Kraainem

Menssa

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€2.4 km

Take a seat at the undulating counter, beneath the striking carved wooden tree, a tribute to nature, and enjoy the show as you admire the handiwork of the painstaking kitchen team. Menssa offers an all-round global experience and Christophe Hardiquest endeavours to share his vision of sustainable gastronomy, respect for producers and nature with diners. The experienced chef harnesses his knowhow and inventiveness to promoting his region. His knack for pairing mushrooms with a subtle blend of bitter coffee, smoked and marinated egg yolk and a vegetable emulsion demonstrates both his ethos and c

Da Mimmo

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€4.9 km

Da Mimmo is the epitome of Italian sophistication. As soon as you venture over the threshold of this stylish restaurant and meet the charismatic maître d', you know you are in good hands! Chef Louis Verstrepen and his team craft beautifully plated dishes that embody a creative approach to Italian culinary tradition, calling upon consummate technique and spot-on precision. The chef is not afraid to throw bold flavours together and uses diverse textures to forge unexpected notes. For example, he cooks guinea fowl to perfection so that it is succulent with crispy skin. Then he combines it with co

Maza'j

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€3.9 km

Maza'j serves dishes bursting with bold colours and exciting flavours. The tables here are decked with authentic Lebanese specialities that delight diners with their distinctive spiciness and generosity. Velvety hummus with pine nuts, barbecued minced lamb with a delicately sweet bell pepper confit, an array of vegetables elevated by a blend of aromatic herbs… You and your dining companions can look forward to sharing a real feast in a convivial atmosphere. Experience the richness of Lebanese culinary tradition!

Le Mucha

Restaurant€€VegVegan2.0 km

The interior and character of Le Mucha are reminiscent of Parisian brasseries in the 1900s, providing the perfect foil to sample traditional French fare. A host of subtle details such as last-minute fresh fries or an unusual béarnaise sauce with steak bears witness to the ethos of this restaurant whose DNA is firmly characterised by lashings of generosity. A must should you get a hankering for nostalgic nosh, such as veal’s brains or an île flottante (meringue floating on velvety egg custard) – even better if you go on one of the jazz nights…

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:00-21:30; Su 12:00-13:30

De Maurice à Olivier

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€4.8 km

Amusingly, you have to walk past Maurice’s newsagents before reaching the Parisian-inspired bistro of his son, Olivier. Gallic tradition characterises both the service and the food. Dishes include fork-tender, juicy turbot cooked on the bone, with mushrooms, a light frothy mousseline with a hint of acidity and a white wine sauce. The chef may add the occasional original note, sometimes courtesy of exquisite plating, but he remains a diehard champion of traditional gourmet fare. A well-stocked wine cellar and a splendid choice of cigars and whiskeys round off this enticing portrait.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-21:00, Mo 12:00-14:00

Bottega Vannini

Restaurant€€3.9 km

This lively bottega doubles as a delicatessen, so you tuck into your meal surrounded by shelves of Italian delicacies (be sure to stop by the counter afterwards). Expect no frills here, just unadulterated Mediterranean flavours. Their take on beloved classics like vitello tonnato and saltimbocca alla romana showcases the full potential of these dishes. Or how about perfectly al dente cavatelli pasta with succulent sausage meat and crunchy niebé beans? Accompanied by interesting wines (corkage fee €15). Irresistibly authentic!

Sanzaru

Restaurant€€€4.0 km

Behind the Cubist-inspired façade lies a pleasant, airy, colourful establishment devoted to creativity. The chef reverently respects the season in dishes that subtly draw on influences from all four corners of the earth. An example: a characteristic caprese salad to start is given a crisp modern perspective courtesy of surprising textures, while pollock cooked in butter is served with mashed potato and leek-flavoured ice cream. The contents of the various surprise menus (including vegetarian) are pleasantly true to their names and there is an attractive lunchtime formula. You can expect a scor

Maxime Colin

Restaurant€€€4.5 km

Maxime Colin’s artistically appointed romantic establishment was made for a date night (or lunch), while the patio, tucked away in the garden of Jourdain castle, drips with alfresco charm come summertime. The menu quickly reveals the chef’s passion for stellar ingredients and international influences. His modern culinary style features subtlety, spot-on craftsmanship and a constant quest for innovation. For example, he may coat scallops wrapped in a cabbage leaf in a house-made XO sauce and pair them with a salad of green peas jazzed up by a zest of refreshing lemon juice.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 19:30-22:00