The standard of food in Brussels is high and is said to rival that of Paris, with excellent service, a high standard of presentation and plenty of fresh produce, although portions are usually a lot bigger. There are plenty of eateries to choose from ranging from Belgian fare to a variety of international and ethnic places.

Vegetarians are not so well catered for, although if you eat fish, you will find the seafood excellent, but the ethnic restaurants provide a variety of vegetarian dishes and the traditional Belgian dish of stoemp, made of mashed potatoes and root vegetables, is always a safe bet.