La frite
La frite est très appréciée en Belgique, dont on pense qu’elle est originaire. Historiquement, on trouve le premier exemple de ce plat dans un ouvrage de 1781 intitulé Curiosités de la table dans les Pays-Bas-Belgiques, qui raconte que ses habitants consomment des pommes de terre frites depuis 1680 environ. Même si aux Etats-Unis elles ont été baptisées French fries, ce serait parce qu’au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale, des soldats américains auxquels on en avait servi auraient cru qu’ils se trouvaient en France.
En Belgique, les frites se vendent dans des échoppes ou des fast-foods dédiés appelés friteries, frietkot ou frituur. De nombreuses sauces sont proposées en accompagnement ainsi qu’une gamme d’autres en-cas. Traditionnellement, on les sert dans un cône de carton blanc enveloppé dans une feuille de papier, avec la sauce par-dessus.
Chez Léon, nous préférons la coupe large ; cuite deux fois, la première cuisson à 150 °cuit la pomme de terre et la seconde dore à 180 °, dans la graisse.
Johanna Artes Reig
18:21 25 Jul 25
Une très belle découverte ! Le restaurant chez Léon est une vraie pépite. L’ambiance est chaleureuse, le personnel très accueillant, et les plats sont savoureux du début à la fin. On sent que tout est fait maison avec passion. J’ai particulièrement apprécié le serveur qui s’oucoupe bien de vous (yamal). Je recommande les yeux fermés, et je reviendrai avec grand plaisir !
Robert Minichino
15:47 25 Jul 25
Beatriz Tames
09:47 25 Jul 25
Un restaurante turístico en el centro de Bruselas. Comimos muy bien unas ostras, muy buenas y croquetas de aperitivo. De platos fuertes el filete a la pimienta que estaba bien, un lenguado meniure y dorado a la parrilla. El mesero muy amable. El único punto negativo es que cerca de nuestra mesa estaba el cajón de los cubiertos y cada que guardaban o sacaban algo lo hacían con mucho ruido.
JAL
21:13 24 Jul 25
Restaurante para turistas con menú aceptable, sin grandes cantidades ni delicatessen. Ciertamente el precio es razonable, pero no es un cinco estrellas. Local bonito. Servicio normal. Buen restaurante turístico sin más.
Dan Anastasiu
17:17 24 Jul 25
王行瀚
13:36 24 Jul 25
Binh Diep
11:50 24 Jul 25
The waiter was very friendly, attentive, and funny making our dinner more fun and enjoyable.I recommend the steamed mussels here.
Stijn Baert
22:55 23 Jul 25
Ik kwam hier vast al 20 keer, bij Léon, in de Beenhouwersstraat. Ofwel: in hartje Brussel, dat voor mij altijd als op reis zijn aanvoelt. Frequent nuttig ik hier met vrienden op zaterdag in de late middag twee garnaalkroketjes en een rum-cola zero – en frequenter nog omgekeerde aantallen. Om vervolgens later op de dag elders voor echt te gaan eten. Een steak-friet daarentegen at ik bij Léon dus nog nooit. Toen echter bleek dat men hier onder de 20 euro zat voor het gerecht der gerechten, maakte mijn hart een sprong. En alvorens het terug geland was op mijn diafragma, zat ik al op de trein richting Brussel Centraal.Chez Léon is één van de weinige zaken in deze buurt, samen met Aux Armes de Bruxelles, die zich niet (louter) op toeristen richten, maar ook veel vaste klandizie kennen. En bij Léon kan er wat klandizie binnen. Altijd veel volk en toch altijd veel plaats! En alle dagen open, nooit gesloten! De zaak ademt traditie. Met zwierige obers in klassieke pakken – wij proberen altijd te manoeuvreren tot we door de grootste bon vivant onder hen bediend worden. En met gouden plaatjes tegen de muur die herinneren aan roemrijke bezoekers. Zoals Koning Filip!Enfin, in die steak-friet van 19,75 euro zit dus heel veel ambiance inbegrepen. Verder is de steak gewoon goed. Met aan de pluszijde een goede grillsmaak. En aan de minzijde een bite die qua droogte weliswaar niet doet denken aan de Atacama-woestijn maar in Wādī Ḥalfā, de op enkel na droogste plek ter wereld, toch redelijk goed zou blenden. Ook qua groenten is het gerecht wel erg basis. De frieten daarentegen die zijn elke calorie waard. Godgans goed! Bij de beste dikke frieten in ons land. Logisch, want de hoofdzaak hier. Lekkere mayonaise is evident inbegrepen.“Als je Brussel wilt zien leven, hoef je niet veel geld uit te geven.” Zo bezong Johan Verminnen in 1989 de Beenhouwersstraat in Brussel. In deze zaak klopt dat nog altijd. Met grote complimenten voor de frieten.Check tientallen andere steak-friet-recensies op mijn Instagram-pagina @stijn_j_baert. 🥩🍟
Nicholas Colony
18:45 23 Jul 25
Food was okay but service was slow and neglectful.
Katherine Fan
12:42 23 Jul 25
The restaurant is huge with lots of seating. Everything we got was pretty tasty! Great for families.
absg641
11:20 23 Jul 25
Service au top, qualité et authenticité, cela reste un restaurant touristique mais qui vaut la peine.
asli kader
18:25 22 Jul 25
Everything was perfect 🥰
Jelo “Eat all day” Potter
14:29 22 Jul 25
Nothing better than having a good food while you are on n the way to see things in Brussels. Very nice service with the guy named Pual 2fl. He was nice and had a good service for us. Recommended
Derrick Seeto
14:08 22 Jul 25
Very good value for money place to have muscles. It is also very nice at atmosphere nicely decorated, and the surface stuff are very professional as well.
Linh Chi
11:32 22 Jul 25
Good food, fresh seafood and friendly , nice location
SILVIA ARDEVOL
11:02 22 Jul 25
Un lugar de 10, el servicio muy atento, te sirven rápido y muy agradables. El sitio es emblemático, tiene historia. Sin duda lo recomiendo a todo el mundo!
Jonas Schaffer
16:51 21 Jul 25
Great location
León Octavio Torres
16:01 21 Jul 25
Comida bien preparada, variedad de platillos, los mejillones y las albóndigas de lo mejor, muy recomendable
luis lacasa
21:31 20 Jul 25
Ge Lo
19:31 20 Jul 25
Not at the quality I would expect for the price.
Ines. B.
18:31 20 Jul 25
J ai voulu tester les fameuses moules frites de chez Léon et je n ai vraiment pas été déçue les moules marinières sont top nous nous sommes régalés, le prix de la formule reste abordable, Dommage que ce ne soit pas à volonté, petit bémol pour l ambiance trop bruyante. Service rapide et efficace.
Sopida Cherry
16:14 20 Jul 25
Mussels were good and kids love fries. Fish was fantastic. Bolognese Pasta was not what we have expected though.
Ken MIntarkhin
16:13 20 Jul 25
Mitko Radoev
13:02 20 Jul 25
The restaurant is just perfect. Delicious food, friendly stuff, and a magnificent atmosphere remember the good old days. I really don't understand why some people rated this restaurant so low.
Santosh Dönmez
20:07 19 Jul 25
Service super, Location ebenso schön, wenn man draußen kein Problem mit vielen Menschen hat, die an einem vorbeilaufen. Leider waren die Muscheln nicht ganz so lecker, wie man auf den ersten Blick hätte meinen können, was jedoch nichts über die anderen Gerichte auf der Karte aussagt.Adresse: Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 Brüssel – nur wenige Schritte vom historischen Grand‑Place entferntFamilienbetrieb seit 1893, gestartet mit gerade mal fünf Tischen, heute auf neun Gebäude erweitert und serviert täglich über 1.000 GästeNostalgisch eingerichtetes Interieur mit Holzbalken, Familienfotos, Original-Menus an den Wänden somit gemütlich und authentisch
O Eugene
19:32 19 Jul 25
ビブグルマンにも選ばれたそうで、コスパも高くサービスもとても良かったです。
宜蓉ZoeWu
15:03 19 Jul 25
沒有到很貴，有不同料理方式的淡菜。可以滿足不同口味還附上滿滿薯條，可以讓人吃個粗飽。不過歐洲菜就是那樣。建議點個最基本款嚐鮮即可The prices are quite reasonable, and the mussels come in a variety of cooking styles to suit different tastes. They also come with a generous portion of fries,perfect for a filling meal.That said, European cuisine tends to be on that way, so if it’s your first time, I’d recommend starting with the classic version to get a feel for the flavor.
Princess Clark
16:21 18 Jul 25
La nostra esperienza da Chez Léon, famoso per le moules-frites e l’atmosfera belga verace, è stata in generale positiva: il cibo era buono, il personale gentile e l’ambiente vivace, anche se un po’ turistico (ma ci sta, è un’istituzione a Bruxelles!).Tuttavia, i tempi di attesa sono stati piuttosto lunghi. Quello che ci è piaciuto meno è che ci hanno chiesto di lasciare il passeggino all’ingresso, il che sarebbe anche comprensibile per motivi di spazio… peccato che il nostro bimbo di 5 mesi stava dormendo, e ho dovuto tenerlo in braccio per tutto il pranzo, anche durante l’attesa delle pietanze, che è stata davvero lunga. 😮💨Insomma: mangiare bene sì, ma se andate con un neonato o bambini piccoli, magari valutate se è il posto più comodo.Perfetto per gli amanti della cucina tipica belga… ma meglio andarci con le braccia libere!
林信宇
12:06 18 Jul 25
今天吃了淡菜和義大利麵海鮮鍋讚原味也讚有人還喝湯鮮味濃味道讚哈哈哈好飽(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡
邱馨儀
12:13 17 Jul 25
非常好吃，以及很親切的服務👍👍
Diego Rivera
19:17 16 Jul 25
El mejor lugar del mundo!
Gvavalin Mahakunkitchareon
17:41 16 Jul 25
• Mussels are fresh and delicious, especially with the marinières sauce.• Good service and nice atmosphere.• I personally don’t recommend the pasta. The pasta was overcooked, and did not go well with the sauce.
barbara pagliano
15:51 16 Jul 25
Bonne nourriture, endroit très spacieux et agréable, mais certains serveurs ne sont pas très sympathiques et ont une attitude moqueuse envers les touristes.
aghilas azzoug
07:41 16 Jul 25
Très bon restaurant, connaissant déjà certaines franchises en France, mais là c'est le meilleur, moules excellentes et fraîches, et le steak de dinde est juste parfait.Frites, j'apprécie moins par contre.Bravo pour la décoration, je recommande la soupe a l'oignon.
Adrien Amarel
14:06 15 Jul 25
Burak
08:32 15 Jul 25
Çok keyifli bir ortam, ben erken bir saatte gittiğim için sıra beklemeden gittim. Midye severler için farklı bir deneyim. Burası tam yeri. Yolunuz düşerse mutlaka deneyin.
Ameur Drira
22:29 14 Jul 25
Une très bonne adresse à Bruxelles pour les amateurs de fruits de mer ! Les moules étaient délicieuses, bien préparées et savoureuses. L’ambiance est agréable et le service correct.
Ren Li
18:08 14 Jul 25
Fair waitress, we didn’t know the set we ordered includes a beer so we ordered another one, saying that we will share a beer. And the waiter only gave us one beer which is what we originally wanted and charged us the price difference between the included one and the one we ordered.
Maxime
17:47 14 Jul 25
Je me suis régaler du début à la fin que ce sois les moules marinières, les croquettes de crevettes grise ou la gaufre LéonSuper cadreService de qualité par JimmyUne très bonne adresse bruxelloise
Cloe Minguez
20:06 13 Jul 25
Sin duda repetiría. Restaurante idóneo y de confianza para comer un plato típico de bruselas como el stoemp. (Como otros tantos que tienen en la carta.) Considerable ración por un precio acorde. Servicio y ambiente muy buenos. ¡Recomendado!
林威宏
16:26 13 Jul 25
Emirhan Pala
14:43 13 Jul 25
Avip F
11:05 13 Jul 25
Carl Thomas
22:12 12 Jul 25
We visited for dinner on 1 June based purely on Google and TripAdvisor reviewsThe restaurant is huge with many seating areas. We were seated quite close to the kitchen and server station which was quite noisy.My wife and I had mussels dishes and my daughter had the seafood pasta. The food was really good and well prepared.The staff was friendly and service was efficient.
Moon Rabbit
14:04 12 Jul 25
If you’re traveling to Brussels, highly recommend this century old Belgian restaurant, Chez Léon, to experience the classic combo of traditional Belgian mussels with fries and local beer.Conveniently located just steps from the Grand Place. The interior is spacious with vibrant décor and a bustling atmosphere. The service is attentive and friendly. The place is very popular and often packed, so it’s best to make a reservation in advance.[Moules au Vin Blanc] – Mussels in White WineThe mussels are plump and fresh, cooked in a creamy sauce with onions, celery, and a hint of white wine. Flavorful, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying.They also offer great value set menus:Formule Léon – 500g of mussels, fries, and a glass of beer. A fantastic deal![Daurade Royale] – Grilled Sea BreamTasty, though a bit on the pricey side, honestly, you might skip it and order another pot of mussels instead.[Carbonnades à la Flamande] – Flemish Beer Braised BeefRich in flavor, with tender beef and a subtle beer aroma. Generous portion, great for sharing, a solid choice if you’re craving meat.With so many local Belgian beers to choose from, we asked the staff for recommendations , and to our surprise, they offered us free tasting samples! A nice touch.Chez Léon offers the full Belgian food experience, classic dishes, generous portions, and warm service in a lively, traditional setting. Definitely worth a stop when in Brussels!Recommended Dishes：👍🏻 Moules au vin blanc👍🏻 Fornule Léon👍🏻 Carbonnades à la Flamande👍🏻 Biere Léon🆗 Daurade Royale🆗 Lasagne🆗 Spaghetti Bolognese🆗 Brugs
สุทธิดา อุดมฉวี
14:50 11 Jul 25
พนักงานน่ารักมาก อาหารอร่อยและได้เยอมากค่ะ ประทับใจในการบริการของพนักงานผู้หญิงมาก
Valdemar
15:38 10 Jul 25
Nice mussels! Waiting time was long though. I like the team. Recommend to visit.
Jack T
22:41 09 Jul 25
Decided to stop by to try one of Belgium’s national dishes, mussels. Walked in with no reservation. This restaurant is huge, so if there is a line, it will be quick. The mussels were fresh and fries were crispy. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Hannah Semmes
19:59 09 Jul 25
치와와달마시안
16:18 09 Jul 25
음식은 그닥나쁘지않았다 한국이랑 홍합탕이 다르다는데.... 안먹어본건지... 홍합탕에 파 들어가고 양념이 조금더되었다 굳이 이것보단 .... 스파게티 먹어라
laura sienaert
12:41 09 Jul 25
D. D.
10:37 09 Jul 25
The vibrant atmosphere of this restaurant makes reminds me of the city vibe. The hustle and bustle of the waiters, the good mood, the clatter of cutlery all have their charm. If you want a quiet place to eat, this is not the place. But if you are looking for a place with tasty and fresh traditional food, this is the place. Complet Leon, Demi poulet salad and lapin a la kriek were our choices. We were lucky to find a free table for dinner without a reservation, but I wouldn't try my luck a second time.
Oleg Kleshchev
17:50 08 Jul 25
Невероятно вкусные мидии и салат с мидиями!
Hiram Felix
12:15 08 Jul 25
Delicioso y excelente atención.
Hilmi Kartasasmita
16:04 07 Jul 25
sherly L
12:35 07 Jul 25
Mohammad
13:15 06 Jul 25
My wife and I recently visited Chez Léon in Brussels and had a pleasant experience. The restaurant has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, which made it a nice place to enjoy our meal. The food was well-prepared and tasted fresh. Everything we ordered was served at the right temperature and nicely presented.What stood out the most was the service. The staff were polite, helpful, and attentive without being intrusive. They took the time to explain the menu when we had questions and made sure we had everything we needed during the meal. It felt like they genuinely cared about offering good service.The location is very central and easy to reach, which is convenient if you're exploring the city. Although the restaurant was busy, the service remained quick and friendly, and we didn’t feel rushed at any point.Overall, we had a good dining experience. The mix of tasty food, a welcoming environment, and friendly service made it a place we’d gladly return to. If you’re in Brussels and looking for a well-run restaurant with solid service and a comfortable setting, Chez Léon is a good choice.
ΕΛΕΝΑ Δ
19:48 04 Jul 25
이아영
16:37 04 Jul 25
Huh? I was worried because I heard there was racism, but there really wasn't any, and they are so kind........ When eating, they asked if there was anything inconvenient, and when I looked like I needed a plate and ketchup, they brought it to me without me asking, and told me that it would be more comfortable if I ate like this... Everyone really thought of me as a daughter🥹 I heard that Belgium has a lot of racism, but the food here is delicious and the atmosphere is great🫶🏻 I want to bring my family next time!!!!!
Simge Örsçelik
14:15 03 Jul 25
Onion soup was average. Service was poor.
Thomas Vermeulen
12:31 02 Jul 25
Quand j'ai envie de moules-frites, même si c'est touristique, ça reste efficace ! Les moules sont généreusement servies, et les frites sont bien croustillantes, comme il faut pour saucer la sauce des moules.
Mike Andrews
09:05 02 Jul 25
Average touristy restaurant, food is OK enough but very expensive for what it was. More authentic restaurants in the city are not open until 6pm for dinner, and I had to rush for the Eurostar. Better attention to detail needed, had to ask for some crusty bread and water, this is fairly standard stuff on the continent! Had to use my phone data to get an English menu translation.
Valeria Novitskaia
07:28 02 Jul 25
The restaurant is nice, however the staff is very busy. Please be aware that sitting on the 1st floor there is no air condutioning. I would stringly advise to book the table. We had a very good servicer- Tim from New Zealand, I would highly recommend him to have a table at his correr- very polite, quick to action, responsable and does a job very good.
Ronnie.d (Ronnie.d)
07:26 02 Jul 25
Fantastyczne miejsce. Pełne klimatu, tradycji i przede wszystkim smaków. Mule, gulasz, piwo, wino po prostu obłędne. Przesympatyczni kelnerzy i bardzo dużo miejsca nawet dla dużych grup. Usytuowane w pieknej części Brukseli. Warte kazdych pieniędzy. Serdecznie polecam !!!
Tiago Guedes
22:08 01 Jul 25
Sergio M.F
12:44 01 Jul 25
Hola soy Martina tengo 7 años ayer fui al Chez Leon con mis padres y mi hermana me comí unos espaguetis riquísimos. Me encantó.👍
Sharif Sha
10:23 01 Jul 25
Ordered from the set menu. Mussels with fries n a mall drink. Average tasting mussels n fries. I would recommend trying mussels somewhere else.
Thes Sa
13:30 30 Jun 25
J’ai été chez Léon, une première fois avec une amie. Le repas était très bon par contre le service assez expéditif. Le serveur venait pour reprendre nos plats même lorsque ceux ci n’étaient pas totalement terminés à vu d’œil et sans nous demander si nous avions terminés. J’ai eu le même coup en revenant avec un groupe d’amies une deuxième fois. Serveur expéditif. Ca ne me donne pas envie de revenir. Dommage car la nourriture était bonne.
Kelly Madoian
00:13 30 Jun 25
Le personnel est formidable !
Lucas Yeung
19:23 29 Jun 25
Great service and great food. That street is very touristy but the food is great
Wilson Chan
18:10 29 Jun 25
This restaurant has a long history. While the service was commendable, the food did not quite meet our expectations. The onion soup, unfortunately, lacked flavor, and the meatball and spaghetti were rather average.
Seren Dipity
17:50 29 Jun 25
친절하고 맛있어요.
Julia Mora
14:53 29 Jun 25
Un lugar agradable, con comida rica. Para cuatro comensales elegimos:- Pasta León- Mejillones gratinados al ajillo y- Steak,todos ellos muy recomendables. Las patatas que acompañan los platos principales tienen el sabor típico de la fritura en grasa animal.Para beber, recomendable probar la cerveza LA LEÓN, un buen acompañamiento para comidas, una cerveza suave, propia del restaurante.Un trato atento y profesional por parte del personal.Precio aproximado por persona 30€.Muy recomendable
david unsworth
12:48 29 Jun 25
A great place with great simple food and super service. The only gripe is that their salads have quite a lot of dressing applied and with hindsight, it'd be better to have on the side. I'd recommend eating here
Dewi Astrini
18:46 28 Jun 25
I'm surprised the reviews here aren't higher. The food was amazing truly delicious! The shrimp croquette is a must try, and the mussels with cheese were incredibly tasty.
Yeşim Acar
18:19 28 Jun 25
Rezervasyon yaptırmadan “hadi gidip şansımızı deneyelim” dedik ve iyi ki de öyle yapmışız :) Yemekler gerçekten çok lezzetliydi. Midyeler, beyaz şarap ve özel bir sosla hazırlanıyor; enfesti. "Karbonade" adlı et yemeği de çok lezzetliydi. Fiyatlar oldukça uygun, ortam da çok keyifliydi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim!×
Based on 13153 reviews
Johanna Artes Reig
18:21 25 Jul 25
Une très belle découverte ! Le restaurant chez Léon est une vraie pépite. L’ambiance est chaleureuse, le personnel très accueillant, et les plats sont savoureux du début à la fin. On sent que tout est fait maison avec passion. J’ai particulièrement apprécié le serveur qui s’oucoupe bien de vous (yamal). Je recommande les yeux fermés, et je reviendrai avec grand plaisir !
Beatriz Tames
09:47 25 Jul 25
Un restaurante turístico en el centro de Bruselas. Comimos muy bien unas ostras, muy buenas y croquetas de aperitivo. De platos fuertes el filete a la pimienta que estaba bien, un lenguado meniure y dorado a la parrilla. El mesero muy amable. El único punto negativo es que cerca de nuestra mesa estaba el cajón de los cubiertos y cada que guardaban o sacaban algo lo hacían con mucho ruido.
JAL
21:13 24 Jul 25
Restaurante para turistas con menú aceptable, sin grandes cantidades ni delicatessen. Ciertamente el precio es razonable, pero no es un cinco estrellas. Local bonito. Servicio normal. Buen restaurante turístico sin más.
Binh Diep
11:50 24 Jul 25
The waiter was very friendly, attentive, and funny making our dinner more fun and enjoyable.I recommend the steamed mussels here.
Stijn Baert
22:55 23 Jul 25
Ik kwam hier vast al 20 keer, bij Léon, in de Beenhouwersstraat. Ofwel: in hartje Brussel, dat voor mij altijd als op reis zijn aanvoelt. Frequent nuttig ik hier met vrienden op zaterdag in de late middag twee garnaalkroketjes en een rum-cola zero – en frequenter nog omgekeerde aantallen. Om vervolgens later op de dag elders voor echt te gaan eten. Een steak-friet daarentegen at ik bij Léon dus nog nooit. Toen echter bleek dat men hier onder de 20 euro zat voor het gerecht der gerechten, maakte mijn hart een sprong. En alvorens het terug geland was op mijn diafragma, zat ik al op de trein richting Brussel Centraal.Chez Léon is één van de weinige zaken in deze buurt, samen met Aux Armes de Bruxelles, die zich niet (louter) op toeristen richten, maar ook veel vaste klandizie kennen. En bij Léon kan er wat klandizie binnen. Altijd veel volk en toch altijd veel plaats! En alle dagen open, nooit gesloten! De zaak ademt traditie. Met zwierige obers in klassieke pakken – wij proberen altijd te manoeuvreren tot we door de grootste bon vivant onder hen bediend worden. En met gouden plaatjes tegen de muur die herinneren aan roemrijke bezoekers. Zoals Koning Filip!Enfin, in die steak-friet van 19,75 euro zit dus heel veel ambiance inbegrepen. Verder is de steak gewoon goed. Met aan de pluszijde een goede grillsmaak. En aan de minzijde een bite die qua droogte weliswaar niet doet denken aan de Atacama-woestijn maar in Wādī Ḥalfā, de op enkel na droogste plek ter wereld, toch redelijk goed zou blenden. Ook qua groenten is het gerecht wel erg basis. De frieten daarentegen die zijn elke calorie waard. Godgans goed! Bij de beste dikke frieten in ons land. Logisch, want de hoofdzaak hier. Lekkere mayonaise is evident inbegrepen.“Als je Brussel wilt zien leven, hoef je niet veel geld uit te geven.” Zo bezong Johan Verminnen in 1989 de Beenhouwersstraat in Brussel. In deze zaak klopt dat nog altijd. Met grote complimenten voor de frieten.Check tientallen andere steak-friet-recensies op mijn Instagram-pagina @stijn_j_baert. 🥩🍟
Nicholas Colony
18:45 23 Jul 25
Food was okay but service was slow and neglectful.
Katherine Fan
12:42 23 Jul 25
The restaurant is huge with lots of seating. Everything we got was pretty tasty! Great for families.
absg641
11:20 23 Jul 25
Service au top, qualité et authenticité, cela reste un restaurant touristique mais qui vaut la peine.
asli kader
18:25 22 Jul 25
Everything was perfect 🥰
Jelo “Eat all day” Potter
14:29 22 Jul 25
Nothing better than having a good food while you are on n the way to see things in Brussels. Very nice service with the guy named Pual 2fl. He was nice and had a good service for us. Recommended
Derrick Seeto
14:08 22 Jul 25
Very good value for money place to have muscles. It is also very nice at atmosphere nicely decorated, and the surface stuff are very professional as well.
Linh Chi
11:32 22 Jul 25
Good food, fresh seafood and friendly , nice location
SILVIA ARDEVOL
11:02 22 Jul 25
Un lugar de 10, el servicio muy atento, te sirven rápido y muy agradables. El sitio es emblemático, tiene historia. Sin duda lo recomiendo a todo el mundo!
Jonas Schaffer
16:51 21 Jul 25
Great location
León Octavio Torres
16:01 21 Jul 25
Comida bien preparada, variedad de platillos, los mejillones y las albóndigas de lo mejor, muy recomendable
Ge Lo
19:31 20 Jul 25
Not at the quality I would expect for the price.
Ines. B.
18:31 20 Jul 25
J ai voulu tester les fameuses moules frites de chez Léon et je n ai vraiment pas été déçue les moules marinières sont top nous nous sommes régalés, le prix de la formule reste abordable, Dommage que ce ne soit pas à volonté, petit bémol pour l ambiance trop bruyante. Service rapide et efficace.
Sopida Cherry
16:14 20 Jul 25
Mussels were good and kids love fries. Fish was fantastic. Bolognese Pasta was not what we have expected though.
Mitko Radoev
13:02 20 Jul 25
The restaurant is just perfect. Delicious food, friendly stuff, and a magnificent atmosphere remember the good old days. I really don't understand why some people rated this restaurant so low.
Santosh Dönmez
20:07 19 Jul 25
Service super, Location ebenso schön, wenn man draußen kein Problem mit vielen Menschen hat, die an einem vorbeilaufen. Leider waren die Muscheln nicht ganz so lecker, wie man auf den ersten Blick hätte meinen können, was jedoch nichts über die anderen Gerichte auf der Karte aussagt.Adresse: Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 Brüssel – nur wenige Schritte vom historischen Grand‑Place entferntFamilienbetrieb seit 1893, gestartet mit gerade mal fünf Tischen, heute auf neun Gebäude erweitert und serviert täglich über 1.000 GästeNostalgisch eingerichtetes Interieur mit Holzbalken, Familienfotos, Original-Menus an den Wänden somit gemütlich und authentisch
O Eugene
19:32 19 Jul 25
ビブグルマンにも選ばれたそうで、コスパも高くサービスもとても良かったです。
宜蓉ZoeWu
15:03 19 Jul 25
沒有到很貴，有不同料理方式的淡菜。可以滿足不同口味還附上滿滿薯條，可以讓人吃個粗飽。不過歐洲菜就是那樣。建議點個最基本款嚐鮮即可The prices are quite reasonable, and the mussels come in a variety of cooking styles to suit different tastes. They also come with a generous portion of fries,perfect for a filling meal.That said, European cuisine tends to be on that way, so if it’s your first time, I’d recommend starting with the classic version to get a feel for the flavor.
Princess Clark
16:21 18 Jul 25
La nostra esperienza da Chez Léon, famoso per le moules-frites e l’atmosfera belga verace, è stata in generale positiva: il cibo era buono, il personale gentile e l’ambiente vivace, anche se un po’ turistico (ma ci sta, è un’istituzione a Bruxelles!).Tuttavia, i tempi di attesa sono stati piuttosto lunghi. Quello che ci è piaciuto meno è che ci hanno chiesto di lasciare il passeggino all’ingresso, il che sarebbe anche comprensibile per motivi di spazio… peccato che il nostro bimbo di 5 mesi stava dormendo, e ho dovuto tenerlo in braccio per tutto il pranzo, anche durante l’attesa delle pietanze, che è stata davvero lunga. 😮💨Insomma: mangiare bene sì, ma se andate con un neonato o bambini piccoli, magari valutate se è il posto più comodo.Perfetto per gli amanti della cucina tipica belga… ma meglio andarci con le braccia libere!
林信宇
12:06 18 Jul 25
今天吃了淡菜和義大利麵海鮮鍋讚原味也讚有人還喝湯鮮味濃味道讚哈哈哈好飽(*˘︶˘*).。.:*♡
邱馨儀
12:13 17 Jul 25
非常好吃，以及很親切的服務👍👍
Diego Rivera
19:17 16 Jul 25
El mejor lugar del mundo!
Gvavalin Mahakunkitchareon
17:41 16 Jul 25
• Mussels are fresh and delicious, especially with the marinières sauce.• Good service and nice atmosphere.• I personally don’t recommend the pasta. The pasta was overcooked, and did not go well with the sauce.
barbara pagliano
15:51 16 Jul 25
Bonne nourriture, endroit très spacieux et agréable, mais certains serveurs ne sont pas très sympathiques et ont une attitude moqueuse envers les touristes.
aghilas azzoug
07:41 16 Jul 25
Très bon restaurant, connaissant déjà certaines franchises en France, mais là c'est le meilleur, moules excellentes et fraîches, et le steak de dinde est juste parfait.Frites, j'apprécie moins par contre.Bravo pour la décoration, je recommande la soupe a l'oignon.
Burak
08:32 15 Jul 25
Çok keyifli bir ortam, ben erken bir saatte gittiğim için sıra beklemeden gittim. Midye severler için farklı bir deneyim. Burası tam yeri. Yolunuz düşerse mutlaka deneyin.
Ameur Drira
22:29 14 Jul 25
Une très bonne adresse à Bruxelles pour les amateurs de fruits de mer ! Les moules étaient délicieuses, bien préparées et savoureuses. L’ambiance est agréable et le service correct.
Ren Li
18:08 14 Jul 25
Fair waitress, we didn’t know the set we ordered includes a beer so we ordered another one, saying that we will share a beer. And the waiter only gave us one beer which is what we originally wanted and charged us the price difference between the included one and the one we ordered.
Maxime
17:47 14 Jul 25
Je me suis régaler du début à la fin que ce sois les moules marinières, les croquettes de crevettes grise ou la gaufre LéonSuper cadreService de qualité par JimmyUne très bonne adresse bruxelloise
Cloe Minguez
20:06 13 Jul 25
Sin duda repetiría. Restaurante idóneo y de confianza para comer un plato típico de bruselas como el stoemp. (Como otros tantos que tienen en la carta.) Considerable ración por un precio acorde. Servicio y ambiente muy buenos. ¡Recomendado!
Carl Thomas
22:12 12 Jul 25
We visited for dinner on 1 June based purely on Google and TripAdvisor reviewsThe restaurant is huge with many seating areas. We were seated quite close to the kitchen and server station which was quite noisy.My wife and I had mussels dishes and my daughter had the seafood pasta. The food was really good and well prepared.The staff was friendly and service was efficient.
Moon Rabbit
14:04 12 Jul 25
If you’re traveling to Brussels, highly recommend this century old Belgian restaurant, Chez Léon, to experience the classic combo of traditional Belgian mussels with fries and local beer.Conveniently located just steps from the Grand Place. The interior is spacious with vibrant décor and a bustling atmosphere. The service is attentive and friendly. The place is very popular and often packed, so it’s best to make a reservation in advance.[Moules au Vin Blanc] – Mussels in White WineThe mussels are plump and fresh, cooked in a creamy sauce with onions, celery, and a hint of white wine. Flavorful, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying.They also offer great value set menus:Formule Léon – 500g of mussels, fries, and a glass of beer. A fantastic deal![Daurade Royale] – Grilled Sea BreamTasty, though a bit on the pricey side, honestly, you might skip it and order another pot of mussels instead.[Carbonnades à la Flamande] – Flemish Beer Braised BeefRich in flavor, with tender beef and a subtle beer aroma. Generous portion, great for sharing, a solid choice if you’re craving meat.With so many local Belgian beers to choose from, we asked the staff for recommendations , and to our surprise, they offered us free tasting samples! A nice touch.Chez Léon offers the full Belgian food experience, classic dishes, generous portions, and warm service in a lively, traditional setting. Definitely worth a stop when in Brussels!Recommended Dishes：👍🏻 Moules au vin blanc👍🏻 Fornule Léon👍🏻 Carbonnades à la Flamande👍🏻 Biere Léon🆗 Daurade Royale🆗 Lasagne🆗 Spaghetti Bolognese🆗 Brugs
สุทธิดา อุดมฉวี
14:50 11 Jul 25
พนักงานน่ารักมาก อาหารอร่อยและได้เยอมากค่ะ ประทับใจในการบริการของพนักงานผู้หญิงมาก
Valdemar
15:38 10 Jul 25
Nice mussels! Waiting time was long though. I like the team. Recommend to visit.
Jack T
22:41 09 Jul 25
Decided to stop by to try one of Belgium’s national dishes, mussels. Walked in with no reservation. This restaurant is huge, so if there is a line, it will be quick. The mussels were fresh and fries were crispy. Staff were friendly and attentive.
치와와달마시안
16:18 09 Jul 25
음식은 그닥나쁘지않았다 한국이랑 홍합탕이 다르다는데.... 안먹어본건지... 홍합탕에 파 들어가고 양념이 조금더되었다 굳이 이것보단 .... 스파게티 먹어라
D. D.
10:37 09 Jul 25
The vibrant atmosphere of this restaurant makes reminds me of the city vibe. The hustle and bustle of the waiters, the good mood, the clatter of cutlery all have their charm. If you want a quiet place to eat, this is not the place. But if you are looking for a place with tasty and fresh traditional food, this is the place. Complet Leon, Demi poulet salad and lapin a la kriek were our choices. We were lucky to find a free table for dinner without a reservation, but I wouldn't try my luck a second time.
Oleg Kleshchev
17:50 08 Jul 25
Невероятно вкусные мидии и салат с мидиями!
Hiram Felix
12:15 08 Jul 25
Delicioso y excelente atención.
Mohammad
13:15 06 Jul 25
My wife and I recently visited Chez Léon in Brussels and had a pleasant experience. The restaurant has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, which made it a nice place to enjoy our meal. The food was well-prepared and tasted fresh. Everything we ordered was served at the right temperature and nicely presented.What stood out the most was the service. The staff were polite, helpful, and attentive without being intrusive. They took the time to explain the menu when we had questions and made sure we had everything we needed during the meal. It felt like they genuinely cared about offering good service.The location is very central and easy to reach, which is convenient if you're exploring the city. Although the restaurant was busy, the service remained quick and friendly, and we didn’t feel rushed at any point.Overall, we had a good dining experience. The mix of tasty food, a welcoming environment, and friendly service made it a place we’d gladly return to. If you’re in Brussels and looking for a well-run restaurant with solid service and a comfortable setting, Chez Léon is a good choice.
이아영
16:37 04 Jul 25
Huh? I was worried because I heard there was racism, but there really wasn't any, and they are so kind........ When eating, they asked if there was anything inconvenient, and when I looked like I needed a plate and ketchup, they brought it to me without me asking, and told me that it would be more comfortable if I ate like this... Everyone really thought of me as a daughter🥹 I heard that Belgium has a lot of racism, but the food here is delicious and the atmosphere is great🫶🏻 I want to bring my family next time!!!!!
Simge Örsçelik
14:15 03 Jul 25
Onion soup was average. Service was poor.
Thomas Vermeulen
12:31 02 Jul 25
Quand j'ai envie de moules-frites, même si c'est touristique, ça reste efficace ! Les moules sont généreusement servies, et les frites sont bien croustillantes, comme il faut pour saucer la sauce des moules.
Mike Andrews
09:05 02 Jul 25
Average touristy restaurant, food is OK enough but very expensive for what it was. More authentic restaurants in the city are not open until 6pm for dinner, and I had to rush for the Eurostar. Better attention to detail needed, had to ask for some crusty bread and water, this is fairly standard stuff on the continent! Had to use my phone data to get an English menu translation.
Valeria Novitskaia
07:28 02 Jul 25
The restaurant is nice, however the staff is very busy. Please be aware that sitting on the 1st floor there is no air condutioning. I would stringly advise to book the table. We had a very good servicer- Tim from New Zealand, I would highly recommend him to have a table at his correr- very polite, quick to action, responsable and does a job very good.
Ronnie.d (Ronnie.d)
07:26 02 Jul 25
Fantastyczne miejsce. Pełne klimatu, tradycji i przede wszystkim smaków. Mule, gulasz, piwo, wino po prostu obłędne. Przesympatyczni kelnerzy i bardzo dużo miejsca nawet dla dużych grup. Usytuowane w pieknej części Brukseli. Warte kazdych pieniędzy. Serdecznie polecam !!!
Sergio M.F
12:44 01 Jul 25
Hola soy Martina tengo 7 años ayer fui al Chez Leon con mis padres y mi hermana me comí unos espaguetis riquísimos. Me encantó.👍
Sharif Sha
10:23 01 Jul 25
Ordered from the set menu. Mussels with fries n a mall drink. Average tasting mussels n fries. I would recommend trying mussels somewhere else.
Thes Sa
13:30 30 Jun 25
J’ai été chez Léon, une première fois avec une amie. Le repas était très bon par contre le service assez expéditif. Le serveur venait pour reprendre nos plats même lorsque ceux ci n’étaient pas totalement terminés à vu d’œil et sans nous demander si nous avions terminés. J’ai eu le même coup en revenant avec un groupe d’amies une deuxième fois. Serveur expéditif. Ca ne me donne pas envie de revenir. Dommage car la nourriture était bonne.
Kelly Madoian
00:13 30 Jun 25
Le personnel est formidable !
Lucas Yeung
19:23 29 Jun 25
Great service and great food. That street is very touristy but the food is great
Wilson Chan
18:10 29 Jun 25
This restaurant has a long history. While the service was commendable, the food did not quite meet our expectations. The onion soup, unfortunately, lacked flavor, and the meatball and spaghetti were rather average.
Seren Dipity
17:50 29 Jun 25
친절하고 맛있어요.
Julia Mora
14:53 29 Jun 25
Un lugar agradable, con comida rica. Para cuatro comensales elegimos:- Pasta León- Mejillones gratinados al ajillo y- Steak,todos ellos muy recomendables. Las patatas que acompañan los platos principales tienen el sabor típico de la fritura en grasa animal.Para beber, recomendable probar la cerveza LA LEÓN, un buen acompañamiento para comidas, una cerveza suave, propia del restaurante.Un trato atento y profesional por parte del personal.Precio aproximado por persona 30€.Muy recomendable
david unsworth
12:48 29 Jun 25
A great place with great simple food and super service. The only gripe is that their salads have quite a lot of dressing applied and with hindsight, it'd be better to have on the side. I'd recommend eating here
Dewi Astrini
18:46 28 Jun 25
I'm surprised the reviews here aren't higher. The food was amazing truly delicious! The shrimp croquette is a must try, and the mussels with cheese were incredibly tasty.
Yeşim Acar
18:19 28 Jun 25
Rezervasyon yaptırmadan “hadi gidip şansımızı deneyelim” dedik ve iyi ki de öyle yapmışız :) Yemekler gerçekten çok lezzetliydi. Midyeler, beyaz şarap ve özel bir sosla hazırlanıyor; enfesti. "Karbonade" adlı et yemeği de çok lezzetliydi. Fiyatlar oldukça uygun, ortam da çok keyifliydi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim!
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