Jacques Brel
Jacques Romain Georges Brel, geboren in 1929, overleed in 1978. Hij was een Belgische zanger, componist, acteur en regisseur. Hij schreef en zong intelligente, diepzinnige en theatrale nummers die hem een brede, trouwe aanhang opleverden – eerst in België en Frankrijk, later in de hele wereld. Hij werd algemeen beschouwd als een meester van het moderne chanson. Wereldwijd verkocht hij meer dan 25 miljoen platen.
Toen zijn gezondheid achteruit begon te gaan (hij had kanker), besliste hij op de Marquesaseilanden te gaan wonen.
Op 9 oktober 1978 stierf hij aan de gevolgen van een longembolie. Hij was 49.
De Brel Stichting had er voor de enige keer in haar geschiedenis mee ingestemd om samen te werken met een commerciële onderneming: CHEZ LEON.
De opening van het restaurant LEON op de Champs Elysées in Parijs was namelijk volledig opgebouwd rond het thema ‘Jacques Brel’. Getuige de uitnodigingskaart en de projectie van zijn laatste concert in de Olympia, maar ook en vooral een speciale editie van 3000 genummerde cd’s die door de familie Brel van een logo waren voorzien voor de familie Vanlancker.
Another saigonese
19:02 03 Mar 26
Arina Iv
17:46 03 Mar 26
Mussels at this restaurant never disappoint! not a tourist trap :)
Kaewta A
09:59 03 Mar 26
Amazing restaurant with great food! The seafood is sooo fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is really nice! Highly recommended!
Alicia Carrano
18:04 02 Mar 26
Los mejillones están exquisitos. Tanto gratinados como con salsa.
Massimiliano Borrelli
13:42 02 Mar 26
An English message will follow the Italian one.Magnifico ristorante, aperto dal 1893. Le loro cozze sono deliziose e il personale è gentile e professionale.Lo raccomanderei per ogni tappa a Bruxelles.Wonderful restaurant which is open since 1893. Their mussels are delicious and the personnel is outstanding. Very recommended.
Mustafa Emin
08:04 02 Mar 26
eric despres
20:08 01 Mar 26
Dans le genre c'est la référence.....L'établissement de Bruxelles est impressionnant et on se sent très bien dans ce cadre avec le petit bémol du bruit...mais c'est la contrepartie du succès.On reviendra 🤗
Eunice
14:13 01 Mar 26
Heaps of different dishes with mussels and I highly recommend the platterSee @eunicexplores on Instagram/Tiktok for more food reviews 🔥
María Romero
12:33 01 Mar 26
Todo barbaro! La comida salio super rapido y era muy rica
Samurai K
22:57 28 Feb 26
You gotta try the mussels and frites here, seriously, just order them without even looking at the menu! If you think that's not enough, just grab some frites and waffles as a snack between lunch and dinner. I'd suggest having a light dinner here and then heading out to enjoy some more Belgian beers in the city. The staff are totally used to tourists and they've got multilingual menus, so you won't have any trouble at all.
Olivier Raison
16:30 28 Feb 26
To be honest, the food was good. I had mussels with curry, a waffle, and a beer for €62.However, as the dining room started to empty, I noticed mice (or small rats) running around. I mentioned this to the manager, who told me that nothing could be done since the doors are open, although regular pest control is supposedly carried out.In terms of hygiene, there is clearly room for improvement.
Bruno Aventurato
15:33 28 Feb 26
Francesco Mascellaro
15:02 28 Feb 26
If you’re heading to Brussels, Chez Léon is essentially the "Grand Central Station" of Belgian dining. It is arguably the most famous spot in the city for moules-frites, and while its location on Rue des Bouchers, walking into Chez Léon feels like stepping into a well-oiled machine that hasn't stopped since 1893. It’s loud, fast-paced, and massive—spread across several interconnected historic houses.It’s not a "romantic candlelit dinner" spot. It’s a "clinking beer glasses and steaming pots of mussels" spot. Expect paper placemats, brisk service, and a lively mix of tourists and locals.The waiters are professionals great service no wait for the meals they are generally friendly if you catch their eye.The Gold Standard for BasicsYou go here for one thing: The Mussels.Order the Moules Spéciales (mussels steamed with celery, onions, and butter). They are consistently fresh because the turnover here is so high—they go through tons of mussels a day.They are classic Belgian style—thick, double-fried, and perfectly salty.If you aren't in the mood for a giant pot of mussels, try the Mussels au Gratin (baked with garlic butter and cheese) or their Tomato Crevette (shrimp-stuffed tomato).They brew their own light, refreshing beer called Léon which is specifically designed to cut through the richness of the butter and fries.The "Formule Léon": This is one of the best deals in central Brussels. For around €15–€18, you usually get a solid portion of mussels, fries, and a beer.A huge perk if you’re traveling with family—children under 12 often eat for free when accompanied by an adult.You want the quintessential "Mussels in Brussels" experience without the stress of being ripped off by a low-quality tourist trap. It’s reliable, historic, and fun.You want a quiet, intimate meal or "fine dining" service. It can feel a bit like a factory during peak hours.It’s right next to the Grand Place, so it’s perfect for a meal after seeing the square. If you want to avoid the heaviest crowds, try going for an early lunch or a late dinner (they stay open late!).
Lluís Casas Torán
11:00 28 Feb 26
Comida local, con un servicio de camareros excelente, precios correctos tratándose de Bruselas
Michel Goffin
20:11 27 Feb 26
Grand classique. Plein de touriste. En général cuisine belge classique. Le restaurant reste ouvert entre midi et le soir.
Natacha mp
08:13 27 Feb 26
Es caro por lo que ofrecen, comida sencilla.. eso sí, el local es muy bonito.. muy grande y con muchas salas independientes (como pequeños comedores)
Mirosław Kopeć
17:55 26 Feb 26
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Luiza Diculescu
13:51 26 Feb 26
Uyen Ta
12:41 26 Feb 26
This was the first place we visited after arriving, found by chance while walking around. It was very crowded, so we guessed it must be good..The mussels with cheese were tasty, though the mussels were a bit less fresh than at another place we went to the next day.The Leon beer is a must-try 🍻🍻
류지니
08:19 26 Feb 26
예약없이 갔습니다. 바로 입장가능했어요.워낙 유명한 곳이고 인종차별 못 느꼈고 아시아인이 꽤 많았어요. 홍합치즈너무 맛있으니 꼭 드세요 !!!
Michel Bamps
00:04 26 Feb 26
Shu ling
09:16 25 Feb 26
我們來自台灣高雄，第一次來比利時，搜尋這家百年名店很棒，所以先來預訂，果然沒有讓我們失望，很好吃生意非常好，總共有三層樓，滿滿滿滿的人，推薦可以來吃美味的淡菜！
Darius Razmislevičius
07:33 25 Feb 26
Erika Youssef
21:16 24 Feb 26
J’ai ADORÉ! Personnellement, je ne suis pas fan des moules. Mais c’était exquis! Des huîtres, au murailles qui décorent le restaurant et leurs hommages au schtroumpfs, cette endroit est un petit musée belge en lui même! Sans oublier que nos serveurs on était tellement chaleureux et amicale! (Honorable mention à Sébastien et Larsen qui on était si gentille!) J‘espère pouvoir revenir bientôt :)
Olli K
20:47 24 Feb 26
Leckeres Essen in toller Atmosphäre.
Konstantina Golitopoulou
18:32 24 Feb 26
Μεγάλο ρεστοράν με αξιώσεις σε κεντρικό σημείο των Βρυξελλών
Yovanelly Gallegos
18:21 24 Feb 26
Nilufer Nimetoglu
16:41 24 Feb 26
Amazing food, great service.
Sophea Son
15:29 24 Feb 26
At first, we were unsure because the Google rating was low and the restaurant is right in the middle of a tourist area. We didn’t plan to eat here, but it was late and raining, so we decided to give it a try and we’re so glad we did!When in Brussels, of course we ordered the mussels & frites and mashed potatoes with sausages. Everything was delicious. The mussels were fresh and flavorful, the fries were crispy, and the sausages with mash were comforting and tasty. I paired it with their LEON beer and it was perfect together.The staff was friendly and fast, which we appreciated. The ambiance was cozy and warm, especially nice on a rainy night. It ended up being a great experience. Definitely give it a try!
Veronique Radigois
11:10 24 Feb 26
Lieu mythique touristique certe mais tjs bon acceuil et nous avons très bien mangéPour ma part a chaque fois plancha un régal et une petite friture avec l apéro
Luis M. Recio
07:02 24 Feb 26
Mejillones normalitos
Carlos Kerbes
19:21 23 Feb 26
Ponto turísticoVale sempre a visita
TIAN JIN
18:24 23 Feb 26
青口Moules一如既往的稳定好吃😋，小朋友们喜欢。店员态度两极化，有个店员在餐厅营业柜台吃饭，我们点餐他说有人会来接待，吃完了收拾，直接扭脸说请稍等。后面是另一位亚裔服务员服务我们，非常满意。同一家点差异如此之大，可见管理之难度。。。
Peter Jerger
12:36 23 Feb 26
Der Ort war im Reiseführer empfohlen und das ganz zu recht.
SEYYAH NURI
11:58 23 Feb 26
Piny Chen
08:50 23 Feb 26
Gopi shiva Krishna
23:29 22 Feb 26
Αδάμ Τρανός
19:41 22 Feb 26
Anastasia Salma
19:14 22 Feb 26
Lefteris K
18:27 22 Feb 26
Catalin Gerea
15:19 22 Feb 26
ann hong
19:23 21 Feb 26
Scott Pinner
16:34 21 Feb 26
Our first stop for food in Brussels. We were very happy with the food. Service was very efficient. Dishes were pretty tasty. We had lasgna, french onion soup, amongst other dishes. We would definitely recommend to others
LLL
14:10 21 Feb 26
Elena Farinelli
08:42 21 Feb 26
Amen Longchar
21:47 20 Feb 26
Peterling Peterling
19:48 20 Feb 26
Sehr viel Platz und schöne Einrichtung.Gut besucht.
Sonia Kunafina
19:44 20 Feb 26
Мы были в этом кафе два вечера подряд.В первый вечер всё было просто замечательно: еда вкусная, подача красивая, обслуживание быстрое и приятное. Нам очень понравилось, поэтому мы решили вернуться снова.К сожалению, во второй вечер впечатление испортилось. Мы заказали блюдо по фото из меню, но нам принесли заказ в неполной комплектации — не хватало мидий и соуса. Визуально и по наполнению это совсем не соответствовало тому, что было представлено на фотографии. Как минимум официант должен был нам об этом предупредить.Считаем, что при такой цене ожидание и реальность должны совпадать. Очень жаль, потому что после первого визита впечатление было отличное.
Gérald GUIGNARD
15:31 20 Feb 26
A la lecture des avis, j'ai pas mal hésité mais on s est lancé quand même. Agréablement surpris par le lieu qui d'un point de vue décoration est tres sympaToilettes propres (début de service). Serveurs sympathiques, service rapide. Avons pris menus soupe bien chaude et bien bonne, salade de lardons juste tièdes pour les lardons, auraient mérités un chouia de chaleur.Plat poisson tres bien.Desserts chocolat et crème caramel tout à fait corrects. Avec une boisson, le tout pour 70€ (2 adultes et 1 menu enfant)En plein centre-ville, franchement rien à dire
Florenta Albu
14:05 20 Feb 26
Dacă sunteți în Bruxelles,nu ezitați să intrați,ptr atmosfera,ptr preparate tradiționale,ptr meniurile de 23 euro,superbe,ptr tradiția și istoria acestui local,servire ireproșabilă,calitate la preț acceptabil!Recomand!
- Vertice
08:05 20 Feb 26
Locale spazioso e turistico però adatto a comitive e con cibo belga... se si è a Bruxelles vale la pena andarci...Birra di proprietà ottima...
Rogelio
20:55 19 Feb 26
Se come muy bien y bien atendidos.
megumi KAWARAI
16:39 19 Feb 26
ムール貝料理全て美味しいですが、蒸し料理が好みです。普通のと白ワイン蒸しどちらとも貝の出汁が出ていて美味しかったです。
James Myers
16:21 19 Feb 26
Very nice food but poor service. Had to wait a considerable amount of time for our order to be taken, while tables that arrived after us had their order taken before us. One of our parties meal arrived later than the rest of the parties.
Kilnec Wong
14:06 19 Feb 26
Food is average, service was poor.Should have better choices around the area!
Massimiliano Orazi
10:43 19 Feb 26
Lucas De Jong
22:23 18 Feb 26
lekker
Queen
21:04 18 Feb 26
Wat een geweldige ervaring bij Chez Léon in België! Vanaf het moment dat we binnenkwamen werden we vriendelijk ontvangen door het personeel. De bediening was attent, professioneel en altijd met een glimlach, wat meteen zorgde voor een aangename en ontspannen sfeer.We hebben heerlijk gesmuld van de mosselen, die op verschillende manieren waren bereid. Het was echt leuk om verschillende smaken te kunnen proeven, en eerlijk gezegd waren ze allemaal even lekker! De mosselen waren vers, goed gekruid en perfect gegaard. Je proeft echt de kwaliteit en de ervaring in de keuken.De porties waren royaal en alles werd mooi gepresenteerd. Ook de bijgerechten pasten perfect bij de gerechten. Het is duidelijk dat hier met passie wordt gewerkt.Absoluut een aanrader voor iedereen die in België van lekkere mosselen wil genieten. Wij komen zeker nog eens terug!
Sarawut Jantaranipa
17:08 18 Feb 26
ร้านเก่าแก่ อาหารเหมือนทำมาไว่แล้วเพราะเร็วเกิน
João Portela
13:02 18 Feb 26
Uma ótima experiência gastronómica! Local ideal para comer os típicos mexilhões! Recomendo vivamente!
Juan Cruza Santos
19:47 17 Feb 26
이미애
19:09 17 Feb 26
홍합탕 과 스테이크(장조림맛)세트맛있게 잘먹었어요.너무 배불러서 감튀 별도로 못먹음.여자 둘 식사량으로 충분
Ching Ho
18:42 17 Feb 26
Joe Gosling
14:26 17 Feb 26
While Chez Leon is in a touristy part of town, it doesn't fall into the 'trap' category of restaurants.Just had some fantastic mussels, ably assisted by my server Jules. Service was punctual and able to deal with my pigeon French, friendly and extremely efficient. The rest of the menu was full of extremely tempting classic Belgian fare. Could do some damage to my wallet in here!While waiting for my food I had a good chance to look at my surroundings, a mixture of old charm and kooky and kitsch extras (there's a massive smurf statue in there)Bill came to 35 euros, for a humongous pot of moules mariniere, frites and a glass of pretty darn decent house white.Overall, had a great time. Highly recommend.
Andrei Lazăr
12:47 17 Feb 26
Hvnaxe
06:00 17 Feb 26
giovanna nappo
20:24 16 Feb 26
Niente di che comprese le cozze
Laura Mantani
19:34 16 Feb 26
Mi è sembrata "una catena di montaggio" ed anche molto cara..... il classico ristorante turistico. Cameriri molto molto disponibili ma non credo ci tornerei e non posso consigliarlo.....
nans Lf
07:06 16 Feb 26
Fredrik Ismyren
04:48 16 Feb 26
노수경
20:38 15 Feb 26
홍합찜, 샐러드 먹었어요. 홍합찜은 꼭 드세요. 벨기에에서 감자튀김을 너무 많이 먹어서 샐러드를 주문했는데 현명한 선택이었습니다. 근데 메뉴에 같이 주는 감자튀김이 맛있어서 세 끼 연속으로 감튀 먹는 사람 됐네요… 이 식당 가실거면 가시기 전에는 감튀 사먹진 마세요. 식당에서 기본적으로 주는 것도 맛있습니다. 분위기가 한국인 친화적입니다. 벨기에 여행온 한국인, 일본인은 여기 다 모이는 느낌인데, 그럴만도 한게 입맛에 맞습니다. 옆 테이블의 유럽분들은 그라탕홍합과 파스타 드시던데 다음에 먹어보고 싶네요. 유쾌한 직원분들 덕분에 좋은 추억 남겼습니다.
Jean Martinez
20:35 15 Feb 26
Cuisine bonne mais quantité de moules dans le menu un peu juste.Service très lent, il a fallut relancer de multiples fois. Avec un enfant de 4 ans, pas génial…
Debora Meissl
19:26 15 Feb 26
Erik Geurtjens
16:59 15 Feb 26
Lekker gegeten hier. Uiensoep, "stoemp" met worst en chocolade toetje voor €23.--. Helemaal prima. Chez Leon is gewoon een must als je in Brussel bent
Nico Morra
16:55 15 Feb 26
Juancho Marcano
15:19 15 Feb 26
Estupendo restaurante y buenos precios
Silverrain Snow
07:49 15 Feb 26
최고였어요!! 현지 분위기도 엄청 잘 나고, 약간 가족식당같은 느낌이에요.음식은 완벽합니다!! 홍합 그라탕, 홍합탕, 피시엔칩스, 소시지랑 베이컨 있는 메뉴랑 맥주 2종류까지 골고루 시켜서 셰어했는데 어느 하나 아쉬운 메뉴는 없었어요.다만 브뤼셀 대부분이 그렇듯 프랑스어와 네덜란드어 메뉴판뿐이고, 영어도 적혀있지 않습니다.. 당황하지 마시고, 메뉴판 또는 식탁보에 있는 큐알코드 찍으시면 돼요..!! 웨이터분들은 모두 영어 유창하십니다!웨이터분도 엄청 유쾌하시고, 특히 한국인이라고 하니까 i love Korea 배지를 보여주시면서 재미있게 말 걸어 주셨습니다ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ아기, 강아지도 맘껏 출입할 수 있고 특징적인 약간의 소란도 다 허용되는 분위기입니다. 동시에 고급지고 조용조용한 분위기를 선호하시는 분은 살짝 뒤로가기... 그러나 저는 오히려 활기차고 화목한 공동체 느낌 속에서의 식사라 아주 즐거웠어요..!완전히 저녁시간은 아주 붐비는 편이라, 점심시간과 저녁시간 사이에 이른 저녁을 먹으러 찾아갔고, 웨이팅도 없었습니다! 저는 시키지 않았지만, 런치세트도 오후 5시까지 주문 가능하니 참고하세요..!
Alejandro Lopez Rodriguez
22:25 14 Feb 26
Rachid El Mansouri
22:04 14 Feb 26
J’ai mangé chez Léon à Bruxelles et je tenais vraiment à laisser un commentaire pour souligner l’excellent service de Yamal.C’est un serveur d’un grand professionnalisme : attentif, organisé, efficace et toujours souriant. Mais au-delà de ça, sa gentillesse et son attitude bienveillante font toute la différence.Il met à l’aise, prend le temps avec les clients et donne vraiment envie de revenir.Un service de grande qualité, comme on aimerait en voir plus souvent.Merci beaucoup Yamal pour cette très belle expérience.
Saithida Wongrueachai
20:14 14 Feb 26
It was my first time visiting this place and it was absolutely amazing! Food came in big portions and tasted really good as well.What impressed me most is the way they decorated their place. Every corner is perfectly photogenic which describes well about Brussel.Really nice to have lunch here. Of course I will definitely come back again :)
Dilza Secckin
14:34 14 Feb 26
Ralica Ruseva
15:52 13 Feb 26
Leo Morata
13:45 13 Feb 26
Generalmente, el restaurante estaba muy bien decorado y con un gran servicio. Daban pan para acompañar, el cual también estaba muy sabroso.Los camareros eran muy amables y eran rápidos. Es una buena zona para comer, pero estaría mejor que cambiarán un plato en específico.La primera comida estaba bastante buena, era sopa con puerro y le doy un 8/10. Sin embargo, la segunda comida, que era salchicha con una especie de puré raro y vegetales, no estaba tan buena. Le doy un 5/10, ya que lo único que me gustó fue la salchicha, y los vegetales estuvieron un poco malos, pero comí algunos. El puré era lo peor del plato, ya que no tenía una sabor disfrutable, sinceramente.Lo demás, como el postre estaba muy bueno y lo disfruté mucho.Eso es todo, adiós.
Melis Şahin
18:27 12 Feb 26
İçerisi tatlı bir mekan. Türkseniz midye tadı bence bizim damak tadımıza göre değil. Bizimkinin içinden yengeç çıktı ama söylenine göre bu normal bir şeymiş. Biz yiyemedik maalesef.
James Liu
16:36 12 Feb 26
A must-visit restaurant in Brussels!The moment I saw the Taiwanese flag at the entrance, it instantly felt welcoming and special. As a Taiwanese traveler, that small detail meant a lot.Chez Leon has the charm of a true historic restaurant — lively atmosphere, warm service, and a strong sense of tradition. Dining here isn’t just about the food; it’s part of the Brussels experience.Highly recommend the Moules marinières — cooked with white wine and garlic, the mussels were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Paired with crispy Belgian fries, it’s the ultimate classic combination.The Soupe de poisson was rich and comforting, and a glass of Leffe Blonde completed the meal beautifully.Friendly service, efficient staff, and authentic Belgian flavors. If you’re visiting Brussels, this place absolutely deserves a stop.×
Based on 13992 reviews
Arina Iv
17:46 03 Mar 26
Mussels at this restaurant never disappoint! not a tourist trap :)
Kaewta A
09:59 03 Mar 26
Amazing restaurant with great food! The seafood is sooo fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is really nice! Highly recommended!
Alicia Carrano
18:04 02 Mar 26
Los mejillones están exquisitos. Tanto gratinados como con salsa.
Massimiliano Borrelli
13:42 02 Mar 26
An English message will follow the Italian one.Magnifico ristorante, aperto dal 1893. Le loro cozze sono deliziose e il personale è gentile e professionale.Lo raccomanderei per ogni tappa a Bruxelles.Wonderful restaurant which is open since 1893. Their mussels are delicious and the personnel is outstanding. Very recommended.
eric despres
20:08 01 Mar 26
Dans le genre c'est la référence.....L'établissement de Bruxelles est impressionnant et on se sent très bien dans ce cadre avec le petit bémol du bruit...mais c'est la contrepartie du succès.On reviendra 🤗
Eunice
14:13 01 Mar 26
Heaps of different dishes with mussels and I highly recommend the platterSee @eunicexplores on Instagram/Tiktok for more food reviews 🔥
María Romero
12:33 01 Mar 26
Todo barbaro! La comida salio super rapido y era muy rica
Samurai K
22:57 28 Feb 26
You gotta try the mussels and frites here, seriously, just order them without even looking at the menu! If you think that's not enough, just grab some frites and waffles as a snack between lunch and dinner. I'd suggest having a light dinner here and then heading out to enjoy some more Belgian beers in the city. The staff are totally used to tourists and they've got multilingual menus, so you won't have any trouble at all.
Olivier Raison
16:30 28 Feb 26
To be honest, the food was good. I had mussels with curry, a waffle, and a beer for €62.However, as the dining room started to empty, I noticed mice (or small rats) running around. I mentioned this to the manager, who told me that nothing could be done since the doors are open, although regular pest control is supposedly carried out.In terms of hygiene, there is clearly room for improvement.
Francesco Mascellaro
15:02 28 Feb 26
If you’re heading to Brussels, Chez Léon is essentially the "Grand Central Station" of Belgian dining. It is arguably the most famous spot in the city for moules-frites, and while its location on Rue des Bouchers, walking into Chez Léon feels like stepping into a well-oiled machine that hasn't stopped since 1893. It’s loud, fast-paced, and massive—spread across several interconnected historic houses.It’s not a "romantic candlelit dinner" spot. It’s a "clinking beer glasses and steaming pots of mussels" spot. Expect paper placemats, brisk service, and a lively mix of tourists and locals.The waiters are professionals great service no wait for the meals they are generally friendly if you catch their eye.The Gold Standard for BasicsYou go here for one thing: The Mussels.Order the Moules Spéciales (mussels steamed with celery, onions, and butter). They are consistently fresh because the turnover here is so high—they go through tons of mussels a day.They are classic Belgian style—thick, double-fried, and perfectly salty.If you aren't in the mood for a giant pot of mussels, try the Mussels au Gratin (baked with garlic butter and cheese) or their Tomato Crevette (shrimp-stuffed tomato).They brew their own light, refreshing beer called Léon which is specifically designed to cut through the richness of the butter and fries.The "Formule Léon": This is one of the best deals in central Brussels. For around €15–€18, you usually get a solid portion of mussels, fries, and a beer.A huge perk if you’re traveling with family—children under 12 often eat for free when accompanied by an adult.You want the quintessential "Mussels in Brussels" experience without the stress of being ripped off by a low-quality tourist trap. It’s reliable, historic, and fun.You want a quiet, intimate meal or "fine dining" service. It can feel a bit like a factory during peak hours.It’s right next to the Grand Place, so it’s perfect for a meal after seeing the square. If you want to avoid the heaviest crowds, try going for an early lunch or a late dinner (they stay open late!).
Lluís Casas Torán
11:00 28 Feb 26
Comida local, con un servicio de camareros excelente, precios correctos tratándose de Bruselas
Michel Goffin
20:11 27 Feb 26
Grand classique. Plein de touriste. En général cuisine belge classique. Le restaurant reste ouvert entre midi et le soir.
Natacha mp
08:13 27 Feb 26
Es caro por lo que ofrecen, comida sencilla.. eso sí, el local es muy bonito.. muy grande y con muchas salas independientes (como pequeños comedores)
Mirosław Kopeć
17:55 26 Feb 26
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Uyen Ta
12:41 26 Feb 26
This was the first place we visited after arriving, found by chance while walking around. It was very crowded, so we guessed it must be good..The mussels with cheese were tasty, though the mussels were a bit less fresh than at another place we went to the next day.The Leon beer is a must-try 🍻🍻
류지니
08:19 26 Feb 26
예약없이 갔습니다. 바로 입장가능했어요.워낙 유명한 곳이고 인종차별 못 느꼈고 아시아인이 꽤 많았어요. 홍합치즈너무 맛있으니 꼭 드세요 !!!
Shu ling
09:16 25 Feb 26
我們來自台灣高雄，第一次來比利時，搜尋這家百年名店很棒，所以先來預訂，果然沒有讓我們失望，很好吃生意非常好，總共有三層樓，滿滿滿滿的人，推薦可以來吃美味的淡菜！
Erika Youssef
21:16 24 Feb 26
J’ai ADORÉ! Personnellement, je ne suis pas fan des moules. Mais c’était exquis! Des huîtres, au murailles qui décorent le restaurant et leurs hommages au schtroumpfs, cette endroit est un petit musée belge en lui même! Sans oublier que nos serveurs on était tellement chaleureux et amicale! (Honorable mention à Sébastien et Larsen qui on était si gentille!) J‘espère pouvoir revenir bientôt :)
Olli K
20:47 24 Feb 26
Leckeres Essen in toller Atmosphäre.
Konstantina Golitopoulou
18:32 24 Feb 26
Μεγάλο ρεστοράν με αξιώσεις σε κεντρικό σημείο των Βρυξελλών
Nilufer Nimetoglu
16:41 24 Feb 26
Amazing food, great service.
Sophea Son
15:29 24 Feb 26
At first, we were unsure because the Google rating was low and the restaurant is right in the middle of a tourist area. We didn’t plan to eat here, but it was late and raining, so we decided to give it a try and we’re so glad we did!When in Brussels, of course we ordered the mussels & frites and mashed potatoes with sausages. Everything was delicious. The mussels were fresh and flavorful, the fries were crispy, and the sausages with mash were comforting and tasty. I paired it with their LEON beer and it was perfect together.The staff was friendly and fast, which we appreciated. The ambiance was cozy and warm, especially nice on a rainy night. It ended up being a great experience. Definitely give it a try!
Veronique Radigois
11:10 24 Feb 26
Lieu mythique touristique certe mais tjs bon acceuil et nous avons très bien mangéPour ma part a chaque fois plancha un régal et une petite friture avec l apéro
Luis M. Recio
07:02 24 Feb 26
Mejillones normalitos
Carlos Kerbes
19:21 23 Feb 26
Ponto turísticoVale sempre a visita
TIAN JIN
18:24 23 Feb 26
青口Moules一如既往的稳定好吃😋，小朋友们喜欢。店员态度两极化，有个店员在餐厅营业柜台吃饭，我们点餐他说有人会来接待，吃完了收拾，直接扭脸说请稍等。后面是另一位亚裔服务员服务我们，非常满意。同一家点差异如此之大，可见管理之难度。。。
Peter Jerger
12:36 23 Feb 26
Der Ort war im Reiseführer empfohlen und das ganz zu recht.
Scott Pinner
16:34 21 Feb 26
Our first stop for food in Brussels. We were very happy with the food. Service was very efficient. Dishes were pretty tasty. We had lasgna, french onion soup, amongst other dishes. We would definitely recommend to others
Peterling Peterling
19:48 20 Feb 26
Sehr viel Platz und schöne Einrichtung.Gut besucht.
Sonia Kunafina
19:44 20 Feb 26
Мы были в этом кафе два вечера подряд.В первый вечер всё было просто замечательно: еда вкусная, подача красивая, обслуживание быстрое и приятное. Нам очень понравилось, поэтому мы решили вернуться снова.К сожалению, во второй вечер впечатление испортилось. Мы заказали блюдо по фото из меню, но нам принесли заказ в неполной комплектации — не хватало мидий и соуса. Визуально и по наполнению это совсем не соответствовало тому, что было представлено на фотографии. Как минимум официант должен был нам об этом предупредить.Считаем, что при такой цене ожидание и реальность должны совпадать. Очень жаль, потому что после первого визита впечатление было отличное.
Gérald GUIGNARD
15:31 20 Feb 26
A la lecture des avis, j'ai pas mal hésité mais on s est lancé quand même. Agréablement surpris par le lieu qui d'un point de vue décoration est tres sympaToilettes propres (début de service). Serveurs sympathiques, service rapide. Avons pris menus soupe bien chaude et bien bonne, salade de lardons juste tièdes pour les lardons, auraient mérités un chouia de chaleur.Plat poisson tres bien.Desserts chocolat et crème caramel tout à fait corrects. Avec une boisson, le tout pour 70€ (2 adultes et 1 menu enfant)En plein centre-ville, franchement rien à dire
Florenta Albu
14:05 20 Feb 26
Dacă sunteți în Bruxelles,nu ezitați să intrați,ptr atmosfera,ptr preparate tradiționale,ptr meniurile de 23 euro,superbe,ptr tradiția și istoria acestui local,servire ireproșabilă,calitate la preț acceptabil!Recomand!
- Vertice
08:05 20 Feb 26
Locale spazioso e turistico però adatto a comitive e con cibo belga... se si è a Bruxelles vale la pena andarci...Birra di proprietà ottima...
Rogelio
20:55 19 Feb 26
Se come muy bien y bien atendidos.
megumi KAWARAI
16:39 19 Feb 26
ムール貝料理全て美味しいですが、蒸し料理が好みです。普通のと白ワイン蒸しどちらとも貝の出汁が出ていて美味しかったです。
James Myers
16:21 19 Feb 26
Very nice food but poor service. Had to wait a considerable amount of time for our order to be taken, while tables that arrived after us had their order taken before us. One of our parties meal arrived later than the rest of the parties.
Kilnec Wong
14:06 19 Feb 26
Food is average, service was poor.Should have better choices around the area!
Lucas De Jong
22:23 18 Feb 26
lekker
Queen
21:04 18 Feb 26
Wat een geweldige ervaring bij Chez Léon in België! Vanaf het moment dat we binnenkwamen werden we vriendelijk ontvangen door het personeel. De bediening was attent, professioneel en altijd met een glimlach, wat meteen zorgde voor een aangename en ontspannen sfeer.We hebben heerlijk gesmuld van de mosselen, die op verschillende manieren waren bereid. Het was echt leuk om verschillende smaken te kunnen proeven, en eerlijk gezegd waren ze allemaal even lekker! De mosselen waren vers, goed gekruid en perfect gegaard. Je proeft echt de kwaliteit en de ervaring in de keuken.De porties waren royaal en alles werd mooi gepresenteerd. Ook de bijgerechten pasten perfect bij de gerechten. Het is duidelijk dat hier met passie wordt gewerkt.Absoluut een aanrader voor iedereen die in België van lekkere mosselen wil genieten. Wij komen zeker nog eens terug!
Sarawut Jantaranipa
17:08 18 Feb 26
ร้านเก่าแก่ อาหารเหมือนทำมาไว่แล้วเพราะเร็วเกิน
João Portela
13:02 18 Feb 26
Uma ótima experiência gastronómica! Local ideal para comer os típicos mexilhões! Recomendo vivamente!
이미애
19:09 17 Feb 26
홍합탕 과 스테이크(장조림맛)세트맛있게 잘먹었어요.너무 배불러서 감튀 별도로 못먹음.여자 둘 식사량으로 충분
Joe Gosling
14:26 17 Feb 26
While Chez Leon is in a touristy part of town, it doesn't fall into the 'trap' category of restaurants.Just had some fantastic mussels, ably assisted by my server Jules. Service was punctual and able to deal with my pigeon French, friendly and extremely efficient. The rest of the menu was full of extremely tempting classic Belgian fare. Could do some damage to my wallet in here!While waiting for my food I had a good chance to look at my surroundings, a mixture of old charm and kooky and kitsch extras (there's a massive smurf statue in there)Bill came to 35 euros, for a humongous pot of moules mariniere, frites and a glass of pretty darn decent house white.Overall, had a great time. Highly recommend.
giovanna nappo
20:24 16 Feb 26
Niente di che comprese le cozze
Laura Mantani
19:34 16 Feb 26
Mi è sembrata "una catena di montaggio" ed anche molto cara..... il classico ristorante turistico. Cameriri molto molto disponibili ma non credo ci tornerei e non posso consigliarlo.....
노수경
20:38 15 Feb 26
홍합찜, 샐러드 먹었어요. 홍합찜은 꼭 드세요. 벨기에에서 감자튀김을 너무 많이 먹어서 샐러드를 주문했는데 현명한 선택이었습니다. 근데 메뉴에 같이 주는 감자튀김이 맛있어서 세 끼 연속으로 감튀 먹는 사람 됐네요… 이 식당 가실거면 가시기 전에는 감튀 사먹진 마세요. 식당에서 기본적으로 주는 것도 맛있습니다. 분위기가 한국인 친화적입니다. 벨기에 여행온 한국인, 일본인은 여기 다 모이는 느낌인데, 그럴만도 한게 입맛에 맞습니다. 옆 테이블의 유럽분들은 그라탕홍합과 파스타 드시던데 다음에 먹어보고 싶네요. 유쾌한 직원분들 덕분에 좋은 추억 남겼습니다.
Jean Martinez
20:35 15 Feb 26
Cuisine bonne mais quantité de moules dans le menu un peu juste.Service très lent, il a fallut relancer de multiples fois. Avec un enfant de 4 ans, pas génial…
Erik Geurtjens
16:59 15 Feb 26
Lekker gegeten hier. Uiensoep, "stoemp" met worst en chocolade toetje voor €23.--. Helemaal prima. Chez Leon is gewoon een must als je in Brussel bent
Juancho Marcano
15:19 15 Feb 26
Estupendo restaurante y buenos precios
Silverrain Snow
07:49 15 Feb 26
최고였어요!! 현지 분위기도 엄청 잘 나고, 약간 가족식당같은 느낌이에요.음식은 완벽합니다!! 홍합 그라탕, 홍합탕, 피시엔칩스, 소시지랑 베이컨 있는 메뉴랑 맥주 2종류까지 골고루 시켜서 셰어했는데 어느 하나 아쉬운 메뉴는 없었어요.다만 브뤼셀 대부분이 그렇듯 프랑스어와 네덜란드어 메뉴판뿐이고, 영어도 적혀있지 않습니다.. 당황하지 마시고, 메뉴판 또는 식탁보에 있는 큐알코드 찍으시면 돼요..!! 웨이터분들은 모두 영어 유창하십니다!웨이터분도 엄청 유쾌하시고, 특히 한국인이라고 하니까 i love Korea 배지를 보여주시면서 재미있게 말 걸어 주셨습니다ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ아기, 강아지도 맘껏 출입할 수 있고 특징적인 약간의 소란도 다 허용되는 분위기입니다. 동시에 고급지고 조용조용한 분위기를 선호하시는 분은 살짝 뒤로가기... 그러나 저는 오히려 활기차고 화목한 공동체 느낌 속에서의 식사라 아주 즐거웠어요..!완전히 저녁시간은 아주 붐비는 편이라, 점심시간과 저녁시간 사이에 이른 저녁을 먹으러 찾아갔고, 웨이팅도 없었습니다! 저는 시키지 않았지만, 런치세트도 오후 5시까지 주문 가능하니 참고하세요..!
Rachid El Mansouri
22:04 14 Feb 26
J’ai mangé chez Léon à Bruxelles et je tenais vraiment à laisser un commentaire pour souligner l’excellent service de Yamal.C’est un serveur d’un grand professionnalisme : attentif, organisé, efficace et toujours souriant. Mais au-delà de ça, sa gentillesse et son attitude bienveillante font toute la différence.Il met à l’aise, prend le temps avec les clients et donne vraiment envie de revenir.Un service de grande qualité, comme on aimerait en voir plus souvent.Merci beaucoup Yamal pour cette très belle expérience.
Saithida Wongrueachai
20:14 14 Feb 26
It was my first time visiting this place and it was absolutely amazing! Food came in big portions and tasted really good as well.What impressed me most is the way they decorated their place. Every corner is perfectly photogenic which describes well about Brussel.Really nice to have lunch here. Of course I will definitely come back again :)
Leo Morata
13:45 13 Feb 26
Generalmente, el restaurante estaba muy bien decorado y con un gran servicio. Daban pan para acompañar, el cual también estaba muy sabroso.Los camareros eran muy amables y eran rápidos. Es una buena zona para comer, pero estaría mejor que cambiarán un plato en específico.La primera comida estaba bastante buena, era sopa con puerro y le doy un 8/10. Sin embargo, la segunda comida, que era salchicha con una especie de puré raro y vegetales, no estaba tan buena. Le doy un 5/10, ya que lo único que me gustó fue la salchicha, y los vegetales estuvieron un poco malos, pero comí algunos. El puré era lo peor del plato, ya que no tenía una sabor disfrutable, sinceramente.Lo demás, como el postre estaba muy bueno y lo disfruté mucho.Eso es todo, adiós.
Melis Şahin
18:27 12 Feb 26
İçerisi tatlı bir mekan. Türkseniz midye tadı bence bizim damak tadımıza göre değil. Bizimkinin içinden yengeç çıktı ama söylenine göre bu normal bir şeymiş. Biz yiyemedik maalesef.
James Liu
16:36 12 Feb 26
A must-visit restaurant in Brussels!The moment I saw the Taiwanese flag at the entrance, it instantly felt welcoming and special. As a Taiwanese traveler, that small detail meant a lot.Chez Leon has the charm of a true historic restaurant — lively atmosphere, warm service, and a strong sense of tradition. Dining here isn’t just about the food; it’s part of the Brussels experience.Highly recommend the Moules marinières — cooked with white wine and garlic, the mussels were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Paired with crispy Belgian fries, it’s the ultimate classic combination.The Soupe de poisson was rich and comforting, and a glass of Leffe Blonde completed the meal beautifully.Friendly service, efficient staff, and authentic Belgian flavors. If you’re visiting Brussels, this place absolutely deserves a stop.
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