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La Brasserie des Alexiens
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
spaciousconvivialclassic
About the Vibe
This is the kind of brasserie that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a proper Brussels neighborhood secret — high ceilings with ornate moldings, massive chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with light. The menu hits franco-Belgian classics without pretension: house-made croquettes, generous bone marrow, and a surprisingly good low-temp chicken Caesar. It's not trying to be a destination restaurant, and that's exactly why locals keep coming back.
Why it's worth it
Ornate moldings, massive chandeliers, and house-made croquettes — a roomy neighborhood brasserie that does franco-Belgian classics without the fuss.
Highlights
house-made croquettesspacious dining roomsummer terracefranco-Belgian classics
Before you go
Ask for a table near the windows — the floor-to-ceiling glass makes the whole room feel brighter and more open, especially for lunch.
Known For
- •house-made croquettes
- •bone marrow
- •low-temperature chicken Caesar salad
- •franco-Belgian classics
Best For
casual dinners with friendsfamily mealsrelaxed lunch
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
A bright, roomy brasserie doing franco-Belgian classics right
If you're tired of cramped Brussels eateries where you can't hear yourself think, La Brasserie des Alexiens is your antidote. The dining room is genuinely beautiful — high ceilings with ornate moldings, imposing chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that pour in natural light. You can actually move around without bumping into the next table, and the noise level stays civilized enough for real conversation. It's the kind of space that feels grand without being stuffy.
The food is solid brasserie fare done right. Start with the house-made croquettes — they're a must — and if you're feeling hungry, the bone marrow is genuinely generous. For mains, the Caesar salad with low-temperature cooked chicken is a pleasant surprise: the meat stays tender and juicy, not the dry afterthought you get elsewhere. The fish and chips are also made in-house, with proper crunch and flavor. Service is warm and attentive without hovering.
Look, this isn't the kind of place that's going to blow your mind or make a critic's top-10 list. But that's not the point. It's a reliable, well-executed neighborhood brasserie with enough menu variety to keep everyone happy — exactly what you want for a stress-free meal with friends or family. The summer terrace is a bonus if you catch it on a good day.