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Dining Out in Brussels: A 2026 Price Guide

worldcityguides — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:58:24 +0000

Whether you are a budget traveler or a fine-dining enthusiast, Brussels offers a culinary landscape as diverse as its architecture. From the “frietkoten” (fry shacks) on the street corners to the white-tablecloth establishments in Art Nouveau townhouses, understanding the price of a dinner in the European capital is key to planning your trip.

Here is a realistic look at what you can expect to pay for dinner in Brussels in 2026, across four very different dining tiers.

1. The Quick Fix: McDonald’s

For those on the go or looking for a familiar price point, fast food remains the floor for dining costs in the city center. In Brussels, a standard Big Mac Menu (including fries and a drink) will cost you approximately €10.00. It is a reliable global metric, though it is the bare minimum for a seated dinner.

2. The Trendy Casual: Manhattn’s Burgers

Manhattn’s is a local favorite for New York-style burgers with a Belgian touch. The atmosphere is casual, and the ingredients are a step up from standard fast food.

The Empire Cheeseburger: €12.60
The Rockefeller (Bacon & BBQ): €13.60
French Fries: €4.50 (or €9.20 for Parmesan Truffle fries)
Estimated Dinner Cost: Approximately €22.00 per person for a burger, standard fries, and a soft drink.

3. The Belgian Classic: Chez Léon

Located in the heart of the city center, Chez Léon is an institution. It is the place to go for traditional Belgian fare in a bustling, multi-story setting.

Main Courses: You can find “Stoemp” (mashed potatoes with vegetables and sausage) for €17.60 or a Carbonnades Flamande (Belgian beef stew) for €23.40.
Dessert: A classic Brussels waffle with sugar or cream is €7.75.
Drinks: A “Georges” Pilsner (25cl) is €4.40, while a typical Belgian Trappist beer is around €8.95.
Estimated Dinner Cost: Expect to pay €35.00–€45.00 per person for a main course, a beer, and a shared dessert.

4. The Gastronomic Icon: Comme Chez Soi

For a truly special occasion, Comme Chez Soi offers a legendary dining experience. Once a holder of three Michelin stars (currently one), it remains a pinnacle of fine dining in Belgium.

Starters: Ranging from €40.00 for a ham mousse to €160.00 for Royal Belgian Caviar.
Main Courses: Exceptional dishes like Sole fillets with lobster medallions and cream sauce are priced at €110.00, while a Seared duck foie gras main is €95.00.
Estimated Dinner Cost: Including wine and service, a formal dinner here easily exceeds €250.00 per person.

How does this compare to other cities?

Brussels is often considered more affordable than London or Paris, but how does it stack up against its neighbor to the north? If you are planning a multi-city trip, check out this realistic guide to restaurant prices in Amsterdam for 2026 to see how your budget might shift as you cross the border.

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Who will broadacst FiFA 2014 in Belgium, and how to watch it online?

worldcityguides — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:44:34 +0000

That is a very good question. As you might know Belgium is a nation with two official languages, and so there are two channels that will broadcast from the World Cup. One of the channels is RTBF and the other channel is VRT. You will for sure be able to watch at least one of these in your hotel room, so that should be no problem. If not, just leave the hotel and find a pub and drink so Belgian beer, and you will be able to watch the matches all across Brussels.

If you would rather watch the FIFA 2014 World Cup online, then you can do so either at the websites of the TV channels. You will need a Belgian IP address to watch those streams, but if you prefer an English commentator, then you can watch the World Cup online on both ITV and BBC in the UK using a VPN provider. Read more about watching the World Cup online on ITV and BBC from abroad in the linked articles.

And if you have some spartetime in between the different matches, why not join in on a Brussels Beer Tour?

By the way, Belgium will play against Algerie on June 17th, face Russia on June 22nd and then South Korea on June 26th. Hopefully that will not be the last match for Belgium during the World Cup. For further schedule, visit watchworldcup.net.

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Taste eight Belgian beers at Brussels beer tasting tour

worldcityguides — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:40:01 +0000

We have just added a new activity here in our Brussels Guide. Many visitors come to Brussels to enjoy life and to relax, and one of the best ways of relaxing is to drink a cold beer in the sun. But, why leave Brussels without getting some deeper insight on the subject of Belgian beers?

Come join in on the Brussels Beer tasting tour where you will get to taste eight of the most famous Belgian beers, visit a brewery and get some real delightful insight on the subject of Belgian beers.

If this sounds interesting to you and your travel mates, read more about the activity on this site.

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