A little piece of paradise for committed vegetarians and inquisitive gourmets. A temple to 100% vegetarianism for years. Dolma and its Tibetan ambience is a place for dreaming. Innovative flavours and themes are there to be savoured in their famous buffet, where the seitan pepper steaks, giant stuffed mushrooms and vegetable flans are the stars of the show. Organic produce.
Tsampa
rue de Livourne 109 - 1050 Brussels Tel. : (0)2 647.03.67 www.tsampa.be
A veteran among Brussels’ vegetarian restaurants, the Tsampa, which you reach by going through an organic food shop first, is an authentic Buddhist landmark. This very popular establishment has an open kitchen from which appetising aromas waft through the dining area. The strictly vegetarian menu features: portions of seaweed or cereals, salads, curried vegetables, the unmissable seitan steak with oyster mushrooms and, above all, at lunch time, the Tsampa special.
If you’re one of those people who believe that a vegetarian meal means no more than a salad or a few rather limp steamed carrots, …. come along to L’Elément Terre and forget your prejudices. Here, you’ll discover balanced, healthy and nourishing dishes. And for diehard carnivores, let yourself be tempted by our scampi and exotic fish.
This place, with the look of a hanging garden, on avenue Adolphe Buyl, has a stunning charm. For those who love vegetarian cuisine, it’s also one of the best in the city. With its strong Asian influences, the food there is very tasty and very consistent. But the appeal of this restaurant also has a lot to do with the personality of its affable and symbolic owner, the likeable Louis Godinho.
A very warm-hearted little country-style tavern where you can eat organic and make the most of a very leafy-green patio. It’s not very busy there during the day and they know how to leave you in peace, which is perfect. In the evenings, on the other hand, the small Ixelles arty crowd emerge from their garrets and studios and the ambience then becomes distinctly noisier but without really turning electric. Gather your strength as you stab the dish of the day with your fork, drink the wine or beer, discuss creativity and clap loudly if some individual or other appears on stage.
Soul Resto Rue de la Samaritaine 20 - 1000 Bruxelles Tel. : 02.513.52.13 www.soulresto.com
The Soul Resto concept is to remind people of the power of food and how it affects our well-being. Their aim is to offer a fullfilling, delicious restaurant experience, while respecting the body. Their products are mostly organic and free of toxic substances, such as additives, preservatives and white sugar. The kitchen is free of butter and cream. The owners search the market for products from different countries and cultures in order to make the client experience nutricious foods not widely available or known here.
Picnik
rue de Flandre 109 – 1000 Brussels Tel : (0)2 217 34 84 www.picnik.be
Picnik is a self-service vegetarian lunch-bar where you can enjoy fresh dishes made on the premises. The menu changes every day and we use as many organic ingredients and fair trade products as possible. Children are also welcome at Picnik. For them, we’ll always find something they’ll enjoy.
Tan
Rue de l'Aqueduc, 95 - 1050 Brussels Tel. (0)2 537 87 87 www.tanclub.org
TAN is a place with a calling to introduce people to a cuisine that’s not only original and delicious but also respects the laws of nature and of the human physiology. This leads to a thoughtful approach to food in all its dimensions (pleasure, necessity, health, ecology, ethics, science, spirituality). This discovery begins with trying the recipes in the restaurant area, which we have deliberately designed to be simple, natural and to follow the immutable rules of Feng Shui.
Exki
For all the Exki restaurants in Brussels >>> www.exki.be
Exki is a fast-service, high-quality restaurant offering fresh, natural products at any time of day, in a friendly and relaxing setting. Its motto is "natural", "fresh" and "ready". Exki refuses to use any additives in its dishes and some of its products are certified ORGANIC. For example, the bread, milk, yoghurt, baby vegetables, tarts, biscuits, jams, etc.
The passion of two women for healty food resulted in... Trop Bon. This snack - nearby Place Flagey and the ponds of Ixelles- respects the consumer, health and nature. The products are always from season, bio and local.
The philosophy of Le Pain Quotidien is to provide good value, high quality organic produce in a convivial rustic setting. We believe in a return to simplicity, sustainability and community, and try and push these values through everything we do.
Brussels' Organic markets
Discover the organic quality and flavour, directly from the producer to you. The two Brussels' main organic markets take place each Wednesday from 07.30-14.00 on Place de la Monnaie (Muntplein) and each wednesday till saturday from 10.00 to 18.00 & Sunday from 10.00 to 15.00 in the Ateliers des Tanneurs (58 rue des Tanneurs, 1000 Brussels) in the Marolles district. Sells: cheese, bread, vegetables and fruit, meat and charcuterie, organic wines, …
Cantillon
In these times when some farmers, who are conscious of the poor state of our environment and of our soils, have decided not to use chemical fertilizers or pesticides, the Cantillon Brewery wants to support this agriculture by using organically grown cereals for its beer.
Bio Lounge
116/120, rue de l' Enseignement - 1000 Bruxelles Tel: 02 / 218 54 00 www.biolounge.be
Let's eat Bio! Let's eat healthy! Let's eat Bio Lounge!
La Saga 9, avenue de la Chevalerie - 1040 Etterbeek Tel: 02 /734 40 98 www.lasaga.be
One of the few shops from Brussels 100% Bio-certified.
Le Tournant 168, Chaussée de Wavre - 1050 Ixelles Tel: 02 / 502 61 65
No reservation needed : you just come and eat! Madagascar, South-America, Far East, ... You will find meals from over the whole world, what doesn't mean that we forgot about the local specialties.
After learning his culinary skills under Paul Bocuse in Lyon, Charles Reboulet has worked in Montpelier, London and Paris in the restaurant business and more recently in his chosen craft as a baker. Paris's loss is Brussels gain as Charles has set up an open-plan bakery where you can see the craftsman at work. Bread tastes 100% bio like it should at this brand new atelier by St Katharine.
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