Restrained by attractive décor that well matches the food, that is delicious and beautifully presented. Lunch with two courses is 15 euro – very good value – and in the evening a main course will set you back 15-22 euro. Interesting wine list and good, attentive service. Simply very friendly.

A charming brasserie with an interesting design made by the sculptor Armand Joncker. Well made French-Belgian food and an interesting and good-value wine list. Brasserie Toucan, avenue Louis Lepoutre 1 (corner of chaussée de Waterloo), 1050 Bruxelles, ph. 02 345 30 17, open every day 10 AM to midnight.