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Brussels' best mussels
Eurostar's guide to where to eat mussels in Brussels.
Where to eat mussels in Brussels
A steaming casserole of plump, juicy mussels with crisp golden fries to dip in their aromatic juices: as legendary pairings go, it’s up there with Antony and Cleopatra or cheese and wine. Brussels, whatever your budget, style or appetite, has something for everyone. Discover our Where to eat in Brussels: a foodie guide for more inspiration.
Take a direct Eurostar train from London to Brussels in only 2 hours and 16 minutes and you'll be dining on the best mussels in Brussels in no time.
Where to find the best mussels in Brussels
Le Chou de Bruxelles
Rue de Florence 26, 1050
With Jacques Brel on the walls and Manneken Pis sweeties with the bill, this cosy, knick-knack filled brasserie is as Belgian as it gets.
Mussels come 30 different ways, including in gueuze or Chimay beer, or flambéed with apple and Calvados.
Chez Léon
Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000
It’s a tourist favourite, but for good reason: five generations of the Vanlancker family have been wrangling mussels since 1893, so you’re in the safest of hands.
If your initial portion of frites looks a bit undersized, don’t panic – seconds, and even thirds, come as standard.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Rue des Bouchers 13, 1000
King Leopold III was a regular customer (opting for sole meunière and a plate of mussels), so you’re in illustrious company in this Brussels institution, all starched napkins and stained glass.
Try escargot-style mussels (oven-roasted with garlic butter), invented here by founder Calixte Veulemans.
François
Quai aux Briques 2, 1000
The Place Sainte-Catherine is swimming in fish restaurants, but François is a cut above: a restaurant and neighbouring shop where locals pick up the freshest fish.
It’s a family affair. The current owner’s great-grandparents started out serving mussels – washed in a bathtub – and hand-cut fries.
Taverne du Passage
Galerie de la Reine 30, 1000
Located in the beautiful 19th century Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert shopping arcade, the Taverne du Passage, virtually unchanged since it opened in 1928, is a lovely spot for a treat: white-coated waiters serve Belgian classics, including perfect moules marinières, in a beautiful Art Deco room.
Friture René
Place de la Résistance 17, 1070
Slightly out of the way but well worth the detour, Friture René isn’t, as the name suggests, a frite joint, but a lovely traditional brasserie with inspired modern touches.
It’s the spot to try moules parquées, mussels served raw with mustard vinaigrette.
Cheap tickets from London to Brussels
Travelling from London to Brussels with Eurostar is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 1 hour 53 mins. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Use our lowest fare finder below to grab our cheapest train tickets from London to Brussels.
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Yes, you can travel direct on a London to Brussels train in just 1 hour and 58 minutes. Book your trip with Eurostar to Brussels from only £39* one way.
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Tickets from £39 per person one way based on a mandatory return trip in Standard from London St Pancras International to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Lille, for travel between 24/06/2025 to 17/09/2025. Subject to availability. Availability varies according to dates and times. Blackout dates may apply. The earlier you book, the more availability. Correct as at 07/05/2025.