Moutarde

On the sunniest corner of Place Saint-Boniface – where Campion once stood, a long-time Brussels institution for photography – you’ll now find Moutarde.

This neo-bistro serving Belgo-French cuisine was opened by two friends: Victor Roisin, already known for Gratin on Place du Châtelain, and Tom Damour, architect.

The menu ticks all the Belgian brasserie classics – américain frites (€25), shrimp croquettes (€19), and a proper dame blanche (€12) – alongside a few French staples like Comté gougères and saucisse-purée (€23). To start, I really loved the beef tartare with bone marrow (€19), made from ribeye trimmings as part of a zero-waste approach. A solid 10 out of 10 as well for the skate wing with mashed potatoes and brown butter (€33): simply perfect, truly delicious. We obviously wrapped things up with a dame blanche, which we almost regretted sharing. Bonus points for the cocktails (€12–€13) – it had been a while since we’d had a genuinely great espresso martini.

As for the décor, the space is beautifully done, to the point where it’s hard to believe you were buying photo film here just a few months ago. A lovely mix of dark wood paneling, deep midnight-blue velvet banquettes, and Formica tables creates a subtle Parisian bistro feel – one we can’t wait to see come alive on the terrace when warmer days return.

In the dining room, the service is relaxed, warm, and welcoming; the lighting is low, and the playlist jumps from the Black Eyed Peas to Alicia Keys. An address we’ll be coming back to often.