L'Ecailler du palais royal
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L'Ecailler du palais royal
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L'Écailler is a Brussels institution. The turquoise tiles behind the long bar, the wonderful woodwork, the gorgeous carpets and the nostalgic charm ...
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Restaurant menu
- Solettes de Zeebrugge meunière (la pièce)
- €39
- Saint-Pierre en filet grillé, carpaccio de poires, risotto aux tomates séchées
- €30
- Risotto de homard à l'armoricaine
- €21
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Daniele W. • 2 reviews
April 27, 2024
10/10An exquisite fine dining adventure, perfect for a romantic date. We really enjoyed the 6 service menu and we did not realize that nearly 3 h passed. Service and food impeccable. Adequate prices for the service provided. An ideal place for special occasions at the heart of Brussels.
Oliver F. • 1 review
April 6, 2024
10/10Lovely service, great food!
Christian O. • 2 reviews
March 14, 2024
10/10Perfect Restaurant!
James B. • 3 reviews
February 16, 2024
10/10Exquisite 6 course menu. Gorgeous presentation, well balanced sauces and delightful course of fish including seabream and birch as well as expertly prepared free range chicken. Service was responsive, friendly and knowledgeable. Spacing was well placed and lighted, creating a cozy overall atmosphere.
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Henrik R. • 11 reviews
February 14, 2024
10/10Everything went well and food was good. However, the price on The Fork App said 119€ per Menu. Price at the Restaurant was 175€ per Menu.
Susan s. • 13 reviews
January 31, 2024
10/10A lovely venue, elegant and quiet. Young attentive staff made our evening very enjoyable. We took the 4 course menu for 95 euros. Each dish, 3 fish and 1 dessert was excellent. You can have wine by the glass and a one off price for water that was poured all evening. A delicious amuse bouche, excellent coffee, a real treat.
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Aki N. • 1 review
January 26, 2024
10/10The food and service were fantastic. Our table was on the 1st floor (above the ground floor) which was good because it was very quiet, but we hope we could've experienced the lively main dinning room. We need to come back again when we are more hungry, as both my wife any I could not finish the main dish due to late lunch and big portion. What a pity!
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Peter V. • 1 review
January 23, 2024
8.5/10Service was excellent! The entre we had had a poached egg with a wonderful sauce and a small portion of caviar on top. Although teh dish was very tasty overall, the egg white was still a bit runny around the yoke (which didnt bother me much because tje sauce Although the
Roberta M. • 1 review
January 7, 2024
10/10Food was exquisite, service was impeccable. It was a joy to experience.
Luiz Eduardo N. • 2 reviews
October 15, 2023
10/10Fish in the salt oven was better then those in Paris.
Bart D. • 1 review
December 30, 2023
10/10Excellent ! 👌
James D. • 2 reviews
December 3, 2023
5.5/10This was very disappointing. We had booked for the Michelin experience which was supposed to be a seafood based menu with Lobster and other treats. We had also stated allergies in advance. On arrival, we were given a table where one diner was on a banquette, unfortunately this also meant they were right on top of the large space between cushions, so we moved our table sideways. How no one has ever noticed this is beyond belief. Anyway, we proceeded with a starter and it soon became obvious that it contained chillies, one of the allergies. Upon asking the waiter, he went to the kitchen and returned to say, No there weren't any chillies in it. We insisted and off he toddled again only to return to say sorry, there were. That's it, tough. As for the main course, it turned out to be Duck, so what happened to the Michelin menu, you may well ask, well we'd given up. on that, in fact we never saw a menu at all Meanwhile, it seemed obvious to us that the whole place seemed like a staff training school with things forgotten and insecure waiters. Dessert turned out to be a Paris-Brest, which was ridiculously inedible and could have been used as a hockey puck. It was obvious that we were by no means alone in being unable to even cut the pastry, as people sat tapping it with their cutlery. We complained and the waitress laughed and said she'd tell the chef. Got the bill, no apologies, nothing and as we don't like to cause a fuss we tried to leave. As people who've been dining in Belgium & Brussels for 30 or so years this had to be one of the worst meals we've ever had. Avoid at all costs.
Declan D. • 1 review
November 30, 2023
10/10Spontaneous booking for Me but so pleased I did Fabulous Dover Sole and Sancerre Ben the waiter ably assisted by Philip delivered fabulous from the Chef. Will be back .
Sergej B. • 1 review
September 8, 2023
10/10We love this place
Lieven C. • 1 review
June 19, 2023
10/10romantic dining, impeccable service, great food and interesting wine list, this has been our favorite place at Sablon in Brussels for years!!
Heber C. • 2 reviews
June 17, 2023
10/10Just yesterday I went for dinner at a 1 star Michelin restaurant. This afternoon, I am confronted with much better food, service and comfort. Very impressed, bravo! I weill def return.
Valerie C. • 1 review
April 20, 2023
8.5/10A Brussels classic pricy but best oysters and croquettes. Only minus you don't charge €28 for for asparagus ...service is charming and impeccable . I was sad because I could get some Zélande oyster on that day but I had some smoked eels.
Graeme F. • 1 review
April 17, 2023
10/10Dont be fooled by the lacklustre exterior of the restaurant, this is a jewel in the Brussels culinary crown. Whilst we were disappointed not to have secured our requested booth the staff went into overdrive to compensate. Food was excellent, service impeccable and ambiance intimate. We will return on our next trip to Brussels
Eva R. • 1 review
January 9, 2023
10/10The restaurant is a rear delight! We had the specials which were delicious and beautifully presented. Highly, highly recommend it!
Roger W. • 1 review
December 10, 2022
6/10I have eaten at the resturant many times over the past 25 years with fond memories of great sea food and vibrant atmosphere. So after some ten years decided to dine there again during my trip to Brussels. Unfortnately the lady has not aged well; faciliies were tired, carpets dirty and the food was mondane. As a single guest I was relegated to an empty second floor dining room. I am left with fond memories of a previous times
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About this restaurant
ANTIQUES DISTRICT, located in Sablon, "L'écailler du Palais Royal" opened in 1967 by Marcel Kreusch, former owner of the Villa Lorraine who wanted to offer a superior class of cuisine class at affordable prices. LONDON PUB, "L'écailler du Palais Royal" was inspired by the pubs of the British capital that served fish and shellfish only in a minimalist decor, with small tables and high chairs at the bar.
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Bodenbroekstraat 18, 1000 Bruxelles
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