Big Mama
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Popular dishes
Our famous caramelized spare ribs, mixed salad and Belgian fries
€17
Chef's soup
€7
Restaurant menu
- Shrimp croquettes and mixed salad (Belgian specialty)
- €15
- Cheese croquettes and mixed salad (Belgian specialty)
- €12
- (fondus fromage)
- Chef's soup
- €7
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Meinrad G. • 1 review
April 10, 2024
10/10The small restaurant was suprising! We were a party of 10 people and he service waas good although another group of the same size was also present. The food was very good, the mussels were excellent (only the spicy ones are really spicy!). Very good selection of fine Belgian beers. Will come again!
Jeongho J. • 1 review
February 28, 2024
10/10Good food, along with great hospitality, made the dining experience unforgettable.
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Simone A. • 25 reviews
February 3, 2024
9/10super friendly staff, good atmosphere and great local cousine!
Jenna P. • 2 reviews
January 5, 2024
10/10We were looking for a place that was a little bit removed from the activity of the old town and found this restaurant. The menu seemed simple, but everything was incredibly tasty. I loved the Vol au Vent. My husband had the beef stew, which was also delicious. We enjoyed our dinner very much.
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Giuseppe D. • 54 reviews
October 7, 2023
10/10Nice and friendly atmosphere and great food with a good selection of beers. Very good quality vs price. Recomended!
Bruno g. • 25 reviews
April 27, 2023
10/10Really good! My second time there and still very friendly welcome , with high quality Belgian food and a good portfolio of a paired beers. I'll definitely come back
Lauren C. • 2 reviews
April 16, 2023
8.5/10Beautiful food and lovely waiters who made us feel very welcome. Good selection of beers. In a good location too. Good price too for the quality of food.
Samantha M. • 1 review
April 6, 2023
10/10Our favourite restaurant of the trip! The owner/staff are so full of character and welcoming. It felt far more local than many of the other restaurants in the busier part of town and also more reasonably priced. Would highly recommend for a relaxed, local, friendly experience! Thank you for making our last night in Brussels so special!
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James S. • 2 reviews
February 22, 2023
9.5/10Lovely little restaurant, quality food and drinks. Highly recommend. Friendly service with recommendations.
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Julius P. • 25 reviews
January 28, 2023
4.5/10Atmosphere was okay, service was friendly. But the food was awful! Way too expensive for what it’s worth. You’re better off going to a place that has a lunch day menu (3-course). which is the same price you would pay for a main here but not worth it. They say fries is Belgian but you get the typical fries from a fast food ( which might even has better fries than this restaurant, they don’t serve the typical Belgian ones). There were a lot of super tiny (literally 1-2cm) double-fry pieces too. I saw the other tables barely even touched their food. The beef stew itself was not good at all.
Katie K. • 1 review
January 22, 2023
10/10This little restaurant was just what we needed. Really good, warm, home cooked Belgium dishes, and owners at this restaurant make you feel especially welcome. I would definitely go back.
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Jackline R. • 1 review
December 22, 2022
10/10Had an enjoyable time here! Mussels and chicken mushrooms were great. The staffs were really friendly!! highly recommended ! Merry christmas :)
Nicola P. • 3 reviews
December 9, 2022
7.5/10We just had meat balls liègeois and moussels bruxelloise, because we had right before waffle and chocolate... overall good, nice people and simple location. Prices: medium
Alun F. • 2 reviews
October 20, 2022
10/10This is one of the best places if you value good food at reasonable prices with friendly and efficient service, and great atmosphere. It's a little away from the tourist traps and has a really authentic feel. Great for an evening out with friends.
Barney C. • 2 reviews
September 29, 2022
9.5/10Solid food in a chill, laid back ambiance.
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Jesús L. • 11 reviews
September 3, 2022
10/10The service was really nice. We were eating really fast and we did not notice lack of attention. We are going to be a few days so maybe we will repeat.
Marjolein O. • 1 review
August 25, 2022
10/10My favourite restaurant in Brussels. I take everyone there, friends, family, colleagues, business contacts, and am never disappointed. The fries are great!
Jeffrey M. • 10 reviews
August 12, 2022
7/10Excellent belgian food. Mix of tourists and locals. Family owned restaurant-one server for all tables- funny server but understaffed resulting in slow service.
Paul H. • 41 reviews
July 17, 2022
8.5/10Good good,. The owner
Murray T. • 1 review
June 4, 2022
10/10Big Mama was a wonderful find! It offers some traditional Belgium dishes as well as some classics. Food quality was superb. The owner is very friendly, cheerful and welcoming. You can tell that he really enjoys what he does. It has a good, but not overwhelming selection of Belgium beers, and the house white wine is outstanding! I would highly recommend Big Mama for excellent food, very reasonably priced, with above par service.
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Opening timeOpen today
How to get to the restaurant
Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 41, 1000, Bruxelles, Belgium
Public transport
Tram - Anneessens ou Bourse (T3, T4 et T32) - Metro 1 et 5 - Gare Centrale train - Bus 29, 38, 48, 49, 63, 65, 66, 71, 86, 95 - Grand Place
Additional information
Parking Albertine-Square (ticket 5€ de 19h à 05h)
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