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L'Ecailler du palais royal is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.3/10 Service: 9.3/10 Atmosphere: 8.8/10

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L'Ecailler du palais royal is identified as offering seafood cuisine.

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L'Ecailler du palais royal

Name: L'Ecailler du palais royal
Address: Bodenbroekstraat 18, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
Price range: €130 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Restaurant menu

Menu photo2 photos

Food photo105 photos

Type of cuisineSeafood

Average price€130

ChefCarlos Gallardo

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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Pêche du jour (Business lunch)€55 per guest

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Menu Découverte en 4 étapes€95 per guest

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Menu Découverte en 6 étapes€119 per guest

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Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

755 reviews

Ambience

8.6

Food

9.2

Service

9.3

Real experiences from real diners
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Olga F. • 3 reviews
June 21, 2025
5/10
Not recommended. Pluses: very friendly service, nice style of interior, you feel nice there. Neutral: main course was fried sea bream with seasonal vegetables. It was fine but not smth interesting. Fish was a bit undercooked for my taste, but not a big deal. Dessert was the best dish out of all. It was not heavy as it might seem. But again lack of flavours, instead of chocolate ice cream they could add more pears or other fruits. Minuses: two starters were awful. First was Hering with tomato and green beans. Hering was with small bones, a tail and pieces of scale. Tomato was plastic like from a cheap supermarket. It was not to pleasant eat at all. I had to return a dish after two bites. Second starter was white fish with red paper sauce and eggplant caviar. Better than the first one but taste was not balanced, fish was overcooked. Overall impression - the menu was not a good value, surprised that this restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide. Hope their dinner menu is much better

Anna T. • 3 reviews
April 19, 2025
10/10
Great food and perfect service. Thank you!

Sandar R. • 1 review
April 1, 2025
10/10
we had the best attention to our need, great experience, and top service

Filomena W. • 8 reviews
April 1, 2025
10/10
The service was impeccable exactly as you would expect from a Michelin recommended restaurant. The food was prepared perfectly and the flavor of profiles spit on. The the only thing not fitting with the first 3 courses was dessert while the sorbet was tasty overall presentation was underwhelming

Sergej B. • 1 review
March 29, 2025
10/10
My favorite restaurant in Brussels just amazing 🤩

Daniel S. • 4 reviews
March 28, 2025
10/10
Wonderful night with delicious food!

Harun T. • 1 review
March 21, 2025
9.5/10
Everything we tried was delicious and meticulously prepared… we enjoyed the service as well very cozy and to the point… I would recommend it to everyone…

Stephanie B. • 11 reviews
March 3, 2025
10/10
Amazing food

Mary H. • 1 review
December 24, 2024
10/10
My family visited on Christmas Eve. It was our first time in Bruxelles and we couldn't have desired a better dining experience. All of our meals were delicious and the service was superior!

Doug P. • 5 reviews
December 31, 2024
10/10
Superb food, service and experience. Will definitely return!

Alex C. • 1 review
December 31, 2024
9.5/10
Exceptional food & service. The restaurant also made an extra effort to accommodate a larger group of people at the last moment. Worth every penny.

Françoise Denise O. • 1 review
December 24, 2024
10/10
The setting has a great contribution, especially for the Christmas Eve , very cozy atmosphere, not noisy and so comfortable for a special family gathering such a success . Staff is very nice and helpful. Each plate well prepared carefully bringing a tasty, delicious and colorful meal as a whole .

eteli m. • 2 reviews
December 24, 2024
10/10
Outstanding experience! Delicious food, too service and beautiful decor.

Bill M. • 5 reviews
December 3, 2024
10/10
Great service, wonderful food, great relaxed vibe

Maxime D. • 1 review
December 2, 2024
10/10
Service was perfect, food was delicate and delicious. Quiet and cosy place. It was excellent!

Bernd K. • 2 reviews
November 12, 2024
9.5/10
Top Service, very good Taste

Ajit S. • 1 review
November 7, 2024
10/10
Excellent service, excellent food and great ambiance

david r. • 10 reviews
October 12, 2024
9/10
+1
the desert and pre-desert were amazing. other dishes were more classic but well done and well dressed.

Janez S. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
9.5/10
The relaxed atmosphere, with great food, was perfect for the end of a busy day and getting even closer with business partners

Terry S. • 3 reviews
September 6, 2024
6.5/10
Friendly service. Limited offer of fish. Overpriced dishes considering the quality . Small portions . Fish should be served with some salad or grilled veggies

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

328 reviews

Location

Bodenbroekstraat 18, 1000 Bruxelles

tramway Royale (TT93- T94) / Bus Royal (B27-B95-BN04-BN05-BN06-BN08-BN09-BN10-BN11)

Parking Poelaert ou Albertine à 200 m

Awards & Certifications

MICHELIN Guide

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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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 ca...

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L'Ecailler du palais royal is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.3/10
- Service: 9.3/10
- Atmosphere: 8.8/10