How is The Poet rated?

The Poet is rated 8.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 8.7/10 Service: 8.5/10 Atmosphere: 8.7/10

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What type of cuisine is served at The Poet?

The Poet is identified as offering european cuisine.

According to TheFork users, The Poet is one of the trendiest restaurants in Brussels at the moment.

Is The Poet a good place to eat on a budget?

Absolutely, you can reserve at The Poet to enjoy a nice but economic dinner.

Is The Poet open on Sundays?

Yes, The Poet has been identified as opened on Sundays.

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The Poet

Name: The Poet
Address: Parnassusstraat 19, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Price range: €30 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.7

Restaurant menu

Menu photo1 photos

Food photo17 photos

Type of cuisineEuropean

Average price€30

ChefJerome Ragon

The poet burger from belfurn angus farm

€22

200g beef, crispy bacon, comté cheese 15 month old, oignon confit, isigny cream, french fries

Corn-fed chicken “label rouge”

€24

Pan-fried gnocchi, asparagus, morel cream

Irish beef tenderloin

€36

Potato confit, black garlic, asparagus, jus

Bookable on TheFork

Quick Lunch€25 per guest

Permanent TheFork offer

Reviews

8.7
of 10

Fabulous

235 reviews

Ambience

8.7

Food

8.7

Service

8.5

Real experiences from real diners
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Luís M. • 1 review
February 4, 2025
9.5/10
Very good food and space

May A. • 1 review
December 31, 2024
7/10
We had a very nice experience at The Poet. The buffet and the services were very good, we enjoyed the food menu and the drinks, the staff were very friendly, cooperative and quite efficient. The only thing that was missing is the ambiance and the festive atmosphere, as it was New Year's Eve; what we expecting and other guests around us who chose to spend New Year's Eve in Brussels coming from other European countries is music and festive ambiance, I hope this point can be considered for the future as it can make the full package a great one. Best regards

Sebastián P. • 1 review
December 31, 2024
10/10
It was a lovely dinner, food was delicious and service was perfect.

Gunda M. • 2 reviews
December 13, 2024
9/10
Staff was exceptional! Most friendly I've seen in Brussels in last years. Ambiance and decorations were nice. I didn't try many dishes but drinks were tasty and I liked the touch of real flowers!

Marty Gorman G. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
6/10
Nice pub grub but service was very hard to get

Sharon P. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
9.5/10
Great food, nice wine, lovely staff

Annie L. • 2 reviews
August 9, 2024
8.5/10
nice staff and environment

Viorel C. • 2 reviews
May 20, 2024
10/10
The team is very warm, professional and helping.

Dominika M. • 1 review
May 1, 2024
10/10
Great place with amazing food and cocktails. The service was also very nice and helpful.

Kristen L. • 1 review
April 6, 2024
10/10
Great service and exquisite food! The oxtail croquettes were especially delicious.

helena c. • 1 review
April 11, 2024
9/10
we really enjoyed the workshop, we learnt some things, it was very well conducted and cocktails were really good. The break to have some bites was also nice, good food and nice ambiance with live music.

Michael K. • 1 review
March 15, 2024
10/10
This restaurant is Amazing. The service is excellent and the place is just beautiful. I wanna thank again to the team and specially the lady who was serving us and her patience is something to applaud. I had an amazing birthday and my friends & discover this place and we will be back.

Pinar y. • 7 reviews
February 6, 2024
10/10
Excellent service, makes the difference ;) Food was lovely

Elif K. • 1 review
January 11, 2024
10/10
I was expecting more food and there was no explanation about what kind of food there would be. Either you make open buffet or provide clear information. Alcohols with variety and workshop presentation were excellent.

Georgina S. • 2 reviews
December 31, 2023
10/10
We were visiting Brussels for a few days for the new year celebrations and wanted something a little different to your usual evening dinner, the poet was perfect for this. The 7 course meal allowed us to try several different dishes which were all cooked perfectly and extremely flavourful. Staff were very attentive and chatty as well. Overall we had a great experience and would highly recommend.

Lorenzo L. • 1 review
September 27, 2023
10/10
An amazing experience! We had dinner at "The Poet" restaurant last week and it was truly a special evening. The warm welcome, the sublime aesthetics of the venue and the kindness of the staff proved to be comforting and enveloping elements, guaranteeing a sense of pleasantness and relax. The menu and cuisine are also excellent. Particular note of prestige goes to the Maitre Emmanuel: a helpful, kind and friendly professional. The perfection of formalities did not prevent him from being present, pleasant and from accompanying us on a human level throughout the evening. A big thank you to Emmanuel and the restaurant "The Poet" which I recommend for a special evening!

Blake C. • 1 review
May 15, 2023
4/10
Very slow service. 30 minutes before receiving our drinks - overall a 2 hour evening having only a main course. Food not worth the wait, nor the price sadly.

Kenia F. • 1 review
April 28, 2023
7/10
Sooo disappointing. Only 4 tables in the restaurant and they took 45 minutes to get our appetizers. Clearly someone forgot to put in order. This restaurant got great reviews from Tripadvisors and clearly something is wrong here. The menu was very limited and food was good, not great, just good. The drinks were also ok. Would not recommend or go back.
The Poet • Owner
Dear Kenia, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your observation on The Fork. Your comments are important to us as they will be used to continue working on achieving excellence. We are currently working on training a team of new joiners. Please accept our most sincere apologies as you had to wait 45 minutes. Having a limited menu is a choice from our side as we have decided to work with local as well as season products. We do hope you will give us the opportunity to better serve you on your next visit. Best regards, Clément Aupin Director of Operations

sandrina l. • 1 review
April 23, 2023
9/10
Great restaurant, nice setting, delicious food, good prices! A little suggestion maybe to have more starter options on the menu? Three is somewhat limited. Keep up the good work!
The Poet • Owner
Dear Sandrina, I am delighted to read you had a great time in our restaurant and also that you have found food delicious. Thank you very much for taking the time to share these marvelous comments. They have already been shared to the entire team with the purpose to keep pushing for excellence. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Clément Director of Operations

Alena M. • 1 review
March 16, 2023
3/10
Read all negative reviews and still gave it a chance! What a fool am I! The food is okay, not a disaster, but nothing good neither. Drinks, atmosphere are the same. But fine, lets talk about the service. Waiters are not trained, waiting time is over the limit, plus, as cherry on top, they wanted us to pay twice. So never again.
The Poet • Owner
Dear Alena, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at The Poet. Your observations are very important to us as it will help our team improve our quality of service. Allow me to insist on the fact that our Chef is using seasonal products and as much as possible found locally. We are currently working on a new Food and Beverage menu which will be launched in April. I do hope you will give the opportunity to come back at The Poet despite your recent disappointment. Best regards, Clément Aupin Director of Operations

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

275 reviews

Location

Parnassusstraat 19, 1050 Brussels

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The Poet is rated 8.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 8.7/10
- Service: 8.5/10
- Atmosphere: 8.7/10