Name: Le Variétés
Address: Flagey, Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +3223201000

Belgian brasserie-rotisserie in the Art Deco Flagey building, combining traditional cuisine with vintage decor. Specialty roast chicken visible from the dining room, set in a historic venue at the heart of a lively Brussels neighborhood.

A culinary institution in an architectural gem

Le Variétés embodies the essence of a Belgian brasserie, nestled on the ground floor of the famous "Flagey steamship". This iconic building, designed by Joseph Diongre in the 1930s, provides a unique setting for this culinary destination.

Decor and ambiance

L-shaped dining room open to the bar and kitchen
Walls covered in Zebrano wood, preserving the original aesthetic
Art Deco atmosphere faithful to the building's spirit
Visible rotisserie and kitchen, adding a theatrical dimension to the meal

Cuisine and specialties

Focus on Belgian gastronomic classics
Spit-roasted chicken, the restaurant's signature dish
Revisited traditional dishes: shrimp croquettes, vol-au-vent, tomatoes with shrimp
Culinary innovations such as squid carbonara

Unique experience

Immersion in Brussels' architectural history
Direct observation of the rotisserie process
Collection of vintage Irish coffee glasses

Practical information

Terrace available
Ideal before an event at Flagey
Suitable for meals with friends, family, or special occasions
Varied menu satisfying meat lovers, fish enthusiasts, and vegetarians

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