The Art of Mushrooms
Brussels harbors true treasures for mushroom enthusiasts. From gourmet restaurants to specialized boutiques, including a unique concept, our selection takes you on a discovery of three addresses where mushrooms reign supreme. Prepare yourself for a gustatory journey where truffles and their fungi cousins come in all forms.
Parc de Wolvendael
This intimate gourmet restaurant, located near the Sablon, offers a culinary experience centered around truffles. In an elegant setting with 20 seats, chef Christophe Durieux and his wife Eve offer seasonal tasting menus combining tradition and innovation. The creative cuisine blends land and sea products, with specialties featuring black truffles, quality seafood, and meats such as wild venison. The dishes, artistically plated on handcrafted Pieter Stockman porcelain, are served with attentive service. Recognized by the Gault Millau and Delta d'Or guides, Le Rabassier requires a reservation several weeks in advance.
Saint-Gilles
This unique Brussels restaurant offers an in-depth culinary exploration of mushrooms. Open for two decades, Café des Spores offers a seasonal menu of 2 to 5 courses, where mushrooms are featured from appetizer to dessert. Creative preparations include raw mushrooms in tartare, stuffed, lacquered, in mousse, or pan-fried, with meat, fish, and vegetarian options. The establishment favors local and organic mushrooms, adapting to arrivals and seasons. The setting, spread over two floors with an open kitchen, combines slate walls, raw wood, and industrial touches, creating a festive and atypical atmosphere.
Saint-Job
Founded in 2004, this specialized boutique is a paradise for truffle lovers in Brussels. Le Palais de la Truffe stands out for its direct sourcing from Italian and French growers, ensuring quality and traceability. The offer includes fresh truffles from Italy and France, as well as their own range of truffle products developed with Italian preparers. You can find black and white truffles, as well as derivative products such as oil, butter, carpaccio, and truffle velouté. The boutique, with its refined atmosphere, also offers gift assortments and caters to both professionals and individuals.
Published: Sept 26, 2024
Updated: Nov 2, 2024