The first Belgian cookery writers regularly described the Ilôt Sacré as the “Belly of Brussels”. Nowadays, opinions are more qualified. The district’s touristic implosion has not enhanced its reputation of times gone by. And yet...

And yet, establishments working for culinary rehabilitation, even if few and far between, are indeed to be found there. Among those, we can without the slightest doubt doff our toque to the Saint Laurent. Roberto Masson, like Don Quixotte, has come to set up his ovens in the historical heart of Brussels. This famous chef divides his time between room and kitchen in a bright decor that is just right for his simple, natural preparations. You can savour there some traditional Belgian preparations interpreted with talent: waterzooi, croquettes de crevettes. Alongside these musts, you will also find pastas, offal, and game when in season.

Tourists, Brusselers and businessmen

As many delights which, if they charm the tourists, also captivate the real Brusselers, enchanted to take up with the Ilot Sacré’s soul again. Lastly, fans of business lunches, office banquets and other more or less joyful receptions will find what they’re looking for in the various rooms that the Saint Laurent has available.