The best Fusion and international cuisine restaurants Belgium

The detour to this island created in 1640 by the Spanish occupants is the pretext for a beautiful boat ride with a breathtaking view of some historic sites. Once landed in a beautiful house among the trees, starred chef Robert Van Eygen crackles his ovens to deliver plates of traditional and more creative recipes, to perfection, and Norwegian salmon specialties (home-smoked and gravlax marinated). Remarkable also an original wine list, which offers a plethora of grands crus.

The Carlos in question is Carlos Castaño, the Colombian-born chef and owner who has set up shop in a beautiful Art Deco building with eye-catching stained glass windows. He offers market cuisine with 2 faces: on the one hand, Belgian gastronomic classics (shrimp croquettes, Liège meatballs, American...) and on the other, dishes from other parts of the world, such as papas rellenas or fillet of sea bass with manioc coulis and coconut milk. It's a neighborhood restaurant that the inhabitants of the Observatoire district have quickly adopted.

In this 15th century building where money was controlled, everything is home-made and the cuisine is fusion. The specialty is the fish waterzooi à la Gantoise, rather classic. But there is also a lot of exoticism. For example, the prawns with chilli and honey represent Thailand, and the beef carpaccio displays Italian flavors. In the same spirit, the crocodile fillet with coconut sauce rubs shoulders with the kangaroo fillet with shallot and port sauce or the chicken with moambé, a Congolese specialty. Vegetarian dishes are not to be outdone either.

The Hotel August restaurant offers top-flight gourmet cuisine, created by two-star Dutch chef Nick Bril. Barely open, it has been awarded the Gault & Millau label. Daring combinations combine seasonal and local ingredients with exotic touches. In the historic setting of a former Augustinian convent, tables are set along the corridor that runs alongside the original chapel. For those who want to enjoy a moment of calm in the city, the covered, heated terrace in the garden offers a privileged shelter.

With its pleasant setting, this restaurant is known as the best in the city. Housed in an 18th century mansion, it serves pleasant Franco-Belgian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, accompanied by good wines. Here you can enjoy, for example, a cod fillet in a crust of crusty bread, dijonaise sauce, broccoli, salicornia and mashed potatoes. The menu also offers many small gourmet dishes to share. You can also have breakfast, tea and, in summer, you can eat on the shaded terrace.

With its world maps, objects from the four corners of the globe and a stuffed zebra on the wall, the journey begins when you push the door. This exotico-tropical trip can be found on the menu through tapas to share, fusion dishes and original salads (Cajun chicken wrap with guacamole, Mac Marrakech burger with lamb...), but there are also timeless Flemish cuisine with beer. The exotic cocktails are also exotic. In summer, terrace and pretty interior court. We bet here on the eccentric decoration, but the plate is creative and affordable.

Here's a Hawaiian poké bowls cantine a stone's throw from Louise and Châtelain. We like the personalized, cosy feel of the place, with surfboards on the bar, photos and a very Hawaiian decor, with cushions on the benches. Behind the counter, you can compose your own bowl or choose one already made, like the Maguro (with tuna, shoyu and sesame, avocado, mango, edamame, pickled ginger, mint and sriracha mayo). The Komo salad for starters is vegetarian and excellent. Smoothie bowls are also available for breakfast.

Ideally located on Tournai's Grand'Place, L'Olivia brasserie is first and foremost the dream of John Thys, who runs the establishment with great enthusiasm! It's the ideal place to have a drink with friends and share a delicious meal! It's truly a place for sharing and festive moments. L'Olivia offers an ever-changing menu, as well as daily lunchtime suggestions. Let yourself be guided by a welcoming and dynamic team. The cosy setting and pleasant terrace in fine weather guarantee a truly relaxing moment!