The best tapas bars Belgium

ABC Mateos mixes Brussels and Spanish tradition by offering delicious tapas (in a very popular Street Bar formula) directly linked to the daily arrivals of fish and shellfish. Sea snails, shrimp croquettes, fish soups, grilled sardines, fried smelts, paella, oysters, all accompanied by a glass of white wine... Small selection of Spanish wines to take away. You can lick your fingers and keep them clean to start a seafood platter, if ordered. In short, this is much more than a fishmonger's, welcome to Max's!

Cold, hot, as suggestions or seasonal, the tapas are homemade with touches from here and elsewhere such as the tapas... poutine or Spanish, Greek and South American. We also found a goat cheese and zucchini lasagna, coconut milk curry dumplings, Brazilian-style scampi and spighe with truffle cream: 4 home-made classics. Freshness and discovery are the order of the day and the mix of flavours and spices is surprising. To drink, cocktails, about fifteen beers and a good list of wines from Europe and the world.

Restaurant specializing in tapas, conveniently located on the Grote Markt in the center of Mechelen. You can enjoy traditional Spanish dishes, including gambas, tortillas, patatas bravas, marinated peppers, meatballs, fried calamari, charcuterie and Iberian cheeses, all to share. The place is friendly, the decor successful, especially the wall all in wooden slats, and the prices reasonable. Ideal for a lunch break or an aperitif with friends. Local craft beers on tap.