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“Great food, excellent service”
Review of Comme chez Soi

Comme chez Soi
Ranked #37 of 4,227 Restaurants in Brussels
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $138 - $312
Cuisines: European
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Restaurant details
Good for: Special occasions
Dining options: Late Night, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Description: Michelin star restaurant run by Chef Lionel Rigolet, his wife Laurence and their incredible team. Since 1926.
Reviewed July 20, 2016

We like to return every year to this place. We asked for a table in the kitchen, where we can view the chefs, a very nice experience.
This was their last night before their summer holidays, and we were presented with a fixed menu. Still, as returning customers, we were also offered some extra options as starters. A great wine, excellent food, and excellent friendly service make this one of our favorite places in Brussels.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed July 11, 2016

Review for: Saturday night, six course menu.

My mother and I came from London to celebrate her 80th birthday. This was by FAR the most disappointing food we ate in Brussels - and the simply outrageous price would have paid for all the rest, twice over!

My heart sank from the first amuse bouche. Too cold and thus tasteless. I had a horrible feeling, from that moment, that the food would be far from spectacular. I shan't go into detail and bore you. Let me say that I left half my food uneaten and let that be enough.

If I were to sum up my criticism of the kitchen I would say this: it seemed to lack confidence. Or perhaps it has too much? Everything was grossly under-seasoned (and I say that as someone who tries not to eat too much salt, sugar and fat). It was a timid, bland meal. Nothing "exploded" on the tastebuds. Nothing amazed - not even the presentation.

The room itself is small, but charming enough, if you like Art Deco. The seats weren't especially comfortable. The staff were pleasant, if a little supercilious.

All in all, this was the most disappointing high-end restaurant I've ever experienced.

Next day (Sunday) we went for brunch at Fabrique, which, in its unpretentious way, was utterly charming and delicious - and a sixth of the price. Amazingly, we sat next to a couple who'd been in Comme Chez Soi the night before! They agreed with us, that the experience had been far from spectacular. They were French, by the way, not dreadful English, like us.

Sorry, Comme Chez Sois - you need to up your game before you lose another star. In fact, you don't even deserve one. Our local one-star restaurant in London (where we ate only last week) serves far better food, in a far nicer setting.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed July 9, 2016

Generally I am not particularly interested in visiting Michelin restaurants (and try to avoid them). I booked Comme Chez Soi by chance and have absolutely no regrets.

The food was fabulous....exceptional.... the head waiter very warm and friendly and the service excellent.

A great evening of top, top dining..... recommended 100% !

Worth every penny !!

Date of visit: June 2016
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1  Thank Glen F
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Reviewed July 8, 2016 via mobile

Got lucky with the decrease in tourism in Belgium and got a table here a day ahead. My first experience at a 2 star Michelin restaurant and it did not disappoint. Not stuffy or arrogant, but very elegant and enjoyable. While I'm very familiar with California wines I know next to nothing about French wines, but the sommelier was able to pick an excellent choice not even at the high end of our price range. The lobster appetizer was outstanding (as was the whole dinner). If you can afford it, this is a bucket list place!

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed June 27, 2016 via mobile

Excellent quality food and Lionel is a superb chef. Open view on the kitchen, each dish has a beautiful look, the taste is excellent. One attention point: the wine is very expensive. A great experience !

Date of visit: October 2015
Thank Paul V
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