FestiFood RTL Brussels: gastronomy takes over Place de Brouckère

In the heart of Brussels, Place de Brouckère hosts FestiFood RTL from 5 to 8 November 2026. Over four days, this gastronomic gathering brings together chefs and restaurants around a shared goal: introducing their cuisine to the public in a central spot in the capital.

Balancing traditional recipes, flavours from afar, and contemporary offerings, the programme forms a gourmet journey showcasing different culinary approaches.

Eight restaurants to discover in the centre of Brussels

The official lineup for this Brussels edition brings together eight establishments and their chefs:

• Pré de Chez Vous, with Julien Malaisse;
• Le Roannay, with Mathieu Vande Velde;
• Alley Mian, with Lingyuan Wei;
• Bouillon, with Alexander Masson;
• Maison Vincent, with Christian Devrieze;
• La Taverne du Passage, with Laurent Bonnarens;
• Brasserie Bijgaarden, with Maryem Barakat;
• Togâ, with Léonie Guillemot.

This diversity creates a dialogue between Brussels restaurants and other Belgian establishments. For visitors, it is an opportunity to discover multiple culinary worlds in one place, and to put faces to the names of the restaurants.

From Belgian specialities to international flavours

The menu announced on the FestiFood RTL website gives a glimpse of this variety: grey shrimp croquettes, lobster roll, or Sichuan Dan Dan noodles are among the dishes on offer.

These dishes illustrate a programme that is not limited to a single tradition. Seafood, familiar recipes, and international influences each find their place. The festival thus offers a different perspective on gastronomy: one of an encounter between cuisines, teams, and a curious public.

A gourmet gathering in the heart of the capital

Set up on Place de Brouckère, FestiFood RTL takes place in an iconic neighbourhood of central Brussels. The event highlights restaurants and their craft, beyond their usual addresses.

Cooking is also about transmission, technique, and know-how. An event bringing together multiple establishments makes this diversity visible and allows people to discover what gives each its unique character.

The photographs accompanying this article provide a glimpse of the dishes and moments of connection during the event.

FestiFood RTL Brussels 2026: practical information

• Location: Place de Brouckère, Brussels.
• Dates: from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026.
• Thursday 5 November: from 6:00 pm to midnight.
• Friday 6, Saturday 7, and Sunday 8 November: from noon to midnight.

To view the dishes on offer and up-to-date information, visit the official website of FestiFood RTL Brussels.

Sources

Dates, times, restaurants, and chefs are sourced from the official programme of FestiFood RTL Brussels. The launch of the event is also featured in The Intelligent, 5 November 2026.