De Trappisten — Restaurant in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean - Sint-Jans-Molenbeek

I didn’t even have the time to judge the cuisine but as Belgian I can tell that’s just another low level place. I reserved in this “restaurant” one day before specifying that we were 2 include one vegetarian. I wanted to try this restaurant and show traditional Belgian cuisine to my guests, So they had time to prepare. As soon as we arrived the place was obviously not really crowded. The waitresses welcome us until there everything was fine. When we sat down, they were aware that we had one vegetarian and they proposed us Mussels ( out of the season), they welcome us with a poor coffee cup filled with a salty fake carrot ginger soup obviously, reheated. It seems that they don’t really know what means preparing something, I doubt the authenticity of the meals. Probably some heavy Metro meal really usual in that kind of places. We were taking our time to choose specially my guest as she was not use to Belgian cuisine so I had to explain everything. They keep charging us and instead of mussels proposed me a spaghetti… well everyone knows specially Italians that spaghetti Bolognese in a Belgian “restaurant” is nothing but appetising… I told the waiter no thank you, we are still watching, but they keep coming back fast, and aggressively. Proposing a spaghetti again, so honestly I laugh because yes it makes me laugh being proposed a poor spaghetti you really made a bad figure dude! The guy says I was aggressive but he was the only one who lost his patience and didn’t really leave us the time to chose and even charges for the wine he served and we didn’t drink because he literally kick us out of the restaurant. We were chocked. They don’t cook, they microwave! The area and location are really bad also so...

Worst Food ever! no flavour literally boiled and served . We ordered ribs, thinking that it would be the traditional grilled or roasted …end ed up not eating. Lasagne: tasteless, burnt cheese. Burger: old bread , tasteless. Salmon: burnt we had to return it. Fries: soaked in oil. So nothing was nice. Then the waitress answered “we don’t grill here…” I asked: do you steam? No, we boiled… please I don’t advise… Rated : 0/10.

REPLY TO OWNER: I wrote a honest review about the tasteless food (different plates) which I don't see published; and below is the owner reply . My answer is : it was then PERSONAL. You certainly didn't like us specifically, you treated our food differently, sabotage?? or insult? Is this has something to do with the way we look? our specific characteristics? If I choose to agree with other reviews, then the treatment received in your restaurant was insulting to us. We then take it personal. are you discriminating?........ (The owner answer: But please lets stay honest in your review. It is impossible to fail all your dishes at the same time... Let's say you didn't like our...

A Must-Visit Traditional Gem in Brussels! 🇧🇪

This was my first time in Belgium, and my very first dining experience in Brussels was at Les Trappistes - what a fantastic introduction to the local cuisine! This restaurant embodies authenticity, offering outstanding traditional dishes that truly capture the essence of Belgian flavours.

The two waiters who served us were absolutely lovely - kind, attentive, and passionate about their food. They even offered us a taste of their incredible tartaar, a local delicacy that this restaurant seems to master perfectly. It was a delightful and unexpected gesture that made the experience even more special.

Despite the grey skies outside, this warm and welcoming restaurant completely brightened our trip.

If you’re in Brussels and looking for a place that serves excellent traditional food with genuine hospitality, Les Trappistes is a...