Oma — Restaurant in Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis

Not worth it at all for 18€ a person! I booked here after looking online and seeing 182 reviewers giving the restaurant 4.5 stars. I have no idea why. Outrageous prices for mediocre food that is more like a hotel free breakfast. We went here today after reserving a table for 9: 7 adults, 2 children. After we seated ourselves, it took time to me acknowledged by a server or anyone. I did now realize it was buffet only even for lunch. The place is VERY small so not conducive to a buffet because people are crowded, on top of one another just to get to the food. They don’t refill the food quick enough. And the price does not include any sort of drink, not even water. Service was so slow, no one cared to ask us if we neede anything...the largest party/table. Customers were constantly having to ask for more eggs to be refilled or for bottles of water or bowls. Okay food + very poor service + insanely over-priced buffet = never...

Love this place for a lazy Sunday brunch. €20 I believe it was, which included coffee, fresh boulangerie pastries and access to the all-you-can-eat buffet. I was expecting the typical continental spread of breads, sliced meats and cheeses, but there was a good deal more such as salads, pâtés, and several breads, plus more unexpected choices like parsnip soup and chocolate mousse. I was impressed by the inclusion of hot dishes too like scrambled eggs, chipolata sausages and bubble-and-squeak. Decor was charming, if a bit overly girlie-froufrou, with cute mis-matched old china plates and cups. And finally the service was also impressive - our waitress always had a smile even though she was rushing around like a decapitated hen.

You should book ahead unless you plan to arrive...

Nice brunch formula for 21€, cheaper than many places in Brussels, with a buffet and warm drink.

Good choice of food including jam, cereals, cakes, ham as well as savory dishes such as the obvious sausage and eggs but also a tasty quinoa and dill salad.

As a vegan, it was good to find more than one option that I could eat, including vegetable milk for my hazelnut latte and for the cereals.

I'm giving 5 stars because the chef went out of his way to recreate a potato and beet salad without bacon just for me!

Friendly staff, cozy setting, good food and excellent manners, we will...