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Charlu is a Southwest French brasserie at Chaussée de Saint-Job 676 in Uccle, Brussels. Gault&Millau scored it 13 in 2026, and the Michelin Guide lists it as a 2026 recommendation.
Jean-Pierre Gascoin, formerly of Toucan and Chez Marie, cooks Parisian and Brussels classics. On one visit, Le Fooding noted pig's trotter croquettes with mustard and steak tartare prepared to order. Fries cooked in beef fat come with caper mayonnaise and cornichons.
Red leather sofas, wood paneling and vintage black-and-white photos set the tone. Antoine Salviat works the front of house, and his accent points to his roots in southwestern France. Figs roasted in cognac, served warm with vanilla ice cream, close the meal. Outdoor seating and private parking make it easy to linger, and every dish is also available to take away.
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Down a cobbled street in Uccle, Antoine Salviat (ex-Brasserie Thoumieux in Paris), aka “the man behind the counter,” and his no-nonsense gem of a spot will immediately put you at ease amidst the red leather sofas, wood paneling and vintage black-and-white photos. In the kitchen, Jean-Pierre Gascoin (ex-Toucan and Chez Marie) delights left and right, with Parisian and Brussels classics. The day we went, the menu featured: delicious pig’s trotter croquettes with mustard; steak tartare prepared to order, fries cooked in beef fat, caper mayonnaise and cornichons; followed by the perfect finale, figs roasted in cognac, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you’re serious about sauces, wear your best shirt – the perfectly ironed white napkins have a small embroidered buttonhole! · Lina Megalinia
In this villa reminiscent of the last century, we are welcomed by the colorful Antoine Salviat, whose accent immediately points to his roots: southwestern France. Just by hearing him speak, we imagine a simmering c...
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