Celebrated table

De l'Ogenblik

Belgian classic cuisine at Galerie des Princes 1 in Brussels, a Gault&Millau 12 restaurant for 2026, steps from the Grand Place.

The story

De l'Ogenblik in Brussels: Belgian Classic Cuisine Near the Grand Place

De l'Ogenblik is a Belgian restaurant at Galerie des Princes 1 in Brussels, where the classic kitchen earned a Gault&Millau score of 12 for 2026. The restaurant sits in the Galeries Royales, about 50 meters from the Grand Place, and has served the city since 1969.

Kitchen and menus

Alain Declercq has led the kitchen since 2005, after Gonzalo Gomez cooked here for more than thirty years. The menu leans on French and Belgian specialties, with a seasonal carte for 2026, a gastronomic banquet menu that begins with a house aperitif, and a weekday lunch. Vegetarian options are marked on the menu.

Room and service

The dining room has outdoor seating and air cooling. Dinner service runs until midnight, Tuesday to Saturday. Yves Delruelle has been part of the team since 1989, and the staff are known for steady, attentive service.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
12
12
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 12
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Cuisines Belgian, Classic Cuisine
Services Air Conditioning, Dinner, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Parties, Tasting Menu, Vegetarian

History

On the record

Location

Find us

Galerie des Princes 1, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
+32 2 511 61 51
contact@ogenblik.be
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