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Pénar is a bistro at Place Georges Brugmann 18 in Ixelles, Brussels, and Gault&Millau scored it 13 in 2026. The kitchen balances nods to tradition with sharper modern bistro cooking, and the wine cellar is as central to the room as the stove.
The kitchen is run by a duo of chefs who work with raw, seasonal ingredients and plate them in a modern, playful style. The menu changes with the market. Courses listed on the restaurant's site include tomato with basil and jalapeños, amberjack with fennel and bergamot, and raspberry with grapefruit and pistachio.
The room is built around a wine cellar stocked with natural and biodynamic bottles. Guests can order from the cellar list for a corkage fee, or buy a bottle to take home. Sommeliers are on hand to advise, which suits a bistro that treats the glass as part of the meal.
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This urban hotspot on Brugmann Square stands out for its relaxed atmosphere and impressive wine selection featuring more than 350 natural and biodynamic wines that you can order on-site at retail price plus corkage. The c...
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