Vegan
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion

The first Michelin starred vegan fine dining restaurant in Belgium est. 2008. Tasting menu changes according to the year’s 24 micro seasons. Known for pairing zero-waste botanical drinks with the menu. Uses hyperlocal and organic farm-to-table produce only. Open Wed-Sat 18:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:30.


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56 Reviews

First Review by Lutsubo

Ajolote

Points +1405

Vegan
11 Jul 2024

Great overall experience

HxH was such a beautiful experience! We had the full wild experience and were very happy with our choice. The fact that you get the dessert courses (or was it four?) was fantastic. The food was so unusual and the drinks were very well executed. The restaurant itself is very elegant and the service excellent. Highly recommended!

Pros: Service , Dish size - small so we weren’t stuffed, Ambiance

Cons: Stairs to the restrooms

Yeri

Points +2112

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Nice experience

This is my second michelin starred vegan restaurant after visiting another one in London. I liked the fact that this place was less formal and more casual and relaxed. It was also great to see the creative vegan scene happening in Brussels! The food was tasty, creative, and a good mix of Asian cuisine. The staff were very friendly as well. I gave it 4 stars because I felt like it was missing THE food of the day that can really stand out and be remarkable. I'm willing to revisit next time I'm in Brussels to also try a different menu!

cChrisButler

Points +107

Vegan
04 Jun 2024

Sensational

No words will do this place justice. I appreciate tasting menus and experiences like this are not for everyone but this is on another level. Each dish, each drink, was truly sublime.

It is a small place, and if you book you must have the full experience - no a la carte - it was 215 euros per person and included within that was all courses and drinks pairings, plus welcome aperitif, water and coffees. The vibe was smart, serious, but casual and the service reflected this.

This was, without a doubt, the best meal of my life.

Pros: wow, wow, wow

JeffryVanderkerken

Points +21

Vegetarian
05 May 2024

Subliem

Perfecte combinatie van eten en drankjes! Gebalanceerde smaken en verfrissende ideeën. Oorspronkelijk was ik bang dat de vegan keuken flets ging zijn, maar dit was absoluut niet het geval. Koken op een (h) eerlijke manier. Ik kom zeker nog eens terug!

ulls

Points +28

Vegan
27 Apr 2024

Een ware culinaire ervaring

Geweldig explosief smaak-avontuur

Jan-WillemWijnolts

Points +52

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Spectacular

This dinner was just spectacular. So many special combinations of flavours, amazing presentation and great ambiance. The staff is super friendly and the dinner was a truly unique experience. I especially loved the way how they made their own types of tempeh and tofu with unusual ingredients. Also the herbal flavours throughout the menu (food and cocktails) were a great touch.

RobertaCalce

Points +3594

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Such a worthy experience

The best place where to celebrate a special occasion for my partner and I. We took the wild full experience menu (200 euros per person) and it was soo worth it. The whole experience lasted 3 hours, the waiter explains each dish and the matched drink (alcoholic or not). You need to mention any allergies during the reservation so they can provide alternative dishes.
The quality is just outstanding. We were so impressed by the attention to details and combination of flavours and nuances of acidity. The 3 hours went by quickly and at the end we were feeling full. Absolutely recommended.

SamuelDunphy

Points +21

Mostly Veg
10 Feb 2024

Fabulous

What an amazing experience. So much delicacy and attention to detail in combination with such deep flavours.
Highly recommend the alcohol free pairing. Mature, interesting concoctions that are not sweet and are not kombucha. I look forward to my next visit.

Annlz

Points +148

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

What an experience!!

Everything matches: the flavours of the food and the special drinks were perfectly in balance. What an experience! An explosion of flavours:p

NatsDge

Points +154

Vegan
24 Jan 2024

Simply the best

I've had the chance to eat in many fine dining and awarded restaurants in my life, but I would say that I've had the most exquisite dinner at Humus X Hortense !
They strive for sustainably and change the menu weekly according to the harvest from their local provider (they also make zero water cocktails).
We chose the full experience with wine pairing, and the textures , the quality, the flavours sent me straight to foodie heaven!
The service and decor were just as delightful as the menu. A wonderful experience I cannot recommend enough.

Pros: Refined and delicious food, Decor and service, Wine / cocktail pairing menu

SaraNorlin

Points +3366

Vegan
30 Nov 2023

Divine

What a lovely experience. The food was fantastic. The service was impeccable. I really felt appreciated. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely make a reservation in advance. I was able to make one the day-of but I think I got lucky.

vegetariangirl

Points +2359

Vegan
28 Nov 2023

Beautiful gourmet experience

A really beautiful setting. We had an innovative vegetable focussed ten course meal paired with drinks (non-alcohol in our case). Really fresh, creative and nice to have a fancy meal.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-28

ggenduso

Points +98

Vegan
02 Nov 2023

Le meilleur de Bruxelles !

Absolument rien à dire ! Une expérience incroyable et un service soigné ! Juste magique !

JackyDeReviere

Points +3081

Vegan
13 Oct 2023

Best plant-based restaurant in Brussels

A late review, we were there a few years ago.
Very tasty and delicious vegan dishes.
In the meantime, the first Michelin star has been received.
If you want to eat at a high gastronomic level, Humus X Hortense is the right place!

Pros: High gastronomic level., Cosy atmosphere, Friendly staff

BelindaS

Points +2533

Vegan
02 Oct 2023

Exquisite dining

A perfect treat!! Love the concept of seasonal local farm-to-table and to use as much as possible. The first dinner group gets a 'Pure Full Experience' tasting menu, as of 20h30 you get 'Wild Full Experience' tasting enu. We also ordered the non-alcoholic drinks, including self-fermented. Each course was a surprise and delight. We will come back for a Winter taste for sure.

Pros: Detailed presentation of dish/drink, Seasonal & local produce , Downstairs fermentation

michielpanis

Points +411

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Vegan haute cuisine

Well balanced menu, with a theme, every course has its own matching drink. Zero waste policy: farm-to-table and use of the entire product.
The owners provide the story about the dish or drink.

Pros: Personal service, Concept

Cons: Not for every day, expensive

mho

Points +92

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

Sublime.

De loin le meilleur restaurant dans lequel j’ai mangé de ma vie. Il y a une attention au détail, une habilité folle dans la préparation et la cuisine des légumes, c’est simplement sublime. Mention spéciale au café, qui m’a époustouflée avec son absence complète d’amertume. Wow.

dooskoe

Points +319

Vegan
06 Aug 2023

Blown away!

For me, this experience was perfect in every way. Each preparation was extremely tasty, beautifully served and played with very original flavor combinations. The staff was absolutely charming and very knowledgeable. And I'm still amazed by how far and in detail they go to respect life in every aspect, all the way from its staff to the beautiful planet we live on. So glad ethics and sustainability found its way into the fine dining world, so that we can enjoy this magic totally guilt-free 😊

Knutob

Points +2103

Vegan
13 Jun 2023

Incredible experience

It's very exciting to see a vegan restaurant getting a Michelin star, but it's absolutely deserved. The food is unbelieveable. So tasty and so beautiful. The staff is kind and extremely knowledgable. This is a huge experience for a vegan, and definitely worth the price.

TiffanyAnn

Points +248

Vegetarian
10 Jun 2023

Unbelievable.

We went on a Saturday night for the earlier seating and had the full pairing/tasting menu. Every single course and beverage was out of this world. I’ll be dreaming about this meal for months to come. It’s a big splurge, but absolutely worth it.

AlasdairR

Points +419

Vegan
12 May 2023

Five stars

What’s not to like ! Outstanding from the design to the service to the food and drinks. Of course the price is in relation to the quality but worth it. Off the scale compared to most other vegan restaurants. The award of a Michelin star in 2023 confirming the excellence.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-06

Pros: Design , Service, Food drink combinations

Shiro93

Points +433

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

The place

Homos was unique, so was chocolate with thyme. They boosted beetroot with onion, almonds with salt. They serve algs, save forks and knives and also turnips.

AlainEtienne

Points +50

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2023

All good but expensive

Didn't expect to be so expensive but still a great place

FlorianTDK

Points +4941

Vegan
07 Apr 2023

Michelin star restaurant ⭐️

Finally! A real gastronomic vegan restaurant.
The experience is wonderful, with local ingredients cooked to perfection 😍
I highly recommend to go there.
It’s a budget, but it’s worth it.
The place itself is also soooo beautiful.

Ksiopee

08 Apr 2023

Un des meilleurs restaurants vegan que j’ai pu tester jusqu’à aujourd’hui

SandraMarquesFavinha

Points +1534

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

Good food but not family friendly

Some of the staff wore very friendly and profissional others not (very cold and not sensitive to kids needs).
Also there was no menu options for kids at all.

SelonHelene

Points +1196

Vegan
15 Sep 2022

Gastronomique vegan d'excellence

C'est une réelle expérience. Autant avec les différents services qu'avec les boissons assorties à l'épluchure près (vous comprendrez) ! Nous recommandons et y retournerons certainement.

Pros: Expérience totale , Haute recherche des associations, Surprenant

Cons: Certain budget (hautement justifié)

Jemmaceg

Points +892

Vegan
30 Aug 2022

Perfect vegan treat

All round a fab experience. This definitely isn’t my usual scene, not least because all vegan fine dining is almost non existent, plus formal dining just doesn’t appeal. But this was totally worthwhile, we had so much food, some absolutely amazing, some not so much to my taste but all top quality and very well thought out. We took the drinks pairing, and similarly, I didn’t love the cocktails (but my partner did), but the wine was some of the best I’ve had, and even the coffee was as good as it gets! The service was what really set this place apart, the staff were so knowledgable and kept us well informed, while remaining really warm and friendly.
We went for the early evening sitting (the later one looked great but was full booked already, we booked a day in advance and got the last table for dinner), and spent €334 for two including drinks and service. Definitely recommended for anyone wanting something special in Brussels-just be sure to book ahead!
Special mentions to the champagne and the courgettes!




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