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
TadejBreznik
Points +43
Best experience ever! - Edit
This place is just sheer perfection. Everything single aspect is meticulously thought through, starting with the interior. The food itself is sublime and the drink pairing is the cherry on top that makes the whole experience complete. Each dish and drink is presented in a simple but informative way by the extremely friendly staff. Although it is a high-end restaurant, the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, which makes the whole experience even more unique.
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BrusselsSprout
Points +85
Best dinner I ever had! - Edit
Just amazing and excellent value for what you get! Such a memorable evening.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-06
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SandraVanLoo
Points +46
Fijne beleving! - Edit
Op elke bord ligt een kunstwerkje!
Read morePros: Lokaal , Seizoensgebonden , Beleving voor de smaakpapillen
Cons: Duur
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Elinevl
Points +922
Very good, so many flavours wow! - Edit
Soo good, loved it!
Read morePros: Completely vegan
Cons: Expensive
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drleo.nora
Points +38
Amazing food, drinks & place - Edit
Honestly blown away by all the dishes. Every one of them was different from the previous plates and yet there was a harmony that made it a full experience to live. Special mention to the non-alcoholic drinks!
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megskifatface
Points +156
Upmarket fancy food - Edit
Amazing venue, light, spacious and beautiful. Crockery was perfect, handmade individual pieces in unusual shapes and beautiful colours.
Read moreTasting menu could be veganisised, and there seemed only minor differences between the two versions. Service was great.
Some of the dishes I loved, the canape style crackers with flowers and spreads were delicious. The almost caramelized kohl rabi with almost fizzy foam was fab. A lot of the dishes were good, a kind of mirin(?) pudding with marrow scales hit the mark, as did the petit fours.
The main of lukewarm underseasoned risotto was a sad affair, the sea veg and saffron being barely discernible. The accompanying onion with almond cream was good.
Most disappointing of all was the pudding. Strawberries and sorbet. Yes it had lovely sugar shards, some jammy stuff and a sauce, but boo hiss, that was not a fitting end.
Drinks were good, though I'd have loved a glass of red! The sake was the highlight for me.
Possibly the most expensive meal I've ever had, am I glad I did it? Yes!
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SandraDeSousa
Points +35
It was okay - Edit
I expected more to be honest paying 218€ and not getting the drink menu included I expect to be blown away by food if it will cost this much which was not the case also I’m not someone who likes drinks that much water will do for me as that’s what I prefer to consume at meal time and the way the waiter tried to pressure me into getting the drinking menu that was also an extra 44€ pre person I of course didn’t see a point as I do not like it, but he insisted quite a bit and went on to say that’s a bit boring but okay I was I’m boring then, anyway the next thing was the table beside me was a couple and she also only preferred water with her meals and wanted to cancel her the drink pairing before it came se called the waiter and said I would only like water I change my mind I don’t need that many drinks and the waiter gave her such a hard time and acted like it so crazy that she only wanted water strange reactions, her partner on the other hand did want it, which is fine but if she’s doesn’t want the drink menu also why was it so forced I hate it when restaurants try to make you feel bad for not wanting what they suggest, if anything it’s quite rude as everyone preferences are different, regardless she also got the drinks even tho she made it clear she didn’t want it the waiter didn’t communicate with the others, the food was fine but nothing of an amazing experience.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu
Cons: Expensive , Pressure
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Sanne86
Points +290
Fantastic fine dining - Edit
Well crafted menu, local and seasonal produce. Rich in flavors and textures. Great non alcoholic pairing.
Read morePros: Focus on sustainability, Friendly and professional staff
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SquirrelDi
Points +4816
Plant-based fine dining - Edit
The service is excellent, and so is the food and beverages. Everything is thought to the detail and overall tasting experience is something outside of this world. It's also expensive, and you can see why.
Read morePros: Creativity of the dishes, Great dining experience
Cons: Expensive
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veganhat
Points +1287
Upscale restaurant - Edit
Vegan restaurants aren't only street food places. Humus X Hortense can challenge high-rated restaurants for omnivores. Creative dishes can be turned vegan on demand and the service is very good.
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Heavenlycow
Points +194
Superbe! - Edit
Exquisit! Wir hatten 7 Gänge mit Getränken. Kompromise Qualität.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-02
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calinhorely
Points +1544
Génial ! - Edit
Tout est très beau, bien présenté et très très bon ! De belles saveurs à découvrir dans un cadre particulièrement agréable !
Read morePros: bon, choix, bel emplacement
Cons: prix élevé
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JulietteHaha
Points +1080
Take away - Edit
Je viens de tester la formule "menu festif de décembre" à emporter. Très ludique, très bon et très chouette de pouvoir si bien manger à la maison!
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stefjef
Points +1070
Amazing place - Edit
Won the price for best vegan restaurant in the world.
Read moreAmazing food.
Pros: Exclusive food, Zero waste cooking, Nice art deco interior
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WouterVeraghtert
Points +38
Heaven on a plate - Edit
Super lekker eten.
Read moreVriendelijke bediening.
Wij aten full experience menu met non alcoholische drankje.
Sapjes waren zeer complementair aan de gerechtjes.
Pros: Enkel vegan of vegetarisch
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BradDavies
Points +18
Best Vegan food! - Edit
The best food for both vegetarian and vegans; this is a must visit restaurant if you're in Brussels!
Read moreReasonably priced for the quality of food, drinks are optional but are paired perfectly with each dish. We would definitely recommend the drinks.
The staff are excellent and have a great knowledge of the dishes on offer.
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madelonvdz
Points +278
Beautiful, surprising and delicious - Edit
Lovely, beautiful dishes, wines and cocktails in amazingly stylish ambiance. We had the full experience and had it veganized.
Read morePros: All dishes can be veganized. , Beautiful decor
Cons: No vegan cheeses
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Doro59
Points +26
fabulous :)) - Edit
A great and unique experience😄we choose 4, 5 or 6 plates & each one is a little slice of heaven. Congrats !
Read morePros: Creative and delicious , Great service, Sophisticated design
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tudd
Points +156
Amazing food - Edit
Great experience, the food was amazing. We had a tasting menu with 7 courses (plus some small extras) and the paired drinking menu for 105 € per person (5€ for water). Even though it’s expensive it is well worth the money. But be aware that you’re in for a long, slow, night. Took 3h45 for us to eat and a lot of that time was waiting. We also got confused with another table 3 times. With even better service it would have been a 5!
Read morePros: Great inventive food
Cons: Slow service
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camillanorway
Points +44
Outstanding - Edit
I had the pleasure of experiencing the full tasting menu with the non alcholic drink pairing at Humus&Hortence this summer. They pride themseves in using only local and seasonal produce, working with farmers and producers mostly in Belgium. They also utilize a no-waste process that makes sure that pretty much everything they get from these local farmers is beeing used in some way- as basis for drinks, fermented, dried etc. The dishes themselves are simple but very cleverly put together with interesting details and flavours and are being presented by amongst a very warm and nice service staff- the chef and his wife themselves! The drinks here are truly special and really makes the evening complete.
Read morePros: flavour, local produce, mocktails
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chb-pbfp
Points +10398
A journey for the taste buds! - Edit
Please note, this is a very fine gastronomic cuisine.
Read moreIt's a pretty small and popular place, so you have to make a reservation and mention that you're a vegan, otherwise you'll have to pay more on the spot.
Reservation can be done online and usually 1.5 months in advance.
Attention like 5 days before your reservation, you have to reconfirm it and you will need your credit card again to do so.
A bit complicated in my opinion, now I think they have some experience with the topic.
We've taken the full menu experience, it's very expensive, now it was a decent trip of gastronomic vegan dishes with the right drinks going with it.
They have great staff, with great personalities.
The owners are very active in the restaurant, very hospitable, now they seemed quite reluctant and not very open to talk.
We had a great experience!
Pros: Excellent gastronomic cuisine, Beautiful place
Cons: Expensive, Online booking requires that you stay connected
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sammywfpb
Points +119
A journey through wonderful tastes and savors ! - Edit
The restaurant offers a single menu - that can be made fully Vegan. The combination of savors is simply amazing. Opt for the paired drinks - a mix of wines and cocktails for a full journey of discovery. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: You can opt for a full vegan menu, Wonderful staff , Fantastic locally grown food
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FabioDioguardi
Points +252
Great adress for food and ambience - Edit
There’s no place like this restaurant. The decor and design is a jewel, the chef and the team are very professional and nice touch. We had one vegan menu and one vegetarien. The creativity is top. Everything is unexpected in term of receipt, ingredients and way to present the plate. Taste is there and the pleasure of spend time in couple or with friends too.
Read morePros: Vegan menu is great, Service , Service
Cons: A little pricy
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Epstein
Points +177
A Rare Treat - Edit
This restaurant was a real surprise to us...a real restaurant serving gourmet food in a setting befitting adults with service to match, not a hippy take-away . The degustaion format looked very small at the outset, but by the end of the 6 courses we had, we were well sated. The owners serve the food personally and answer any questions you might have, and I had plenty because I am very curious about quality vegetarian food. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and the variety and quality of the ingredients was second to none.
Read morePros: Unique, Delicious, Convivial atmosphere
Cons: To my amazement water is charged, but this may be
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LisanneElschot
Points +53
Amzing and unique food - Edit
Humus X Hortense buys their products locally and put a lot of thought in their food and drinks.
Read moreIt's a fine dining restaurant with seasonal foods and the menu is all vegetarian (I did not ask for vegan). Besides the amazing food, they also make cocktails to match a specific dish. The cocktails are very special and they are delicious!
So a bit more expensive, but definitely worth the money!
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Monique veggie
Points +40
Explosions of taste - Edit
I had diner and enjoyed all the combinations. Art combined with knowledge of the ingredients. I had a an entirely vegan meal. They also love to make house drinks and cocktails and match each drink with a specific dish. Prepare to taste a world of fresh-from-the field mix.
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Thunderbeest
Points +186
Vegan with style - Edit
Always a pleasure that there are place which serve more than just fast food and cares. Not only vegan but it seems that their animal products are locally sources and with care.
Read morePros: vegan alternatives , animal products carefully selected
Cons: small portions
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