Galerie Bortier: where Brussels unfolds and is savored
A timeless passage in the heart of the city
Just a few steps from the Grand Place, Galerie Bortier offers a moment suspended in time. This 19th-century covered passage, built in 1874, was long the domain of booksellers and independent bookstores, providing a haven for lovers of rare books and fine editions, tucked away from the city’s hustle and bustle.
Today, the gallery is experiencing a vibrant renaissance, where book culture meets an innovative gastronomic scene. Alongside bookstores and small publishing houses, the passage is now home to artisanal food counters, transforming this historical landmark into a must-visit destination for both curious minds and food lovers.
Nano-restaurants and artisanal food: a gourmet revival
In recent years, Galerie Bortier has become a new gastronomic hotspot in Brussels, featuring exceptional dining and grocery concepts. Among the bookshelves, you can now find:
- Naanry, an Indian food counter where naan sandwiches are reimagined with finesse.
- Polpo, a Brussels-based fish bar that elevates seafood with simplicity and authenticity.
- Gazzosa, an Italian deli where you can also enjoy a pasta del giorno, freshly prepared before your eyes.
- Mezzeway, a Mediterranean feast where tannour bread and spices awaken the senses.
For lovers of exceptional products, the gallery also features:
- Dierendonck’s artisanal charcuterie, a true institution of Belgian butchery.
- Sœurs’ expertly aged cheeses, carefully selected with passion.
- Kawa Club’s fine pastries, where coffee and indulgence become one.
Here, you wander between books and flavors, in a setting where heritage meets modernity. A place where the pleasures of the mind and the palate come together in perfect harmony.
A living heritage, between tradition and renewal
For nearly 150 years, Galerie Bortier has preserved its Belle Époque charm, with its bright glass ceiling, intricate ironwork, and intimate ambiance. Today, it reinvents itself without losing its soul—a haven of culture and taste, where visitors come to discover, read, savor, and share.
Already a must-visit
Whether you’re a book collector, a gastronomy enthusiast, or simply a wanderer, Galerie Bortier is an essential stop. A hidden gem where Brussels can be savored and explored in a new way.
Galerie Bortier
Rue de la Madeleine 55, 1000 Brussels
