Le Mess : Elegant and inspired cuisine
A restaurant out of time in Etterbeek
Just steps from the European Quarter, Le Mess is housed in a historic building: the former officers’ mess of the Etterbeek barracks. Behind its understated façade lies a space of grandeur and calm, with soft light, high ceilings and the quiet charm of a stately home. Wood floors, spacious volumes and a welcoming atmosphere make Le Mess truly timeless.
A venue tailored to your events
The space lends itself beautifully to private hire, whether for a business lunch, cocktail reception, birthday or more formal celebration. In addition to the main dining room, the veranda along the side of the building offers a luminous, convivial setting. Carefully designed group menus ensure a seamless and refined experience for all occasions.
Vegetables take centre stage
At Le Mess, vegetables are more than a side — they are the soul of the plate. Treated with care and creativity, they inspire a seasonal cuisine that is fresh, expressive and full of flavour. Some standout dishes include:
• Vegetable tartare, mustard seeds, cashew emulsion and flat-leaf parsley
• Beet carpaccio, apple, ash-ripened goat cheese and Sichuan pepper
• Vitello, stracciatella, anchovy cream, confit tomatoes and taggiasca olives
A cuisine rooted in simplicity, in a place where authenticity meets understated elegance.
A table worth discovering without delay
Le Mess
Blvd Louis Schmidt 1
1040 Etterbeek
📞 +32 2 734 03 36
