Les Pénates, Restaurant and wine bar in Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Les Pénates is a restaurant and wine bar in the Ixelles neighborhood of Brussels, Belgium, a short walk from Place Flagey. At the back, there is a covered and heated garden that stays open year-round, along with a front terrace facing the street.
The space was originally a butcher shop before it was converted into a restaurant. The conversion kept most of the original fittings in place, which is what gives the place its current look.
Les Pénates keeps the look of an old butcher shop from the 1970s, with white wall tiles, visible old electrical outlets, and a meat-cutting counter that is still in place. These details give the space a retro feel that you notice as soon as you walk in.
The restaurant is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding streets, and booking ahead is a good idea for weekend evenings. Lunch tends to be quieter, while evenings fill up quickly.
The wine list is organized by farming method, covering conventional, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, all available by the glass. For those who prefer tea, the menu also features a selection from the brand La Septième Tasse.
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