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RESTAURANTLE PRÉ-SALÉ
Le Pré Salé dining room on Rue de Flandre: original white tiles, set wooden tables and a stained-glass panel above the open kitchen

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Le Pré Salé in pictures

This gallery shows only real photographs of the restaurant, its dishes and its neighbourhood: the dining room, the façade and the best mussels in Brussels for over 40 years. No stock images, no generated images.

The house in pictures

Mussels cooked to order, hand-cut fries, the tiled dining room, the bar, the Rue de Flandre façade and the Sainte-Catherine district: every photograph below was taken at Le Pré Salé.

The cook at Le Pré Salé dresses the fresh mussels in the green enamel pot, chopped onions alongside
Pot of fresh mussels and chopped onions on the kitchen worktop
House fries drained and served in a cone at the restaurant fryer
Two plated dishes at the pass: scampi in tomato sauce and a cream-based dish
Served table at Le Pré Salé with two Belgian dishes, bread and water
Pan flambé over the open flame in the Le Pré Salé kitchen
Plating a cut of meat and its garnish at the kitchen pass
Fresh scampi being peeled on the kitchen board
Tomato sauce being ladled over a plate at the pass
Dining room at Le Pré Salé: white tiles, wooden benches and pendant lamps
Long communal table set in the tiled dining room of Le Pré Salé
Le Pré Salé dining room on Rue de Flandre: original white tiles, set wooden tables and a stained-glass panel above the open kitchen
Long communal table at Le Pré Salé facing the open kitchen, tiled walls and black-and-white portraits
View through Le Pré Salé's dining room towards the open kitchen, chequered floor and leather banquettes
Le Pré Salé dining room looking towards the window and the 'Restaurant Le Pré Salé' sign, Brussels specialities
Le Pré Salé dining room facing the street: white tiles, black-and-white portraits and long brasserie tables
Warm atmosphere at Le Pré Salé under globe lights, long tables ready for the mussels service
Table set at Le Pré Salé: wine glasses, salt and pepper, cutlery on the stone top
Glasses of rosé on a table at Le Pré Salé, banquette and tiled wall behind
Two BRU glasses with salt and pepper mills on a Pré Salé table before service
Wall of black-and-white portraits of regulars and personalities at Le Pré Salé, Sainte-Catherine district
The bar at Le Pré Salé with hanging glasses, beer taps and bread
Antique stained-glass window above the open kitchen at Le Pré Salé
Wall of black-and-white portraits on the dining room's white tiles
Red vertical sign reading “Le Pré Salé Restaurant” on Rue de Flandre in Brussels
Le Pré Salé façade and entrance with black awnings and terrace tables, Brussels specialities
'Restaurant Le Pré-Salé' sign painted on the window, Rue de Flandre in Brussels
Le Pré Salé's cobbled terrace on Rue de Flandre, steps from Sainte-Catherine
Le Pré Salé shopfront with pavement tables on Rue de Flandre
Le Pré Salé terrace set in front of the black façade on Rue de Flandre
Sainte-Catherine church and its square, a short walk from Le Pré Salé

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat mussels and fries in Brussels?

Le Pré Salé serves mussels and fries on Rue de Flandre, in the Sainte-Catherine district in central Brussels. Regulars call them the best mussels in Brussels, and they have been the house speciality for over 40 years.

What is Le Pré Salé's speciality?

Mussels served with fries, in several preparations: marinière, white wine, garlic, cream, curry, garlic and cream, roquefort.

How long has Le Pré Salé been serving mussels in Brussels?

For over 40 years, at the same address on Rue de Flandre — where its reputation for the best mussels in Brussels was built.

Is the restaurant near Sainte-Catherine?

Yes. Le Pré Salé is on Rue de Flandre, in the heart of the Sainte-Catherine district, a few steps from Place Sainte-Catherine.

Which mussel preparations are available?

Seven preparations are on the menu: marinière, white wine, garlic, cream, curry, garlic and cream, and roquefort.

Do I need to book?

Booking is recommended, especially at weekends and in the evening. Reservations are taken by phone on +32 2 513 65 45.

What are Le Pré Salé's opening hours?

The restaurant serves every day, lunch and dinner: 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–22:30. Call +32 2 513 65 45 to confirm the hours for the day.

Can I eat mussels and fries at lunchtime?

Yes, mussels and fries are served from the lunch service, 12:00–15:00, as well as in the evening. They have been the house signature dish on Rue de Flandre for over 40 years.

Does Le Pré Salé welcome groups?

Group requests are handled case by case. Send your request through the Groups page or call the restaurant; a proposal will follow subject to availability.

Where can I see the menu and prices?

The full menu is available in HTML on the Menu page. Prices displayed in the restaurant prevail.

How do I get to the restaurant?

The restaurant is on Rue de Flandre, in the pedestrian area of the Sainte-Catherine district, walkable from Place Sainte-Catherine and Place Saint-Géry.

Served table at Le Pré Salé with two Belgian dishes, bread and water

Your next pot of mussels is waiting on Rue de Flandre

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