PRESS REVIEW
Guides, articles, travel stories and communities: what is written about Le Pré Salé and its mussels, in Brussels and beyond. The best mussels in Brussels for over 40 years — and people talk about them.
The best mussels in Brussels for over 40 years
Selections and articles by editorial teams that tasted, ranked or recommended Le Pré Salé.
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SNCF ConnectArticle in French
Le Pré Salé is one of five addresses selected for mussels and fries in Brussels. The guide praises the welcome, the open kitchen and the unpretentious atmosphere.
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InsideBrusselsArticle in French
InsideBrussels includes Le Pré Salé in its selection of five restaurants for mussels in Brussels. The author praises the mussels, the courteous service and the Brussels welcome.
The prices and portions described in this older article do not reflect the current menu.
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BrusselsLifeArticle in French
In a survey of favourite addresses for mussels and fries, BrusselsLife reports Béa Ercolini — then editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine — choosing Le Pré Salé.
Article published by BrusselsLife; it is not an ELLE magazine article.
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Barts BoekjeArticle in Dutch
The Dutch-language outlet recommends Le Pré Salé for its simple, tasty cooking, its mussels and fries, its croquettes and the character of its welcome. The story ends with an enthusiastic recommendation.
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Brussels Express
An English-language account praises the prawns, the croquettes and the carbonnade, as well as the quick service. Le Pré Salé comes across as a traditional Belgian address for a convivial meal.
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GayToday
In a travel piece on Brussels, GayToday recommends Le Pré Salé at Sainte-Catherine for its traditional Belgian cooking and seafood specialities.
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Le MOCIArticle in French
Le Pré Salé appears in a short list of Belgian-cuisine restaurants suggested to business travellers coming to Belgium.
Personal meal stories told by travellers and food lovers.
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Indulgent Journeys
Following a colleague's recommendation, the authors enjoy the marinière mussels and the cream-and-garlic mussels. Their account also highlights the hot, crispy fries and the pairing with Belgian beers.
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Jeremy's Food Blog
The account particularly praises the garlic mussels and their aromatic broth.
A mixed account: reservations about the pork and the price, praise for the mussels.
Recommendations from collaborative guides and traveller communities.
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Wikivoyage
The collaborative guide presents Le Pré Salé as an address frequented by locals for its mussels and other Brussels classics.
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AutonomiaArticle in French
The listing favourably describes a traditional Belgian brasserie, its authentic atmosphere and its generous cooking built around local specialities.
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One participant warmly recommends Le Pré Salé near Sainte-Catherine. Another later reports a favourable experience after a meal.
The discussion also contains reservations; it is not unanimous.
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The Brussels community guide recommends Le Pré Salé in its mussels section.
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Los ViajerosArticle in Spanish
A Spanish traveller describes a welcome discovery, a good and generous meal and a room filled with neighbourhood regulars.
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Bacon is Magic
In the comments, Nicolas De Corte advises trying the mussels at Le Pré Salé or Le Zinneke.
A reader's recommendation, not the article author's.
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Petit FutéArticle in French
A reader recommends Le Pré Salé to enjoy mussels like a true Brusseler.
A reader review on a neighbourhood listing, not a recommendation from the Petit Futé editorial team.
Le Pré Salé referenced by official bodies and professional lists.
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Visit BrusselsArticle in French
The restaurant has a listing on Brussels' official tourism portal.
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COST
Le Pré Salé features in a practical restaurant list for professional visitors, with a note about small groups.
Listings and review aggregators where guests leave their comments.
RankeatLe Pré Salé Bruxelles
The presentation highlights the mussels and fries and the brasserie spirit of the Sainte-Catherine district.
WanderlogLe Pré Salé Brussels
The listing gathers a favourable presentation of the Belgian cooking and comments praising the dishes and the welcome.
MindtripLe Pré Salé Brussels
The platform presents a lively Belgian-cuisine address known notably for its generous mussels and fries.
MapstrLe Pré Salé restaurant et brasserie belge
Users recommend the mussels and fries, the croquettes and the Brussels atmosphere of the restaurant.
Restaurant GuruLe Pré Salé Brussels
The listing gathers favourable comments on the mussels and fries, the cooking and the staff, alongside criticism.
Trip.comLe Pre Sale Brussels
Visitors praise the white-wine mussels and the staff. Some also voice occasional reservations about the fries.
SelfcityLe Pré Salé Brussel
Many comments praise the mussels, the portions and the welcome. The page also contains negative feedback.
Selections published by our own ecosystem's media — presented here in full transparency.
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Les Meilleurs Restaurants de BruxellesArticle in French
The listing highlights the mussel speciality and the BXLOVE selection of Le Pré Salé.
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BXLPositive
Le Pré Salé is one of four addresses suggested for mussels and fries during the Flower Carpet. The article mentions the tiled dining room, the open kitchen and over forty years of presence.
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BXLPositiveArticle in French
The restaurant has a listing in BXLPositive's editorial selection.
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