"Kevin Lejeune's one-star room is elegant without stiffness — the rosemary-smoked langoustine under glass makes it Brussels' quiet proposal table."
About La Canne en Ville
La Canne en Ville earned its first Michelin star under chef Kevin Lejeune in October 2020, and in 2022 it moved to a polished new home at Avenue Louise 77, at the foot of the Steigenberger Wiltcher's hotel. The address suits it: Louise is Brussels' luxury spine, and the room reads elegant without ever tipping into stiff.
Lejeune cooks a contemporary French menu threaded with Asian accents, and the result sits comfortably alongside the city's other special-occasion rooms like Bon Bon and the grande-dame La Villa Lorraine.
The Kitchen
The signature arrives under a glass dome: a grilled langoustine smoked over rosemary, released tableside in a cloud of scent, set against morels and a morel bouillon. It is the dish reviewers single out and the clearest statement of Lejeune's style — precise, aromatic, quietly theatrical.
The format is a tasting menu, around €150 before wine, with a vegetarian version that gets the same inventive treatment rather than an afterthought. A serious cellar and a laden cheese trolley extend the meal for those who want the full evening.
The Room
The dining room is intimate and softly lit, dressed in warm neutrals that flatter a candle and a conversation. Tables are spaced for privacy — you can propose here without the next table leaning in — and the service is attentive without hovering. It is the kind of room that makes an occasion feel inevitable.
Best for a proposal or anniversary
La Canne en Ville is Brussels' understated proposal and anniversary room: starred cooking, real privacy and a sense of occasion that never feels staged. For more celebration tables, see Comme Chez Soi or the city's French guide.
Not for
Not for a casual weeknight or a big boisterous group — the tasting-menu pace and hushed room are built for two people marking something.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at La Canne en Ville?
Kevin Lejeune, who won the restaurant its first Michelin star in October 2020 and cooks a contemporary French menu with Asian accents.
What is the signature dish?
A grilled langoustine smoked over rosemary and served under a glass dome with morels and a morel bouillon — the dish most associated with Lejeune.
How much is a meal at La Canne en Ville?
The tasting menu runs around €150 per person before wine, with a vegetarian version available.
Where is La Canne en Ville?
At Avenue Louise 77, at the foot of the Steigenberger Wiltcher's hotel in Ixelles. It moved here in 2022.
Is it good for a proposal?
Yes — the private, softly lit room and starred cooking make it one of Brussels' best proposal and anniversary restaurants.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at La Canne en Ville
Reserve through La Canne en Ville; request a corner table when booking a proposal.
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Practical Information
AddressAvenue Louise 77, at the Steigenberger Wiltcher's
NeighbourhoodAvenue Louise, Ixelles
CuisineContemporary French
PriceTasting menu around €150; wine pairing extra
Dress CodeSmart; jacket appreciated
SeatingIntimate dining room; private corners
ReservationReservations essential; book well ahead for weekends
