"Once the first restaurant outside France with three Michelin stars, now Yves Mattagne's one-star landmark — book it to impress clients."
About La Villa Lorraine
In 1972, La Villa Lorraine became the first restaurant outside France to hold three Michelin stars — history that still hangs in the air of this grand villa on the edge of the Bois de la Cambre. Today it carries one Michelin star in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Belgium and trades under chef Yves Mattagne, with head chef Ruben Christiaens running the day-to-day kitchen. It is a member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde, and the cooking is lighter and more modern than the institution's classical past.
The Kitchen
Yves Mattagne's menu balances brasserie landmarks — sole meunière, Black Angus with frites — against more inventive, often Asian-inflected plates such as crispy rice and a Belgian-style tartare of red tuna. Lunch starts around a three-course €85; the gastronomic tasting menus climb toward €245. It is firmly a special-occasion kitchen. For a comparably classic Brussels benchmark, see Comme Chez Soi; for a more contemporary tasting room, Bon Bon.
The Room
The villa is the point: high ceilings, a cosmopolitan modern-luxury makeover, and garden views over the Bois de la Cambre that make it one of the most impressive rooms in Brussels. A separate brasserie and lounge handle lighter visits, while the gastronomic restaurant is the formal stage. Valet parking and private spaces make it a natural choice for business hospitality.
Best for Impressing Clients
Few Brussels rooms carry this much pedigree, which is exactly why it works to impress clients or close a deal. The garden setting and history also make it a memorable proposal venue.
Not for
Not for a casual or budget night out — this is a formal, expensive gastronomic restaurant where a full dinner runs well past €150 a head.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at La Villa Lorraine?
La Villa Lorraine trades as 'by Yves Mattagne', with head chef Ruben Christiaens running the kitchen day-to-day. Mattagne reinvented the historic villa with a lighter, modern menu.
Does La Villa Lorraine have a Michelin star?
Yes. La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne holds one Michelin star in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Belgium. In 1972 it was the first restaurant outside France to win three stars.
How much does dinner cost at La Villa Lorraine?
A three-course lunch starts around €85, while the gastronomic tasting menus climb toward €245 per person. It is a $$$$ special-occasion restaurant.
Where is La Villa Lorraine?
La Villa Lorraine is at Avenue du Vivier d'Oie 75, on the edge of the Bois de la Cambre in Uccle, Brussels.
What should I order at La Villa Lorraine?
Expect brasserie landmarks like sole meunière and Black Angus alongside modern, Asian-inflected plates such as crispy rice and a Belgian-style red-tuna tartare.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at La Villa Lorraine
Reserve direct; ask for a garden-facing table at the gastronomic restaurant.
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Practical Information
AddressAvenue du Vivier d'Oie 75, 1000 Brussels (Uccle)
NeighbourhoodUccle (Bois de la Cambre)
CuisineModern Belgian-French
PriceLunch from €85; tasting menus to €245
Dress CodeJacket preferred; smart
SeatingRestaurant, brasserie and lounge; garden
ReservationRecommended, well ahead for dinner
