"Pascal Devalkeneer's two-star chalet pairs forest calm with sweetbread in lobster and miso — Brussels' table for the milestone celebration."
About Le Chalet de la Forêt
Pascal Devalkeneer took over Le Chalet de la Forêt in December 1999 and has held two Michelin stars since 2012, cooking on the green edge of Uccle where the city dissolves into the Sonian Forest. The setting does real work: floor-to-ceiling glass, a garden view and a calm that the address on Drève de Lorraine makes possible.
The restaurant belongs to the Grandes Tables du Monde and Relais & Châteaux circles, which places it at the very top of the Brussels hierarchy alongside La Paix and Comme Chez Soi.
The Kitchen
Devalkeneer's signature is braised sweetbread napped in lobster juice and miso — a dish that shows his habit of fusing classical French technique with a precise, contemporary edge. The kitchen draws on exceptional sourcing: Aveyron lamb, abalone from the Brittany coast and honey from the chef's own beehives on the property.
Menus run roughly €145 to €305 depending on length and luxury, with wine pairings from a deep cellar. This is grand-occasion cooking, paced across a long evening rather than rushed.
The Room
The room is luminous and woodland-quiet, more elegant pavilion than rustic chalet, with tables set far apart and a wall of glass onto the trees. It is built for an evening that matters — a major anniversary, a deal worth marking — where the surroundings reinforce the sense of arrival.
Best for a milestone celebration
Le Chalet de la Forêt is the Brussels table for a milestone: two stars, a forest view and the kind of service that makes a celebration feel earned. For the city's other top rooms, browse the French guide or the fine-dining collection.
Not for
Not for a quick lunch or a tight budget — the long tasting menus and €145-plus floor are built for an evening you have set aside to celebrate.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Le Chalet de la Foret?
Pascal Devalkeneer, who took over in December 1999 and has held two Michelin stars since 2012.
What is the signature dish?
Braised sweetbread in lobster juice and miso — a clear example of Devalkeneer's blend of classical French technique and contemporary precision.
How much do menus cost?
Tasting menus run roughly €145 to €305 per person depending on length, before wine pairings.
Where is Le Chalet de la Foret?
On Drève de Lorraine in Uccle, on the southern edge of Brussels where the city meets the Sonian Forest.
What occasion is it best for?
A milestone celebration — a major anniversary or a deal worth marking. The forest setting and two-star cooking make it a grand-occasion room.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Le Chalet de la Forêt
Reserve through Le Chalet de la Foret; private rooms available for celebrations.
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Practical Information
AddressDrève de Lorraine 43, Uccle
NeighbourhoodEdge of the Sonian Forest, Uccle
CuisineFrench gastronomic
PriceTasting menus roughly €145–305
Dress CodeFormal; jacket recommended
SeatingSpacious dining room with garden views; private rooms
ReservationReservations essential; book well in advance
