The Sainte-Catherine /Vismet neighbourhood
This is definitely THE go-to place for lovers of fine dining: the ‘Vismet’ (Fish Market) and Sainte-Catherine square are home to the most prestigious seafood restaurants in Brussels.
A favourite haunt for artists who can be seen along the Quais (quays) – in ‘Briques’ or ‘Bois à Bruler’ – and lovers of fine dining, the neighbourhoods of ‘Vismet’ (Fish Market) and ‘Sainte-Catherine’ are home to some of the capital’s very best restaurants. Come and see for yourself why the area has become a prized venue for lovers of seafood over the years.
And in the winter months, this is where the ‘Plaisirs d’hiver’ (Winter Pleasures) market sets up its stalls. Spend some time in the bustling ‘rue de Flandre’ which links ‘rue Dansaert’ with Sainte-Catherine square, and check out its food and vintage shops and its designer boutiques offering their wares at affordable prices.
Discover the shops in Sainte-Catherine
Organic market, Sainte-Catherine square
On Wednesdays, Sainte-Catherine square in Brussels, which rubs shoulders with a lively tourist neighbourhood, becomes a little organic market. The cafés and restaurants around the market are ideal for a bite to eat and a drink, or quite simply a relaxing spot for people-watching on their terraces. Enjoy the buzz of this market where you will find an array of different types of meat, cold meats, dairy products and fruit and veg that are all organically farmed and certified and monitored by monthly inspections carried out by CERTISYS.
‘Sainte-Catherine’ square, Wednesdays 7.30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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