Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium

Comme chez Soi

Name: Comme chez Soi
Address: Pl. Rouppe 23, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, Brussels, BE
Telephone: +32 2 512 29 21
Price range: €€€€

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About Comme chez Soi

Comme chez Soi has held a Michelin star and a Les Grandes Tables du Monde award in its original 1926 Art Nouveau dining room at Place Rouppe 23, Brussels. Chef Lionel Rigolet runs a classical French-Belgian kitchen that earns its credentials on technique and sauce-work rather than setting alone. Book well in advance: this is a hard table, open Wednesday through Saturday only.

The Verdict

If you are comparing Comme chez Soi against La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne for a formal Brussels splurge, the choice comes down to what you want the evening to feel like. La Villa Lorraine offers contemporary French technique in a modern setting. Comme chez Soi offers something rarer: a working Art Nouveau interior from 1926 that has never been stripped out, paired with classical French-Belgian cooking that has been refined across four family generations. For food-and-wine explorers who want depth and institutional character alongside their meal, Comme chez Soi is the stronger booking. For diners who prioritise a more contemporary dining idiom, La Villa Lorraine is the better fit.

Book this if: you want a serious, classically grounded dinner in Brussels with genuine historical weight behind it. Do not book this if: you are looking for a relaxed drop-in meal or a modern tasting menu experience.

The Portrait

Comme chez Soi opened at Place Rouppe 23 in 1926, and the room has not forgotten it. The interior was designed in the Art Nouveau style associated with Victor Horta, Brussels' most celebrated architect of that period, and the stained glass and architectural detailing remain intact. Walking into the dining room is a calibration exercise: this is what a century of continuity looks like when a family has chosen preservation over reinvention.

The current generation running the kitchen is the fourth. Chef Lionel Rigolet and his partner Laurence, along with their son Loïc, are the current custodians of a repertoire that includes long-standing signature dishes, among them mousse of Ardennes ham and sole fillets in a Riesling and shrimp sauce. These are not museum pieces. Rigolet's kitchen is technically demanding and the sauces, a hallmark of classical French-Belgian cooking, are a genuine point of strength here. The approach is traditional in foundation but not frozen: contemporary techniques and less expected flavour pairings appear without disrupting the essential character of the menu.

For wine-focused visitors, the venue operates a separate private dining space called Riwyne within its wine cellar. The contrast is deliberate: the main dining room is all period grandeur, while Riwyne offers a more contained, contemporary atmosphere for groups or guests who want a different register. If you are booking for a special occasion and want the cellar experience specifically, confirm availability when reserving, as the two spaces serve different functions.

On the drinks side, Comme chez Soi's programme is weighted toward wine rather than cocktails, as you would expect from a formal French-Belgian classical kitchen operating since 1926. The cellar is a serious one, and the Riwyne private dining space makes it a physical presence in the experience rather than just a list on the table. For a venue at this price tier and formality level, the wine programme is the drinks story here. Guests who want a cocktail-forward experience before or after dinner will find more dedicated bar programming elsewhere in Brussels; the Brussels bars guide covers that territory. What Comme chez Soi does offer is depth of cellar and the kind of sommelier knowledge that comes with a kitchen of this age and reputation.

The venue holds a Michelin star (2025), a Les Grandes Tables du Monde award (2025), and appears on the La Liste leading restaurants ranking, scoring 89.5 points in 2025. On Opinionated About Dining's Classical in Europe list, it ranked 104th in 2025, consistent with its 105th place the year before. Google reviews from 794 contributors average 4.7 out of 5. That is a stable, well-credentialled position for a restaurant that has been operating for nearly a century. It is not competing with the three-Michelin-star kitchens you would find at Hof van Cleve or Zilte in Antwerp, but it is doing something those restaurants are not: offering a fully intact historical dining room alongside food that earns its own credibility independently of the setting.

For context on how Comme chez Soi sits within Belgium's wider fine dining picture, Boury in Roeselare and Willem Hiele in Oudenburg represent the more progressive end of the Belgian spectrum. Bartholomeus in Heist and Castor in Beveren offer strong regional alternatives for those travelling beyond the capital. In Brussels itself, Bozar Restaurant and Eliane are worth knowing about for different occasions. For creative contemporary cooking in the city, La Villa in the Sky and Barge represent a different direction entirely.

For international reference points, Comme chez Soi occupies a similar cultural position to Le Bernardin in New York City: a long-running institution with strong technical foundations that continues to earn its credentials rather than coasting on history. It is not chasing the same kind of cross-cultural experimentation you find at Atomix in New York City, and it is not trying to.

Practical Details

Comme chez Soi is open Wednesday through Saturday for both lunch (service window: 12 to 1 pm) and dinner (service window: 7 to 8:30 pm). It is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The tight service windows, particularly at lunch, mean you need to book well in advance: this is a hard booking, and last-minute availability is not something to rely on. The price range is €€€€, placing it at the formal splurge end of the Brussels dining market. The address is Place Rouppe 23, 1000 Brussels. For full Brussels dining context, see our full Brussels restaurants guide. For accommodation pairing, our Brussels hotels guide covers the city's leading options. Further Brussels exploration: wineries and experiences.

Quick reference: Wed–Sat lunch and dinner only; closed Sun–Tue; €€€€; Place Rouppe 23, Brussels; book well in advance.

Ratings at a Glance

Michelin: 1 Star (2025)
Les Grandes Tables du Monde: Yes (2025)
La Liste: 89.5 pts (2025) / 76 pts (2026)
Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe: #104 (2025)
Google: 4.7 / 5 (794 reviews)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comme chez Soi worth the price?

At €€€€ pricing and with a Michelin star, a La Liste ranking, and Les Grandes Tables du Monde recognition, Comme chez Soi earns its cost for diners who value classical French-Belgian technique and heritage. The benchmark is whether that format appeals: if you want a living record of Brussels fine dining anchored in sauce-led cookery and a 1926 Art Nouveau room, the price is justified. If you want a more contemporary tasting menu experience, you may find better value elsewhere in Brussels.

What should I wear to Comme chez Soi?

Comme chez Soi is a Michelin-starred, Les Grandes Tables du Monde member operating since 1926 in a formal Art Nouveau dining room — formal or business-formal dress is the appropriate benchmark. Treat it as you would any equivalent European grand address. Arriving underdressed will stand out in this room.

Is lunch or dinner better at Comme chez Soi?

Lunch is the stronger practical case: the service window is 12 to 1 pm Wednesday through Saturday, and a Michelin-starred lunch at €€€€ pricing typically delivers the same kitchen at a more manageable commitment. Dinner runs 7 to 8:30 pm and suits a longer, more ceremonial evening. The 1 pm last-seating for lunch means you need to arrive promptly — this is not a leisurely drop-in format.

Does Comme chez Soi handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not confirmed in available venue data, so check the venue's official channels before booking. Given the classical French-Belgian format, signature dishes include items like mousse of Ardennes ham and sole in Riesling and shrimp sauce — this is not a menu that pivots easily around major restrictions. Raise requirements at time of reservation, not on arrival.

Can Comme chez Soi accommodate groups?

The venue includes a separate wine cellar space called Riwyne that functions as a more contemporary private dining option, which makes it the practical choice for groups wanting separation from the main dining room. For larger parties, check the venue's official channels to confirm capacity and availability. The tight service windows — 1 pm last seating at lunch, 8:30 pm at dinner — mean group bookings require coordination.

Location

Pl. Rouppe 23, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Compare Comme chez Soi

The Complete Picture: Comme chez Soi and Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Awards	Booking Difficulty	Value
Comme chez Soi	French - Belgian, Classic Cuisine	La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 76pts; Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #104 (2025); La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 89.5pts; Les Grandes Tables Du Monde Award (2025); Michelin 1 Star (2025); Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #105 (2024); A meal at Comme chez Soi is like biting into a slice of culinary history. Its emblematic Art nouveau Horta interior is classy and characterful, dotted with stained glass and elegant details, while the wine cellar (Riwyne) offers a more contemporary “private dining” experience. The rich heritage of this establishment founded in 1926 owes much to Pierre Wynants. Now, the fourth generation, Laurence and Lionel Rigolet and their son Loïc, is pursuing the story. Together they continue to serve traditional signature dishes, like mousse of Ardennes ham and sole fillets in a Riesling and shrimp sauce. Chef Rigolet lavishes great care and attention on the plating, to which he adds a modern twist, while his mastery in the realm of sauces cannot fail but impress. Neither does he balk at introducing contemporary culinary techniques or exotic flavours. Comme chez Soi definitely remains a landmark of Brussels’ fine dining scene and it can be depended on to deliver first-rate traditional fare, albeit with an eye to the future.; Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #120 (2023); World's 50 Best Restaurants #49 (2006); World's 50 Best Restaurants #7 (2003)	Hard	—
La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne	Modern Cuisine	Michelin 2 Star	Unknown	—
senzanome	Modern Italian, Italian	Michelin 1 Star	Unknown	—
Au Vieux Saint Martin	French Bistro, Belgian		Unknown	—
Aux Armes de Bruxelles	Brasserie, Belgian		Unknown	—
Hispania	Catalan, Spanish		Unknown	—

How Comme chez Soi stacks up against the competition.

Also Consider

La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne — Modern Cuisine, €€€€
senzanome — Modern Italian, Italian, €€€€
Au Vieux Saint Martin — French Bistro, Belgian, €€€
Aux Armes de Bruxelles — Brasserie, Belgian, €€
Hispania — Catalan, Spanish, €€€

How It Compares

At €€€€, Comme chez Soi and La Villa Lorraine by Yves Mattagne are Brussels' two most prominent classical splurge options. La Villa Lorraine leans more contemporary in technique and setting; Comme chez Soi offers the intact Art Nouveau room, four generations of family continuity, and a classical kitchen with stronger institutional depth. For food-and-wine explorers who want historical atmosphere to match their meal, Comme chez Soi is the stronger booking. Senzanome at €€€€ is a different category entirely: modern Italian rather than French-Belgian, and worth considering if your preference runs toward Italian fine dining rather than classical French technique.

Step down a price tier and Hispania at €€€ offers Catalan cooking that represents better value per euro if your priority is the food-to-price ratio rather than the room or the prestige context. For a genuinely relaxed meal without the formality overhead, Au Vieux Saint Martin at €€€ is a solid French-Belgian bistro option that is easier to book and significantly less expensive. If you simply want a good brasserie meal with classic Belgian dishes at an accessible price, Aux Armes de Bruxelles at €€ is the practical choice.

The decision framework is straightforward: Comme chez Soi is the right call when the occasion calls for a serious, formally structured dinner with genuine institutional weight and a wine programme to match. La Villa Lorraine is the better option when you want €€€€ fine dining in a more contemporary idiom. Everything else on this list serves a different occasion and a different budget.