I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at Le Pré Salé in Belgium, and I must say, it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. The food itself was a complete disappointment. The dishes were poorly executed and lacked any sort of flavor or creativity. The ingredients seemed cheap and poorly sourced, resulting in bland and unappetizing meals. It was clear that no effort or care had been put into the preparation of the food.

(Translated by Google) Really sorry to have disturbed you and your service, coming to lunch in your establishment. Yours (Original) Vraiment désolé de vous avoir dérangé, vous et votre service, en venant déjeuner dans votre établissement. Bien à vous

TLDR: Very bad experience. Wait staff was rude, brash and got physical when called out on behavior, which according to other Google reviews is not a first time occurrence. Wait staff was brash from start. At end of meal the waitress asked us to use a calculator to add up our payments for her which we did. She proceeded to get frustrated, walk off and return with her own calculator. When my friend pointed out to her that it was simple (we had all ordered the same 24 euro mussels x 5) the waitress proceeded to put her hand centimeters from my the friend's face and shush her repeatedly . When we told her she was being rude, she said in heated tone that she was doing as a favor splitting our bill in the first place. We asked just to continue with the rest of our transactions (3/5 were done) but she yelled that "actually no!" she doesn't accept it we have to pay for the whole meal at once, and started trying to cancel our previous transactions. At that point I went to the owner and asked him to cash us out because the person who was supposed to do it was being aggressive. He got involved, claimed we needed to let it go because "they were stressed" and that they don't split bills. When I pointed out the problem is not whether they're used to splitting bills or stress but the fact that the wait person treated us aggressively and rudely, the waitress went on to grab me by the arm and try to shove me out of the restaurant. I took her hand off me told her not to touch me. She began to threaten to call the police at which point I used inappropriate language with her, daring her to go ahead, as she was clearly at fault. However, I then disengaged and stepped outside while my friends dealt with the situation. We were able to pay and go. The owner bid us goodbye by telling us to let it go "because it was Sunday". Draw your own conclusions. PS. If you made it to the end of this then thank you and also now you know to avoid this place like the bubonic plague.

Very tender delicious small mussels. About €25 per pot and comes with fries. 2 person can perhaps share a pot if you are not too hungry or small-eater. Go before 7 pm for dinner if you want to get a seat without reservation. It was full house by 8pm. Tables are placed tightly next to one another to take in as many diners as possible as it's a small place. The waiters are courteous and we didn't need to wait long for the food to be served.

Good experience and dinner. Fair prices for the main courses. The service is also good, but a little bit too slow.

I don't usually write bad reviews, but the staff here was super rude and racist. Not sure why we were treated that way, probably because we looked foreign. When we first asked if we could be seated they took one look and ignored us. Despite the fact that there were plenty of empty tables at 2pm, they just said no. I would definitely not recommend this place.

(Translated by Google) The restaurant only makes a good impression. Fried mussels are expensive, not exceptional (mussels marinated in a broth of hot water-celery). The service is detestable: you have to order quickly, the questions on the card and the menu are not appreciated (otherwise the waitress sighs the poor she does not have that to do, waitress is surely not her vocation). At the end of the meal do not expect to split the bill with your friends because the waitress will not leave you this luxury. I suspect the 5 star reviews to be "arrangements" (this is my personal opinion maybe I am wrong). Do not have the misfortune of not being a pure Brussels native for lunch here. Willing to discuss with the staff of the establishment if there is any doubt about this testimony. cordially (Original) Le restaurant fait bonne impression en apparence uniquement. Les moules frites sont chères, pas exceptionnelles (moules marinières noyées dans un bouillon d'eau chaude-céleri). Le service est détestable : il faut commander vite, les questions sur la carte et le menu ne sont pas appréciés (sinon la serveuse soupire la pauvre elle n'a pas que ça à faire, serveuse n'est sûrement pas sa vocation). À la fin du repas n'espèrez pas splitter l'addition avec vos amis car la serveuse ne vous laissera pas ce luxe. Je soupçonne les commentaires 5 étoiles d'être des "arrangements" (c'est mon avis personnel peut-être me trompe-je). N'ayez pas le malheur de ne pas être Bruxellois pur souche pour déjeuner ici. Disposé à échanger avec le personnel de l'établissement s'il y a des doutes sur ce témoignage. Cordialement

Atmosphere is ok, but not cosy or calm. The team was very friendly but not very flexible when it came to splitting the bill for a big table - it is not possible to pay seperately. Food was ok ok, but really nothing special and mostly much too much. still it seems to be a classic.

Great place for mussels in Brussels. Old school feel with perfect casual service! Despite how busy it can be it has the feel of a neighborhood spot. The open kitchen is incredible, like it’s stuck in time in the best of possible ways! Highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Good food (simple but effective dishes) friendly and friendly atmosphere, charming waitresses, all in a hubbub a little too strong for my taste ... but maybe this is the age that makes me like to eat less in Too noisy atmospheres :-) In short it is a small brasserie typical of Brussels with all its charm and some faults. I recommend despite everything. (Original) Bonne nourriture (plats simples mais efficaces) ambiance sympatique et conviviale, serveuses charmantes, le tout dans un brouha un peu trop fort à mon goût...mais peut-être est ce l'age qui fait que j'aime moins manger dans des ambiances trop bruyantes :-) En bref c'est une petite brasserie typique de Bruxelles avec tout son charme et ses quelques défauts. Je recommande malgré tout.

No covid measures in place. We were never asked to wear or mask or show our vaccination passports. Place is dirty and a bit shabby. Food is acceptable, but the croquettes although tasty were totally over priced. Some of the stuff is friendly but they almost push you into leaving a tip. A bit disorganized too. I would not recommend it. There are so many over nicer places

(Translated by Google) Like to go to this type of restaurant. Operation of an abominable level, however; especially the lady: bit, asked for tip and forgot several orders. So many other bistros that deserve a visit earlier. (Original) Ga graag naar dit type restaurants. Bediening echter van een abominabel niveau; met name de dame:bits, vroeg om fooi en vergat meerdere bestellingen. Zoveel andere bistro's die eerder een bezoek verdienen.

Went there with a local friend for some Mussels! Had the Creme and Garlic one and a Kir. I loved the mussels but the aide fries were average. They were very crowded and the kitchen is small so you might have to wait for your food to arrive a bit longer but there is a high possibility that it will make you happy. 😊

Excellent food, the waiters were adorable, just a little too noisy but normal in this kind of cantina. If you want traditional food you have to come here.

We had great fun, and the team were fantastic at accommodating a group of 12 with no reservation! Food was good value for money and tasty, and most of all we loved the atmosphere. Would love to come back.

The service was great and attentive. My partner almost forgot her umbrella but luckily the owner reminded her, so thumbs up. The mussels were delicious but could have been better. In my opinion, eels in the green sauce were alright, though that could just be me not being used to it. Like a lot of restaurants in Brussels, they do not offer tap water, which is the norm here. Drinks were on the expensive side. Prices, in general, were on the higher side for the quality and quantity, though keep in mind that they are located in the city center. Overall, a pleasant experience for us.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic place! (Original) Fantastisk sted!

(Translated by Google) Falling speed, almost inedible (Original) En perte de vitesse, presqu'imangeable

(Translated by Google) Unavoidable, unmissable, on the advice of locals encountered on the terrace. We invited ourselves to the pre-salty by not wanting to be fooled by the restaurants 'tourist traps', we are delighted, amazed by this traditional Belgian cuisine. Thanks again for this great time! The indoor team is more than welcoming, you feel at home. (Original) Incontournable, immanquable, sur avis de locaux rencontrés en terrasse. Nous nous sommes invité au pré-salé en ne voulant pas nous faire avoir par les restaurants 'attrape touristes', nous sommes ravis, épatés de cette cuisine traditionnelle belges. Merci encore pour ce super moment ! L'équipe en salle est plus qu'accueillante, on se sent chez soi.

Decent menu in a typical Belgian eatery. Staff slightly disorganized and rude at times but we still enjoyed.

Went with 2 young children. Kids menu: half portion mussels, half portion carbonnades or half portion meatballs in tomato sauce. The meatballs were really tasty! Mussels with garlic were very good (although last time there was more garlic!). Nice terrace. Extremely friendly staff!

Nice service, good food, good localization.

Went here on the recommendation of a friend. It’s not cheap (I’m not sure anywhere in Brussels for mussels is) but it’s worth every penny. The mussels were incredible and plentiful, and the service was friendly and attentive. Fabulous little place on an interesting street.

Food is not OK. Presentation neither. Menu is a dirty journal sheet of paper. Service was more or less but without covid safe mask. Toilets, kitchen and restaurant are dirty. Cook in dirty clothes and without mask went out to smoke in service time through the restaurant with guests and returned to pots and pans without washing hands.

Great food

Beautiful food. Staff were very friendly and helped point out the English on the menu for us. We had mussels, steak and the beef carbonade and it was all delicious. It was very busy but we were happy to sit outside as it was covered and there were heaters too. Would definitely come back.

We ordered cheese crockets,mixed salad,and mussels with fries.the crockets were tasty,but the rest was just ok. Thank you!

Meat-balls with tomato sauce Pork saussage with stoemp Natuur mariniere

Be aware to make sure what ever you order doesn’t cost anything extra. I was surprised when the waitress told me a drink was included in my meal, which in the end she charged me the drink and gave me the look as if she’s offended why I would have ever came to the idea of a free drink.

Travelled all the way here expecting to try the traditional Belgian food as my friend told me they were good. And just like that, they decided to close because “it’s a hot day”. Well, shoulda closed the restaurant during the whole summer and go live in the north pole then!

Pretty good flavour. Classic place. Crowded and too casual service but ok. Amazing mussels and beef

Everyone was kind and cordial. We were given two wine tastings by our attentive waiter before placing our order. The cuisine was exquisite. Excellent Italian dish prepared superbly

It was my first first time eating here, and I really like it! The setting is lovely, the terrace is lovely, the service is excellent, the cuisine is excellent, and the quality is excellent! The bathroom is clean. The only thing I didn't like is just that the bathroom is for 1 person at a time. But is spacious & clean. It is an the high end price. I highly recommen this place & I will definitely come back!!!

Very busy and bustling Belgian bistro. Traditional Belgian cuisine. Steak for 2 is highly recommended.

Amazing… Excellent meal that is also dirt inexpensive and not at tourist prices. Owner is really gracious. Strongly advised here. 5 stars is insufficient for this restaurant. Take note! Only cash is accepted, but no worries; you must at least try this place.

Great authentic Belgian/Bruxelois restaurant. (+) Friendly, smiling and helpful waiters (+) fast service (+) fresh and decent portion of mussels

Food is good. Service is fast. They do not have wifi connection.

Really nice Belgian dishes. Looks and tastes traditional. During the summer it’s really nice to enjoy a dinner out in the terrace. We ordered mussels and frites with garlic and wine, both really tasty.

Great experience. Delicious food. Atmosphere was chaotic but that is all part of the fun. They are a popular spot for good reason, I suppose. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely traditional Belgian food. Great friendly service. Happy to squeeze us in although we had not booked.

Semi

(Translated by Google) A small restaurant that takes you back in time. Very friendly service, and very good food. I just find the entry price a bit high. For example 16th it seems to me the shrimp croquette it stings all the same ... 💷 But if not for the dishes, I tried the carbonnade and it was a treat! 🤤 (Original) Un petit restaurant qui fait voyager un peu dans le temps. Un service très sympa, et une très bonne cuisine. Juste je trouve le prix des entrée est un peu élevé. Par exemple 16e il me semble la croquette au crevette ça pique tout de même... 💷 Mais sinon pour les plats ça va, j'ai essayé la carbonnade et c'était un régale ! 🤤

(Translated by Google) For me it was very good (Mussels marinières and Onglet with shallot). The service is friendly and the terrace pleasant. (Original) Pour ma part c'était très bon (Moules marinières et Onglet à l'échalote). Le service est sympa et la terrasse agréable.

(Translated by Google) You have to arrive early, before 8 p.m. on Saturday evening to have a la carte choice. We stayed hungry with the vegetarian dish and the fries. It is the welcome and the kindness of the waitress that made us the most happy. (Original) Il faut arriver tôt, avant 20h, le samedi soir pour avoir du choix à la carte. On est restés sur notre faim avec le plat végétarien et les frites. C'est l'accueil et la gentillesse de la serveuse qui nous ont fait le plus plaisir.

Real Belgian food

(Translated by Google) Great atmosphere and I ate very well! Thank you to the Chef and the maid "Marineeeee" (Original) Super bonne ambiance et j'ai très bien mangé ! Merci au Chef et à la demoiselle en Salle "Marineeeee"

(Translated by Google) This restaurant was recommended to us for the good value for money. So the table service is pleasant with a friendly waitress. On the other hand, the prices of the starters are completely out of the ordinary (17 euros for two croquettes and the salads at 15 euros +), some dishes are bathed in oil and the fries are not transcendent. A little less, the sauce is extra and bottled water is more expensive than the aperitif. Pity ... (Original) Ce restaurant nous a été recommandé pour le bon rapport qualité prix. Alors le service a table est agréable avec une serveuse avenante. Par contre les prix des entrées sont complètement hors normes ( 17 euros pour deux croquettes et les salades à 15 euros +), certains plats baignent dans l'huile et les frites ne sont pas transcendantes. Petit moins additionnel la sauce est en supplément et l'eau en bouteille est plus chère que l'apéritif. Dommage ...

(Translated by Google) A Tof cooks. This is belgatitude. (Original) Une Tof cuisine . C'est ça la belgatitude.

Top !

(Translated by Google) Solid Belgian dishes, friendly service. (Original) Degelijke Belgische gerechten, vriendelijke bediening.

(Translated by Google) We eat super well, and the service is top, it's very friendly (Original) On mange super bien, et le service est top, c'est très convivial

Not very clean and service is rather bad. Steak was really bad, guess they are better at sea food. Desert was good!

Best steak tartare in Europe! Carbonnade Flamande (Beef in Ale stew) with Stoemp (mashed potato with vegetables) also highly recommended.

Pretty good food and a relaxing atmosphere. A nice neighborhood eatery and watering hole with a normal relaxed staff.

Very bad experience, staff super rude. Waited for 30 min just to eventually being yelled at by the waitress. Should definitely apply for a Hell's Kitchen.

The staff wasn't very friendly and quite stressed. The mules were satisfying but nothing special and the vegetarian options are very limited. The price is ok for Belgian standards.

If you are looking for a none posh restaurant to enjoy authenticity in Belgian cuisine, you shouldn't miss this one. Excellent food and the best service. Wont miss it whenever I'm in Brussels

Delicious! I eat here every time I am in Brussels. Great chef and excellent service. Good idea to have a reservation, but they will accommodate small walk-ins if they can.

This place should have a much higher rating. Best dinner we have had in Brussels. Service friendly and warm as well.

(Translated by Google) Delicious dishes and quick service, in an old-fashioned setting, but in a friendly atmosphere. The rates are very reasonable. (Original) Plats délicieux et service rapide, dans un cadre à l'ancienne, mais dans une ambiance conviviale. Les tarifs sont très raisonnables.

Good moules, friendly service fair prices. A little bit farther from the main tourist areas so a bit calmer setting and a charming neighborhood. Restaurant does fill up so get ther early or make a reservation. Got the garlic and creme which was quite good. Frites were ol. Beer glass was a bit dirty/dusty (bubbles sign of unclean glass).

Perfect place where to eat moules et frites! The service is fast and friendly and the moules are quite nice for being in Brussels and the fries as well

(Translated by Google) Great gastronomic experience, would go back. (Original) Ótima experiência gastronômica, voltaria.

(Translated by Google) I put a star because otherwise I cannot leave a comment, but this boui-boui is far from deserving. This establishment calls itself "restaurant", but we are far from it. Beyond the grime, the obsolescence, it is what is served on the plate that appeals to me and the prices charged. When you order a Flemish carbonade for 18 euros, you are entitled to expect a typical dish that has taste. Instead you are served a vulgar, infamous stew. I also specify the nonchalance of the waitress, bordering on contempt. And the coup de grace is in the price of espresso coffee at 3.50 euros !!!! It is unacceptable and shameful. I absolutely do not recommend this place, unless you have no taste and want to get ripped off. (Original) Je mets une étoile parce que sinon je ne peux pas laisser de commentaire, mais ce boui-boui est bien loin de la mériter. Cet établissement se dit "restaurant", mais nous en sommes bien loin. Au-delà de la crasse, de la vétusté, c est ce qui est servi dans l assiette qui me révolte et les prix pratiqués. Quand vous commandez une carbonade flamande a 18 euros, vous êtes en droit d attendre un plat typique qui a du goût. Au lieu de ça on vous sert un vulgaire ragoût infâme. Je précise également la nonchalance de la serveuse, à la limite du mépris. Et le coup de grâce se trouve dans le prix du café expresso a 3,50 euros !!!! C est inadmissible et honteux. Je ne recommande absolument pas cet endroit, sauf si vous n avez pas de goût et que vous souhaitez vous faire escroquer.

(Translated by Google) We ordered the typical mussels with potatoes. They are smaller than usual and are quite good, although the price (25 euros per serving) seemed excessive. I would not go back. (Original) Pedimos los típicos mejillones con patatas. Son más pequeños de lo habitual y están bastante buenos, aunque el precio (25 euros la ración) me pareció excesivo. No volvería.

(Translated by Google) Very good restaurant. I went there with my daughter but she didn't like the outside. That flashy fast food apparently appeals to young people more ... Later when we were inside and she tasted the delicious food, she spoke completely differently. I will definitely come back here, she said. Voila, customer gained by the super tasty food, the friendly service and friendly price. Recommended. Brussels at its best! (Original) Heel goed restaurant. Ik ging er met mijn dochter maar zij vond de buitenkant maar niks. Die flitsende fastfood spreekt jongeren blijkbaar meer aan... Later toen we binnen waren en ze het lekkere eten proefde sprak ze helemaal anders. Hier kom ik zeker terug, zei ze. Voila, klant bijgewonnen door het super lekkere eten, de vriendelijke bediening én vriendelijke prijs. Een aanrader. Brussel ten top!

(Translated by Google) The typical Belgian Belgian brasserie with essential mussels and a lively and relaxed atmosphere. (Original) La typique brasserie Belge bruxelloise avec les incontournables moules et une ambiance vivante et décontractée.

Le Pré Salé is located in the city centre, a 3-minute walk from St Catherine Square on the vivid Rue de Flandre. The restaurant is decorated in a simple yet traditional way. Opt for Belgian classics such as carbonnade, Moules Marinères or American. The food at Le Pré Salé offers an honest presentation of a simple, homemade, traditional dish which is there to taste good, nothing more and nothing less. Classic Belgian comfort food.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excellent

Traditional belgian cuisine. Tasty!

(Translated by Google) Traditional cuisine without ptetention. Good quality. Correct service (Original) Cuisine traditionnelle sans ptetention. Bonne qualité. Service correct

(Translated by Google) Brussels atmosphere from the middle of the last century: tiled floor and wooden tables. Brussels brasserie menu well executed and without fuss. It is better to choose meat or mussels. We return with pleasure. (Original) Ambiance bruxelloise du milieu du siècle dernier: carrelage au sol et tables en bois. Carte brasserie bruxelloise bien exécutée et sans chichis. Il vaut mieux choisir la viande ou les moules. On retourne avec plaisir.

(Translated by Google) Nice, value for money at the rendezvous. (Original) Sympa, rapport qualité prix au rendez-vous.

(Translated by Google) In addition to being delicious, the staff are very smiling, helpful and friendly, and they are very noticeable. He spoke English in addition to French and Dutch. As expected, it is Brussels, the capital of a multilingual nation. (Original) おいしいことに加え、店員さんはとても笑顔で親切でフレンドリー、とてもよく気が付く感じです。フランス語、オランダ語に加え、英語も話していました。さすが多言語国家の首都ブリュッセルです…。

(Translated by Google) It’s good, even very good. Everything you would expect from a succulent pan / fry. Very good service. A must. I recommend. (Original) C’est bon, même très bon. Tout ce que l’on attend d’un moule/frite succulent. Très bon service. Un must. Je recommande.

(Translated by Google) Very well before the corona, since I have been 2 times, Very disappointed with the service (Original) Très bien avant le corona , depuis j'ai été 2 fois , Très déçus du service

(Translated by Google) A bit of an institution. Typical dishes always successful, warm welcome and service with a smile. (Original) Un peu une institution. Plats typiques toujours réussis, accueil chaleureux et service avec le sourire.

Tourist trap! My experience of dining at Le Pré Salé was awful. The fries were badly cooked. The sauces were dirty and industrial. The meat was full of nerves. The waiters were indifferent and the waiting time too long. My worst experience in brussels