GLV1893 | Located in the heart of Brussels, the Restaurants CHEZ LEON (420 seats) and AUX ARMES de BRUXELLES (300 seats) have been serving authentic Belgian cuisine since 1893 and are part of the identity of the city.

Located in the heart of Brussels, the CHEZ LEON (420 seats) and AUX ARMES de BRUXELLES (300 seats) restaurants have been serving authentic Belgian cuisine since 1893 and are an integral part of the city’s identity.

Owned and managed by Family VANLANCKER

A true story OF 6 GENERATIONS

YESTERDAY, TODAY and TOMORROW…

Over 130 years ago, Léon Vanlancker opened a small 5-table restaurant in Rue des Bouchers.

Since then, subsequent generations have worked hard to expand the family business.

Today, Kevin Vanlancker continues his grandfather’s work and preserves the family tradition.

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1893

« Friture Léon » was founded by Léon Vanlancker

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Chez Léon,

probably the most traditional French-fry stall in the world!

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Aux Armes de Bruxelles,

With Belgian tradition at its core

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Located a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place and three minutes’ walk from the Gare Centrale and bus station

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Open daily, all year round, from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11:30 pm

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Banqueting rooms with air-conditioning; capacity for 15-230 people

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LEON beer is a refreshing and full-bodied pale ale brewed in Belgium

A family, a first name... a tradition!

This restaurant, in its simplicity, its direct, warm welcome and its charming atmosphere has won the hearts of its clientèle and become a landmark destination for foodies. In 1867, Léon Vanlancker set himself up to run a restaurant named “A la Ville d’Anvers” before re-launching, a few years later under his own name, the restaurant that was to become a symbol of Belgian cuisine.

There are a whole host of anecdotes about this popular restaurant, which has welcomed personalities of the political, cultural and financial world, as well as members of the Belgian Royal Family.

All come to enjoy the restaurant’s signature mussel dishes. Lobster, fish and meat dishes are also featured on the menu, but those in the know always favour the “Moules Marinières Spéciales”, an almost secret recipe served with chips and a delicious LEON beer.

Kevin VANLANCKER

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The soul of the establishment

In 2006, the Veulemans family sold the business. The restaurant experienced a number of tricky years before being taken on in 2018 by Rudy Vanlancker, owner of Chez Léon, another Brussels institution in the quarter.

In our dining rooms that can accommodate 15–150 people, we also cater for both private receptions and business dinners.

A dining hot spot, our establishment is brimming with history and offers elegant, classic home–cooked recipes dating back 100 years. From express lunches to full menus, every visit is a delicious culinary experience.

With traditional, homely yet elegant Brussels décor, quality service, a friendly setting steeped in history and a wide range of menus specially developed by our chef.

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