Walks in Belgium

An overview of Belgian cuisine

Good, honest, hearty food prepared with expert craftsmanship is what Belgian cuisine is essentially all about. Whether you're plowing through a mountain of hot frites straight from a roadside truck or tucking into an exquisite five-course meal restaurant, these standards will apply in equal measure.

Belgian cuisine draws strong influences from French, German, and Dutch kitchens and is acknowledged as being among the best in Europe. In fact, it is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with the quality of French food. It is this unique and vibrant amalgamation of cultures that has, in part, earned restaurants across the country countless international awards.

Well-to-do and decorous Belgium is full of Gothic monuments and ancient castles, famous lace and tapestries, as well as excellent hotels and gourmet cuisine. Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp, Formula 1 Grand Prix and football - all about Belgium: visa, maps and photos.