Belgian cuisine is varied, with strong Flemish and Walloon traditions alongside famous national specialties. Food is one of the easiest ways to experience Belgium’s regional character.
20 Foods and Dishes to Know
- Belgian waffles
- Belgian fries
- Moules-frites
- Carbonnade flamande
- Waterzooi
- Stoemp
- Chicons au gratin
- Vol-au-vent
- Boulettes à la liégeoise
- Gentse waterzooi
- Filet américain
- Croquettes aux crevettes
- Belgian chocolate
- Speculoos
- Mattentaart
- Gaufres de Liège
- Gaufres de Bruxelles
- Rice tart
- Pralines
- Belgian beer styles
Regional Food
Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia each have their own specialties. Coastal areas are associated with seafood, while inland regions offer hearty meat and vegetable dishes.
How to Explore Belgian Food
Try local bakeries, chocolate shops, markets, cafés, traditional restaurants and breweries. Ask about regional specialties instead of choosing only internationally famous dishes.
Pair this guide with our Belgium regions guide, Belgian culture guide and Belgium travel guide.
Official resources: Visit Flanders · Visit Wallonia.
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