Ballekes
A Belgian meatball specialty shop near the Grand Place, offering customizable meatballs and sauces at budget-friendly prices, perfect for a quick meal.
Located at Rue des Chapeliers 3, just a one- to two-minute walk from the Grand Place, this restaurant specializes in Belgian meatballs (ballekes). The meatballs are available in pork and beef, chicken, or a vegetarian sweet potato and Brussels sprout option, paired with sauces like Liège syrup rabbit sauce, Belgian cheese sauce, or creamy mushroom sauce, and served with fries. The classic combo includes two meatballs, two sauces, fries, and a beer. Two meatballs with fries cost around €16. Reviews are mixed, with some customers finding the fries and service average. Visiting outside peak dining hours is faster. Opening hours vary across sources, so it is recommended to confirm before you go.
Opening hours
Most sources: approx. 12:00-15:30, 18:00-21:30, slightly longer on weekends; sources vary, so confirming before traveling is recommended
Nearby sights
- Grand-Place
- Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries
- Manneken Pis
- Sablon & Notre-Dame du Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium & Mont des Arts
- Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Palace of Brussels