Belgian Cuisine: The Sweet, the Savory, and the Sudsy

Wedged between Germany, France, and the Netherlands, Belgium often gets lost in the mix.
Belgian Cuisine: The Sweet, the Savory, and the Sudsy
Belgians take their beers as seriously as the French take their wines, with hundreds of types and about 1,500 brands. Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe
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Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, “In Belgium, we eat as much as the Germans and as fine as the French.”

Wedged between Germany, France, and the Netherlands, Belgium often gets lost in the mix. But this overlooked country rewards visitors with some of Europe’s finest cuisine, including its best beer, creamiest chocolates, and tastiest french fries.

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Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio, and organizes European tours. This article was adapted from his new book, For the Love of Europe. You can email Rick at [email protected] and follow his blog on Facebook. ©2026 Rick Steves. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.