Bleu de Toi restaurant in the heart of Brussels, between Manneken Pis and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, was once a small, run down house now transformed by passionate owners into one of the most intimate, romantic, welcoming restaurants in the city. For fourteen years it has been celebrated in Brussels, for both its menu and décor. With exposed brick walls, flea market mirrors, smart, clean, modern décor and vibrant splashes of marine blue everywhere �� the awnings, the paintings, even the bottled water – this is a place with pizzazz. Central to the menu are bintjes, a sort of rich baked potato that Bleu de Toi artfully stuffs in seventeen different ways. But pride of place must also go to the seven different preparations of half or whole Canadian lobster, flown in fresh daily. Or the superb salads, like the Scampi, with caramelized scampi and bacon with balsamic dressing, which can be had as starter or main. Or the ‘suggestions’ of two seasonal fish, two meats, a vegetarian selection, and seasonal starters. The monthly changing menu with featured themes offer the very best of the season, including asparagus, Easter lamb, and fresh oysters, among many others. And there are fourteen sensational desserts like authentic speculoos gingerbread ice cream. The international wine list features more than 100 bottles and favours the French.