Le Chalet de la Forêt
Brussels, Belgium; Drève de Lorraine 43, 1180 Uccle, Brussels, Belgium
Le Chalet de la Forêt offers a change of scale and pace within the Brussels-Capital Region. In Uccle, beside the Sonian Forest, Pascal Devalkeneer's restaurant makes room for gardens, terraces and the changing light beyond the dining room. Reopened after renovation in September 2026, it has added renewed spaces that include an orangery, bar and chef's table. The kitchen's contemporary French foundation remains the centre of the experience. Its relationship to the surrounding garden and beehives gives the setting a practical connection to the restaurant's thinking, while the renovation's use of Sonian oak and local craftsmanship reinforces its sense of place. The visit suits an occasion when the journey and surroundings are part of the pleasure, rather than a meal fitted between central-city appointments. Two Michelin stars in the 2026 Belgium and Luxembourg guide recognise the cooking. The Chalet deserves inclusion for bringing that level of ambition into a distinctive landscape. Visitors should use current photographs and booking information when planning, since the recently renewed rooms have changed the physical experience described in older reviews.