Restaurant review: Tero

Rue St.Bernard 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles

What’s good? The seasonal menu is heavy on veg, and that’s nice when you’re dining with a vegetarian, like I was. The spelt was standout: perfectly cooked, taut chewiness married to creamy brocoletti. The waitress, who was very attentive without being overbearing, said it is usually served with cime di rapa but that they’d gone out of season. It still works.

What’s not? I’m all for no-frills dining, but given the price point (more on this below) you expect a bit more. Most of the dishes were, while not quite bland, lacking a certain oomph. The burrata was run of the mill, and not saved by the pickled red onion garnish. The carrot tart was nicely roasted but the cheese base didn’t cut through.

Vibe: My dining companion described it as “rustic modernism” and that’s apt. Spacious, ceiling in béton brut, and adorned with potted plants rather than flowers. The chairs are recycled office design pieces in a fun fabric. It works, but it’s a touch cold.

Who’s picking up the check? It’s not cheap. The waitress recommended getting at least five dishes for two people, and the broccoli was €16. We ended up paying close to €65 a head, which included two glasses of wine each but no desserts.

Spotted: Almost no one. We went on a Wednesday and stayed for a few hours, and the restaurant hardly filled up. Tero used to be a bustling spot — maybe it’s going out of fashion. Or it was simply a quiet day.

Insider tip: The Tero brand, which has venues around Belgium and in Luxembourg, organizes team building activities. One for your consultants and other corporate types.

How to get there: The location is super convenient. It’s on a quiet corner just off of Louise, easily reachable on the metro 2 and 6, and trams 92 and 97.

Review published on  June, 5 2025. Illustration by Natália Delgado/POLITICO