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Toucan

Louis Lepoutrelaan 1, Brussels 1050, Belgium
02/345.30.17
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Ranked #667 of 1,257 restaurants in Brussels
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Price range: 30 AUD - 38 AUD
Cuisines: French, Belgian, Mediterranean, Brasserie
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Ixelles
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Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Ixelles
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Brussels
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

After reading mixed reviews here we approached it a bit warily -- but as I had special guests in town and there are not so many 'special' places open on a Sunday evening for dinner, we pressed ahead. It was a winner! In the well-restauranted Chatelain/Americaine area, there's certainly plenty of choice and competition. We were rather encouraged by the... More

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Bxl
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

When it opened it used to be a great place to have a meal but alas time has not been kind and it is now a disaster. In fact the whole thing started to go downhill shortly after the opening the sister restaurant: Toucan sur Mer. As regular at Toucan we immediately tried the “Toucan sur Mer” which was overpriced... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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366 reviews 366 reviews
Reviews in 92 cities Reviews in 92 cities
381 helpful votes 381 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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I went to the Toucan sur Mer the twin fish-specialised resto of Toucan - I suggested to tripadvisor already twice to list the restaurant, but no feedback, so I write here. Service OK, nice and competent, but food pretty unsatisfactory. The oysters are fresh and the fish too, but the cooking is banal and really average. And it doesn't exactly... More

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Krefeld, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2010

I went to the Toucan on a Monday evening, when you do not have to reserve a table, even though it is quite lively. The service is ok but nothing special and that was my overall impression of the place. The ambiance and the food just live up to what you expect from the average brasserie. I had rillette for... More

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ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2009

simply, my favourite. great food, great service. a little pricy but well worth it. have eaten here several times and never disappointed. i always leave very contented. More

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91 reviews 91 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2009

cool bar, good food More

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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2008

Brasserie sympa, décor amusant, beaux produits More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2008

brasserie. good food but expensive and noisy. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2008

Very good Belgian food, with seasonal dishes. More

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Enghien, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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