Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium
Hau
100Pearl PointsWine-led, quiet
About Hau
Hau is a sensible Brussels pick when wine depth is the reason for the meal. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition makes it more compelling for a date, anniversary, or business dinner than for a quick, cuisine-specific booking. Go when the table can be slower and the wine list gets attention.
Hau is a Brussels restaurant with verified Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The most reliable planning details are practical ones: the restaurant follows a smart casual dress code and opens for lunch on Monday, Friday, Sunday, with dinner service on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
The practical verdict is direct. Choose Hau if Star Wine List recognition is a meaningful signal for your meal and the confirmed opening times fit your schedule. If your decision depends on a published price range, a named chef, a specific cuisine style, or a set menu format, those details are not verified here, so they should not be used as decision anchors.
A Brussels restaurant with confirmed wine recognition
Hau's clearest verified distinction is its Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Beyond that, the confirmed public details are limited, so expectations should stay flexible. The safest way to plan is around the known hours, the smart casual dress code, the fact that it is in Brussels.
Because cuisine, pricing, chef details, menu format, seating style are not verified here, Hau is best evaluated as a restaurant to book only after checking whether its current offering matches your occasion. That matters for special meals: if the celebration requires a known format, a published price level, or a particular cuisine, compare carefully before committing.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
For a first visit, match the booking to the verified hours. Hau serves lunch on Monday, Friday, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM, dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:30–10 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
For readers comparing across Brussels, use Hau as one option with confirmed Star Wine List recognition, then cross-shop by format and schedule. Our full Brussels restaurants guide is the cleaner starting point for the city; pair it with broader Brussels planning if the meal is part of a wider trip.
Other restaurants may be a better fit if you need a specific cuisine, budget, or occasion format. Among named options to compare naturally, Bon Bon, Coquum, Le Mucha, Menssa, Mucha may be useful depending on the style of meal you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hau good for solo dining?
It can be, depending on the current setup and your preferred style of meal. The verified hours are lunch on Monday, Friday, Sunday, plus dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What should I wear to Hau?
Hau's verified dress code is smart casual. A neat, polished outfit is the safest choice.
Is Hau good for a special occasion?
It may be, especially if Star Wine List (2026) recognition is relevant to your choice. Specific details such as cuisine, price range, chef, menu format are not verified here, so confirm the current offering before booking for an important occasion.
What are alternatives to Hau in Brussels?
For other named options, compare Hau with Bon Bon, Coquum, Le Mucha, Menssa, Mucha. Choose based on the current hours, format, occasion that best match your plans.
What should a first-timer know about Hau?
Check the hours carefully: Hau is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. It serves lunch on Monday, Friday, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM, dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:30–10 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hau?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch is verified on Monday, Friday, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is verified on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:30–10 PM.
Location
Av. Salomé 1, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Compare Hau
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hau | Brussels | , | Star Wine List (2026) | , |
| Le Mucha | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Classic Cuisine | , | €€ |
| Mucha | Sint Pieters Woluwe | , | , | , |
| Coquum | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | , | , | , |
| Menssa | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Creative | , | €€€€ |
| Bon Bon | Brussel | , | , | , |
How Hau Brussels compares with similar nearby venues.
How Hau compares in Brussels
Choose Hau when the wine program is the deciding factor and the setting in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre suits a quieter meal. Le Mucha is the clearer value play if a classic-cuisine, €€ meal is the brief; it gives diners a more defined price and style signal. Hau is the better fit when the group is choosing around wine rather than a set cuisine category.
Menssa is the more obvious splurge comparison, with a creative €€€€ positioning that suits diners who want the meal itself to feel like the main event. Hau reads as more measured: better for a wine-attentive dinner where ambiance and pacing matter, less suitable if the occasion needs a high-price creative statement. Bon Bon is the cross-shop for diners who want a more established fine-dining frame rather than a wine-led neighborhood choice.
Mucha and Coquum are useful backup names when availability or location pushes the decision. If the priority is easiest logistics, start with the venue closest to the evening's other plans. If the priority is a bottle-driven dinner, Hau should stay higher on the list.
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