Hau
Woluwe-St-Pierre, Brussels
Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Hau
Hau is a Brussels restaurant with Star Wine List (2026) recognition. It 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 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, compare carefully before you book.
A Brussels restaurant with confirmed wine recognition
Hau's clearest distinction is its Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Beyond that, 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 publicly detailed, 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 opening 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.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Salomé 1, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium
- Website
- hau-restaurant.be
- Phone
- +32 2 762 99 80
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hau occupies a discreet early‑twentieth‑century villa in Woluwe‑Saint‑Pierre and presents itself with an unhurried, residential poise. The interior’s restraint and the neighborhood’s quiet create a serene backdrop for a Vietnamese kitchen that critics and informed diners rank among the strongest in Belgium. There’s nothing flashy about the approach: no large signage, no terrace courting passing trade. Instead, the restaurant’s personality emerges from its careful, disciplined cooking and the contrast between serious culinary ambition and a deliberately low‑key, charming setting. It feels like a quiet, refined discovery rather than a showpiece.
Best For
Hau is best experienced at dinner, when its disciplined Vietnamese cooking and measured service suit the evening pace. Located well outside Brussels’ central restaurant clusters, it appeals to local regulars and visitors who seek a thoughtful, reservation‑minded meal rather than a tourist destination. The villa setting and calm neighborhood make it well suited to date nights, special occasions and business dinners that favor a composed, formal atmosphere. Because the restaurant leans on consistency and quietly confident flavors, it’s a place for diners who appreciate focused, well‑executed plates over spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Trust the kitchen’s signatures: the boeuf luc lac, spring rolls and Tonkin crepes are highlighted and reflect the restaurant’s disciplined approach to Vietnamese flavors. The description emphasizes a willingness to maintain kitchen discipline rather than soften dishes for broader appeal, so expect authentic, concentrated tastes rather than diluted versions. If you want a representative sampling of Hau’s strengths, start with the spring rolls and Tonkin crepes, and include the boeuf luc lac to see how the kitchen balances technique and flavor in a main course.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and elegant atmosphere in a bourgeois villa featuring woodwork, fireplaces, parquet floors, and warm lighting creating a sense of timeless luxury.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- boeuf luc lac
- spring rolls
- tonkin crepes
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
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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Compare Hau
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hau | Brussels | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| Le Mucha | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Classic Cuisine | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Mucha | Sint Pieters Woluwe | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Coquum | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Menssa | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Creative | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #230We're Smart World Top 100 2025We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
| Bon Bon | Brussel | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Portugal 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hau good for solo dining?
It can be, depending on the current setup and your preferred style of meal. The hours are lunch on Monday, Friday, Sunday, plus dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What should I wear to Hau?
Hau's 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 should be checked 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 on Monday, Friday, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:30–10 PM.
