Kitchen 151
Ixelles, Brussels
Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kitchen 151 is worth booking if you want an Ixelles dinner with vegetable-focused credibility, backed by We're Smart World 2025 recognition. It is less useful as a takeout or delivery choice, and better treated as a planned dinner for curious diners who do not need a fully published menu or chef-led narrative before deciding.
About Kitchen 151
Kitchen 151 in Brussels has a We're Smart World 2025 recognition of 2 Radishes. It is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7–10 PM, closed Sunday through Tuesday, and lists a smart casual dress code.
Kitchen 151 is a planned Brussels dinner rather than a venue where every menu, chef, price, or service detail can be assumed in advance. The recognition is a useful trust signal, but diners should check the venue's own channels for current menu and service information before committing.
Plan around a Brussels dinner window
The strongest planning angle is the evening schedule: Kitchen 151 is listed for Wednesday-to-Saturday service from 7–10 PM. No lunch hours are listed, so it should be approached as a dinner plan.
For broader Brussels planning, use our full Brussels restaurants guide alongside other dining options in the city. If the meal is part of a wider trip, pair the restaurant shortlist with our full Brussels hotels guide, our full Brussels bars guide, our full Brussels wineries guide, and our full Brussels experiences guide.
Who should choose it over another Brussels table
Choose Kitchen 151 if the appeal is a Brussels dinner with a We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition and a smart casual dress code. Skip it if the group needs lunch hours, published specifics on format, or detailed menu information before planning.
For cross-shopping, keep the comparison focused on the kind of evening you want. Amore, Pasta e Gioia, Certo, Chou, Le Tournant, and Titulus can be considered as other dining references, while Kitchen 151 remains the Brussels option here with the Wednesday-to-Saturday dinner window and We're Smart World 2025 2 Radishes recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- Chau. de Wavre 145, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- kitchen.onefiveone.be
- Phone
- +32 2 512 49 29
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kitchen 151 presents a Mediterranean voice filtered through an Ixelles sensibility. Anchored by a Moroccan chef and paired with an adjacent art gallery, the restaurant privileges informal sophistication over formal ceremony. The kitchen treats vegetables as architectural elements, with a short, focused menu that changes daily and leans hard into vegan and vegetarian preparations; meat and fish appear as counterpoints rather than centerpieces. The result feels modern and thoughtfully curated without stiffness: gallery-adjacent surroundings and neighborhood energy make it current and slightly trendy, a place for diners who prize specificity and well-made, vegetable-forward cooking.
Best For
This is an evening-focused spot that works well for relaxed date nights, small group meals, and neighborhood gatherings where food is the focal point rather than formality. Because the menu is compact and vegetable-forward, it suits diners who like to share plates and sample multiple preparations instead of committing to a long tasting menu. Proximity to local galleries also makes Kitchen 151 a natural stop after exhibitions. The tone is refined yet approachable, making it a good fit for people seeking thoughtful, convivial dining without Michelin-style ceremony.
Ordering Tips
Begin with the classics—hummus and labneh—so you can taste the kitchen's approach to seasoning and texture. The menu prioritizes vegetable-led dishes, many of which change daily, so ask the server about that day's vegan and vegetarian options and build a selection to share. Order the chicken shawarma as a meaty counterpoint to the vegetable plates, and consider shakshuka if it appears on the menu for a comforting, well-executed option. Portions and the short menu encourage sharing and pacing plates across the table to sample the restaurant's range.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy atmosphere with nice lighting, friendly personal service, and a homey feel praised in guest reviews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- hummus
- chicken shawarma
- labneh
- shakshuka
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Chau. de Wavre 145, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
Planning details
Location
Chau. de Wavre 145, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Go If You Can't Book
Try Chou if the produce-driven angle is the main draw and a €€€ farm-to-table meal fits the plan. Try Le Tournant if the priority is value, comfort, and a clearer home-cooking brief.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Le Tournant, Kitchen 151 is the more research-driven pick if the We're Smart recognition matters to you. Le Tournant is the safer value play for home cooking at €€, especially for diners who want a clearer comfort-food lane and less need to decode the restaurant's point of view before booking.
Chou is the natural cross-shop for diners focused on produce, with a farm-to-table identity and €€€ positioning. Choose Chou when you want a more explicit farm-to-table frame and are comfortable spending more; choose Kitchen 151 when you want the Ixelles address and a vegetable-led signal without committing to a higher listed tier.
Titulus, Amore, Pasta e Gioia, and Certo are better backups when availability, location, or a simpler group brief matters more than awards. For a special dinner with a stronger sustainability cue, Kitchen 151 has the cleaner argument; for an easier consensus table, start with the more familiar Italian-leaning options.
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Compare Kitchen 151
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 151 | Brussels | , | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | , |
| Le Tournant | Ixelles | Home Cooking | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Titulus | Ixelles | No published awards | , | , |
| Amore, Pasta e Gioia | Ixelles | No published awards | , | , |
| Certo | Ixelles | No published awards | , | , |
| Chou | Ixelles | Farm to table | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I plan Kitchen 151?
Plan timing carefully because the opening window is limited to Wednesday through Saturday, 7–10 PM. No lunch hours are listed. If timing is important, compare current details with Brussels options such as Chou or Le Tournant before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kitchen 151?
Dinner is the listed option. Kitchen 151 is open Wednesday to Saturday from 7–10 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday closed. No lunch service is listed, so do not plan on a midday visit without confirming directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Kitchen 151?
Bar dining details are not listed here. Treat Kitchen 151 as a Brussels dinner plan and confirm seating arrangements directly with the venue. If you want to compare other options, Chou or Titulus may be useful references to check separately.
