Livorno
Ixelles, Brussels
Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Choose Notos for a composed Bruxelles meal when the priority is a calm special-occasion setting rather than a loud scene or a fully mapped-out menu. The useful trust signal is We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 2 Radishes; compare with Odette en Ville if you want a clearer Modern French, €€€ frame before committing.
About Livorno
In Bruxelles, Notos is open daily from 12 PM to 1 AM, lists a smart casual dress code, has We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 2 Radishes.
A practical choice when planning details matter
Notos is best assessed in practical terms rather than overly specific ones. It may fit plans where the schedule, dress code, external recognition matter more than advance certainty about what will be served.
With limited menu detail, this is not the place to over-plan around a specific signature order or published menu style. If the occasion depends on exact menu knowledge, a known cuisine label, or a clear price tier before committing, compare it with Odette en Ville or another option using current restaurant information before booking.
How to compare Notos with other options
Notos has one useful external marker: We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 2 Radishes. That can help justify a place on a shortlist, but it should not be read as a promise of a particular menu, dish, or dining format. The smarter expectation is simply that Notos has a recognition point, alongside daily 12 PM to 1 AM hours and a smart casual dress code.
For readers comparing choices, use the basics first: Notos is in Bruxelles, is open daily from 12 PM to 1 AM, lists smart casual dress. For a broader meal plan, compare Notos with other dining rooms or with named alternatives such as 65 degrés, Gratin, Marcella, NYYÓ, and Odette en Ville.
The practical verdict: keep Notos on the shortlist when daily hours, smart casual dress, We're Smart World recognition are enough to guide the decision. Skip it if the group needs a clearly published cuisine style, a known price band, or a named signature dish before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- Rue de Livourne 154, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
- Website
- notos.be
- Phone
- +32 2 524 03 30
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Notos presents Greek cooking through a contemporary, composed lens in a quietly elegant setting. The restaurant trades the casual trappings of souvlaki-and-mezze stereotypes for a refined approach that foregrounds vegetables, texture and technique. Located on a residential stretch of Rue de Livourne, the address feels purposeful rather than tourist-driven, and service mirrors that intent: attentive, formal and focused. The overall tone is modern and sophisticated without being flashy — an intimate, unhurried dining room where the food’s considered layers and classical references do the talking.
Best For
Notos is best suited to intentional evenings — think date nights, business dinners and special celebrations where guests are looking for something beyond casual Mediterranean fare. The cooking leans into Greek tradition with a contemporary point of view, so it rewards diners who sit down and engage with composed plates rather than quick bites. The setting in a quieter residential part of Ixelles supports longer meals and conversation, making it a reliable choice when the occasion calls for elevated, vegetable-forward Mediterranean cuisine presented with formality and care.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the vegetable-driven elements and the signature plates that illustrate the kitchen’s approach. The menu privileges horta, mezze-style configurations and layered vegetable preparations alongside standout mains — for example, the chylopites de Lesbos à l'avgotaracho and the rack of lamb with Cretan-style boreki are highlighted as signature dishes. Order a mix of vegetable-forward plates and one of the signature meat dishes to appreciate how traditional Greek ingredients are reinterpreted through contemporary technique.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, light and airy contemporary interior with warm, bright, sophisticated design; modern and plain but very cosy setting with lounges resembling a boudoir or private dining room.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- chylopites de Lesbos à l'avgotaracho
- rack of lamb with Cretian style boreki
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if Notos is not the right fit
Choose Odette en Ville if the occasion needs a clearer Modern French, €€€ framework. Consider 65 degrés as another Bruxelles alternative when availability, group size, or atmosphere becomes the deciding factor.
Restaurant context
How Notos compares in Bruxelles
Notos is the better pick when the brief is a quieter, recognition-backed meal and the group is comfortable without a fully defined cuisine or price signal upfront. Odette en Ville is easier to evaluate before committing because it has a clear Modern French identity and €€€ positioning, so choose it when price expectations and classic special-occasion framing matter.
Gratin, NYYÓ, Marcella, 65 degrés are useful cross-shops if Notos feels too undefined for the occasion. With limited public-facing category signals for those peers here, the cleanest decision is to use Notos when the external recognition matters, use Odette en Ville when the group wants the clearest price-and-cuisine read.
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Compare Livorno
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notos | Bruxelles | ; | No published awards | ; |
| Odette en Ville | Ixelles | Modern French | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Gratin | Ixelles | No published awards | ; | ; |
| NYYÓ | Ixelles | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Marcella | Ixelles | No published awards | ; | ; |
| 65 degrés | Brussels | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Notos?
Notos is in Bruxelles, is open every day from 12 PM to 1 AM, lists a smart casual dress code. Its recognition is We're Smart World 2025 with 2 Radishes.
What should I order at Notos?
What are alternatives to Notos?
Other named options to compare include 65 degrés, Gratin, Marcella, NYYÓ, and Odette en Ville. Use current restaurant information to compare menu, price, booking details before deciding.
Is Notos good for a special occasion?
Notos can be considered for an occasion if its daily 12 PM to 1 AM hours, smart casual dress code, We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 2 Radishes fit the plan. If atmosphere, price band, or service format are decisive, contact the restaurant before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Notos?
Notos is open daily from 12 PM to 1 AM. Choose timing based on availability and confirm any menu differences directly with the restaurant.
Can Notos accommodate groups?
Contact Notos directly if the booking depends on party size, seating, or a specific arrangement.
