Restaurant in Etterbeek, Belgium
The 1040
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About The 1040
The 1040 is worth considering when the priority is an easy Etterbeek booking with useful lunch, dinner, Sunday service windows. It is less compelling if the meal needs a clearly published cuisine, price band, awards signal, or tasting-menu structure; cross-shop Origine or Stirwen for a more defined Modern French occasion.
For The 1040 in Etterbeek, the clearest verified planning details are its opening hours and smart-casual dress code. The schedule supports weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, both Sunday lunch and dinner, so the practical decision is whether those service windows fit your plan.
The available verified information does not establish a specific cuisine, price band, chef-led format, tasting-menu structure, awards record, or group policy. Use The 1040 as an Etterbeek option when timing and location are the main criteria, compare it with Origine, Stirwen, Maison du Luxembourg, Maison Antoine, or other dining in Etterbeek depending on the kind of meal you want to plan. For broader planning around the area, use Our full Etterbeek restaurants guide, plus the Etterbeek hotels guide.
Pick it for schedule flexibility, not a documented tasting-menu progression
The available details do not support treating The 1040 as a documented tasting-menu destination. That matters for special occasions: if you need a clearly defined format, check current information directly before booking. The 1040 is easier to assess on the verified basics: it is in Etterbeek, lists lunch and dinner hours on most days, has a smart-casual dress code.
Weekday lunch is listed from 12–2:30 PM, with dinner from 6–10 PM Monday through Friday. Saturday lists dinner from 6–10 PM, while Sunday lists lunch from 12:30–3 PM and dinner from 6–10 PM. Those hours make it useful to consider for a midday weekday meal, a standard dinner plan, or a Sunday visit.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose The 1040 if the party prioritises an Etterbeek plan with verified lunch and dinner hours across much of the week. If you are comparing options, Origine, Stirwen, Maison du Luxembourg, Maison Antoine, the 24-hour self-service snack area are other names to consider, while other dining in Etterbeek can fill in different needs depending on current menus, availability, setting.
Quick reference: strongest verified fit for Etterbeek scheduling, weekday lunch, Sunday dining, smart-casual plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The 1040?
Verified information does not specify booking lead times or peak-demand patterns. Check directly with The 1040 before planning a time-sensitive visit, especially if your preferred slot is fixed.
Can The 1040 accommodate groups?
Verified information does not specify group capacity or group booking rules. If you are planning for several people, contact The 1040 directly and compare current availability with Maison du Luxembourg or other options.
What should I wear to The 1040?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Plan for neat, polished clothing rather than a highly formal outfit.
Is The 1040 good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the Etterbeek location, smart-casual dress code, listed hours fit your plan. Verified information does not confirm a tasting-menu format, awards record, or specific celebration package, so check directly if those details matter.
Is lunch or dinner better at The 1040?
That depends on your schedule. The hours support weekday lunch from 12–2:30 PM and dinner from 6–10 PM, Saturday dinner from 6–10 PM, Sunday lunch from 12:30–3 PM plus dinner from 6–10 PM.
What are alternatives to The 1040?
Origine, Stirwen, Maison Antoine, Maison du Luxembourg, the 24-hour self-service snack area are useful names to consider alongside The 1040, depending on the current opening times, availability, style of meal you want.
Is The 1040 good for solo dining?
Verified information does not specify solo-dining arrangements. The listed lunch and dinner hours give solo diners several possible windows, but seating style and availability should be checked directly with The 1040.
Location
Pl. Jourdan 1, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium
Compare The 1040
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 1040 | Etterbeek | , | , |
| 24-hour self-service snack area | Etterbeek | , | , |
| Maison Antoine | Etterbeek | , | , |
| Origine | Etterbeek | Modern French | €€ |
| Stirwen | Etterbeek | Modern French | €€€ |
| Maison du Luxembourg | Ixelles | Regional Cuisine | €€ |
How The 1040 Etterbeek compares with similar nearby venues.
How The 1040 compares in Etterbeek
The 1040 is the flexibility play: use it when the schedule matters and the group needs an Etterbeek table without a high-friction booking plan. Origine is the stronger choice when the brief is Modern French at a €€ signal, while Stirwen is the more occasion-led Modern French option at €€€.
For a casual stop, Maison Antoine is better suited to a quick, low-commitment bite than a seated celebration. 24-hour self-service snack area is purely the convenience fallback, not the place to choose for ambiance or a hosted meal.
Maison du Luxembourg gives a clearer regional-cuisine signal at €€, so it is the cleaner pick when diners want a more defined food identity. The 1040 wins for timing breadth and ease; the peers win when cuisine style or spend level is the deciding factor.
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