The 1040
Etterbeek
Restaurant in Etterbeek, Belgium
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The 1040 is worth considering when the priority is an easy Etterbeek booking with useful lunch, dinner, and 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.
About The 1040
For The 1040 in Etterbeek, planning is straightforward around its opening hours and smart-casual dress code. The schedule supports weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, and both Sunday lunch and dinner, so the practical decision is whether those service windows fit your plan.
Use The 1040 as an Etterbeek option when timing and location are the main criteria, and 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 tasting-menu progression
The 1040 is best approached for schedule flexibility rather than as a 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 practical basics: it is in Etterbeek, lists lunch and dinner hours on most days, and 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 lunch and dinner hours across much of the week. If you are comparing options, Origine, Stirwen, Maison du Luxembourg, Maison Antoine, and 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, and setting.
Quick reference: strongest fit for Etterbeek scheduling, weekday lunch, Sunday dining, and smart-casual plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Pl. Jourdan 1, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium
- Website
- the1040.be
- Phone
- +3222355123
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The 1040 reads as a neighborhood French restaurant that leans into local rootedness. Naming itself after the district postcode signals a deliberate commitment to Place Jourdan’s working-square character, where civil servants, EU staff and long-settled residents share modest tables. The writing stresses a grounded, unshowy approach — a venue that resists performative dining in favor of quietly confident cooking in a compact, convivial room. If you expect theatrics, this isn’t that kind of place; if you want a considered, intimate evening with clear ties to the neighbourhood, The 1040 delivers that restrained, approachable charm.
Best For
The 1040 suits diners who appreciate an intimate, neighborhood-driven meal rather than a tourist-facing spectacle. Its location on Place Jourdan attracts local professionals and residents, making it a natural choice for after-work dinners or business meals with a relaxed tone. The restaurant’s creative French focus and modest scale also work well for date nights that prioritize quiet conversation and thoughtful food. It is not presented as a high-volume, late-night party spot; instead, the house finds its stride in steady, refined service for visitors who value provenance and a sense of place.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s signatures guide your choices: the Notre anguille au vert 1040 is identified as a house specialty and is a logical first pick for a distinctive, chef-driven course. The Shrimp fritter is another named signature and likely represents the kitchen’s take on approachable seafood flavors. Finish with the listed Merveilleux to experience the restaurant’s dessert point of view. The description centers on a creative French register, so expect composed dishes; ordering one of the named signatures is the clearest way to sample the restaurant’s identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and intimate interior with refined decor that evokes a sense of royalty; rooftop terrace available daily from 5 PM with street-level views of the lively square.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Notre anguille au vert 1040
- Shrimp fritter
- Merveilleux
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Pl. Jourdan 1, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium
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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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Compare The 1040
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 1040 | Etterbeek | , | , | No published awards |
| 24-hour self-service snack area | Etterbeek | , | , | No published awards |
| Maison Antoine | Etterbeek | , | , | No published awards |
| Origine | Etterbeek | Modern French | €€ | No published awards |
| Stirwen | Etterbeek | Modern French | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Maison du Luxembourg | Ixelles | Regional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The 1040?
For time-sensitive visits, check directly with The 1040 before planning, especially if your preferred slot is fixed.
Can The 1040 accommodate groups?
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 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, and listed hours fit your plan. If a tasting-menu format, awards record, or specific celebration package matters, check directly.
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, and 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, and the 24-hour self-service snack area are useful names to consider alongside The 1040, depending on the current opening times, availability, and style of meal you want.
Is The 1040 good for solo dining?
The lunch and dinner hours give solo diners several possible windows, but seating style and availability should be checked directly with The 1040.
