Groseille

The story

Groseille Brussels: Le Fooding-listed Market Cuisine in Schaerbeek

The chef and the kitchen

Groseille sits on Chaussée de Louvain in Brussels, where Chef Camille Cosnefroy runs a kitchen recognized by Le Fooding. Her background from Copain and Le Dillens informs a market-driven style focused on local produce and natural wines. Menus update monthly to match what growers provide, keeping the offerings tied to the season. Dishes arrive as small plates designed for sharing, though individual portions remain an option. The kitchen occupies a narrow zone adjacent to the dining area, giving guests a view of the cooking action.

Seasonal selections

The August menu includes ajo blanc built with fava beans and smoked haddock, alongside a feta version for vegetarian diners. Caponata appears with chickpea cream and hazelnuts, while sea bass cooks inside a fig leaf with lime and coconut accents. Critics highlight radish tartare dressed with tonnato sauce and scallops flambéed with mezcal as standout preparations. Desserts feature cream puffs filled with praline cream and dusted with chocolate chili crisp.

The dining room

Light washes over a sand-colored space furnished with Eames chairs and low tables. A terrace extends the seating outdoors, and air conditioning maintains comfort when temperatures rise. Families and dogs are accepted, signaling a relaxed tone that welcomes a varied crowd. The physical arrangement reinforces the casual nature of the sharing concept.