Brasserie le Royal

Brasserie le Royal in Namur is a Belgian restaurant that offers affordable prices and a decent meal. The establishment has a clean interior design with large windows that give the place a light and airy feel. The staff is friendly and serves huge plates of mussels, average fare, satisfying without being special. The quantity justifies the price, although smaller better portions would be preferred. The Royal is conveniently located near the Place d'Armes and the Theatre Royal.

The menu at Brasserie le Royal is diverse and has a grand selection of brasserie-style dishes. The entrees are a bit expensive, but not uncommon in town. The tapas plate is a tasty starter that includes calamari, chicken, two glasses dips/cold soup, slices of chorizo, and other delicacies. The main courses are mainly meat or fish and veg with sauces, all good eating, portion size adequate rather than enormous, and well presented. The Cote du Rhone around 17 euros is a very good wine choice.

The outdoor seating is a nice feature for diners who prefer to enjoy their meal in the sun. The service is good, and the staff is friendly, although it can be difficult to find a table on busy nights. The Royal is a fine dining spot that is open most days of the week, except for Sunday evenings.

Some of the dishes on the menu include vol au vent de poularde and frites, jambonneau, and moules frites. The Irish Coffee is delicious, and the tartare à l'italienne, pesto et mayonnaise, coupé au couteau avec tomates, pignons de pin et roquette en accompagnement is fresh and flavorful. The wine list includes a saumur champigny and a Cote du Rhone.

Overall, Brasserie le Royal is a nice Belgian restaurant with affordable prices and a decent meal. The establishment has a clean interior design, friendly staff, and a diverse menu. It is conveniently located near the Place d'Armes and the Theatre Royal and has outdoor seating.