Maison Antoine
8.2Friend Score / 10#4 of 13 Restaurants in Brussels
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The most famous friterie in Belgium — a kiosk on Place Jourdan frying twice-cooked frites since 1948, with a wall of sauces and a cone from about €3.50. A friend sends you here for the definitive Belgian frites experience, sauce andalouse included. Caveat: EU-lunch and evening queues can be long, and it's standing-room only.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun–Thu 11:30–01:00 Fri–Sat 11:30–02:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Metro Schuman (1/5), ~8-minute walk; buses to Place Jourdan |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes including the queue |
| Best time to go | Off-peak — mid-afternoon or late evening; avoid weekday 12:30-14:00 when the EU quarter descends |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.2/10- Value8.5
- iconic7.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level5.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- What makes Maison Antoine's frites special?
- Proper Belgian technique: fresh-cut potatoes fried twice so they're creamy inside and crackly outside, served in a paper cone. It's been a family institution on Place Jourdan since 1948 — this is the benchmark, not a gimmick.
- How much do frites cost at Maison Antoine?
- A cone starts around €3.50, sauces about €1 extra, and snacks like fricadelle or the 'mitraillette' sandwich a few euros more. Dinner for under a tenner, eaten standing on the square.
- What are Maison Antoine's hours?
- Open daily from 11:30 until late — around 1:00 most nights and later on Friday and Saturday. It's one of the few quality late-night food options in the European quarter.
- Which sauce should I get?
- There are dozens, but the Belgian canon says: andalouse (tangy, slightly spicy mayo) or plain mayonnaise for purists. Samouraï if you want heat. Ketchup is legal but frowned upon by your Belgian friends.
- Is it worth crossing town for, or is any friterie fine?
- Honestly, Brussels has many excellent friteries (Frit Flagey has its own cult). Antoine is the most storied and the quality holds up — if you're near the EU quarter or Parc du Cinquantenaire, it's a must; if not, don't skip a good local one to pilgrimage here.
- What is a mitraillette?
- The 'machine gun': a baguette stuffed with fried meat, frites, and sauce — Brussels' gloriously excessive street-food sandwich, around €6.50 here. Split one unless you're skipping your next meal.
- Can I sit down anywhere with my frites?
- The kiosk has no seating, but several cafés around Place Jourdan traditionally let you eat Antoine's frites at their terrace if you order a drink — look for signs saying frites are welcome. A frites-and-beer terrace combo is the move.
- How do I get to Maison Antoine?
- It's the kiosk in the middle of Place Jourdan in Etterbeek, an 8-minute walk from Schuman metro or a short hop from the European Parliament. Pairs perfectly with Cinquantenaire park or an EU-quarter visit.
Nearby in Ask Brussels
- Royal Belgian Institute of Natural SciencesMuseum0.36 km · 5 min walk
- European QuarterNeighborhood0.49 km · 6 min walk
- TitulusRestaurant0.79 km · 10 min walk
- Parc du CinquantenairePark0.83 km · 10 min walk
- MatongéNeighborhood1.18 km · 15 min walk
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