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Belga Cafe, Washington, DC

Belga Cafe

4.6
4.6
4764 Reviews
$30 and under
Belgian
A photo of Belga Cafe restaurant

Belga Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Belgian
Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Belga Café is a great place to eat typical Belgian cuisine.
Hours of operation:
Dinner: Monday - Saturday starting from 5 pm, Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon until 2:30 pm, Brunch: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
To inquire about PRIVATE EVENT email at info@belgacafe.com

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, French, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:15 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-0100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bart M. Vandaele
  • Catering
    For catering inquires please call 202-544-0100.
  • Private party facilities
    A completely private, bright dining room with both seated table configuration, a large custom full bar, a large window and an open kitchen. Max capacity of 75 seated, 120 standing.Call to inquire (202)544-0100
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Ave. SE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are 1 1/2 blocks away from the Eastern Market Metro stop on the Orange and Blue line
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Belga Cafe offers a delightful taste of Belgian cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent creative chef," "amazing food and service," and the "best steak tartare in DC." The waffles are a standout, complemented by a "robust wine list" and "hand-crafted cocktails." Perfect for brunch or special occasions, Belga Cafe remains a beloved Capitol Hill gem.

4,765 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my first time back to this location (live way up in Upper NW) and it was well worth the trek! The food is consistently delicious!

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  2. Marci

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great at this neighborhood restaurant and the service is impeccable. Love eating here. .

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  3. April

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been our favorite neighborhood restaurant for many years now. Whether it’s for a casual brunch or a special dinner, every visit always reliably comes out memorable.

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  4. Paula

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. The appetizers, we got the mushrooms on a waffle and pork belly steamed buns, were a great start. The venison and sausage and the sea bass and mussels were beautifully plated as well as delicious. I had the beef stew and ponme frites, which was quite hardy. The chef was visiting with customers and staff, making the atmosphere relaxed. We loved our time at Belga Cafe.

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  5. Debra

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice brunch offerings at reasonable prices. Great service although it can get noisy.

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  6. Xavier

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Thank you for hosting our family.

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  7. Eric

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived late for our reservation, but the staff it’ll had a perfect table waiting for us in the front of restaurant. As always, great mussels and frites!

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  8. Tamara

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab and chicken fingers were excellent. Pasta and crab was very good, but needed a side, maybe a salad, to turn it into a true entree. Mussels were very good as were the frites.

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  9. Stephen

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've eaten at Belga many times but not recently. I really like the clean-lined refresh they did to the interior which now compliments the excellent food coming out of the kitchen. We were there for a business lunch and the atmospherics were perfect...lively acoustically but still able to talk easily without being overheard. Our waiter was a little over zealous but read the room after a while and pulled back. I live and work on the Hill and love this institution. Wouldn't mind a few more all-veg options.

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  10. Beth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OUTSTANDING MEAL! One of the best dining experiences that I’ve had in many years! Kudos to the back and front of the house for a job well done. Wish I lived closer but will certainly return if ever in DC again.

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FAQs

Belga Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Belga Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-0100.

Belga Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 4764 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Belga Cafe restaurant

Belga Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Belgian
Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Belga Cafe

514 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Ave. SE
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 9:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:15 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are 1 1/2 blocks away from the Eastern Market Metro stop on the Orange and Blue line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bart M. Vandaele
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-0100
  • Catering
    For catering inquires please call 202-544-0100.
  • Private party facilities
    A completely private, bright dining room with both seated table configuration, a large custom full bar, a large window and an open kitchen. Max capacity of 75 seated, 120 standing.Call to inquire (202)544-0100
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