Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of dishes does Big Mama restaurant serve?
At Big Mama, we invite you to discover authentic, hearty, and welcoming Belgian cuisine that showcases the great classics of Belgian gastronomy. Our menu features traditional Belgian specialties prepared with carefully selected ingredients and a special focus on flavor. You’ll be able to enjoy must-try dishes such as gray shrimp croquettes, mussels and fries, Liège-style meatballs, cheese fondue, and other typical Belgian dishes that have made our cuisine famous. Our selection of Belgian craft beers pairs perfectly with these dishes, allowing you to enjoy an authentic Belgian culinary experience in Brussels.
Do you need to make a reservation at Big Mama?
Reservations at Big Mama are not required, but they are strongly recommended to ensure you get a table, especially during peak times, on weekends, on holidays, or during the tourist season in Brussels.
By reserving a table at our restaurant in central Brussels, you’ll enjoy a more relaxed arrival and avoid any potential wait times when the restaurant is fully booked.
You can easily make your reservation online through our website. For groups, corporate dinners, or special requests, our team is available to help plan your visit and ensure you have a personalized experience.
How do I get to Big Mama restaurant?
Big Mama is located in the heart of Brussels’ historic center, at Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 41, 1000 Brussels. Just a few minutes’ walk from Brussels’ Grand-Place, our restaurant is easily accessible by metro, tram, bus, car, or bike.
Whether you’re a Brussels resident, a visitor from Belgium, or a tourist looking for a Belgian restaurant in the center of Brussels, Big Mama is ideally located for you to come and enjoy traditional Belgian specialties in a friendly atmosphere.
🚇 Getting to Big Mama by Metro
The nearest STIB metro stations are:
- Bourse Station (lines 3 and 4): about a 5-minute walk from the restaurant.
- Gare Centrale Station (lines 1 and 5): about an 8-minute walk.
- De Brouckère Station (lines 1 and 5): about a 10-minute walk.
The Bourse station is generally the most convenient for directly reaching Brussels’ historic center and the Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés.
🚋 Getting There by Tram
Several Brussels tram lines provide easy access to the city center:
- Tram 4 – Bourse stop
- Tram 10 – Bourse stop
- Tram 51 – Bourse stop
From the Bourse stop, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the restaurant.
🚌 Getting There by Bus
STIB bus routes near the restaurant include:
- Bus 29 – Gare Centrale stop
- Bus 38 – Bourse stop
- Bus 46 – Bourse stop
- Bus 48 – Bourse stop
- Bus 71 – De Brouckère stop
These routes make it easy to reach Big Mama from various neighborhoods in Brussels. The STIB network includes the capital’s metro, tram, and bus services.
🚗 Coming by car: nearby parking lots
Since the center of Brussels is primarily pedestrian-only, we recommend parking in a nearby public parking lot and then walking to Big Mama.
The most convenient parking garages are:
- Interparking Brussels - Grand Place Parking
- 📍 Rue du Marché aux Herbes 104, 1000 Brussels
- 🚶 About a 5-minute walk from the restaurant
- BePark - Brussels-Center Station Parking Lot
- 📍 Rue Duquesnoy 5, 1000 Brussels
- 🚶 About a 7-minute walk from the restaurant
- Interparking Brussels - Brucity Parking
- 📍 1 Rue de l’Évêque, 1000 Brussels
- 🚶 About a 10-minute walk from the restaurant
🚲 Coming by bike
For visitors who wish to come to Brussels by bike, several options are available:
- Villo! – Grand-Place / Bourse station: bike-sharing stations located just a few minutes from the restaurant.
- Public bike racks are available on the streets near Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés.
Since the neighborhood is located right in the heart of the city, biking is a convenient way to get to Big Mama while enjoying the charm of the historic center.
📍 In summary
Big Mama Brussels is easily accessible:
- 🚇 Metro: Bourse (lines 3 and 4)
- 🚋 Tram: 4, 10, 51 – Bourse stop
- 🚌 Bus: 29, 38, 46, 48, 71
- 🚗 Parking: Grand Place, Central Station, Brucity
- 🚲 Bike: Villo! stations nearby
Come discover our authentic Belgian cuisine, our mussels and fries, our gray shrimp croquettes, and our other Belgian specialties in the heart of Brussels.