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Belga Cafe, Washington, DC

Belga Cafe

4.7
4.7
4771 Reviews
$30 and under
Belgian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

4,771 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, amazing service & a wonderful evening!

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  2. Juli

    VIP

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Belga Cafe never disappoints! Always a wonderful experience, spectacular food and a warm and inviting staff. My go to restaurant on Capitol Hill.

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  3. Eric

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I almost always get the Farmhouse waffle but decided to do something different this time. The Belgian omelette was amazing and my guests (first-timers) were blown away.

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  4. Mike

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a group of four and everything was devine. Mushroom risotto was smoky and creamy, the mussels in curry sauce was perfect. One in our party had the halibut which was flaky and poached perfectly. We had the steak tartar and French roll as appetizers and the bacon butter was unexpectedly flavorful. The staff was attentive and prompt. We also had a visit from the manager and that was a nice touch. Thank you Belga Cafe for a wonderful meal and a fantastic evening.
    Belga CafeResponded 4 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback truly motivates our team to continue delivering excellent service. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Angel

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    SMH!!! This was by far the WORST!!! service I have ever received and it's all due to Yulia,T nasty disposition. She was very aggressive, and we did NOT! feel safe in her presence at all. We were nothing but gracious and even left a tip but guess what? Yulia ran us down after we had already exited the restaurant to tell us what she thought of us and how she deserved more...MORE!! she was practically pan handling at that point. I had never seen anything as uncouth in my entire life! If I could leave the tip again, I'd leave her nothing, come back order more food and leave her nothing again. The shift manager was very apologetic, we appreciated the other patrons who took a stand and decided to leave, my husband was happy to suggest better dinning when they asked. I'm so disappointed Belga, I was excited to visit a place I used to think was charming and perfect to have a small birthday brunch, yes it was my birthday too. Thank goodness I didn't allow her ruin it. I won't be back.

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  6. LynneS

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food- great selection- great service- will return

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  7. Bill

    VIP

    Berlin

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, we enjoyed ourselves at one of our favorites.

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  8. Kelley

    Tulsa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food great, atmosphere fun, server attentive and helpful, really good time!

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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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  10. Laura

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a birthday occasion and we wanted to try the four seater shed outside. The only downside was thinking the weather would be brisk, when the temperature rose over 50° we had to crack the door open to avoid heat exhaustion. Who would of thought? The server was perfect (Jorge) and as always the food was delightful. It was a perfect occasion and Belga is always the go to place for great food.

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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 4.7 stars by 4771 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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