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Belga Cafe, Washington, DC

Belga Cafe

4.6
4.6
4769 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 PM
Booked 23 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 4,769 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

4,769 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Berlin

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Kelley

    Tulsa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Marci

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Lisa

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is heavily pork based. Even with standard things like potatoes; so that, if you don’t/can’t eat pork there isn’t much to anything left to eat on the menu. Also, if you have a gluten intolerance, or allergies, you’ll want to skip this place. I went for brunch, and unfortunately I was only able to have a cup of coffee. There was literally nothing that I could eat. Never had that happen before, I’ve always been able to find something like a salad, but all the proteins are cooked in/with pork.

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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 4769 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 PM
Booked 23 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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