La Manufacture is about 10 minutes walk from Place Sainte-Catherine on the sleepy Notre Dame du Sommeil street.
The building used to house a printworks and afterwards a Delvaux leather factory. When the latter moved to a much cheaper location, the place was renovated into a restaurant. A photograph at the entrance shows Delvaux employees working the leather inside La Manufacture.
The interior is quite original, with soft lighting, dark woods and leather chairs. The brick walls, metal staircase leading to the first floor (which was unoccupied that evening) and the pillars gave a unique factory feeling.
We opted for the 3-course Menu clin d'oeil ("wink menu" according to their English menu). We were given four small breads and butter. Oddly, the salt on the table was in the same plastic container as sold in supermarkets.
Starters
Aiguillettes de Bœuf Mariné à la Graine de Moutarde et Dill (Marinated Beef Slices with Mustard Seed and Dill )
Gaspacho Andalou à l’Huile de Pistaches, Avocat et Crevettes (Andalusian Gaspacho with Pistachio oil, Avocado and Shrimps)
Main dish
Magret de Canard Mulard au Citron et 2 Olives (Mulard Duck Breast with Lemon and 2 Olives)
Escalope de Saumon au Gingembre (Salmon Escalope with Ginger)
Dessert
Corolle de sorbets (Assorted Homemade Sorbets)
Parfait Glacé Meringué au Gingembre et Noix de Coco (Frozen Meringue Parfait with Ginger and Coconut)
That was a very good dinner and every single dish was enjoyable. The amount of food was just perfect, we were full without being stuffed. The young waiters were efficient, and the wait between each course was a reasonable 5 minutes. As we left, an employee gave us back our jackets, opened the door for us and said goodbye. Recommended restaurant.
Restaurant La Manufacture
Rue Notre Dame du Sommeil 12
1000 Bruxelles
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