A small bronze replica of Rodin’s The Thinker welcomes visitors to this hidden canteen, which was once a military hospital. Refurbished with sleek concrete floors, bare brick walls and mismatched furniture, Comptoir Rodin and its verandah hosts lunches that are worth musing over – try the aubergine toast or the meatball bowls. Plenty of veggie, vegan and gluten-free options.
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Comptoir Rodin
Brussels
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