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Belgo Noord
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Touting the Belgium speciality of moules frites and beer, Belgo Noord attracts a lunchtime crowd of workers and families, while evenings are awash with boozy birthday groups. The restaurant is housed in a roomy industrial-style basement, and has the appearance of a submarine-cum-spaceship. Nonsense words engraved on the walls add to the sense of fun. Kilo pots of mussels are the popular choice, ranging from marinière (white wine and garlic) to Thai green curry. The bivalves are organically farmed, so you don’t have to worry whether there’s an ‘R’ in the month. Traditional Belgian dishes, slow-roasted with beer, also make an appearance. We were impressed with the carbonade flamande’s tenderness and depth of flavour. As you’d expect, the beer menu is vast, with blonde, brown, red and fruit beers (to name a few), each served in its own quirky branded glass. Such specialisation makes prices higher than you might think; to save cash, try the special offers – and keep count of the schnapps. Helpful, speedy service had us out of the door in less than an hour.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2009
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- 72 Chalk Farm Road, Chalk Farm, NW1 8AN
- Area: Chalk Farm
- Tel: 020 7267 0718
- www.belgo-restaurants.com
- Book online
- Category: Belgian
- Travel: Chalk Farm tube
- Times: Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 5.30-11pm Mon-Thur; 5.30-11.30pm Fri. Meals served noon-11.30pm Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun
- Price: Main courses £9.25-£17.95. Set lunch £6.50 1 course
- Credit cards: AmEx, DC, JCB, MC, V
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- Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: children's menu; colouring books; high chairs
- Outdoor tables: 3, pavement
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Went to the Kingsway branch the other day, usually their menu seems quite pricey though there are some excellent lunchtime/early-dinner deals from a limited menu. Went in having a curious desire for moules-frites, which I've never had before. Can't speak for how the mussels fared compared to other spots but I ended up quite liking them, to say nothing of those delicious crisp piping-hot fries.
I'm docking off a few points for service, though. In particular I was surprised that my server was so unknowledgeable about their beer selection. With belgian beer as one of Belgo's main selling points I would have thought their servers would be more helpful in guiding people through what is an extensive selection of beer - would you go to a wine bar if the staff knew nothing about the kinds of wine they served? Even when I inquired about their featured beer of the month I got little more than an unhelpful shrug and a "yeah, it's good". Highly disappointing, though I'm hoping I caught an exception. Might try the Centraal branch next time to see if they're better.
What a lovely restaurant! I've been there twice for evening meals and I think it is Camden's best kept secret. The staff are friendly (I went with my family the second time. They are also child friendly). The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is delicious; the textures and flavours make you want to eat far more than you should. We enjoyed the impresive choice of beers. Prices are higher than you'd like to spend on a regular basis, but Belgo is addictive. I will go back for more, but I just won't take my children!