Belga Cafe Menu
64 items in 13 sections · $7.50 – $59.00 · Belgian Restaurant in Washington, DC
Belga Cafe’s menu lists 64 dishes and drinks, grouped into If You Need Some Extras & Like to Share, New Ideas From the Chef, Our Classiques Apps, 100% Belgian, Our Guest's Favorites, and From the Big Pond and more. Prices range from $7.50 to $59.00, and a typical item costs about $17.00. Popular choices include The Belgian Frites, Groene Asperge Soep, The Best Steak Tartare in DC, Stoverij Met Frietjes en Witloof, and Salade Ris de Veau.
If You Need Some Extras & Like to Share 6
- The Belgian Frites$9.25
The world's original fries! A trio of homemade mayonnaise
- The Brussels Sprouts$14.50
Sweet and sour fried pork belly, fried kale, curry, chili
- Rillette Van Gerookte Forel$17.50
Smoked Carolina trout rillette, lemon confit, petite salade, French dressing, grilled toast, salmon caviar
- French Baguette and Two Butters$7.50
Sun-dried tomato butter, lard and bacon-bits butter
- Slow Roasted Heirloom Carrots$15.50
Poppy seeds, ginger, confit lemon, butter, labneh, curry
- Faux (Foie) Grass aux Poire$25.00
Parfait de Faux Foie, red wine pears, beets, rhubarb, duck prosciutto, brioche
New Ideas From the Chef 6
- Groene Asperge Soep$16.00
green asparagus soup, crème fraîche, black garlic cream
- Asparagus à la Flamande$24.00
Belgian famous asparagus, egg mimosa, farm butter, nutmeg, lots of fresh parsley
- Capellini d'Angelo Met Venus Schelpjes$25.00
Capelli d'Angelo, littleneck clam, chili flakes, roasted bread, white wine, parsley oil
- Erwtjes Risotto Met St. Jacobs Vruchten$44.00
English pea risotto, scallops, smoked onion cream, pea purée, tendrils, spring onions, chives
- Biefstuk Van de Beenhouwer$49.00
Grilled hanger steak, duck fat potato pavé, spring vegetables, red wine Béarnaise
- Roasted Duck Two Ways$46.00
Roasted duck breast, duck confit, sweet potato, rhubarb, blue cheese, nuts, dates, cranberry compote, red beet cream, duck à l'orange sauce
Our Classiques Apps 5
- The Best Steak Tartare in DC$20.00
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg
- Kip & Krab Sigaars$15.50
Spicy cigars of chicken and crabmeat, dipping sauces
- Belgische Witloof Salade$16.50
Belgian endives, blue cheese crumble, agrumes, dates, kumquat, candied pecans, Belga's vinaigrette
- Wilde Champignon Wafel$18.00
Wild mushroom waffle, porcini, shiitake, beech mushrooms, Pecorino cream, mushroom jus shooter
- Vier Kazen Kroketten$15.00
Croquettes of four cheeses, cheese waffle, cheese cream, puffed tomatoes, Parmesan snow
100% Belgian 5
- Stoverij Met Frietjes en Witloof$33.00
Belgian beef stew, Chimay beer, Belgian frites, mayonnaise, Belgian endive, grain mustard
- Bart's Better Bistro Burger$25.00
Grilled burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites
- Gegrilde Filet Mignon Met Pepersaus$59.00
Grilled C.A.B. filet mignon, puffed tomato, our crazy frites with truffle mayonnaise, pepper sauce
- Varkenskotelet Met Spruitjes$37.00
Smoked Heritage pork chops, dates, nuts, cream of Brussels sprouts, sweet and spicy glaze
- Poulet Roti Pere Maurits$33.00
Herb roasted chicken, peas and carrots, chicken-tarragon jus
Our Guest's Favorites 4
- Salade Ris de Veau$24.00
Frisée salad, roasted artichoke, truffle dressing, radish, crispy sweetbread nuggets
- Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée$17.50
Belgian onion soup, croutons, Gruyère cheese
- Stoofpotje Van Slakken en Kikkerbillen$20.00
Casserole of escargot & frog legs, green butter, garlic, spinach
- Gestoomde Broodjes Met Buikspek$14.00
Two steamed buns, bbq pork belly, cucumber, radish, cilantro, lime, sauce, quinoa
From the Big Pond 5
- Kabeljauwhaasje Met Groene Groenten$39.00
Roasted cod loin, chive oil sauce, asparagus, lemon confit, scorched baby leek, broccoli cream
- Saumon aux Lentilles$38.00
Stuffed salmon fillet, bread crust, green lentil casserole, carrots, celery, Italian parsley, Beurre Blanc, vin rouge
- Gegrilde Branzino Ostendaise$41.00
Grilled Branzino, mashed potato, tomato, celery, mussels, baby grey shrimp, Beurre Blanc ciboulette sauce
- Mussels "Mariniere" The Classique$29.00
White wine, shallots, celery, butter, garlic, parsley, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
- Mosselen Diablo Loco$31.00
Lobster jus, white wine, butter, cilantro, celery, garlic, mushrooms, jalapeño, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Belga's Cocktails 8
- Belga's Anniversary Old Fashioned$20.00
Woodford Reserve "Belga Cafe's 20th anniversary barrel" Angostura bitters, demerara syrup, orange peel
- Bart Simpson at Your Service$17.00
Rosemary-cucumber infused Citadelle Gin, jalapeño-honey syrup, lime, Fever-Tree sparkling cucumber
- Don't Have a Cow, Man!$18.00
400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Boomsma green, Maraschino liqueur, lime, boozy foam, clear ice
- Royal Belgian Mule$15.00
Homemade lemon-lime Genever, Intense ginger liqueur, Q hibiscus ginger beer, juniper berries
- The Only French in the House '75'$17.00
Ford's Gin, lemon, simple syrup, St-Germain liqueur, sparkling wine, lemon twist
- Whoa$18.00
Blue cheese washed Ketel One vodka, Castelvetrano olives, dry vermouth mist, martini
- I am Bart Simpson$17.00
Planteray 3 stars Rum, thyme liqueur, lime juice, basil oil
- N/A "¡Ay, Caramba!" Mi Paloma$16.00
Bare n.a. tequila, Fever-Tree grapefruit sparkling, lime juice, grapefruit
Draft Beers 5
- Straffe Hendrik Tripel 9%$16.00
Belgian tripel | rich, creamy, deep malt character, rum and pears
- Stella Artois 5.2%$9.00
Pilsner | hazy golden yellow, with grainy malts, crisp
- St. Bernardus Tokyo 6%$13.00
White beer | aromas of citrus fruit, notes of orange, & lemonade
- Chimay Blue 8%$17.00
Belgian Dark Strong Ale | dry candied fruit, cherry, light spice
- Super Bolleke 7.8%$13.00
Belgian-style Amber Ale | Caramel malt, dried fruits, Belgian yeast
Belga Cafe's Classics 2
- Negroni$17.00
Nolet's gin, Martini & Rossi riserva speciale rubino, Campari, big clear ice, orange peel
- Cosmopolitan$17.00
Ketel one vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, pom pomegranate
White Wine by the Glass 7
- Chef's Favorite, Entre-Deux-Mers, French Kiss 2023$16.00
Mineral and lemon notes, palate is full and rich
- Sancerre, Kevin et Karine Lauverjat, FR 2024$24.00
Medium-bodied, notes of citrus & stone fruits, sharp minerality
- Pinot Grigio, Ornella Molon, IT 2023$15.00
Aromas of apple, pear, and hints of apricot
- Sauvignon Blanc, Clos de la Fontaine, VV, FR 2021$15.00
Notes of lemon, white peach, and a touch of wet stone minerality
- Chardonnay, 'Bezel' by Cakebread Winery, CA 2023$17.00
Medium bodied, aromas citrus, oak, pear, vanilla
- Côtes du Rhône, Parallèle 45, FR 2023$15.00
Crisp, floral, citrus, peach, mineral
- Albarino, 'Nessa' by Adegas Gran Vinum, SP 2023$16.00
Aromas of fresh citrus, white flowers, and stone fruits
Red Wine by the Glass 7
- Pinot Noir, Mader, FR 2022$15.00
Aromas of cranberry and raspberry, silky creamy texture
- Pinot Noir, La Crema, Monterey 2023$16.00
Aromas of tart cranberries, ripe strawberries & hints of brown spices
- Côtes du Rhône, A. Berthet Rayne, FR 2022$15.00
Tangy redcurrant and blackcurrant notes, refreshing
- Bordeaux, Château la Graviere, Prestige, FR 2020$16.00
Notes of spiced vanilla, plum, cassis and hints of leather
- Tempranillo, Matsu, El Picaro, Tinta de Toro, SP 2022$16.00
Aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums
- Cab. Sauvignon, Unshackled, by the Prisoner, CA 2022$18.00
Intense aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice
- Malbec, Auka, Don Alfonso, Mendoza 2022$15.00
An intense and fresh nose, pepper, spice, oak, vanilla
Champagne & Sparkling Wine 2
- Brut de Loire, Bouvet Ladubay, Saphir Brut, 2022$16.00
Aromas of white flowers, fresh apple, and pear, with a subtle hint of toasted brioche
- Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Domaine Albert Bichot$17.00
Light, bouquet of raspberries, red currants and white blossom
Ole Ole Rosé 2
- Sancerre Rosé Kevin et Karine Lauverjat, FR 2023$22.00
Medium-bodied, fruity, bright strawberries, raspberries, long finish
- Aix Rosé, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence, 2023$15.00
Light,soft, ripe summer fruits, watermelon and strawberries
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.