Bozar
Centre for Fine Arts | Bozar Brussels
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In the Art Deco grandeur of Brussels' Centre for Fine Arts, Karen Torosyan has transformed Bozar from a brasserie into a culinary destination that earned the No. 63 spot on the World's 50 Best 2025 list. The Armenian-born chef, who bought the venue in 2018 after helping to establish its reputation, now serves up New Belgian fare that showcases his artisan approach and dedication to craft. While the menu has evolved, the commitment to quality and innovation that Torosyan is known for remains the star of the show.
bozarbrussels Bozar is the culinary jewel in the crown of Brussels’ Art Deco Centre for Fine Arts – the last building ever to have been designed by architectural luminary Victor Horta. In 2018, Armenian-born chef Karen Torosyan fulfilled a long-held ambition by buying out the venue he had helped establish. While the descriptor has changed from ‘Brasserie’ to ‘Restaurant’, the menus still feature the same sort of artisan-led, New Belgian fare with which Torosyan made his name.
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The people behind Bozar
Karen Torosyan
profileChef & Co-owner, Bozar Restaurant
Karen Torosyan is the chef and co-owner of Bozar Restaurant, the two-Michelin-starred dining room at the heart of Brussels' Palais des Beaux-Arts. Named Gault&Millau's Chef of the Year 2026, Torosyan runs a kitchen defined by artisanal rigor, precision, and respect for time — each dish a studied exercise in craft with no shortcuts taken. Source: Bozar Restaurant official site, Michelin Guide.
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