What Chez Richard does

Chez Richard is a single-location traditional Belgian bistrot located at 2 Rue des Minimes in Brussels' Antiquaires/Marolles district. The business operates from a building dating to 1890, which was subsequently renovated (remis à neuf) and reopened by its current operator team. Service is strictly walk-in, with no reservations accepted, and the venue operates every day from 11:30 to midnight, with a terrace closing at 23:00. The clientele consists of neighborhood patrons and visitors to the Antiquaires quarter seeking Belgian and French food and drink in a heritage bistrot setting.

The offering is organized into several distinct product lines: a full bar with draught and bottled beers (3.70-6.60 EUR draught, 5.10-6.30 EUR bottled), wines by the glass (6.90-14.50 EUR) and bottle (38-98 EUR), cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; a weekday lunch menu (12h-15h) featuring Belgian classics such as mussels with fries, shrimp croquettes, and beef dishes at 14-25 EUR; an evening sharing-plate menu (17h30-22h) at 6.50-25 EUR; an oyster and seafood counter (L'écailler) operating from midday; a curated wine cellar featuring natural, biodynamic, and orange wines; an afternoon snack service (from 15h30); and a dessert selection including Wittamer pastries and Dame Blanche. The bistrot publicly names its suppliers — Dierendonck for meat, De Jager for fish/seafood, Wittamer and Dandoy for pastries, and Titulus or Basin & Marot for wines — as a core quality signal.

The business model is direct-to-consumer on-premises food and beverage sales on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no subscription, delivery, or takeout operations. Marketing is limited to organic Facebook and Instagram presence. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, management team details, or funding history.

Name

Chez Richard

Legal name

Chez Richard

Website

https://chezrichard.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chez Richard is a single-location traditional Belgian bistrot in Brussels' Antiquaires district, operating from an 1890 building. It serves walk-in only diners seven days a week with Belgian and French food and a curated wine program sourced from named local suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant / Bistrot Dining Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Traditional Belgian bistrot
• All-day dining
• Natural wine cellar
• Oyster and seafood bar
• Brussels neighborhood restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Revenue generated from selling prepared food and drinks directly to customers on-site. Menu includes beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot beverages, lunch dishes, and evening small plates. No reservations model - revenue based on walk-in traffic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Chez Richard is a historic Brussels bistrot operating as a single walk-in dining establishment open seven days a week from 11:30 to midnight, serving a Belgian and French menu centered on named local suppliers. Offerings include a full bar (beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks), a weekday lunch service, an evening sharing-plates menu, an oyster and seafood counter, a curated wine cellar featuring natural wines, mid-afternoon snacks, and desserts. No reservations are accepted; payment is on-site at the time of service.

Product overview

Chez Richard is a single-location traditional Belgian bistro restaurant operating as a unified dining establishment. The business offers all-day dining services organized into distinct offerings: the main bar service with draft beers, bottled beers, wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks; a lunch menu (weekdays) with daily suggestions and Belgian classics; an evening sharing plates menu; an oyster and seafood counter (L'écailler) from midday; a curated wine cellar featuring natural wines by glass and bottle; quick on-the-go snacks available from mid-afternoon; and desserts including Wittamer pastries. The restaurant positions itself around quality local Belgian and French products from named suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bistrot Dining Services All-day walk-in dining service at the Brussels Antiquaires quarter location, open 11:30 to midnight, seven days a week, with no reservations accepted. Covers breakfast, lunch, aperitif, and evening small plates for individual diners.
• Bar (Le Bar) — Beers, Wines, Cocktails, Spirits, Non-Alcoholic Beverages Full bar service offering draft and bottled Belgian and international beers, wines by the glass and bottle, cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages including house-made lemonades, iced tea, kombucha, and mocktails. Available throughout opening hours.
• Lunch Menu Weekday lunch service from 12h00 to 15h00 featuring daily suggestions, vegetarian options, mussels with fries, beef dishes, shrimp croquettes, and cheese croquettes. Targeted at midday diners in the Marolles district.
• Evening Menu (Sharing Plates) Dinner service from 17h30 to 22h00 offering sharing plates such as shrimp, anchovies, mussels with chorizo, beef carpaccio, mackerel, burrata, artichoke, and hummus. Targeted at evening diners and groups.
• Oyster Bar (L'écailler) Seafood counter offering oysters (hollow and flat), gray shrimp, farmed mussels, whelks, and prawn plates available from 12h00. Targeted at diners seeking raw and prepared seafood.
• Wine Cellar (La Cave) Curated wine selection including white, orange, red, and rosé wines by the glass and bottle, with a focus on natural wines, plus sparkling options including Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava. Targeted at wine-focused diners.
• On-the-Go Snacks (Sur le pouce) Quick bites available from 15h30 including fries with various sauces, fricandelle, cheese and shrimp croquettes, wasabi chicken, and sausage. Targeted at aperitif and late-afternoon diners.
• Desserts Dessert selection featuring Wittamer pastries, Dame Blanche, and Café Liégeois. Targeted at diners concluding their meal.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• L'Ami Jean: Parisian bistrot renowned for its no-reservations policy, regional French sourcing, and cult following. Highly comparable as a walk-in-only, supplier-driven, heritage-toned casual bistrot.
• Chez Léon: Historic Brussels restaurant famous for mussels and Belgian classics, walk-in friendly, located in central Brussels. Closest direct comparison in terms of heritage, casual full-service format, and central Brussels tourist catchment.

Regional players

• La Maison du Cygne: Historic Brussels brasserie on the Grand Place serving classic Belgian cuisine. Comparable as a heritage-rich, single-location Brussels destination with full table service and tourist-heavy demand.
• Le Marmiton: Brussels bistrot offering traditional French/Belgian fare in a casual, all-day format. Directly comparable business model: walk-in friendly, central Brussels, classic bistrot menu and wine list.
• Belga Queen: Iconic Brussels brasserie and seafood restaurant near the Grand Place. Directly comparable as a high-profile, full-service Brussels dining destination with a curated Belgian/French menu and significant tourist draw.
• Comme Chez Soi: Two-Michelin-star Brussels institution focused on Belgian cuisine with strong supplier storytelling. Comparable as a destination Brussels dining venue where quality sourcing and heritage underpin pricing.

Emerging players

• Café Kitsuné: All-day café/bistrot concept combining coffee, wine, and light food with strong brand identity. Comparable in the 'all-day, walk-in, quality-sourced' casual dining model, particularly relevant for the coffee/aperitif crossover at Chez Richard.

Others

• Frenchie (Restaurant): Paris natural-wine-forward bistrot with curated supplier sourcing and walk-in-friendly format. Comparable in wine program philosophy and supplier-driven menu curation, though in Paris rather than Brussels.

Broad incumbents

• Balthazar Restaurant: Iconic Parisian-style bistrot known for full-day brasserie service, oyster bar, and curated wine list. Comparable in format (oyster/seafood counter, wine cellar, all-day brasserie) although at much larger scale.
• Le Pain Quotidien: International all-day casual dining concept built around breakfast, lunch, and aperitif service with strong sourcing narratives. Comparable operating model — all-day casual format with quality supplier storytelling — but at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChezRichard
• Instagraminstagram.com/chez.richard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chezrichard

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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