Our story
A family restaurant in Brussels since 1982. It began with two tables in a small lane near the Grand-Place.
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1982
1982, The opening
Rue de la Fourche
It all began in a small lane near the Grand-Place of Brussels.
Hellas was a small shop with only two tables. Most customers took their food away.
Rue de la Fourche around 1980, where Hellas opened in 1982. Photo: Inventaire du Patrimoine.
The street at the time of the opening, around 1980. Photo: Inventaire du Patrimoine. -
1986
1986, The move
Rue du Marché aux Fromages
The restaurant moves to Rue du Marché aux Fromages 4, 1000 Brussels, to offer its customers more seats.
Back then, cars could still drive and park in the street.
Back then, cars could still drive and park in the street. Photo: Inventaire du Patrimoine. -
2007
2007, The second generation
The two sons take over the restaurant.
The neon sign, around 2000. -
The story continues
Same address since 1986, and the gyros still turns on the spit.
The shopfront in 2014.
Come and taste it
Rue du Marché aux Fromages 4, open every day from noon.