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Cowfish Restaurant

Rue du Pépin 39, 1000 Bruxelles

Closed now · opens 12:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 8 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Sweets
BLACK LABEL
12.00
Dark Chocolate Fondant — Dark Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsheavy 26
AFFOGATO
12.00
crunchy espresso ice cream, vanilla ice cream, hazelnut pieces, espresso, amaretti crunch
estimate≈ 520 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
THIN TART
12.00
Apple and Almond Tart — with apples and almonds, served with speculoos ice cream
estimate≈ 610 kcal62 g carbsheavy 32
PAVLOVA
12.00
Red Berries, Meringues, Double Cream, Red Fruit Coulis
estimate≈ 480 kcal52 g carbsheavy 33
DAME BLANCHE
12.00
Vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsheavy 34
TAPAS
2 Appetizers
28.00
Tapas Selection (2)
estimate≈ 600 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
3 Appetizers
52.00
Tapas Selection (3)
estimate≈ 900 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
SMALL
1 Appetizer + 1 Cowfish or 1 Cowfish + 1 Sweet
42.00
Small Tasting Menu
estimate≈ 1100 kcal60 g carbsheavy 44
MEDIUM
2 Appetizers + 1 Cowfish
51.00
Medium Tasting Menu
estimate≈ 1400 kcal40 g carbs
Appetizers
GAZPACHO & AJO BLANCO
Gazpacho and Ajo Blanco — andalusian gazpacho, cold almond soup, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, muscat grapes
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
VITELLO TONNATO
veal fillet, tuna and caper sauce, tarragon
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
SCALLOP TARTARE WITH COMTE CHEESE
Scallop Tartare — scallop tartare, Comté cheese (matured for 15 months), olive oil and salmon roe
estimate≈ 240 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CEVICHE
crayfish, fresh salmon, white fish marinated in lime and orange, avocado, red onion, cucumber, coriander
estimate≈ 210 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 76
PULLED CHICKEN TACOS
Tacos, pulled chicken (cooked at low temperture), onion pickles and coriander, chipotle
estimate≈ 350 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 71
AUBERGINE YOGHURTvegetarian
Aubergine, Greek yoghurt, Tahini, Orange, Beetroot crumble
estimate≈ 260 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
CARPACCIO OF RED BEETROOTvegetarian
Beetroot Carpaccio — With Goat’s Cheese Crumble, Pumpkin seeds, Puglia olive oil and Raspberry Dressing
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
SMASH CREAMY CRAB
Creamy Crab — Crab meat, ginger, lime, buffalo cream, wasabi mayonnaise, devil’s jam sauce, spring onions
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
BANG BANG SHRIMP
Shrimp in Kadaï, Bang Bang Sauce (Thai Chili and Mayonnaise)
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
DUO OF CROQUETTES
Cheese Croquette, Croquette with “Crevettes Grises” sauce Tartare
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
JAPANESE BEEF TARTAR
Japanese Beef Tartare — Dressing with Mirin, Sake, Wasabi, Garlic and Tobiko
estimate≈ 260 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
BURRATA WITH FIGS AND PISTACHIOSvegetarian
Burrata with Figs — Burrata stracciatella, pistachio cream, olive oil from Puglia, almond and pecan granola, fresh figs
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbs
Cowfish
ESPELETTE OCTOPUS
octopus marinated in olive oil, edamame mousse with coriander and matcha, salicornia pesto, Espelette chilli aioli
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
BEEF AND POLENTA
Aslow-braised beef, Primitivo sauce, celery, carrot, garlic, onion, polenta with pecorino and almond milk
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
RAVIOLIvegetarian
Asparagus Ravioli — ravioli stuffed with asparagus, coconut milk and a mild yellow curry sauce, peanut butter, crunchy peanuts
estimate≈ 550 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 69
ARM-RAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Garlic — free-range yellow chicken, pak choi, yuzu lemon sauce, garlic, grapeseed and soya oil, cucumber salad with honey and miso, spring onions and chilli flakes
estimate≈ 490 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
UNAGI KABAYAKI
eel glazed with mirin, sake and soy sauce, white rice, miso soup, Thai asparagus, sesame seeds, nori seaweed, nectarine
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69
CODFISH TRUFFLES
Codfish, Risotto, Truffles, Milk with Parmesan Cheese
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
SALMON BURGER AU TERIYAKI
Salmon Teriyaki Burger — Salmon, Teriyaki, Ginger & Wasabi, Spinach and Soja, Teriyaki sauce, French fries
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbs
BEEF TATAKI
Beef Filet Mignon Lightly Seared Outside, Marinated with Ginger and Honey, Soy Sauce, Mirin and Bonito Flake, Salad with Goma
estimate≈ 320 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

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51veggie
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Limited vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The main course offers asparagus ravioli. Vegetarian appetizers include aubergine yoghurt, red beetroot carpaccio, and burrata with figs.

4 vegetarian and 0 vegan dishes out of 29

72dia
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Protein-rich tapas and mains

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many low-carb options. Appetizers and several main courses contain few sugars.

17 diabetes-friendly · 29 dishes

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Address
Rue du Pépin 39, 1000 Bruxelles
Hours
Mon12:00–14:00, 18:45–22:00
Tue12:00–14:00, 18:45–22:00
Wed12:00–14:00, 18:45–22:00
Thu12:00–14:00, 18:45–22:00
Fri12:00–14:00, 18:45–22:00
Sat18:45–23:00
Sun—
Contact
+3225030403
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cowfish.be/
Record
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