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Philema

Chaussée de Waterloo 437, 1050 Ixelles

Closed now · opens 12:00

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Menu

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.

Starters
Pikilia
14.00
Eggplant caviar, 100% tarama velouté and tzatziki
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Dakosvegetarian
16.00
Crispy barley bread with grated fresh tomatoes, feta, oregano, capers, olives and olive oil
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbs
Fáva de Santorinvegan
16.00
Split peas with semi-dried tomatoes, spring onions, cherry tomatoes and capers
estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 87
Espadonpescatarian
23.00
Lightly smoked swordfish, citrus vinaigrette, herbs and kakavia
estimate≈ 220 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Sfouggatovegetarian
18.00
Cretan frittata with zucchini, potato, farm eggs and Cretan graviera
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fakésvegan
19.00
Beluga black lentil salad, fennel, baby vegetables, herbs and tomato glaze
estimate≈ 310 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Cretan-style potatoesvegetarian
8.00
Pommes de terre à la façon de Crète — Potatoes fried in olive oil, gratinéed with Cretan cheese
estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbs
Philema
20.00
Green salad with cherry tomatoes, orange vinaigrette, homemade smoked Apaki pork and feta powder
estimate≈ 340 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Beetroot and manouri saladvegetarian
21.00
Salade de betteraves et manouri — Beetroot, walnuts, manouri cheese and avocado
estimate≈ 390 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Main Courses
Cretan Carbonara
25.00
Carbonara crétoise — Artisanal Cretan pasta, Apaki-style smoked pork, egg and aged Cretan graviera
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs
Stuffed zucchinivegetarian
25.00
Courgette farcie — Round zucchini stuffed with seasonal vegetables and herbs
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Chicken
26.00
Poulet — Grilled chicken with fricassee-style vegetables
estimate≈ 550 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Bifteki
28.00
Three-meat burger (pork, beef, lamb) on pita bread, fresh and sun-dried tomato sauce, potatoes
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Kaprikó
29.00
Crispy pork pancetta, leeks and celery
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Agneau ampelofylo
33.00
Lamb wrapped in Cretan vine leaves, herbs, yogurt risotto
estimate≈ 720 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Grilled Calamaripescatarian
27.00
Calamar grillé — Grilled calamari, artichoke and pea cream, grilled broccoli and purslane vinaigrette
estimate≈ 410 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Kritharotopescatarian
28.00
Greek pasta with scampi, prawns, spring onions, Kefalotyri, homemade butter and avgotaraho powder
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Chef's Caprice
Caprice du chef — Ask the chef for the recipe of the day
estimate≈ 600 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Fish of the daypescatarian
Poisson du jour — Ask the chef for the recipe of the day
estimate≈ 520 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Desserts
Chef's Surprise
12.00
Surprise du chef
estimate≈ 450 kcal50 g carbsheavy 34

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77veggie
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Greek cuisine with vegetarian options

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

You can choose starters like Dakos, Sfouggato and a beet salad with manouri. The main course option is stuffed zucchini. Vegans can order Fáva de Santorin or the Fakés salad.

7 vegetarian and 2 vegan dishes out of 20

75dia
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Low Carb Greek Options

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

The menu features many protein-based main courses with low glycemic indices. There is a wide selection of vegetable-forward starters.

13 diabetes-friendly · 20 dishes

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Address
Chaussée de Waterloo 437, 1050 Ixelles
Hours
Monclosed
Tue12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00
Wed12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00
Thu12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00
Fri12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:00
Sat12:00–22:00
Sun12:00–14:30
CUISINE hours listed. le restaurant ferme à 14.30 et 00.00, sauf le dimanche à 16.00
Contact
+3223445876 info@philema.be
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), philema.be/
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