Restaurants cuisine du monde Wavre

Over the years, the house has kept its charm and its old classified staircase. The menu is really audacious, using rare ingredients, game, vegetables of yesteryear... Like this fillet of doe, its pumpkin and chestnut mousse, fried parsnips, cranberries and light mustard sauce... A revelation. The hake fillet, fried potato mousse, with parmesan crumble and burnt onion juice is just as invigorating. To conclude: a waffle from Liege, with its pear infused with bergamot and its pear - tonka bean sorbet. A real trip.

Hailing from Fano in the heart of Italy's Adriatic region, Luca the chef was born in the pans... in his parents' own restaurant, Ristorante Monte Cucco, educated in the purest Italian culinary tradition. Flavors, fresh pasta, inventive cooking and everything homemade, even some cold cuts, while the olive oil is extra virgin, nothing else. Chitarrine nere with prawns, tacconi with broad beans and guanciale, homemade osso buco... If you've had enough of Belgian cuisine (or not), it's tempting.

The Louvanist city has an originality within its walls: a Palestinian table. Born thanks to the roots of the Asli family, the Fig Tree Branch stands out for the quality of its family gastronomy plates. The local tradition is naturally leaning towards mezze, moussakas and other falafels but it would be very simplistic to limit the Palestinian (and Lebanese) cuisine to these only known specialties. You can find a variety of durum, soups, grilled meats and even Palestinian burgers, but we recommend the assortment plates.

Do not be fooled by the name of a multi-recidivist mafia bandit, Momo la Crevette is a restaurant with a wise and well-policed setting in white and blue tones, among the best tables in the city. Since 2016, the kitchens obey the orders of chef Thierry Vanholsbeek. Shrimp is the star of the menu, with a choice of 11 species fished from the 4 corners of the world. Lobster (on order), red tuna or salmon take pride of place next to scallops with champagne, tomato with petite grises, skate with capers or Gillardeau oysters.

It's the perfect place to stop off after a visit to the abbey. Housed in a vaulted cellar dating from the Middle Ages, the place is full of charm. In fine weather, it has a lovely terrace. Stop in to sample the abbey's beers, as well as its homemade dishes and desserts. On the menu are Belgian specialties (carbonnade de boeuf, stoemp saucisses, moelleux de viande au fromage de l'abbaye), as well as salads and burgers. Service is a little slow, but it's worth the wait, as everything is prepared with quality local produce.

Here's a slightly different place in Waterloo, born from the imagination of Béatrice Tinland, who wanted a place that combined her affection for tearooms, bistros and cafés-théâtres. She put all that in a shaker and voilà: l'Anti-Pièce was born. Open from midday, it offers savoury dishes and pastries at snack time, and in the evening, the menu is unwrapped (turbot steak, venison effiloché) while a pianist provides the musical ambience. As for the decor, Béatrice's touch as an antique dealer is evident, with a stylish mix'n'match.

The name of this restaurant sets the tone: in a village bistro atmosphere (but a chic version), you can enjoy... Belgian cuisine. A wide range of the best and most comforting dishes from the Flat Country: Liège meatballs, mussels from the North Sea, waterzooi or chicon au gratin. Hamburgers and pasta are added to the menu (student city oblige). Under the gaze of King Baudouin, immortalized on a giant banknote (in Belgian francs), we will of course enjoy a good beer.

Nestled in the heart of the small village of Bonlez, this intimate family-run restaurant is not far from Wavre. Starters include original Asian-inspired chicken bao. This was followed by a saddle of hare, as tender as it was perfectly cooked, with a mustard and Liège syrup sauce. For dessert, a delicious French toast (regressive as can be). The restaurant has a special area dedicated to raclette, the kind you scrape directly onto the melting cheese. We conclude with blueberry tart and génépi.

Originally located on the Grand Place in Jodoigne, Portes du Temps has now moved to the Chaussée de Tirlemont. The friendly little bar has been transformed into a fine gourmet brasserie, with a decor that combines quality natural materials with harmony and simplicity. White walls, flagstones of Soignies blue stone on the floor and large picture windows opening onto the terrace and beautiful garden. On the menu and in the dining room, Christine Saintenoy favors quality local produce and seasonal vegetables wherever possible. A great address in Jodoigne!