The best French cuisine restaurants Charleroi

Meatball bars are springing up everywhere! Meatball's Bar has chosen the Rue de Marcinelle as its location, spilling out onto the sidewalk with tables and high chairs. The contemporary industrial decor completes the ambience. At the table, you can choose from five types of meatballs (beef, vitoulet - a mix of pork and veal -, veggie...), four sauces (tomato, chef's curry...) and a side dish (fries, pasta, vegetables...). You can also put dumplings in soup or slice them on bread, sandwich-style. A good-natured, trendy bar.

In this local bistro, the setting of the old bowling alley has been preserved. It's a warm, family atmosphere for a meal with friends who appreciate a fine selection of beers, especially local, and wines. Irène knows her job in the kitchen, and without showing off, comes up with a few dishes in which she puts her heart and soul. She even comes to the dining room to check on the customer's satisfaction! As with this Orval beef steak, served with real French fries! While Philippe, the owner, serves bistro-style. It's not expensive, and you're satisfied and full when you leave.

In July 2022, after 29 years at the helm of the restaurant, Duche (Christophe) handed over to his chef de salle, the young Joris Meurant. While the team has remained the same, the restaurant has undergone a facelift, with a new decor that is modern, warm and elegant. The setting is changing, but the cuisine is still succulent and well-presented, with seasonal variations, including local products (meatballs and rata) and French dishes. Very attentive and professional service. Don't forget to book before you go.

In the renovated buildings of the former National Bank, Quai 10, inaugurated in 2017, is at once a brasserie, a cinema and a video game gaming space. The premises are superb, contemporary, vast and bright, and here you can enjoy local beers and Italian cuisine (risotto with fresh truffles, taglioni alle vongole) with a local touch (carol dumplings, sauce with Charleroi's two beers). Well-crafted, original and hearty dishes. In fine weather, the terrace overlooks the Sambre. Sunday brunch is popular.

We sit down in one of the small rooms with different atmospheres, always dazzling and most often crowded. Girlfriends' tables appreciate the slightly girly touch of the atmosphere and the menu. In the plate, we are served a contemporary cuisine that is in tune with the seasons. It's contemporary and no stutter: back of cod in coconut milk, tataki of marinated veal, pearl barley risotto with clams and fennel. Everything is nicely presented, copious as it should be and absolutely always served with a big smile.

Pierre and Julie De Bidart, brother and sister, have taken over a beautiful mansion facing Place de la Digue. The gourmet restaurant's interior boasts well-spaced tables, a hushed ambience and sober decor. The chef serves up generous, meticulously prepared dishes. His cuisine has a slightly fusion flavour. The choice is limited to a lunch menu (with a choice of 3 or 4 courses) that changes every week. A vegan menu is also available, as is take-out by reservation. Interesting selection of wine packages.