The best restaurants Spa

Nice address on the heights of the city. Enjoy a meal in a rustic setting with a piano. On sunny days, you can sit out on the terrace overlooking the verdant garden and its portico for adventurous kids. Portions are generous without being too Christian and the menu changes every month, with suggestions focusing on game and meat: civet de biche, terrine de gibier et foie gras, supreme de pintadeau et son jus corsé au porto... The adjoining La Sparsa brewery produces a pleasant amber ale of the same name, Spa's only beer.

Why Hestia? In Greek, Hestia means "sacred fire", the one that represents the house, the hearth. And that's what you feel when you enter this restaurant that takes you straight to the heart of Greece. It is with a feeling of exoticism that we taste tzatkiki, tyrokafteri, choriatiki, Cretan salad, souvlakia, Greek-style fried fish and of course the famous pork gyros and the Hestia dish: chicken stuffed with cheese vegetables and tomato cream sauce. The flavours are simple and tasty. Possibility to take away many dishes.

A great address for weekend getaways. The à la carte menu features a range of meat and fish dishes (saithe fillet with acacia honey, lamb with lavender, quail with citrus and ginger...), several fine bottles of wine (including a small selection from the New World) and a wide choice of desserts. The service is very friendly, and the owners don't hesitate to speed things up if you have theater or concert tickets for the second half of the evening. This is an address that will delight lovers of simple, refined pleasures.

The place is pleasant, especially the terraces where you can eat in the shade of the trees. In the dining room, the team is dynamic and efficient. In the kitchen, the dishes are gourmet, with an emphasis on southern flavors. Although from time to time a few influences from here and there mingle with the preparations, but always with subtlety. The Vigneron menu is recommended, especially as it changes every week. And to accompany your dishes, Christian Leroy is a fine sommelier. He's always on hand to unearth new discoveries from the bottles.

Joseph II of Austria had nicknamed Spa "The Café of Europe". For two hundred years ago, the city attracted numerous personalities from all over the continent to recharge their batteries and enjoy the casinos. Right in the heart of the city, on the Place Royale, this café is designed to reflect this image. You'll be satiated with excellent brewery cuisine and regularly changing suggestions. Concerts, broadcasting of matches... the atmosphere is often lively. The setting has recently been refreshed but the mussels in season are still a must.

Built towards the end of the ^19th century, this "Little Versailles of the Ardennes" is both a hotel and an exceptional restaurant. Gault & Millau-rated, the cuisine at Le Manoir is that of chef Loïc Jambon, who trained at Le Manoir in its early days, then left for other horizons before returning with stripes of executive chef. Menus of 2 to 6 courses overlooking the parks and gardens, composed with fine ingredients such as Saint-Malo crab, partridge, black truffle, etc., subtly blended and sprinkled with Asian touches.

In a relaxing, warm and natural setting, Barisart offers a concept born of different passions. Here, nature is everywhere, in the decor and on the plate. The healthy, balanced, simple and tasty menu changes with the seasons and the moods of the chef and her team. Dishes are homemade, using local, seasonal and, if possible, organic produce, especially vegetables, which flourish on our plates. The unobstructed view over the large oak trees is ideal for enjoying the terrace in fine weather.

In the center of Spa, opposite the casino, this discreet little address blends in with the other buildings. But behind its façade lies a simple, welcoming place, with a large, shaded terrace at the back. In terms of cuisine, the restaurant offers a colorful mix of brasserie and gastronomy, with a focus on regional specialties, including langoustine skewers, marinated lamb and beef, as well as fresh pasta dishes (such as the lobster, saffron and vegetable ravioli) that will delight fans of the genre.

In a family home, Xavier and Karine have set up shop in the heart of Spa. Their cuisine is halfway between gastronomy and tradition. The tasteful decor is a blend of modern and antique design. With a focus on fresh market produce, the menus offer excellent value for money. Preparations are close to perfection, both visually and in taste. As for the wine selection, it matches the dishes and has no unpleasant surprise effect on the bill.