The best restaurants Wallonie

Located on a sunny hill of the "Vallée de la Vire"In the heart of Gaume : natural and cultural heritageWarm and rustic place, full of o thousand years history

Restaurant, scaling bench and caterer specialising in seafood... so far, nothing very original even in Wavre, 150 km from the coast. But the owner of the place had a good idea: to enlarge her restaurant by attaching a barge to it. We are transported on the waves! To perfect the impression of sailing, the crew dressed as trawler captains at lunchtime. The cook offers monthly suggestions where freshness and seasonality are paramount. A beautiful terrace and small garden for the river-sick monkeys.

For thirty years, Le Thème has been creating a buzz. And with good reason: Michel Bebelman changes his "theme" every two years, in collaboration with a team of decorators. The atmosphere is warm and romantic, and the cuisine original, fine and well adapted to the themes. The menus change every month, always in keeping with the setting of the moment and accompanied by their selection of perfectly matched wines, as the owner is a trained sommelier. We go there as lovers to share a moment out of the world and out of time.

At the edge of the main road, we are surprised by the calm and the hushed atmosphere of the place. Bertrand Jacquin, the chef, does not compromise on quality. Every week, we discover a new lunch with products from the market. The speciality, lobster, is highlighted in the menu of the same name. The other menus also vary according to the seasons. To accompany your dishes, you will have the choice between many references of wines: more than 160 references from France and elsewhere, but also whisky, gin and rum.

Two very courageous owners have embarked on this original and exotic project, which is a welcome change from traditional Liège cuisine. Ndeye Mour N'diaye is Senegalese and masters her cuisine perfectly: acras, moambe or oclombo chicken, duck with mango, thieboudienne, grilled sea bream with Senegalese herbs... The sun (even in the middle of winter) and the flavors of Africa and the Caribbean are reflected in the dishes, which are copious, appetizing and affordable. As for service, Fabienne Servais is on hand to advise guests. What's more, the mixed-race setting is very cute.

Thierry Van Damme, who collects fine breweries like others collect classic cars, launched this one with his partner Michel Grenier. A brasserie overlooking the Meuse at the foot of the Luxembourg Bridge, it boasts a shellfish bench (oysters, mussels, clams, langoustines, North Sea shrimps...). The menu features regional classics: croquettes crevettes, entrecôte, américain, sole meunière, vol au vent... Afternoon drinks service only. In fine weather, superb outdoor terrace.

One of our favorite addresses in the beautiful Pays de Herve, amidst the orchards of the plateau. The chef clearly likes to cook with an exotic touch: vegetarian wok with noodles and crunchy vegetables, grilled and spicy Thai beef salad, lamb mouse confit and tajine-style vegetables... We're fans of this cuisine, which moves from bistronomy to zenitude. The wine list caters for all price ranges. There's also a magnificent south-facing terrace on the garden lawn. The large dining room is also very welcoming. A must-try establishment.

A local classic, Restaurant Léo has been housed in a train carriage in the center of Bastogne since 1946! In the bistro, you can come just for a drink, while nibbling on snacks to enjoy the setting. The restaurant serves good local brasserie cuisine (dumplings in tomato sauce, sauerkraut...), as well as pizzas and more elaborate specialities using noble seasonal ingredients: game, scallop risotto, homemade shrimp croquettes, ravioli with foie gras...

The restaurant at Le Moulin is an impressive sight in front of the abbey. In the tasting rooms, tavern and terrace on the first floor, you'll enjoy plates garnished with local produce such as Herve or des Moines cheeses, served under cloche, as well as vol-au-vent or omelette du Val, a delicacy washed down with a beer. All are happy to meet here: loyal lovers of the place, locals and tourists alike. A great Belgian getaway, whatever your choice of stop. Don't forget to take a look at the mill's impressive trough wheel.

Attention, original concept! The idea is simple: compose your salad as you wish. You choose the base (iceberg, arugula, rice, pasta, quinoa, etc.), then the dressing and the ingredients that will make it a marvel. There's a vast choice of fresh produce (tomatoes, avocado, pine nuts, feta, bacon, chicken, grilled eggplants, walnuts...). A few suggestions are on the menu, such as the Caesar salad with its special anchovy vinaigrette. The place, with its industrial allure, is an ideal stop-off point for a quick, healthy lunch.