The best restaurants Wallonie

The dining room of this gastronomic restaurant is elegant and warm, in the image of chef Philippe Duret's cuisine. The à la carte menu features noble, local produce alongside more traditional brasserie dishes. The dishes are hearty and feature game, not forgetting Orval cheese. The least we can say is that it's gourmet! Whether sitting by the fire in the marvellous veranda, or in summer on the terrace, the decor of the place remains friendly and welcoming in all seasons. A real treat!

The house offers some small restoration but is decorated with as much love as nobility! Omelettes and pan-fried dishes share the bulk of the menu and make the diner salivate. The Do Vî Ferdinand omelette (potatoes, onions, mushrooms, bacon, cream and pékêt) is the speciality of the owner. And this dish has a story it will tell you. Always around the egg, the robust Matoufé is THE traditional local preparation to be tasted before leaving the region. A beautiful culinary trip that we recommend!

What a great adventure, that of Maxime and Louise! Above all, what a great idea to focus on the seasons, sustainability and local products to offer a menu that goes beyond the roundabout. The terroir and its raw materials have given birth to Racines, based on the principle of slow food. Taking the time to do things well and to present them well. You can choose from a single menu (2, 3 or 4 courses) to compose your meal. At the wine bar, you can nibble on a glass or two of wine, bubbles and even kombucha. And it's lovely!

Algerian restaurant, couscous specialities.

A few blocks from the Jambes bridge, the Pain Quot' is in the air of time while keeping the specific DNA of the sign (falsely aged decoration, large table of hosts, counter presenting its tempting suggestions, beautiful luminaries), the clientele of regulars has its marks there. It is good to stop there for a breakfast, a soup, a sandwich, a piece of pie. The specialities are succulent and of quality like the Tuscan plate or the beef basil sandwich. We do not forget the suggestions and superb cakes. Other address: rue du Collège, 5.

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.

Located in Beloeil, Christophe and his wife attract customers from far and wide to their cozy tavern. A true moment out of time, where good humor is accompanied by home cooking that delights the senses. With plenty of local produce, generous portions and a vertiginous beer list. And above all, the kindness of our hosts, who make you forget the world's little and big cruelties for the duration of a meal. More than just a restaurant, Taverne Saint-Géry is practically a tourist attraction.

Mimi and Laurent offer healthy, tasty cuisine with seasonal and local produce, for flexitarians who love creative dishes bursting with vegetables. Many vegetarian and vegan options. The menus are small but always fresh. Starters include Greek-style eggplant confit in a terracotta pot, feta and oregano crumble; mains include pulled pork, apple and stoemp hash; and lasagne with scarmozza, raisins and walnuts. Comforting, all that!

Cheese lovers are in for a treat: in addition to French specialties and gourmet burgers, La Vache à carreaux offers such delights as camembert with caramel, dried onions and Calvados, creamy roasted goat's cheese with apricot, honey and almonds, and comté chicken with chorizo and mozzarella... all of which can be washed down with a fine wine. which can be washed down with a good wine. The burgers are far from ordinary, like the Burger des Moines with Belgian Maredsous cheese topped with a homemade cocktail sauce. There are also a number of equally appetizing salads and delicious desserts. Bon appétit!

In the jungle of the usual "kebabs" and "pitas", this one stands out for its particularly well-kept oriental sandwiches. A durum halloumi (a delicious Cypriot sheep's cheese that can even be grilled!) with mint, garlic sauce and au gratin. But let the purists rest assured, the chawarma plate always occupies a place of choice while you can add hummus, tabbouleh or moutabal, these famous Middle Eastern mezzes. In summer, the terrace allows you to eat while watching the world go by. Or the other way around.

Chef Alexandre Ciriello is on a roll: awarded the title of Young Walloon Chef of the Year by a famous culinary guide at the end of 2022, he opened L'Horizon in a building with large windows in the Brabant countryside, with his parents by his side. The menu is divided into "universes" (cold savoury, hot savoury, sweet, cheeses) and you can choose your menu according to the formula you have chosen. Don't miss the tarte de Chaumont-Gistoux, a house specialty featuring crab, caviar and sea urchin. Fine, precise cuisine with Asian touches.

Nestled in a beautiful old manor house, Le Pavot offers a range of flavors as seductive to the eye as they are to the taste buds. The chef's inspirations are French, with dishes such as a poached egg flavored with morel mushrooms, rack of pork on curried carrot mousseline and hazelnut crumble, smoked fresh trout aspic with sweet-and-sour vinaigrette and horseradish cream, and beer-braised cabbage stuffed with poultry and buckwheat. A fine cuisine to be enjoyed in a convivial setting, with a seasonal menu.

Gastronomic Thai restaurant, the decoration is simply magnificent, both sober and very elegant. The cuisine, very refined, offers real flavours, with exceptional spices such as coriander, lemongrass, bergamot, ginger, coconut milk... The menu offers a dozen starters and main courses, the menu is available in three or five courses. Whole lobster with coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass and saffron; Basket of chicken and shrimps with red curry and steamed coconut milk are a light glimpse of the menu. Outdoor terrace for sunny days.

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.

Jean-Baptiste and his team manage this magnificent old country house (^18th-century stonework). In a green setting in Soiron, one of the twenty most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Having worked for some of the world's top chefs, the chef now offers a new take on traditional, seasonal cuisine. The menu includes homemade croquettes, crispy sweetbreads with 5-spice caramel, grilled Holstein rib steak and pan-fried prawns with fresh herbs. For dessert, don't miss the authentic Liège coffee with Walloon peket.

An institution right next to the Place de la Cathédrale.

A popular terrace in spring.

And magnificent vaulted cellars for an unforgettable experience...

The two flagship products of the abbey, cheese and beer, are at the heart of the specialties. The green Orval (4,5 % vol.) can be tasted on the barrel. Tartines, omelettes, local plank, duck leg... are on the menu and are accompanied by suggestions. A stopover that is essential if you are in the region: a visit to the abbey of Orval would be incomplete without a passage by this inn! It should be noted that this one has nothing to do with the old bar of the past, a modern building having taken its place for several years.

We will move away a few dozen meters from the Meuse river bank to discover this restaurant, an excellent surprise given its strategic location. The décor is contemporary and the cuisine traditional, favouring grills or chic brasserie dishes. The motto of the house is "fresh product" made on the spot. The wines are mostly French with a touch of originality. Beautiful back terrace, from where you can almost touch the water of the Lesse with your hand. An opportunity to recall the strong bond between Anseremme and kayakers!

You'll be amazed by this terrible liner that appears to be moored against the Jambes lock. In fact, it's a new building complex on the ground floor of which the brasserie has taken up residence. The terraces are crowded with people in fine weather, and the superb dining room, with its tables arranged according to mood, is bustling with people. The menu is rich and varied, featuring classic brasserie dishes that have been (re)visited. A special mention goes to the vol-au-vent and its sweetbreads. The fish is beautifully prepared. The wine bible includes some fine Belgian parishes, and the sommelier has mastered his subject.

Les potes are two young enthusiasts, François and Damien, who embarked on this adventure in February 2020. Their menu offers freshness and seasonality in two starters (mushrooms in 3 ways or roasted scallops), two main courses (Belgian game meat or catch of the day) and as many desserts. The restaurant is highly recommended, both for its contemporary setting overlooking the river and for its contemporary gourmet cuisine. Also noteworthy is the cheerful service: François and Damien come to your table to present their dishes.

Restaurant located beside the Castle of Ecaussinnes.Carte of suggestions changing the every 2 to 3 weeks.Tavern with a carte of more than 120 Belgian beersTavern open from June to August from 11h to midnight.Tavern open from September to May starting from 16h Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11h from Friday to Sunday.

Comptoir 17 is a trendy place to choose from a dozen meat, fish or vegetarian burgers, in a wholemeal bun and with fresh, quality produce. Like the Royal: pure beef, smoked duck breast, pan-fried foie gras, fig confit, caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes, or the Blue Cheese (pure beef, Fourme d'Ambert cheese, caramelized onions, salad, port sauce). Wraps, great salads and regional beers are also on the menu. Rough brickwork and exposed beams, small terrace in front and back.

It is at the Château Blanc de Jurbise, an 18th century castle-farm, that your host Raffaele, known as the Marquis de Beaulieu, welcomes his guests amidst beautiful antique objects from the Age of Enlightenment. In one of its wings, the castle houses candlelit tables. A princely room with a meticulous decoration. A very refined French cuisine is served, with names linked to this golden period of the French aristocracy: the Gourmandises champêtres de la Reine, the Petit Couvert au Trianon, the Festival des Astres solaires...

Housed in a superb vaulted cellar, this restaurant-wine bar offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The cuisine is modern and daring, a subtle blend of French gastronomy and world cuisine. The menu fluctuates with the seasons, market produce and the chef's mood. Meat dishes (rib steak, pork loin...) are particularly tasty, but vegans are not forgotten: there's a vegan proposal for every course. Quality wines are available by the glass and come from the four corners of the earth.

World's wine list

13 different salads

Tourtière specialties

Every Saturday, DJ in the restaurant

Dance parties are regularly organized in the strongroom

Vegetarian dishes

Annual closure from mid-June to mid-July Reduction of 20 % to take away Restaurant since 51 years Traditional cooking, service and kitchen of quality American prepared in room, mussels re-elected in season, meats of 1st choice Old dishes still à la carte: eel, calf's head to the green and calf brain

L'Eau Vive is used to gastronomic awards. It has everything to please: contemporary décor in a romantic setting (former 17th century mill), superb terrace installed on the banks of the Burnot brook which unrolls its waterfalls. And above all, it has been awarded 2 Michelin stars, which undoubtedly gives it the title of best table in the Haute-Meuse. The plate offers new sensations all in delicacy. Pierre Résimont uses new techniques to showcase his products. A table d'hôtes for 8 people is set up in the middle of the kitchen.

Sawasdee allows you to discover chicken and fish in a different way thanks to the typical spices of Thai cuisine. Like with the different curries, fresh chilli and Thai pepper. If you are sensitive to spices, you should prefer milder dishes. Venture into the specialities, for example Tom Yam (lemongrass soup) or a Thai seafood bouillabaisse. The interior setting is in keeping with local traditions with a contemporary touch. The terrace is spacious and pleasant despite its location on the street front.

The place stands out for its wide range of 350 sweet and savoury crepes. You can choose the toppings as you would for a pizza. Just one example: the Saint-Bernard with olive cream, egg, salami, brie cheese and pine nuts! You can enjoy one of the many cocktails, one of the many salads or a good beer among some 250 references, most of which are Belgian. If not, you can drink Breton cider to stay in the mood. Very well known in Louvain-la-Neuve (the house exists since 1975) and to be discovered urgently when you come from outside!

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 a warm wood frame, with a stunning view of the Grand Place on the second floor, which also makes tea room in the afternoon and bar, you will eat for excellent value for money the traditional compote boudin, stuffed potatoes, salads, small meals such as spaghetti or dessert, or half a chicken or a half-chicken. from rotisserie baked lamb. For the big eaters, the burger Big Sly with bacon and eggs accompanied by fresh fries, should fill the stomachs most seasoned to the art of the feast! Depending on season, the perfect place for homemade strawberries with his chantilly will delight lovers of pastries. Pancake fans will be surprised by the wide range of choices proposépar the map of the institution: The pancakes Façon French (orange juice, vanilla ice and Grand Marnier) will prove to be an excellent way to close a successful meal. Only caveat: a very noisy atmosphere and a restaurant filled on weekends. Think about reserving.

Is it still necessary to present this institution? This address is simply unmissable in Mouscron. Different rooms and different styles, with a particular fondness for the one with its red and white checkered tablecloths. On the menu: everything that makes the richness of the soil: carbonnade, waterzooi, chicons, cassoulet... For dessert, the chocolate mousse or the Grand Marnier iced soufflé will delight the gourmets. An ancestral address (born in 1958) which still offers excellent value for money in the heart of the city.

The restaurant's young and dynamic team, led in the kitchen by Alexandre Masure, welcomes you in a modern and resolutely design lounge setting. Their products are fresh and come mostly from the region. In summer, you can enjoy the small terrace and the beach cabins (heated just in case!). On the menu: a filet of pure Irish beef or penne wrapped in parmesan and grilled prawns... For dessert, you will have the choice between several proposals, including a vanilla ice cream made by hand or a "pear structure".

On Quai Notre-Dame, near the Grand-Place, Rive Gauche turns its bay windows towards the Scheldt, and the courtyard at the back is ideal for its calm. At the head of the team is Camille, always smiling and ready to help. On the plates, suggestions enrich the menu. A few examples: homemade foie gras, mixed grill board (rib's, braised bacon, chicken, country sausage), tartare, salads and burgers. Desserts are homemade and ice creams come from local artisan Atelier Saveurs. Regional beers and wines by the glass.

This establishment offers three types of menu, depending on market availability: the Cadre menu (three courses), the Culinaire menu (four or five courses) and the lunch menu. The menu features the rich variety of French-style cuisine, with a twist: meat, fish and dessert are all inspired by experience in Alsace, Corsica and Saint-Barth, as well as by Chef Grégory's travels (with a nod to Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine). The chef's plus: a specialization as a pastry-chocolate maker. His "turbiné minute" ice creams are a delight.

The dining room of this Sicilian restaurant is vast, luminous and colored without too many frills. The welcome is smiling and friendly. Here, we work as a family. In the kitchen, the owner offers 100% homemade dishes, such as fresh Sicilian pasta: spaghetti with squid ink or octopus or the famous Ricci di mare (with sea urchins). Michaël, the pizza maker's son, makes his wood-fired pizzas under lyrical names: Vivaldi, Rigoletto, Norma... A sure sign: the Transalpines regularly sit down at the table.

Small Typical restaurant with tables and benches

Pierrades, 18 kinds of fondues in winter

In summer, a nice menu of original salads and grills of any kind

30 indoor seats - Closed on Mondays - Closed on Tuesdays

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.

On the Place de Battice, young chef Florian, barely a quarter of a century old, offers a fixed menu and suggestions that evolve according to the market. While the dishes are traditional, the way they are presented is much more daring and modern. You'll also find stone-cured meats, burgers, fish, the inevitable boulets liégeois and everything you need to please everyone without breaking the bank. The opening hours are deliberately extended at lunchtime to offer a convivial place where you can finish your meal at your leisure.

It is a gastronomic restaurant with a festive atmosphere (themed meals, wine-growers' evenings,...) in an original setting. Its name comes from the base of the building which is a pile of blue stones, waste rock from the Forges which were very active in the 17th century and turned blue by the heat. Everything invites you to the table, worthy of good cooking. The motto: "Celebrate and feast in this Blue House". The cuisine is inspired by it, far from any standardization!

A butcher's and delicatessen that has been making all kinds of delicious local charcuterie by hand since 1955. Typically, people flock here to buy the IGP Ardenne ham for which La Roche is renowned, but also to taste it on the spot with other home-made charcuterie specialties. A tasting room doubles up as a restaurant, where you can eat on the go whatever appeals to you in the shop window, accompanied by a fine wine. Only open at lunchtime. Outside of lunchtime, you'll need to buy from the butcher's takeaway.

This restaurant-brasserie, with its contemporary furnishings, is housed in a perfectly renovated former grain market. The premises are pleasant, bordering the Sambre and overlooking the Citadelle, and popular with tourists in fine weather, especially on the terrace. The menu features regional and local cuisine in a busy atmosphere. A tempting selection: shrimp croquettes, veal bread à la namuroise, braised sweetbreads, salmon au gratin or linguine with scampi. Sauces are plentiful, so ask for them on the side.

Here is a beautiful space worthy of the adventures of Corto Maltes! The port may be far away, but the Scheldt easily takes you on a journey, just like the cuisine of this amazing resto bar. In a modern setting, you can enjoy tapas, salads and especially delicious pasta. For dessert, we will remember the speculoos ice cream and the dark chocolate mousse with mango coulis. Terrace to sip a cocktail after dinner. Several animations come to ignite the atmosphere of this atypical place. Don't resist, you already have the soul of an adventurer!

The brasserie is ideally located on Tournai's Grand Place - what a view! The menu is traditional, with mussels in season, suggestions, grills and simple dishes at low prices, such as rabbit with prunes and grapes or American tartar (with fries and salad), in a charming renovated setting or on the terrace. Wide choice of salads. Be careful not to let your eyes get too big for your stomach, as the waiters will be happy to remind you! You can eat here at any time, accompanied by a good local beer such as Abbaye de Saint-Martin.