COMPTOIR 17
Read moreComptoir 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.
LE SALON DES LUMIÈRES
Read moreIt 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...
CHEZ DUCHE
Read moreIn 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.
LE PASSÉ SIMPLE
Read moreIn 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.
LA CLOCHE
Read moreIs 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.
NANO
Read moreThe 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".
RIVE GAUCHE
Read moreOn 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.
CORTO MALTÉ
Read moreHere 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!
BRASSERIE LE BEFFROI
Read moreThe 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.
L'EXCELSIOR
Read moreThe regulars go there with their eyes closed and probably don't even notice the splendid wood-clad façade anymore. One goes there alone, with family or friends for one of the many special beers (Saint-Feuillien on tap) or for the dish of the day. The big appetites will court the suggestions or specialties such as the pork chop " à l'berdouille ". The establishment is one of the favorites of the most famous Montois, Elio Di Rupo, former mayor of the city.
LE SAMOURAI
Read moreThe reputation of this Belgian restaurant, located 20 km from Lille, makes it easy to up the landernau of Asian cuisine Lille. Grills are cooked before us by three proud chefs as "i" in their traditional attire. This is a real "show" moment. And since we are talking about traditional dress, the clientele itself is dressed in kimono. You're warned, but let's go to table. Taking scampis and coquilles shells roasted in garlic and then salmon with vegetables is a good idea. The whole meal is accompanied by Japanese beer or good Japanese sake, not confused with what the uncultivated call Chinese sake (strong digestive, whose real name is the mei kieu read). A restaurant that really changes from the ordinary, where you always go back with pleasure.
LA TABLE DU BOUCHER
Read moreAn address to recommend to carnivores. Luc Broutard treats his loyal customers to exceptional "grand cru" meats. The house specialty remains beef: onglet, entrecôte, tartare... and the refined rib of beef is rare and delicious. Seasonal dishes and fish balance the menu of this chic brasserie, where it's a pleasure to feast in a particularly plush dining room. With 400 to 500 references of wines and various other quality spirits (Scotch, Japanese, Swedish whiskies...), there's something for everyone.
LA MIGNONNETTE
Read moreA Tournais institution that has endured over the years. Passionate about good food, Michel likes to work with French classics and mussel recipes. For starters, they are au gratin. Main courses include marinière, cream, garlic, Roquefort, Thai or homemade (lobster bisque, cream and cognac). For the main course, a large sole meunière (450 g), scallops, beef, minced American filet... For connoisseurs: house bouillabaisse (speciality) and lobsters from the fish tank. On sunny days, the terrace is perfect.
ROBERT LA FRITE
Read moreFounded more than 60 years ago, "Robert" is one of the most venerable and revered institutions in Charleroi. Robert " La Frite " specialises in old-fashioned French fries. Having never given in to the current fashion, people still don't sit down to eat. The opportunity to pick your fingers in your mayonnaise or to bite into your "bicky sauce bicky" while observing the surrounding area is unmistakable. Even more so after a victory of the local Sporting or during a return of a little too much watered guindaille. Robert is open late at night and that's part of the charm.
GRAND CENTRAL
Read moreThe warm neo-retro setting of this restaurant appeals to loyal customers and curious passers-by. To start your meal, don't hesitate to order cocktails accompanied by tapas to share them joyfully. No starters here, the dishes are already quite copious. No less than nine burgers are competing for the spotlight, as well as dishes such as goat's salad, semi-cooked salmon a la plancha or roasted cod. Something for everyone. For dessert, try Ay Caramba: an almond milk ice cream, chocolate, praline, caramelized peanuts, brownie, Carambar, and chocolate and caramel coulis. Just like that! To note a nice card of rums and a nice choice of beers (about 40). A very nice address.
L’AQUARELLE
Read moreStylish and friendly restaurant with soft price. What more? The service? It is irreproachable and does not disgrace the beautiful map presented to you: fish, foie gras, duck, scampi or duck, in very successful dishes from the point of view of the presentation. This small institution, which has been renovated for more than years, is an institution in the Walloon city.
CHEZ DIMITRI
Read moreClose to Mons, this table - with a Michelin star star - offers tasty dishes of gastronomic French cuisine. Warm welcome.
AU CHAUDRON DES LÉGENDES
Read moreClose to the Quintine brewery site, the Chaudron des Légendes offers hungry people a wide range of dishes made from fresh local products. Whether it's a snack, a meal, or a gourmet snack, this tavern with its warm atmosphere will satisfy its visitors. Carbonnade à l'Ezelloise, supreme of poultry with amber beer, or "foie gras poêlé façon Ducassis": here the recipes are simple, effective and always with a reference to the brewery. On sunny days, the meal on the terrace is even more pleasant.
JOUR DE FÊTE
Read moreThe restaurant offers authentic bistro cuisine using local products. You will find meats, fish (cod or sole in season) as well as some burgers. For dessert, the chocolate fondant with a minute cooking is a success. Every lunchtime, a small price formula is proposed. Not forgetting the wide choice of beers. Sébastien, the friendly owner, will give you a very warm welcome. Many events are organised throughout the year. The agenda is updated on Facebook.
LE BISTROT DES ANGES
Read moreOn the edge of the road, a restaurant with a fake atmosphere of hostel where you can hide a chef who favours both French, regional and world cuisine. For if the hotel is completely rejuvenated, the card does not miss the answer, between meat, fish, lamb's Bollywood, Thai chicken wok or even the most difficult burger bistro.
LE GRAND CAFÉ
Read moreNestled on Chimay's Grand-Place, where it's always a pleasure to stroll, the Grand Café is an ideal place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat: burgers, fresh pastas, pizzas and salads (the table's strong point), at reasonable prices and in gargantuan quantities. Escavèche is also on the menu. Not great cuisine here, but a good place to stop after a visit to the château, 150 metres away. What's more, its gigantic summer terrace is undoubtedly the most beautiful in the city center, so you might as well make the most of it!
LA BINCHOISE
Read moreThe Brasserie Binchoise was founded in 1986, but the Brasserie tavern arrived 14 years later. Here, you can taste and buy the beers brewed on the premises, and take a guided tour of the Brasserie, but you can also eat and drink. The menu features regional brewery dishes: shrimp croquettes, ham on the bone, onglet, entrecôte bûcheron... The dishes are rustic, hearty and generous. Sauce brasseur recommended, of course. In short, the assurance that you won't die of hunger or thirst, and that you'll leave satisfied.
LA FERME DE BALTHAZAR
Read moreThis charming 13th century farmhouse is home to a family business that has made a very good name for itself today. In a very pleasant rustic decor (exposed beams, red bricks, an imposing fireplace...) you will enjoy simple and well-executed dishes with generous portions. The suggestions change regularly according to the arrivals and the seasons. Beautiful pieces of meat and fish are cooked. The establishment also proposes typical regional dishes: Flemish carbonnade or hot toast with maroilles. You will also appreciate the aperitif board with an assortment of Bruges cheeses and home-made charcuterie. And if you still have room, you can enjoy one of the home-made desserts. The friendliness of the staff completes this country break in all simplicity. We disconnect the time of a meal, and we ask for more.
AU FIL DU TEMPS
Read moreIn a zen and warm setting, pleasantly mixing contemporary and traditional styles, this restaurant is installed in a former butcher shop. As for the cuisine, originality is the order of the day, with a varied menu of French and local flavours to awaken the taste buds. To accompany these plates a beautiful wine list will be proposed to you. The service is attentive and smiling. The superb shaded terrace, on the courtyard side, allows you to enjoy the beautiful summer days. It is obviously an address to remember!
CÔTE À CÔTE
Read moreFrom the know-how and a sense of warm and warm decoration, you are here in a kind of modern tavern where it is good to dwell. Planks, salads, grills and regional dishes: everyone will find it. Greetings of gray shrimp are the most important, the fries are home, the dishes are rich and greedy. Friendly staff and sunny terrace. The most: a relaxing room upstairs with games for children.
BRASSERIE DU QUAI 10
Read moreIn 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.
DOMAINE DE LA RUCHETTE
Read moreThe reception of this family restaurant located close to the Lacs de l'eau d'Heure, is provided by Christian and Anne-Marie, the "beekeepers" of this hive, who for four decades now have been looking after the happiness of their customers. Without being omnipresent, the products of the hive (honey or mead) like to mingle with appetence with certain dishes. The terroir is not to be outdone with a wink to some local producers (Ferme de la Sauvenière or Distillerie de Biercée, for example) without forgetting the mead stamped La Ruchette, flavoured or not.
LE VUGO
Read moreVugo receptors are nerve cells located under the tongue that allow us to identify tastes and smells. The choice of this name is easy to understand when you discover the precision and talent brought to each dish. At the Vugo you can enjoy monkfish with mussels and chickpeas or Steevoorde pigeon with polenta. The desserts make the most of the raw ingredients. The friendliness of the young couple in charge adds to the quality of the place. You will definitely come back again and again.
LA CHAUMIÈRE DE L'E3
Read moreA restaurant-grill, located at the exit of Mouscron, which turns out to be a popular stopover for lovers of meaty meats. Indeed, the grill is running at full capacity - it is the largest Irish meat outlet in the region - and the butcher's cuts have been carefully chosen: beef comes from Ireland and lamb from New Zealand. You will find bone-in ribs, ribs, grills, tabs, skewers and a "Black Angus Burger". All accompanied by vegetables, potatoes and homemade sauces. It doesn't take much to convince the last reluctant ones, all the more so as the atmosphere here is quite convivial.
LE PETIT BOCLÉ
Read moreIt is in a green, relaxing and refined setting that you will be welcomed. The Petit Boclé, a magnificent building of character, invites you to share a moment of gastronomic relaxation. French cuisine in flavour, the boss, who cares about the well-being of the customer, works only with fresh and quality products to always enchant your taste buds. A very diversified map puts you in appetite: St-Jacques salad and gambas garlic butter or honey and liver of pan-fried duck to begin this refined meal, duck aiguillettes and its liver pan-fried to continue this gastronomic ballad and why not finish this moment of taste with a champagne sabayon? One of the most beautiful lemon in the region, a terrace and a garden, this is what to spend a pleasant moment in family, or among friends, in a privileged setting.
LE FOURQUET
Read moreFamily-run restaurant linked closely to the Blaugies brewery. Seasonal menu of local specialities, some of which are made with beer. Try, for example, the fig pâté made with Darbyste, "Moneuse" bacon or the entrecôte steak. Warm yourself by the open fire in the centre of the room.
DU YUAN GE
Read moreA Chinese restaurant that sounds funny, but it's a good thing! True to its reputation, Belgium offers us monstrous plates for a nice price. The dishes are above the average, it's even the end. The happy family menu will delight all guests. Five services! The seafood fondue is a real success. The service is discreet. The frame, uh… Chinese! The best Asian address in the immediate vicinity of Armentières.
LES MARRONNIERS
Read moreThe panoramic view of the Époux-Clément restaurant is perfectly striking. Refaite to nine ago, the house proposes, by adapting its card to the seasons, to revisit the classics of the French gastronomy, like the coast of veau cream sauce to morels or the fatty liver of duck served with its brioches in entry. In season, it is the game that holds the top of the poster and when it is nice, taking his meal in the garden, whose view is as beautiful as that of the restaurant, is pure enchantment.
LA CALECHE
Read moreLa Carriage welcomes you in a green setting and near Tournai. A gourmet cuisine and well-appointed reception rooms make it an important address to celebrate a particular event: Honour wines, wedding, family reunion… Located in a former brick mill surrounded by a large park, the restaurant offers a creative and varied map in a contemporary setting. Profiteroles stuffed with cheese from Des monks, filet vapeur steam filet, strawberry cappuccino at Leffe Radiant… Capacity level, two halls can accommodate between 20 and 180 guests in meals and 350 in cocktail and wine of honour. Very professional and available, Xavier Brun and his team fold in four so that you will spend an unforgettable time.
AU JARDIN DES DELICES
Read moreThis majestic building, located in the heart of a large park, is the fief of the Henneton family. For almost three years therefore, at a jet of stone in Tournai, this excellent table offers both small menus and a gastronomic card. The large room, but also the lounges on the 20 and 25-seat floor, make this charming place an ideal place for weddings, seminars and other occasions to meet. On the map, the trend is to local products. A rabbit with tournaisienne, for example a lunchtime, is a good idea. Fatty livers, meat and fish will make the pleasure of large dominicaux meals.
LA VIE EST BELLE
Read moreIt's an institution in Mons. The decoration is a bit kitsch (Bécassine and other hanging dolls), the whole is as rustic as the dishes, concocted by the boss following good old Belgian grandmothers' recipes and floor prices, for generous plates. We come to feast on shrimp croquettes or a gargantuan chateaubriand (thick slice of beef). Meat is in the spotlight, and you have to have a hell of an appetite! Ask for the sauce on the side if you're afraid of excessive toppings.
HILL COUNTRY ECOMUSEUM
Read moreEverything has been done here to recreate the estaminets of yesteryear: wood-burning stove, period furniture and crockery, exposed beams: everything transports us back decades. The kitchen offers simple and generous dishes. You can also taste the local beer, the Hamaide (red beer) or an artisanal juice. The terrace, accessible in summer, is very pleasant. An obligatory stop after visiting the Ecomuseum.
PAPILLES ET PUPILLES
Read moreWe 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.
LA TABLE D'ALIX
Read moreLocated in the heart of the heritage jewel of the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose, La Table d'Alix welcomes you to its brand-new contemporary architecture overlooking the River Dendre. Here, you'll enjoy gourmet, creative cuisine featuring local, seasonal produce and aromatic herbs straight from the hospital garden. From revisited vol-au-vent to homemade pâté, vegan cuisine is also featured. In fine weather, enjoy a moment out of time on the superb terrace, a veritable haven of peace.
L'IMPERATIF D'EOLE
Read morePerched above the Chant d'Éole vineyard, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the vines and wind turbines. At the helm, Michelin-starred chef Benoît Neusy promises a delicious journey. His refined cuisine skilfully showcases the estate's produce, with a touch of the exotic. The meal is enhanced by a superb selection of wines, from Belgium and elsewhere, and a sommelier offering excellent advice. The entire team is attentive to your every need, and the chef never hesitates to come into the dining room to chat with guests. An exceptional address.
L'AUBERGE DU COIN
Read moreMarianne and Ronny are originally from Charleroi. Lovers of the Eau d'Heure lakes, they were given the opportunity to set up shop at the Auberge du Coin. Their brasserie-style cuisine is complemented by a number of fine suggestions, including a few well-executed dishes featuring local beer. The pleasant atmosphere makes you want to prolong the moment, so you'll want to check out the drinks menu, which features a fine selection of regional mousses and a variety of cocktails. Terrace to take the temperature before a dip in the lakes.
LA MAISON BLANCHE
Read moreI'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World... Pink, pink, pink, flowers, plants, a dose of bling, big cushions, swing seats, chandeliers, a small dozen rooms and customised nooks and crannies spread over 2 floors and all devilishly Instagrammable: that's the decor of the White House, a former bank converted into a brunch café. You'll be amazed and the trays will be overflowing as much as the decor. Different formulas including an unusual sweet and salty Moroccan brunch with msemen, dates and olives, honey and goat cheese.
EVA COSY
Read moreThis pretty restaurant/tea room, well known to Tournaisians, has just moved to a new location in 2022. It's a brand-new, all-new, but just as cosy space that awaits you. At the helm, the smiling Sandra Raeymaekers is there to welcome you from breakfast to aperitif time. As in the old establishment, there's plenty of white, plants and wood, and as before, all the dishes (snacks, salads, quiches, soups, tartines, hot dishes, pastries...) are homemade, healthy and delicious.
BAGÙ
Read moreSophie and Steven opened Le Bagù in October 2022, and they're already raking in the compliments. The name suggests a Mediterranean influence on the menu (change B to R and you get ragù). The menu is short, in keeping with the seasons. Careful bistronomic cooking, original combinations, a surprising wine list and a cosy atmosphere (admire the wallpaper) put everyone in agreement. The icing on the cake: friendly, attentive service and a large terrace to enjoy the fine weather.
L'APTIT
Read morePierre 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.
LE TOURNEBRIDE
Read moreSituated in the exceptional and authentic setting of the Abbey of Bonne-Espérance, this tavern-restaurant is a delight for hikers, cyclists and families looking for a nice stopover. They come here to sample the region's artisanal and local products. The star product on the menu is Bonne Espérance beer, produced by the Binchoise brewery. The restaurant boasts a lovely terrace in a peaceful, leafy setting. The warm welcome of chef Gessy and her team is much appreciated.
EL CAMERLUCHE
Read moreLooking for an introduction to Walloon gastronomy? Here's a warm, no-fuss place where you can eat well and locally. At Le Camerluche (which means "comrade" in slang), you'll receive a warm welcome (thanks to chef Loïc, the wood and the fireplace), and your belly will be filled with Chimay escabeche, beer-battered rabbit legs, horse fillet or pork chop à l'berdouille, a delicious local specialty with a sauce made from mustard, vinegar and chopped gherkins. The selection of craft beers is not to be outdone.