Margo Reuten is a trailblazer in the Dutch culinary world. She has held at least one MICHELIN Star since 1999 and is the only female chef with this accolade in the Guide. Time and again, she impresses with her keen eye for detail, generosity and choice of ingredients, which she works meticulously, drawing on a wealth of technical expertise. The beautiful presentation of the dishes instantly makes your mouth water. Her cooking style is contemporary but also embraces classic sauces. Her experience is beyond question, yet she continually pushes herself to explore new techniques with which she kee

2.5km

ONE

Creative · ★ Michelin

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This place is ONE of a kind. Housed in a converted factory, the restaurant blends raw industrial elements with trendy decor featuring unusual art including murals. The terrace at the Roer River is a fabulous spot in which to unwind. You are in good hands here, which you will sense as soon as the charming Canadian hostess comes to the table. She is your guide as you venture into Edwin Soumang's world of culinary sustainability. The chef boasts an urban kitchen garden of no less than 1 000m2, and he understands that the foundation of any great dish is the quality of its ingredients. What he does

9.5km

Notable

Seasonal Cuisine, Modern French

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Hold off on visiting the bar and brewery – also housed in this former roof tile factory – and head straight to the upstairs area to discover the brainchild of chef Vital Awick and sommelier Adriaan Visser. The open kitchen, completely surrounded by a marble dining counter, draws the eye. Start by browsing the European-leaning wine list, which includes a fine selection by the glass. As for the food, you will see how the chef puts his own stamp on each dish, using a particular spice or international influence. For example, textures of blood orange are paired with a punchy beurre blanc with caper

5.7km

Bienvenue

Modern Cuisine

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John van Leerzem is a fan of tradition and of the ingredient before all else. This institution on the main square of Maaseik does far more than showcase time-honoured classics. The chef happily subverts traditional recipes, particularly thanks to carefully devised side dishes, such as a terrine of veal cheek and tongue that he subtly contrasts with sweet-sour chutney. His stamp can also be tasted in the tournedos and stroganoff sauce that strikes a perfect balance of flavours. A feast for foodies!

8.3km

Hof van Herstal

Traditional Cuisine

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What used to be the guesthouse of Lilbosch Abbey is now a classic fine dining restaurant with bags of character. Martin Bruggeman takes great pride in his work, presenting his suggestions to guests and proving every day that he is a master of traditional cuisine. Try the game dishes, especially the venison – the chef slaughters the game himself and showcases the distinctive intense flavour of the meat. His generous sauces are the best evidence of his culinary skill. You can trust his judicious wine recommendations too.

9.0km

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