Auberge Du Relais Postal

Sensa unveils a warm, natural vibe, which is enhanced by large picture windows overlooking the glorious countryside. The terrace is taken by storm come sunny weather. The elegant restaurant of the luxury Anatura hotel will take your tastebuds on a whirlwind tour from east to west. You may start with steamed gyoza stuffed with langoustine, leeks and just a hint of lemongrass, while a kimchi sauce with grilled sesame seeds adds umami. How about a vol-au-vent for a main, or a juicy hanger steak expertly grilled on a parilla and paired with a pepper sauce laced in vintage whisky? Thrilling and bea

David and Olivia embark you on an Ardennes adventure that is both familiar and polished in their welcoming house appointed in a modern vein. The chef’s deft, modern score is an ode to first-class ingredients which are allowed to shout their name. He may underscore scallops marinated in sake with a mirin dressing and textures of yellow beetroot, while Anjou pigeon acquires a worldly dimension in two dishes flanked by autumn veggies, fried panisse (chickpeas) and a knockout port wine sauce. Recognisable, contemporary fare with a respectful light touch that takes regional cuisine to new heights.