Axis Hotel

Restaurants nearby

• Atelier Noun★ Michelin You will immediately feel at home in Bert and Sandra’s workshop. No sooner are you over the threshold, than you are greeted by a warm, snug interior done up in soft colours. The venue’s serene Japanese vibe is framed by the view of the pretty garden and the splendid summer terrace. This calm extends to the plate, although the deceptive simplicity hides a fiercely structured technical composition.Chef Castermans pays a highly personal homage to the ingredient. Free of fussy frills, his food is uncluttered, occasionally complex and often dotted with sensitively balanced umami nuances that are hi4.7km
• Couvert Couvert★ Michelin Couvert Couvert is the ambitious story of Folmer and Folmer. Brothers Laurent and Vincent greet guests in a softly lit, airy venue of Scandinavian inspiration. The interior is stylish, the terrace peaceful and the service attentive, however the singularity of this restaurant resides in the brothers’ highly individual creative streak. Together they perform a culinary show of cutting-edge precision and strewn with daring. For example, they may pair a crispy skinned breast of guinea fowl with a warm salad of artichoke hearts, pistachio, sweet earthy vernal grass and hints of walnuts and hay, whil6.7km
• EST★ Michelin Chef Abel Demeestere and Laurence De Smet in charge of the front of house have chosen to write a chapter of their own in the illustrious story of the Arenberg house, whilst respecting its timeless traditions. The former Jesuit farmstead overlooking a garden and appointed in works of art is both smart and contemporary. The house classics continue to grace the à la carte menu in particular, exemplified by pork neck fillet.Chef Abdel cannot be rivalled for his skill with big-boned traditional fare, as his fascinating sauces and stocks bear witness, although he is not averse to slipping in the odd7.2km
• EED★ Michelin EED is the epitome of minimalist. Philippe Heylen strips his dishes to retain only the most essential ingredients, so don’t expect fussy frills or superfluous fillers. The spotlight is on the quality of the produce and the veggie side dishes are as important as the main ingredient. Chef Heylen gets right down to business with lashings of originality. He manages to surprise us with familiar flavours, like a rib steak that is paired with Asian notes of sesame and caramelised honey. Or how about a yellow beetroot, coated in earthy tonburi, a sweet mango jelly and a kimchi of hispi cabbage? A subt9.0km
• EssenCiel★ Michelin Established in a grand town house, EssenCiel is the lovingly created brainchild of youthful Niels Brants and Romina Charels. A smart contemporary style, mingling purity and elegance without losing sight of their casual hallmark vibe, sets the scene. A seat on the patio near the vegetable garden is heavenly in fine weather. Chef Brants rolls out the full gamut of his culinary know-how combined with a flair for unearthing fantastic ingredients. He avows a passion for vegetables and the intricate craftsmanship of his unorthodox recipes is part of his hallmark. Examples include a mind-blowing asso9.6km
• FurbettoBib Gust and Jasper have established their friendly eatery a stone’s throw from Heverlee railway station in a smart town house. Their love of unfussy Italian cooking shines through as you watch them wield their magic in the open-plan kitchen. Homemade is the name of the game here, underscored by a constant quest for superlative local produce. After nibbling on a delicious focaccia appetiser, dig into homemade pasta and subtle dishes such as beef tartare jazzed up with cream of anchovies. You can’t go wrong with French toast and buttermilk ice cream to finish. Choose your wine from the bottles on t9.1km
• Station 3Bib This tasteful establishment that sports a low-key exotic interior is renowned for its gourmet Chinese cuisine. An example: whole steamed seabass flanked by a rice vinegar sauce and soy sauce, delicately perfumed with ginger. In addition to a serious range of lobster delicacies, Station 3 also rolls out a splendid vegetarian lineup. The chef has a talent for precise cooking times and a knack for blending exuberant aromas, exotic spices and the occasional burst of sweet and sour flavours in an extensive menu. A golden opportunity to discover China’s culinary generosity in all its glory!9.1km
• Bistro R Roland Debuyst is inspired by top-quality Belgian produce, but also by his globetrotting background. He focuses on bistro fare with a hint of modernity. Gyosa and ceviche are naturally combined with a dish of game, such as wild boar. This seasoned chef cannot be faulted when it comes to intelligently marrying flavours. The contemporary interior adorned with handsome works of art adds the final flourish to this enticing portrait.5.2km
• Greenroom Make a beeline for the terrace to make the most of the lush green countryside. If the weather is fickle, never mind, the interior is equally attractive. The Green Room doesn’t distinguish between starters and main courses, which gives you more freedom to compose your menu. A classic seafood béarnaise or Flemish-style asparagus with a modern twist – sea lavender and guanciale. The bargain-priced wine list (available to take home) adds the final flourish.7.8km
• Maxime Colin Maxime Colin’s artistically appointed romantic establishment was made for a date night (or lunch), while the patio, tucked away in the garden of Jourdain castle, drips with alfresco charm come summertime. The menu quickly reveals the chef’s passion for stellar ingredients and international influences. His modern culinary style features subtlety, spot-on craftsmanship and a constant quest for innovation. For example, he may coat scallops wrapped in a cabbage leaf in a house-made XO sauce and pair them with a salad of green peas jazzed up by a zest of refreshing lemon juice.8.2km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.