Utopia Hotel

Restaurants nearby

• d'Eugénie à Emilie★★ Michelin Éric Fernez inherited his love of cooking from his grand-mother, Eugénie, and he has passed on this passion to his daughter, Émilie. Premium produce, generous classical fare and the added dimension that wine can bring to a dish are the bedrock of this family’s values. Éric, a past master of old school cooking, crafts nostalgic food that reads like a culinary encyclopaedia. You can expect to sample traditional produce, like pigeon, pig’s trotters and sole (à la Fernand Point, no less!), courtesy of almost-forgotten recipes. The sauces are in a class of their own, illustrated by a consommé of be8.4km
• La Table du BoucherBib Luc Broutard avows a passion for top quality produce, red meat in particular, as you will immediately realise when you enter this buzzy brasserie. In a monumental interior that sports a painted wooden ceiling, the chef deftly rolls out spot-on, heart-warming, honest fare. The extensive menu leaves no doubt as to his weaknesses: tartare of Montbéliard beef, carpaccio of Jersey beef, Argentinean rib steak, Black Angus hanger steak or veal kidneys in mustard sauce… Carnivores will be in seventh heaven! The wine cellar is perfectly suited to the menu and vibe of this vibrant brasserie –a feel-good5.2km
• Le FaitoutBib Emilie Fernez’ modern brasserie, Le Faitout, is a hit with the locals as the permanently buzzy vibe that reigns inside illustrates. It does indeed tick all the boxes including an à la carte score of family favourites and more modern creations. Examples include home-made foie gras terrine and shrimp fritters or warm prawn and feta salad jazzed up with oriental spices. Everything is prepared to order from the silky bearnaise sauce that flanks melt-in-the-mouth red meat to the sabayon that rounds off your meal in style. Authenticity and generosity meet knockout flavours.8.4km
• l'Impératif d'Éole★ Michelin While the impressive Chant d’Éole wine estate is particularly famous for its excellent sparkling wines, it offers much more than that. Namely a luxurious rooftop restaurant, where an ornamental gold-leafed tree and a glazed wine cellar immediately catch the eye. On your way into the restaurant, you will see the estate’s wines maturing in barrels. The wine list, which stars a few Belgian vintages, is perfectly paired with Benjamin Laborie’s cuisine. Laborie takes a fresh, new look at pedigree French recipes, founded on just a few ingredients that he savvily melds together. Flawlessly fresh fill13.4km
• L'EmbellieBib Make your day that little bit better with a visit to this restaurant run by charming maître d' Géraldine and seasoned chef Pol. Grab a table at the front of the cosy dining space, or head to the back, where light pours in from the lovely garden – either way, you're in for a treat! When it comes to the quality of his ingredients, the chef refuses to compromise, a pursuit of excellence that is matched by his culinary expertise. This cuisine is incredibly generous, and it shows in every dish, from the rich foie gras terrine served with succulent pheasant to the rich miso jus that lends a subtle s11.4km
• Les Gourmands★ Michelin Les Gourmands is run by foodies for foodies. The charming authentic interior is ideally suited to the classical fare of Didier Bernard, assisted by Lydia Glacé, who is in charge of the decadent desserts. The gifted duo, who were awarded their first Michelin star in 1996, are committed body and soul to celebrating premium produce. You may taste Burgaud duck, respectfully and delicately cooked to medium rare, flanked by a spicy duck gravy that is divinely paired with orange marmalade or a big-boned duck shepherd’s pie oozing with buttery flavours. Les Gourmands excels in the art of adding a cont16.2km
• Le Bouton d'Or Roch and Florence’s friendly restaurant bears witness to the couple’s love of nature. The veggies come from a neighbouring farmer and the chef hunts the game himself. Generous, unfussy cooking at its best. You can expect dishes such as succulent sole meunière or rare tenderloin steak underscored by a punchy pepper sauce. The set menu with choices is always a safe bet. Florence seamlessly supervises the front-of-house and can be trusted to suggest insightful wine-food pairings.4.5km
• Les Gribaumonts The façade of this restaurant is adorned in colourful frescoes, which also set the scene in the contemporary interior. The harmony between Nicolas’ inspired wine pairings and Lisa’s elegant culinary prowess is irresistible. The chef has a fondness for local ingredients, whose rich flavours are further enhanced by delicate touches and a consummate wine list.5.2km
• Origines A narrow lane near the main square of Mons leads to the endearing restaurant of Céline, the charming and ever cheerful lady of the house. The sunny rear patio features an olive tree in its centre. Chef Watteyne crafts a menu dictated by market availability, the seasons and his innovative ideas. Examples include his personal take on vitello tonnato or a fascinating tomato-strawberry-burrata dessert. Bold, distinctive cuisine crafted by a chef who takes pride in ensuring that each flavour is spot on and punchy.5.3km
• La Maadeleine by Benoît Neusy The crisp minimalist lines and natural dune coloured palette of La MAAdeleine bear the distinctive hallmark of MAArchitects. Seasoned chef Benoît Neusy unveils the full gamut of his delicate score, as he shines the spotlight on fish and seafood, as well as surf ‘n turf dishes. He may enhance textbook vol-au-vent (crisp melt-in-the-mouth puff pastry and a velvety sauce to die for) by adding crispy calf’s sweetbread and prawns to the traditional chicken filling. The chef often adds playful touches to full-bodied, familiar flavours, illustrated by cod prepared in a crust of mimolette cheese. Neus5.5km

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