The Corman brothers have been at the helm of this vintage looking restaurant for over 25 years. In the Absinthe bistro, the accent is on soul-warming fare such as Chimay-flavoured cheese fritters, duck cassoulet and veal stew. We also recommend the Bib Gourmand menu that is more polished, but equally Gallic in leaning. For example, the chef might pair salmon marinated in herbs with different textures of red beetroot, green apple, a gherkin mousse and a few dabs of balsamic vinegar. This delicate feast can be washed down with one of the fine bottles that come from the next-door wine shop. To fi

17.1km

CCnomie

Country cooking, Farm to table · Bib

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David Coisman adds his generous, committed signature to regional produce. The spotlight is on local, familiar ingredients, courtesy of flawless technique and savvy side dishes. In a restored barn of the family farm (1800), you will dig into a Bib Gourmand menu that is read out loud and which is deliciously sensibly priced, both at lunchtime and the evening. Vitello tonnato with tuna marinated in soy or lacquered pigeon with a crispy dumpling of thigh meat and an incredible blackcurrant-laced jus. Exuberant, authentic, spot-on cuisine. Prolong the experience and book a room in the hotel of the

17.6km

ABCD

Contemporary, French

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This Ardennes hostelry on the banks of a pond and surrounded by forest is Instagram perfect. The huge picture windows and terrace command an idyllic view over the magical location, which is further enhanced by a smart, trendy interior. Chef Borg Da Silva rolls out his mastery of classical French cuisine, as the cavalcade of polished dishes flanked with big-boned gravies illustrates. An example: medium rare duck breast with a succulent layer of fat, paired with a blueberry jelly, al dente salsifies dusted with horn of plenty mushrooms, dauphine potatoes and a subtle veal gravy. The range of set

14.5km

Primitif

Creative French

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Augustin Massinon and Darius Van Hoef have returned to their roots as they roll out their nature-inspired gourmet concept. First of all, they tastefully refurbished this Ardennes edifice whilst maintaining its authentic character. We recommend booking a table downstairs to make the most of the view of the open kitchen. The chefs, who are committed to using locally sourced produce as much as possible, pool their creative talents to craft beautifully plated dishes. Impeccable handiwork underscored by local ingredients, exotic seasonings and fermented flavours, examples of which include a tartare

19.1km

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