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This cosy restaurant has been a culinary landmark of Dinant since 1998. The secret of its success resides in the cheerful, heartfelt welcome of your hostess and the indulgent French culinary score of chef Éric Fieuw. Éric enjoys adding an Asian spin and unexpected notes to a classical lineup. For example, he might prepare fillets of seabass in a crumble with sweet mint in a daring but delicious association. This dish is further enhanced by rich, velvety mashed potato, leeks and a creamy fish sauce. Save room for pudding - the chef is a trained pastry cook! One last word of advice: the lunch me

Make no mistake, this modern eatery is light years from your run-of-the-mill Italian trattoria. The Mona Lisa is helmed by a couple of Sicilian parentage, who is proud of their first-rate produce and of lovingly and meticulously crafting old-fashioned recipes that uphold Italy’s impressive culinary legacy. The chef may sear a fine slab of pollock in a frying pan, flanking it with a creamy, rich potato mousseline and an intriguing combination of green and white asparagus, while a risotto ravioli unveils intense flavours and fascinating contrasts. You can trust your hostess to help you make your

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

Sarah Bohet and Michaël Vancraeynest are at the head of this authentic Ardennes stone farmhouse, where an open fire burns in the hearth come wintertime. To make the most of the experience, ask for a table in the farm’s historic section, although the more recent extension is brighter. The culinary score unveils a savvy blend of know-how and funky touches. Succulent red mullet might be paired with morel and vin jaune cream, while the chef consummately grills rib steaks on an open log fire, which are then served with a velvety béarnaise sauce. This exuberant lineup is further enhanced by Sarah’s

Behind the characteristic stone façade of the Wave Distillery, this bistro more than embodies its name (gourmand)! Matthieu Chalmagne adds a new spin to pedigree Gallic classics in a high-flying bistronomic vein and imbues a certain delicacy to his dishes, without losing sight of their hunger-satisfying goal. His personal take on a family favourite, veal stew, is a case in point: fluffy rice with carrots and celery, on top of which are placed two slices of Melba toast which are, in turn, smothered in melt-in-the-mouth, fork-tender veal stew, while a dollop of Madras curry-spiked creamy gravy a

In the heart of the Ardennes forest, make a beeline for this old railway station decorated in modern style. Chef Depuydt’s creative and contrasted menu combines originality with subtlety and the dishes overflow with details that pay tribute to local produce and Asian influences. Culinary art at its best!

The view of the River Meuse and its lush green banks immediately catches the eye as you enter Moma. Olivier Bruckner reveals his flair for enhancing each dish with subtle details, like a sweet-sour tomato and rich creamy burrata which provide the perfect foil to lacquered calf sweetbread. The menu features classical and gastronomic recipes, all of which are enticingly displayed thanks to inspired plating and at gloriously eater-friendly prices.