La Villa des Roses - Suite & Spa

Established in an early-20C textile factory on an entirely rehabilitated industrial wasteland, chef Félix Robert and his wife Nidta, after working for Alexandre Gauthier at La Grenouillère in Tokyo and then at Troisgros, now give free rein to their talents in a stripped-back, stylish interior. The chef's creative and personal repertory is dominated by seafood and vegetables and liberally scattered with nods to Japan and Asia – green curry, ponzu, shiso and saké are unveiled in set menus. One example is semi-cooked lobster with bisque-flavoured crackers paired with citrus fruit and Vietnamese c

Chef Diego Delbecq and his pastry chef partner Camille Pailleau have channelled all of their energy and talent into this former printing works, turning it into a loft-style restaurant, with tables set out beneath the vast glass roof and its metal beams. Lovely hardwood floors, light-coloured walls and large kitchens separated by glass panes from the elegant dining area, which has a mezzanine on which hors-d'oeuvres are served with the aperitif during the evening service. The chef cooks up creative, inspired and delicate cuisine that shows a penchant for sauces, tangy and bitter notes, condimen

Chef Abdeldaker Belfatmi wants his guests to leave with a smile and a full stomach! He needn’t worry, his creamy smoked mackerel with a coulis of watercress, daikon radish in miso and peanuts, followed by cod, spinach, mashed potato and jus of lemon confit scallops and then, a rice pudding and passion fruit sorbet, really do the job! His modern brasserie lineup is ample evidence that the chef of the former Michelin-starred Le Marcq has lost none of his legendary culinary flair.

Gaston Vouzote is the sort of authentic brasserie that will bring a smile to your face. From the vintage, Parisian-inspired bistro interior to the cheerful table service, each detail is designed to ensure you enjoy every minute of your meal. A wide range of house-made family favourites oozing in rich, generous flavours is what you can expect ranging from perfectly cooked poached egg with Parma ham and parmesan to tomahawk steak grilled in a Mibrasa charcoal oven or steak tartare crammed with gherkins and capers and served with freshly-made, piping-hot French fries. Just the ticket for fans of

In a red-brick manor house turned into a hub combining co-working spaces, offices and a garden, Lucas Grabowski (who after a stint at NESO in Paris went on to run Gabo) cooks up precise and creative seasonal cuisine: ballotine of sole with seaweed and roasted buckwheat; confit egg yolk with peas and herb broth. There is a simpler set menu at lunchtime, and an extensive à la carte menu in the evening.

Near Mouscron railway station in a relatively nondescript neighbourhood, it comes as something of a surprise to find this contemporary restaurant and its cosy vibe. The chef adds a modern twang to classical recipes, deploying his technical skills and generous personality. He might pair lightly seared calf’s sweetbread, sliced into escalopes, with a warm espuma of lobster sabayon, girolle mushrooms and grilled langoustine. Be forewarned: deciding between the mouthwatering à la carte and set menus is an almost heartrending exploit!

A small brick house in a residential neighbourhood has been home to this family-run eatery for four generations. The stylish, contemporary dining room opens onto a pretty garden and teak decked terrace. The chef impressively crafts enticing dishes, such as sautéed snails in a light frothy garlic and parsley emulsion and a bacon-flavoured cake. The after-dinner marshmallow treats are almost too pretty to eat!