295ATTRE Le Vieux Chaudron Δ ¡¡¡
Avenue du Château 14, 7941 Attre Tel (068) 454279 Road Map B3
This long-established family-run restaurant is in a charming 14th-century stone-and-brick house. It is primarily
a lunch spot, opening in the evening only on Saturdays; closed all day Wednesdays. Well-prepared Belgian and
French cooking, with traditional dishes created from seasonal produce. Log-fire in winter, pretty garden in summer.
BINCHE Le Bercha Δ ¡¡¡
Route de Mons 763, 7130 Bray Tel (064) 369107 Road Map C3
A highly creative chef controls the kitchen at this wayside restaurant 5 km (3 miles) west of Binche, winning many
plaudits and a loyal following. The French-style cooking is du terroir (based on local produce and traditions). Family-
run and family-friendly, with outdoor terrace and playground. Closed Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays.
CHARLEROI La Bruxelloise z ¡¡¡
Place Émile Buisset 9, 6000 Charleroi Tel (071) 322969 Road Map C3
A good, well-presented restaurant popular with locals, with well-made dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
On offer are mussels, steaks (with a choice of eight sauces), waterzooi of fish and game in winter. Lobster is a
speciality. Not exactly cheap, but certainly good value relative to quality. Located close to the River Sambre.
CHARLEROI La Mirabelle z ¡¡¡
Rue de Marcinelle 7, 6000 Charleroi Tel (071) 333988 Road Map C3
This is an attractive and popular little upstairs restaurant, in the south of the city centre. The owner-chef is in charge
of the kitchen, producing well-judged and unpretentious French cuisine. Good-value, all-inclusive fixed-price
menus on Monday evenings. Closed on Sundays, and on the evenings of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
CHARLEROI Le Square Sud z ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Boulevard Tirou 70, 6000 Charleroi Tel (071) 321606 Road Map C3
Set beneath the brick arches of a 17th-century cellar, handsomely renovated. The husband-and-wife team behind
this popular restaurant has been serving classic French gastronomic cuisine for 40 years. The menu changes
monthly in line with the seasons. Fine wine is a speciality. Closed for Saturday lunch and on Sundays.
CHIMAY Chez Edgard et Madeleine z Δ ̊ ¡¡¡
Rue du Lac 35, 6460 Chimay Tel (060) 211071 Road Map C4
Set beside the Lac de Virelles, 3 km (2 miles) east of Chimay, this restaurant dates back to 1910. Wood-panelling
and crisp white linen reflect the cooking, which is à l’ancienne (old style), with lake trout and seafood, plus seasonal
game (hare, venison, partridge). Good wine list and, of course, Chimay beers. Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays.
LA LOUVIÈRE Auberge de la Louve z ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Rue de Bouvy 86, 7100 La Louvière Tel (064) 228787 Road Map C3
One part of this restaurant (used mainly for events) is strikingly modern, but the 18th-century auberge is agreeably
retro, in keeping with the two sides of this post-industrial town. The high-quality cooking is likewise classic French
with a contemporary edge. Closed Saturday lunch, Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and all day Mondays.
LESSINES Le Tramasure Δ ¡¡¡
Porte d’Ogy 3, 7860 Lessines Tel (068) 335082 Road Map B2
The exposed brick walls and oak rafters of a former herbalist’s shop create an old-world setting for this restaurant
specializing in cuisine du terroir – cooking based on local produce and traditions. Snails, duck, rabbit, tripe sausages,
Belgian endives, plus seafood. Closed Mondays, and evenings on Sundays and Tuesdays to Fridays.
MONS Les Enfants Gâtés ¡¡¡¡
Rue de Bertaimant 40, 7000 Mons Tel (065) 723973 Road Map C3
Considered by many to be the best restaurant in Mons. In a tavern-like setting, the first-rate gourmet cooking is
southern French in style with Mediterranean touches. The menu has dishes such as swordfish carpaccio, langoustine
with truffles, pigeon with foie gras. Closed for Saturday lunch, and evenings on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
THUIN Au Bief du Moulin Δ ¡¡¡¡
Rue Vandervelde 290, 6534 Gozée Tel (071) 516074 Road Map C3
A modern restaurant on the banks of the River Sambre. Bief means watercourse, and the moulin was the old
abbey mill. The cooking is familiale: good-quality home cooking, and the prices, notably the set menus, are very
reasonable. Outdoor eating and a children’s playground. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
TOURNAI L’Écurie d’Ennetières Δ ¡¡¡
Ruelle d’Ennetières 7, 7500 Tournai Tel (069) 215689 Road Map B3
A refreshingly traditional and unpretentious brasserie serving good reasonably priced Belgian fare. On offer are
scampi, filet américain, façon tartare, steak, jambonneau (knuckle of ham), crème brûlée and so on. Good-value
fixed-price menus. The building, formerly a stable for a coaching inn, has been modernized with a light touch.
TOURNAI Le Charles Quint z Δ ¡¡¡¡
Grand Place 3, 7500 Tournai Tel (069) 221441 Road Map B3
Named after Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, this fine step-gabled building on the Grand Place provides a menu
of good French-Belgian staples with some Mediterranean touches. The menu of the month follows the changing
seasons. Mirrored dining room with Art Deco detail. Closed on Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays.
WHERE TO EAT