299LIMBOURG Chez Cabodi Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Place St-Georges 31, 4830 Limbourg Tel (087) 762310 Road Map E2
A pretty restaurant in this prettiest of little towns. The building dates from the 17th century and has a welcoming
interior of exposed oak beams and home comforts. The food is high-quality French cuisine, which follows the market
and seasons. The cobbled terrace out front is used for summer dining. Closed Mondays,Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
MALMEDY Cyrano ¡¡¡¡¡
Rue Chanteraine 11, 4950 Waimes Tel (080) 679989 Road Map F3
A modern hotel-restaurant 5 km (3 miles) east of Malmedy. The restaurant specializes in recipes from the French
region of Périgord (Dordogne) – truffles, foie gras, confit of duck, goat cheese. Patron-chef Gerty Linnertz also
runs Chez Gerty, a brasserie offering light meals and cuisine du terroir, with a good-value buffet on Sundays.
MODAVE La Roseraie Δ ¡¡¡¡¡
Route de Limet 80, 4577 Modave Tel (085) 411360 Road Map E3
First-rate cuisine française has been served since 1982 in this handsome, tranquil and beautifully presented villa.
Menus reflect the changing seasons. Open fire in the winter; in summer, apéritifs can be taken in the garden.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There are also four chambres d’hôtes for overnight stays.
REDU La Gourmandine Δ © ¡¡¡
Rue de St-Hubert 16, 6890 Redu Tel (061) 656390 Road Map D4
A restored 19th-century farm in the heart of this village, La Gourmandine has perserved much of its authentic decor
and charm. The restaurant offers classic French dishes and traditional regional fare, such as jambonneau (knuckle
of ham), plus lighter meals such as goats-cheese salad omelettes. It also has chambres d’hôtes for overnight stays.
SPA Source de Barisart Δ © ¡¡¡
Route de Barisart 295, 4900 Spa Tel (087) 770988 Road Map E3
This is a large, modern chalet-like restaurant in a woodland setting, 2 km (1 mile) south of the centre. Good-value
fixed-price menus, including fondue bourgignonne (beef fondue). Petite restauration includes salads, sandwiches
and pasta. There is also a tearoom for waffles and crêpes. Closed on Monday evenings and Wednesdays.
SPA Art de Vivre Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Avenue Reine Astrid 53, 4900 Spa Tel (087) 770444 Road Map E3
A grand old 19th-century mansion offers lessons in the art of living through its inspired cooking. The menu has the
personal stamp of the restaurant’s inventive patron-chef: quinoa, macadamia nuts, quince and seaweed feature.
Modern decor with teak decking around a fountain for summer dining. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
STAVELOT Val d’Amblève z Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Route de Malmedy 7, 4970 Stavelot Tel (080) 281440 Road Map E3
A hotel-restaurant in a building dating from the 1930s with its own wooded park. The restaurant has a large
conservatory-style jardin hiver (winter garden) and serves French cuisine, created by the Dutch owner-chef who,
with his wife, has been running the establishment since the 1980s. Garden dining in the summer. Closed Mondays.
ST-HUBERT Le Cor de Chasse Δ ¡¡¡
Avenue Nestor Martin 3, 6870 St-Hubert Tel (061) 611644 Road Map E4
Hunting is the big theme of St-Hubert and this hotel-restaurant is good place to eat game during the hunting
season. Good preparations of quail, rabbit and trout throughout the year, and well-made traditional Belgian
dishes of all kinds, including seafood. Comfortable and straightforward hotel decor, with a garden terrrace.
ST-HUBERT Auberge du Grandgousier Δ ¡¡¡¡¡
Rue du Staplisse 6, 6870 Mirwart Tel (084) 366293 Road Map E4
A typical Ardennes, half-timbered hostelry which has kept its rustic charm while providing all the comforts of a
good hotel-restaurant. An elegant professionalism is evident in the dining room, beneath the exposed beams.
High-quality French cooking. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mirwart is 10 km (6 miles) northwest of St Hubert.
THEUX L’Aubergine ¡¡¡¡
Chaussée de Spa 87, 4910 Theux Tel (087) 53 0259 Road Map E3
Renovated to create a sublimely light and airy interior – with whites softened by exposed brick and wood – this
restaurant serves much admired French cuisine. Husband Marc is in the kitchen and Cécile out front. Truffle
cuisine is a speciality. The three-course lunch menu is very well priced. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
VERVIERS Chez Paul Δ 0 ) ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Place Albert 1er 5, 4800 Verviers Tel (087) 232221 Road Map E3
A fine Neo-Classical mansion houses this elegant restaurant, run by a husband-and-wife team. Jean-Paul in the
kitchen creates gastronomic French cuisine with contemporary touches. On sunny days, the parasols come out on
a tranquil terrace. Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays. There are also a small number of comfortable rooms.
VERVIERS Château Peltzer Δ © ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Rue Grétry 1, 4800 Verviers Tel (087) 230970 Road Map E3
The Neo-Gothic mansion of a wool tycoon, complete with turrets and surounded by a park, is now a top-ranking
restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team. Haute cuisine française in the restaurant gourmand, but there is also
a less expensive Club des Tisserands serving soups, salads, and light dishes. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
WHERE TO EAT