Davy Devlieghere is back in his native village in the company of Marie-Julie, your hostess. This tastefully restored farmstead oozing with character sports a luxurious vibe and a tasteful colour scheme to celebrate French fine dining. First-class ingredients, like Anjou pigeon and sole, are allowed to shout their name thanks to last-minute preparations and rich sauces. The chef is a fan of wholesome, big-boned recipes, although he isn’t averse to sneaking in the odd exotic note.

Here, the chefs continue to don immaculately starched chefs’ toques, just like in the old days, Davy enjoys popping out to greet diners in his refined establishment and dedicated sommeliers are close at hand with insightful wine-food pairing tips. Le Julien oozes authenticity and passion from every nook and cranny.