Davy Devlieghere is back in his native village in the company of Marie-Julie, your hostess. This tastefully restored farmstead steeped in character sports a luxurious edge and a tasteful colour scheme in an ode to fine French 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 wholehearted, 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 olden 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.