Le Grand Verre

Surrealist art by Marcel Duchamp and Jacques Charlier sets the distinctive arty scene in this colourful restaurant, enhanced by a warm welcome and a cornucopia of luxury details. Head for the patio in fine weather to make the most of the historic village of Durbuy. Rather than surrealistic, the food embodies the essence of a Michelin one-star establishment: taste! Renowned chef Wout Bru lets his ingenious creations and deftly crafted dishes speak for themselves, zooming in on outstanding produce, which he flanks with unexpected combinations oozing with Mediterranean charm. Langoustine, cooked to perfection, is paired with a big-boned court-bouillon and the salty, buttery flavours of caviar. Various textures of cauliflower add an earthy edge, while a white wine sauce of crunchy samphire adds the finishing touch to this high-flying dish. Each surprise is underscored by familiar flavours, such as saddle of hare that is paired with a gutsy Harlequin sauce. Insightful wine pairing suggestions further heighten the diner’s pleasure, as does the superb cheese platter. The dessert trolley is in a class of its own, piled high with wickedly enticing delights like a Paris-Brest, a millefeuille with vanilla ice cream or a chocolate cake to die for! Every detail has been endlessly puzzled and pondered over at Le Grand Verre.

• Surrealist art by Marcel Duchamp and Jacques Charlier shapes the dining room’s visual identity.
• Chef Wout Bru’s menu leans on luxury produce and Mediterranean accented combinations, with sauce work at the centre.
• A standout dessert trolley, alongside an extensive cheese platter, closes the meal with theatre.

Signature Ingredients

• Langoustine
• Caviar
• Samphire
• Cauliflower
• Game, hare, saddle

Menu Summary

Modern French cooking with international and Mediterranean notes, served in a surreal art lined room. The kitchen zooms in on top tier produce, then builds flavour through unexpected pairings and sauce work, with dishes that can run from langoustine with a court bouillon and caviar to game with bold reductions. A serious cheese selection and a high impact dessert trolley are part of the experience, backed by thoughtful wine pairing suggestions.