Location: Dinant
Top Restaurants in Dinant
Dinant Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Dinant
Dinant (French pronunciation: [di.nɑ̃]) is a Walloon city and municipality located on the River Meuse, in the Belgian province of Namur. It is around 90 kilometres (56 mi) south-east of Brussels, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south-east of Charleroi, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Namur and 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Givet (France).
Things to do in Dinant
1. La Broche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By SuzanneVR21 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
We decided to do a little city trip to Dinant (with hindsight I would not recommend this to anyone) and we got caught in the rain. We walked into La Broche without having looked at the menu (big mistake) and and first we thought it was all rather pricy (as we weren't expecting to have a gourmet lunch), but thank God they also had a 3-course menu for 25 euros. We all opted for this menu and we were not disappointed. Good food, well executed and a very decent house wine for only 20 euros. Also a nice little amuse-bouche to start with. The restaurant suffers a bit from an identity crisis in terms of looks and the cutlery and China. This is of course my personal opinion but the so-called modern decor looked already outdated and our food was served on an array of different plates and vessels (a jam jar containing melon soup as part of the amuse, next to a glass 'bowl in a bowl' with a salmon mousse). Also some slate on the table and an old fashioned plate used as a wine coaster. Of course, the most important things were right, and that was the food. The curry-mussel soup as lovely as well as the steak with home-made fries. If you have 25 euros to spend for a 3-course lunch I would certainly recommend La Broche. Service was very pleasant and efficient.
2. Les Amourettes - L'Isle de Grand-Mere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By PCsGirl - Denver, Colorado
Excellent food and service! We had four cheese lasagna and carpaccio - both were excellent. The crème brulee for desert was twice as large as we expected and was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We were also served complimentary appetizers and after dinner digestifs (amaretto). When you consider all the extra's and the quality of the food, $18 per entrée was very reasonable. Great wine list as well. Dinant is a charming little town with very friendly people and welcoming atmosphere. We would visit again and again!
3. Le Jardin de Fiorine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Gougouye - Namur, Belgium
One of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is a bit too classical for me, but I love eating there, especially when it comes to the meat and the fish which are sublimed by the chef's special sauces (with piment d'Espelette, for example). I have never eaten so tender meat and fish then at Le Jardin de Fiorine. I don't remember the starters, but the Deserts are delicious, especially the home made macaron. If you stop by Dinant, you have to eat there.
4. Tout Simplement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Tom d
We went there yesterday evening.
After Reading all the positive reviews (and been to the no2 restaurant of Dinant the day before) we had high expectations.
Suffice to say we were disappointed. Disappointed enough to take the trouble to write a review to warn others not to go there.
For starters, we had to ask for new drinks every time our glasses were empty for a minute or 10. Next to that when the food finally arrived, the plate was only filled with three tiny pieces of small sole fish, 3 potatoes (tiny) and a small cup with saled trenched in mayonaise.
The fish was lukewarm and when I tried to get the meat off, it appeared to be dry. It was either old or overcooked. The potatoes (all 3 of them) were nice though. The salad not so much.
When my wife asked one of the waitresses for a glass of red wine, she was kindly asked to ask again at another waitress who succinctly disappeared for another 10 minutes.
When we asked for the bill and still left them a tip (on my wife's behalf, I would not have bothered) we had to wait for our coats. When I asked for them the waitress pointed to a closet in which all the guests coats where stored and appeared to expect us to open it, look for them and fetch them ourselves. Note that we did not see where they put our coats when we arrived.
All in all very poor service, bad food and a missed opportunity for a good night out. We did have a nice evening at our cabin however as we had time enough to appreciate the sunset as not much time was spent in the restaurant (as I would advice others). Steer away and go to the nice Hoa Sen instead.
5. Taverne Wiertz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Depuis 1983 en bord de Meuse a Dinant notre etablissement familial specialiste en moules vous souhaite la bienvenue ...
Reviewed By LCAA15 - London, United Kingdom
We stumbled across this whilst looking for a place to eat that was relaxed and not pretentious - this is a gem and very friendly and accommodating staff - great for any occasion - portions are enormous, the chocolate mouse wasn't amazing but would go back in a heart beat!
6. Chez Bouboule
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By DaveNKent - Gravesend, United Kingdom
Third time I have ate here and still good. A combination of weather and the Promenade being rebuilt meant we ate inside this time. Very comfortable and able to get a table without a reservation. Three of the four of use had various sorts of mussels and the other Chicken Provencal and we all enjoyed our meals a lot. Around €25 for the mussels and €22 for a bottle of Rose wine made it good value.
7. La Table d'Antonio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By rojanich - Sheffield, United Kingdom
We were staying just along the road at the Ibis Hotel and this was a recommendation from Tripadvisor and the hotel receptionist. As it was raining we didn’t want to go too far afield so this restaurant filled the bill.
We ordered three courses from the carte but in effect had five courses as we were given three little amuse bouche and three little sweet tasters with glasses of digestif at the end of the meal.
Our salmon starters were excellent with a good balance of sweet/tart apple and oily salmon. My carré d’agneau was beautifully cooked and the meat was top quality. My husband’s rognon de veau dish was superb and we were both doubtful about ordering Deserts but the crème brulêes slipped down easily.
The service was attentive without being all over us and the owner was charming. This comes in towards the top of the list of ‘best meals we’ve had’. If we ever return to Dinant we will certainly return to La Table d’Antonio.
8. Hoa Sen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Kimberfly1987 - Raleigh, North Carolina
We did not have a good experience here, but we love Vietnamese food and eat it often, so we are probably quite discriminating. The hostess was a bit distracted and she made it clear she was displeased when we arrived early for our reservation due to the timing of our visit to The Citadel (the place was completely empty)- we didn't care about the tv and tried to ignore a staff receiving phone calls repeatedly, but the food was just so-so....nothing bad but nothing special...this town has many amazing French restaurants, so when in Dinant, we will stick with those-
9. Hostellerie Gilain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Eva B - London
From the minute we arrived to the minute we left our experience was faultless.
Service was warm, discreet and efficient.
The food itself was sublime and outstanding value for cooking of such skill-packed with flavours, light and so beautfuly presented.
The ambience and design of the restaurant is warm, stylish and clever. We can't wait to go back.
10. Solbrun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Le sucre dans tout ses etats !<br>Cuberdons, guimauves, nougats, lards et sucettes... Pour tous les gouts des petits et des grands.<br><br>Salon de the en bord de Meuse ou vous pouvez deguster des patisseries, des crepes et des gaufres en buvant un chocolat chaud maison ou un the selectionne.<br><br>Potage, quiche et salade maison le midi. Terrasse d'avril a octobre.
Reviewed By mickfromoz - Silverdale
This was a brief 45 minutes stop on a tour to view the bridge, stretch the legs and grab a coffee or snack. We did all 3, before rebounding our coach to Bruges, and had coffee and a lovely little cake at the Solbrun. Beautiful views of the river and bridge - great service, good coffee and cake - my wife also bought some for later on!
