Carignan, France
La Gourmandière
A century-old Ardennes property at 19 avenue de Blagny, La Gourmandière has found renewed purpose under two young brothers whose cooking moves confidently between classical French technique and contemporary instinct. Pressed foie gras aged in old rum, veal sweetbread, and Rossini tournedos anchor a menu that takes regional tradition seriously. The rear patio, genuinely quiet, is one of the better places to eat in the Belgian borderlands.
