Le Clos des Récollets
Modern Cuisine · Durbuy old town, Durbuy
Restaurant in Durbuy, Belgium
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Ardennes Bib Precision
Price
€€
Why go
Le Clos des Récollets is a smart Durbuy booking for modern cuisine at a restrained spend level, especially for couples or small celebrations. The Michelin Bib Gourmand makes it a value-led choice rather than a splurge restaurant, dinner is the stronger fit if the meal is meant to anchor the evening.
About Le Clos des Récollets
Should you book Le Clos des Récollets in Durbuy? Yes if the goal is a modern-cuisine meal at a €€ price level. The restaurant is a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick for 2024, so it is best framed as a value-minded reservation rather than a luxury splurge.
Le Clos des Récollets serves modern cuisine in Durbuy, is priced at €€, and opens Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. For a broader look at the area, the full Durbuy restaurants guide is useful before building a weekend itinerary.
A value-minded modern-cuisine pick
Book this when you want a considered restaurant meal in Durbuy without moving into a higher spend bracket. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition matters here: it points to value, which matches the restaurant's €€ positioning and modern-cuisine profile.
Timing is simple but important. Le Clos des Récollets is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, then serves lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Lunch is listed from 12–1:30 PM, dinner from 7–8:30 PM on each open day. If the plan includes a stay in the city, pair the booking with the Durbuy hotels guide.
Where it fits in a Durbuy weekend
Le Clos des Récollets is most useful when the weekend needs one modern-cuisine reservation at a €€ level. Other dining in Durbuy can cover different moods, but this is the one to prioritize when the brief is Michelin Bib Gourmand value.
For comparison planning, Sophie et Nicolas and Les 4 Saisons are other names to consider, while Le 27 Gambetta, Fordwich Arms, Sargasso belong to different trips and should not be treated as Durbuy alternatives. Here, the advantage is being able to fold a modern, value-conscious meal into a Durbuy stay.
The verdict: reserve Le Clos des Récollets when the meal needs modern cuisine, Michelin Bib Gourmand credibility, a €€ price point in Durbuy. Skip it if you need a Monday-to-Wednesday option, since the opening days are Thursday through Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- Rue de la Prévôté 9, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium
- Website
- closdesrecollets.be
- Phone
- +32 86 21 29 69
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Clos des Récollets sits quietly within Durbuy’s medieval fabric, matching the town’s slow, deliberate rhythm rather than trying to upstage it. The dining experience feels measured and unhurried: stone streets and narrow lanes set expectations for a meal that unfolds gradually, with modern cooking delivered in a restrained, considered way. The Bib Gourmand recognition reinforces that balance—this is a place where quality and economy coexist, and where the atmosphere leans toward low-key refinement rather than theatrical flourish.
Best For
This restaurant is best for diners who value Michelin‑level attention without the formality or price tag of starred houses. It suits those planning a leisurely, sit‑down meal in the Ardennes who are prepared to linger and savour pacing that is deliberately measured. Travelers exploring Durbuy’s medieval centre will find it a reliable option for a well‑crafted dinner at a moderate price point—a restaurant that complements the town’s unhurried character rather than demanding a rushed visit.
Ordering Tips
Expect a deliberate meal tempo and allow extra time when you visit—meals here are described as longer and layered. The 2024 Bib Gourmand signals good value and careful execution, so look to the menu for thoughtful modern dishes rather than gimmicks. Because the restaurant is framed by Durbuy’s historic streets, plan logistics (arrival and after‑dinner timing) around a relaxed dining window rather than a quick turnaround.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and intimate, with old stone surroundings and a quiet, classic Ardennes atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sophie et Nicolas, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Les 4 Saisons, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Le 27 Gambetta, Modern Cuisine, €
- Sargasso, Modern Cuisine, ££
- Fordwich Arms, Modern Cuisine, £££
Restaurant context
How it compares in and beyond Durbuy
Against Sophie et Nicolas, Le Clos des Récollets is the more value-focused choice: both sit in modern cuisine, but Sophie et Nicolas carries a higher €€€ price tier, so it makes more sense when the brief is a bigger spend. For a polished Durbuy meal that stays in the €€ lane, Le Clos des Récollets is easier to justify for couples and weekend visitors.
Les 4 Saisons is the closest price-and-style comparison at €€ modern cuisine, so choose between them based on availability and the tone of the occasion. Le 27 Gambetta is the cheaper modern-cuisine alternative at €, better for diners who want to keep the meal simpler. If the point is a special occasion, Le Clos des Récollets has the stronger value signal because of its Bib Gourmand recognition.
Sargasso and Fordwich Arms are less direct cross-shops because their £ pricing places them outside the local Belgian comparison set. Use them as style references rather than practical Durbuy substitutes: Sargasso is a mid-tier modern-cuisine peer, while Fordwich Arms sits higher at £££ and is the clearer pick for a more expensive destination meal.
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Compare Le Clos des Récollets
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Clos des Récollets | Durbuy | Modern Cuisine | 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Sophie et Nicolas | Comblain-la-Tour | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Les 4 Saisons | Marche-en-Famenne | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Le 27 Gambetta | Nancy | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | € |
| Sargasso | Margate | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ££ |
| Fordwich Arms | Fordwich | Modern Cuisine | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #802025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #569The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3672024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended | £££ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Le Clos des Récollets?
Go for it if you want modern cuisine in Durbuy with Michelin Bib Gourmand value rather than a splurge. It opens Thursday through Sunday only, with lunch and dinner service.
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Clos des Récollets?
Lunch and dinner are both options from Thursday through Sunday. Choose lunch if it fits a daytime plan in Durbuy, or dinner if you want the meal to anchor the evening.
What are other restaurants to compare with Le Clos des Récollets?
If you want a different option, Sophie et Nicolas or Les 4 Saisons are natural names to compare. Le Clos des Récollets is the clearer pick when the goal is a Bib Gourmand-backed modern-cuisine meal in Durbuy.
Is Le Clos des Récollets good for solo dining?
It can be a good fit if solo dining for you means a proper modern-cuisine restaurant meal rather than a quick bite. The Thursday-to-Sunday lunch and dinner hours give you clear windows to plan around.
Is Le Clos des Récollets good for a special occasion?
Yes, especially when value still matters. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, modern cuisine, €€ price level make it a strong candidate for a considered meal in Durbuy.
