Restaurant in Ohain, Belgium
2025 Michelin star. Clear pick near Brussels.

La Table Benjamin Laborie earned a Michelin star in 2025 and is the strongest case for special-occasion dining south of Brussels. Chef Michel Dussau's French Contemporary cooking at the €€€ price tier offers serious credentials without the cost ceiling of the multi-star circuit. A Google rating of 4.8 from 231 reviews confirms the consistency — book early, as tables are hard to secure.
La Table Benjamin Laborie earned its Michelin star in 2025, and for special-occasion dining in the southern Brussels commuter belt, it is the clearest answer to the question of where to go. The €€€ price tier makes it meaningfully more accessible than the €€€€ competition in the wider Belgian fine-dining circuit, and a Google rating of 4.8 across 231 reviews suggests the kitchen is consistent, not just well-credentialed. If you are planning a celebration dinner, a serious date, or a business meal that needs to land well, book here — and book early, because tables are hard to secure.
La Table Benjamin Laborie sits at Rue du Try Bara 33 in Lasne, within the municipality of Ohain, a quiet residential area roughly 20 kilometres south of Brussels. The cuisine is French Contemporary, executed by chef Michel Dussau. That combination — a classical French foundation given a contemporary edit , is exactly what the €€€ price point calls for: technically grounded cooking that does not require the diner to do intellectual work, but rewards attention when it is given.
The 2025 Michelin star is the trust signal that matters most here. Michelin's Belgium and Luxembourg guide is selective enough that a new star is a meaningful endorsement rather than a participation trophy. For diners approaching from Brussels or staying in the area, that credential answers the basic question: yes, this is a serious kitchen. The 4.8 rating on Google, drawn from over 200 reviews, reinforces what the star implies , this is not a venue coasting on a single good year.
French Contemporary as a category sits in productive middle ground. It is neither the maximalist creativity of Flemish avant-garde cooking nor the rigid formalism of classic haute cuisine. At its leading, it means precise technique applied to seasonal produce, with enough personality in the plating and sequencing to distinguish a meal from a reference exercise. That framing is relevant if you are deciding whether to bring guests with varied eating habits: French Contemporary tends to read well to a broad table, which matters for business dinners or family celebrations where one person's adventurousness cannot set the agenda for everyone.
For the special-occasion framing, the location is worth considering practically. Ohain is not a destination you happen to pass through , travelling here requires intent. That works in the restaurant's favour for a celebration: it signals effort, it removes the ambient distraction of a city-centre location, and it places the meal at the centre of the evening rather than as one stop among several. If you are planning a dinner that should feel like an event, the remove from Brussels actually helps.
On the question of late-night flexibility: the hours are not confirmed in the available data, so check directly before planning an extended evening. What can be said is that a Michelin-starred French Contemporary restaurant at this price tier in Belgium typically structures service around a single dinner sitting, which means the meal itself carries the evening's weight. Plan around the restaurant, not the other way around. For pre- or post-dinner options in Ohain, the local offer is limited , see our full Ohain bars guide for what is available nearby.
Diners considering the broader area should also look at Auberge de la Roseraie in Ohain for a French option at a different register. For the full picture of what is available in the area, our full Ohain restaurants guide covers the range. If you are travelling from Brussels and want to compare the city's Michelin-level French offer, Bozar Restaurant in Brussels is a strong reference point at a similar price positioning.
Within Belgium's wider fine-dining circuit, the comparison set is instructive. Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem and Zilte in Antwerp represent the leading end of the Belgian Michelin tier. Willem Hiele in Oudenburg and Boury in Roeselare offer the Flemish creative contemporary register. La Table Benjamin Laborie's position , French Contemporary, €€€, newly starred in 2025 , occupies a distinct and useful niche: high credential without the maximum price exposure of the multi-starred circuit.
For context on how French Contemporary performs at two-star level internationally, Amber in Hong Kong and Odette in Singapore are useful reference points for what the cuisine looks like when the investment steps up significantly. La Table Benjamin Laborie is not at that level yet, but the 2025 Michelin recognition puts it in a trajectory that makes it worth visiting now, before the booking difficulty increases further.
Also worth knowing for the Walloon region: d'Eugénie à Emilie in Baudour and Ralf Berendsen in Neerharen offer alternative starred options if dates at La Table Benjamin Laborie are unavailable. For Gent-based alternatives in the Flemish creative register, Vrijmoed is the direct comparison. La Durée in Izegem and Cuchara in Lommel round out the €€€€ creative tier if you are willing to travel further and spend more.
If you are staying in the area, our full Ohain hotels guide covers accommodation options. For wine and experiences nearby, see our Ohain wineries guide and our Ohain experiences guide.
Quick reference: La Table Benjamin Laborie, Rue du Try Bara 33, Lasne/Ohain , Michelin 1 Star (2025), French Contemporary, €€€, Google 4.8/5 (231 reviews), chef Michel Dussau. Book well in advance; booking difficulty is rated hard.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Table Benjamin Laborie | French Contemporary | €€€ | Michelin 1 Star (2025) | Hard | — |
| Boury | Modern Frlemish, Creative French | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Comme chez Soi | French - Belgian, Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Vrijmoed | Modern Flemish, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| La Durée | French-Belgian, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Cuchara | Modern European, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how La Table Benjamin Laborie measures up.
Yes, it is the clearest choice for a special-occasion dinner in the southern Brussels commuter belt. The 2025 Michelin star confirms the kitchen is operating at a level that justifies a significant meal. For anniversaries or celebratory dinners within 20 kilometres of Brussels, there is no stronger local argument.
Bar seating is not documented for this venue. La Table Benjamin Laborie is a contemporary French restaurant in a residential Ohain address, and the format suggests a full sit-down experience rather than a casual counter option. check the venue's official channels to confirm seating configurations before you go.
At €€€ with a 2025 Michelin star, the price is justified for a special-occasion format. If you are comparing value against similarly priced options in Belgium, the newly awarded star gives La Table Benjamin Laborie a credential that restaurants at this price point in the region do not always carry. For casual dinners, the price level is probably a mismatch.
A Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant in a quiet residential municipality will typically expect guests to dress accordingly. Smart dress is a reasonable baseline: collared shirts, no sportswear. The setting in Ohain is low-key rather than grand-hotel formal, so you do not need black tie, but understated and neat is the right call.
At €€€ and with a 2025 Michelin star, the tasting menu format is where this kitchen's credentials land most clearly. Contemporary French restaurants at this award level are almost always structured around a set menu rather than à la carte, making the tasting menu the intended experience. If that format does not suit you, consider a more flexible alternative like Comme chez Soi.
No specific solo-dining provision is documented for this venue. Michelin-starred restaurants in small residential settings often have limited covers, which can make solo bookings harder to secure. Call ahead to check availability and whether counter or smaller table options exist for a single diner.
There are no other Michelin-starred restaurants documented within Ohain itself. For comparable fine dining, Comme chez Soi in Brussels is the established benchmark for classical French, while Boury in Roeselare holds two stars if you want to travel for a higher-tier experience. For something more accessible in format, Cuchara offers a lower-pressure alternative closer to Brussels.
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