Arabelle Meirlaen crafts a highly personal version of healthy food, guided by her intuition and a desire to shine the spotlight on veggies and spices. In fact, a large proportion of the fresh produce comes from her own garden, which boasts an exquisite terrace come summertime. Meirlaen merges an inventive streak with elegance and is unafraid of the odd bold touch, whilst steering clear of the trap of surprising us at all costs. You can expect an unusual array of light dishes, which are nonetheless packed in full-bodied generous flavours. Floral aromas are something of her hallmark. In addition to a vegetarian menu, she rolls out an “intuitive menu” in which she elegantly crafts meat and/or fish. An example: a fresh slice of salmon paired with artichoke, olives, a frothy sorrel-laced beurre blanc and a subtle shredded cabbage and sorrel to finish. Her fragrant signature desserts are to die for! How about a fruity floral mix of grapefruit and black pepper with strawberries and black sesame seeds? The excellent wine list of the owner-sommelier, who enjoys working around themes, brings an added dimension to the meal. To finish, take the time to explore the pretty country village of Marchin before or after (or both) your meal. The bright interior of the splendid restaurant provides the perfect foil to the natural instinctive character and cooking of this master chef!