Le Bistrot d’en Face
Le Bistrot d'en Face
An old-town bistro whose meatballs the Michelin Guide ranks among the city’s best, also serving classic French dishes such as duck leg.
Located at 8–10 Rue de la Goffe in the old town by the Meuse, run by chef-owner Thierry Marée. Gault&Millau 2026 gives it 13/20, and it was listed as a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand. The cuisine is traditional regional, and the signature is Liège meatballs served in a black casserole with homemade fruit purée (€19.50 on the official site). The Michelin Guide considers them among the best in the city. Other dishes include Bresse chicken vol-au-vent and confit duck leg. The Bib Gourmand lunch menu is €38; à la carte dishes cost about €32–50.
Opening hours
Wed–Fri and Sun 12:00–13:30 and 19:00–21:30; Sat 19:00–21:30; closed Mon and Tue
Nearby sights
- Place du Marché & Perron
- Museum of Walloon Life
- Montagne de Bueren
- La Batte Market
- Prince-Bishops' Palace
- Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew
- Grand Curtius
- Aquarium-Muséum of Liège