La Marelle Café

La Marelle Café is the realisation of a longtime childhood dream developed by a chef with thirty years’ experience. It keeps prices modest while broadening the café carte with hachis Parmentier, américain de cheval and boulettes in tomato sauce. The team holds a Bib Gourmand from the Guide Michelin; its artisanal beer list is described in the press as one of the best in the country and the house promotes beers through themed evenings, and the group links to the family restaurants d'Eugénie à Emilie (2 stars) and Le Faitout (Bib Gourmand). The dining room occupies a converted traiteur space and functions as an accessible, home-like café with informal, friendly service. Cooking is traditional and market-driven, centred on classic Belgian and bistro-style dishes using house-made charcuterie and straightforward techniques; the menu favours generous, familiar plates, offers occasional seasonal items and provides a rotating vegetarian dish on request, and the philosophy stresses respect for beautiful ingredients and many house-made preparations. Eric Fernez (Chef). Specialties: planches (charcuterie and cheese), tartines à l'ancienne, cervelas maison, boudins and terrines maison, américain de cheval and an extensive artisanal beer list.