Auberge Cheval Blanc sa — Restaurant in Aywaille

We stopped here after visiting the grotto, hoping for a relaxing drink with a view. Most of our group ordered beers right away. Two of us were still deciding.

There weren’t enough chairs, so one friend who had already ordered sat on a stone next to the table. Meanwhile, the two of us who hadn't ordered yet were sitting quietly, looking at the menu.

That’s when the waitress swooped in, grabbed a chair from our table and said, “You haven’t ordered anything, so I’m giving this to other people.”

Fair enough — technically, we hadn’t. But we were still mid-decision, and part of a group that had clearly already ordered. Meanwhile, someone who did order was literally sitting on a rock.

The whole thing felt unnecessarily rude and weirdly territorial, like chairs were a premium perk and we hadn’t unlocked the right level yet. Don’t expect hospitality unless you prove yourself worthy...

Tourist trap. Overpriced and small portions. Taste was no good either. My croquettes tasted like flour and were very small. The salmon quiche which my wife had had a flavour which is impossible to get with fresh salmon. The only time she was happy that a salmon quiche lacked a fair amount of salmon. Botj dishes were over €16. I never had this kind of experience anywhere else in The Ardens or the rest of Belgium. Belgium restaurants always serve a fair portion of tasty food. I believe we have found the exception...

The kitchen closes early, but pancakes are still served. And they were very good. Personnel speaks Dutch, which is a rarity in this region of Belgium where everyone only speaks French. I am sure that food will be OK, but the kitchen was...