Right at the old marketplace,not quite toward the center, tourists are bound to step along the…read moreentrance. Outdoor seating was well visited on a 20°C day but not crowded, inside it was empty and well vented, prolly A/Ced. Menu was simple and had what u'd expect. Service was efficient but not forthcoming. The expresso was more like a too thin café court, but with a good crema. Back toward the restrooms, one table area was littered with bread crumbs, one employee idling at the bar during the whole time. 2 others at one point had a personal duet party with some volume right behind our table. It was funnier than noisy. One of 3 waiters stood out with attentiveness and politeness. The rest of the whole package, we don't wanna know, next time there is plenty of alternatives to try.

I don't know why this place has such a low rating but seems that the French speaking population…read morearen't very impressed with L'Imperatrice. Personally, I quite enjoyed it. Four of us stopped here for lunch. I had chicken and although not the best I ever had, it was pretty good and for under 10 Euro, including some salad and fries. Other things that were ordered from the menu were carbonnarde, a typical Belgian stew and also rabbit done with prunes. The place had a nice atmosphere and very well decorated. The staff spoke some English and were extra friendly. I recommend the place.

Like the other Anglophone reviewer, I'm a little puzzled by all the hate from the French-speakers…read more If they were charging 30 EUR a plate, sure, maybe, I'd understand it. But I got a traditional rabbit leg in prunes, and my wife got a carbonnade. Neither were the best we'd ever had, but mine was 13 EUR, and hers was 11. **The bar interior was quite pleasant and right off the Grand Place **Tap selection was good, and there were a lot of local bottles - I got a St Martin Blond and really liked it **The owner was really pleasant and outgoing Really, I save the 1-star reviews for: cockroaches, under-cooked food, a scam, something along those lines. For the price and the location, this place is quite good (50 EUR for family of 4).

The place is located just on the side of the cathedral so a nice place to sit outside when the…read moreweather is fine. They have plenty of tables outside. We sat inside and ordered a coffee, which was quite good. I had a dame blanche ice cream and it was pretty decent - lots of chocolate sauce. One friend had crepes with chocolate and the other a kind of croque monsieur but only with salmon instead of ham. Both were good, they said, and the prices were quite reasonable. It looks as if it may become a busy place but we were there during the day and left as more people were coming in.

Ask for the chef's croque-monsieur ! / Demandez le croque-monsieur du chef ;p…read moreWifi available :) / Wifi disponible

L'Arche de Noé is a very great restaurant in the centre of Tournai. The place is in a basement,…read morewith splendid vaults. It's a very enjoyable setting to have a good evening amongst friends, relatives or with your lover. The staff is very obliging, smiling and kind. They really gave me the wish to come back. The meals which are offered are excellent too. You can taste there exotic meats like ostrich or crocodile. The waiters can advice you about the best wine to choose in harmony with your meal. The service isn't cheap but everything is so great that you don't regret to spend a bit more than usual. In short, if you have something to celebrate, or if you only want to enjoy life, don't hesitate, go to l'Arche de Noé.