Arborescence Croix

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2026

All Michelin stars in Croix All Michelin stars in France All 1 star Michelin in Croix All 1 star Michelin in France

OAD

European Restaurants 2026, 228

All OAD European in Croix All OAD European in France

European Top New Restaurants 2026, 6

All OAD European Top New in Croix All OAD European Top New in France

European New Restaurants 2026, 6

All OAD European New in Croix All OAD European New in France

Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #2701, PRO #16.33, USER #0.00

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Cuisine

Creative, Modern Cuisine, Creative French

Chef

Félix Robert

• 2025
• 2024

Dinner at Restaurant Arborescence

on 30 Dec 2025

by Jean-Benoit Geeraert

Top 10 of 2025! At number 2!

The Carapace of Lobster

I spent a long time wavering over which dish deserved first place this year — yet one certainty kept resurfacing: the dish I found myself returning to most in 2025 was the Carapace de Homard at Arborescence. Visit after visit — and even a deliberate return just to relive it — I had the privilege of tasting Félix Robert’s creation more than once.

The Carapace of Lobster.

Blue lobster, gently cooked, meeting the brightness of blood orange... More

Top 10 of 2025! At number 2!

The Carapace of Lobster

I spent a long time wavering over which dish deserved first place this year — yet one certainty kept resurfacing: the dish I found myself returning to most in 2025 was the Carapace de Homard at Arborescence. Visit after visit — and even a deliberate return just to relive it — I had the privilege of tasting Félix Robert’s creation more than once.

The Carapace of Lobster.

Blue lobster, gently cooked, meeting the brightness of blood orange and the herbal whisper of rau-ram, served alongside a deep, concentrated orange reduction, emulsified with butter drawn from roasted lobster heads.

The shell is imagined all over again — reconstructed with crystallized lobster jus and set back upon the lobster like a glistening suit of armor.

What arrives at the table feels almost poetic: layered, confident, and overflowing with flavor and imagination.

To me, this is a chef standing at the edge of a remarkable future. Precision, identity, and creativity shine through — and together with his wonderful wife, Nidta, they seem to have everything required to shape Arborescence into a true world destination! For now, I quietly enjoy the beauty of their relative anonymity. 😉

📷 : @florian_dmrg

.⁣Michelin Guide : ⭐️
.⁣ GaultMillau : 16/20
.⁣ OAD top 100 : soon!!!! Less

Dinner at Restaurant Arborescence

on 26 Dec 2024

by Jean-Benoit Geeraert

Top 10 of 2024, at number 6

The Discovery of the Year

Undoubtedly, the discovery of the year was restaurant L’Arborescence. Just a stone’s throw from Kortrijk, in the most unassuming location, you’ll find this gem!

Chef Felix and his partner Nidta deliver a phenomenal blend of French precision with Asian flair. With previous experience at Grénouillère, Troisgros, and Ryugin, you can expect top-level expertise—and that’s exactly what you get.

The menu is truly unique, showcasing bold... More

Top 10 of 2024, at number 6

The Discovery of the Year

Undoubtedly, the discovery of the year was restaurant L’Arborescence. Just a stone’s throw from Kortrijk, in the most unassuming location, you’ll find this gem!

Chef Felix and his partner Nidta deliver a phenomenal blend of French precision with Asian flair. With previous experience at Grénouillère, Troisgros, and Ryugin, you can expect top-level expertise—and that’s exactly what you get.

The menu is truly unique, showcasing bold flavors and daring combinations—exactly what we love!

The highlight for me was the dish centered around sea urchin from Brittany:

Mushroom and sea urchin gently warmed, draped with sea urchin jus and Sherry vinegar, served with freshly baked spiced bread.

Sea urchin is a challenging ingredient as its flavor can easily overpower a dish. However, the way the flavors were constructed and balanced here was absolutely mind-blowing!

A restaurant with immense potential for the future—don’t miss out!

Photo by @florian_dmrg

@felixrobert_ @nidta_p.echanson

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.⁣ Michelin Guide : ⭐️
. G&M : 15/20
.⁣ OAD top 100 : -
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