How much does the l'Essentiel menu cost?
€90 for any of its menus, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu (other menus from €50) | €90 | €180 |
| LunchSame menu at lunch · Wed–Sat | €90 | €180 |
Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT. Service is usually included, though some restaurants add a service charge; tipping is optional. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with l'Essentiel before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at l'Essentiel?
l'Essentiel has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- La Grange d'Hamois €74The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Namur, French
l'Essentiel: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does l'Essentiel have?
One. l'Essentiel holds one MICHELIN star, one of 103 one-star restaurants in Belgium.
Who is the chef at l'Essentiel?
The head chef is Raphaël Adam.
- Cuisine
- French
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:30Sun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- rue Roger Clément 32, 5020, TemplouxOpen in Google Maps
Is l'Essentiel expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its €90 dinner menu is the 3rd cheapest of the 7 one-star dinner menus in Namur with a published price. The middle price is €96, so it costs €6 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange d'HamoisEmptinne | French | €74 | – | – |
| Le Beau Rivage by CurtisDave | French | €85 | €50 | €45 |
| l'EssentielTemploux | French | €90 | €90 | – |
| Pré de chez vousBouge | Modern European | €96 | – | – |
| Chai GourmandBeuzet | Modern European | €125 | €55 | – |
| Attablez-vousNamur | French | €160 | €48 | – |
| ArdenVillers-sur-Lesse | French | €185 | €65 | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- French, one starRestaurant Guy Savoy Las Vegas, United States · dinner US$450
- French, one starDaniel New York, United States · dinner US$295
- French, one starL'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥25,000 (about US$159)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about US$336)
- Also one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about US$97)
Starred restaurants near l'Essentiel
The 6 nearest, all within 14.6 km.
- Chai Gourmand Modern European · 6.0 km (3.7 mi) away · dinner €125
- Attablez-vous French · 8.8 km (5.5 mi) away · dinner €160
- Pré de chez vous Modern European · 10.2 km (6.3 mi) away · dinner €96
- Le Beau Rivage by Curtis French · 12.4 km (7.7 mi) away · dinner €85
- L'Eau Vive French · 14.6 km (9.1 mi) away · dinner €200
- L'air du temps Creative · 14.6 km (9.1 mi) away · dinner €245
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Sources Restaurant: lessentiel.be. Stars: l'Essentiel in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).