From the very start of its two-year existence, Bagù has pulled off the remarkable feat of making us feel like it has always been here. Like a piece of music that becomes a classic even before it hits the airwaves. No doubt, this is due to an exceptional sense of precision.

First, the precision of the setting. A bright and warm décor, carefully chosen furniture; here, a wood-clad workspace, there, stone and an open kitchen looking onto the dining room. The perfect remedy for gloomy days and melancholic moods. Then, the precision and honesty of the approach—Steven Mirelli and Sophie Dubois have crafted Bagù as a temple of good taste. Their arrival in Thuin can only be seen as a deep-rooted desire to stay close to their heritage.

The precision extends to the products as well, sourced from the finest terroirs, whether liquid or solid. On today's menu: Roasted bone marrow; Cecina de buey de Leon and Berkshire pork Paletta, meant to be shared. For starters: Egg with white asparagus from Jurbise and Cecina; Cuttlefish with parsley, cocos de Paimpol, and puntarelle alla romana; Jewish-style Artichokes with cauliflower and bottarga; and Baigorry trout in gravlax, thick cream, peas, and wild garlic. As main courses: Catch of the day with agretti and beurre blanc sauce with n’duja; Black Burgundy chicken with vin jaune, morels, and white asparagus; and the “Berugi” beef sirloin with chimichurri sauce. And to finish: Dark chocolate with hazelnuts and Amarena cherries; and Sicilian orange with saffron cream and sorbet.
These dishes are served with indulgence and precision, acting as true soul-soothing lubricants, preventing any false bistronomic notes.

Steven Mirelli, a chef with a keen instinct and spontaneous generosity, has chosen to broaden his horizons with diverse ingredients. Yet, he never forgets his Italian roots, sprinkling his plates with transalpine gems, while exquisite wine pairings elevate the experience.

To complete the picture, there’s Sophie’s warm welcome. Discreet yet efficient, she plays her role with understated grace, like those rare, precious touches that go unheard but are deeply felt.

This address is affirming itself, refining its identity. Its rise is evident, as if it was always meant to be.

LD