Mark Twain once wrote that, twenty years from now, we regret more the things we did not dare to do than those we actually tried. A thought that seems to have accompanied Fabrizzio from the very beginning, as his journey embodies that sense of drive and conviction.

Immersed early on in the world of hospitality and trained at the Hotel School of Fleurus, Fabrizzio developed with a rare combination of resourcefulness, rigor and precision. With both feet firmly on the ground and a clear vision, he was not yet twenty when, in 1996, he opened his first restaurant in Gerpinnes with his wife Sanae: Le Délice du Jour.

Twenty-four years later, in December 2022, the couple chose to reinvent their story. They settled in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont, in a refined villa that once housed a Michelin-starred restaurant. A place steeped in history, which they have transformed with elegance. The bright, comfortable dining room opens generously onto the garden through large bay windows, perfect in fine weather. In the evening, subtle lighting reshapes the space and creates an intimate, almost confidential atmosphere.

In the kitchen, Fabrizzio continues a patient and sincere journey. His cuisine is built over time, refined service after service, always guided by generosity yet never weighed down. Signature dishes appear naturally throughout menus where finesse and elegance converse, without ever slipping into showmanship.

The current menu offers a clear illustration. Preludes include gnocchi; salmon with nori, smoked in-house; fish cake with Nantua sauce; tartiflette and croque-rillettes.
They are followed by Dieppe scallops with ginger, sakura, mustard seeds in sake and fermented kohlrabi; sea bass on the skin, torch-seared, foie gras mousse, confit pig’s trotter and celery; a vegetable dish of risotto, spinach, beetroot and toasted pine nuts; and grilled veal fillet, Jerusalem artichokes, pommes bouchon, orange condiments and a rich thyme jus.
For dessert: pear with panna cotta and combava; pear tiramisu with coffee essence; and the house signature apple tart.

The cuisine is generous, certainly, but above all precise, clear and free of excess. A strong identity, perfectly executed plates and flavors that strike true.

Today, Le Délice du Jour stands as a reliable and compelling address. A table capable of rekindling memories for long-time regulars while seducing those in search of an honest, contemporary and deeply personal cuisine.

LD