Chez Achour sur Besancon

28/09/2026: The narrow passage to Vieux Comtois is easy to miss; after passing through a courtyard, a dimly lit door finally opens the door to the region's culinary delights. Upstairs, there's a small dining room with three tables, so almost all the guests head down to the spacious cellar. A mistake, in my opinion, because upstairs you have a view into the kitchen and can observe the work of the owner and chef, who is one and the same. A true original, whose dishes are inspired by the seasons. I had the Boite de Chef: a potato gratin with Morteau sausage and a cheese that's only available from September to April. There was also morel soup and cooked and raw ham on a green salad. Without French, you're at a loss, although the waitress uses photos of the dishes on her smartphone to guide you. To accompany the meal, I enjoyed an excellent Chardonnay from the Jura region, from Maison Gouilland. A truly special place that's definitely worth a visit.

27/09/2026: What a delightful surprise! Excellent local cuisine, impeccable service (haha), smiles and laughter galore, a beautiful vaulted cellar with exposed stone walls—I never expected to be so charmed by this little restaurant at the end of a cul-de-sac with its magnificent courtyard (which could certainly use some sprucing up!): a wooden entrance, a stone cellar, a real treat. All for under €20, no reservation required! Highly recommended.