An invitation to share and discover

Nestled just a few steps from the Grand Place in Mons, a well-known house with a distinctive façade began a new culinary chapter last spring. Formerly Le Comptoir de Marie, this iconic address has been taken over by the talented chef Céline François, who has infused it with a new identity under the name L'Instant C.

Having worked in renowned restaurants – ‘Couvert Couvert’ in Leuven and Céline Moustier's ‘l’Origines’ – with a resolutely modern vision, L'Instant C offers an immersive gastronomic experience where conviviality and sharing are at the heart of the space. Here, the classic starter-main course-dessert is replaced by a culinary journey built around discovery and authentic flavours.

A counter close to the chef

One of the main features of the place is its central counter, where Céline François works in front of her guests. This approach allows for direct interaction, making the experience more dynamic and human. Customers can admire the precision of each movement, chat with the chef, and better understand the story behind each dish.

On the menu, two beautiful set menus, where on that day, you could find, among others, a Spider crab, Granny Smith apples, kimchi, radishes; a Pulled chicken thigh taco, lamb’s lettuce, pickled vegetables; a Scallop carpaccio, buckwheat, Jerusalem artichokes, coffee; Olive oil confit salmon, Maltaise sauce; magnificent Clams, leeks, risotto, lemon; and a beautiful Pithiviers of pigeon, foie gras, truffles, and chanterelles.

Free and sharing cuisine

Céline François expresses all her culinary expertise and sensitivity here. Each dish is designed as a suspended moment, a balance between beautiful produce and indulgence, where the treasures of the season are revealed with precision.

L'Instant C aims to be more than just a restaurant; it is a true meeting and exchange space, where gastronomy is lived and shared. In a refined atmosphere, each guest is invited to savour a moment out of time, where pleasure is the key word.

With this renewal, Mons welcomes a promising address, where tradition and modernity meet in a waltz of taste and freedom.