Welcome to De Pastorie, 2.0, a 17C edifice whose period cachet has been savvily preserved in the wake of a top-to-toe makeover. The restaurant, dripping in high-class mod cons, is now the epitome of warm stylish urbanity. The landscaped manicured garden and leafy terrace are deservedly the pride and joy of this restaurant. Seasoned chef Carl Wens and his son Wout roll out a lineup that shines the spotlight on subtle Gallic classics, while treating them to a delicate youthful makeover. Sophisticated cooking that engages the senses best describes their ingredient-led score. Crunchy calf’s sweetbread is paired with a rich, velvety potato mousseline, fried fluffy pomme dauphines, gravy, a Noilly-Prat-laced mousse and a Choron sauce – all of which explode in the mouth in a feast of phenomenal intensity. Heartfelt generosity results in heroically wondrous food that leaves no one indifferent. The splendid à la carte lineup and “wine bible” are both more than worthy of your attention and demonstrate the care lavished on diners by this family-owned establishment founded on deep-rooted values of hospitality.