Imagine a swish American-style diner in which hip details rub shoulders with vintage design and Tuscan charm: Le Pristine is perfectly at home in Antwerp’s fashion district. The trendy cocktail bar at the front is open all day long for snacks and drinks (with or without bookings) in a relaxed vibe. The restaurant to the rear unfolds around a stylish open kitchen.
Sergio Herman has recruited a team who rolls out a score that pairs Italian exuberance with briny local ingredients in an uncluttered, enticing lineup with a soft spot for tangy notes and dotted in surprising details. From bouchot mussels in a big-boned stock and a seafaring feast of house-made pasta to a truly decadent tiramisu, you can expect to sample a cast of outstanding top-drawer produce.