The Jane, a former chapel turned culinary temple in Antwerp, dazzles with its soaring ceilings and inventive two-Michelin-star dishes that delight and inspire.
"The Jane in Belgium is celebrated for its unique and visually stunning dining environment, making it a popular spot for food and design enthusiasts." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"A designer-inspired culinary restaurant in a former chapel, known for its tasting menu and creative setting."
"The Jane is unique in Benelux. This designer-inspired culinary temple is quirkily housed in a large chapel, whose façade continues to bear a crucifix! A striking light fixture and stained-glass windows catch the eye in the theatrical interior, whose former altar provides a stage for the chefs to work their magic behind a glazed screen. Nick Bril takes you on a journey from Latin America and Asia to culinary paradise with dishes that reflect his personality. Each ingredient calls upon an incredible variety of combinations and techniques, yet the coherence between the delicate side dishes and the powerful main ingredient is consummate with gutsy sauces adding a final flourish. Examples include turbot smoked in Indian spices, curry and lovage, sprinkled with grey shrimp. Nothing leaves the kitchen that hasn’t been pondered and puzzled over in the flavoursome, occasionally complex culinary score. Upstairs, Untitled serves trendy nosh and a spot-on beverage menu." - Michelin Inspector
"Rank: #23 "Located on the site of a former military hospital dating back to the 19th century, The Jane has been re-fitted to feel like a true temple to gastronomy and is no doubt among the most architecturally beautiful restaurants in the world. From design and art to staff uniforms and music, chef-owner Nick Bril enlivens all senses on entering this church to fine dining, where he welcomes up to 200 guests on a daily basis."
"Rank: #66 "The setting for chef Nick Bril’s restaurant is the former chapel of a military hospital. The team worked extensively for three years with designer Piet Boon to create its dream restaurant, but the drama of the dining room with its high, vaulted ceiling and stained-glass windows are nothing compared to the action that appears on the plate."
