Nome

I’m Belgian but thought I’d write this in English in case there are any tourists fancying a fantastic lunch or dinner.
I was in a party of six celebrating a birthday, and we were seated in the back, near the bar. The hostess is a genuine delight; warm, funny, social and yet not pushy. Nome doesn’t work with a menu card, instead they offer fresh plates based on chef’s inspiration. We went for appetisers, mains and desserts. The apps and mains were presented beautifully, and there was plenty of choice (apps: bruscheta, shrimp croquettes, salmon tartare, mains: lamb, steak two ways, Iberico pig, fish or a veggie pasta). The house wines they serve alongside the dishes, are decent. Sauvignon, Chardonnay, mainly.
The portion sizes are perfect. You don’t overeat, but you’ll definitely be full. Beautiful presentation, can’t stress that enough.
Bonus: every table gets free water (still and fizzy, both Chaudfontaine), free bread (with butter and oil), coffees come with digestive biscuits. When presented with the bill, we were also given shot glasses with an amaretto/​orange juice mix. Delicious.
If you are in Antwerp and fancy a great meal, please go to Nome. Hilariously fantastic hostess, great food, cool atmosphere, delicious French/​Italian/​Belgian cuisine. Definitely a must!