Well, let's just say it's nothing special: owners Nicolas Misera and Yasmin Weyn create a relaxed, international bistro atmosphere, but when the food arrives, you're left speechless – oh, what gems.

You have absolutely no idea of this when you arrive in Antwerp's Nieuw-Zuid district, a blocky, wind-tunnel-like neighborhood reminiscent of the unsexy Zuidas business district. But anyway, step inside, and all that is quickly forgotten. Mignon Half-bar curtains obscure the view from the outside, while inside it's a pleasant mix of classic bistro elements—marble tables, attractive signs with their own fish-on-legs logo (give us a set!), two old round wooden tables with vintage chairs—and modern design, such as the olive green bar, orange-red tiled kitchen, and metal designer lamps. It's atmospheric, a bit casual, and charmingly charming—lovely.

Want to make a day of it in Antwerp? Have coffee and homemade cake at the relaxed cassette, with vintage furniture and record player, or with the somewhat messy Norm in the micro-roastery. Refuel with something sweet at plant-based Bakery Funk – always queues on weekends – and lunch with Belgian fries at the chip shop Arré on the Sint-Jansvliet, the small square in front of the beautiful Sint-Annatunnel that leads you to the left bank. Arré has a mean pepper sauce and a spicy and sour pickle with pickles and onions, perfect with their hot, crispy fries. In between, drooling over paper, pens, and stationery at Wunderkammer of the Stad Leest bookstore and then an aperitif and dinner at Bar Misera, so.