In this trendy district of Antwerp, Le Pristine is synonymous with Sergio Herman’s stylish trademark. The hip, laid-back café is open all day (with or without a booking) for casual snacks and nibbles such as mussels from Zeeland flavoured with lovage and savoury pecorino or a mini Mediterranean-style pizza on an aspic theme. The restaurant sports an upmarket, neo-industrial-loft vibe courtesy of a high ceiling, polished table service and a modish interior that mingles designer and vintage details. In the ubiquitous open-plan kitchen, Gianluca Vetrugno rolls out his manifold talents, blending Italian romanticism and seafood delights with great sensitivity. Balanced, fresh and acidic, even surprising at times, illustrated by a carpaccio of gambero rosso, jazzed up by bloody orange and pistachio. We recommend the spinach and ricotta cannelloni stuffed with Eastern Scheldt lobster and paired with a delicate mousseline sauce of champagne and fresh sea buckthorn. Purity and generosity go hand in hand at Le Pristine, which puts on a high-flying, world-class show every time.

Unique Things About Le Pristine Restaurant

• Located in the Theaterbuurt of Antwerp
• A Michelin-starred restaurant with a focus on Italian cuisine
• Has a rating of 5/5 stars based on 1 review
• Offers a unique dining experience with a price range that is considered 'het mag wat duurder' (a bit pricey)
• Features a terrace and serves lunch and dinner

Signature Ingredients

• Local fish and seafood from Belgian waters (and Zeeland heritage): Central to Le Pristine’s creative reinterpretation of Italian cooking. The menu emphasizes ultra-fresh seafood as the cornerstone of dishes, reflecting Sergio Herman’s Zeeland roots and a commitment to regional, ocean-forward ingredients.
• Oysters (oesters): Frequently featured as a standout seafood component in courses and amuse-bouche, highlighting the restaurant’s emphasis on pristine shellfish and delicate preparations.
• Scallops (jakobsmuscheln): A prominent seafood element in many dishes, illustrating the house’s refined handling of shellfish and its seafood-forward Italian approach.

Tasting Menu

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Signature dishes (current menu on Uber Eats)

• Pasta ragù 'Le Pristine' - €19,50
• Pizza Porchetta, courgette, pistache pesto - €22,50
• Tiramisu 'Le Pristine' - €14,00
• Pasta alla Norma, aubergine, kappertjes, olijf - €18,50
• Pizza pompoen, stracchiatella, gorgonzola, walnoot - €19,00