Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

A place with a bit of a quirky edge. The name means Grandmother in Flemish and there are dozens and…read moredozens of photos of Grandmother photos on the wall. Apparently they are supplied by patrons. There seemed to be a good mix of locals and tourists. The menu is straightforward enough. I ordered mussels in a white wine sauce and it was quite the feast. I had the dark beer which is my favorite but they have a really good list. Ed tried the house 'red' beer that turned out to be very fruity, but with a hearty alcohol content. He ordered one thing, veal, but what came out seemed ab entirely different dish, chicken and pork. He enjoyed it so it was OK. He ordered potato croquettes with it and they were good. I thought I might get the ubiquitous fries (frites) but that didn't happen. They did give me a container of mayonnaise which one would assume is for fries, but when I inquired the waiter said it was for the mussels (?!) I guess I had to take his word for it. The portions were good and we left satisfied even with the glitches.

I wanted an authentic beef stew for dinner and thought a place that named themselves after Grandma…read morewould be decent. Service was standard, food came out pretty quickly. I ordered: - Shrimp croquette - there's small shrimps in this. Not small pieces of shrimp, but small shrimps. A bit of a surprise for me. Was OK tasting. - Fries - used to dip in my stew. I will admit maybe this is a ME thing, but the fries I've had here in general have not been stellar. Too potato-y and not crispy enough. - Beef stew - supposed to be the highlight. Flavors were OK, but the meat was just kind of dry and not very tender. After a while the sauce was a bit salty. The portion was good though. Overall OK, just the beef stew wasn't that great for me. It seems I should have ordered the mussels though, as so many other tables ordered it. Next time I will try that instead!

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Nicely appointed restaurant with friendly staff who are happy to assist and explain in English what…read moredifferent menu options are. I was happy that there was an English language menu available. However it didn't contain the prices so had to be cross referenced as best as possible with a Dutch language copy. Theres a 3 course menu option for €38 which effectively means you get dessert for free and makes it slightly better value. I ordered the Seabass, and although I had quizzed the server about the dish, she omitted to mention that this was cooked on the bone. I think this should be made clear with fish dishes. Prices are just a little but on the high side for what you get, especially for drinks.

I'm Belgian but thought I'd write this in English in case there are any tourists fancying a…read morefantastic 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!