In middle of Station-neigbourhood a unusually posh restaurant is situated at highest floor Hillit Hotel. Terrace has splendid view, and place was crowded(with typical Russian and Diamant-themed guest). Food is classic, good but not excellent. Portions(especially starters and dessert) are to small and overpriced. Wines are expensive. Good for business lunches and foreign guests.
Veek n.
Place rating: 3 Austin, TX
While visiting Antwerp, we came to Gran Duca on a recommendation from a colleague who lives locally. It’s situated on the 6th floor of a hotel a block from the gorgeous old central train station. Gran Duca has a beautiful outdoor patio for dining al fresco — with a great view of the city — but it’s uncovered, this was a cold and rainy night, so we opted to eat in. The dining room is comfortably elegant and its big windows still allow a lovely view. Service was cordial and professional. Gran Duca specializes in Italian cuisine. I started with a glass of prosecco and a bowl of house made minestrone. The soup was served piping hot, ladled from a silver tureen. There was enough soup for two bowls. I ate them both. Vegetables were finely minced and shredded, and the broth had a delicious flavor — like my nonna used to make. For second course I went with a primo pasta dish — a penne pasta with a traditional, spicy arrabbiata sauce. The pasta was just barely al dente, and the sauce had the perfect balance of chili pepper for the tomatoes and herbs. A kick without being overwhelming — just angry enough. Well done. No room for dessert tonight but I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and would come again if I’m ever back to Antwerp. I felt the prices are a tad high but not enough to keep me from revisiting. Ciao!
Jan M.
Place rating: 3 Prague, Czech Republic
We went for a lunch and I have to say it was quite a disappointment. the staff is ok and tries to be helpful, but the pasta we had was average at most for the price. would not come back.
Shon I.
Place rating: 1 Mt Pleasant, SC
As I set here my glass is empty and I have only had my Antipasto after one hour. Not sure when or if the first plate will arrive but the one thing I’m sure of is that their will not be a second plate.