Bracc

The story

Bracc Brings Coastal Bistro Energy to Antwerp

The kitchen and its founders

Bracc brings a sunlit bistro concept to Antwerp, where chef Céline Bracke shares the kitchen with co-owners Lot De Graef and Camilla Ardui. Their recent Le Fooding listing recognizes a kitchen that balances refined technique with unpretentious service. The team designed the space to function as both a dedicated restaurant and a connected bar, allowing guests to transition seamlessly between the main dining room and Bar Lucy.

Plates that travel the coast

The bistro-style cooking favors bright compositions over heavy tradition, starting with house-made focaccia baked until puffy and served warm. Ultra-thin veal arrives layered with stracciatella, black olives, wild herbs, and XXL capers, then finished with a smooth mackerel sauce. Slow-cooked pork cheeks rest atop creamy polenta before receiving a sharp pour of chimichurri and sweet datterini tomatoes.

A room built for lingering

Interior details pull directly from mid-century American architecture, with French cement tiles covering the flooring and walnut wood veneer panels lining the walls. Bright yellow window frames reflect natural light during lunch service and cast a warm glow after dusk. The venue doubles as a listening room on Thursday nights when local studio musicians descend for acoustic sets that turn classic bistro dinners into communal gatherings.