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In the quiet Flemish town of Schilde, just east of Antwerp, Casello brings a precise, contemporary take on modern French cuisine. The restaurant, which has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, is led by chef Kate De Sadeleer-Leroy, with Evelien Weyn as leading lady and sommelier Steven Goossens curating the wine list.
The dining room balances fine dining with an unpretentious warmth. The team’s focus is on letting the ingredients speak — from small snacks like bruschetta with yellow caviar to more composed plates. The menu changes with the seasons, and the kitchen works within the framework of modern cuisine, building dishes that are clean, balanced, and visually restrained.
A meal at Casello might begin with a classic Sazerac or a stirred cocktail built on pineapple rum and amaro, before moving into appetizers and mains that lean on French technique. The wine list is European-leaning, with Champagne from Aubry, Burgundy from Guillot Broux, and Portuguese whites from Niepoort, among others. After dinner, the bar offers a short list of digestif cocktails.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, with outdoor seating in warmer months and private party options. It also offers takeaway and catering. The atmosphere is refined but not stiff — the kind of place where the service is attentive without hovering, and the food is the center of attention.
Casello’s Michelin Recommended status reflects the consistency and clarity of its cooking. For those looking for modern French cuisine in a setting that values both craft and comfort, it is a clear choice in Schilde.
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