And then came The Jane 2.0. ✨
Chef Nick Bril has reimagined his iconic restaurant in Antwerp’s Montevideowijk — where historic dockside warehouses meet sleek new architecture. The new Jane rises in a bold corten steel structure, perfectly blending industrial heritage with contemporary design.

The new Jane is a total work of art — where Bril’s love for luxury, design, art, and music harmoniously collide. A tapestry by Jeroen van den Bogaert graces the wall, while tons of natural stone form the tables and benches, creating a space that feels both raw and refined.

Now hosting only 28 guests, intimacy takes center stage. Architect Nicolas Schuybroek designed a setting that balances privacy and spectacle — and Bril commands it all like the performer he is, moving seamlessly between the flames, the guests, and the art of the plate 🔥

A master of “glocal” gastronomy — global inspiration, local ingredients — Bril crafts dishes that are creative, soulful, and technically brilliant. His seafood is exceptional, perfected through dry-aging, and his sauces and fermented vegetables add layers of depth. Occasionally, even a touch of molecular magic appears.

Tip for future diners: choose your menu words wisely! Don’t ask for The Full Experience as you can land on the Experience Menu in which you miss out on the Flux Alba and Irish Mör dish.

Still, the highlight of the lunch was unforgettable: Japanese Akita Komachi rice with foie gras, wasabi, and Sicilian gobbetto shrimp — a combination as surprising as it was sublime.

From turbot with smoked mussel to sashimi with nitrogen pearls, Bril mixes glocal soul with luxury, purity with playfulness — orchestrating rhythm and contrast like a true DJ, in both kitchen and sound.

The Jane 2.0 is pure class — from chef to team, design to experience. One of the finest restaurants out there, led by a chef who knows how to delight every palate.

But most of all, it’s a story of resilience. 🙌 Whatever anyone may say, the strength and determination with which Nick Bril has faced his storms is nothing short of remarkable and deeply admirable. Hats off to him, his family, and the entire crew. Less