Ferrier 30 - Antwerpen, Belgium
The uber slick Italian eatery is located in Antwerp's trendy 'Het Zuid' district. Known for its outstanding location just in front of the Royal Antwerp Museum of Art, the glitterati of Antwerp locals enjoy grabbing a bite to eat at Ferrier 30 before going out to their local watering holes or lounge bars.
COMPLIMENTARY: Olives and Mortadella
The restaurant provides all patrons with a complimentary platter of Mortadella and Olives. On one occassion, we brought our dog to the restaurant, and the staff at Ferrier 30 even prepared a bowl of water and a plate of Mortadella for our dog as well!
SEASONAL APPETIZER: Chilled Artichoke with Mustard Vinagrette
I'm a sucker for artichokes any way it's prepared so naturally I simply had to order it. The artichoke heart was nice and meaty however the dressing was almost too overpowering for the smooth and mellow artichoke. I'd even go as far to say that the dressing wasn't made in-house. A real shame. At 13 Euros, one could have expected a bit more pizzazz as the going rate for artichokes in the supermarket is about 1.50 Euro.
MAIN DISH: Spaghetti Bolognaise
Another dissapointment! While the pasta was satisfactory and not overcooked,(such an issue in Italian restaurants these days...) the sauce was utterly bland and the meat seemed as if it had just been microwaved and mixed in at the last minute before serving. The heavy helping of Parmesan cheese did not aid much in altering the flavor. 14 Euro.
DESSERT: Chocolate Mousse
Finally, a tasty dish. I'm a sweet tooth as you might have guessed by now. The chocolate mousse was very good although I found the powdered sugar a bit unneccessary. The cranberries provided a sour twist to the otherwise sweet dessert. 6 Euro.
The last word:
Ferrier 30 is usually a great hangout just before a night out on the town. It's a place to be seen and to bump into other colleagues or friends who probably have the same idea for the evening. On this particular occassion to the restaurant, it wasn't a great culinary experience but usually it isn't that mediocre. I'll definitely be back again. I'll take in the ambience, order a Peroni, and indulge in some Italian food just like I always do.
My Score: 12.5/20
Food: 2.5
Presentation: 3
Ambiance: 3.5
Staff: 3.5
Ferrier 30 - Leopold de Waelplaats 30
http://www.ferrier-30.be/
The uber slick Italian eatery is located in Antwerp's trendy 'Het Zuid' district. Known for its outstanding location just in front of the Royal Antwerp Museum of Art, the glitterati of Antwerp locals enjoy grabbing a bite to eat at Ferrier 30 before going out to their local watering holes or lounge bars.
COMPLIMENTARY: Olives and Mortadella
The restaurant provides all patrons with a complimentary platter of Mortadella and Olives. On one occassion, we brought our dog to the restaurant, and the staff at Ferrier 30 even prepared a bowl of water and a plate of Mortadella for our dog as well!
SEASONAL APPETIZER: Chilled Artichoke with Mustard Vinagrette
I'm a sucker for artichokes any way it's prepared so naturally I simply had to order it. The artichoke heart was nice and meaty however the dressing was almost too overpowering for the smooth and mellow artichoke. I'd even go as far to say that the dressing wasn't made in-house. A real shame. At 13 Euros, one could have expected a bit more pizzazz as the going rate for artichokes in the supermarket is about 1.50 Euro.
MAIN DISH: Spaghetti Bolognaise
Another dissapointment! While the pasta was satisfactory and not overcooked,(such an issue in Italian restaurants these days...) the sauce was utterly bland and the meat seemed as if it had just been microwaved and mixed in at the last minute before serving. The heavy helping of Parmesan cheese did not aid much in altering the flavor. 14 Euro.
DESSERT: Chocolate Mousse
Finally, a tasty dish. I'm a sweet tooth as you might have guessed by now. The chocolate mousse was very good although I found the powdered sugar a bit unneccessary. The cranberries provided a sour twist to the otherwise sweet dessert. 6 Euro.
Outdoor seating and a limited view of the dining room
The last word:
Ferrier 30 is usually a great hangout just before a night out on the town. It's a place to be seen and to bump into other colleagues or friends who probably have the same idea for the evening. On this particular occassion to the restaurant, it wasn't a great culinary experience but usually it isn't that mediocre. I'll definitely be back again. I'll take in the ambience, order a Peroni, and indulge in some Italian food just like I always do.
My Score: 12.5/20
Food: 2.5
Presentation: 3
Ambiance: 3.5
Staff: 3.5
Ferrier 30 - Leopold de Waelplaats 30
http://www.ferrier-30.be/
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