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What to order at Le Pristine
- Must order
- The crudo of the day and a wood-grilled fish; the pasta course rotates with what was shopped that morning.
- Signature dishes
- Crudo plates, Wood-grilled fish, Pasta of the day
- Editor tip
- Closed Sunday and Monday. The Cafe two doors down is the better-value breakfast and lunch option.
CuisineModern Belgian-italian
Price€€€€
Neighborhoodtheaterbuurt
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Signature dishes: Crudo plates, Wood-grilled fish, Pasta of the day
Must order: The crudo of the day and a wood-grilled fish; the pasta course rotates with what was shopped that morning.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The Cafe two doors down is the better-value breakfast and lunch option.
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Location
Address: Lange Gasthuisstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp
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