Restaurant Misera is an à la carte fine dining restaurant with a focus on fish & shellfish, owned by Nicolas Misera and his wife Yasmin. Chef Nicolas is the son of one of the youngest Belgian Michelin-starred chefs in the 1960s, Hans, and was groomed by his father to follow in his footsteps. A few years ago, Hans passed away, but he would have been extremely proud of the impressive career path Nicolas has since taken, working in Michelin-starred establishments such as those of Wout Bru, Hendrik Dierendonck and Sergio Herman. From the very first meeting with interior designer Studio Bjorn Verlinde, the chef made it clear that he knew exactly what he wanted for his new restaurant: small, with an open kitchen, a counter with a few seats, and a handful of tables in a beautiful, cosy setting. Every meal would be a tête-à-tête with the chef, and it would be a tribute to his late father. Chef Nicolas Misera has a somewhat mysterious, dark side that reveals his affinity for black and muted colors. These elements were translated into the interior by using a dark colour palette and adding primal materials such as oak wood and raw steel, in a bunker-like space that was already constructed of rough concrete. Custom benches were upholstered in leather with a seemingly sleek but comfortable seat. The chef himself decorated the interior with items from antique shops or items he found or received, along with art from his artist friends and from his late father. The result is a sleek but very personal interior with a laissez-faire touch in which guests feel at home. We're extremely proud to have contributed with the light plan of this fantastic hotspot in Antwerp, Belgium!
Misera, Antwerp (BE) Hospitality
Architect
Studio Bjorn Verlinde
City
Antwerp, Belgium
Photographer
Brando