The Jane’s Antwerp closure is really a reinvention of a Belgian fine-dining landmark
Francophone Belgian reports have framed The Jane as an emblematic starred restaurant closing its doors in Antwerp.
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- La Libre and La DH reported on 7 July 2026 that an emblematic starred restaurant in Antwerp was closing, citing the phrase “Je veux innover.”
- The World’s 50 Best says The Jane moved in October 2025 from its former chapel setting to Antwerp’s historic harbour district.
- The Jane’s official website currently lists the restaurant at Limastraat 5 in Antwerp and presents it as a Nick Bril concept.
- The World’s 50 Best listed The Jane at No. 36 in its 2024 ranking.
The subject is The Jane, the Antwerp fine-dining restaurant associated with chef Nick Bril and originally co-founded with Sergio Herman in 2014. Francophone Belgian reports describe an emblematic starred restaurant closing its doors in Antwerp, with Bril saying he wants to innovate. Independent sources indicate the key development is the closure of The Jane’s former chapel chapter and its relaunch in a new Antwerp harbour setting.
Background
The Jane opened in Antwerp in 2014 and became famous for its former chapel setting, theatrical dining room and international rankings. Its reinvention follows a wider European pattern in which prominent chefs rethink costly, high-pressure fine-dining formats rather than simply maintaining legacy venues unchanged.
What to do
Readers planning a visit should verify the current address, opening days and reservation availability through The Jane’s official booking channels rather than relying on older references to the former chapel location.
Impact
Regional — The impact is concentrated in Antwerp and Flanders: the move changes one of the city’s best-known culinary addresses while keeping the brand inside Antwerp’s hospitality economy.
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