Barriq — Restaurant in Antwerp

We stayed three days in the city of Antwerp. Our hotel recommended your establishment.

We came there: the first time, we were moderately well received. This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. It is well decorated. We wanted to dine there. What a disappointment: the reception was cold, not to say icy. We don't speak a word of Dutch. The waitress made no effort to advise us. As the concept is to share dishes with friends / lovers, we would have appreciated that the young woman recommended the restaurant's specialty. We then took a dish thinking that it was a plate with Thai flavors. It was 2 small flavorless sandwiches. We told him. The waitress then told us to educate ourselves: Google is our best friend. She clarified: look on Instagram.

We told him of our dissatisfaction, his lack of friendliness. She sent us back a feeling of 'shabby'. It is very expensive for what is served. No sense of service. No questioning. It is therefore difficult to have an attentive and benevolent listening. This restaurant may seem attractive and luxurious. This is false: it is very expensive and...

If I could I would rate zero. I sat down when the restaurant had only one table full and was given the menu. I chose 3 courses set menu, the starter came very quickly (bread toast with gambas taste, no real gambas could be located!) ! Th n a huge group came and I waited for 45 min until I no longer felt hungry and decided to leave (and after asking the waiter to check with the kitchen). While paying, the staff woman told me that I should have checked if a big group was coming before sitting down WHAT?! No apology, no sorry it was all my fault for not checking if a huge group was coming !!!!! Insufferable arrogant staff, 26 euros for pieces of bread flavored with fish and a bottle of sparking water that you cannot even take with you which means they can top it up and reserve it to the next customer. Take your...

I've visited this establishment five times to date, and each experience has been exceptional. The evening offerings center around a tapas-style dining experience, which is consistently delightful. For lunch, guests have the choice between the tapas selection or a two-course lunch menu, which includes 2 options for both starters and main courses. The restaurant is run by a dedicated couple, making it a must-visit destination. Their passion and commitment to quality shine through in every aspect of the...