Dieter Vander Velpen’s interior design is underpinned by his commitment to preserve the building’s historic character. Stripped down to its bare essentials, the space’s austere aesthetic of exposed brickwork, handcrafted plasterwork, sand-coloured concrete floors and timber beams harks back to its days as a carriage house, while a collection of contemporary furniture imbue the space with subdued elegance. Natural materials like wood, stone and bronze ensure that the furniture, many of which have been custom made, harmoniously blend in despite their sleek design. Pieces that stand out are Vander Velpen’s etched marble benches sitting on top of patinated bronze bases, softened by grey suede cushions, and the free-standing, sculptural bar counter designed by Belgian designer Arno Declercq, who is also responsible for the restaurant's fireplace, feature mirror and floor-standing candle holders.

Subtle juxtapositions between the clean-cut lines, polished textures and immaculate craftsmanship of the modern furnishings, and the weathered patina of the building fabric create a harmoniously interplay between old and new, further brandishing the restaurant’s ethos.

Similarly, Chef Njegos Kalicanin’s five course menu, which he describes as “pure, honest and straightforward”, combines classic recipes with intense flavours and surprising combinations in dishes such as butternut squash with goat’s cheese, dates and vanilla beurre noisette, barbarie duck breast served with tamarind crème and Jerusalem artichoke, and lemon pie with basil ice cream. With plans to regularly invite chefs from around the world to create other eclectic dishes, this is a restaurant that is drawing from the past while firmly looking to the future.