Eating Around with Em

Cèpes Antwerp

Bistrot Cèpes (often just Cèpes) is a stylish and friendly traiteur-style bistro in Antwerp’s Markgravewijk, known for fresh, seasonal lunch and dinner dishes as well as takeaway meals you can enjoy at home. While it’s rooted in French-inspired bistro cooking, the kitchen also serves items straight from the display counter like salads, warm dishes, and house-made preparations that change with market availability. It’s both a casual spot to grab a bite and a place to linger with an aperitif or light dinner in a warm neighbourhood setting.

The heart of Cèpes is the quality and creativity in its cooking: expect things like salads, cooked dishes and chef-made comfort food alongside well-paired wines. On Thursdays, there’s a set Italian three-course menu, while other days showcase à la carte bistro dishes that reflect the seasons and the ingredients available that week. Whether you’re dropping in for lunch, picking up food to take home, or enjoying an apero with friends, Cèpes offers an inviting, flavour-rich experience right in one of Antwerp’s charming residential quarters.

Price category: €€

Website Cèpes

Em’s star rating

Lunch at Bistrot Cèpes with colleagues was such a good choice. The pasta vongole was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the burrata with lemon felt light and full of flavour. It was delicious, and I will definitely be coming back here.

Fun fact

Bistrot Cèpes often pairs its daily changing dishes with wines selected to match the seasonal ingredients, so your lunch isn’t just tasty but thoughtfully matched, like mini wine-pairing lessons during your meal.

Photo Gallery