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Repasse Antwerp

Repasse in Antwerp is a restaurant built around a simple but distinctive idea: generous, classic dining. The name itself refers to an old tradition where waiters would come back to the table and offer you more of a dish once your plate was nearly empty.

That concept still shapes the experience today, with certain dishes served “en repasse,” meaning you can get an extra portion. The kitchen focuses on classic Belgian and French cuisine, with dishes like shrimp croquettes, steak tartare, roasted chicken, and côte à l’os, all prepared in a straightforward, flavour-driven way.

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Em’s star rating

Repasse is a good spot for classic, no-nonsense food. The quality is there, and the portions are generous, which makes it feel worth it. Nice, relaxed atmosphere too. It’s an easy place to settle in for a proper meal without it feeling too formal.

Fun fact

The whole idea behind Repasse comes from an old dining tradition where waiters would come back to your table and offer you a second serving of the same dish, and they’ve kept that concept alive, so for some dishes, you actually get that extra round without asking.

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