Spiridon
Wine Bar
Spiridon is a wine bar in the vibrant South district of Antwerp. It was launched by the team behind notable local spots like Fiskebar and Fiskeskur with a clear focus on drinks and seasonal small plates.
Goyo
Korean
Goyo is a casual street-food-style spot in Antwerp’s South district that puts a Korean-inspired twist on comfort food within a simple, laid-back setting.
Tamo
Asian
Tamo offers a delightful journey into the realm of Thai cuisine, where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a burst of flavours.
Polly
Coffee, Pastries
It’s a small, thoughtfully curated coffee spot tucked near Zurenborg in Antwerp-Berchem.
Kūkai Matcha
Matcha Studio
Its a cosy, highly rated matcha café. It’s known as a laid-back spot to sip high-quality Japanese matcha in its pure form or as creative drinks like matcha lattes, and to pair those with small pastries and treats.
et CLAIRE
Coffee, Pastries
et CLAIRE started out in Amsterdam and has quickly become a talked-about patisserie concept in Antwerp too, bringing a taste of refined French-inspired viennoiserie to the city.
Life is Art
Brasserie
Life is Art is a cosy restaurant in Antwerp. With their unusual interior, fresh products and daily updated suggestion board, they manage to keep on surprising each and every customer in a positive way.
Eppo
Seasonal Dishes
Eppo is a contemporary restaurant in the Berchem neighbourhood of Antwerp that brings a relaxed yet thoughtful dining concept to its table.
Da Giacomo
Italian
Da Giacomo is a small, highly-rated Italian restaurant and pizzeria, beloved for its authentic Italian flavours and welcoming vibe.
Oaas
Coffee, Brunch, Wellbeing
Oaas is a slow café and wellbeing space in Antwerp South that invites you to pause and recharge rather than rush through a meal.
Den Artist
Brasserie, Belgian
Brasserie Den Artist, a popular brasserie where it is always pleasant to sit down, is located on the corner of Museumstraat in Antwerp. Where you can go for dinner or a drink.
Cèpes
French, Italian, Bistro
It’s 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.
Café Betty
Coffee, Pastries
It’s a neighbourhood coffee bar in Oud-Berchem that opened in late summer 2025.
Frituur Reggie
Belgian Frituur
Frituur Reggie is a popular Belgian frituur in the Zurenborg area of Antwerp, known for serving classic Belgian fries and a wide selection of fried snacks and burgers.
Plump
Burgers
If you’re looking for Smashed burgers & funky sharing dishes in Antwerp, Plump is the place to be! They want to elevate the burger to a gourmet delicacy, and they do it well.
Oktober Café
Scandinavian, Coffee, Brunch
It brings a slice of Scandinavian brunch culture to Antwerp’s Berchem neighbourhood, inspired by the founders’ love of Copenhagen.
Café Service
Sharing Dishes
Café Service in Antwerp is a lively bistro and bar, known for its warm atmosphere and thoughtful, seasonal menu that leans on local produce.
Nando
Italian
It’s a warm, family-style Italian bistro nestled in the Wilrijk area of Antwerp, known for its comforting, nonna-inspired cooking and inviting atmosphere.
Gelato Giuliano
Ice Cream Shop
Gelato Giuliano is the place to go for unadulterated Italian ‘gelato’ with a bold, contemporary twist.
Mampoko
Belgian
It’s a cosy Belgian brasserie in Antwerp that’s popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, all-day setting.
Nõa
Coffee, Brunch
Nõa is a cosy coffee and lunch spot that’s become a favourite for relaxed daytime visits. This café focuses on fresh coffee and casual lunch options.
Mea
East Mediterranean
MEA Antwerp is a vibrant restaurant in Antwerp’s Zurenborg district, known for its bold Eastern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and lively atmosphere.
Walvis
Belgian-inspired, Lunch, Dinner
Walvis Antwerpen is one of those easy-going spots where you can drop in any time of day, whether it’s for a relaxed brunch, lunch with friends, or a casual dinner.
Café Recup
Coffee, Brunch
Café Recup on Hopland in Antwerp is a brunch-and-coffee spot that centres on simple, seasonal food and a relaxed atmosphere.
De IJsmaker
Ice Cream Shop
De IJsmaker is quickly becoming a must-visit spot in Antwerp for anyone with a sweet tooth.
CAOS
Mexican, Sharing Dishes
CAOS is more than just a restaurant—it is a culinary destination where the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine are brought to life through a contemporary lens.
Walrus
Belgian Dishes
Walrus is a cosy restaurant in Antwerp’s South district. They serve delicious meals of Belgian cuisine prepared with love in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ruby
Wine Bar & Speciality Beers, Apero
Ruby is a charming bar that has quickly become a local favourite for speciality beers and natural wines.
GIO Pizza Bar
Italian Food, Pizza
Gio Pizza Bar in Antwerp is more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary experience that brings the flavours of Italy to the heart of the city.
Bar Paniek
Summer Bar, Drinks
Bar Paniek is an eclectic summer bar nestled along the scenic Kattendijkdok in Antwerp, offering a unique blend of urban charm and waterfront tranquillity.
Kestè
Neapolitan
Kestè is a Neapolitan restaurant in the heart of Antwerp. At Kestè, they believe in the power of tradition and quality.
MoMu Café
Lunch, Art
MoMu Café is a cosy and welcoming spot, perfectly designed for those looking to work, study, or simply relax in the heart of Antwerp.
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