Gelato Factory
Ice Cream Shop
Gelato Factory is the initiative of Herman Tackaert. After a short intensive training as an ice-cream maker (‘gelatiere’) in Italy, he gave his professional life a totally different direction and, in 2010, set up his own ‘Italian style’ ice-cream parlour in Antwerp South.
DIVIN by Sepi – permanently closed
Wine Bar
DIVIN by Sepi is a charming wine bar located in Antwerp South. Perfect for both aperitifs and dinner, it offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for wine and food enthusiasts.
Satay
Asian
Satay is a cosy little restaurant in the centre of Antwerp. Unique to Satay are the dishes with Asian influences inspired by the famous ‘street food scene’.
L’Amitié
Sharing Concept
Good food & wine in a relaxed atmosphere. That’s what L’Amitié in Antwerp is all about. You can go there for a nice lunch or dinner with friends or family.
Camino
Asian Fusion, Sharing Dishes
Camino offers a culinary journey through Asian flavours. Embracing the spirit of sharing, their menu features diverse dishes served as soon as they’re ready.
Nordica 31
Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee, Pastries
Nordica 31 introduces patrons to the delights of Nordic street food, speciality coffee and tea, and their signature home-baked sourdough.
Café Shilling
Brasserie
Café Shilling, where better to start the day than near KMSKA, where you can come for refreshing breakfasts and delicious coffee as early as eight in the morning.
Meat & Eat
Meat
Bistro Meat & Eat delivers exactly what its name promises: well-cooked, flavourful meat in a relaxed bistro setting.
Goro Goro Ramen – permanently closed
Asian Food, Ramen, Gyoza’s
Goro Goro Ramen is a standout ramen destination located within the WOLF Food Market in Antwerp’s historic Felix Pakhuis.
Roji
Sushi, Japanese
Roji is a restaurant that combines the French and Japanese kitchens at its finest in the heart of historic Antwerp.
Andy Roasters
Coffee
Andy Roasters is one of Antwerp’s standout speciality coffee spots, rooted in a clear obsession with quality and craft.
Le Souffleur
Speakeasy Cocktail Bar
Le Souffleur is a speakeasy cocktail bar in Antwerp. It really is worth making a reservation! The whole process and mystery surrounding it is an experience in itself.
Sumac – permanently closed
Lebanese
Sumac is a Lebanese-inspired restaurant in Antwerp specialising in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with a focus on fresh mezze and sharing plates.
Patine
Wine Bar, Bistro
Patine is a well-established wine bistro and café in Antwerp’s vibrant South district, right across from the KMSKA.
BelRoy’s at Nine
Cocktails
BelRoy’s at Nine sits right in the historic centre of Antwerp, tucked away near the Cathedral of Our Lady. It feels a bit like a hidden spot.
Pont Neuf
Seafood, Fancy
Pont Neuf sits on the water in Antwerp’s ’t Eilandje district, right by the MAS and dockside views. It opened in 2020 under chef Tommy Bocklandt with a clear focus on seafood.
Umami
Asian
Umami has become a well-established name in the city’s dining scene with more than a decade of history.
Have a Roll
Pastries
Have A Roll is one of those spots I just can’t walk past. The cinnamon rolls are fresh, soft, and honestly hard to choose from. The place itself is small and cosy, which I like.
Nives
Coffee, Pastries
Nives is a breakfast and lunch spot in Antwerp, nestled right by Harmoniepark in a striking white building with a generous terrace overlooking greenery and a children’s playground.
Barchel
Breakfast, Lunch
Barchel has been part of Antwerp’s breakfast and lunch scene since 2016, housed in a classic building near Stadspark with high ceilings, parquet floors and an airy interior filled with natural light.
Péti’do
Pizza Sharing
Péti’do in Antwerp is a pizza spot where everything revolves around sharing. Think smaller pizzas made to mix and match, with light dough and toppings that range from classic to a bit more playful.
PICI
Italian
Pici (Muntstraat) and its sister location, Pici (Dageraadplaats), are Italian pasta restaurants in Antwerp that focus on simple, fresh ingredients and traditional pasta making.
Morso
Grill, Cocktails
Morso is a restaurant and cocktail bar located near the Scheldt, in the historic centre of Antwerp.
Cobra
Sharing Dishes
Cobra in Antwerp is best described as a sharing-style, modern bistro restaurant with an international menu.
Fugu Sushi
Asian, Japanese
Fugu Sushi Bar in Antwerp is a small spot in the Zuid area that focuses on Japanese cuisine, with sushi and sashimi at the centre of the menu.
Repasse
Brasserie
Repasse in Antwerp is a restaurant built around a simple but distinctive idea: generous, classic dining.
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