Antwerp Restaurants

  1. De Kleine Zavel

    De Kleine Zavel Gezellig (cosy, convivial atmosphere) bistro-style décor and an informal atmosphere belie this restaurant's standing as one of the most sought-after and reliable eateries in the whole country. Fusion cooking with an accent on fish and Mediterranean flavours are the go. For wine lovers there's an extensive world list, and those into beer will find old wooden crates incorporated into the rustic décor. Parking is handy on the nearby quays.

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  2. Eethuisje De Stoemppot

    Granny would feel right at home in this place. Big portions of stoemp (mashed potatoes) are slapped onto plates and paired with a boerenworst (sausage) or a spiegelei (fried egg).

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  3. Lamalo

    For many years this kosher Mediterranean restaurant was one of the area's best-kept secrets. Relocation and an image (and price) hike means it's now well known outside this quarter. The cuisine is from Israel, Lebanon and Morocco. The plate of 10 assorted meze (for two people) is excellent. Décor-wise it's warm but suffers no nonsense.

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  4. Walrus

    Modern atmospheric eetcafé (eating café) at the southern end of 't Zuid, in an area ripe to take off. Its out-of-the-way location means few tourists come here - this is local central. Sit on the terrace to see the sails of the controversial new Justitiepaleis, or dine inside on dishes any Belgian Mum would be proud to serve. Very kid friendly, too. To get here take tram 12 (direction Bolivarplaats) from Gemeentestraat near Koningin Astridplein.

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