On a sunny Sunday my husband and I went for a walk and stumbled upon Belgian Wines. So we thought…read morewhy not? The interieur is low key and is both a wine bar and a wine shop. You can sit and enjoy a glass or buy a bottle to go. We decided to do both and the wines didn't disappoint. There are also meat and cheese plates available - maybe next time! We spoke briefly with one of the owners about the shop. If you eat around Antwerp, a lot of the wines will look familiar. It turns out that Belgian Wines is their supplier. I am a strong believer in eating local, so I really like that Belgian wines are being promoted in the city. Plus they're delicious! The only thing holding me back from a full 5 stars is that there was a full table when we arrived of tourists and once they left, the two waitresses spent a good 5 minutes loudly making jokes and mocking them. I mean, the bar is not so big, so my husband and I were both a bit uncomfortable. If they make fun of them, are they going to make fun of us too when we leave? That won't stop me from returning, but will make me hesitant to stay too long in the shop.

lovely place, I went there this weekend and the people were really nice,…read more great wines too,

This coffee shop is so good ! We stopped in Antwerp during our cruise, and I decided to go check…read moreout the city. A coffee bar is always a go-to spot for me, so when I spotted O-Cortado, I had to stop by. First impression was excellent, as I was greeted by the person at the counter. I ordered a caramel macchiato, and the gentleman brought it to my table on a beautiful tray with a napkin + cookie. Lovely. The music and decor are both awesome, too! So glad I stopped by!! You should too :-) Carson C. Visalia, California

From the owner: O-Cortado is a warm, cosey coffee and wine bar in the heart of the historic city center in Antwerp.read more

Feel welcome like a real friend in the middle of the tourist area. Stunning location (back wall…read moreinside is the outside wall of the cathedral), and, most important, well above average service and atmosphere. Throw in a unique selection of wines you never guessed you really wanted to get to know, and you'll guess why you're better off booking a table. Very recommended! Feel like you're really in the best café in the Provence.

Atrocious service; such a shame as the location and wine are wonderful…read more Living in Antwerp more than 13 years we are always eager to try new restaurants/winebars. When this place opened up a few years ago, we were delighted to taste their great wines. At the time we put their frankly "rude", service down to newbie nerves. However, on our 2nd and 3rd visit we had that sinking feeling that although the location, and wine were spectacular, it really is not right to hand over hard earned cash to restaurant owners who treat their paying customers this atrociously. After a gap of almost 1 year, we arranged to meet people there last night. I can honestly say I have never experienced such rude, aggressive behavior from a restaurant in my life. I get they were tired and they wanted to close. But here's the thing; don't sell the most expensive bottle of wine to someone if you want them to leave 10 minutes later and certainly do not lean over a guest and aggressively ask if they don't like your wine as they are not drinking it fast enough. If you are from a Country where service is as important as the quality of food/drinks, then avoid this place at all costs. You might get lucky and the owners good be in a good mood if not, a visit here is likely to ruin your night in an otherwise super city.

My husband and I had about an hour to kill before our dinner reservations and searched for a bar in…read morethe area. That's how we found Bar Pour Boire. The interior is dimly lit and decorated with art. I can only describe it as intimate and romantic. Will definitely go back!

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A couple of Dutch friends of mine introduced me to this wine bistro. They raved about their…read moreempanadas and their soup. They would drive from Rotterdam all the way down to Antwerp just to enjoy their food. That says a lot about this place. I find the price quite reasonable. I tried the Feta and Spinach Empanada while my sister ordered their Veal Empanada. I have to say they were superb. Full of flavor and they were baked to perfection. The menu suggests wine pairing for each dish listed. It made it easy for me to order the perfect wine to go along with our meals. Thumbs up!

This is the most annoying place to have a drink. Wait for 30 minutes before someone takes your…read moreorder and then wait another 30 minutes and still have norhing to drink. DO NOT GO THERE!!!