The service here is spectacular. Incredibly nice waiters. Attentive and caring. Fast reaction and…read morefood delivery. It makes you feel well attended, to an extend that you forget how complicated running a restaurant is. It feels like natural smoothness. The space is grand and kind of a historical site. It has been serving food and spirits to the Antwerp community for a while. And that translates into a very present charm. And the food is great. All classic Belgium dishes are cooked here, and in an excellent way. As a visitor, it was a great way to be familiar to what Antwerp has been in the past, and how that keeps being part of its cultural ecosystem.

This was our FIRST dinner after arriving to Belgium on our trip and it did not disappoint…read more Firstly, the interior is absolutely stunning. It is beautifully decorated with ornate chandeliers and really aggressively sized flower arrangements. The service was spectacular also. Our incredible waiter was super patient as my elderly parents who you would think literally haven't left the house in the last three years (because they pretty much haven't) struggled to order dinner for the first time in a minute. GF and I wanted to order something fitting for the ambiance and attempted to both order a Kir Royale however we were regrettably informed that they had run out of cassis for the evening. We went with the next best thing, champagne. My parents ordered wine. To start, GF ordered their asparagus "la flammade" (that was from memory and is probably wrong) which was white/albino asparagus topped with a parsley and hard-boiled egg concoction and swimming in butter. I am borderline with asparagus and this wasn't my favorite but other members of my party found it enjoyable. My dad ordered the shrimp croquettes for his appetizer which he very much enjoyed. For our mains, my mom and I both ordered the vegan version of their chicken fricassee with soy meat, mushrooms, and a really wonderful and tasty sauce. This was served with rice instead of the traditional version of the dish's frites. My Dad ordered the traditional version with chicken and also enjoyed his meal. He thought the white rice was PARMESAN CHEESE and put my rice on his lmao. GF ordered the Niçoise salad which she reports was "underwhelming". We started arguing by the time we were ready for dessert so decided to pay the bill and leave but honestly that place is so awesome inside I could live in that restaurant.

Dropped in on the chance a quaint cubby hole may have some yummy food. And I was not disappointed !…read more Flemish menu revealed a nice selection of steak and lamb, to order with delicious sauces to taste. I picked the filet Mignon with mustard cream sauce which came on a well designed plate in a pour gravy ceramic dish. Huge potato with 4 oz of garlic butter packed inside and a modest well balance salad on the side. Just s perfect blend of color and taste. The waitress was patient with us and explained the menu well. Just a great experience in the old city with all the nostalgia of Antwerp. Definitely close to city center without the tourist feel.

Beware if you are traveling on business and are having a meal on your own. A lot of restaurants in…read morethe historic city center turn their nose up at you. This was of the three I tried one evening. Waitress may no attempt to if there was a way to accommodate another diner. Never got to taste the food even though previous good reviews brought me there.

I hesitated to book due to some negative comments, but whatever happens in the past is done and…read moregone. Sat at the window with open clue to a small parc. We took a sublime 5 courses menu with wine. The portions in good Valence and the tastes fenomenal. Congratulations to the chef for inventing the combinations. A real treat for the eye and taste pallet.

From the owner: Le Zoute Zoen vaart meer dan ooit een verfijnde én betaalbare koers. In het elegante zwart-wit…read moredecor dat met zijn statige deuren, kristallen lusters en hoge spiegels onmiddellijk aan Parijs uit de jaren '30 doet denken, begeleidt zaakvoerder William Loonen je van begin tot eind zoals het hoort. In de keuken serveert mede-eigenaar Lars Block zowel geraffineerde gerechten als eenvoudige klassiekers: van gebakken ganzenlever met dadelchutney en rode biet tot de huis-gerookte zalm met sjalot en van dry-aged Spaanse Rubia Gallega entrecôte tot een oerdegelijke vol-au-vent.

Definitely right up there as the best meal I've ever had and one of the last before I moved back to…read morethe US from the EU. If I could eat meals like that every single day I totally would. I went for the lunch menu and totally loved being able to watch all the food be made, made me very excited to eat it seeing all the care that went into each individual dish. Everything was exceptionally fresh. All of the staff was very friendly and very attentive, we never went without water or bread and had opportunities to ask questions, we were treated very well (we were wearing very casual street clothes as it was quite hot in Antwerp at the time) and exactly like everyone else (they were some pretty fancy people there :D). We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with the chefs who you could tell very much loved their work. I would totally visit again!

Een fantastisch mooie zaak met een niet te formeel karakter en uitzonderlijke keuken. Ik ben fan!read more

Enjoyed an exceptional dining experience at The London restaurant…read more On arrival you are warmly greeted and welcomed into this beautiful space to dine in. We enjoyed the 5-course offering. Each plate was perfectly presented and the food was so flavorful and delicious. The attention to detail is impressive as is the service. Our photos tell the story. Additionally the Chef/Owner Tommy comes to your table and takes you on an adventure as he explains your main offerings. You will leave here delighted with the food and service.

From the owner: Wij hebben voor dit nieuwe avontuur op het eilandje in Antwerpen ‘Mondiale’ smaken gevangen in alle…read moregrootse restaurants in Thailand, Singapore, Australië & Mexico.​ In ons restaurant ​ willen wij u graag laten proeven van onze ervaringen, van andere smaken en belevingen.

Although often skeptical about Asian Fusion restaurants, the covered terrace-garden of Lollapalooza…read morewas too cute not to try. We ordered an entrée to share (lollapalooza scampi) which looked and felt more like a dish than an entrée (very filling too, even for two). For a main dish, we took the thai beef salad and chicken red curry. The beef salad was AMAZING. Chicken curry was good, but nothing exceptional. I would definitely go back, as there were many intriguing dishes on the menu ;) Staff is very friendly and helpful, atmosphere is cozy and romantic.

" We love kids. But please keep yours at your table, unattended kids will be given a shot of…read moreespresso and a free puppy. Thx!" *glimlach* Dit kan niet slecht worden... Lollapalooza is ge-weld-ig lekker eten én veel én lekker én.... Ondertussen drie keer geweest en drie keer naar huis gegaan met een gevoel van 'man, ik heb zalig gegeten'. De kaart is beperkt maar wegens mijn passie voor exotisch eten en de lekkere keuzes, is het nooit evident om een gerecht te kiezen. Enorm handig is hun aanduiding wat betreft pikantheid van de schotels ("eet" "eel eet" enz...) Hier kan je je niet verslikken! Snelle bediening, knusse omgeving (veel rode en kleuren en grote muurschilderingen), enig nadeel is misschien dat je wel degelijk moet reserveren. Aanrader!

From the owner: Lunch with sandwiches, salads, fresh soup of the day and other suggestions every week…read more Extensive apero with different dishes to share. Accompanied by tasty drinks, all night long. On Sunday, 1 meal serves as 3: brunch, lunch and aperitif. We deliberately chose a vegan food menu, where you can sometimes pimp a dish to veggie, using fresh organic cheese. Very vegan friendly, but also very casual. In addition, we opt for products with a story; if it is not organic, it is local, seasonal, recycled, natural, handmade, fair trade, ...

L infintiste is not a restaurant but an experience. Imagine a restaurant where you have only the…read morecook, making the food and bringing it to your table, no waiter - you help yourself in the fridge, no menu- you decide based on chef proposal, and you make your own bill. Food is awesome- we have got the honor to manage twice to get a table at this place. Creative, colorful and tasty. Infintiste is an adventure and love it!

Had cappuccino and lunch at September. They didn't have any English menu but the staff was friendly…read moreenough to help me roughly translate the lunch menu located inside. It seems like the menu changes quite often which I find intriguing.... I had a salad with something like babaganuosh (aubergine goo goodness). Everything tastes very fresh and well put together, my guess is that the raw ingredients are of great quality. The coffee was also better then usual! Also a plus point for not being in the touristy area... If you ever get tired of eating oily frituur food in Antwerpen then maybe September could be a great break for you.

From the owner: september. is een duurzaam restaurant waar de producten eerlijk en de wijnen levend zijn…read more De basis en het vertrekpunt van september. is de onderlinge samenwerkingen met de boeren. Het menu stemt zich af op hun teeltplan, hun aanbod biologische groenten, vruchten, bijzondere bladgroenten, wilde kruiden en oude graansoorten. De keuken van september. tracht de pure smaken van het veld op uw bord te brengen. De groenten bepalen de sfeer en het ritme. “De keuken dient als atelier waarin we exploreren, eigen wandelpaden begaan en als beeldhouwer en kunstfotografe onze vorm en eigen expressie geven aan de gerechten. Met oog op duurzame keuzes trachten we ongepolijst de schoonheid van onze eigen velden, bodem en identiteit te brengen.” — Ann Van der Auwera, chef De smaakvolle eigenschappen van groenten spelen de hoofdrol, geleid door duurzame zero-waste principes en traditionele bewaar en kooktechnieken