Very glad we planned to visit De Rooden Hoed when visiting Amsterdam…read more The service was top notch and our server was charismatic, fun, and helpful! We were seated at an intimate table next to a window where we could let the energetic nightlife fall into the backdrop. High recommend for this reason! Our meals and accompaniments were tasty and served in proper temperature with beautiful presentation. My dining partner opted for the lobster and I the shrimp, neither of us disappointed!

Finding a restaurant to choose from in old town Antwerp is really hard given the choices, but since…read moreElfde Gebod was fully booked, De Rooden Hoed was the next choice, and I'm glad since it's a pretty good choice. The menus and the whole place all gives a Belgian seafood vibe with lots of upscale selections like mussels, steak, scampi, etc. The entire menu is in Dutch, so bring a friend or use Google translate! Much of their beer has tons of belgian dark beers and more than the food menu! I think they have 4 pages of just beers and drinks while only having 1 for food haha. We ordered the one with mussels ( gegratineerde musselen) with torched cheese on the top and the runds steak. We also downed a their chocolate and dark beer which the chocolate beer in particular is a must try. The mussels were extremely good and cooked perfectly, the cheese mixed well, and the steak was cooked rare and delicious. I did post the receipt so you can see but basically the meal with appatizer amounted to about 42 euros per person which is what I expected for a more upscale place like this. I think if you only know English it can be a challenge to read the menu, but I still recommend this spot for a fancy meal.

A regretful choice - 50 Euros got us food on par with Burger King. I had been craving a burger and…read morewas sorely disappointed. The staff was preoccupied, the food was unappetizing and cheap, the experience meh, and the price... not worth it.

Looking for another veggie burger for our evening meal, we chose Ellis & especially as seeing they…read moreserved Beyond Meat burgers. Got the classic with some darn & tasty fries The previous reviewer who commented on the burger being smaller than the bun was not lying. The bun dwarfed the burger but it was Beyond Meat so it was flavorful & the bread was also soft & flavorful There is a QR code on the table where you can place your order but they still make you pay at the counter which is weird that they want you to be at your table & not congregate inside but then they don't let you pay online but it's just an observation The fries were crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside = perfection! This all combined, makes us fans

Super gimmicky. Being from NYC myself, I guess you can say that the burgers here are a homage to…read moresome of NYC's famous landmarks. I came here unexpectedly because everything in Antwerp seems to close at 7pm and was told that I had a shot of not starving myself at Old Town...where I found myself pulled in by the bright, flashy Broadway-esque lights as a desperate salvation for food. I'm no burger expert and there is no really such thing as a "New York burger". A burger is a burger. I had the Empire Cheeseburger with and overall, it was an enjoyable burger. Large in size and sandwiched between a toasted sesame roll, the beef patty and toppings were juicy and tasty. Whatever that "secret sauce" was, it wasn't that distinctive, so I couldn't really taste it. I had a side order of Belgian fries and I wasn't too excited about those; they were more on the dry side. Pricey for a fast food restaurant, but the good quality of the burger totally did the price justice. If you add on fries to your burger, there's a "deal" for an additional €3.60, which I didn't find it that much of a deal since the fries were subpar. The atmosphere of this place is really nice, though. Seems like mostly the young come here after work for happy hour to hang out.

Delicious. Cool spot and great burger. Bun was fresh. Definitely stop by. Beer was also good and…read morecold.

When my boss found out I was going to Antwerp, he highly recommended this place, and I totally…read moreunderstand why. We had so much fun at this place and the experience was just so unique from just about anything we've been to. I feel it's important I give the same advice that the lovely German couple gave to us while my wife was pouring over the (very short) menu. "Just get the ribs, honey!" If you come here, come here for the ribs. If you don't want ribs, or don't like ribs... that's ok. But you might be happier going somewhere else. The vibe and the service of the place were great. I loved how if you asked for wine, they would bring a MASSIVE bottle to your table and just measure what you drank at the end. As for the food, the curry butter potato was excellent. As for the ribs, I'm American and I LOVE BBQ - so I'll be honest, if you're a sommelier of ribs, they won't be the best you ever had. But they're good and it's all you can eat. So just sit back and have fun. This is a place you go for the experience, and the food doesn't detract from it at all. I will totally drag anyone I'm with to this place if I find myself in Antwerp again. Excellent.

Went twice during my visit in Antwerp. The rib sauce is almost addicting, with a unique flavor…read more Curry butter baked potato, incredible!! The service was absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend Amadeus to one in the Antwerp area. Reservations are recommended! When in the area again I will be sure to stop by!!

Very conveniently located next to the pier and attractions in Antewarp…read more If you order the mussels, be aware that it is meant for sharing as the portion is HUGE!!!

Now I have eaten mussels all over the world. But let me tell you there is nothing better than this…read more The chef's mussels on the menu is the way to go. This is not a plate for one. Last count and we are not done is 3 dozen mussels. And when ur done the broth is one of the best soups around.

Excellent meat, friendly staff and good price/quality ratio. We had the classic stone grill paired…read morewith house wine and a very tasty dessert. Would recommend for all meat lovers.

Stopped in ok our first night in Antwerp, they were quite busy but more than willing the…read moreaccommodate us around 8:30pm. The service was friendly and attentive, the food (for the most part) was quite delicious albeit our tag was quite high, and overall I'd recommend this place to eat in central Antwerp Pros: friendly and fast service, rarely had to Wave any of the wait staff down. The main courses were excellent, even my Italian food hating S.O was quite impressed. The alcohol was also quite inexpensive as well Meh: appetizers pricy and quite bland Food: Smoked Salmon Penne (4.5/5): Salmon forward, with the saltiness one would expect from smoked salmon, the creamy need cut though it very nicely. Pasta al dente, highly enjoyable. Veal with Gorgonzola (4/5): Veal almost perfectly cooked, tender, Gorgonzola creme sauce powerful softened by the heavy cream, pasta still al dente, S.O cleaned his plate Calamari (1/5): Flavorless, chewy, couldn't be improved even with delicious tarter sauce. Over priced

Friendly service and solid italian food. Had a tomato soup, tagliatelle aglio with scampi and red…read morehouse wine. tasted good and fresh. the tomato soup was basic but authentic. scampi to the point. What I missed where good pasta. this was common pasta you can buy everywhere.

Very nice and cosy place, I like the authentic vintage window, and the according decoration…read more Beautiful graphic design for the menu ! People there are easy going, human and helpful. The menu offers: breakfasts, brunchs, soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts at differents price ranges, and affordable. Really good, generous and healty food ! Easy to join when you come from E19, and easy to park near the place.

Tasty home made iced tea and a B.L.T.E makes a great lunch!…read more The salad my neighbour was eating also looked delicious but they are a bit more expensive than the sandwiches. Make sure to make a reservation for lunch as the place gets crowded!