I stopped by De Arme Duivel for dinner recently and tried their Stoofvlees (Flemish Stew). Similar…read moreto other places, the stew had nice chunks of beef and was flavourful and thick/hearty. What stood out the most was the Chicory salad as it was refreshing and made it less greasy (as it was slightly bitter) throughout the meal. Overall, I'd give it 8.5/10

The beef stew is AWESOME. The shrimp croquette is deliciously soft on the inside and crispy on the…read moreoutside. And the healthy portion of French fries tops everything off nicely. I also had a draft beer, which was tasty as well. The staff is friendly and attentive. And if you're lucky enough, you can choose between sitting indoor or outdoors- either way this restaurant has a great ambiance to match the food!

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.

The Upside: Solid food. Nice vegetarian options (pesto pasta & goat cheese salad - to be specific)…read more Nice atmosphere and location in the city. I've been 3 or 4 times now and probably will go back given how much I like the food. The Downside: Service. Service is generally slow and once with a group of 5 we were forgotten about for an hour because one person ordered a soup and the rest of our order was apparently not put in. Further the waiter would not give the table some tap water along with our meal and drinks forcing us to buy bottled spring water (7.5euro) - on a table of 5. Inexcusable.

We love this place. Great veg curry as well as fantastic steak. Great service. I cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about this simple but reliable and tasty place.

Queen A's Kitchen is a small restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere in the lobby of the Queen A…read moreHotel. We came here for dinner and got the white wine mussels with fries and a pork loin. Mussels are in season, so they were good. The pork loin was wrapped in ham, but was a little on the dry side. Luckily, it came with a portion of gravy. They mostly serve Leffe beers.

This food was great! We weren't sure because of the lack of folks inside but so glad we stopped…read morehere.

A place with a bit of a quirky edge. The name means Grandmother in Flemish and there are dozens and…read moredozens of photos of Grandmother photos on the wall. Apparently they are supplied by patrons. There seemed to be a good mix of locals and tourists. The menu is straightforward enough. I ordered mussels in a white wine sauce and it was quite the feast. I had the dark beer which is my favorite but they have a really good list. Ed tried the house 'red' beer that turned out to be very fruity, but with a hearty alcohol content. He ordered one thing, veal, but what came out seemed ab entirely different dish, chicken and pork. He enjoyed it so it was OK. He ordered potato croquettes with it and they were good. I thought I might get the ubiquitous fries (frites) but that didn't happen. They did give me a container of mayonnaise which one would assume is for fries, but when I inquired the waiter said it was for the mussels (?!) I guess I had to take his word for it. The portions were good and we left satisfied even with the glitches.

I wanted an authentic beef stew for dinner and thought a place that named themselves after Grandma…read morewould be decent. Service was standard, food came out pretty quickly. I ordered: - Shrimp croquette - there's small shrimps in this. Not small pieces of shrimp, but small shrimps. A bit of a surprise for me. Was OK tasting. - Fries - used to dip in my stew. I will admit maybe this is a ME thing, but the fries I've had here in general have not been stellar. Too potato-y and not crispy enough. - Beef stew - supposed to be the highlight. Flavors were OK, but the meat was just kind of dry and not very tender. After a while the sauce was a bit salty. The portion was good though. Overall OK, just the beef stew wasn't that great for me. It seems I should have ordered the mussels though, as so many other tables ordered it. Next time I will try that instead!

From the owner: Voor een lunch of diner kan je in Lokal genieten van de verfijnde Belgisch-Franse keuken in een…read moregerenoveerd, rustig en gezellig kader. Gelegen aan het Harmonie-en Albertpark, zeer gemakkelijk te bereiken. Ons gepassioneerd team staat voor je klaar van maandag t.e.m. vrijdag, we zijn doorlopend geopend. Ook hebben we de mogelijkheid om groepen te ontvangen tot max. 50 personen. Er wordt gewerkt met een vaste menukaart aangevuld met seizoensgebonden suggesties. Bij mooi weer serveren we graag buiten op het terras. Van harte welkom, Lokal team

Very cool and creative place. As a vegetarian Im always frustrates I can't have a Krok but at this…read moreplace I had a few options and was really happy about it. It's a tiny place and seems like a one man show, so you can't be in a rush, but definitely worth it!

Adorable little place with vintage interior. Themed after ( late) queen Fabiola…read more Friendly, personal service. Good, strong coffee. Melow jazz music for cozy atmosphere. Food is delicious and much choice.

Great options for vegetarians! So many different types of meals to choose from, and they do a great…read morejob with still making it taste great. Definitely recommend the avocado toast; it's cliche, but it's divine. The place is intimate with retro vintage vibes. It's a two man show with owner running the restaurant and a chef in the back. Definitely recommend if you're in Antwerp.

Came for Saturday lunch. There is an English menu if you ask. Focus on fresh, veggie-ful light…read more(though large portion) meals. I had the chicken and hummus "toast" which is thick-cut, fresh bread lightly toasted and piled high with fresh grilled chicken, hummus, salad, pickled veg (which I swapped for seasonal veg). My husband had the roast beef toast with similar ingredients save for the meat. It was tasty but required deconstructing and eating with knife and fork ... and I kept getting distracted by the quinoa salads topped with goat's cheese that came out and looked yummy (and were most popular). There was also a quinoa base quiche that looked lovely and sold out fast. Service was friendly but took some time (just down to being busy not necessarily inefficiency or lack of trying). Good selection of local beers and Belgium based juices and teas, and wine and cocktails too. Focus on local, healthier options including alternatives to meat and grains, and on the more expensive side as these types of cafes tend to be: our bill was €38 for two sandwiches, a soup of the day, a beer and a juice

I've been to Danieli il Divino multiple times, most of them pre-Yelp and yes, the setting is nice;…read moreyes, the food is good but no, the service is plain rude. My mum and I had something to celebrate and we both wanted to eat some good Italian without having the hassle of going into the city centre so we decided to go to Daniele Il Divino. Parking was a breeze, we found a spot right in front of the door but I can imagine that it gets more difficult at peak times as there is no dedicated parking for them. The restaurant setting is really beautiful, the neighborhood is just really pretty and the glass dome inside really compliments the location - although a bit outdated it doesn't feel wrong. The food is also a hit, this time I had the pasta with truffles which was very good. I have tried several other dishes before: the grilled giant prawns are delicious and the pasta is always cooked nicely al dente. In addition, their tiramisu is scrumptious. It's Italian classics done properly. So why not more than 3 stars? The service is consistent: consistently rude, uncaring and inattentive. As a result, I find Danieli Di Divino overpriced: on more than one occasion I've paid between 80 to 100 euro a person. At that price point I expect good quality food and excellent service. The food is indeed not bad but it is being dragged down by the extremely snobby waitstaff. There are many other good restaurants in Antwerp who do combine excellent service with fantastic food within this range. I've deliberately waited a few times before writing a review: I like their food but I cannot help it to feel ripped off every time I go. Regardless of the price, I do think everyone should be treated with respect. Bottom line: I want to like Danieli Di Divino but I don't and I prefer to spend my hard earned money somewhere else.

Please Read ! Terrible evening Friday 2nd June. Appalling…read moreand disgraceful insult from the female manager on the night, I believe her name is Ennis. I am visiting from London with my wife and 2 children Aged 5 & 7. The food and service the night before was outstanding and so this was our 2nd successive night there. Sadly we had only been at our table about 10 mins and the drinks arrived. The waiter accidentally spilt a hot latte over my wife as he was giving us our drinks. It was hot unlike the ridiculous remark from this manageress as she comments saying it was not hot as the milk had cooled it down. It was very hot. My wife's white blouse was ruined and she stank of coffee. It went over her cardigan and also hurt her arm although no damage to the arm but it was painful at the time. I will leave a picture of my wife's blouse. The manageress offered to have it cleaned and I explained we go home in the morning so wouldn't work. She then offered my wife 1 drink, I jumped in and said no to which she then offered me 1 drink and when I said no, then she offered our 2 children a drink. Come on, 1 lousy drink. I declined. At the end of the main course as we didn't really stay long as the night was sort of ruined. This manageress now insulted us 10 fold by discounting the bill 4 euros. I immediately pulled her up and said this is an outrageous insult, my wife's meal should have at least been free, I mean a pizza. Realistically though on reflection we should have been offered all our meals for free as the Manager who has to take the responsibility for anything like this happening would show some decency. No just a 4 Euro Latte for free. I felt her attitude was arrogant and literally she was now embarrassing me in front of my family, making me argue the case that 4 euros was not an insult and normally she would give nothing. And really from then on it was just silly sarcastic comments back and forth. I mean lets go Out for a meal and have a hot latte poured over you and then be made to defend an outrageous gesture of so called good will in front of everyone. In the end and very reluctantly she deducted my wife's pizza from the bill. But adds the cost of the latte that she had previously deducted. The point is This lady didn't care and how dare she treat us like this and ruin our evening. Darren Dutch: Vreselijke avond vrijdag 2 juni. Verschrikkelijke en schandelijke belediging van de vrouwelijke manager in de nacht, ik geloof dat haar naam Ennis is. Ik ben op bezoek vanuit Londen met mijn vrouw en 2 kinderen van 5 en 7 jaar. Het eten en de service de avond ervoor was uitstekend en dus was dit onze 2e opeenvolgende nacht daar. Helaas waren we pas ongeveer 10 minuten aan onze tafel en kwamen de drankjes aan. De ober morste per ongeluk een hete latte over mijn vrouw terwijl hij ons onze drankjes gaf. Het was heet, in tegenstelling tot de belachelijke opmerking van deze uitbaatster, terwijl ze zegt dat het niet heet was omdat de melk het had afgekoeld. Het was erg heet. De witte blouse van mijn vrouw was kapot en ze stonk naar koffie. Het ging over haar vest en deed ook pijn aan haar arm, hoewel er geen schade aan de arm was, maar op dat moment deed het pijn. Ik zal een foto achterlaten van de blouse van mijn vrouw. De uitbaatster bood aan om het schoon te maken en ik legde uit dat we 's ochtends naar huis gaan, dus dat zou niet werken. Ze bood mijn vrouw toen 1 drankje aan, ik sprong erin en zei nee waarop ze me toen 1 drankje aanbood en toen ik nee zei, bood ze onze 2 kinderen een drankje aan. Kom op, 1 waardeloos drankje. Ik weigerde. Aan het einde van het hoofdgerecht omdat we niet echt lang bleven omdat de nacht min of meer verpest was. Deze uitbaatster heeft ons nu 10 keer beledigd door de rekening 4 euro te verdisconteren. Ik trok haar meteen omhoog en zei dat dit een schandalige belediging is, de maaltijd van mijn vrouw had op zijn minst gratis moeten zijn, ik bedoel een pizza. Realistisch gezien hadden we bij nader inzien al onze maaltijden gratis moeten krijgen, aangezien de manager die de verantwoordelijkheid moet nemen voor zoiets als dit, enig fatsoen zou tonen. Nee, gewoon een Latte van 4 euro gratis. Ik voelde dat haar houding arrogant was en letterlijk bracht ze me nu in verlegenheid in het bijzijn van mijn familie, waardoor ik beweerde dat 4 euro geen belediging was en dat ze normaal gesproken niets zou geven. En eigenlijk waren het vanaf dat moment alleen maar dwaze sarcastische opmerkingen over en weer. Ik bedoel, laten we uit eten gaan en een hete latte over je heen laten gieten en dan een schandalig gebaar van zogenaamde goede wil verdedigen waar iedereen bij is. Uiteindelijk trok ze met tegenzin de pizza van mijn vrouw van de rekening af. Maar voegt de kosten van de latte toe die ze eerder had afgetrokken. Het punt is dat het deze dame niets kon schelen en hoe durfde ze ons zo te behandelen en onze avond te verpesten. Darren