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Cuisine of Antwerpen for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Antwerp will amaze its guests by a large choice of gastronomy options. Fans of Italian cuisine should definitely visit the restaurant named Da Giovanni, which is distinguished not only by delicious menu and elegant interior. This is the place where you will always find nice music and staff ready to accept and entertain guests. Kommilfoo is also a popular restaurant dedicated to international cuisine. The special dishes of this dining facility include roast duck fillet and foie gras. The decoration of Pablos Tex Mex restaurant is reminiscent of the saloons from the movies about Wild West. Here guests will be served excellent delicacies, Mexican tacos and exotic cocktails. This restaurant has gained great popularity among gourmets from different countries.
Top places to stay in Antwerpen - most luxurious hotels
Antwerp is rich in high class hotels. If you search for a luxury hotel in Antwerp, take a look at Radisson BLU Astrid Hotel, Antwerp. This magnificent hotel is located close to the central … Open
If you visit this city during warm months, you should definitely visit Pottenbrug restaurant, which tables are located on the outdoor terrace. Here visitors will find popular dishes from Belgian and French cuisine. Italian restaurant Spaghettiworld offers to its visitors approximately twenty types of spaghetti. Besides the huge menu, the restaurant’s moderate prices have made this place truly popular. The main visitors of this place are tourists and students. La Riva Restaurant is the most romantic place of the city. On evenings this place attracts couples of all ages. The menu contains dishes of Italian, Belgian and French cuisine.
If you want to explore the city's bars, move your feet to Tabac. The bartender of this place constantly offers new and original cocktails and snacks to visitors. Vacationers will be also pleased by the cultural program. Enjoying the delicacies of the local kitchen is much better while listening to modern music and watching spectacular dance performances. Romantic tourists will prefer De Vagant bar, which is always distinguished by its cozy family atmosphere. Here you will find more than two hundred types of beautiful Belgian gin, as well as several hundred varieties of liquor. In addition to exquisite drinks offered visitors are welcome to try original appetizers, salads and desserts. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Old hotels keeping the history of Antwerpen
Antwerp is home to many historic hotels. Not far away from the central square you will find mini hotel B&B JVR 108. The hotel, which is located in a wonderful historic building, has only … Open
In Antwerp, gourmets will easily find the most popular dishes of the classic Belgian cuisine, as well as many interesting regional specialties. Local national restaurants usually cook dishes from seasonal products, so menus tend to change several times a year. Asparagus is one of the most popular vegetables in the region, so local chefs use it in a number of dishes. Dozens of different soups, various vegetable ragouts, and garnish to various meat dishes – the use of asparagus is, indeed, versatile.
Scheepvaart Guests of Antwerp are welcome to try food with asparagus virtually everywhere, from small and inexpensive cafes to elite Michelin restaurants. Guests of Antwerp even have an opportunity to learn to cook asparagus in accordance with the national traditions if they decide to participate in interesting culinary master classes. As a rule, these master classes take place in the historic brewery of De Koninck. Visitors can also sample the best varieties of local beer during excursions in the brewery.
Best hotel choice for romantic escape, wedding or honeymoon in Antwerpen
De Koning van Spanje is a small, beautiful and very romantic hotel. This true gem with a wonderful private garden will leave many pleasant memories and you will want to return there again … Open
In order to get acquainted with the most unusual gastronomic traditions of Antwerp, it is not important to visit expensive restaurants and spend large sums of money. All you need to do is to visit one of the local bakeries. The city is famous for its historical traditions of bread making. Local bakeries cook dozens of various types of bread, the recipes of many of which have been unchanged for centuries. Travelers wishing to learn how to cook the real Belgian bread by themselves are recommended to head to Bokrijk Museum. Several years ago, a bakery was opened in the territory of the museum, so now visitors can attend it and participate in regular master classes.
Antwerp Steak remains the most popular local meat dish. Local chefs compare cooking a steak to art. RAS restaurant is one of the best places to enjoy the juicy meat. This restaurant is famous for cooking steaks in accordance with old recipes. French fries are usually the most popular garnish to the meat. Steak is also often served with a variety of sauces. Seafood dishes are widely present in menus of Antwerp restaurants. Numerous gourmets visit the city for the sole purpose of trying fresh mussels. This seafood is cooked in a variety of ways, and the so-called “sailor’s mussels” is considered the simplest and the most frequently cooked dish.
Shopping in Antwerpen - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
Shopping in Antwerp can be an unforgettable adventure. Popular shops and shopping centers are located very close to outstanding historical monuments, so a shopping trip always resembles an … Open
It is safe to say that wafers are the most popular national dessert that one can find in virtually any dining venue in Antwerp. Local chefs have turned this simple, at a glance, dessert into a true culinary masterpiece. Fluffy Belgian wafers are served with whipped cream, fresh berries, and fruit, various syrups and chocolate. The dessert is inexpensive, and guests of the city can buy freshly baked wafers right on the street in numerous stalls. Tourists can follow locals and eat the dessert with a glass of cold beer by one of the local breweries.
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♥   Restaurant 'Graanmarkt 13' Antwerpen. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Yamayu Santatsu' Antwerpen. Type - Japanese|Sushi. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Het Gebaar' Antwerpen. Type - Creative. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Verso Café' Antwerpen. Type - International. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ko’uzi' Antwerpen. Type - Japanese|Sushi. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bún' Antwerpen. Type - Vietnamese. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'De Godevaart' Antwerpen. Type - Creative. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Schnitzel' Antwerpen. Type - Classic cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'De Reddende Engel' Antwerpen. Type - Regional cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Renaissance' Antwerpen. Type - Italian. 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Antwerpen

Mechelen
Brasserie 't Vlietje invites guests to try the best dishes of regional cuisine. This restaurant is decorated in accordance with the traditions of the past and serves great dishes from various types of meat and poultry. The menu offers a rich selection of first courses, and in spring and summer, visitors can enjoy a wide choice of dishes from local farm vegetables. Besides ... Open »
Brussels
Amadeus is one of the best restaurants devoted to national cuisine. The restaurant’s hall is decorated in the style of past centuries. You can find many positive feedbacks and comments about dishes from this restaurant. Original nutty bread is one of main "specialties" of this restaurant. Chefs here always try to please every customer, so you will be genuinely satisfied. ... Open »
Leuven
Among gastronomic establishments, the popular pub Lapaz is worth visiting. There, in addition to beer and branded snacks, visitors can enjoy creative cocktails. Part of the pub tables are located on the street, so visitors always have an opportunity to relax in the fresh air. According to seasoned travelers, the best Belgian beers are served in the Commerce restaurant. It also ... Open »
Breda
It is important to mention that local chefs cook seafood in a way that doesn’t interfere with the natural taste and texture. Fish and seafood can be boiled, baked or stewed but rarely roasted, especially in the national cuisine restaurants. Perhaps, herring is the only exception – local people like herring baked with green beans and onion. Salted herring remains one of ... Open »
Gent
Many cooking experts claim that national cuisine of Gent is very similar to French cuisine. Among the dishes that are loved by citizens the majority is made of seafood. The menus of local restaurants offer a wide selection of vegetable dishes, as well as widest choice of alcoholic beverages. Local restaurants are a true gift from heaven for vegetarians. Each institution offers ... Open »
Dordrecht
Continue sampling seafood delicacies and Mediterranean specialties at Villa Augustus. Simply no other restaurant in the city offers such a variety of seafood. Original salads, grilled food, and exotic delicacies will please all fans of this culinary direction. Bellevue restaurant specializes in cooking French cuisine. It never ceases to attract its numerous guests not only ... Open »
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