Top Spots in Antwerp.
Food Scene
Fiskebar
12 Marnixplaatsbest fish restaurant in town...
De Zeven Schaken
24 Braderijstraatsplendid traditional food...
Restaurant Mandraki
13 Kaasruiaround the corner...
Falafel Tof
32 Hoogstraateasy going falafel restaurant...
Lombardia
78 Lombardenvestfamous vegetarian restaurant...
Ciro's
6 Amerikaleisplendid traditional food...
Restaurant Le John
25 Kasteelpleinstraatsupurb, price as well, but for once in a while…
Lucy Chang Antwerp
16 MarnixplaatsChinese Restaurant...
Zaowang Zuid
72 ScheldestraatSushi Restaurant...
Izumi
44 Beeldhouwersstraatjapanees...
Den Artist
45 MuseumstraatBrasserie with traditional great food...
Brood en Spelen
23 Oude Beursbest bakery in town (and just around the corner!)
OP IS OP
63 Prekersstraatsuper-fantastic Japanese food at gentle prices - take-away as well!
very-very easy-going dining café - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
60 locals recommend
Dansing Chocola
159 Kloosterstraatvery-very easy-going dining café - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ha, a really fine place to discover! A Kreta-Greek restaurant with fantastic owners and some real lovely people working here. Please do for sure our regards! =;))
Mimis
7 GierstraatHa, a really fine place to discover! A Kreta-Greek restaurant with fantastic owners and some real lovely people working here. Please do for sure our regards! =;))
Loa
77 HoogstraatFantastic fast food restaurant - do deliveries and take-away as well
new tasteful wine/spirits bar & pizzeria (same owners as Le John, see below) at 2min
6 locals recommend
Barbarella
58 Grote Marktnew tasteful wine/spirits bar & pizzeria (same owners as Le John, see below) at 2min
Vegan: serving not only healthy but also animal-friendly dishes that will wow you with their beautiful presentation and tastiness. Only one or two main dishes are served each day.
Bites & Wines
60 Oude BeursVegan: serving not only healthy but also animal-friendly dishes that will wow you with their beautiful presentation and tastiness. Only one or two main dishes are served each day.
sushi restaurant with as well sashimi, nigiri, sushi, hoso maki, temaki, futo maki
28 locals recommend
Zaowang
22 Oude Koornmarktsushi restaurant with as well sashimi, nigiri, sushi, hoso maki, temaki, futo maki
Zaowang
22 Oude Koornmarktlike the restaurants (2 in town), but as take away
located in the majestic Bourla Theater, which considered by many to be Antwerp’s best entertainment venue (and for sure one of the very best looking ones!!!). Belgian and French cuisine
52 locals recommend
Bourla
7 Graanmarktlocated in the majestic Bourla Theater, which considered by many to be Antwerp’s best entertainment venue (and for sure one of the very best looking ones!!!). Belgian and French cuisine
Indian restaurant hidden within the streets of Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter
24 locals recommend
Aahaar Delux
23 Lange HerentalsestraatIndian restaurant hidden within the streets of Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter
Bar Italia
56 Graaf van Egmontstraatpizzeria that offers at least 5 different veggie toppings, besides its daily suggestions
serving up some of the freshest and tastiest falafel in the city since 1973.
30 locals recommend
Beni Falafel
188 Lange Leemstraatserving up some of the freshest and tastiest falafel in the city since 1973.
mainly serves international fusion vegetarian food made from organic ingredients and prepared in a homey style. has a shop as well.
16 locals recommend
De Broers van Julienne
45 Kasteelpleinstraatmainly serves international fusion vegetarian food made from organic ingredients and prepared in a homey style. has a shop as well.
(niece of the mentioned brothers of Julienne... =;))) serves lunch and has a shop as well (veggie).
Juliette
4 IJzerenwaag(niece of the mentioned brothers of Julienne... =;))) serves lunch and has a shop as well (veggie).
Next to the regular burgers, they offer vegetarians as well a selection of yummy, meatless burgers served with a side of fries.
53 locals recommend
De Burgerij
8 Sint-LaureiskaaiNext to the regular burgers, they offer vegetarians as well a selection of yummy, meatless burgers served with a side of fries.
Kioku
47 Oudevaartplaatsjoys of Asian cuisine through the Japanese, Thai and Nepalese dishes.
Frituur n°1
1 Hoogstraatprobably the most renown ‘frituur’ in the world (…)
Fine asian (street-food) cuisine in a small garden with a super nice young staff...
39 locals recommend
Camino
4 MuntstraatFine asian (street-food) cuisine in a small garden with a super nice young staff...
For sure for beer lovers: great selection of beers plus a beer-themed menu...
13 locals recommend
Billie's Bier Kafétaria
12 KammenstraatFor sure for beer lovers: great selection of beers plus a beer-themed menu...
Günther Watté
30 SteenhouwersvestFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
PIERRE MARCOLINI Antwerp Store
25 SchrijnwerkersstraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
The Chocolate Line
50 MeirFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Neuhaus
1 Korte GasthuisstraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Chocolatier & Confiserie Burie
3 NationalestraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Drinks & Nightlife
Vitrin
14 Marnixplaatsfancy designers’ spot...
Café Hopper
2 Leopold de Waelstraatjazz place to be...
De Muze
15 Melkmarktlive music (jazz+) and a tremendous history in this dirty old town...
one of the (late-night) places to be — be aware for the tramways on that corner!!
41 locals recommend
Korsakov
1 Sint-Jorispoortone of the (late-night) places to be — be aware for the tramways on that corner!!
real fine café on the market square —with a sunny terrace till late in the afternoon...
Maurice & Dietrich
32 Grote Marktreal fine café on the market square —with a sunny terrace till late in the afternoon...
Cabron
1 Kaasruilate night cafe, concerts, hip-experimental style
Cfou
4 Koepoortbruglate night cafe, concerts, expositions, grungy style, at 5 min walking
Pinot
21 Vrijdagmarktfine wines and tasteful ‘amuse-gueules’ (nibbles) on a beautiful spot
the eclectic café you can see from your window: down in the alley on the corner. (Please just call them in case they would be too noisy!!! One never knows… +32 3 225 19 81)
Café au lait
8 Oude Beursthe eclectic café you can see from your window: down in the alley on the corner. (Please just call them in case they would be too noisy!!! One never knows… +32 3 225 19 81)
Cafe De Stengel
5 Braderijstraatday café on the ground floor, next to our main entrance! Be gentle to Anna!
Well, some call the Kulminator the best beer-pub in the world. And with more than 800 different beers – mostly Belgian but also many international – it's hard to argue.
30 locals recommend
Cafe Kulminator
32 VleminckveldWell, some call the Kulminator the best beer-pub in the world. And with more than 800 different beers – mostly Belgian but also many international – it's hard to argue.
Very fine salads on a beautiful spot. Don't tell anybody, but on this market place it has presumably the last sunny spot as well, late in the afternoon.
JUNO
5 VrijdagmarktVery fine salads on a beautiful spot. Don't tell anybody, but on this market place it has presumably the last sunny spot as well, late in the afternoon.
Arts & Culture
One of the most beautiful sculpture museum parks around the WORLD! In case you can spent one extra day, make sure to pay a visit! (There is a fine castle with resto and bar / summer terras as well...) PS. Check the opening hours; they differ according to the season!
83 locals recommend
Middelheim Museum
61 MiddelheimlaanOne of the most beautiful sculpture museum parks around the WORLD! In case you can spent one extra day, make sure to pay a visit! (There is a fine castle with resto and bar / summer terras as well...) PS. Check the opening hours; they differ according to the season!
The Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu) is a premiere fashion museum, located in one of the world's fashion epicentres; Antwerp. MoMu opened its doors in 2002, with a mission to collect, conserve, exhibit, and foster the creation of Belgian fashion
152 locals recommend
ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatThe Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu) is a premiere fashion museum, located in one of the world's fashion epicentres; Antwerp. MoMu opened its doors in 2002, with a mission to collect, conserve, exhibit, and foster the creation of Belgian fashion
The MuHKA —Museum of Contemporary Art- in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, and it is one of the most important art museums in Belgium...
147 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
32 LeuvenstraatThe MuHKA —Museum of Contemporary Art- in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, and it is one of the most important art museums in Belgium...
In the MAS | Museum aan de Stroom you’ll become acquainted with Antwerp in the world and with the world in Antwerp. Use all your senses to discover the city’s rich past, the river and the port. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and be surprised by the many large and small details of this architectural gem...
475 locals recommend
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
1 HanzestedenplaatsIn the MAS | Museum aan de Stroom you’ll become acquainted with Antwerp in the world and with the world in Antwerp. Use all your senses to discover the city’s rich past, the river and the port. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and be surprised by the many large and small details of this architectural gem...
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is closed for renovation until 2019. Despite this, the collection remains close by and accessible, since selected highlights can be admired at various host venues in and around Antwerp. Check their website!
—The most impressive Belgium art museum is the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, in Antwerp. The museum's permanent collection ( Over 7000 works) is one of the most important collection in Europe. It has unique paintings by Flemish Primitives such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling as well as the work of Quinten Metsijs, the founder of the Antwerp Art School.
98 locals recommend
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1 Leopold de WaelplaatsThe Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is closed for renovation until 2019. Despite this, the collection remains close by and accessible, since selected highlights can be admired at various host venues in and around Antwerp. Check their website!
—The most impressive Belgium art museum is the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, in Antwerp. The museum's permanent collection ( Over 7000 works) is one of the most important collection in Europe. It has unique paintings by Flemish Primitives such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling as well as the work of Quinten Metsijs, the founder of the Antwerp Art School.
A wide range of national and international photographers and artists exhibit their work in the photo galleries and at exhibitions of the FoMu.
You'll find as well a detailed historical collection of equipment and a great museum’s library where there are more than 35,000 titles on offer plus an extensive range of magazines and a wealth of documentation on Belgium and foreign photographs.
145 locals recommend
Photo Museum of Antwerp
47 WaalsekaaiA wide range of national and international photographers and artists exhibit their work in the photo galleries and at exhibitions of the FoMu.
You'll find as well a detailed historical collection of equipment and a great museum’s library where there are more than 35,000 titles on offer plus an extensive range of magazines and a wealth of documentation on Belgium and foreign photographs.
The Ethnographic Museum (Etnografisch Museum) of Antwerp highlights non-European ethnic groups from Africa to Asia and Oceania to the Amerikas.
The total collection, which was started in 1864, now comprises some 33,000 objects and it is still constantly being added to.
Ethnographic Museum
The Ethnographic Museum (Etnografisch Museum) of Antwerp highlights non-European ethnic groups from Africa to Asia and Oceania to the Amerikas.
The total collection, which was started in 1864, now comprises some 33,000 objects and it is still constantly being added to.
The Rubens House Museum is the place where most of Pieter Paul Rubens paintings (around 25000 pieces!) were created by him and his assistants..
The Rubens House Museum
WapperThe Rubens House Museum is the place where most of Pieter Paul Rubens paintings (around 25000 pieces!) were created by him and his assistants..
This museum hosts the oldest surviving print presses in the world together with complete sets of dies and matrices.
In 2005, the museum was the first museum in the world to be put on the UNESCO Heritage list.
81 locals recommend
Plantin-Moretus Museum
22 VrijdagmarktThis museum hosts the oldest surviving print presses in the world together with complete sets of dies and matrices.
In 2005, the museum was the first museum in the world to be put on the UNESCO Heritage list.
Entertainment & Activities
Oudaan, Antwerp Local Police
5 OudaanIn case you really got LOST...
Essentials
Mini supermarket at the left side of our entrance door... with a very gentle shop owner; Ahmad aka Toni! (As well very handy for your last-minute shopping needs...)
Rahmani / Ahmad Jaweed
1 BraderijstraatMini supermarket at the left side of our entrance door... with a very gentle shop owner; Ahmad aka Toni! (As well very handy for your last-minute shopping needs...)
Beenhouwer Buysere
Just around the corner...
Butcher Van Dun
101 NationalestraatFor sure one of the best butchers in town! Please do our regards! =;)))
Zeevishandel De Eendracht
53 HoogstraatExcellent fresh fish, right across the market square...
Medium sized grocery shop; reaaaally renown for their in-house coffee roasting!! Our regards to them!
Jespers Van den Eynde nv
47 OeverMedium sized grocery shop; reaaaally renown for their in-house coffee roasting!! Our regards to them!
Groenplaats
GroenplaatsAlbert Hein... do you need some more explanation?
The Nature House
29 Otto VeniusstraatBio supermarket — A bit further away, but super for all biofood!
Everything Else
Ha! This is the very best cinema in town, just around your corner!!! The comfy place where one can see the the best art movies, excellent authors films or those beautiful films that were not commercial enough for the 'mainstream' circuit... On top you'll find a very atmospheric, cosy bar in the basement. Enjoy!! http://cinemacartoons.be
50 locals recommend
Cinema Cartoon's
4 KaasstraatHa! This is the very best cinema in town, just around your corner!!! The comfy place where one can see the the best art movies, excellent authors films or those beautiful films that were not commercial enough for the 'mainstream' circuit... On top you'll find a very atmospheric, cosy bar in the basement. Enjoy!! http://cinemacartoons.be
Shopping
Antwerp is of course renowned for its fine taste on various products, through the ages: Take the fabulous Antwerp art scene, the remarkable fashion scene, or the diamond shops, the beers and their supurb cafés, the food markets, the restaurants... You can shop till you really drop, be aware!
The Nationalestraat is a dangerous quarter for fashion addicts, since you'll find very fine shops in the neighbourhood of the Fashion Museum, MoMu.
44 locals recommend
Nationalestraat
NationalestraatAntwerp is of course renowned for its fine taste on various products, through the ages: Take the fabulous Antwerp art scene, the remarkable fashion scene, or the diamond shops, the beers and their supurb cafés, the food markets, the restaurants... You can shop till you really drop, be aware!
The Nationalestraat is a dangerous quarter for fashion addicts, since you'll find very fine shops in the neighbourhood of the Fashion Museum, MoMu.