Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
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What to order at Frites Atelier
- Must order
- The classic frites with stoofvlees on top; the beef-fat fry is the point.
- Signature dishes
- Premium frites, Stoofvlees fries, Belgian sauces
- Editor tip
- Counter service. Take the cone for a five-minute walk to the cathedral steps and eat with the spires above.
Signature dishes: Premium frites, Stoofvlees fries, Belgian sauces
Must order: The classic frites with stoofvlees on top; the beef-fat fry is the point.
Tip: Counter service. Take the cone for a five-minute walk to the cathedral steps and eat with the spires above.
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Location
Address: Korte Gasthuisstraat 32, 2000 Antwerp
More casual dining in Antwerp
Bistrot L'îlot ★ 4.4
Bistrot L'îlot in Antwerp is a 30-seat seasonal bistro on Eilandje. Chef Sander De Saegher runs the kitchen with a tight short-menu approach.
Signature: Seasonal small plates, Natural-wine pairings
Order: The four-course seasonal menu with a natural-wine pairing; the kitchen leans Loire and Burgundy.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book a fortnight ahead; only 30 covers per service.
BÚN Bar & Restaurant ★ 4.3
BÚN in Antwerp is a Vietnamese bar and restaurant on Volkstraat, listed in the Michelin Guide for Vietnamese cooking on Belgian organic produce.
Signature: Bún noodle bowls, Bánh mì, Vietnamese small plates
Order: The bún noodle bowl with grilled pork and a glass of natural wine.
Tip: Little Bún is the smaller takeaway sibling for quicker counter eating.
Marolus ★ 3.9
Marolus in Antwerp is a lunch restaurant on Hendrik Conscienceplein between the cathedral and Carolus Borromeus church. Located in Historisch Centrum.
Signature: Belgian lunch plates, Pasta, Salads
Order: The Belgian dish of the day; the kitchen rotates stoofvlees, a fish plate and a vegetarian option.
Tip: Lunch only, no dinner. The square's terrace seating is the better seat in summer.
Berlin ★ 4.0
Berlin in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie on Kleine Markt that serves breakfast through to late-night plates, popular for unbookable weekend brunch.
Signature: All-day breakfast, Brunch plates, Burgers
Order: The brunch plate with eggs and in-house granola; served until 16:00.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends. Arrive before 11:00 to skip the queue.
Mampoko ★ 4.0
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Bistro plates from breakfast through to late dinner.
Signature: Brasserie classics, Mussels in season
Order: The mussel pot in season; pair it with a glass of Bolleke on tap.
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Lunch fills with the local office crowd.
Bocadero ★ 4.0
Bocadero in Antwerp is a beach-bar brasserie on Rijnkaai 150 on the Eilandje waterfront. Casual plates and a long summer aperitivo. Priced at €€.
Signature: Fish and chips, Burgers, Beach-bar bowls
Order: The fish and chips; the harbour terrace fills mid-afternoon.
Tip: Open seasonally with shorter winter hours. Reservations only on the indoor side.