All-day brasserie€€historisch-centrum
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.
Belgian brasserie€€het-zuid
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.
Mediterranean beach brasserie€€eilandje
Bocadero in Antwerp is a beach-bar brasserie on Rijnkaai 150 on the Eilandje waterfront. Casual plates and a long summer aperitivo.
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.
Korean€€historisch-centrum
Camino in Antwerp is a Korean kitchen on Muntstraat. Traditional Korean BBQ at the table alongside sibling outlets Osaka and Tap Out.
Signature: Bibimbap, Korean BBQ, Bulgogi
Order: The bibimbap and a portion of bulgogi off the grill menu.
Tip: The Muntstraat room is the calmer of the two Antwerp Caminos.
Brasserie, Italian-leaning€€€eilandje
Felix Pakhuis on Het Eilandje is a brasserie inside a restored Sint-Felix warehouse on the Scheldt. Brasserie classics with an Italian streak; the Sunday brunch is the room's signature.
Signature: Vitello tonnato, Brasserie classics, Sunday brunch spread
Order: The vitello tonnato, then the fish main; come on Sunday for the brunch spread, or weekday lunch for a quieter sitting.
Tip: Closed Monday to Wednesday. The waterfront terrace fills first on warm evenings.
Franco-Belgian bistro€€€historisch-centrum
Bistrot Benoit on Zirkstraat is a modern Franco-Belgian bistro on a quiet square at the edge of the old centre. Playful, ingredient-led plates that read traditional but rarely are.
Signature: Vol-au-vent, French onion soup, Menu Benoit
Order: The three-course Menu Benoit at 57.5 euros; vol-au-vent and onion soup show the kitchen's classical side.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday dinner is Menu Benoit only; book a weeknight for a la carte.