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4 french bistro places in Antwerp we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Antwerp | French Bistro across every city.
French and Franco-Belgian bistro cooking has a steady foothold in Antwerp, often a step more refined than the classic neighbourhood bistro. InVINcible on Haarstraat and Bistrot Benoit on Zirkstraat both work the historisch-centrum, while Soixante sits out in Berchem on Guldenvliesstraat.
InVINcible in Antwerp serves traditional Gallic bistro fare on Haarstraat. Located in Historisch Centrum. Kitchen leans french-belgian bistro.
OrderThe Holstein entrecôte with bone marrow; the veal kidneys are the chef's enduring signature.
TipThe wine cellar runs deep across Loire and Burgundy. Book ahead, the room is small.
Soixante in Berchem is a Michelin-listed bistronomie room near Antwerp Centraal-Berchem station. Priced at €€€. Kitchen leans bistronomie, seasonal.
OrderThe five-course menu at 83 euros, or the 48-euro weekday lunch.
TipTables are tightly packed; reserve well ahead. Two tram stops from Antwerp Centraal makes it an easy out-of-centre dinner.
Bistrot Benoit on Zirkstraat is a modern Franco-Belgian bistro on a quiet square at the edge of the old centre. Located in Historisch Centrum.
OrderThe Menu Benoit, a three-course tasting at 57.5 euros with optional wine pairing.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday dinner is Menu Benoit only; book a weeknight for a la carte.
Bistrot Benoit on Zirkstraat is a modern Franco-Belgian bistro on a quiet square at the edge of the old centre. Located in Historisch Centrum.
OrderThe three-course Menu Benoit at 57.5 euros; vol-au-vent and onion soup show the kitchen's classical side.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday dinner is Menu Benoit only; book a weeknight for a la carte.
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