21 cuisines represented in our Antwerp guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
21 cuisines, most places first
Belgian32 restaurantsBelgian cooking in Antwerp spans the full range, from brown cafes around the Grote Markt to tasting menus on the waterfront.
Cafe20 restaurantsCafe culture in Antwerp runs on two tracks: the old brown cafe and the new specialty roaster.
Bakery12 restaurantsAntwerp keeps a long bakery tradition that runs from civic sweets to slow sourdough.
Cocktail bar10 restaurantsAntwerp's drinking scene mixes centuries-old taverns with contemporary cocktail rooms.
Brasserie9 restaurantsThe all-day brasserie suits Antwerp's rhythm, open from coffee through to a late plate.
Street food9 restaurantsAntwerp's street food is built on the frituur, the chip kiosk that anchors everyday eating across the city.
Wine bar7 restaurantsThe wine bar has become one of Antwerp's strongest formats, concentrated heavily in Het Zuid.
Brewery4 restaurants
French bistro4 restaurantsFrench and Franco-Belgian bistro cooking has a steady foothold in Antwerp, often a step more refined than the classic neighbourhood bistro.
Food hall2 restaurantsThe shared food market is a newer arrival to Antwerp, gathering several kitchens under one roof.
French fine dining2 restaurantsAt the fine-dining end, Antwerp's French cooking is precise and modern rather than grandly classical.
International2 restaurantsAntwerp's international dining reaches beyond the city centre into its outer neighbourhoods.
Jewish deli2 restaurantsAntwerp's Jewish community, long centred on the diamond district, gives the city a deli tradition uncommon elsewhere in Belgium.
Korean2 restaurantsKorean cooking is a recent addition to Antwerp's mix rather than a long-standing presence.
Vietnamese2 restaurantsVietnamese cooking has a small but distinct place in Antwerp's dining map.
Bistro1 restaurantThe bistro in Antwerp leans toward the wine-led end of the form, blurring with the city's natural-wine scene.
Japanese izakaya1 restaurantJapanese cooking in Antwerp is small but present, with the izakaya format suited to the city's bar-led evenings.
Kosher1 restaurantKosher dining in Antwerp follows the city's Jewish quarter, concentrated in and around the diamond district.
Middle Eastern1 restaurantMiddle Eastern flavours reach Antwerp partly through its open-air markets.
Modern European1 restaurantModern European cooking is where Antwerp makes its boldest statement.
Vegan1 restaurantVegan eating in Antwerp tends to fold into the bakery and natural-wine scene rather than stand apart.
