Belgian endive wrapped in cooked ham, baked in béchamel and gratinated under aged Gouda or Vieux Bruges. The canonical Antwerp winter gratin, served October through March at brown cafes and family kitchens citywide.
Witloof, the Belgian endive, was developed in 19th-century Brussels and became a winter-vegetable signature across the Low Countries. The gratin pairs it with sliced ham and a thick béchamel under grilled cheese. Every Belgian household has a version; Antwerp kitchens hold to a sharp Gouda or Vieux Bruges for the topping.
3 editor picks for Witloof gegratineerd in Antwerp, ranked by editorial score. All Antwerp signature dishes · Witloof gegratineerd across every city.
Elfde Gebod ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Torfbrug 10, 2000 Antwerp
Elfde Gebod sits in a 16th-century building beside the cathedral, walls covered in religious statues. Located in Historisch Centrum. Priced at €€.
Mampoko ★ 4.0
het-zuid · Amerikalei 8, 2000 Antwerp
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Located in Het Zuid. Kitchen leans belgian brasserie.
Marolus ★ 3.9
historisch-centrum · Hendrik Conscienceplein 14, 2000 Antwerp
Marolus in Antwerp is a lunch restaurant on Hendrik Conscienceplein, a tree-lined square between the cathedral and the Carolus Borromeus church.