Food hall€€eilandjeSun 09:00-17:00
WOLF Sharing Food Market took over the Felix Pakhuis warehouse on Antwerp's Eilandje in December 2024; ten global kiosks, three bars and a wide terrace.
Signature: Rambo smashburgers, Mission Masala Indian curry, Local Dealer Mexican tacos
Order: Mix kiosks: a Rambo smashburger plus a Curry Club bowl plus an oyster from 't Werftje to taste.
Tip: Open daily from noon. The Scheldt-facing terrace is the room's sell, but the warehouse rafters are the architectural showpiece inside.
Classical French Brasserie€€€zurenborg
Dôme in Antwerp is a French brasserie under an 1893 rotunda in Zurenborg. Frédéric and Evangeline Chabbert run the room on Grotehondstraat. Priced at €€€.
Signature: Sole meunière, Côte de boeuf, Classical sauces
Order: The côte de boeuf for two with béarnaise; the wine cellar runs deep across Burgundy.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book the round table directly under the dome.
All-day Brasserie€€historisch-centrumSun 09:00-17:00
Berlin in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie on Kleine Markt. The kitchen 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 the in-house granola; the kitchen runs it from open until 16:00.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends. Arrive before 11:00 if you don't want to queue.
Belgian Brasserie€€het-zuid
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Located in Het Zuid. Kitchen leans belgian brasserie.
Signature: Brasserie classics, Mussels in season
Order: The mussel pot in season and a glass of Bolleke from the De Koninck tap.
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Lunch is busier than dinner with the local office crowd.
Kosher€€diamantwijk
Hoffy's in Antwerp is the city's best-known kosher restaurant, on Lange Kievitstraat in the diamond district. Kitchen leans kosher hungarian.
Signature: Cholent, Schnitzel, Hungarian goulash
Order: The Friday-night cholent slow-cooked overnight; the schnitzel and gefilte fish are the everyday staples.
Tip: Take-out at the front, dining room at the back. Supervised by Machzike Hadas; closed Friday afternoon and Saturday.
French-belgian Bistro€€€historisch-centrum
InVINcible in Antwerp serves traditional Gallic bistro fare on Haarstraat. Located in Historisch Centrum. Kitchen leans french-belgian bistro.
Signature: Seabream in sea salt crust, Veal kidneys, Holstein entrecôte
Order: The Holstein entrecôte with bone marrow; the veal kidneys are the chef's enduring signature.
Tip: The wine cellar runs deep across Loire and Burgundy. Book ahead, the room is small.