4 belgian spots in Eilandje, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Eilandje's food · All belgian in Antwerp.
Zilte ★ 4.9
Hanzestedenplaats 5, 2000 Antwerp
Zilte in Antwerp holds the country's only three Michelin stars under Viki Geunes. Kitchen leans modern belgian-french. Tasting menu €295 to €395.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book eight weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner. Lunch is the more accessible entry point.
Bistrot L'îlot ★ 4.4
Kribbestraat 15, 2000 Antwerp
Bistrot L'îlot in Antwerp is a 30-seat seasonal bistro on Eilandje. Chef Sander De Saegher runs the kitchen with a tight short-menu approach.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book a fortnight ahead; only 30 covers per service.
Bistrot du Nord ★ 4.4
Lange Dijkstraat 36, 2060 Antwerp
Bistrot du Nord in Antwerp keeps one Michelin star for hearty classical bistro cooking. Michaël Rewers leans on meat and tripe in a tiled vintage room.
Tip: Closed Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is the better-value entry, around 50 euro for three courses.
Bistrot L'îlot ★ 4.4
Kribbestraat 15, 2000 Antwerp
Bistrot L'îlot in Antwerp is Sander De Saegher's seasonal bistro on Eilandje, opened end of 2017 after his Graanmarkt 13 sommelier years. Priced at €€€.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bistro seats only 30, book ahead even on a Tuesday.