6 belgian spots in Historisch Centrum, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Historisch Centrum's food · All belgian in Antwerp.

Hertog Jan at Botanic ★ 4.8

Leopoldstraat 26, 2000 Antwerp

Hertog Jan at Botanic in Antwerp is Gert De Mangeleer's two-star room inside the Botanic Sanctuary, opened in 2021 after his three-star Zedelgem chapter.

Tip: Only open two weeks per month. Maximum 22 covers. Book three months ahead for the dinner sittings.

Brewers' Kitchen ★ 4.3

Oude Beurs 60, 2000 Antwerp

Brewers' Kitchen on Oude Beurs is a small Belgian-French dining room where the chef pairs seasonal plates with craft beers from local breweries.

Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The chef works the room and the stove, so the pace is unhurried; book the early sitting on busy nights.

RAS ★ 4.2

Ernest Van Dijckkaai 37, 2000 Antwerp

RAS in Antwerp sits on the riverfront on Ernest Van Dijckkaai with a Scheldt terrace listed in the Michelin Guide. Located in Historisch Centrum.

Tip: The Scheldt-facing terrace fills first in summer. Reserve the inside river view for sunset dinners.

Elfde Gebod ★ 4.1

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 €€.

Tip: Open daily noon to ten. The Suikerrui sister-room on the Scheldt is the same kitchen with a different view if Torfbrug is full.

Marolus ★ 3.9

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.

Tip: Lunch only, no dinner. The square's terrace seating is the better seat in summer.

Marolus ★ 3.9

Hendrik Conscienceplein 14, 2000 Antwerp

Marolus in Antwerp is a lunch restaurant on Hendrik Conscienceplein between the cathedral and Carolus Borromeus church. Located in Historisch Centrum.

Tip: Lunch only, no dinner. The square's terrace seating is the better seat in summer.