Real Italian food 40m from the 2nd largest market place in Europe, and at a reasonable price. Close…read moreto the Ibis hotel. This is probably the best Italian restaurant in a 20km radius. I've been here dozens of times and the food quality is constant. The attention to detail is admirable. Every table that becomes available is immediately cleaned and made impeccable for the next customer. Food portions are ample, and the chef's choice of red wine is real good for its price. Every meal starts off with a tomato and basil bruscetta appetizer. Primo & secundi piatti are exquisite. I would recommend the seafood dishes. Don't see this as a pizzeria though. The best dishes are the non pizza ones. Enjoy! Reservations are recommended during the weekends, but if you arrive late (after 9 pm) you are likely to have a table available. During the week you may not need a reservation. Can be open quite late, for instance I usually stop by for a quick meal after 10pm on Mondays.

The best restaurant in Sint Niklaas for me, it's hidden in a small street and yet it's crazy packed…read moreevery night (is what I heard of my collegues). I went on a Wednesdaynight with a big group and yet they managed to find a table for us without reservation. We were so openly welcomed and even got a little bruscetta as apetizer for free. I had a wonderful salad with parmesan cheese, prices are perfect compared to freshness/products.

Food and service are up to standard. The setting and atmosphere could be either cozier or trendier,…read morenow it's neither here nor there.

Fresh, so fresh!…read more That is the best way I can describe the food you get on your plate. Besides the fact that it has an open kitchen so you can see how they are preparing your dish, you can taste the freshness of their ingredients that are visible in the counter. The pasta itself is cooked as it should. If you bite it, it feels tender in the mouth, yet with a little bite to it. Just how it supposed to be. (Instead of that mushy pasta most places serve.) Every week there are new pasta suggestions. And the pizza's? they stick to the basics, that way you'll also taste the toppings AND the pizza itself. You can surely taste the difference with other pizza places. Deffinitely a must go! The price range of pizzas & pastas is between €13 - €18 (give or take..)

Possibly my favourite place to eat in Antwerp. I love Italian food and this place is authentic to a…read morefault. I've had terrific linguine vongole, seafood pasta, Osso Bucco - all of them have been hits! The ingredients are wonderfully fresh and the pasta perfectly al dente and bursting with flavour. The service is prompt and friendly and this place is so popular on weekends and Fridays you HAVE to call to get a place for dinner. I can't recommend Cucina 48 highly enough!

Il Pastaiolo is where you can find the most delicious Italian takeaway!…read more Lunch: Delicious sandwiches and pizza! One sandwich will cost you around €4.50 and you have so many options - my favorite is the bresaola on focaccia with olive oil and lemon juice and my husband always orders the vitello tonnato. If I'm not in the mood for sandwiches I'll order a slice of fresh pizza which goes for €2.50 for a quarter slice. Dinner: Where to begin! So many pastas and other dishes that you can take home to enjoy later for dinner. Often I will come by on a Friday and just buy a lot of meat, cheese, and olives to enjoy with a fresh loaf of ciabatta. With the leftovers I like to use them as toppings for homemade pizza the next evening. Il Pastaiola also boasts a great Italian wine offering to compliment your meal. Everything I've tried had been delicious! Don't forget that Fridays and Saturdays are super busy and you need to take a number. You also can find the menu online and call ahead if you're short on time!

Beautifully prepared Italian food. My favourites are slices of pizza (about 3 euros per slice); the…read morepatate al ligure (meltingly prepared potatoes with onions and olives); and the fantasia del Pastaiolo. You cannot miss here.

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.