I was on vacation in Antwerp. My friend who lives in the city invited me and had made a…read morereservation. We sat outside where it was crowded. I see why diners have to make a reservation. In perusing the menu, I saw the prices. Uuuf! A Niçoise salad was about 27 Euros. So I skipped ordering it. We started with delicious bread and butter. I ordered an artichoke that comes with a mustard dip. My friend ordered pasta puttanesca. The food took a while to arrive. The pasta is supposed to come with anchovies but the sauce is the one that had the flavor of the anchovies. That misunderstanding disappointed him. I loved the artichoke. It takes a while to eat it. We didn't order dessert.

The service here is spectacular. Incredibly nice waiters. Attentive and caring. Fast reaction and…read morefood delivery. It makes you feel well attended, to an extend that you forget how complicated running a restaurant is. It feels like natural smoothness. The space is grand and kind of a historical site. It has been serving food and spirits to the Antwerp community for a while. And that translates into a very present charm. And the food is great. All classic Belgium dishes are cooked here, and in an excellent way. As a visitor, it was a great way to be familiar to what Antwerp has been in the past, and how that keeps being part of its cultural ecosystem.

Relaxing and gorgeous place and patio. Located in the center of a small, quiet square with minimal…read moreto low foot traffic. I only stayed here for a beer, the service was kind, attentive, and prompt. I looked at the menu and there are some fancy options. I can see this being an excellent, romantic date night spot. I think making a reservation is best, most the tables were reserved when I arrived.

From the owner: Great coffee faboulous wines and honest foodread more

Beware if you are traveling on business and are having a meal on your own. A lot of restaurants in…read morethe historic city center turn their nose up at you. This was of the three I tried one evening. Waitress may no attempt to if there was a way to accommodate another diner. Never got to taste the food even though previous good reviews brought me there.

Dropped in on the chance a quaint cubby hole may have some yummy food. And I was not disappointed !…read more Flemish menu revealed a nice selection of steak and lamb, to order with delicious sauces to taste. I picked the filet Mignon with mustard cream sauce which came on a well designed plate in a pour gravy ceramic dish. Huge potato with 4 oz of garlic butter packed inside and a modest well balance salad on the side. Just s perfect blend of color and taste. The waitress was patient with us and explained the menu well. Just a great experience in the old city with all the nostalgia of Antwerp. Definitely close to city center without the tourist feel.

I hesitated to book due to some negative comments, but whatever happens in the past is done and…read moregone. Sat at the window with open clue to a small parc. We took a sublime 5 courses menu with wine. The portions in good Valence and the tastes fenomenal. Congratulations to the chef for inventing the combinations. A real treat for the eye and taste pallet.

From the owner: Le Zoute Zoen vaart meer dan ooit een verfijnde én betaalbare koers. In het elegante zwart-wit…read moredecor dat met zijn statige deuren, kristallen lusters en hoge spiegels onmiddellijk aan Parijs uit de jaren '30 doet denken, begeleidt zaakvoerder William Loonen je van begin tot eind zoals het hoort. In de keuken serveert mede-eigenaar Lars Block zowel geraffineerde gerechten als eenvoudige klassiekers: van gebakken ganzenlever met dadelchutney en rode biet tot de huis-gerookte zalm met sjalot en van dry-aged Spaanse Rubia Gallega entrecôte tot een oerdegelijke vol-au-vent.

Definitely right up there as the best meal I've ever had and one of the last before I moved back to…read morethe US from the EU. If I could eat meals like that every single day I totally would. I went for the lunch menu and totally loved being able to watch all the food be made, made me very excited to eat it seeing all the care that went into each individual dish. Everything was exceptionally fresh. All of the staff was very friendly and very attentive, we never went without water or bread and had opportunities to ask questions, we were treated very well (we were wearing very casual street clothes as it was quite hot in Antwerp at the time) and exactly like everyone else (they were some pretty fancy people there :D). We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with the chefs who you could tell very much loved their work. I would totally visit again!

Disclaimer: I do not like Sergio Herman but... I give this place five stars without any doubts or…read morereservations (actually you need reservations, and it is a heck of a process to get a table - but you get the picture, right?) If you read my other reviews, you know that I like to dwell and write long reviews but for The Jane I can be short and sweet: GEWELDIG MAGNIFIQUE THE BEST FOODIE EXPERIENCE EVER!! I've been to the Upper Room Bar and the actual restaurant when I was living in Belgium and this it the total experience: from the awesome atmosphere to the great service over the amazing soap (Aesop) they provide you in the bathroom. And yes, it was consistently at that level! Oh, I almost forgot, the food is TO DIE FOR, it is a real treat! A must visit for every food lover in the universe.

Although often skeptical about Asian Fusion restaurants, the covered terrace-garden of Lollapalooza…read morewas too cute not to try. We ordered an entrée to share (lollapalooza scampi) which looked and felt more like a dish than an entrée (very filling too, even for two). For a main dish, we took the thai beef salad and chicken red curry. The beef salad was AMAZING. Chicken curry was good, but nothing exceptional. I would definitely go back, as there were many intriguing dishes on the menu ;) Staff is very friendly and helpful, atmosphere is cozy and romantic.

" We love kids. But please keep yours at your table, unattended kids will be given a shot of…read moreespresso and a free puppy. Thx!" *glimlach* Dit kan niet slecht worden... Lollapalooza is ge-weld-ig lekker eten én veel én lekker én.... Ondertussen drie keer geweest en drie keer naar huis gegaan met een gevoel van 'man, ik heb zalig gegeten'. De kaart is beperkt maar wegens mijn passie voor exotisch eten en de lekkere keuzes, is het nooit evident om een gerecht te kiezen. Enorm handig is hun aanduiding wat betreft pikantheid van de schotels ("eet" "eel eet" enz...) Hier kan je je niet verslikken! Snelle bediening, knusse omgeving (veel rode en kleuren en grote muurschilderingen), enig nadeel is misschien dat je wel degelijk moet reserveren. Aanrader!

From the owner: Lunch with sandwiches, salads, fresh soup of the day and other suggestions every week…read more Extensive apero with different dishes to share. Accompanied by tasty drinks, all night long. On Sunday, 1 meal serves as 3: brunch, lunch and aperitif. We deliberately chose a vegan food menu, where you can sometimes pimp a dish to veggie, using fresh organic cheese. Very vegan friendly, but also very casual. In addition, we opt for products with a story; if it is not organic, it is local, seasonal, recycled, natural, handmade, fair trade, ...

L infintiste is not a restaurant but an experience. Imagine a restaurant where you have only the…read morecook, making the food and bringing it to your table, no waiter - you help yourself in the fridge, no menu- you decide based on chef proposal, and you make your own bill. Food is awesome- we have got the honor to manage twice to get a table at this place. Creative, colorful and tasty. Infintiste is an adventure and love it!

Had cappuccino and lunch at September. They didn't have any English menu but the staff was friendly…read moreenough to help me roughly translate the lunch menu located inside. It seems like the menu changes quite often which I find intriguing.... I had a salad with something like babaganuosh (aubergine goo goodness). Everything tastes very fresh and well put together, my guess is that the raw ingredients are of great quality. The coffee was also better then usual! Also a plus point for not being in the touristy area... If you ever get tired of eating oily frituur food in Antwerpen then maybe September could be a great break for you.

From the owner: Located in a historic building in the heart of Antwerp, Harvest. is a contemporary restaurant…read moreredefining conscious dining through refined à la carte dishes and immersive tasting menus. Inspired by global culinary influences and rooted in sustainability and seasonality, we embrace a farm-to-table philosophy built on organic produce and responsibly sourced ingredients from local farmers and artisans.