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 French menu |
Reyndersstraat 24 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 6270 |
Experience cozy and private dining at 'T Fornuis. This eatery is one of the finest in the locality, and serves up French food. The décor is traditionally Flemish, with oak chairs and high ceilings; it exudes a sophisticated and elegant feel. Chef Johan Segers comes to your table and explains delectable recipes while you actually savor them! Reservations are essential, as are jackets and ties. So make sure you look your best! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young and trendy |
Everdijstraat 13 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 6035 |
This is a restaurant where you can taste Antwerp's history. Painter Adriaan De Brouwer used to have his studio and house in this building. Historical highlights are harmoniously combined with modern elements here. Historical books as well as lifestyle magazines are also on offer. The menu offers a wide choice of snacks, salads and even vegetarian dishes. From time to time, live animation is provided and this can be enjoyed from the restaurant as well as the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Welcome break on the Meir |
Wapper 1A Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 3675 http://www.resto.be/bistro |
Walking down the Meir from the Central Station, turn left at Wapper Square and you'll find a very nice bistro sporting a summer terrace. This is the ideal spot for a break if you're out shopping on Antwerp's longest shopping street. The décor is stylish with cozy sitting booths and pleasant lighting. You won't fail to notice the display of desserts at the counter. You should really try one of the salads, like the Neptunus Bowl. Even big eaters won't leave here hungry. Try one of the typical Flemish snacks or special dishes for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great food near the Scheldt |
Haarstraat 3 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 226 4927 |
Café de la Gare is a fine restaurant situated near the docks and the river Scheldt with lots of interesting sights in the area. It is more sophisticated than you would think, the chef really does his best to keep the mainly traditional Belgian dishes authentic. He buys the ingredients, especially the fish, from selected shops to ensure the dishes taste just as they should. You have a bird's—eye view of the impressive modern kitchen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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With TinTin to Mexico |
Kaasrui 6 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 4656 |
This Mexican restaurant got its name from one of the famous Tin Tin comic books in which a parrot suddenly cries Caramba! The restaurant is crammed with images of parrots: on posters, place mats, the wooden beams, and in its logo. The restaurant has a dark and comfy section, but there is also a more spacious and brighter sitting area. You will not only find delicious exotic offerings, but also less spicy dishes, such as steaks and vegetarian meals. Every week there is a new suggestion varying from meat to fish to vegetarian. The excellent food can be accompanied by fine wines from Portugal, Spain or Mexico; all this at very reasonable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French cuisine with Oriental influences |
Arenbergstraat 30 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 203 5411 |
This restaurant is part of the Alfa Theater Hotel and is one of the high quality places in Antwerp. It's a modern restaurant with a cozy atmosphere thanks to the ochre-colored walls, the light-oak parquet floor with black strips, the cane chairs, the modern wooden cabinets and the antique Carrousel horse dating from 1895. Restaurant Carrousel distinguishes itself with an eclectic menu consisting of French, Oriental, Spanish and Italian tastes. The wide choice is also reflected on the wine card, which lists wines, by the type of grape. There are a variety of 60 wines from ten different countries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy simulation of the Emerald Isle |
Groenplaats Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 213 1450 |
On the far side of the Groenplaats opposite the Hilton towards the South, you'll find this very cozy Irish Pub. Like most pubs nowadays, this one not only offers a wide range of beers but also good food. Lots of wooden furniture and the trimmings, candle-lit tables and the obvious Irish attributes create a great atmosphere. The bartenders have Guinness and other Irish ales. Quite a few Irish whiskies and Bailey's cream liqueur are also on offer. Typical Irish dishes such as Irish lamb stew are on the menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Easy, hip |
Nationalestraat 114A Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 237 5597 |
Centre Ville's diverse menu caters to nearly any culinary whim. The main dining room feels quite cozy, and one can enjoy the delights of a typical Belgian–French menu. For a small bite to eat or just to have a drink you can move to the café area where you will enjoy the fragrance of freshly-brewed espresso. Try one of their exotic rolls or savor a cool beer while having a chat with some friends. Sit back and watch the colorful world of the contemporary Nationalestraat go by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fish and lobster specialists |
Wiegstraat 7-9 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 4723 |
You'll find this fish and lobster restaurant in the Wiegstraat, the pedestrian precinct near the Boerentoren. It's right next to the Koperen Ketel. Candle1lit tables, the traditional Flemish high chairs, stained—glass windows and classical music contribute to the rustic and cozy mood here. La Cigogne (French for stork) is known for its lobster dishes, which can be adapted to the wishes of the customer. This is great if you happen to be a Montignac lover. On weekends you order à la carte or from a four— or six—course menu. There's a three—course menu during the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great pizza near cathedral |
Jan Blomstraat 8 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 226 7450 www.dagiovanni.be |
This is an Italian restaurant in the small street between the Groenplaats and the Cathedral and a great place to stop for a pizza. Da Giovanni is very cozy but also lively and generally very busy. They seem to like red because most of the furnishing and table decorations are in this bright color. Also lots of Italian landscapes on the walls and charming Italian waiters. They have very big pizzas but also a variety of delicious salads. And, of course, deep glasses swimming with Chianti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious waffles and snacks |
Schrijnwerkersstraat 14-18 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 6226 http://www.desiredelille.be/ne... |
You cannot rave about Belgium waffles until you have tried some from Desire De Lille. The owners gained a reputation while operating on the fairgrounds, but now you can enjoy their specialties all year round at this restaurant. Besides waffles, this establishment also serves pancakes, apple-beignets, ice cream and other sweet and savory snacks. This is an ideal place to head to, if you want to taste some typical Belgian snacks. The restaurant has a large garden terrace where you can enjoy your snack between the roses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Taking care of all your coffee needs |
Leopoldplaats 12 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 6990 |
To say you love coffee is an understatement. You're not satisfied with a simple trip to a café to quench your caffeinated thirst. At home you need a bag of aromatic coffee beans, a state-of-the-art espresso maker and stylish espresso cups. And, what if your highly-coveted espresso maker goes on the fritz? You need a place to service it. Plus, wouldn't it be nice if the service centre also provided a few cups of coffee while you waited? Dream no longer. This place does it all. It's got all the services to satisfy the coffee-fanatic and humble café-goer alike. And the mocca-café is simply divine! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young and trendy |
Hendrik Consienceplein 18 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 5931 |
During the warm weather in the summer, you can sit outside on the historical Concienceplein and watch the people walk by. This is a little gem in the old part of Antwerp. This South European-styled restaurant with sober interior and mezzanine is probably one of the most relaxed and easy-going eateries in Antwerp. The food is mainly Mediterranean with excellent salads, rich pastas, roast meats and mussels all at very acceptable prices and ideal for the whole family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful ceiling |
Komedieplaats 18 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 224 8813 |
This restaurant is located on the first floor of the Bourla theatre, an historic building from 1834. In 1993, the whole building was restored and refurbished in the original classical style, including magnificent ceiling paintings. The overall effect is breathtaking; it is no wonder that the inhabitants of Antwerp are proud of this grand building. This romantic brasserie serves salads at the salad bar, brunches and a three-course lunch buffet. You can also a simple light meal, a snack or just coffee and dessert while admiring the interiors. The service is fast and friendly and this only helps in making your visit memorable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Belgian Chips |
Groenplaats Antwerp 2000 Belgium |
On the busiest corner of the Groenplaats, near the Cathedral, you can enjoy a snack with authentic Belgian Chips in Fritkot Max. This snack bar is situated in one of the old Patrician houses that surround the square and has a first floor with extra seating. The Chips are delicious and are served in traditional cornet bags. Chips are eaten with other Fried Meat snacks, like Sausages and Meat Balls with Mayonnaise. A full menu comes for very cheap, and you can eat on the premises or take away. The snack bar also has a terrace that is great in the summer when there are lots of street musicians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eating with Victor Horta |
Hopland 2 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 2815 http://www.grandcafehorta.be |
Grand Café Horta is situated between Rubenshuis and the City Theatre in an exclusive contemporary building. The original steel structure has a very open and inviting ambiance. The cooking is equally extravagant with lots of traditional dishes, beers, fusion salads and pastas and delicious fish courses. This is a chic place with reasonable prices. On the second floor, they have the Art Nouveau room for very big parties and huge gatherings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Step-gabled eatery |
Graanmarkt 3 Antwerp 2000 Belgium http://www.resto.be/henri |
This restaurant is located in the neighborhood known by the locals as 'Little Paris.' This short stretch of the Graanmarkt and some of the streets around it are indeed reminiscent of the cafés and alleys in Paris. The interior here is sober with dark wooden tables and chairs, mirrors on the wall, a bar at the far end and a covered terrace in front of the restaurant. Smoked eel on toast is just one of the fine and authentic dishes that you should try here. In general, portions are generous and complete. Diners can order either a la carte or from the suggestion board. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religious Pub |
Torfbrug 10 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 289 3466 http://www.elfde-gebod-antwerp... |
The name of this establishment is Flemish for "The Eleventh Commandment", which orders patrons to indulge: remember to eat and drink well! That is not too hard to do here—five tap beers and around 45 other varieties wait to be guzzled amid a collection of the oddest Catholic artifacts that rouse curiosity. Regulars recommend the Trappist Westmalle, with a quick meal on the terrace level. Mussels are the specialty of the house, and a separate smoking room awaits the more rambunctious crowd. Bustling with tourists who cannot get enough of the church memorabilia on camera, this spot is a known watering-hole near the Cathedral and well worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A really grand restaurant |
Sint Antoniusstraat 8 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 226 6573 http://www.colvenier.be/ |
Huis de Colvernier is an exclusive restaurant in a famous Patrician mansion in a side street of the Nationalestraat. High ceilings, chandeliers and beautiful antiques and works of art create the ambiance here. Antoon Verbeeck painted two—meter—high paintings especially for this restaurant. While you enjoy your aperitif in the wine cellar, you can choose the wine for the menu that varies with the seasons. However, fish, lobster, langoustines, lamb and foie gras are always available. You can choose a fixed five—course menu or the seven—course gourmet menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful view and delightful dishes |
Handschoenmarkt 17-21 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 4014 http://www2.resto.be/indeschad... |
This restaurant is situated near the Cathedral, which has the highest spire in Belgium (128 meters) and a wonderful view of the city. Its beautiful decor with a splendid chandelier, wooden paneling, cozy lights and old prints takes you back to the famous past of Antwerp. The specialty of the house is the Grande Bouillabaisse, but you can also try the mussels, tongue, oysters, lobster or ox-fillet. Hosts Tony, Erly and Nico all learned their trade on the cruise ship Fabiolaville. They like to turn their dishes into artistic masterpieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guinness is good for you |
Grote Markt 52 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 227 4360 http://www.irish-times-pub.net... |
There are quite a few pubs in and around Antwerp where you can drink and dance. The Irish Times Pub is a very pleasant place in Grote Markt. The owners have a wide variety of bottled and draft beers, and the atmosphere is great in the evening. Typical wooden stools and chairs will remind you of Ireland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy and snug |
Kelderstraat 3 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 1632 |
This café-and-restaurant is located near the famous Bourla Shouwburg. The establishment is divided in two parts, one part of it is a café and the other part is an upscale restaurant. The café is bathed in warm brown colors, and the restaurant features a black and gray color scheme. This is a popular meeting place for Flemish theatre lovers and celebrities. The food is excellent in both areas, but the restaurant is more stylish, and of course, more expensive. The specialties of the restaurant are spare ribs, shrimp croquettes and its "Menu Mama" fixed menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Belgian cuisine |
Wiegstraat 5 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 1274 |
The Koperen Ketel (Copper Kettle) restaurant is situated near the Boerentoren skyscraper in a historical building that was once a coach house. The proprietor has tried to maintain the original mood of the place and the main focal point is the sculptured wooden mantelpiece from the 15th century. The menu offers fine Belgian cuisine and Brabançonne pheasant is just one of the many specialities from the gourmet and game menus. This place is more up—market, but it is a fine example of Belgian cooking. Romantic and suitable for business dinners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A versatile kitchen |
Pelgrimstraat 28 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 227 4142 |
This trendy restaurant in the shadow of the Cathedral attracts mainly a young and trendy crowd. On the walls there are large colorful drawings of dancing girls in tiny bikinis and feather tiaras. The chef wants to make a feast of every meal, and the menu has a wide variety of dishes. Lots of stir-fried courses with vegetables and meat are offered here, but the more traditional Belgian dishes like steak and chips with a variety of sauces is also available. The waiters are fun and sometimes even flirtatious, which can be all right if you're in the right mood yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Health Food & Fun |
Lombardenvest 78 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 6819 |
Lombardia is a small café that serves up fresh fruit juices, bio-organic foods, and other health meals. It boasts a wacky and loud interior, as well as terrace seating that allows you to watch passers-by as you sip on hot ginger tea. Funny, bubbly, energetic and eclectic, the ambiance appeals to most, so come check it out! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous venue for mussels |
Suikerrui 4 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 0758 |
The most delicious mussels are prepared in Belgium, and this Antwerp restaurant just off the Scheldt has been serving them to celebrities like Liza Minelli, Grace Jones and Axl Rose for more than 40 years. Inside it's cozy and intimate, while on the pavement terrace you can enjoy your meal amidst the hustle and bustle of one of the liveliest streets in Antwerp. The mussel season begins mid—July, don't forget to make a reservation if you want to eat here in the evenings. Mussels really are a delicacy, but you should also try eel (another Belgian specialty), oysters or one of the meat dishes. The wine card has super vintages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazingly African |
Hoogstraat 44 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 213 1928 http://www.matamatapilipili.be/ |
Mata Mata & Pili Pili is a trendy eatery serving up exotic and unique African specialties. Check out the Congolese Chicken, Nigerian Beef and other delectable dishes as you catch up with old friends seated either indoors, or outside at the sidewalk tables. Also opt for a drink from the bar; the bartender mixes up some mean cocktails. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The French Provence in Antwerp |
Pelgrimstraat 13 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 226 7464 |
The name of this small cozy restaurant in Provence style refers to Fréderic Mistral, the Noble Prize winner for poetry. You will only get a table here if you have a reservation in advance. The proprietors are really into handmade Provençal earthenware, which you can see in the small open kitchen. Decorative plates from Avignon (on the wall) and cute tablecloths from Aix—en—Provence give the dining area its French touch. Delicious salads with homemade vinaigrette dressing with olive oil and pineapple are really worth trying. Every week you have a number of dishes to choose from like the stewed dove flambé with Armagnac. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious tiger prawns |
Arme Duivelstraat 6 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 226 6413 |
With a name like that, and in a location known to the locals as Little Paris, it is not surprising that this restaurant is more of a Parisian bistro. This even reflects inside with its French posters, paintings, photographs and other memorabilia. C'est vraiment formidable! Of course, you can expect some great delicious French food here. The chefs have a varied menu of meat and fish dishes, and their gambas (tiger prawns) are perhaps the best in town. The waiters are fast and charming. It's no wonder that so many celebrities frequently lunch here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Games Galore |
Beggaardenstraat 6 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 5456 http://www.outpost-gamecenter.be/ |
For unlimited fun and entertainment, head to the Outpost Gamecenter. A wide variety of games is on offer, and you can choose from some of the latest versions here. The place is equipped with 24 computers with LAN connections. DSL and cable connections are also available. You can play card games, board games, shooting games, strategy games...the list just goes on and on! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For horse meat enthusiasts |
Wijngaardstraat 8-10 Antwerp, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 9503 http://www.depeerdestal.be/ |
The name of this establishment, The Horse Stable, immediately reveals what the specialty of the chef is: horse meat. The restaurant is situated in Wijngaardstraat, one of Antwerp's picturesque restaurant streets. This restaurant is great for adventurous people, willing to try something different. If you're like horse meat or want to try something new, have one of the huge, juicy horse steaks with chips. The chefs also serve an excellent portion of mussels (1.3 kg) and other Belgian specialties. This restaurant offers fixed menus and reasonable prices for this location. The staff is fast and friendly. Inside, the owners exhibit a small collection of children's prams. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great cakes |
Oude Koornmarkt 18 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 232 0038 |
This eatery in the old city is considered by the locals to be a little gem of Antwerp and maybe even in the whole of Belgium. The place is rather small, with a large counter and a few tables at the back, in somewhat of a cottage style set up. The owners cook, serve and take full responsibility for the high quality dishes and delicate cakes. They offer mouth-watering tarts, exquisite quiches and superb salads. For 15 years they have been serving customers including the most rich and famous. The service is very smooth and the waiters always remain calm: this restaurant is definitely a no-stress zone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good, nice and cheap |
Wiegstraat 20 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 231 4165 |
This Spanish restaurant has the initials B.B.B., which stand for Bueno, Boni-to and Bara-to (or good, beautiful and affordable). Inside, wooden tables and chairs, whitewashed walls and wine barrels stacked at the back make you feel like you're in a genuine Spanish village. Typical Spanish dishes such as paella and gambas are the specialties of the house. Host Rafaël Dobon is sometimes a little eccentric, but he is without doubt a culinary magician and turns every dish into an artistic masterpiece. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Antwerp restaurant |
Oude Koornmarkt 25 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 2844 http://www.roodenhoed.be |
Many generations have known this restaurant in the old city opposite the Cathedral, and it is probably one of the oldest restaurants in Antwerp. It is a classy place but not too expensive. The interior has had many face-lifts and many of the original features have disappeared. Nevertheless, the Rooden Hoed has a great buzz to it and still attracts Antwerp residents and visitors. It serves the typical Belgian dishes like steak with pepper cream sauce, eel in parsley sauce and mussels, but it also serves lobster. The service is fast and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than spaghetti |
Oude Koornmarkt 66 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 234 3801 |
Although the house dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and still contains some original features, the walls have been painted with modern motifs in a Keith Haring-like style. Spaghettiworld attracts a young crowd of mostly university students and young twenty-something professionals. The place is famous for its delicious dishes served with spaghetti such as Spaghetti Bolognese or Spaghetti Carbonara though they also have other dishes. If you are confused, try one of the daily suggestions. The service is fast and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viva España! |
Pelgrimstraat 21-23 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 234 0122 http://www.tapa-bar.be |
One of the oldest tapas bars in town, Tapabar is also known to be a good restaurant with a complete menu. The Moorish mosaic tiles and Spanish wooden bar tables and chairs lend it an atmosphere both elegant and comfortable. The place features a small stage where flamenco dancers show their talents amaze you with their moves. The joint serves excellent, authentic Spanish dishes made with the freshest ingredients like smoked ham, calamari, rabbit, and refreshing salads. However, if you want their famous Paella, you must order in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent Fillet Mignons |
Oude Beurs 50 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 234 04 94 www.ulckevanzurich.be |
This restaurant has been going strong for years and has a great reputation for serving excellent steaks. The interiors have a classical Mediterranean look and has heavy wooden tables, chairs and a wooden floor. The specialties of the eatery include fillet mignon, marinated ribs with potato and bacon salad. The fanatics of French fries will be disappointed here because the joint only serves baked potatoes. The house wine is Spanish, but it also serves wines from Chili. Ulcke Van Zurich seats 80 people and hosts parties of up to 24 people, so this is a nice place for you to throw a party. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The wandering scholar |
Reyndersstraat 25 Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 3 233 1538 http://www.devagant.be/ |
De Vagant is really something special: a genever bar and restaurant with a few hundred kinds of genever liquor. It's situated right in the heart of old Antwerp. Downstairs you can relax in the cozy café with old posters and photos and try one or two or more of the genevers. The genever card lists a few hundred fruit and grain genevers. Upstairs in the restaurant, genever is the main ingredient in most of the dishes. There are 4 different fixed menus with three, four or five courses or you can eat à la carte and just take one or two genever dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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