Top Spots in Antwerp.
Food Scene
Fiskebar
11 Marnixplaats35
polecane przez mieszkańcówbest fish restaurant in town...
De Zeven Schaken
24 Braderijstraat10
polecane przez mieszkańcówsplendid traditional food...
Restaurant Ulcke Van Zurich
50 Oude Beursaround the corner...
Falafel Tof
32 Hoogstraat15
polecane przez mieszkańcóweasy going falafel restaurant...
Ciro's
6 Amerikalei22
polecane przez mieszkańcówsplendid traditional food...
Restaurant Le John
25 Kasteelpleinstraat9
polecane przez mieszkańcówsupurb, price as well, but for once in a while…
Lucy Chang
16 Marnixplaats8
polecane przez mieszkańcówChinese Restaurant...
Zaowang Zuid
72 Scheldestraat8
polecane przez mieszkańcówSushi Restaurant...
Izumi-japans Restaurant
44 Beeldhouwersstraatjapanees...
Den Artist
45 Museumstraat11
polecane przez mieszkańcówBrasserie with traditional great food...
Brood en Spelen
best bakery in town (and just around the corner!)
OP IS OP
63 Prekersstraatsuper-fantastic Japanese food at gentle prices - take-away as well!
very-very easy-going dining café - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDansing Chocola
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polecane przez mieszkańcówvery-very easy-going dining café - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ha, a really fine place to discover! A Kreta-Greek restaurant with fantastic owners and some real lovely people working here. Please do for sure our regards! =;))
Mimis
7 GierstraatHa, a really fine place to discover! A Kreta-Greek restaurant with fantastic owners and some real lovely people working here. Please do for sure our regards! =;))
Loa
77 Hoogstraat6
polecane przez mieszkańcówFantastic fast food restaurant - do deliveries and take-away as well
Barbarella
58 Grote Marktnew tasteful wine/spirits bar & pizzeria (same owners as Le John, see below) at 2min
Vegan: serving not only healthy but also animal-friendly dishes that will wow you with their beautiful presentation and tastiness. Only one or two main dishes are served each day.
Bites & Wines
60 Oude BeursVegan: serving not only healthy but also animal-friendly dishes that will wow you with their beautiful presentation and tastiness. Only one or two main dishes are served each day.
sushi restaurant with as well sashimi, nigiri, sushi, hoso maki, temaki, futo maki
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polecane przez mieszkańcówZaowang
22 Oude Koornmarkt10
polecane przez mieszkańcówsushi restaurant with as well sashimi, nigiri, sushi, hoso maki, temaki, futo maki
Zaowang Take Away
6 Hoogstraatlike the restaurants (2 in town), but as take away
located in the majestic Bourla Theater, which considered by many to be Antwerp’s best entertainment venue (and for sure one of the very best looking ones!!!). Belgian and French cuisine
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBourla
18 Komedieplaats31
polecane przez mieszkańcówlocated in the majestic Bourla Theater, which considered by many to be Antwerp’s best entertainment venue (and for sure one of the very best looking ones!!!). Belgian and French cuisine
Indian restaurant hidden within the streets of Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAahaar Delux
23 Lange Herentalsestraat18
polecane przez mieszkańcówIndian restaurant hidden within the streets of Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter
serving up some of the freshest and tastiest falafel in the city since 1973.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBeni Falafel
188 Lange Leemstraat20
polecane przez mieszkańcówserving up some of the freshest and tastiest falafel in the city since 1973.
mainly serves international fusion vegetarian food made from organic ingredients and prepared in a homey style. has a shop as well.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDe Broers van Julienne
45 Kasteelpleinstraat9
polecane przez mieszkańcówmainly serves international fusion vegetarian food made from organic ingredients and prepared in a homey style. has a shop as well.
(niece of the mentioned brothers of Julienne... =;))) serves lunch and has a shop as well (veggie).
Juliette
4 IJzerenwaag(niece of the mentioned brothers of Julienne... =;))) serves lunch and has a shop as well (veggie).
Next to the regular burgers, they offer vegetarians as well a selection of yummy, meatless burgers served with a side of fries.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDe Burgerij
5 Leopoldplaats6
polecane przez mieszkańcówNext to the regular burgers, they offer vegetarians as well a selection of yummy, meatless burgers served with a side of fries.
Kioku
joys of Asian cuisine through the Japanese, Thai and Nepalese dishes.
Frituur n°1
1 Hoogstraat7
polecane przez mieszkańcówprobably the most renown ‘frituur’ in the world (…)
Fine asian (street-food) cuisine in a small garden with a super nice young staff...
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polecane przez mieszkańcówCamino
5 Vrijdagmarkt12
polecane przez mieszkańcówFine asian (street-food) cuisine in a small garden with a super nice young staff...
For sure for beer lovers: great selection of beers plus a beer-themed menu...
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBillie's Bier Kafétaria
12 Kammenstraat10
polecane przez mieszkańcówFor sure for beer lovers: great selection of beers plus a beer-themed menu...
Günther Watté
30 SteenhouwersvestFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
PIERRE MARCOLINI Antwerp Store
11 Korte GasthuisstraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
The Chocolate Line
50 Meir9
polecane przez mieszkańcówFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Neuhaus
1 Korte GasthuisstraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Chocolatier & Confiserie Burie
42-44 NationalestraatFor desperately seeking chocolate lovers...
Drinks & Nightlife
Vitrin
14 Marnixplaats25
polecane przez mieszkańcówfancy designers’ spot...
Café Hopper
2 Leopold de Waelstraat17
polecane przez mieszkańcówjazz place to be...
live music (jazz+) and a tremendous history in this dirty old town...
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDe Muze
15 Melkmarkt35
polecane przez mieszkańcówlive music (jazz+) and a tremendous history in this dirty old town...
one of the (late-night) places to be — be aware for the tramways on that corner!!
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polecane przez mieszkańcówKorsakov
1 Sint-Jorispoort19
polecane przez mieszkańcówone of the (late-night) places to be — be aware for the tramways on that corner!!
real fine café on the market square —with a sunny terrace till late in the afternoon...
Maurice & Dietrich
32 Grote Marktreal fine café on the market square —with a sunny terrace till late in the afternoon...
Cabron
1 Kaasrui7
polecane przez mieszkańcówlate night cafe, concerts, hip-experimental style
Cfou
4 Koepoortbruglate night cafe, concerts, expositions, grungy style, at 5 min walking
Pinot
21 Vrijdagmarktfine wines and tasteful ‘amuse-gueules’ (nibbles) on a beautiful spot
the eclectic café you can see from your window: down in the alley on the corner. (Please just call them in case they would be too noisy!!! One never knows… +32 3 225 19 81)
Café au lait
8 Oude Beursthe eclectic café you can see from your window: down in the alley on the corner. (Please just call them in case they would be too noisy!!! One never knows… +32 3 225 19 81)
Cafe De Stengel
5 Braderijstraatday café on the ground floor, next to our main entrance! Be gentle to Anna!
Well, some call the Kulminator the best beer-pub in the world. And with more than 800 different beers – mostly Belgian but also many international – it's hard to argue.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówCafe Kulminator
32 Vleminckveld21
polecane przez mieszkańcówWell, some call the Kulminator the best beer-pub in the world. And with more than 800 different beers – mostly Belgian but also many international – it's hard to argue.
Very fine salads on a beautiful spot. Don't tell anybody, but on this market place it has presumably the last sunny spot as well, late in the afternoon.
JUNO
5 VrijdagmarktVery fine salads on a beautiful spot. Don't tell anybody, but on this market place it has presumably the last sunny spot as well, late in the afternoon.
Arts & Culture
One of the most beautiful sculpture museum parks around the WORLD! In case you can spent one extra day, make sure to pay a visit! (There is a fine castle with resto and bar / summer terras as well...) PS. Check the opening hours; they differ according to the season!
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMiddelheim Museum
61 Middelheimlaan51
polecane przez mieszkańcówOne of the most beautiful sculpture museum parks around the WORLD! In case you can spent one extra day, make sure to pay a visit! (There is a fine castle with resto and bar / summer terras as well...) PS. Check the opening hours; they differ according to the season!
The Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu) is a premiere fashion museum, located in one of the world's fashion epicentres; Antwerp. MoMu opened its doors in 2002, with a mission to collect, conserve, exhibit, and foster the creation of Belgian fashion
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polecane przez mieszkańcówModeMuseum
28 Nationalestraat64
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu) is a premiere fashion museum, located in one of the world's fashion epicentres; Antwerp. MoMu opened its doors in 2002, with a mission to collect, conserve, exhibit, and foster the creation of Belgian fashion
The MuHKA —Museum of Contemporary Art- in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, and it is one of the most important art museums in Belgium...
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMuseum of Modern Art, Antwerp
32 Leuvenstraat52
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe MuHKA —Museum of Contemporary Art- in Antwerp is the contemporary art museum of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, and it is one of the most important art museums in Belgium...
In the MAS | Museum aan de Stroom you’ll become acquainted with Antwerp in the world and with the world in Antwerp. Use all your senses to discover the city’s rich past, the river and the port. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and be surprised by the many large and small details of this architectural gem...
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMuseum aan de Stroom
1 Hanzestedenplaats222
polecane przez mieszkańcówIn the MAS | Museum aan de Stroom you’ll become acquainted with Antwerp in the world and with the world in Antwerp. Use all your senses to discover the city’s rich past, the river and the port. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and be surprised by the many large and small details of this architectural gem...
A wide range of national and international photographers and artists exhibit their work in the photo galleries and at exhibitions of the FoMu.
You'll find as well a detailed historical collection of equipment and a great museum’s library where there are more than 35,000 titles on offer plus an extensive range of magazines and a wealth of documentation on Belgium and foreign photographs.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówPhoto Museum of Antwerp
47 Waalsekaai44
polecane przez mieszkańcówA wide range of national and international photographers and artists exhibit their work in the photo galleries and at exhibitions of the FoMu.
You'll find as well a detailed historical collection of equipment and a great museum’s library where there are more than 35,000 titles on offer plus an extensive range of magazines and a wealth of documentation on Belgium and foreign photographs.
The Ethnographic Museum (Etnografisch Museum) of Antwerp highlights non-European ethnic groups from Africa to Asia and Oceania to the Amerikas.
The total collection, which was started in 1864, now comprises some 33,000 objects and it is still constantly being added to.
Ethnographic Museum
19 SuikerruiThe Ethnographic Museum (Etnografisch Museum) of Antwerp highlights non-European ethnic groups from Africa to Asia and Oceania to the Amerikas.
The total collection, which was started in 1864, now comprises some 33,000 objects and it is still constantly being added to.
The Rubens House Museum is the place where most of Pieter Paul Rubens paintings (around 25000 pieces!) were created by him and his assistants..
The Rubens House Museum
The Rubens House Museum is the place where most of Pieter Paul Rubens paintings (around 25000 pieces!) were created by him and his assistants..
This museum hosts the oldest surviving print presses in the world together with complete sets of dies and matrices.
In 2005, the museum was the first museum in the world to be put on the UNESCO Heritage list.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówVrijdagmarkt 22
22 Vrijdagmarkt13
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis museum hosts the oldest surviving print presses in the world together with complete sets of dies and matrices.
In 2005, the museum was the first museum in the world to be put on the UNESCO Heritage list.
Entertainment & Activities
Oudaan, Antwerp Local Police
5 OudaanIn case you really got LOST...
Essentials
Mini supermarket at the left side of our entrance door... with a very gentle shop owner; Ahmad aka Toni! (As well very handy for your last-minute shopping needs...)
Rahmani / Ahmad Jaweed
1 BraderijstraatMini supermarket at the left side of our entrance door... with a very gentle shop owner; Ahmad aka Toni! (As well very handy for your last-minute shopping needs...)
Beenhouwer Buysere
14 Lange DoornikstraatJust around the corner...
Butcher Van Dun
101 NationalestraatFor sure one of the best butchers in town! Please do our regards! =;)))
Zeevishandel De Eendracht
53 HoogstraatExcellent fresh fish, right across the market square...
Medium sized grocery shop; reaaaally renown for their in-house coffee roasting!! Our regards to them!
Jespers Van den Eynde nv
16 OeverMedium sized grocery shop; reaaaally renown for their in-house coffee roasting!! Our regards to them!
AH Groenplaats
40 Groenplaats7
polecane przez mieszkańcówAlbert Hein... do you need some more explanation?
Delhaize
Louis Delhaize (now happily married with Albert Hein...)... =;))
The Nature House
29 Otto VeniusstraatBio supermarket — A bit further away, but super for all biofood!
Everything Else
Ha! This is the very best cinema in town, just around your corner!!! The comfy place where one can see the the best art movies, excellent authors films or those beautiful films that were not commercial enough for the 'mainstream' circuit... On top you'll find a very atmospheric, cosy bar in the basement. Enjoy!! http://cinemacartoons.be
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polecane przez mieszkańcówCinema Cartoon's
4 Kaasstraat27
polecane przez mieszkańcówHa! This is the very best cinema in town, just around your corner!!! The comfy place where one can see the the best art movies, excellent authors films or those beautiful films that were not commercial enough for the 'mainstream' circuit... On top you'll find a very atmospheric, cosy bar in the basement. Enjoy!! http://cinemacartoons.be
Shopping
Antwerp is of course renowned for its fine taste on various products, through the ages: Take the fabulous Antwerp art scene, the remarkable fashion scene, or the diamond shops, the beers and their supurb cafés, the food markets, the restaurants... You can shop till you really drop, be aware!
The Nationalestraat is a dangerous quarter for fashion addicts, since you'll find very fine shops in the neighbourhood of the Fashion Museum, MoMu.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNationalestraat
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAntwerp is of course renowned for its fine taste on various products, through the ages: Take the fabulous Antwerp art scene, the remarkable fashion scene, or the diamond shops, the beers and their supurb cafés, the food markets, the restaurants... You can shop till you really drop, be aware!
The Nationalestraat is a dangerous quarter for fashion addicts, since you'll find very fine shops in the neighbourhood of the Fashion Museum, MoMu.