Antwerp
The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Antwerp
Your guide to Antwerp's top fine dining restaurants.
Antwerp, with its blend of historical charm, stunning architecture and contemporary culture and fashion, offers a variety of fine dining restaurants that elevate Belgian cuisine to artistic levels. In this article, we sort through the bunch and show where you can find the best fine dining in Antwerp, based on recommendations from local experts, such as food and wine hunter Frank Heylen, chef Nick Bril and chef Marcelo Ballardin.
From the Japanese-Belgian cuisine at DIM Dining to the world renowned The Jane, each one of these places is bound to fulfill your cravings. So if you're looking for an unforgettable gastronomic journey through one of Belgium's most vibrant cities, this one is for you.
Housed in a breathtaking old chapel, The Jane offers a fine dining experience with a menu full of captivating flavors. Led by chef Nick Bril, the team ensures every dish is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, while the ambiance is enhanced by modern art and live DJ performances. The restaurant also boasts a carefully curated wine list, making it an ideal place for those seeking a unique dining experience.
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Located on the top floor of the iconic MAS museum, Zilte offers a unique gastronomic experience under the helm of Chef Viki Geunes. The restaurant is renowned for its high-level dishes, which include a vegetarian menu and a variety of seafood specialties, served in a beautiful modern setting with panoramic views. The warm and classy interior, balanced flavours of the dishes, and a well-curated wine list contribute to an unforgettable dining experience.
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Experience an intimate setting at DÔME, where French cuisine is served with an extra touch of creativity. The restaurant is led by a former 2-star Michelin chef from Hong Kong, who brings refinement to all creations. A particular recommendation is the chocolate cake, which is said to be unforgettable.
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This restaurant, Fine Fleur, is a place of culinary delights, where all your senses are engaged and memories are created. The team, led by Jacob Jan Boerma and Head chef Thomas Diepersloot, focuses on perfection and offers a glimpse into their kitchen, combining top-notch Belgian produce with global influences. Expect an elegant cooking style, attention to the smallest details, and extraordinary taste sensations in an accessible and intimate fine dining setting.
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At Hertog Jan, Chef Gert De Mangeleer continuously seeks out the finest produce and ingredients, ensuring his dishes are always in harmony with the season. The restaurant provides a unique culinary experience, likened to a Japanese omakase menu, where trust is placed in the chef's hands. A visit to the kitchen, offering a glimpse into the creation of a top dish, is considered one of the highlights of the dining experience.
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Located in a picturesque botanic garden, Het Gebaar offers a unique culinary experience under the guidance of Roger van Damme. Known for his exceptional savory dishes, such as the highly recommended steak tartare, Roger also excels in pastry, creating desserts that are considered extraordinary. His unique career path from chef-patissier to star chef, along with his original and decorative plate compositions, contribute to a dining experience that is both visually appealing and technically sophisticated.
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Nebo is a unique restaurant offering a total dining experience with the freedom to choose from a fully à la carte menu. The menu features dishes made from scratch with exclusive ingredients, prepared using traditional and modern techniques to create pure flavors. The chef, Dimitri de Koninck, trained in renowned culinary schools and restaurants, brings his expertise to every dish, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.
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Experience a nostalgic dining affair at 't Fornuis, where you are served in an authentic, rustic manor house. The restaurant is run by the passionate chef Johan Segers, who personally explains his à la carte offerings at your table. Expect a range of classical, seasonal dishes like scallops with black truffles, North Sea crab salad, and hearty main courses like venison and chicken.
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Materia is an Italian fine dining restaurant that offers a complete culinary experience with a refined yet flexible service. The restaurant is known for its dedication to perfection, reflected in each dish, and its respect for seasonal influences, striving for excellent products. The philosophy of Materia revolves around 'complex simplicity', as described by Luigi, the head chef, who is a minimalist and dreamer.
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This eatery, Soixante, is a recent establishment that began its journey in October 2023, under the helm of chefs Jakub Blogowski, Louis Devos, and Jonas Van Sant. The restaurant prides itself on its seasonal menu, focusing on local ingredients, and is known for its excellent selection of natural wines. Guests can expect a genuine service and dishes that are simple, yet delicious, with a strong emphasis on quality and great atmosphere.
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Osaka offers a unique dining experience with its Asian-inspired menu served in a brutalist environment of concrete walls and Bruno Rey chairs. The menu features a range of intriguing dishes such as oysters with Japanese or Vietnamese flavours, hamachi, dumplings, and shrimp toast with tartar, along with an array of fresh vegetables. Complementing the food is an extensive selection of natural wines, carefully chosen for their quality.
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Housed in a breathtaking old chapel, The Jane offers a fine dining experience with a menu full of captivating flavors. Led by chef Nick Bril, the team ensures every dish is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, while the ambiance is enhanced by modern art and live DJ performances. The restaurant also boasts a carefully curated wine list, making it an ideal place for those seeking a unique dining experience.
Recommended by
Located on the top floor of the iconic MAS museum, Zilte offers a unique gastronomic experience under the helm of Chef Viki Geunes. The restaurant is renowned for its high-level dishes, which include a vegetarian menu and a variety of seafood specialties, served in a beautiful modern setting with panoramic views. The warm and classy interior, balanced flavours of the dishes, and a well-curated wine list contribute to an unforgettable dining experience.
Recommended by
Experience an intimate setting at DÔME, where French cuisine is served with an extra touch of creativity. The restaurant is led by a former 2-star Michelin chef from Hong Kong, who brings refinement to all creations. A particular recommendation is the chocolate cake, which is said to be unforgettable.
Recommended by
This restaurant, Fine Fleur, is a place of culinary delights, where all your senses are engaged and memories are created. The team, led by Jacob Jan Boerma and Head chef Thomas Diepersloot, focuses on perfection and offers a glimpse into their kitchen, combining top-notch Belgian produce with global influences. Expect an elegant cooking style, attention to the smallest details, and extraordinary taste sensations in an accessible and intimate fine dining setting.
Recommended by
At Hertog Jan, Chef Gert De Mangeleer continuously seeks out the finest produce and ingredients, ensuring his dishes are always in harmony with the season. The restaurant provides a unique culinary experience, likened to a Japanese omakase menu, where trust is placed in the chef's hands. A visit to the kitchen, offering a glimpse into the creation of a top dish, is considered one of the highlights of the dining experience.
Recommended by
Located in a picturesque botanic garden, Het Gebaar offers a unique culinary experience under the guidance of Roger van Damme. Known for his exceptional savory dishes, such as the highly recommended steak tartare, Roger also excels in pastry, creating desserts that are considered extraordinary. His unique career path from chef-patissier to star chef, along with his original and decorative plate compositions, contribute to a dining experience that is both visually appealing and technically sophisticated.
Recommended by
Nebo is a unique restaurant offering a total dining experience with the freedom to choose from a fully à la carte menu. The menu features dishes made from scratch with exclusive ingredients, prepared using traditional and modern techniques to create pure flavors. The chef, Dimitri de Koninck, trained in renowned culinary schools and restaurants, brings his expertise to every dish, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.
Recommended by
Experience a nostalgic dining affair at 't Fornuis, where you are served in an authentic, rustic manor house. The restaurant is run by the passionate chef Johan Segers, who personally explains his à la carte offerings at your table. Expect a range of classical, seasonal dishes like scallops with black truffles, North Sea crab salad, and hearty main courses like venison and chicken.
Recommended by
Materia is an Italian fine dining restaurant that offers a complete culinary experience with a refined yet flexible service. The restaurant is known for its dedication to perfection, reflected in each dish, and its respect for seasonal influences, striving for excellent products. The philosophy of Materia revolves around 'complex simplicity', as described by Luigi, the head chef, who is a minimalist and dreamer.
Recommended by
This eatery, Soixante, is a recent establishment that began its journey in October 2023, under the helm of chefs Jakub Blogowski, Louis Devos, and Jonas Van Sant. The restaurant prides itself on its seasonal menu, focusing on local ingredients, and is known for its excellent selection of natural wines. Guests can expect a genuine service and dishes that are simple, yet delicious, with a strong emphasis on quality and great atmosphere.
Recommended by
Osaka offers a unique dining experience with its Asian-inspired menu served in a brutalist environment of concrete walls and Bruno Rey chairs. The menu features a range of intriguing dishes such as oysters with Japanese or Vietnamese flavours, hamachi, dumplings, and shrimp toast with tartar, along with an array of fresh vegetables. Complementing the food is an extensive selection of natural wines, carefully chosen for their quality.
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