The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Antwerp

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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Flip Dejaeghere

Flip World Foodie – Duffel, Belgium

The one church in the world where God is a Chef Think of an amazing spot…Think of great vibes where even angels would love to hang around every day…Think of culinary creations where even God can only dream of…That’s The Jane The one Church in the World where a confession can’t take enough time. The whole ceremony is led by chef Nick Briland his disciples who take care of exquisite hospitality. Wines are carefully chosen and poured by the one & only Trésor Vets…indeed the wine pairing is a must take. Please go on sinning & visit afterwards this church. Redemption guaranteed when leaving this place. This culinary cathedral should be bucket listed by all

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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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Marcelo Ballardin

Chef Owner – Gent, Belgium

3 stars at the top of the MAS museum. Chef Viki Geunes brings high level dishes to a beautiful modern place. Great wines with views all around Antwerpen from the top floor location. The bread serving is to die for. If you are looking to spoil yourself go ahead and come a bit earlier to enjoy the MAS museum downstairs.

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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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Flip Dejaeghere

Flip World Foodie – Duffel, Belgium

A restaurant & chef who never disappoints in an intimate setting. French Cuisine with that extra touch of creativity & taste. Once a 2*michelin chef in Hong Kong and now in Antwerp for already a couple of years. A fat 1* Michelin with lots of ambition for more. Refinement in all creations. Attention: do not leave the restaurant without tasting the chocolate cake … simply one for the records.

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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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Frank Heylen

Food & Wine hunter – Leuven, Belgium

Top produce from Belgian soil with influences from all over the world. Fine Fleur is an ode to finesse. In order to offer you the very best, Jacob Jan Boerma and Head chef Thomas Diepersloot strive for perfection. They literally give you a look into the kitchen and combine top produce from Belgian soil with influences from all over the world. Fine Fleur is an ode to finesse. Expect an elegant style of cooking, details, and extraordinary taste sensations.

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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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Frank Heylen

Food & Wine hunter – Leuven, Belgium

Chef Gert De Mangeleer is continuously looking for the best produce and ingredients, in accordance with the season. Gert de Mangeleer and Joachim Boudens welcomes you at Hertog Jan at Botanic Sanctuary. Gert De Mangeleer is continuously looking for the best produce and ingredients, in accordance with the season and supplies. A short visit to the kitchen with a top dish is certainly one of the highlights.

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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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Adam Talhimet

Front Of House/Foodie – Den Bosch, Netherlands

The beautiful botanic garden hosts the real life version of Hans and Gretel, the witch is swapped out for Roger van Damme. His savory dishes are amazing, the steak tartare to die for. But his pastry skills are out of this world.

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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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Adam Talhimet

Front Of House/Foodie – Den Bosch, Netherlands

A la carte finesse, faultless execution. Nebo brings something that was missing in the already vibrant culinary scene in Antwerp, a la carte dining on a high level of quality. I am impressed by the way they can blow you away, while only having around three changes to do so. Must visit.

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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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Nick Bril

Chef/ DJ – Antwerp, Belgium

't Fornuis has been run by chef Johan Segers, who is in his 70’s and still runs his kitchen in an amazing way. He only does à la carte and doesn't have a written menu, he will explain what he’s serving by the table. The way he describes his dishes is mouth watering and to be honest he can sell you anything. He cooks classical and seasonal dishes like scallops with black truffles, North Sea crab in a simple salad style, beautiful main courses like venison and chicken, all kinds of delicious things. Last time when I visited with six friends we took all 12 main courses because they sounded so delicious. The restaurant is in three floors, the charm of the chef is unique and as I think he will not continue that long, if you're visiting within the coming years, this is must.

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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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Adam Talhimet

Front Of House/Foodie – Den Bosch, Netherlands

Very strong one star level already, recently opened. Italian fine dining in Antwerp, great addition to the city’s dining scene. Was very,very impressed, service is fantastic, food is 1 sometimes 2 star level. Go!

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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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Frank Heylen

Food & Wine hunter – Leuven, Belgium

Lovely new restaurant, started in October 2023 with chef Jakub Blogowski, Louis Devos and Jonas Van Sant. Good vibes and tasty flavour food. Season kitchen and local ingrédients. Some excellent (natural) wines makes your dinner complete!

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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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Sara Berg

Food journalist – Malmö, Sweden

Natural wine bar with fun Asian inspired menu In a brutalist environment - concrete walls and Bruno Rey chairs - sommelier Daan Guelinckx and his team serve seasonal dishes with Asian elements. Oysters with Japanese or Vietnamese flavours, hamachi, dumplings and shrimp toast with tartar. Or just some great vegetables. Always inspiring and delicious. Wines are natural, well selected - and there are a lot of them.

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