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Mechelen food guide: Must-try restaurants and local specialties
During our tours, we’re often asked where to find the best places to eat in the city. So, we’ve put together this list. Let’s get your mouth watering!
Mechelen has a food scene that punches well above its size. The region is famous for its white asparagus, a seasonal delicacy with protected origin status that locals and chefs alike go wild for every spring. Pick up a freshly baked mokkenbrood at a local bakery, or sit down for a plate of waterzooi, a classic Flemish stew that’s been warming hearts here for centuries. Small city, big flavours.
De Vleeshalle (FOOD MARKET)
A historic food hall from 1881, now transformed into a culinary hotspot in the heart of the city, with a dozen food stalls serving everything from fresh produce to street food from around the world.
Emiel (FISH RESTAURANT)
A restaurant right in the city center with a nice Belgian cuisine. “De Sinjoor” is a nickname for the residents of Antwerp. We suggest the ‘stoofvlees’ and the ‘vol au vent’ as typical Belgian dishes.
Foody (HAUTE CUISINE)
Grand Café De Rooden Hoed is the oldest restaurant in Antwerp and has a very rich history within its walls. They suggest typical belgian beers with their dishes.
Lam’eau (HAUTE CUISINE)
Bustling brasserie De Post has been just about the best-known brasserie in Antwerp for over 75 years. Praised for its delicious shrimp croquettes, beef stew and cosy interior with fireplace and fully heated terrace. And last but not least… for its extremely friendly service.
Sava (TAPAS BAR)
Amùri is Sicilian for ‘love’ (‘amore’). This Sicilian restaurant brings the delicious italian flavours to Belgium. The restaurant is a 10 minutes walk away from the Cathedral, but definitely worth the walk.
Ronda (MARROCAN RESTAURANT)
A very nice italian restaurant focusing on serving you the best wines from Italy. Right in the historical center, definitely worth a visit after a long day of city-tripping.
Merad (TURKISH RESTAURANT)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
SuPe (GERMAN RESTAURANT)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
Zorba (GREEK RESTAURANT)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
Marcello Pizza (FUN PIZZA)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
L’Artista (CLASSIC PIZZA)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
Via Via (WORLD KITCHEN)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
Také (VEGAN STREET FOOD)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
Funky Jungle (VEGAN WORLD KITCHEN)
Gourmets who want something different can discover a new gastronomic universe at Hoffy’s kosher Restaurant in Antwerp.
So, you can enjoy traditional Yiddsih cusine in our stylish restaruant that focuses on kosher Yiddish dishes based on simple ingedients and sophisticated taste.
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