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Il Carpaccio Antwerp

Il Carpaccio

Small place, big flavors

A classic is the pizza Calabrese with spicy salami, paprika, tomato, and mozzarella. Ask for some grilled onions on top to make it even tastier (you can thank me later).

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Restaurants

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Margo

van Raemdonck

Feb 9, 2025
Kunthun 2 Antwerp

Kunthun 2

The taste of Tibet

Momo is a dumpling with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough and you can order them steamed or fried. You can go for chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggie.

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Restaurants

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Margo

van Raemdonck

Feb 9, 2025
Café Kamiel Antwerp

Café Kamiel

Cosy place in the Markgrave

"Café Kamiel" in Antwerp has it all - good food, great coffee, a big-sized terrace and the perfect location. I come for their all-you-can-eat spaghetti!

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Hannah

Drijbooms

Feb 9, 2025
Bier Central Antwerp

Bier Central

Classic beer Encyclopedia

I've had some of my best nights in "Bier Central" in Antwerp. It's very central and easy to reach. I recommend trying the Leffe Ruby and Kwak beer...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Regina

Janzen

Feb 7, 2025
The Other Shop Antwerp

The Other Shop

Concept book store

"The Other Shop" in the center of Antwerp is no regular book shop. The owners have packed their store with wit and a great variety of different...

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Shopping

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Era

Hajdari

Feb 7, 2025
Café au Lait Antwerp

Café au Lait

Cocktail bar

"Café au Lait" is close to Antwerp's historical center. This charming cocktail bar brings together all sorts of people, and that's why I love it so much...

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Bars
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Music

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Era

Hajdari

Feb 7, 2025
Het Elfde Gebod Antwerp

Het Elfde Gebod

Antique - collection café

"Het Elfde Gebod" sits in the shadow of the cathedral and has kept its authenticity and appearance for 40 years... This café also makes its own beer!

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Bars

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Era

Hajdari

Feb 7, 2025
Outpost Antwerp

Outpost

Gamecenter

"Outpost" in Antwerp is a game center/web cafe where you socialize while playing on PCs. I'm not much of a gamer, but even I enjoy the board and card...

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Relaxing

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Era

Hajdari

Feb 7, 2025
Belmondo Antwerp

Belmondo

Argentinian cocktail bar

"Belmondo" is a cozy cocktail and snack bar not far from the center of Antwerp. I like it because it's bubbly with an easy-going allure and a warm...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Era

Hajdari

Feb 7, 2025
MoMade Cupcakes Antwerp

MoMade Cupcakes

Cupcake heaven

"MoMade Cupcakes" in the heart and stomach of Antwerp makes really addictive (and pretty) cupcakes - my absolute favorite one is the chocolate-raspberry...

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Snacks

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Regina

Janzen

Feb 7, 2025
Café Gorillaz Antwerp

Café Gorillaz

Music café at Dageraadplaats

"Café Gorillaz" Antwerp's Dageraadplaats with its cosy atmosphere, great-working heaters and blankets is one of my favorite places to sit outside with wine

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Music

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Regina

Janzen

Feb 7, 2025
Witzli-Poetzli Antwerp

Witzli-Poetzli

Antwerp's artists' bar

"Witzli-Poetzli" (est 1985) is probably the favorite cafe of Antwerp's artistic scene. I like it for its unique atmosphere, tasteful music and pastries!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Regina

Janzen

Feb 7, 2025

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