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OOSTENDE: Fort Napoleon €€ Flemish stew in winter or large ANTWERP: Brasserie
French/Belgian Map A1 salads in summer. There is outside Appelmans €
Vuurtorenweg, 8400 decking for alfresco dining. French Map C1
Tel (059) 332160 Closed Mon & Tue Papenstraatje 1, 2950
Built in 1811, this old Napoleonic YPRES: Pacific Eiland €€ Tel (03) 226 2022
fortress provides an unusual French/Belgian Map A2 Excellent brasserie fare, such as
setting for high-class French Island 2, 8900 big salads, delicious pasta and
and Belgian cuisine. A bistro Tel (057) 200528 Closed Mon: risotto, juicy burgers and steaks
section serves lighter meals. dinner; Tue are served at this eatery, which
In an idyliic setting, this modern, also has its own absinthe bar.
OOSTENDE: Ostend Queen €€€ spacious eatery is on a small
Seafood Map A1 island that can be reached via a ANTWERP: Ciro's €
Monacoplein, 8400 bridge. It serves inventive French Belgian Map C1
Tel (059) 445610 Closed Tue & Wed and Belgian fare prepared using Amerikalei 6, 2000
On the top floor of the seafront local as well as seasonal produce. Tel (03) 238 1147 Closed Mon
kursaal (casino), this large and Ciro's serves the best steaks in
stunning restaurant sources the YRES: Hostellerie St-Nicolas €€€ Antwerp in a cosy interior. Don’t
best quality fish and seafood as French/Belgian Map A2 miss the house speciality, steak
well as seasonal produce for its Veurnseweg 532, 8906 Elverdinge Ciro’s. The beef stew and vol-
tasty, inventive dishes. Tel (057) 200622 Closed Sun & Mon au-vent are also worth trying.
This first-class restaurant boasts Book ahead.
OUDENAARDE: Bistro ‘t Veer € two Michelin stars. Try Chef
Belgian Map B2 Franky Vanderhaeghe's ANTWERP: L'Epicerie
Berchemweg 191, 9700 degustation menu comprising of Du Cirque €€
Tel (055) 302588 Closed Thu ten beautifully presented dishes. French/Belgian Map C1
Straight forward, delicious Belgian Volkstraat 23, 2000
classics are prepared with care. Tel (03) 238 0571 Closed Sun & Mon
Scampi’s ‘t Veer and Angus beef Excellent old-school-style French-
entrecôte are the specialities. Antwerp, Flemish Belgian food is served in contem-
Brabant & Limburg porary bistro-like surroundings.
OUDENAARDE: Hof Van Cleve €€€ The small size of the venue adds
Belgian Map B2 ALDEN BIESEN: Het Vlierhof €€ to its charm. Reserve ahead.
Riemegemstraat 1, 9770 Kruishoutem Flemish Map E2
Tel (09) 3835848 Hasseltsestraat 57a, 3740 Bilzen ANTWERP: Hippodroom €€
This three-star Michelin restaurant Tel (089) 414418 Closed Mon–Wed; Mediterranean Map C1
is located in a pretty collection Sat: lunch Leopold De Waelplaats 10, 2000
of farm buildings, surrounded by Much of the superb local food Tel (03) 248 5252 Closed Sun & Mon
tranquil countryside. There are a served at this gastronomic Set in an early 20th-century
range of hot and cold starters to restaurant is made from produce building, this restaurant offers a
choose from as well as many from the restaurant's own organic menu of seasonal dishes wtih an
vegetarian options. vegetable garden. There's also a oriental twist, using fresh local
terrific selection of wines. ingredients. The fish options
POPERINGE: ‘t Hommelhof €€ are particularly recommended.
Belgian Map A2 ANTWERP: Amadeus €
Watouplein 17, 8978 Watou Belgian Map C1 ANTWERP: InVINcible €€
Tel (057) 388024 Closed Wed; Sint-Paulusplaats 20, 2000 Seafood Map C1
Mon, Tue & Thu: dinner Tel (049) 309 3329 Haarstraat 9, 2000
Cooking with beer is the focus of Set in a former glass-factory, this Tel (03) 231 3207 Closed Sat & Sun
this friendly hostelry. Dishes such restaurant is a mecca for lovers Many of the items on the menu
as rabbit stew, ham, beer and of spare ribs. The Art Nouveau here are based on the morning’s
cheese soup, and even desserts, interior, with glasswork and catch from the North Sea. The
are prepared using specialist wooden carvings, creates a open kitchen allows diners to see
local beers. traditional brasserie atmosphere. the chefs at work.
ST-NIKLAAS: Kok O Vin €€
French/Belgian Map C1
Heidebaan 46, 9100
Tel (03) 7668661 Closed Tue &
Wed
In a restored suburban villa east
of the town, this modern
restaurant offers a French-Belgian
menu, comprising dishes made
with seasonal ingredients.
VEURNE: De Plakker €
French/Flemish Map A2
Grote Markt 14, 8630
Tel (058) 315120 Closed Thu, Fri
lunch
Head here for generous Flemish
and French cuisine, accompanied
by a good range of beers. Try the The elegantl retro-style dining area at the popular De Kleine Zavel, Antwerp
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