3 Best Restaurants in Limburg Province, Antwerp and the Northeast

In an old yellow-painted brick farmhouse east of the center, the leafy front terrace and rustic interior provide a charming setting for enjoying this small restaurant's generously portioned and innovative takes on Belgian and European classics. The beer list is short but outstanding, as is the wine list—unsurprising as the same family also runs the wine store next door.

This modern café-restaurant with a prime spot on the main square serves pan-European dishes, but with a notable Italian slant that also spills over into the wine list. The long, narrow design of the sleek interior feels a little like dining in a train carriage, but grab a spot on the terrace and you can contemplate the strapping features of Celtic warrior Ambiorix as you eat.

When it comes to picking the more spectacular place to sit, you'll be hard-pressed to choose between the gorgeous high-ceilinged neoclassical dining room and the majestically tranquil garden terrace at the rear. The food, while looking simple on the menu, is equally grand—even the croque monsieur comes in such dimensions that you are unlikely to leave feeling hungry.