{"id":22244,"date":"2026-06-18T20:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/22244\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T20:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:40:08","slug":"an-insiders-guide-to-antwerp-courtesy-of-bernadettes-mother-daughter-duo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/22244\/","title":{"rendered":"An Insider\u2019s Guide to Antwerp, Courtesy of Bernadette\u2019s Mother-Daughter Duo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The place to go for a relaxed weekend lunch. Everything is made with very fresh ingredients and served until the day\u2019s stock runs out.\u2014Charlotte<\/p>\n<p>Le John<\/p>\n<p>My personal go-to for a low-key dinner. Quiet, simple, and consistently good food, the kind of place you keep returning to.\u2014Charlotte<\/p>\n<p>Ciro\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>An authentic Belgian experience. Order the shrimp cocktail. It\u2019s one of those rare restaurants that has stayed true to itself over the years while maintaining a very high standard.\u2014Bernadette<\/p>\n<p>Tango<\/p>\n<p>A newer, trendier restaurant by two young entrepreneurs, with special design by No\u00ebmi Orgaer. Expect a more fashion-forward crowd here.\u2014Charlotte<\/p>\n<p>Sir Anthony Van Dijck<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain City Urban Architecture Building High Rise Apartment Building Home Damage and Window  Broken\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9067.JPG\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Courtesy of Charlotte and Bernadette de Geyter<\/p>\n<p>Decorated by Axel Vervoordt, this Antwerp institution has a timeless atmosphere and remains one of the city\u2019s classic dining rooms.\u2014Bernadette<\/p>\n<p>Where to Stay<\/p>\n<p>Hotel August<\/p>\n<p>Located in a quieter, greener part of Antwerp, Hotel August was designed by Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen inside a former Augustinian convent. Have a casual lunch at Bar Vert nearby and sit among the locals. Antwerp is a small city, so although it feels slightly removed from the bustle, you\u2019re only 15 minutes away from the city center.\u2014Charlotte<\/p>\n<p>Hotel Julien<\/p>\n<p>Located in Antwerp\u2019s old town in the city center, with a rooftop overlooking the cathedral. Antwerp is a very historic city, so it\u2019s worth spending a day wandering through its streets, admiring the old architecture, and stepping into the many independent boutiques and antique shops.\u2014Bernadette<\/p>\n<p>Hotel Pilar<\/p>\n<p>Located in the South district of Antwerp, an area known for its lively bars and restaurants. Close to the Scheldt, it\u2019s the perfect area to pick up a gelato from Gelato Factory and watch the sunset by the river.\u2014Charlotte<\/p>\n<p>Where to Shop<\/p>\n<p>Renaissance<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Accessories Bag Handbag Indoors Furniture Room WalkIn Closet Shop and Bench\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6895.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Courtesy of Charlotte and Bernadette de Geyter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The place to go for a relaxed weekend lunch. 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