This world-famous restaurant run by famous chefs Sergio Herman and Nick Bril is situated in an old military-hospital chapel. We love the contrast between the atmosphere of the historic building and the striking modern design by Piet Boon. If you can't get a table in the main dining room, try the more low key Upper Room Bar upstairs!

In our opinion, Standard serves the most delicious sourdough pizzas in all of Antwerp. They make excellent use of fresh organic ingredients - some of which come from their very own garden.

There's speciality coffee and then there's Caffènation where the blend of brew is given to the exact percentage, and where each of the beans have a backstory. From coffee capsules, filter on tap, to the deliciously creamy cortados and chocolate-topped cappuccino's, this is an addictively-good caffeine fix. Though there's multiple outposts within the city, our favourite is within the green oasis of PAKT. Perch on one of the numerous tree-hugged benches surrounding a child-friendly, or dog-welcoming park during the weekend buzz.