Free-from restaurants in Antwerp

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Hoffy's Restaurant & Take Away

Lange Kievitstraat 52 ·

Hoffy's describes itself as a strictly kosher restaurant. Its website states that all food is strictly kosher, and the menu lists traditional kosher dishes including cholent, kugel, and gefilte fish, with meat and fish kept separate. The restaurant is a long-established kosher venue in Antwerp's Jewish quarter, operated by the Hoffman brothers, who observe kashrut. No external certification body is cited in the sources. However, the venue's own consistent messaging and its community reputation as a kosher restaurant provide strong evidence. Based on the venue's own declaration and the nature of the cuisine, the establishment is treated as verifiably kosher.

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Epiphany's Kitchen

Reyndersstraat 18 · · €⁠€

Epiphany's Kitchen is a 100% dedicated gluten-free restaurant in Antwerp, with a second branch in Ghent. The kitchen is entirely gluten-free. No gluten-containing ingredients are present on site, so cross-contamination is structurally impossible. Multiple coeliac reviewers on FindMeGlutenFree and HappyCow confirm zero symptoms after eating there. The venue's own website states everything is naturally gluten-free. This is as safe as it gets for coeliac diners.

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Simone's Kitchen - Good Food Institute

Breughelstraat 32 · Vegan

The kitchen is 100% plant-based. Every dish is therefore vegetarian by default. No meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients are used anywhere on the premises.

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Glutenvrije Bakkerij Pastrylab - 100% Glutenvrije Bakkerij

Nationalestraat 146 · · €⁠€

A 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery in Antwerp. The owner has coeliac disease, so every item from croissants and bread to cakes and pizza is made in a kitchen with no gluten on the premises. Multiple coeliac diners report zero reactions across many visits. The selection is split between lactose-free and vegan options, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

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Humm

Dageraadplaats 31/33 · Middle Eastern · Brunch · €⁠€

The kitchen is entirely plant-based. Humm removed all meat and dairy from its menu in June 2021, a change confirmed by the venue’s own FAQ and corroborated by multiple sources. All milk coffees use a split-pea-based plant milk called SPROUD. The kitchen is 100% vegan, which makes cross-contamination with animal products impossible.

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and/or

Haantjeslei 1 · Vegan · €⁠€⁠€

The restaurant is 100% vegan. Its kitchen uses only plant-based ingredients, and an open kitchen allows diners to see all dishes being prepared. HappyCow and multiple online reviews list the venue as fully vegan. The menu contains no animal products. No animal-derived ingredients are present on the premises.

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HART

Minderbroedersrui 34 · Vegan · Pizza

HART is a fully plant-based (vegan) restaurant, confirmed by HappyCow as a dedicated vegan venue and by the venue's own menu which lists only plant-based dishes. Since the kitchen is entirely vegan, the entire menu is suitable for vegan diners with no risk of animal-product cross-contamination.

Better than hungry

Lange Koepoortstraat 61 · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

This Southeast Asian restaurant has a separate vegan menu, and most dishes can be made vegan by request. Staff are knowledgeable and will ask about the diner's preference. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, so it is not a fully vegan setup, but the options are plentiful and well-handled.

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De Sinjoor

Oude Koornmarkt 31 · French · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu with an asterisk for dishes containing gluten, while the rest can be made gluten-free. Staff are repeatedly described as knowledgeable and experienced with coeliac customers. The kitchen uses a dedicated fryer for chips and a separate pasta pot, though it is a shared kitchen overall. Several reviewers mention a separate preparation area, but the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. This restaurant is a strong choice for coeliac diners who confirm their needs with staff.

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Le Delizie senza glutine

Nationalestraat 45 · Italian · €⁠€

A 100% dedicated gluten-free Italian restaurant operates in Antwerp, run by a coeliac owner. The entire kitchen remains gluten-free, with no gluten-containing ingredients on site; rice- and corn-based flour is used for pizza, pasta, pastries, and bread. Multiple coeliac diners report zero reactions. The owner's own coeliac diagnosis adds a strong insider-led safety layer. The kitchen is very small, with more takeaway than sit-down service, and the owners speak mainly Italian, so communication can be challenging.

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CLO

Kroonstraat 172 · Vegan · €⁠€

CLO operates as a plant-based restaurant, which means all dishes are inherently vegan. The menu is fully vegan, and the kitchen is set up for plant-based cooking. No dedicated vegan certification is mentioned, but the entire concept is vegan-first.

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CIRCUS

Kasteelpleinstraat 26 · Vegetarian · €

The menu is entirely vegetarian, with many vegan options. As a vegetarian restaurant, all dishes are suitable for vegetarians by definition.

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Folia | Fine Dining Restaurant

Mechelsesteenweg 112 · Vegetarian · Fine dining · €⁠€⁠€

The core menu centers on vegetables. Chef Bart Gauwloos describes the kitchen as "vegetable-forward fine dining." A three-course lunch and a five-course dinner are both fully vegetarian by default. A flexitarian option adds fish or meat. The kitchen uses butter, cream, cheese, and eggs, so this is not a vegan setup. Vegetarian diners are the primary audience.

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Planttrekkerij

Sint-Laureisstraat 76 · Vegan · €⁠€

Planttrekkerij is fully plant-based. No dairy products are used anywhere in the kitchen. The dish 'tomaat mozarella' relies on a vegan alternative, and the tiramisu is made with romige crème rather than dairy cream. The owners and team have been vegan for years and operate a kitchen that is 100% dairy-free.

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Cotmeh

Eglantierlaan 97 · Mediterranean · €⁠€⁠€

The menu explicitly labels many dishes as 'Vegetarisch' (including Kûndir, Sîyele, Penner, Bîzîn, Ovengebakken Feta, Vegetarische Bulgur Krokketten, and vegetarian versions of Piras, Spinazie, and Dolma), and the owner's description emphasises a kitchen that uses fresh vegetables and offers vegetarian alternatives for several meat dishes. Staff are at least aware enough to mark these on the menu, but the kitchen is shared and no dedicated fryer or equipment is noted.

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Le Oui

Hendrik Conscienceplein 11 · · €⁠€

The chef can accommodate vegetarian requests on the fixed tasting menu, but there is no marked menu and the kitchen is shared. Mentioning the request when booking allows the chef to prepare suitable dishes.

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eeetwell

Schoenmarkt 22 · · €⁠€

The menu uses a vegetarian icon on many dishes, with clear options such as falafel gyro, quinoa garden salad, and hummus wrap. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contact is possible.

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De Pottekijker

Kaasrui 5 · Steak · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable about coeliac needs and will check with the chef on request. The kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free. Fries are cooked in shared oil, and standard flour is present in croutons and regular bread. Multiple coeliac diners report positive experiences but note cross-contamination risk from shared fryers. The restaurant is best for those who are comfortable asking questions and have mild sensitivity.

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NaNoi - Thais restaurant

Oude Beurs 12 · Thai · Vegetarian

Many wok dishes can be adapted with tofu or extra vegetables instead of meat or fish, and the menu offers flexible options. Staff are responsive when you mention your preference. Curries cannot be made vegetarian-friendly, so check before ordering.

Nuoc Mam

Volkstraat 72G · Vietnamese · €⁠€

The menu clearly labels several vegetarian dishes (e.g. Banh Xeo Chay, Pho Chay, Sweet Potato & Asparagus Goi Cuon, Bun sweet potato & tofu, Cai Xao Dau Hu, Com Xao Tofu & Veggie). However, the kitchen is shared with meat, seafood, and fish sauce, so cross-contact is possible. Staff can identify vegetarian options on request.

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Dok 54

Waalsekaai 54 ·

The menu includes several clearly labelled vegetarian dishes, such as Beat the Meat, veggie wraps, veggie wok with curry, and pasta with pesto and burrata. The kitchen states that vegetarians are welcome and that dishes are prepared à la minute, so they can accommodate requests when notified in advance. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned.

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Shuk

Minderbroedersrui 64 · Middle Eastern

A shared-kitchen bakery serving Middle Eastern street food. GF bread items are available (shakshuka, sabich) and staff are generally knowledgeable, but the kitchen is not dedicated and a coeliac reviewer from the bakery branch reported that GF loaves on display touch regular bread. A coeliac diner at the Antwerp location had no reaction but noted it's 'eat at your own risk'. Not a safe choice for strict coeliacs.

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Fine Fleur

Lange Gasthuisstraat 41b · Fine dining · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The set menu is not marked for allergens. The kitchen handles fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and foie gras in a shared fine-dining setup. Diners are asked to disclose allergies in advance because the fixed menu cannot be changed à la minute. There is no mention of a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, dedicated fryer, or specific GF protocols. Staff may accommodate if notified ahead of time, but quality depends on the advance notice and the shift.

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Spritz

Stoofstraat 2 · Italian · Vegan

Spritz offers gluten-free pasta and gnocchi. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable. The kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated gluten-free menu or mention of separate preparation areas. Calling ahead to discuss needs with the staff before visiting is recommended.