Best vegetarian restaurants in Antwerp
18 venues in Antwerp rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.
The kitchen is entirely plant-based (vegan), so it automatically meets all vegetarian standards. No animal products of any kind are used.
The restaurant is fully plant-based, so every dish is vegetarian by default. No meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients are used.
The kitchen is 100% plant-based, so every dish is vegetarian by default. No meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients are used anywhere on the premises.
The entire menu is vegetarian, with many vegan options. This is a vegetarian restaurant. All dishes are suitable for vegetarians by definition.
The entire menu is fully plant-based, with no meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients used anywhere. All dishes are inherently vegetarian and the kitchen operates without any meat or fish on the premises.
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.
The core menu is built around vegetables — chef Bart Gauwloos describes the kitchen as 'vegetable-forward fine dining'. A three-course lunch and five-course dinner are available as fully vegetarian menus by default, with a flexitarian option adding fish or meat. The kitchen uses butter, cream, cheese and eggs, so this is not a vegan setup, but vegetarian diners are the primary audience.
HART is a fully plant-based (vegan) restaurant, making it automatically suitable for vegetarians. The entire menu is vegan, which is a subset of vegetarian, so all dishes are vegetarian-safe.
Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu, and staff can adapt many dishes. The restaurant is not vegetarian-only but accommodates well.
As a plant-based restaurant, every dish is vegetarian. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and the kitchen is designed around plant-based ingredients.
An Italian restaurant where nearly all dishes are vegetarian (pizza, pasta, pastries, focaccia). Some menu items contain fish or meat, but vegetarian options are abundant and clearly identifiable. The small menu and direct communication with the owner make it easy to order vegetarian.
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. However, the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned.
The menu uses a vegetarian icon on many dishes, and there are clear vegetarian options like falafel gyro, quinoa garden salad, and hummus wrap. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contact is possible.
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.
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.
The menu is primarily vegetable-focused with gluten-free pasta and pizza. Most dishes are vegetarian by default, with optional additions of meat or fish. Vegetarian options are plentiful and clearly identifiable.
The menu includes several vegetarian dishes such as vegetarian stuffed eggplant, vegetable soufflé, and a vegetarian main course. Cold salads and cooked vegetables are available as sides. The restaurant specialises in kosher Yiddish cuisine which includes a range of vegetable-based dishes. However, the kitchen is not vegetarian-dedicated and shared preparation areas are used for meat dishes.
The chef can accommodate vegetarian requests on the fixed tasting menu, but there's no marked menu and the kitchen is shared. Mention it when booking so the chef can prepare suitable dishes.