18 venues in Antwerp rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.
The kitchen operates on an entirely plant-based (vegan) foundation. No animal products of any kind are used, which means the menu automatically satisfies vegetarian standards.
Because the restaurant is fully plant-based, every dish is vegetarian by default. The kitchen uses no meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients.
stockThe 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.
The menu is entirely vegetarian, with many vegan options. As a vegetarian restaurant, all dishes are suitable for vegetarians by definition.
stockThe entire menu at Planttrekkerij 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.
stockThe 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.
HART is a fully plant-based, vegan restaurant, which makes it automatically suitable for vegetarians. Because vegan is a subset of vegetarian, every dish on the menu is vegetarian-safe.
Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu for this restaurant, and staff can adapt many dishes. The restaurant is not vegetarian-only but accommodates well.
CLO is a plant-based restaurant, and every dish on the menu is vegetarian. The kitchen is designed around plant-based ingredients.
stockNearly all dishes at this Italian restaurant are vegetarian, including pizza, pasta, pastries, and focaccia. A few menu items contain fish or meat, but vegetarian options are abundant and clearly marked. The small menu and direct communication with the owner make ordering vegetarian straightforward.
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.
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.
stockMany 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.
stockThe menu relies mostly on vegetables, offering gluten-free pasta and pizza. Most dishes start as vegetarian, and meat or fish can be added upon request. Vegetarian options are plentiful and clearly marked.
stockThe menu lists several vegetarian options, among them vegetarian stuffed eggplant, vegetable soufflé, and a vegetarian main course. Cold salads and cooked vegetables are offered as side dishes. The restaurant specializes in kosher Yiddish cuisine, which includes a number of vegetable-based dishes. However, the kitchen is not dedicated solely to vegetarian preparation, and shared preparation areas are used for meat dishes.
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.
