Have you resolved to eat less meat? Or have you been a vegetarian for a while and are still looking for nice places to eat in the heart of Antwerp? If so, be sure to try one of these 7 (take-away) restaurants with a delicious vegetarian menu.

1. Spritz

Spritz is the first 100% plant-based osteria in Antwerp. On the menu, you'll find classics such as vegetarian carbonara, lasagna and tiramisu, as well as lesser-known regional recipes from northern Italy. Put on some Italian music and you'll immediately imagine that you're sitting on a cosy terrace in Milan.

2. Simone's Kitchen

Simone's Kitchen wants to inspire people to live healthier lives and a great way of doing that is by eating delicious food! Every week, Simone's kitchen offers a new menu that is completely vegan and makes use of fresh and organic ingredients.

Vicky Geunes in the kitchen of his starred restaurant 't Zilte

View of the interior of starred restaurant The Jane

3. Broers van Julienne

Broers van Julienne also focuses on honest and colourful cuisine. From mouth-watering quiches to vegan pies, the team is never happier than when they get to bring delicious vegetarian recipes to the table. And what is more, they also have a great selection of gluten- and/or lactose-free dishes.

4. HART

HART is a plant-based breakfast and lunch bar. The owners' roots are in Spain, Chile and China and that is obvious from the menu. For breakfast or lunch, you can go there for sweets like pancakes with cherries or delicious tapas like the tortilla española. In the evening you can also enjoy Spanish delicacies like paella veganciana, pinxo de tempranillo or pimientos de padron.

5. Beni Falafel

With a wide selection of Middle Eastern dishes, Beni Falafel is the place to be for delicious vegetarian food. Its blends of herbs are composed by the restaurant's owner, Beni. Even the pita bread is also heated in the traditional way with an iron. Authentic but above all delicious!

Chef in the kitchen of restaurant The Butcher's Son.

View of a laid table in the impressive classic interior of restaurant Dôme

6. Have a Roll

Dessert? At Have a Roll, you can order delicious vegan rolls, which are available in apple, speculaas spread, salted caramel and of course cinnamon flavours. Hopefully, your mouth's already watering!

7. Icelab NiceCream Creations

You'll find even more sweet temptation at IceLab NiceCream Creations in the heart of Antwerp. It is the first Belgian gelateria to offer only plant-based products. Don't fancy an ice cream? The owner, Hilde, also makes (gluten-free) Liège and Belgian waffles to take away.