The Icarus Academy is located on the Scheldt with a view of the old city of Antwerp. Through the pedestrian tunnel (within walking distance of the Groenplaats) you reach the Linkeroever, where you can walk along the water with a view of the old city until you reach the Icarus Academy which is located just across the small marina. Antwerp has much to offer and worth exploring. Below is a selection.
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Glou Glou
A Bar a vin where the love for natural wine and convivial dining go hand in hand. One of the most casual wine bars in Antwerp.
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Cella
Due to the Oosterweel connection, the Pomphuis is closed for at least 5 years. The entire team welcomes you to their new location. In a redesigned warehouse along the Kattendijkdok in Antwerp you can enjoy refined international cuisine in the industrial-chic port of Cella. With a stylish interior from Grain Design Office, you can enjoy an intimate atmosphere and a beautiful view over the quay and the skyline of Antwerp.
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Café Commercial
Known for the restaurant Veranda, it serves a menu that warms both the heart and the stomach, with a focus on seasonal and local products.
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And/Or
Chef Karen opts for the most plant-based approach possible. And/Or is about sharing, exploring and pushing culinary boundaries. She previously cooked at a high level in New York City.
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Bistro Estelle
Estelle is located in Borgerhout. Here they mainly serve plant-based fusion dishes, organic and natural wines in an intimate, homely atmosphere.
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Veranda
Restaurant in the old slaughterhouse area in Antwerp North near the sports palace. Davy Schellemans and his team have been working with 1 menu since 2016. Casual atmosphere and friendly service.
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Felix Pakhuis
Felix wants to be a quality mark for everything that concerns ‘the better life’ (eating, drinking, listening to music, reading books, playing, art, enjoying a nice chat, for example…). Felix Pakhuis is a house where ‘the good life’ can be experienced and consumed.
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Plaasj Kaffee
Plaasj Kaffee is located near the Icarus Academy. Here you can enjoy a quick bite and typical mussels in season on ‘the beach of Sint-Anneke’. Plaasj Kaffee Food & Drinks is a surprising, trendy place for gastronomes, thirsty throats, families and… sunbathers.The eye-catcher is the veranda/orangery where you have a fantastic view of the Scheldt at any time.
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De Bomma
Eating at De Bomma means enjoying a simple, pleasant kitchen with a touch of nostalgia. Here in the heart of Antwerp on the Suikerui you can eat ultimate comfort food and Flemish classics. As you prefer them. How? You combine your favorite ingredients to your heart’s content and put together a meal of your choice. A homage to folk cuisine and to your personal taste. Tradition can be so innovative!
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Izumi
Restaurant Izumi has existed since 1978 and brings traditional Japanese cuisine in its original form.Born in Amsterdam, Ed Balke fell under the spell of Japanese culture and tradition in the late 1960s. Since 1996 he has been assisted by Takeaki Kato, a talented sushi chef from Hiroshima.
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Pizza Arte
Nice Italian restaurant on the Suikerui with different pizza and pasta dishes.
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Pazzo
Chef Ingrid Neven and her team combine the best culinary influences from around the world. French, Italian and Japanese flavors are effortlessly combined. At Pazzo we like to try something new, without ignoring tradition and without complicated feats. But with first-class ingredients that are bursting with flavour. And those who like to sniff among the truffles will get to know Pazzo as a house of trust…
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Ifamosi
If you want to spend a pleasant evening in a typical Roman trattoria, surrounded by famous Italian actors from the 1950s and 1960s, you have chosen well! The Roman chef Fabio Gambone and his team offer you honest Italian cuisine, always combined with an excellent glass of wine.
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De Godevaart
De Godevaart goes for authenticity. Starting with the authentic style elements that give the stylish interior charm. But above all: real products that form the basis of delicious dishes. The chef gives free rein to his creativity and dares to surprise with product combinations and techniques.
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Roji
The restaurant is an established value in Antwerp with high-quality cuisine in one of the oldest streets in Antwerp. It is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds to end the evening in style.
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Sir Anthony Van Dyck
The restaurant is an established value in Antwerp with high-quality cuisine in one of the oldest streets in Antwerp. It is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds to end the evening in style.
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