Bistro Ernest
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Wish I could give more than 5 stars just for the service alone. It was impeccable and we lacked for nothing. Food was delicious and the quality matched the price. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting Belgian dishes but also more interesting things.
Amazing place! Service was outstanding. Staff super friendly & no issues speaking English. Th bistro is a cute place, small and cozy.
After the Sunday market, we came here for lunch. The beef stew with small salad and fries on the side was good. The mussels were really fresh also with fries on the side. There are more seating on the first floor too. The staff spoke a bit of French and he understood some English.
Food is very delicious and is reasonably priced. The staff is excellent! Special mention to Barry and Dephne, the staff who attended to us. Worth going back to Antwerp for!
Came back here again, maybe over 20times…b’cz, always tasty dishes and good services. The shrimp croquettes are awesome. A good thing this time is to eat the asparagus. I took 2 starters of tartare and Flemish style. Both were excellent! Thank you for these 6yrs, and I hope I’ll be back in the future from Japan.
Tickets & Attractions in Antwerp
Come ride The View, a Ferris wheel located in the center of Antwerp. This ride offers a breathtaking view of the city as you go up. From the cabins, you can see well-known landmarks such as the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) and Het Steen. At the top, you’ll get a broad view of Antwerp and its mix of historic buildings and modern areas. Bring your camera and enjoy seeing the city from above.
At Technopolis, you learn by doing. Try activities like VR paragliding, cycling with square wheels, and interacting with a robot. Explore the ON/OFF exhibition for VR, stop-motion, and AR, the temporary AI zone, and Biotopia’s nature-and-human themes. Kids aged 4+ can visit the Doolhoofd zone with themes based on Pluto, “protjes,” and light. Enjoy live entertainment with Rob-e the robot and electricity demos. On weekends and school holidays, catch the science show with fire and smoke effects. During the 2025–2026 school year, you can also follow the Ketnet Tour and earn a Ketnet science diploma.
Visit ZOO Antwerpen in the city center of Antwerp. The zoo offers a wide range of animals, a collection of plants, and several historical buildings. In the Ape Valley, see gorillas and a young chimpanzee named Zabari. Near the Egyptian Temple, observe the male elephants together. Walk through the Buffalo Savannah to find many birds. On the open savannah, you can see giraffes, zebras, and white rhinos. Lions have their own area, and a playground is located nearby for children.
Plumb the depths of some artistic geniuses at Antwerp's Museum De Reede, including both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Focusing on the works of three artworld heavyweights: Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch, this hidden gem is Belgium's first museum dedicated to graphic art. Only opened in 2017, it rates highly among art lovers.
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