Beste Italian Restaurants in Antwerp

Are you a fan of Italian cuisine? Why not give these places a try and let yourself be completely swept away by the most delicious pasta, pizzas, and antipasti.

Antwerp is home to a whole host of Italian restaurants. You’d almost be spoilt for choice! Join us on a culinary journey through Italy and discover the most delicious pizzas, creamy pasta dishes and refined antipasti.

Benoti

Since June 2026, Antwerp has welcomed a new addition: Benoti. In this charming Italian restaurant, you can enjoy delicious pasta, crispy pinsa, flavourful antipasti and Italian desserts to your heart’s content. The chef hails from Naples and works with the very finest ingredients. His passion for Italian cuisine is clearly evident: authentic Italian flavours, pure class and southern hospitality make Benoti a real gem in the heart of Antwerp.

Adress
Bresstraat 2A
2018 Antwerp

GIO Pizza Bar

Gio Pizza Bar is a cosy trattoria at ‘t Zuid, Antwerp. You can enjoy delicious Italian starters such as bruschetta, caprese salad and focaccia. There’s no shortage of pasta and pizza either. As the name suggests, of course, this is the perfect spot for pizza lovers. You can choose from a variety of pizzas; each one freshly baked in a wood-fired oven. Prefer to eat at home? Then takeaway is also an option.

Adress
Volkstraat 11-13
2000 Antwerp

Pasta-Hippo-Vino

Right in the heart of the Historic Centre, you’ll find the French Italian restaurant Pasta-Hippo-Vino. Here you can enjoy a delicious variety of pasta dishes, all made from scratch! Pasta-Hippo-Vino is also a wine bar where you’ll find a wide selection of fine wines.

Adress
Oude Koornmarkt 32-34
2000 Antwerp

Pici

You’ll find Pici on Dageraadplaats. This pasta restaurant prepares all its pasta fresh every day: delicious, original and with plenty of choice! As well as this successful pasta restaurant, the owner also runs a pizzeria called Standard. So, there’s something for everyone! If you’d rather stay a bit closer to the centre of Antwerp for pasta, head to Muntstraat. Pici also has a branch in Groen Kwartier.

Adress
Dageraadplaats 13
2018 Antwerp

Muntstraat 2
2000 Antwerp

Regine Beerplein 1/16
2018 Antwerp

Danieli Il Divino

The Italian restaurant Danieli Il Divino is situated in the former stables of Den Brandt Castle. Here, you can not only sample classic Italian cuisine but also enjoy the beautiful setting. It’s ideal if you want to combine your lunch or dinner with a walk in the park.

Adress
Beukenlaan 12
2020 Antwerp