Zilte Antwerp

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Three stars restaurant, 2026

All Michelin stars in Antwerp All Michelin stars in Belgium All 3 stars Michelin in Antwerp All 3 stars Michelin in Belgium

OAD

European Restaurants 2026, 118

All OAD European in Antwerp All OAD European in Belgium

La Liste

La Liste, #335

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #91, PRO #19.33, USER #18.25

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Chef

Viki Geunes

Cuisine

Creative, Modern Flemish

• 2026
• 2025
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2018
• 2017

Dinner at Zilte

on 01 Jun 2026

by Jean-Benoit Geeraert

Zilte

Some restaurants are built on talent. The rarest ones are built on family. That is what makes Zilte extraordinary

Of course, there is the exquisite cuisine of Viki Geunes, whose vision, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned Zilte its place among the world’s finest restaurants. Every dish reflects years of dedication, precision, and passion—a cuisine that is both technically brilliant and deeply personal.

But behind the accolades lies something even more inspiring:... More

Zilte

Some restaurants are built on talent. The rarest ones are built on family. That is what makes Zilte extraordinary

Of course, there is the exquisite cuisine of Viki Geunes, whose vision, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned Zilte its place among the world’s finest restaurants. Every dish reflects years of dedication, precision, and passion—a cuisine that is both technically brilliant and deeply personal.

But behind the accolades lies something even more inspiring: a family story.

Together with his wife, Viviane Plaquet, Viki has created more than a restaurant; they have built a legacy. Today, that legacy continues through their daughter, Gitte, who helps lead the restaurant with the same commitment to hospitality, warmth, and excellence that defines every aspect of the Zilte experience.

And then there is Aaron, Gitte’s partner and the restaurant’s sommelier, whose thoughtful wine pairings elevate each course into a seamless dialogue between food and wine. His passion and expertise add another layer to an already remarkable experience.

What makes an evening at Zilte unforgettable is not only the flawless execution or the breathtaking setting at MAS overlooking all of Antwerp. It is the feeling that every detail has been shaped by people who genuinely care—people who are not simply working together, but sharing a common dream.

In a world where luxury can sometimes feel distant, Zilte reminds us that true greatness often begins at home: with family, trust, and a shared passion passed from one generation to the next.

18,5 in G&M and three Michelin stars recognize excellence. The family story is what gives the soul. Less

8 / 10

Dinner at Zilte

on 27 Nov 2025

by Gerhard R.

Dinner at Zilte

on 13 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Chocolate eclair

Dinner at Zilte

on 13 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Strawberry, cheese, dill, tamarillo, cucumber

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Gilt-head bream, truffle, bochot mussed, girolle, gruyere

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Roe deer, cherry, shiso, beetroot, smoked hay

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Bell pepper cone, ebi, rice cracker

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Hamachi, mango, salmon roe

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Shio koji, broccoli, pistachio & bottarga

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Avocado toro tartlet

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Razor clam, almond, perilla, crab, feta, gazpacho

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Sep 2023

by Bennet Chui

Sardine, watermelon, tomato , squid, white bean

Lunch at Zilte

on 16 Dec 2022

by I. Anna A

Dinner at Zilte

on 28 Apr 2022

by Neil A. Chef

King crab
Myoga - rutabaga - sansho pepper - dumpling
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Lunch at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Zilte in Antwerp a couple of weeks ago. A perfectly executed three star meal. I had visited before several years ago before their promotion in the GM. Having had an extensive refurbishment recently the dining room and views across the city are stunning. It was a very long meal though, approaching 5 hours, which was surprising for this kind of place. Probably not the kind of restaurant you want to sit for 5 hours.... More

King crab
Myoga - rutabaga - sansho pepper - dumpling
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Lunch at ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Zilte in Antwerp a couple of weeks ago. A perfectly executed three star meal. I had visited before several years ago before their promotion in the GM. Having had an extensive refurbishment recently the dining room and views across the city are stunning. It was a very long meal though, approaching 5 hours, which was surprising for this kind of place. Probably not the kind of restaurant you want to sit for 5 hours. But tasty food none the less.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OAD - 146
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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8 / 10

Dinner at Zilte

on 12 Nov 2021

by I. Anna A

Dinner at Zilte

on 05 Oct 2021

by Clark Parkin

This little beauty opened the menu with the first course of hamachi @zilte.restaurant last night #50bestrestaurants #theworlds50best#foodtraveller #foodie #foodgasm #foodstagram

Lunch at Zilte

on 10 May 2021

by Frank Heylen

Hedonistic Memories by zilte and Domaine Valke Vleug Belgium

Lunch at Zilte

on 02 Mar 2021

by Frank Heylen

6 / 10

Dinner at 't Zilte

on 14 Nov 2018

by Tamas Ferencz

The restaurant is located on the 9th floor of the MAS museum in the heart of the harbour of Antwerp.
We have invited our local friend to join us for dinner, all 3 of us were looking forward to a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is modern, stylish and spacious, with a lovely view of the harbour. The welcome and the first half of our dinner couldn’t have been better. We have all opted for the 8 course menu. Have received plenty of different amuse bouches and nibbles. The bread selection... More

The restaurant is located on the 9th floor of the MAS museum in the heart of the harbour of Antwerp.
We have invited our local friend to join us for dinner, all 3 of us were looking forward to a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is modern, stylish and spacious, with a lovely view of the harbour. The welcome and the first half of our dinner couldn’t have been better. We have all opted for the 8 course menu. Have received plenty of different amuse bouches and nibbles. The bread selection is great. Our favourites were hazelnut burrata with leeks, bears garlic and capers and the hare with celeriac, green pepper and date malt. For whatever strange reason there was an unacceptable long break after the langoustine dish, we have waited over 30 minutes to receive the eel and then another 20 minutes the hare dish. In the meantime there was no communication from the staff towards us, that there was a delay in the kitchen….Finally we have received our food which we couldn’t fault all was delicious but the lack of proper service communication has put us off a bit.
Great cheese trolley with the highest quality of national and international selection.
Our reservation was for 7.30 pm and we have left the restaurant after midnight. Less

7 / 10

lunch at at 't Zilte

on 02 Jul 2018

by Peter Chang

surprisingly good lunch with plenty of Asian flavors

Full account of lunch is here: http://www.diarygrowingboy.com/2018/07/europe-2018-day-3-hanging-out-with.html

7 / 10

Lunch at 'T Zilte

on 16 Oct 2017

by Gerhard Huber