Price / Quality
“The food was delicious and made with passion. Service was excellent and it has a very cosy interior. Price / quality is 100% worth it.”
Gianni
Google Review
Restaurant in Antwerp South: Refined Fine Dining at MERO
As a refined restaurant in Antwerp South (Het Zuid), MERO delivers an intimate and boundary-pushing culinary journey directly opposite the iconic KMSKA.
Led by Chef Altin Mero, our kitchen blends Mediterranean warmth, Nordic purity, and bold Asian nuances into sensational seasonal dishes. Settle into our atmospheric 25-seat dining room and enjoy our acclaimed value and genuine hospitality.
Cozy and Refined Dining in Antwerp South
When you want to escape for a memorable and intimate dinner in Antwerp's vibrant South district, MERO is the ideal destination. Located on the Leopold de Waelstraat, in the same street and diagonally opposite the KMSKA, we welcome you into a warm, contemporary room with just 25 seats. Here you can savor serene acoustics, personal storytelling from Chef Altin Mero, and genuine culinary passion.
Discover Our Seasonal Tasting Menu and Lunch
Indulge your senses in our innovative 'biomatic cuisine'. Chef Altin Mero crafts evocative flavor pairings using peak seasonal ingredients: from grilled octopus with marrow and black garlic to wild catch of the day with koji and tom kha gai.
For dinner, we present an immersive 7-course Tasting Menu (€110) complemented by curated beverage pairings (€60). On weekends, from Friday through Sunday, guests can also experience our elegant 4-course lunch (€70).
Why Choose Restaurant MERO in Antwerp South?
Exceptional Price-to-Quality Ratio
Top-tier creative fine dining with honest, accessible pricing. Guests repeatedly highlight MERO as one of the best price-to-quality dining experiences in Antwerp.
A Worldly Journey on Your Plate
Chef Altin Mero harmonizes Mediterranean heritage with Nordic simplicity and subtle Asian flavor contrasts into a cohesive tasting journey.
Fresh Daily Catch and Seasonal Produce
Every course is crafted from fresh, seasonal products: charcoal-grilled octopus, line-caught fish of the day, wild duck, and fresh herbs.
Intimate Setting and Serene Acoustics
With just 25 seats, the room remains comfortably calm. You can converse easily while the chef personally introduces dishes at your table.
Centrally Located in Het Zuid: Steps from KMSKA
MERO is situated at Leopold de Waelstraat 20, in the same street and diagonally opposite the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA). This makes our restaurant the perfect setting to conclude a museum visit or an afternoon exploring the South district's galleries with a memorable dinner.
Parking is effortless: spacious underground public parking is located just a 3-minute walk away at Q-Park Kooldok and Q-Park Steendok. Convenient tram lines (trams 1 and 4) also connect directly to Antwerp Central Station and the city center.
Address
Leopold de Waelstraat 20, 2000 Antwerpen
Parking
Q-Park Kooldok & Steendok (3 min wandelafstand)
Tailored Hospitality: Dietary Requests and Private Dining
At MERO, personal attention is at the core of our hospitality. Do you have specific allergies, dietary preferences such as vegetarian or gluten-free, or pregnancy requirements? Simply note them when making your reservation. Chef Altin Mero and the team gladly adjust the menu with precision and care.
Planning a celebration, executive dinner, or exclusive buyout in Antwerp South? Our dining room can be reserved privately for intimate groups of up to 25 seated guests, featuring personalized menus and bespoke wine pairings.
What Guests Say About Our Restaurant in Antwerp South
Discover authentic impressions from guests who experienced our culinary artistry, ambiance, and value.
Tasting Experience
“Tipped off about this gem and more than justified. Beautiful interior, serene sound level, and the chef meticulously inspects every plate. The flavor combinations were abnormal. An absolute experience and worth every penny!”
Niels Fremouw
Google Review
Atmosphere and Care
“A hidden gem! We enjoyed an exquisite menu in a wonderful setting. Flavors were surprising and unique. The chef is deeply dedicated and personally explains every dish at your table.”
Laura Heylen
Google Review
Michelin Worthy
“Amazing! The three of us had the 7-course menu. What a treat it was. Delicious flavors, different textures, and very creative. Super friendly owner. Michelin-worthy!”
Lucienne H.
Google Review
Flavors and Plating
“We chose the 7-course menu and each course was another joyful surprise of flavor and presentation. Everything tasted delicious and looked stunning. Will definitely return!”
Linda
Google Review
Chef & Hospitality
“MERO was absolutely incredible! Everything from the refined ambiance to every dish served was outstanding. Chef Altin made the experience truly special by personally explaining each creation at our table. A must-visit in Antwerp South!”
Bahareh Dinyari
Google Review
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Price / Quality
“The food was delicious and made with passion. Service was excellent and it has a very cosy interior. Price / quality is 100% worth it.”
Gianni
Google Review
Tasting Experience
“Tipped off about this gem and more than justified. Beautiful interior, serene sound level, and the chef meticulously inspects every plate. The flavor combinations were abnormal. An absolute experience and worth every penny!”
Niels Fremouw
Google Review
Atmosphere and Care
“A hidden gem! We enjoyed an exquisite menu in a wonderful setting. Flavors were surprising and unique. The chef is deeply dedicated and personally explains every dish at your table.”
Laura Heylen
Google Review
Michelin Worthy
“Amazing! The three of us had the 7-course menu. What a treat it was. Delicious flavors, different textures, and very creative. Super friendly owner. Michelin-worthy!”
Lucienne H.
Google Review
Flavors and Plating
“We chose the 7-course menu and each course was another joyful surprise of flavor and presentation. Everything tasted delicious and looked stunning. Will definitely return!”
Linda
Google Review
Chef & Hospitality
“MERO was absolutely incredible! Everything from the refined ambiance to every dish served was outstanding. Chef Altin made the experience truly special by personally explaining each creation at our table. A must-visit in Antwerp South!”
Bahareh Dinyari
Google Review
Location and Opening Hours
Everything you need for a seamless visit to our restaurant in Antwerp South.
Service Hours
Thursday
Dinner from 18:30
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Lunch 12:00 to 15:30
Dinner from 18:30
Monday through Wednesday
Closed
Address and Surroundings
MERO Restaurant
Leopold de Waelstraat 20
2000 Antwerpen, België
In the same street and diagonally opposite the Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA).
Parking and Contact
Underground Parking
Q-Park Kooldok & Q-Park Steendok
(Only 3 minutes on foot)
Experience Fine Dining in Antwerp South
Reserve your table at MERO today and immerse yourself in Chef Altin Mero's unforgettable tasting menu and warm hospitality.