A new edition of Taste Masters Deluxe or Smaakmeesters Deluxe will take place from 12 February to 3 March 3 2024. Smaakmeesters position themelves as a “culinary event in the city of Antwerp with a refined twist.

44 Antwerp gastronomic restaurants allow gourmets to enjoy a masterful lunch in five price categories for three weeks. A unique opportunity for everyone to enjoy a total experience in a restaurant recognized by the Michelin and/or Gault&Millau guides. This tasty event follows the presentation of the Michelin stars that Antwerp will host on 26 February.

The City of Antwerp is proud of its gastronomic potential. It wants to put her culinary excellence in the spotlight as part of the Michelin Star Revelation that will take place on 26 February. 

That is why the City is launching a new Deluxe edition of Smaakmeesters in collaboration with Mediahuis and Zenchef: everyone can book a lunch in five price categories in 44 gastronomic establishments. 

These restaurants – recognized by Michelin and/or awarded 13 toques or more by Gault&Millau – will open their doors from 12 February to 3 March for anyone who wants a unique lunch experience. Lunches can be reserved for 50 euros, 80 euros, 120 euros, 150 euros and 190 euros. The lunches in the highest price category can only be reserved in two-star restaurant Hertog Jan and three-star restaurant Zilte.

The following 44 Antwerp restaurants are participating in Smaakmeesters Deluxe:

• In de balans,
• Invincible,
• Jerom,
• Camionette,
• Arrikiiati,
• The London,
• The Butcher’s Son,
• DOJO,
• Bien Soigné,
• Fine Fleur,
• Decan,
• L’Amitié,
• Essenz,
• Vis van A,
• Zilte,
• Nathan,
• Hertog Jan,
• Untitled.,
• Misera,
• Franq,
• Het Gebaar,
• Pazzo,
• Graanmarkt 13,
• Les Années Folles,
• Stable,
• Nage,
• Le Pristine,
• Blueness Antwerp,
• Cuichine,
• Soixante,
• Glou Glou,
• Bistrot De Pottenbrug,
• Bar Bulot,
• Minerva,
• August,
• Glass,
• Nebo,
• Dôme sur Mer,
• Dôme,
• Matty,
• Bún Bar,
• Veranda,
• Materia,
• Mey.

Alderman for Small Businesses and Tourism Koen Kennis (N-VA): “Every edition is special, but this edition of Smaakmeesters Deluxe is even more so. 44 of our top addresses are inspired by the arrival of the Michelin Awards in Antwerp to pamper their guests extra. There There are established names, as well as newcomers. Together they are putting their weight behind a three-week culinary festival that will make Antwerp shine in the gastronomic world.”

You can reserve a lunch from Smaakmeesters Deluxe via Smaakmeestersdeluxe.be.

Smaakmeesters will also take place again in the autumn. During this culinary festival in the city of Antwerp, the catering industry in the city center offers tastings and regional products are in the spotlight.