Best zones to open a restaurant in Antwerp
We scored 16 neighbourhood-sized cells of Antwerp for a restaurant. Sint-Andries leads with 76/100 against a city average of 54/100. Every score is built from open data plus live Google Maps evidence — nothing is estimated by hand.
- City average
- 54/100
- #1 · Sint-Andries
- 76/100
- Data confidence
- 59%
- Updated
- 25 September 2026
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Best zones to open a Food & Beverage in Antwerp
Compare neighbourhood scores, evidence and confidence before choosing a specific address.
City score 54/100· 16 zones· Updated Sep 25, 2026
- 176Sint-Andries18 competitors · 4.6★
- 263Universiteitsbuurt14 competitors · 4.7★
- 361Theaterbuurt14 competitors · 4.7★
- 460Meir14 competitors · 4.7★
- 557Seefhoek-Stuivenberg12 competitors · 4.6★
- 653Schipperskwartier12 competitors · 4.7★
- 753Historisch Centrum15 competitors · 4.7★
- 851Brederode13 competitors · 4.8★
- 950Oud-Berchem13 competitors · 4.7★
- 1050Zurenborg (Berchem)11 competitors · 4.7★
- 1149Centraal Station10 competitors · 4.7★
- 1248Dam6 competitors · 4.6★
- 1348Klein-Antwerpen5 competitors · 4.6★
- 1447Nieuwdreef8 competitors · 4.6★
- 1546Haringrode10 competitors · 4.8★
- 1646Zuid11 competitors · 4.8★
Full ranking
16 zones scored
| # | Zone | Score | Confidence | Competitors | Residents (10-min walk) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sint-Andries | 76 | 60% | 18 · 4.6★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 2 | Universiteitsbuurt | 63 | 60% | 14 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 3 | Theaterbuurt | 61 | 60% | 14 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 4 | Meir | 60 | 60% | 14 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 5 | Seefhoek-Stuivenberg | 57 | 60% | 12 · 4.6★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 6 | Schipperskwartier | 53 | 60% | 12 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 7 | Historisch Centrum | 53 | 60% | 15 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 8 | Brederode | 51 | 60% | 13 · 4.8★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 9 | Oud-Berchem | 50 | 60% | 13 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 10 | Zurenborg (Berchem) | 50 | 60% | 11 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 11 | Centraal Station | 49 | 60% | 10 · 4.7★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 12 | Dam | 48 | 60% | 6 · 4.6★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 13 | Klein-Antwerpen | 48 | 60% | 5 · 4.6★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 14 | Nieuwdreef | 47 | 50% | 8 · 4.6★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 15 | Haringrode | 46 | 60% | 10 · 4.8★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
| 16 | Zuid | 46 | 60% | 11 · 4.8★ | — | Open in the interactive map → |
Top 3 zones in detail
Sint-Andries
- Demand100
- Room52
- Beatable43
- Vitality93
- Access—
- Cost—
Strengths: Demand (+67), Street vitality (+21)
Watch out: Room in the market (−20)
Main competitors
- Elfde Gebod Cathedral · 4.2★ (5,418)
- De Bomma · 4.3★ (3,292)
- De Peerdestal | Restaurant Antwerpen · 4.4★ (1,798)
Rent sustainability, customer personas, 12-month financials and a 90-day action plan for the exact address.
Universiteitsbuurt
- Demand56
- Room72
- Beatable38
- Vitality80
- Access—
- Cost—
Strengths: Demand (+23)
Main competitors
- Hawaiian Poké Bowl - Antwerp Tower · 4.5★ (3,575)
- Amvrosia · 4.7★ (1,262)
- Philly Sandwich Bar · 4.8★ (911)
Rent sustainability, customer personas, 12-month financials and a 90-day action plan for the exact address.
Theaterbuurt
- Demand50
- Room72
- Beatable39
- Vitality80
- Access—
- Cost—
Strengths: Demand (+17)
Main competitors
- Hawaiian Poké Bowl - Antwerp Tower · 4.5★ (3,575)
- Amvrosia · 4.7★ (1,262)
- Umamido Ramen Antwerp Groenplaats · 4.7★ (564)
Rent sustainability, customer personas, 12-month financials and a 90-day action plan for the exact address.
How the score works
Six components, weighted for this sector. Missing data is left out and the weights are redistributed — a component is never guessed.
- Demand24%
Residents within a 10-minute walk (WorldPop × Valhalla) blended with proven spend — Google review volume vs. the best cell in the city.
- Room in the market18%
How many comparable businesses already operate within ~1 km. Fewer competitors scores higher.
- Beatable competition14%
Average Google rating of incumbents. Weaker incumbents leave more room for a strong newcomer.
- Street vitality20%
Commercial density, footfall anchors (schools, offices, stations, hotels) and business mix from OpenStreetMap.
- Accessibility16%
Transit stops, main and pedestrian streets, and how much ground a 10-minute walk actually covers.
- Affordability8%
Typical commercial rent where a benchmark exists. Cheaper scores higher; missing rent is left out, never guessed.
Data sources
- WorldPop
residential population per cell
- OpenStreetMap
points of interest, transit stops, streets, footfall anchors
- Valhalla
10-minute walking isochrones
- Google Maps
competitor names, ratings and review volumes (via SerpAPI)
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the best zone to open a restaurant in Antwerp?
- Sint-Andries scores highest at 76/100, +22 points above the city average. Scores combine demand, room in the market, competitor quality, street vitality, accessibility and cost.
- Where does the data come from?
- Population from WorldPop, walking reach from Valhalla isochrones, points of interest, transit and streets from OpenStreetMap, and competitor names, ratings and review volumes from Google Maps. Each cell shows a confidence level based on how many of these sources were available.
- How fresh is this ranking?
- Zones were last recomputed on 25 September 2026. The interactive map refreshes the data automatically when the cache expires (30 days).