La Fontanella
Antwerp
At a glance
La Fontanella is an Italian restaurant close to Antwerp Central Station and the Meir shopping street. Its cooking combines Italian and French specialities, with a clear connection to Puglia, the southern Italian region associated with chef Enzo’s origins. The menu covers familiar Italian favourites alongside broader restaurant dishes, making space for pasta, pizza, meat and fish.
The kitchen focuses on fresh ingredients and food prepared with care. The result is a menu with several different directions, from a relatively casual pizza or pasta meal to a more substantial meat or fish dinner. That range makes La Fontanella suitable for different dining occasions, including a quick meal near the station, a relaxed evening with friends or a family gathering built around Italian cooking.
The setting is practical and centrally located, with the restaurant positioned in the busy area around the station and the city’s main shopping street. A terrace adds the option of dining outdoors when the weather is suitable. The restaurant also has a small upstairs room that can accommodate private groups on weekends, giving larger parties a separate setting from the main dining area.
La Fontanella’s character comes from its blend of regional Italian influence and a broad European menu. Puglian roots bring a distinct sense of place, while the choice of French specialities, seafood, meat, pizza and pasta keeps the offering accessible to mixed groups. The restaurant works particularly well for diners looking for a central meal before or after travel, shopping or an evening in the city.
Advance reservation is sensible, especially for weekend dining or when a group needs space. The restaurant’s location makes it easy to include in a day around Antwerp Central Station, while the menu provides enough variety for parties with different preferences. La Fontanella is a dependable choice for Italian-oriented dining in a convenient city-centre setting, with outdoor seating available in suitable weather and a private upstairs option for smaller weekend groups.
