Where Antwerp’s creative energy meets comforting craft, eppo Berchem brings Hotel Yust’s globetrotting spirit to the plate with a stylishly relaxed flourish. This is eppo + Berchem at its most deliciously unfussy: an all-day dining room pulsing with warmth, untreated textures, and a low-lit buzz, delivering Berchem fine dining sensibilities without the stiffness. The signature? Produce-forward plates, house-made pastas, and quietly clever twists that keep locals returning and travelers talking.

The Story & Heritage
Rooted within the design-forward Hotel Yust, eppo opened as a culinary extension of the hotel’s community-first ethos—social, seasonal, and smartly executed. The kitchen champions honest flavors over frills, channeling a chef-driven philosophy that respects product, process, and pleasure. While casual by intention, eppo has earned Michelin attention for its clarity of flavor and consistent value. The team’s background spans modern European kitchens and contemporary bistronomy, merging technique with personality. The result is a distinct Berchem address where heritage methods—slow stocks, proper reductions, exacting textures—anchor a menu that evolves with the city’s rhythm.

The Cuisine & Menu
Expect modern European comfort reimagined with finesse. House-made al dente pasta arrives glossed in a genuine poultry stock and lashings of butter, crowned with a sourdough crumble fried in chicken fat—rich, textural, unforgettable. Carnivores gravitate to the classic entrecôte, precisely seared and sauced, while plant-leaning diners might finish with the now-notorious parsnip dessert—earthy, gently sweet, and provocatively elegant. The menu offers both à la carte and a concise prix fixe, rotating seasonally and sourced from trusted Belgian producers with sustainability in mind. Vegan, fish, and meat options appear in balanced measure, with dietary accommodations handled thoughtfully upon request. Price positioning sits firmly in fine dining, presented in an approachable, contemporary format.

Experience & Atmosphere
The room is warm and tactile: raw woods, exposed materials, and soft industrial notes that nod to Berchem’s creative scene. Service is attentive and informed—never scripted—moving at a pace that suits convivial dinners and impromptu hotel rendezvous alike. A compact yet well-curated wine program, guided by a savvy sommelier, leans into low-intervention bottles, Old World benchmarks, and smart value finds; bespoke pairings are available with the tasting format. Ask for counter seats to glimpse the kitchen’s quiet choreography or book the private nook for intimate gatherings. Reservations are recommended, especially weekends. Dress is smart-casual; come polished, not precious. The bar pours classic-leaning cocktails with a seasonal twist for pre-dinner aperitifs.

Closing & Call-to-Action
Choose eppo for its soulful polish: a modern Berchem address where technique meets ease and every plate tastes like it was cooked for friends. Reserve a week or two ahead for prime evenings, or slip in early for the best chance at spontaneous seating. If you’re booking, consider the prix fixe with wine pairing—and don’t miss the poultry-stock pasta and that quietly iconoclastic parsnip finale.