Organic
Raw
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
European
Vegan off-site catering service also offering workshops. Confirmed closed March '19.
27 Reviews
First Review by Happy2BeVegan
Travelvegan72
Points +102
yummy dessert - Edit
Admittedly it was my first raw vegan restaurant. It was super expensive for the portions, but everything was tasty and fresh. It’s not a place to go if you are super hungry or on a tight travelling budget. But you know it is quality good eats.
Read morePros: tasty
Cons: prices
Guest
chb-pbfp
Points +9677
Loveliest raw place in the world! - Edit
I've been in different countries in Europe, in the US, Japan... tasting raw restaurants all over and never have I come across a place like Eten Vol Leven.
Read moreWe made having lunch in Eten Vol Leven a one day event in Antwerpen for us, so exceptional it was.
I was really sorry to hear that such a lovely place stopped his activities.
It had it all, it was a great place, the staff has been very present (always open for a talk, as well as leaving you in peace enjoying the taste at some other moments), every dish was freshly prepared over and over again with a lot of passion and love.
They are for me the best raw chefs I know and have been truly inspiring to me.
I'm sure they'll succeed very well in everything their new journey will bring them!
Namaste
Pros: Lovely place, Lovely people, Amazing food full of life and love
Cons: None
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WendyVB
Points +70
Honest food, full of life :-) - Edit
I was so happy that they finally introduced the friday night dinners, so that working people can also enjoy the delicious raw food that they prepare. It is a very small, cosy restaurant and me and my husband really liked the food.
Read moreI read that some people find it a little expensive, but to me it seemed very reasonable priced. If you have ever cooked raw food yourself, you know that the products you need are not cheap. This was food how it should be: you feel that it nourishes you. Although the portions were not that big, we didn't leave the restaurant with a hungry feeling. Raw food, if prepared good and thoughtfull, is really filling and you need a smaller amount than when you eat 'empty' food.
The 'cheese'cake was soooo delicious and very smoothly.
The owner made some time to talk with us about raw food and veganism and he even reccommended some other vegan friendly restaurants in Antwerp!
As I am writing this, I just found out that they closed on March 11th 2017. Too pity! They do catering these days and soon they will start giving workshops again. They told me they might do the dinner nights again in the future, on location.
Updated from previous review on 2017-04-20
Pros: Very friendly owner, Delicious, nutritional, balanced and honest food
Cons: Quite small, Apparently they closed...
Guest
Enaya
Points +66
Very good but pricey - Edit
I was really excited to try this place, but when I saw the menu I was suprised to see the prices. It was the best vegan pizza I ever had, although it was rather small (especially for the price!!). The cakes were good, but I wouldn't order them again, since there are a lot of places in Antwerp which offer better desserts.
Read morePros: Homemade cashew mozarella on best pizza i ever ate, Cozy place, Organic I believe
Cons: Pricey, Rather small portions
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NicoNico
Points +207
tasty but expensive - Edit
The food is fresh and the staff is nice, but it's quite expensive.
Read morePros: fresh food, raw
Cons: pricey
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Marianne1967
Points +2000
Raw seems to be always expensive - Edit
My experience as a vegan with RAW restaurants is that they are quite expensive. This time the bill was 72 euro for 3 large smoothies, 3 wraps menu's, 3 sweets (desserts) and 2 coffee. The products were very tasty but the bill afterwards is always quite confronting.
Read moreI have also uploaded the menu with prices to give an impression. I donot think they are too expensive because the organic products they use are expensive too.
Pros: tasty healthy, nice staff, clean
Cons: price raw food
Guest
Isabelle612
Points +52
Super tasty food, lovely location, great service - Edit
Even though this restaurant may seem a little expensive, anyone who knows about raw food will understand that the prices arw actually quite reasonable. This place comes highly recommended!
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Laura_
Points +45
Quite original - Edit
Eten Vol Leven is a nice place to try out, but I won't become a regular visitor.
Read moreI ate the courgette/zuccini pasta which was nice, but it didn't fill my belly. This is strange for me because I'm usually not even capable of eating the entire plate that I'm being served.
Considering that, it's a bit expensive.
My company thought the same as I, so it's not that I was exceptionaly hungry :)
Updated from previous review on Wednesday December 30, 2015
Pros: raw food
Cons: small portions
Guest
edwardbc
Points +1021
great food - Edit
I really liked my meal in this place, even the dessert (a tofu cheesecake) was amazing! Good place for lunch or at least coffee
Read morePros: Healthy and delicious
Cons: pricey
Guest
thaisveronica
Points +34
Great raw vegan spot - Edit
My partner and I were searching for good vegan spots to eat in Antwerpen, but unfortunately all of them were closed! Luckily, we found Eten Vol Leven where we had an amazing lunch consisting of a buckwheat pizza, zucchini pasta and delicious smoothies. Not to mention their oh so good raw chocolate cake. I am definitely going back whenever I'm in town.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Nice interior
Guest
StephenEamonn
Points +616
Nice smoothies - Edit
My girlfriend and I ordered smoothies here, partly because a lot of the more substantial menu options were very expensive, although I understand many of their ingredients are raw and ethically sourced.
Read moreThe smoothies were made in front of us and were very tasty indeed! We sat at a terrace on a nice, quiet street behind the cafe.
Nice place if you are looking for ethical, raw/veggie food.
Pros: Great smoothies, Outdoor seating
Cons: Expensive
Guest
ElizaH
Points +23
Delicious vegan food in Antwerp - Edit
I had lunch at Eten Vol Leven in Antwerp with my boyfriend and we really enjoyed it. It was so nice to find a vegan AND healthy option after eating dry bread and jam for lunch most days. The juices were full of flavour and the lemon cheesecake was absolsutely delicious :) it isn't the cheapest cafe I've ever been to, but I felt that it was worth it for the good quality of the food and the friendly service of the staff.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, everything vegan and gluten free.
Cons: Fairly expensive
Guest
vegagut
Points +125
Very good raw food in Antwerp - Edit
We (2 adults and 3 kids aged 4, 3 and 1 year) visited the restaurant on a friday afternoon. The kids were crazy about the smoothies, the "cheese"-cake and the buckwheat-crackers. They also ate the wrap-vol-leven which was delicious with great texture. All food freshly prepared and very very tasteful. I personally missed some "advanced" stuff like a smoothies containing wild herbs.
Read moreThe owner was very friendly, open-minded and had an interesting (life) story to tell. As usual with raw food the place was rather pricy.
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clark
Points +293
tasty raw vegan food - Edit
Came here for lunch and was delighted to find something like this in Antwerp. I've been to numerous raw vegan restaurants around the world and this was definitely up there in terms of the preparation and taste. The flavors were wonderful and the produce used was all very very fresh.
Read moreThe only minor downside is that the prices are a little bit on the high side but don't let that deter you. This is an excellent option for vegans and vegetarians alike.
Pros: excellent flavors, fresh produce, excellent english
Cons: a bit pricey
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mjan
Points +411
Heerlijk Gegeten! - Edit
Lekkere gezonde sapjes gedronken en gesmuld van verschillende heerlijke gerechten. Vriendelijke bediening.
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Senkenberg
Points +105
Pleasant Raw Food - Edit
I think this is the best place in Antwerp but I can see why their are a few strongly negative reviews mixed with the very positive ones. This isn’t the place to come if you are really hungry and want a huge, and cheap, plate of lentils and brown rice. It’s raw food, the portions are quite small and it’s not the cheapest. However the food we both had on a return visit in 2014 was really delicious, great flavours and well presented, in particular the raw “pizza” and the desserts. The staff were freindly and helpful and the location is also central and easy to find. Definitely recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday September 12, 2012
Pros: Vegan, Tasty
Cons: Small portions
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xltortoise76
Points +82
lovely home made food - Edit
Lovely tasty food. Nice host!
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snares
Points +28
Yummy Healthy Good Times - Edit
So this morning, after many hours on a plane, for the first time I had raw pizza! It was delicious! Buckwheat crust kind of like a cracker, with ricotta cheese made from macadamia nuts, tomato, fresh basil and arugola. Really enjoyed it!
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DavidLoos
Points +60
Raw food is the best way ! - Edit
Nice place with friendly people, not so expensive, nice meals
Read morePros: Raw, Quality, Atmosphere
Cons: Not enough "in the center of the city"
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Dalibor
Points +52
Great and delicius raw food - Edit
Realy great atmosfere and tasty food!
Read moreThe best vegan restaurant i Antwerpen!
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crispy
Points +19
VERY DELICIOUS AND A CHARM TO THE EYE ! - Edit
This is my favourite restaurant at the moment in Antwerp.
Read morePerhaps I should say raw food is new to me, but I like to visit 'organic vegetarian' restaurants. I have eaten here very good spaghetti, made of zucchini with red pesto and also dairy free 'blueberry cheesecake', which I can't resist. :-) Super healthy and very tasteful!
Try also the different types of HOMEMADE nutmilk.
Colourful smoothies, soups..., everything FRESH made.
Very sympathetic and enthusiastic owner who uses the purest organic ingredients and prepares them in a respectful way, and that is what you taste.
The restaurant has also a little and quiet outdoor terrace.
If you ask me, you should try it definitely. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Pros: Everything is tasteful, purest organic ingredients are used, friendly owner
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Marlau
Points +6
Very tasty raw food - Edit
During our trip to Antwerp, we had our lunch at 'Eten vol leven'. We had a flax seed wrap and a zucchini spaghetti with tomato salsa. As a desert we shared a dairy free, sugar free, gluten free strawberry cheesecake.
Read moreEverything was very well made and delicious. The zucchini spaghetti even inspired us to buy a vegetable spiralizer (no regrets!).
All the food is completely raw, and you can taste the care that went into the food and drinks.
You do pay for the quality though, but it's worth it as everything is organic and fresh.
Pros: fresh and organic products, Delicious, Food is made with care
Cons: pricey, waiting time on the long side
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Fer
Points +600
Amazing raw - Edit
In a "recyclable wood made" decoration, in this small restaurant the owner cooks your meal in front of you and "on the fly". The ingredients are in shelf at your view. Serves raw food with great taste. Friendly ambience.
Read morePros: Good taste, Friendly, Speak spanish
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ahuyton
Points +52
A great place - Edit
The food is wonderful, beautifully presented and original. I can highly recommend the evening meal they do (but sadly it is only four times a year, by pre-booking). The owners are very pleasant, the atmosphere is nice, the food smells are great. Can't recommend too highly.
Read moreEverything is gluten-free as well.
Pros: Excellent raw food, friendly, glutenfree
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Lomedin
Points +82
The closest to a vegan restaurant in Antwerpen - Edit
First of all, this restaurant is not vegan, but ALMOST. Anyway, the closest to a vegan restaurant you can get in Antwerpen, using only some non-vegan ingredients in a few dishes. It is 100% vegetarian though.
Read moreNow, this place offers organic raw food. The owners/chefs are experts and have a good history researching the subject around the world, so you will be presented with exquisite meals. The downside is that it's a bit expensive and you probably will not be full unless you spend a little fortune. That said, all the dishes are homemade (including the raw vegan "pizza", recommended), and that requires a lot of work for a raw place, believe me. Anyway, I'd most likely recommend this restaurant over any other in Antwerpen whether you are a vegetarian or a vegan. They also sell seeds and other products for your own use.
Pros: Delicious food, Raw and mostly vegan, Nice owners
Cons: Expensive, Not 100% vegan, Closes at 15.30
TomLeenders
Thanks for the review! You're right that we're not a 100% vegan in the sense that we do use some bee-products (honey and pollen) making it 'bee-gan' if you will. We'll make an effort pointing this out more clearly on the menu. For all clarities sake though, unless explicitly mentioned on the menu, all dishes a bee-product free.
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Julie26
Points +24
Nice - Edit
They have great desserts (I recommend the cheesecake (made with cashew nuts) with a glass of vanilla almond milk). The place is a bit small, but all in all there was a relaxed, nice atmosphere. The guy working there was really friendly. Maybe not the greatest place to have an entire meal, but definitely worth a visit. The only negative is that it's a bit expensive and the portions are a bit small (a small piece of cake costs 6 euros).
Read morePros: nice atmosphere, delicious cheesecake, friendly staff
Cons: pricey food, small portions
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Happy2BeVegan
Points +16
Very Disappointing! - Edit
Being avid vegans, we were very excited to visit the first raw vegan restaurant in Belgium. So it was an unexpected disappointment when we found the atmosphere cold and uninviting (stark white walls, nearly inaudible music, unfriendly and tired-looking staff) but the biggest disappointment was the food. First off, I would like to note that the food was tasty and well-prepared, but that is basically the only positive note to our visit. The portions were TINY: we paid €14 each for two cracker-sized raw "pizzas" and a miniature cup-sized side salad, consisting of green lettuce and 2 or 3 pine nuts. If the portions had been twice the size they were, we probably would still have been hungry. On top of it all, the service was extremely slow, even though there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. We left feeling hungry and ripped off, but most of all we were feeling very disappointed that this restaurant re-enforces every bad cliché, non-vegans might have about (raw) vegan food.
Read morePros: good food
Cons: extremely small portions, very expensive, slow and unfriendly service
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