Da Fellini

Should You Book Da Fellini?

If you are comparing Da Fellini against Antwerp's better-documented Italian options, the honest answer is that the data available makes a confident verdict difficult. Da Fellini sits on Schomstraat 49 in the Berchem district, south of the city centre, where the dining scene is quieter and more neighbourhood-driven than the restaurant clusters around the Meir or the Eilandje waterfront. That location alone signals something: this is not a venue positioning itself against Zilte or Hertog Jan at Botanic. It is a local address, and for the right diner, that matters more than a starred pedigree.

What to Expect

Da Fellini carries an Italian identity suggested by its name, placing it in a different register from Antwerp's Flemish and French fine dining circuit. Schomstraat is a residential street, which typically means a room that feels genuinely local rather than tourist-facing. Visually, expect the kind of setting where the dining room is the point, not a backdrop for a broader hospitality production. The absence of confirmed pricing, hours, and booking data in the public record suggests this is a venue that operates on word of mouth and repeat clientele rather than broad digital visibility.

The seasonal angle matters here. Italian cooking, even in its Belgian interpretations, tends to follow produce calendars closely: asparagus and ramps in spring, tomatoes and stone fruit through summer, truffles and game in autumn. If Da Fellini's kitchen follows that rhythm, the strongest visits are likely in late autumn and early spring when Italian-leaning menus have the most interesting material to work with. Mid-summer, when kitchens are sometimes understaffed due to holidays, is the lower-risk period to skip if you have flexibility.

Booking and Timing

Booking difficulty is rated as easy, which makes Da Fellini a practical option when Antwerp's harder-to-book addresses are full. For context, 't Fornuis requires advance planning, and DIM Dining operates on a more structured reservation system. Da Fellini's accessibility is a genuine advantage if you are organising a last-minute dinner. Midweek evenings at neighbourhood restaurants in Berchem tend to be quieter than weekends, which is worth factoring in if you prefer a less pressured room.

Without confirmed hours or a booking method in the database, the practical advice is to search directly for current contact details before visiting. Phone and web presence for this venue are not confirmed at time of writing.

Who Should Book

Da Fellini makes most sense for the food-curious diner who wants to step outside Antwerp's headline restaurant circuit and eat somewhere that serves the neighbourhood first. If you are visiting Belgium on a wider eating trip that already includes Hof van Cleve, Boury, or Vrijmoed, Da Fellini offers a different register entirely: lower stakes, more local, and easier to slot in around other plans. It is not the choice for a special-occasion splurge where you need guaranteed calibre, but it is a reasonable bet for a relaxed dinner when you want something Italian and accessible in the south of the city.

For explorers building a wider picture of Antwerp's dining scene, see our full Antwerp restaurants guide. For where to stay, drink, and explore around it, check our Antwerp hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide.