Bookbinders
Eksterlaar 54, 2100 Antwerpen
Closed now · opens Thu 12:00
Belgian€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 6 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
APPETIZERS
Garlic Bread
7.50
Lookbrood
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbs
Vlammetjes (6 pcs)
12.00
Vlammetjes (6 stuks)
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Mini Spring Rolls (8 pcs)
8.00
Mini loempia's (8 stuks)
estimate≈ 400 kcal35 g carbs
Bitterballen (8 pcs)
9.50
Bitterballen (8 stuks)
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Homemade Chicken Wings (8 pcs)
12.00
Huisbereide kippenboutjes (8 stuks)
estimate≈ 600 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Assorted Appetizers
14.00
Assortiment borrelhapjes
estimate≈ 750 kcal50 g carbs
SOUPS
Bookbinders Spicy Soup
7.50
Pikante soep Bookbinders
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Bamboo Soup
6.50
Bamboesoep
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Chicken Liver Soup
6.50
Kippenleversoep
estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tomato Cream Soup
6.50
Tomatenroomsoep
estimate≈ 250 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Bisque
8.50
estimate≈ 300 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Garnished Fish Soup
12.50
Gegarneerde vissoep met looktoast — with garlic toast
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
STARTERS
Bookbinders Salad
15.50
Salade Bookbinders (spek - appel - vinaigrette) — bacon, apple, vinaigrette
estimate≈ 350 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Salad with Fried Chicken Liver
14.50
Salade met gebakken kippenlever
estimate≈ 400 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Burrata Saladvegetarian
13.50
Burrata salade met tomaat — with tomato
estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sliced Parma Ham
15.50
Fijn gesneden Parmaham met meloen (seizoen) — with melon (seasonal)
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbs
Beef Carpaccio
16.50
Rundscarpaccio
estimate≈ 320 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Vitello Tonnato
16.50
estimate≈ 380 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Prawn Cocktail
17.00
Garnalencocktail
estimate≈ 300 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Smoked Salmon
15.50
Gerookte zalm met toast — with toast
estimate≈ 350 kcal25 g carbs
Cheese croquettesvegetarian
12.50
Kaaskroketten
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbs
Shrimp croquettes
16.00
Garnaalkroketten
estimate≈ 380 kcal20 g carbs
Duo of croquettes
14.50
Duo van kroketten (kaas/garnaal) — Cheese and shrimp
estimate≈ 400 kcal21 g carbs
Burgundian snails
12.50
Bourgondische wijngaardslakken
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Frog legs
15.00
Kikkerbilletjes in lookboter en champignons — With garlic butter and mushrooms
estimate≈ 350 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Frog legs
15.00
Kikkerbilletjes met fijne groenten — With finely diced vegetables
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Scampi
16.50
Scampi in lookboter en champignons — With garlic butter and mushrooms
estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Scampi
16.50
Scampi met fijne groenten — With finely diced vegetables
estimate≈ 260 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Scampi Bookbinders
16.50
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbs
Ribs
13.50
Ribbetjes met look — With garlic
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken satay
13.50
Kippensaté met currysaus ( 2 stuks ) — With curry sauce (2 pieces)
estimate≈ 320 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
DIM SUM
Dim sum pork
10.50
Dim sum varkenvlees
estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dim sum beef
10.50
Dim sum rundsvlees
estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dim sum shrimp
11.50
Dim sum garnaal
estimate≈ 260 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Dim sum mixed
14.50
Dim sum gemengd
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 68
FISH AND SHELLFISH*
Scampi
26.50
Scampi in currysaus — In curry sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Squid
24.50
Inktvis in lookboter — In garlic butter
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Squid
24.50
Inktvis in currysaus — In curry sauce
estimate≈ 460 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Squid
24.50
Inktvis op Cantonese wijze — Cantonese style
estimate≈ 410 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cod loin
27.00
Kabeljauwhaasje met julienne van prei — With leek julienne
estimate≈ 340 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Fried salmon fillet
25.00
Gebakken zalmfilet met dijonnaisesaus — with Dijon sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Fish pan
25.50
Vispannetje met grijze garnalen — with grey shrimp
estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Hake
27.00
Lotte met fijne groenten — with fine vegetables
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Fried tuna
25.00
Gebakken tonijn
estimate≈ 480 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Fried sole
Gebakken zeetong
estimate≈ 450 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Sole fillets
Zeetongfilets met fijne groenten — with fine vegetables
estimate≈ 380 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Normandy sole rolls
Normandische tongrolletjes
estimate≈ 520 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
FROG LEGS*
Frog legs
26.50
Kikkerbillen in lookboter en champignons — in garlic butter and mushrooms
estimate≈ 480 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Frog legs
26.50
Kikkerbillen met fijne groenten — with fine vegetables
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
MEAT DISHES*
Bookbinders ribs
24.50
Ribbetjes Bookbinders (pikant zoetzure saus) — spicy sweet and sour sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal35 g carbs
Hungarian stew
24.50
Hongaars stoofpotje (kalfsvlees) — veal
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Garnished filet américain
21.50
Gegarneerde filet américain
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Tournedos
24.50
estimate≈ 650 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Entrecôte 300g
31.00
Entrecôte 300gr
estimate≈ 820 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Filet pur
33.00
estimate≈ 600 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Horse fillet
31.00
Paardenfilet met witloofsla — with chicory salad
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Pork tenderloin
23.50
Varkenshaasje met dragonroomsaus — with tarragon cream sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Gypsy brochette
23.50
Zigeunerbrochette met een romig pittige saus — with a creamy spicy sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cordon bleu
22.50
Cordon bleu met zachte kaassaus — with soft cheese sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Lamb cutlets
25.00
Lamskoteletten met looksaus — with garlic sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Chateaubriand with vegetable wreath
85.00
Chateaubriand met groentenkrans (2 personen) — For 2 people
estimate≈ 1200 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Lamb saddle with thyme, garlic sauce and vegetable wreath
65.00
Lamszadel met thijm, looksaus en groentenkrans (2 personen) — For 2 people
estimate≈ 1100 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
FROM OUR GRILL*
Grilled lamb cutlets
25.00
Gegrilde lamskoteletten met 3 koude sausen — With 3 cold sauces
estimate≈ 650 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Mixed grill
26.00
Mixed grill met 3 koude sausen — With 3 cold sauces
estimate≈ 750 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
POULTRY*
Vol-au-vent
21.00
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbs
Chicken fillet nature
21.00
Kipfilet natuur
estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Chicken fillet with apple sauce
24.00
Kipfilet met appelmoes
estimate≈ 550 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 65
Jambalaya
25.50
Jambalaya (kippenreepjes, champignons, ananas, curryroom, grijze garnalen) — Chicken strips, mushrooms, pineapple, curry cream, grey shrimp
estimate≈ 700 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 73
Bookbinders chicken strips
22.00
Kippenreepjes Bookbinders
estimate≈ 600 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Chicken livers with garlic butter
20.00
Kippenlevers met lookboter
estimate≈ 500 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
WOK DISHES
Bookbinders Nasi Goreng
22.00
Nasi goreng Bookbinders met kip en ham — With chicken and ham
estimate≈ 850 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 67
Nasi Goreng with scampi
26.50
Nasi goreng met scampi
estimate≈ 800 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 69
Nasi Goreng with beef
24.50
Nasi goreng met rundsvlees
estimate≈ 820 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 68
Bookbinders Bami Goreng
22.00
Bami goreng Bookbinders met kip en ham — With chicken and ham
estimate≈ 880 kcal70 g carbs
Bami Goreng with scampi
26.50
Bami goreng met scampi
estimate≈ 830 kcal65 g carbs
Bami Goreng with beef
24.50
Bami goreng met rundsvlees
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67
Bookbinders Chop Suey
22.00
Chop choy Bookbinders met kip — With chicken
estimate≈ 500 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Chop Suey with scampi
26.50
Chop choy met scampi
estimate≈ 550 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Chicken strips with vegetables in curry sauce
22.00
Kippenreepjes met groenten in currysaus
estimate≈ 600 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Chicken strips with chili sauce
22.00
Kippenreepjes met chillisaus
estimate≈ 550 kcal20 g carbsbalanced 78
Pork Bookbinders style
23.50
Varkensvlees op Bookbinders wijze (pikante zoetzure saus) — with spicy sweet and sour sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbs
Beef strips with vegetables
24.50
Rundsreepjes met groenten in currysaus — in curry sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
KIDS MENU
Currywurst fries
10.50
Curryworst frietjes - mayonaise - ketchup — with mayonnaise and ketchup
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
Mini spaghetti
10.50
estimate≈ 450 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
Mini chicken fillet
13.50
Mini kipfilet met appelmoes — with apple sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 69
Mini vol-au-vent
13.50
Mini koninginnenpasteitje
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Kids steak
14.50
Kindersteak met slaatje — with a small salad
estimate≈ 480 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Mini nasi
13.50
estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbs
Mini bami
13.50
estimate≈ 540 kcal55 g carbs
Mini jambalaya
15.50
estimate≈ 580 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67
SNACKS
Spaghetti Bolognaise
15.50
estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
House lasagne
17.00
Lasagne van het huis
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 73
Spring roll with curry
14.50
Loempia met curry
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SUPPLEMENTS
Fries
3.00
Frieten
estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbs
Croquettes
3.00
Kroketten
estimate≈ 280 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fried potatoes
3.50
Gebakken aardappelen
estimate≈ 250 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Plain rice
3.00
Rijst natuur
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
Mashed potatoes
3.00
Aardappelpuree
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Potato in skin
3.00
Aardappel in de schil
estimate≈ 160 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Gratin Dauphinois
5.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fried rice
4.50
Gebakken rijst
estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbs
Fried bami
4.50
Gebakken bami
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs
Fried mushroomsvegetarian
4.00
Gebakken champignons
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sauces
3.00
Sauzen
estimate≈ 100 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Ketchup / Mayonnaise / Sambal / Tartar
1.00
Ketchup / Mayonaise / Sambal / Tartaar
estimate≈ 60 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Desserts
Soufflé Glacé au Grand Marniervegetarian
9.00
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsheavy 33
Tiramisuvegetarian
9.00
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 31
Profiterolesvegetarian
11.50
Profiteroles met ijs, slagroom en chocoladesaus — with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbsheavy 26
Crème brûléevegetarian
9.00
Crème brulée
estimate≈ 350 kcal25 g carbsheavy 42
Sabayonvegetarian
11.50
estimate≈ 400 kcal30 g carbsheavy 40
Moelleuxvegetarian
11.50
Moelleux met ijs — with ice cream
estimate≈ 600 kcal55 g carbsheavy 28
Tarte Tatinvegetarian
9.50
Tarte Tatin met ijs — with ice cream
estimate≈ 500 kcal60 g carbsheavy 38
ICE CREAM
Kids ice creamvegetarian
5.00
Kinderijsje
estimate≈ 200 kcal25 g carbs
Coupe Vanillevegetarian
7.00
estimate≈ 300 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
Coupe Mokkavegetarian
7.50
estimate≈ 320 kcal32 g carbsheavy 35
Coupe Brésiliennevegetarian
9.00
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsheavy 34
Coupe Dame Blanchevegetarian
9.00
estimate≈ 400 kcal35 g carbsheavy 33
Coupe Dame Noirevegetarian
9.50
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbsheavy 31
Banana Splitvegetarian
12.50
estimate≈ 600 kcal65 g carbsheavy 32
Coupe Advocaatvegetarian
10.00
estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32
Strawberry Coupe (seasonal)vegetarian
12.50
Coupe Aardbeien (seizoen)
estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsheavy 42
Sorbetvegan
9.00
estimate≈ 150 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32
Extra whipped creamvegetarian
1.00
Supplement slagroom
estimate≈ 60 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Christmas Eve Menu (December 24th)
Chicory cream soupvegetarian
Witloofroomsoep
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Carpaccio roll
Roulade van carpaccio
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Veal
Kalfvlees / truffelroomsaus / boschampignonsaus — with truffle cream sauce and forest mushroom sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Sea basspescatarian
Zeebaars / kastanjecreme / aardappelpuree — with chestnut cream and mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 580 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Lemon meringue tartvegetarian
Citroentaart met meringue
estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsheavy 37
Christmas Eve Menu
65.00
Menu Kerstavond
estimate≈ 1900 kcal140 g carbsheavy 33
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Limited vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
Starters include burrata salad and cheese croquettes. There are no vegetarian main courses, only sides like fried mushrooms. The menu focuses heavily on meat and fish.
23 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 129
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Many low carb meat options
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
The menu offers many protein-rich main courses and vegetables. Grill and fish dishes contain few carbohydrates.
75 diabetes-friendly · 129 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Eksterlaar 54, 2100 Antwerpen
- Hours
- MonclosedTueclosedWedclosedThu12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00Fri12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00Sat12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00Sun12:00–22:00
- Contact
- +3233664838
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), bookbinders.be/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 85 %