Lilium

Seasonal, Considered, Intimate

Lilium is De Witte Lelie’s dining room — an intimate open kitchen setting where seasonal produce, thoughtful technique and quiet hospitality meet.

Menus evolve with the market. Plates are composed with restraint so that beautiful ingredients can speak softly and clearly. The experience is unhurried; the flavours are layered, expressive, and distinctly Belgian in spirit. With only 7 tables you feel as if you are in your own private dining experience. Recognised by Gault&Millau with a score of 14/20 and 85/100 from Food Taster.

Optional wine pairing curated from small European producers.

Jo Bussels

Seasonal clarity, quiet precision, and a respectful nod to Belgian terroir.

Jo Bussels is the celebrated head chef of Lilium at Hotel De Witte Lelie in Antwerp, known for his pure, harmonious and serene culinary style. After a distinguished career including standout establishments such as Radis Noir and Rimbaud, he now brings his refined vision to Lilium, where every dish reflects seasonal ingredients, thoughtful execution and visual elegance — spotlighting beautiful ingredients, layered textures, and subtle acidity. Lilium’s menus evolve with the markets — thoughtful, intimate, and designed for unhurried evenings.

“Flavour should arrive softly and stay long enough to be remembered.”