I'm half Sicilian, eat Italian food often, and visited Sicily six months ago. Those are my…read morequalifications for saying this place is okay but not extraordinary. I arrived for dinner around 8 pm on the night of a bank holiday in Belgium. Many places were shuttered in the city and the idea of pushing my way through a crowded bar scene in hopes of finding food wasn't too tantalizing. As such, I ended up here. It was right down the street from my hotel so I had passed it a few times. It looked like a classy modern yet casual spot. And it is. But I'm not so sure it's good for solo travelers. I walked in and was given a table away from the drafty entrance, which I appreciated, but I then waited quite a while just for a menu. A couple seated long after me had menus in hand first. I ordered a Chimay (when in Belgium) and the strozzapreti con crema di melanzane. It arrived with a salty ricotta side. Apparently some diners don't like the ricotta. I can say I thought it made the dish so much better and would've been totally bland without it. I was feeling awkward as I sat and noticed other parties getting exceptional treatment. Other people were treated to a listing of the evening's specials. I only overheard them. I will say the owner (manager?) was very sweet. He was the one who ended up bringing my check (after I asked twice) and he was all smiles. I think it's better to come with a group here (a guy on his own sat down, waited a bit, then hauled out without ordering) and to order something with fish. Also their desserts looked pretty good.

The place is beautiful, and our first course, a pasta dish with eggplant sauce, was very good. Free…read morewifi - awesome! Unfortunately the positives end there, while waiting for our main course we heard a microwave ding and the door open and close, and immediately our plates were brought out. The swordfish I ordered was dry and the vegetables with both dishes were mush and totally overcooked; both obviously microwaved. This might be a great place to stop and have a coffee, but I would steer clear of ordering any main dishes unless you like that authentic microwave taste.

A warm welcome, great classic pasta dishes, a very interesting (red) house wine that is good value…read more We were happy that this restaurant (tucked away in a bland side street one block away from the Porte de Namur) survived the Covid 19 pandemic period. We must have been here close to ten times (for dinner mostly) and have never been disappointed. The team really wants you to have a good time - and they succeed ! The only surprising thing is that there is never a big crowd. Maybe it's the (dated) decor ... it feels like a restaurant in a mid-size Italian town in the sixties - nothing has changed ... but that has a particular charm. A small candle on the tables might be a good idea. We like the place, the team - and plan to come back - it's great for dinner and a good conversation after a concert or a movie.

A very nice Italian restaurant, slightly hidden of the beaten path. Lovely interior, very friendly…read moreservice and delicious dishes. Try it!

Had a pretty tasty meal here. Ossobuco Milanese with tagliatelle was tasty and would definitely be…read moreordered again. Service was fast and friendly. Bread to begin the meal was good. Great weather on the patio. I would definitely come back.

Service was great and the salad with chicken was wonderful along with a Hugo spritz - very busy…read morenight but managed to get food quickly - would highly recommend - right near Brussells Marriott

I had a nice dinner at Bocconi, a quiet refuge from the insanely crowded Grand Place tourist area…read more I was attracted by the Michelin sign outside so decided to give it a go. The ambience was upscale, but trendy. The restaurant was quiet and very comfortable. Our waiter started off wonderfully by talking with us about Italy and his favorite dishes. I ordered some things such as rigatoni alla vodka and some arancini. It was all delicious, but didn't clear the bar of an Italian ristorante in Italy. The price point was a bit extreme as well. It was one of the better meals I had in Brussels, but didn't make much of an impression beyond that. However, Brussels didn't impress me on a culinary level, so Bocconi was good and easily the best meal of that city.

Delicious branzino dinner and impeccable service from Gaia, who provided lovely and attentive…read moreservice. A wonderful start to our stay in Brussels. Highly recommend!

Absolutely fantastic family run restaurant in Brussels. The…read morefather explained each dish and how the pasta is made by his wife. Everything is made fresh that day and made with intention and love. The dishes are absolutely delicious and was the best meal we had while staying there! Service is great. Certainly make a reservation!

We weren't able to get a reservation but we came right as they opened for dinner and we were seated…read moreimmediately. The owner greeted us and told us about the dishes, his wife is the one who makes all of the delicious food! This is right at the center of Brussels so really a great place to eat and we ate outside. There's plenty of seating outside. The pasta was so delicious, fresh, and you could tell it was made with love.

Splendid Italian restaurant in the European quarter. Very friendly and classic delicious italian…read morecuisine. My ravioli with sage, ricotta and black truffle was fantastic!

Salad with the burrata was excellent! Mains: we had a pasta…read morewith red and one with tomato. Both were excellent! We also had a pizza with and excellent light and airy crust with very fresh ingredients. Service; they could not be any better. They are multilingual and helpful to select our dishes. The chef was delightful. Ambiance: welcoming, a tad noisy at the peak time.

Italians as a rule do not go to italian restaurants abroad. But it was cold and rainy and the…read morerestaurants nearby were kind of full, so we trusted the Yelp reviews and hit this nice place. Pizza and pasta were both absolutely okay (maybe pizza was a better choice in retrospective, but both good), and the tiramisu was actually pretty good. A bit on the expensive side but acceptable. Service was a bit rough... but when we switched from English to Italian it became good. Be warned ;)

Great food good wine, pathetic service. Came in with a large group. Had to wait nearly 30 min for…read more service 1:30 until we got our entrees. Being foreigners at a local hotel with no car we did not have many options. Quality of food was outstanding, I'm sure if the service was fair the rating would be much better.

We had a really great family dinner at La Laguna on Lac Genval. The atmosphere is perfect - sitting…read moreright on the water this restaurant has spacious seating and a feeling of openness like you are on the water. Staff are very friendly and do a great job of taking care of everyone. They start you off with their signature olives and fresh bread. We started off with some great mixed salads before our meals. The pizza is simply some of the best thin crust woodfire pizza I've had. I had the Regina - ham, mushrooms, mozzarella and my Pops had the vegetarian pizza which was excellent. The escalope Milanese was also really good, accompanied with fries or pasta as you wish. The final dish on the table was the linguine bolognese which was simple perfect. A truly great Italian experience in a very special location on Lac Genval.