There's a surprising number of Italian restaurants in Brussels, most of which are pretty decent,…read morebut Pasta Divina is genuinely fantastic. A few work friends were looking for a decent place to eat after a long day of meetings and decided it was worth the trek here and then also worth a 10-15 minute wait in the cold to sit down, but it was worth it in the end. I got the pasta with soft sausage and burrata, which was amazing and like nothing else I've ever had. I mean I've had pasta, soft sausage and burrata before, but combining them all was a delight and both surprising and delicious. Couple that with fast service and a decent Belgian beer selection and the place was great.

We waited here for over an hour during a mild heatwave in Brussels, and it did not disappoint. This…read moreis yet another spot that we loved so much we came back a second time! The place is a family run restaurant, and we had amazing service and food. The pasta was fresh and the variety a plus - but the best pasta on the menu by far is the truffle mushroom pasta. I'm salivating just thinking about it! Make a reservation if possible as the place gets busy!

Very very good Italian authentic cuisine for people who are used to eat real good Italian food…read more!!!!!! My favorite Italian restaurant!! Very nice servers, always smiling. The restaurant is renewed since a few months, and all the tables are nicely spread: great privacy. A great terrace too.

From the owner: At Ristorante Taormina, you experience the real taste of homemade cuisine executed with care for…read morethe founding traditions of Italian gastronomy. So we cook our pizzas in a traditional wood-fired stone oven to preserve the authentic taste of real Italian pizza. Our pasta is as well produced in house by our artisans just like our desserts and ice cream which are realised in our dedicated workshop. We believe in traditional craftsmanship as a vision for the future where you will always be aware of what is served, with no secrets.

Came here with my boyfriend and his oldest daughter while I was visiting from the US. He surprised…read moreme with reservations. I'm italian and make alot of homemade dishes so I can be particular about pasta. We had a lovely dinner. The ambiance is perfect and the food delicious! They took the Covid restrictions very seriously and because I had a US card it was a bit of a challenge to prove I was vaccinated but was done all very politely. The three of us had fabulous meals. It took a bit long to get our entrées but they were busy and it was a Friday night. We did get a bread basket but rather late so I'm not sure if that's a standard to get a bread basket or it was because our entrées were late. We met the owner and his wife both very friendly and delightful people. Our server was great. I wanted to surprise my boyfriend and his daughter and pay for dinner so the server took care of that for me. My boyfriend had grilled shrimp and his daughter had the Arrabbiata Sauce and pasta. I had the spinach and ricotta pasta. We shared a speculoos tiramisu that was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing, amazing, amazing! We really enjoyed our meals. My wife had the garlic, olive oil and…read moretomato; simple but delicious! I had the bolognese; excellent!

Good ambiance, the food is amazing and easy service. We went with a group of 8 with no reservations…read moreon a Saturday and we were seated right away. My cocktail wasn't anything special

Get out of the tourist zone and find this off the beaten path gem. Food was excellent. Great wine…read moreselection. Very small place.

Found this little Italian spot on TripAdvisor. We were looking for something cozy, one cold and…read morerainy night and this had exactly the feel we needed. Thought about making reservations, but instead we just got there right when they opened and there would've been no need. Granted it was a work week night, literally for the entire hour we were there only two tables arrived. And I was counting us. Perhaps later you might want a reservation or you might have to wait. There were only about seven or eight tables me entire thing so it's cozy. The one person running the cash register and taking orders, was very kind, but a little distracted on her phone. I wonder if she was doing work. She was very sweet though and gave good recommendations. My friend got the Ragu while I opted for the gnocchi. I actually preferred the Ragu for sure. The meat was tender and delicious, and the noodles were thick and delightful. The gnocchi kind of tasted a little, bland and repetitive. To be honest, I wish we could've shared like five tiny plates. Felt like I was eating way too much gnocchi and didn't get a lot of diversity. The bacon on top did help a little. The dishes were about 25 a piece, but they definitely tasted homemade. We opted for the bruschetta as a starter and I would've skipped that. The tomatoes were super fresh and the bread was good but the olive oil was playing. Don't think it was worth $10. The wine selection was brilliant. Generally pretty affordable for the quality. Some delicious wines there that night. Love love, love the aesthetic. We definitely want to return and try some new things.

A friend of mine had been trying for weeks to get a dinner reservation at Osteria Bolognese. She…read morewas finally able to snag one for 9:15 p.m. on a Tuesday. It wasn't ideal, but we were all happy to get in. We were immediately impressed. The service was fantastic, even for our group of six. The wine selection was perfect for the food. The seasonal menu was relatively small, so we decided to order one of every appetizer and every main, and to share everything. Everything was good, but these were the standouts for me: *Asparagus *Truffle pasta *Vegetable pasta *Clam linguine We could have done without the burrata, the lasagna, the cheesecake and the tiramisu, which were OK but not great. However, we cleaned every single plate, and we left overall feeling very happy and satisfied. BUT ALL WAS NOT AS IT SEEMED.... I woke up the next morning with no appetite. I thought this was no big deal since I'd eaten a massive late dinner the night before. Around 10 a.m., I started getting a killer headache. I thought I might be hungover, even though I hadn't drank that much the night before. In the middle of a meeting that morning, I started getting really nauseous, and then projectile vomiting. I let my friends from the previous night's dinner know I wasn't feeling well. It turned out another had been vomiting profusely all morning, and another felt very sick as well. The common thread was Osteria Bolognese. Unfortunately, since we all basically ate everything, it's hard to narrow down with precision which dish was the culprit. We suspect the clams. I obviously will not be going back here.

The first time I walked by the Osteria, it was closed. The second time, it was a Wednesday (when…read morethey don't take reservations) good luck getting a table. The third time I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance, the reservation was made a few days before my last day in Brussels. Thank goodness I made that reservation! I've never been to Italy, but Osteria Bolognese was the best Italian meal I've ever had. My friend and I shared a few dishes. The ragu, a popular dish, was light and flavorful. The tortellini were perfectly filling. The spritz was a Bolognese take on Aperol and it was delicious. The founders claim that the ingredients are flown into Brussels daily from Bologna and I have no reason not to believe them! When you go, expect your dinner to last all evening and make friends with the staff. Don't miss this place next time you're in Brussels!

It is hard for me to admit, but we came to Osteria 45 after 13 days in Italy, and Osteria had…read morebetter pizza than we had anywhere in Italy. The veggy pizza was covered with zucchini and eggplant, the ripest tomatoes, and lots of basil, just the right amount of onion and sauce and cheese. The crust was excellent. This is a very busy place with lots going on, so you have be make yourself known to get attention. We took our pizza out because they were full, so did not get to experience the service. It was pretty crowded inside. There was no outside seating.

Osteria 45 is a little slice of Italy in the heart of Bruges. The food is traditional Sicilian,…read moreprepared by native Italians in the old style and as delicious to even the most discerning diner. The service was friendly and attentive, the music was Italian and volume was perfect to set the mood to enjoy a nice meal. Portions are very good and flavors layered to pick up all the traditional ingredients one expects in Sicilian cuisine. A must visit when in Bruges!

This delightful restaurant was the standout of all the places we ate in Brussels. The quaint…read moreatmosphere, dark lighting, clean atheistic and unwillingness to be chain-like all while still delivering quick and effortlessly delicious pasta is a marvel. They truly have trapped magic in a bottle. The menu isn't large but they do also have a rotating seasonal menu that accompanies it. All the dishes on the main menu are Italian classics done right. Most dishes have pork or beef. The pasta tasted very fresh and the portions were what you would want of a good Italian restaurant, plentiful. My "white" ragú was packed full of flavor and the beef was tender. The pecorino cheese used was perfect. All in all, this is the type of place that is always busy and with good reason. Since they don't take reservations lines do form at the front of both sister locations on the same block. Make the line, it moves fairly quickly. And if it doesn't it is still well worth it.

This review is for the location at Nona Flagey (Ixelles) which is not listed yet on Yelp but this…read moreappears to be a small chain with the same menu at each location. NONA PIZZA FLAGEY AVENUE GÉNÉRALE DE GAULLE/GENERAAL DE GAULELAAN 3, 1050 IXELLES, BRUSSELS We had the pizza with spicy pork and it was excellent. As good as Little Italy in the USA. The real deal. One of the best meals we had on vacation in Brussels. Staff was nice and everyone around us was enjoying their food too. Cute little lake out front with a dirt trail around it to walk on after you eat. Will return for more pizza!