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!

Osteria Delicati was exactly what we needed after a long flight from the States ... solid,…read morewholesome, and delicious Italian fare in a comfortable, warm, non-frivolous and rustic-styled restaurant, off the main tourist routes in Ghent. The service was fast, friendly, efficient, and welcoming (Thank You, Mia, great job!). The prices were fair and comparable to the area, 22€ for the Pesto Genovese, and 21€ for the Ragú Bianco. They have a large wine list, and a full bar. All and all, a big win, I would be happy to return. Ghent's Osteria Delicate, Five-Stars.

Excellent service excellent food, I would certainly recommend this place. We should up without a…read morereservation and they called us when a table was available.

Good service and good food. I came in without a reservation…read moreand they were able to accommodate me, this was around 6pm on a Thursday. My waiter was attentive and made the recommendation to have the Lasagna Diablo which was delicious- be warned it is a big serving. Good sharing dish. I had it with a local beer. Highly recommend this place.

We loved our dinner here! Great food and atmosphere and service. It really did feel like a cozy…read moreneighborhood place, not touristy at all.

We enjoyed an excellent pizza and glass of wine after arriving in Bruges and settling into our…read morehotel. The waiter was friendly and helpful.

My family and I went to Carlito's looking for a nice dinner on vacation. We walked in, and the…read moreplace looked very nice. However, we were greeted by a man who told us he had no seating in this room but did next door. We were then shoved through a side door into a grundy bar (I assume Charlie rockets). This place was the complete opposite ambiance of Carlito's, so we were not having it. We went back into Carlito's, and they magically found a table. The rest of the service was incredible slow and not super friendly. I only gave it two stars because the food was good. Go here at your own discretion.

Great pizza, great location and a busy family atmosphere. It is a perfect spot to get good food…read moreduring a day of sight seeing. It is casual and they move fast- so you can get back out and see more of Ghent

This is my second time in two days to this wonderful family restaurant because we liked it so much!…read moreThis time We had their lasagna and a Caprese salad. Again, I was extremely satisfied with the food and the servers who are brothers are genuinely nice! This is located across from the castle which is a very good location for a great meal either lunch or dinner! If you enjoy Italian food, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Affordable, delicious, quick, and easy…read more This place offers take-away pasta made your way. Just FYI - the large size is LARGE. It can probably last 2-3 meals. The lady even warned us, but being the fat greedy Americans we are, we went with large anyway. Bolognese was good. Four cheese was good - super creamy! It's a small shop with a large communal table inside. They have a couple tables outside too. A shop owner saw our take away boxes and validated our choice on lunch. I was glad to hear that locals enjoy this eatery too.

On the go pasta at its finest! It's not the most amazing pasta in the world but for under €10 you…read morecan't go wrong. Excellent for snacking on while walking through Bruges. A must try when you visit!

We ended eating here because of its proximity to our hotel. We had the most amazing, experience. We…read morewere so surprised with the overall experience. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Being Italian, I had zero expectations to find good Italian food in Belgium. I was so wrong. The food was fresh, delicious and innovative. The prices and quantity do not disappoint. The service was truly outstanding. Our waitress was delightful. I don't remember her name, but she could not have been better. I had the evening special on the Board, my husband had a linguine with truffles. Do not miss the dessert of chocolate soufflé and pistachio gelato worth the visit just for that. If you are craving Italian food, you will not be disappointed.

Trendy, packed but extremely mid pizza and cocktails. Honestly one of the worst pizza's I can…read moreremember with a terrible sauce. Asked for crushed red pepper and they brought salt & pepper, maybe that's not a garnish here. Negroni was vermouth heavy & has 3 small cubes. Just a terrible experience. Salty, mediocre crust. Oh, would not serve a glass of tap water with my cocktail, had to choose between 6€/9€ bottles. I didn't think that this was legal. Put me in a bad mood.

I failed to take a pic of the salad but my husband and I loved Otomat. We took a day trip to…read moreGhent, were starving, and were greeted by the friendliest guys when we entered. The building itself is unique, it's a tidy and hip space, had lots of exposed brick and great colors, and comfortable seating with great music playing overhead. The menu has a variety of items from pizzas, salads, dips, olives, and soup. They've got a nice lunch menu option as well with a small pizza and a salad. We shared the Caesar and Bushwick. The Caesar was creamy and tangy, lettuce was fresh and crisp. The pizza had a delicate and delicious crust, topped with ricotta and salami. My husband tried a couple of beers while I stuck to a bottle of the Coke Zero. IDK what it is about Europe and the Coke Zero bottles but they hit differently. There's plenty of seating inside and out and the food comes quickly and service is exceptional.

A great family dining option!…read more If you are ever in Ghent and find yourself with a hungry child, pre-teen, early teenager - the dinner options at 5:30 or 6 pm can be few and far between. In fact, most of the restaurants do not reopen for dinner service until after 6:30. Not Otomat. They're open from lunch onward until closing 10 or 11 pm (depending on the night of the week). This makes Otomat a lifesaver for families like our looking to feed a hunger panged child. Oh, and don't be mislead by my chronologically direct review - the food is darn good . . . and, it's so much more than just pizza (fear not gluten-free eaters!). The salads and non-pizza offerings are all gluten-friendly. In addition to a nice selection of noshing items - they also have a long list of beers by the bottle and draft, as well as wine, cocktails and house made lemonade. Finally, the convenient location and super friendly staff make Otomat a great place for a easy late lunch or early dinner - or anytime meal for traveling families.