The last time I came through, I never saw this restaurant. However, when looking and seeing that…read morethe outside seats looked very comfy (even when it was somewhat drizzling), we decided to come in and we actually were seated outside. They have heaters along with blankets to cover your legs, the one downside of sitting outside is that food can get cold. We ordered a good amount of food here. From mussels to pizza and then we also had short ribs with pasta. The food had flavor and I could understand why it was so busy. The waiter was nice and helpful, but again you're looking at a 2ish hour experience when you go dining. If you're looking for the bathroom, it's downstairs through a narrow staircase. Other than that, Baracca is great, a little pricey but it's to be expected especially in this part of town. You're looking at tapas styled plates so you're going to probably order a good amount of food depending on how hungry you are. They do suggest that you order up front since they make everything fresh.

The concept is Italian tapas. We shared the creamy pumpkin risotto, beefy shroom pasta, oh my…read moremussels, baby back ribs, tagliata, and the salsiccia pizza. The pasta, mussels (they were very small for the fall but the sauce was great), and the pizza were my favorites of the night. If you love elderberry like I do, the croezer is a great mocktail option. Entrance is on Tiensestreet, not Muntstraat. The outside patios are heated and each seat has a blanket.

I had a pizza and a caeser salad here. Both were quite large and together way too much food. They…read morewere good nonetheless.

Nice selection of beers. 4 beers on tap plus a nice selection of bottles. I tried the Chouffe Blond…read morea few times. Tomato soups was quite good. It has tiny meatballs that bring to mind Chef Boyardee, but in a good way. Waiting on the pizza. I ordered the Boyle & Boulette because I would have been embarrassed to order the Tom Selleck. There are better locations in this town, but people watching is still somewhat interesting. Here comes the pizza. Looks nice, like an open face meatball sandwich. The crust is crispy and a bit chewy at the same time. Bit of a beer flavor from the Duvel. Star rating going up.

Pretty good Italian place: nice underground dining room, good pizza's and pasta's, cozy atmosphere.read more

They have a student deal were you can get a whole (personal sized) pizza for €5. I went here with…read moresome friends while looking for some yummy, decent priced za and we were presently surprised by this place. You're seated at a table with candles and a huge menu with all their offerings. The pizza was surprisingly good, with a crunchy crust and a yummy sauce. Mine had ham, olives and mushrooms on it and everything about it was great. I'll defininetly be coming back here in the future!

Their price for pizzas (5.9 euro for all pizzas for students) made me a little bit suspicious in…read morethe beginning, because everywhere in Leuven I could not find a good pizza cheaper than 12 euro... However, when I ate their, they have exceeded all my expectations! There are delicious! I finally found a place in Leuven where pizzas are of the same quality as in my home Napoli!

sept 2024 * Couples Een restaurant waar met passie eten…read morewordt bereid en uitgeserveerd door zeer gastvriendelijke bediening. personeel spreekt bijna geen Nederlands. Huiselijke sfeer met heerlijke Italiaanse gerechten en bijbehorende wijn. Een echte aanrader, wel handig om te reserveren. wel bijna 1 uur moeten wachten op ons eten. Sommige kleine tafels hebben voorrang op grote tafels dus veel boze gezichten.

Strolled here by myself for lunch one day. I ordered a Hawaiian pizza for 8,5 euros. The portion…read morewas well sufficient for one person but just in case, bread and a small plate of olives come with every meal. I was lucky to get a small table by myself near the window next to the entrance. There is always something calming about eating alone in a cozy small restaurant. Maybe it's a European effect, or something from the sense of solitude as a lone traveler, you zone out but at the same time realize everything and become super aware to your surroundings and the conversations around you, absorbing the culture and sounds. I'm told the chef and owner is from Sicily, while I'm sorry to say this isn't the best pizza I've had in my life, I can definitely say it was worth the money. I am an avid fan of thin crust and they met my expectations. Maybe it's because I am a "fat over-consuming American", but I would've appreciated just a little more toppings and cheese. Nonetheless, if you're in the area and looking for an Italian restaurant, then Mamma Mia is a safe bet!

I would say a typical commercial restaurant... those who know real Italian cuisine will understand…read morequickly... having Italian waitresses is not enough indeed. It is pretty good but too pricey according to me. 2 colleagues had the pasta plate featuring different kind of pastas and is was very small portions which did not seem freshly made. The place is nice and the service is efficient. Good for groups with reservation.

Our first visit to this restaurant left us with a positive feeling. So we decided to go back and…read morewere there on a Friday afternoon at 12.15 pm. Usually not a busy period. We were 5 of us and it seemed like eternity for someone to even come take our order. We ordered our starter (bruschetta) and the mains together (2 pizzas, 1 pasta and 1 risotto). Bruschetta arrived at the 1 pm and we were all so hungry that it disappears in no time. The main dishes again took sooooo long .. we got our food at close to 2 pm!!! And no it was not over the top for all the waiting. How long does it take to make pizza and pasta??? Restaurant closes at 2.30 pm. Like I said, it was not a busy day, I don't understand what was taking so long .. an update from the waitress on why it was taking so long somewhere in between would have been better. Not sure if I will go back there again, although I might go to see if service was better. Buck up guys.. your restaurant has way too much space on the block.

Basic pizza. I ordered the margherita and it had shredded cheese instead of fresh mozzarella. It…read morecame with a lot of cheese, too much. There wasn't any basil but did come with a lot of arugala (rocket). ....the sauce had a lot of garlic. Service was good.

Enjoyed baked pasta dish (Italia , I believe) with bolognese sauce, peas, eggs and cheese. Pasta…read morewas overcooked but flavor was good. What's nice about this small restaurant is service, simple decor and fair prices. The pizzas looked good.

Orecchiette é rapé with red wine for dinner. It was an outstanding pasta, broccoli, hint of anchovy…read moredish. My first orecchiette pasta not my last. For dessert: Tartufo Bianco that is an oven cooked ball of mocha ice cream encased in white chocolate with lemonchello pour over. No pictures ate the subject matter. The owners and staff are great. They all checked on me throughout the meal and were a wealth of information.