So slow the starter was fossilized when it arrived…read more Service was terribly ....................................................slow. Waited over an hour for some basic starters. Others who came in later were served quicker. We reserved a table for 2 in advance for 8.30pm and arrived on time. Waiters seemed cold and lacking in motivation. Restaurant was empty by the time we finished our main course and the staff were too busy tidying tables to ask if we wanted desert, coffee or anything else. Paid the bill and left. Poor night and £100 down the drain for two basic courses that were nothing special. You can do much better. Advise you go elsewhere. Unless you like sombre atmosphere, isolation or need to go for training purposes on how not to run a restaurant while maximizing diner stress and dissatisfaction. Giving them a 2 because the main course was OK and, for the benefit of the doubt, in case they were having a Faulty Towers Drunken Chef moment. Their reply to my review on TripAdvisor gives you a good indication of how they view their customers if you have a valid complaint. Didn't even bother to read the review properly. Attention to detail also 2 stars.

Small Italian restaurant near the center of Brussels. Has a few indoor tables with 9 small outdoor…read moretables. Service is lacking, and outdoor tables are smokey, but food is great. I enjoyed the Tagliatelle Al Ragu ( tagliatelle bolognese). Tip: use Microsoft Translate to translate the Dutch menu to English simply by taking a photo inside the app.

We passed this tiny establishment many times making our way from our car to our hotel through the…read morenarrow streets. It always seemed busy and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and the food! A warm enchanting place on a chilly, dark autumn evening. One evening I had a craving for pasta and we walked over. The place was packed and the server was able to find us a small table as a couple was just leaving. The noise level was up and my friend found the lighting a little harsh/bright. I didn't the noise but the lighting could have been improved. I ordered a garlicky bolognese spaghetti that the waiter recommended and was very popular. My friend ordered a pizza. I loved my pasta and it hit the spot. My friend was underwhelmed with the pizza and why I gave this establishment 4 not 5 stars. I would definitely return...

Nice spot for a casual Italian dinner. We came by around 8:30pm in Brussels and were able to…read morequickly get a seat for 2 people. They provide you complimentary bread but water is bottled only for 5 euros. We ordered the shrimp scampi to start which was in a yummy garlic butter sauce but a couple of the shrimp were a bit tough. For entrees we got the seafood risotto which was great and full of shrimp, mussels, calamari, and even imitation crab (a bit odd but good) and the spaghetti bolognese which my boyfriend enjoyed a lot. Both sauces had a ton of flavor and were well prepared. All in all a good time and it seems like the restaurant is popular with tourists and locals alike.

Great food, friendly to a Saturday "walk in" without reservation, courteous and timely service.read more

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!

Yes!! Finally got a reservation here after months of trying, and both food + service totally lived…read moreup to expectations! Six of us trekked to this place on a rainy Saturday, and it was a real crazy journey getting there as it happened when both the metro and tram we were on had disruptions due to roadworks going on. But the warmth of service and the excellent food made the hour's journey so worth it. Also, it was a mini-Yelp event as Lauren A. was also included in our dinner party!! So between the six of us we got x 3 meter long half & half pizzas, drinks, desserts and coffee. Mum and I split a vegetarian and a "Mamma" pizza - I made this choice based on previous Yelper's recommendations to try the Friarelli (which for me tasted like wild mustard greens rather than the broccoli described in another review) and it was delicious, especially with the spicy salami. We also shared a 1 litre of the house red and got a bottle of water. Towards the end of the meal, folks got coffee and I split a Tiramisu 3-ways. So I gotta say, I am not really a Tiramisu kinda gal, but the Tiramisu here really blew me away and I would totally get it again. I loved the firmness of the sponge, the alcohol taste was just right, the cream tastes fresh and rich, and then the best part - it was beautiful presented with lovely earthy chocolate syrup, lavishly spread out over the plate - I licked that plate half clean! We could not finish our pizza, so got take-away boxes and then the 4 of us who were splitting a separate bill, got a great surprise as cost was under €25 per person, so absolute bargain! It was a totally lovely evening with great food and totally hope to come back and try other pizzas!

Amazing pizza. How amazing? Let's put it this way- if I were back in the states, I'd still go here…read morefor pizza. It's *that* good. Their signature pie is the Bismarck- tomato, mozzarella, ham and a fried egg cracked in the middle. It's like a breakfast pizza for the gods. BTW- they'll tell you their pizzas are personal-sized, i.e. for one person. But unless you're just coming off a fast, you could probably split one between two people. Also, be prepared for them to laugh and yell "COCA-COLA!!" when you order a coke. I have no idea why, but it's pretty funny.

Neighborhood pizza place outside the hustle and bustle of touristville. Seemed to be mostly local…read morepeople enjoying the evening. Just stopped in and got a seat at an outside table. Service was excellent. I do not recall the name of the pizza I had, but it was a specialty white pizza with ham, rocket pesto, cherry tomatoes and a creamy cheese. It was excellent. Good wine and great service. Highly recommend.

This is a very good restaurant, coming here often. Poulpe…read moreGrille as a starter - just good, to my liking, tender and nicely spiced. Always a must go for when they have it on the weekly menu. Sole Meunière as main course - huge Sole just as it needs to be: perfectly grilled, coming with fresh pepper. Full! Limoncello helps now, an excellent one! Be aware this is even for Brussels more on the pricy side, starter was 16, Sole 28, Limoncello 6...but I just came back from Paris and had a small Pellegrino for 13, so a bargain overall... Quality is just worth it! Recommendation!

Fantastic pizza! You can select from a range of mouth-watering toppings, and pay for the slices by…read moreweight. The salsiccia e carcioffi and the al tartufo are particularly delicious. A true favourite for our lunch!

The place is quite next to my house and since I discovered it is the place where we go for a pizza,…read moreeven if to be honest I never had the meal there, I always take it to go. Is quite handy, I can make a phone call on my way home and then go and pick it up but I think they also deliver. The pizzas are really good and tasty, they have some interesting pizza ideas but if you want something different just let them know your favorite ingredients and you'll have your pizza. The service is also nice.