The best osterias in Brussels

Pay a visit to Certo for the best Cacio e Pepe spaghetti in all of Brussels! The chef Federico Mazzoni offers simple and high-quality cuisine with a menu that evolves as the weeks and the seasons go by. Don't forget the wonderful selections of natural wines. This little trattoria is definitely an unmissable spot in the Matongé neighbourhood.

Mangiavino is THE gourmet location in the Altitude Cent neighbourhood. Here, you'll find simple and authentic Italian flavours with home-made dishes and a fabulous selection of natural wines - over 300 options in white, red or orange. A major bonus: the menu isn't fixed and vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available. Chef Flora is inspired by the seasonal products she finds in the local organic grocery store. Ready to be dazzled?

In the Altitude 100 neighbourhood, you’re spoilt for choice. There are so many exciting high-quality establishments that keep things simple, that we’ve lost count. Stazione Alimentari really does have it all. It’s a caterer, a restaurant and a grocery shop all rolled into one. Feel free to try all three. You’ll find excellent Italian produce, and it’s a lovely place to sit and relax too.

Dive right into the heart of the picturesque Emilia-Romagna region with this small, family-run osteria. Since 2013, Giacomo and his team have been unveiling Italy's gastronomic heritage in a cosy and characteristic setting. What's more, here, you're not served with "spag' bol", but rather "tagliatelle al ragù" with a sauce left to simmer for hours... Miam! 

Just a few spaghetti-lengths away from the Bois de la Cambre, Osteria Romana is a spot that's just as delicious as it is surprising! A chef with the soul of a rocker, a Brussels town house transformed into a romantic mansion... Filippo La Vecchia likes to take things to the extreme! Our favourite dish on the menu: "La Carbonara Al Kilo...". Yes, you can order your carbonara, made in the truly traditional way with salted pork cheeks and eggs, by weight (from 50g to 250g). Progress is a beautiful thing. Grazie mille Filippo  ❤️

No, Brussels hasn’t escaped the French Big Mamma hype. In the stunning former radio broadcasting headquarters on Flagey Square, you’ll find the impressive Barracuda. The interior lavishly nods to the building’s phenomenal Art Deco architecture and great attention is also given to the service. The menu features almost all the classics of Italian cuisine and large groups are more than welcome!