3 italian restaurants worth the trip across Belgium, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Belgium.
Racines ★ 4.4 · Brussels
ixelles · Chaussee d'Ixelles 353, 1050 Ixelles
Racines in Brussels' Ixelles is Francesco Cury and Ugo Federico's Italian-Belgian dining room on Chaussee d'Ixelles. The kitchen runs natural-wine pairings.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats give the open-kitchen view; lunch is the budget pick.
Racines ★ 4.4 · Brussels
ixelles · Chaussee d'Ixelles 353, 1050 Ixelles
Racines in Brussels' Ixelles is the Italian-Belgian dining room on Chaussee d'Ixelles. Priced at €€€. At Chaussee d'Ixelles 353. Booking recommended.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats face the open kitchen; lunch is the budget pick.
Officina Raffaelli ★ 4.0 · Ghent
dok-noord · Dok-Noord 4B, 9000 Gent
Tucked inside the Hal 16 food hall at Dok Noord, Officina Raffaelli serves fresh Italian pizza and Tuscan regional dishes sourced as close to the Italian.
Tip: Combine a meal here with a beer from Dok Brewing Company next door for the full Dok Noord experience.