Cute elder couple running the place. All fresh homemade pastas, you can watch them in the kitchen. I went and begged for space for one and they felt bad and made space for me. Even though Belgium has really strict dining rules and this place is booked most nights, they have some compassion. I love that the owner spent a lot of time with me even though the tiny place was jam-packed. He Maybe spent almost 10 minutes explaining the different pastas who makes what how his wife makes it or he makes it. He told me which fillings go with which pastasand asked me where I ate certain combinations because I asked about truffle. he asked if my mouth turned black last time I ever ate squid ink pasta. Very inquisitive I love it. He cares a lot about the dining experience and he absolutely refused to give me an appetizer. That's the fun French dining experience for us fat Americans :-). He promised the real meal was not to be detracted from. I didn't realize that the real meal was plenty filling. I went with the veal pasta ravioli thing and it was great. I usually like vegetarian ravioli but I decided on something more European. the dish was excellent and so was the tiramisu. I've never had tiramisu like that. Very thick and filling with a lot of almond biscotti amaretto. One thing I wish they had was tortellini. I love that stuff. Excellent fresh-made pasta downstairs. He Even wanted to show me the kitchen. the prices were pretty reasonable considering it's the main square in the main tourist area. My whole bill was$30 for a large bottle of sparkling water I mean pasta dish and homemade tiramisu read more

Despite some reviews, this place absolutely does make their own pasta! No doubt about it! However they also offer dried penne and spaghetti (offered from a separate page on the menu) so ask if you aren't sure and want the fresh made pasta!! The fresh made is the way to go for sure!! Next, now that you know it's fresh made daily, how can you resist the Italian owner coming to your table and personally explaining each dish with Love? And then the way they cook the pasta perfectly and delicately al dente... And how it comes to your table with hardly any wait at all... And how the sauces are Devine! If they have the mushroom pasta special please do yourself a favor and order that! I don't even like mushrooms but this dish was heavenly. At least 3 different mushrooms and thinly sliced ham make this dish so so delicious! UHM... What else? Oh the price! One of our most reasonably priced dinners in Europe. €40 for two dinners with drinks. Note bad! And then it's nearly on the Gran Place so there's the people watching. Just make sure to get a reservation (Same day or one day in advance is all we needed) and try not to sit next to people who take turns smoking cigarettes. It really interferes with the pleasure of the dinner. Thank you Divina! We will be back tomorrow!!! read more

Pasta Divina - Pasta carbonara - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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Delicious freshly made pasta and sauces. All cooked perfectly by the matriarch of the restaurant. Make your reservation, not a lot of seating...but worth the wait. read more

Pasta Divina - 4formaggia Sauce With Spinach Ravioli! - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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Tourist trap at its worst! NOT homemade pasta and the story about mom making the pasta is a lie. It's definitely not fresh pasta. Nevertheless it's not terrible food. Just false advertisement. The prices are reasonable for your usual pasta dish and service was friendly. If it had been fresh pasta, would've been worth more stars. Sauces are good so it makes the pasta better than average. As long as you're not expecting legit fresh pasta and enjoy grocery quality baguettes you won't be disappointed. read more

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This was hands down the best pasta I've ever eaten! I also spoke to the owner who said his wife makes the pasta every day. Fabulous food and such sweet humble people!! Would LOVE to go back. read more

Pasta Divina - Squid ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

This place is absolutely incredible. My family is Italian, and I have spent a lot of time in various regions of Italy, and can honestly say this rivals 99% of the pasta I have had before. The restaurant is run by a lovely family from Italy. The mother makes the fresh pasta while the husband and their daughter help the customers. You can tell they all take great pride in their work. If you are in Brussels, I highly recommend you try to get a reservation here. It is extremely busy (for a good reason) - we were lucky enough to get a table after a short wait, but to ensure a spot, a reservation is a good idea. If I find myself in Brussels again, this will be the very first restaurant that I return to. Amazing food and wonderful people! read more

We arrived at the restaurant at 5:55pm and they open at 6pm. We are a couple with a young child. They refused to let us in and they said they are full! We asked what their waiting time was, they said they were not sure because people come and go. Our guess is that either they didn't want our child in or they didn't want me (Asian) inside. read more

Hands down to the best meal I've had when I was in Brussels! As soon as I sat down, the waiter gave me the menu, then an old man approached me and asked what language I speak. Turned out, he was the owner! He took his time to explain the menu and was so proud of his wife who was in the kitchen and makes everything from scratch. I ended up ordering the Tagliatelle Verdi (spinach) with mushroom sauce. It was really good! The other customers seemed to be enjoying their meals too. I highly recommend going to this place when visiting Brussels! read more

Pasta Divina - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Traveling solo for work. I asked for a table for 1 and told it wasn't available (with a bit of an attitude). I went next door (where they were lovely) and promptly saw the same waiter seat a table of 2. The food may be good but the attitude will make me stay away on my frequent work trips to Brussels. read more

We tried Arrabiata and the squid ink pasta. Pasta is good but what really impressed was the sauce: super tasty and well balanced! Definitely one of the best pasta I've ever had. Highly recommend! Then tiramisu. We were pretty full after the meal, but still managed to eat up the entire tiramisu without any trouble, since it was so delicious. read more

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Ok if you want to eat outside when it is cold. No seating inside at 6pm? Pasta was good but was cold quickly. Service was quick but watch the old guy who takes your order... he will try to up sell you! I would find another alternative that is a little bit further from the main tourist area! read more

Best pasta I've EVER had. Hands down. Chef is Italian, server her husband. I don't know if I will ever go back to Brussels but if I do, I'm making a beeline for this place. Ordered dessert blindly - both got some sort of chocolatey ice cream thingy. I got the pasta with white sauce and ham, hubs got sausage and red sauce. Both of us wanted to lick our plates. read more

This place was in a perfect location. Great outside view of the city. The owner is a nice guy and comes around to tell everyone how his wife hand makes the pasta. Although I wouldn't be surprised if he gives that spiel to every tourist that comes through while some random guy is in the back prepping pre-made pasta (joking...kind of). The food is incredible! Very flavorful and saucy, no complaints at all. You really can't go wrong with anything on this menu. read more

Pasta Divina - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Excellent! Veramente delizioso! Complimenti alla chef e al personale. The food here is exquisite , the husband is adorable, he takes his time to welcome you and explain the menu of homemade pastas and the sauces made by his wife who is the chef. The staff is very attentive. I enjoyed every morsel of my fettuccine al sugo di salmone , it was delicious! I'll have to come back next time when i visit Brussels. read more

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Fresh pasta, amazing service, and beautiful terrace with some scenery. A family restaurant run by Italian natives, the wife makes all the pasta fresh, twice a day, the husband sells the menu perfectly, and the daughter helps with both! They're so lovely and obviously the food was astounding. We ordered the Ravioli with goat cheese, honey and truffle oil, and the squid ink pasta with shrimp, capers and cherry tomatoes. We paired it with the Pinot Grigio, which was okay. Overall, so amazing and would highly recommend! read more

Pasta Divina - Ravioli and squid ink pasta. - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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Was served burnt meat with my pasta and flagged, they indicated they make their pasta dishes that way. Way overpriced for below average food. Would not recommend. read more

Definetely the best place for Italian pasta in the centre of Brussels. My favorite is Sole Norma and the owner always says that it is his daughters favorite too. Dessert are also very nice, I would recommend the homemade tiramisu and the tartuffo bianco. read more

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The food here is SO GOOD it made my knees buckle. It was easily the top two pasta dishes I've had in my life. They can make a vegan pasta dish too! Fantastic. read more

Given the location of this place you'd think it's a tourist trap. WRONG. The pasta is delicious and authentic. It's a little cramped on the inside so be sure to make a reservation, and there's no AC. Regardless, it's worth going again, and again, and again. read more

Get your reservations in! I got lucky and got reservations that same night. Just go to their website, scroll to the bottom submission form, and ask for a time/date that you want to reserve. Someone will email you back to confirm. They open for dinner at 6pm, and they make their pasta noodles right before - it's really fresh! It's a little mom and pop shop with the wife cooking pasta and the husband will come out and explain the menu to you. Their daughter also comes around to check on people. The ingredients are really simple, but delicious. I had the green pasta with white wine sauce. It was good without being too heavy. i also tried the brown noodle "special" they had going on - it was amazing! Their one pasta that's similar to tradtional spaghetti is good, but there are better options. Great Italian food in Brussels - 5 stars! read more

The. Best. Pasta. I. Have. Ever. Eaten. Please eat here. They do reservations, but we got lucky and were able to get in right when they opened around 6pm before the rush of reservations. read more

Pasta Divina - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Not to be hyperbolic but this food was life changing. Wow, best pasta I have ever tasted. My friend and I stumbled upon it on our trip in Bruxelles and I am not exaggerating when I say we ate our pasta and dessert all under 25 minutes. 25 minutes! Because it was so incredibly delicious and also because the service was so incredibly quick! We couldn't help but make reservations for a second time one day later. All pasta is made fresh every day! The waiters are so quick to serve and so polite. Also, when you order you are greeted by the sweetest Italian man who will walk you through the menu. He and his wife are from Modena, Italy and his wife makes all the pasta and the tiramisu. Absolutely the best experience, wish I could live in Bruxelles just for this restaurant. read more

Pasta Divina - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

What a fantastic pasta restaurant!!! We happened to stop by this place because of all of the excellent reviews and our party was sure glad we tried this Italian gem of a restaurant. The dining area itself is super tiny so make a reservation!!! We did not and they politely turned us away at the door but I was persistent and said that I would wait for someone to leave or cancel their reservation. I'm glad we waited because we got a table within 30 minutes. Once we sat down we were gazing at all of the amazing looking pasta dishes at others people's tables and we couldn't wait for ours. They did not disappoint!!! The handmade pasta and sauces were magnificent!!! It was the perfect way to end our trip in Brussels. Our whole table would highly recommend this restaurant and if I'm ever in that part of the world again I will surely visit Pasta Divina!!! read more

Pasta Divina - Squid ink pasta with shrimp, tomatoes and capers! Absolutely delicious!!!! - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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Best pasta ever! My husband is not a pasta fan and he finished the whole plate! Prices are reasonable and service is excellent! The owner himself comes to your table and explains the menu in a very patient and charming manner! It's a definitely must try restaurant! read more

The pasta was so simple but it was so good! The restaurant is very small and we were sitting so close to other customers. But nonetheless, my boyfriend and I enjoyed it. We were surprised that food prices at Brussels was so expensive but it was in the right price range for pasta. Would come again read more

If you come to Belgium and don't come to Pasta Divina is like if you didn't visit Belgium ! The best pasta I have ever had ! Hands down the freshest ingredients and freshest homemade pasta in the world. read more

Great food, great people, highly recommend it for anyone looking for great Italian in Brussels

It was... okay. Got the special tonight - spaghetti with sausage meat & truffle oil. Shoulda got the mushroom cream pasta the guy sitting next to me got... Had €8 tiramisu for dessert. (I would give dessert 4/5 stars) read more

Pasta Divina - Spaghetti with sausage meat & truffle oil - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

After eating mussels three times a day in Brussels, my husband and I really wanted to get something different. So we found this place on yelp with good reviews, and the location is really convenient, very close to Brussels central station. The pasta are both really good, and not as heavy as we thought. A good place to go if you want to try something other than mussels. read more

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Fantastic is not a strong enough recommendation. We didnt have a reservation but they graciously accommodated us and allowed us to have dinner while they were waiting for the party with a reservation to arrive. The server described in detail and with much enthusiasm how his wife (from Italy) makes the pasta fresh everyday. He made great recommendations and did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was extremely welcoming, friendly and attentive. We topped off the meal with tiramisu that was mouthwatering and very fresh. The pictures do not do the meals justice. The 4 cheese fettuccine was better than awesome. read more

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I went to Italy a few weeks ago and this restaurant topped all of the Italian food I had! Absolutely AMAZING! The family is the kindest people I've met in Europe, they make the pasta fresh in the morning, and it was truly outstanding. I had tagliatelle pesto and my friend had spinach stuffed ravioli with 4 fromage sauce. To die for!! read more

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Best pasta ever. EVER. They sell out of freshly made pasta early, so don't go 30 min before closing time. I was told that the pasta is made every day from scratch along with the tiramisu they serve. The owner was very attentive and explained the dishes to us. The server was also kind. They have seating inside and outside but seemed like they only use one or the other at a time. It's a must place to go eat when you're nearby! read more

I admit, I found this place on Trip Advisor (don't hate me, but I'm the first to review it here!) It is rated the #1 restaurant in Brussels on TA, so though I'd give it a shot! For a VERY good reason. Despite it's location to the main plaza area, it is NOT a tourist trap! There are so many tourist trap places around that area, but this is a diamond in the rough It is a husband and wife team, the pasta is handmade daily by the wife, and the husband is outside serving. Sat on the sidewalk, there were about 5 tables in all outside, and a dining room upstairs. English menus are helpful for us English speakers! :) You select the style of pasta (at least 10 different styles, ranging in price...bit more expensive for stuffed pastas) and you select your sauce (also about 10 choices). All homemade! I had a pork stuffed ravioli with this Parmesan sauce that was outrageously good. Was so fresh, and the sauce was soooo cheesy!! Mmmmmmmmm! Definitely the real deal. I don't remember what we had for dessert, but there was a few choices. I hope to come back to Brussels soon, and this will be my first stop for dinner! read more

Pasta Divina - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

My goodness, this is legitimate. Obviously fresh pasta, as promised by the owner, made by his wife -- and done perfectly. Our amatricana and carbonara (the best I have yet had) arrived glistening on the plates and I knew this was going to be good. The owner even knew the region in Italy where the liquor Strega was made. Appears to be a family business, as we noticed what appeared to be the daughter working there as well. Recommend. read more

Tourists alert!!! In short, this restaurant sucks. Full story: It opens at 6pm. We went there exactly at 6 because I found it the one with highest rating (Yelp, attention!). I believe I was the first one to be there because I didn't see anyone else waiting. So we tried to get in. But we were stopped by the waiter "we are full". Seriously?! at the very first minute? Can't be true unless you are more popular than Taylor Swift. "How about take out?" "We don't serve take-out." Then he turned around and smirked to someone else. OK I got what you meant here you *****t!!! I didn't want to argue with him at that moment so that I didn't ruin my night. The service I got from Brussels isn't the best, to be honest. But this was the only one experience that was hard for me to accept. I hope this is not all that Brussels has to offer for the world. read more

Amazing little find! First time we tried to eat here they said they had ran out of pasta. The next time we had a very authentic experience. Hand made pasta! Different flavor than expected but delicious. read more

My husband and I had dinner here on our last night in Brussels. We both ordered a build-your-own pasta dish. I ordered the ravioli with artichokes and ricotta in a ragu bolognese sauce, and he got the tagliolini carbonara. Both were amazing. The owner explained that his wife makes many of the noodles and all the raviolis by hand twice a day. There's definitely a noticeable difference between their fresh noodles and the dried pastas we typically eat. Compared to the other restaurants we ate at in Brussels, the service was much friendlier. The owner even stopped to chat with us about our trip and asked where we were from. read more

Pasta Divina - Tagliolini carbonara and artichoke ricotta ravioli in ragu bolognese. - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

I went here with several colleagues one night and could not have been more pleased. Not only with the foood, but the service as well. This place is family owned and the pasta is made in house, by "mama". I decided to get one of hte speacils. The pasta was made with tomatoes in it so it had a nice red color. The sauce was a mascarpone, red pepper, olive oil sauce - absolutely delicious. Did I mention my pasta had bacon in it? Yummy is all I can say! To go along with the pasta, I had a lovely Italian red wine (of course!). To finish the night off I had a speculos dessert - again absolutely delicious. One of my other colleagues got the ricotta cheesecake - I can recommend it also. The place isn't large, and the seating is upstairs (there is some outside seating, but it was a little chilly that night). I will definitely be going here again when I'm back in town! read more

We went here based on the reviews and it was worth it. If you don't go when it opens for dinner, around 6, you need a reservation. The pasta rivals that of homemade pasta in Italy for sure. We both had specials, four cheese heart ravioli and a tagliatelle Verdi with ham and they were great. I can't comment on the prices in comparison to the area but we thought it was worth every penny. The service is very good and most of the staff speak fluent English. If you're looking for good pasta in the area, this is it!! read more

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The workers were very nice . My sever was very helpful . My food was good . The espresso was very very good ! Great location . Will come again . Wanna try the lunch ;) I only have it a 3 star cause it was good .... But not amazing ! read more

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