Get out of the tourist zone and find this off the beaten path gem. Food was excellent. Great wine selection. Very small place.

Found this little Italian spot on TripAdvisor. We were looking for something cozy, one cold and rainy night and this had exactly the feel we needed. Thought about making reservations, but instead we just got there right when they opened and there would've been no need. Granted it was a work week night, literally for the entire hour we were there only two tables arrived. And I was counting us. Perhaps later you might want a reservation or you might have to wait. There were only about seven or eight tables me entire thing so it's cozy. The one person running the cash register and taking orders, was very kind, but a little distracted on her phone. I wonder if she was doing work. She was very sweet though and gave good recommendations. My friend got the Ragu while I opted for the gnocchi. I actually preferred the Ragu for sure. The meat was tender and delicious, and the noodles were thick and delightful. The gnocchi kind of tasted a little, bland and repetitive. To be honest, I wish we could've shared like five tiny plates. Felt like I was eating way too much gnocchi and didn't get a lot of diversity. The bacon on top did help a little. The dishes were about 25 a piece, but they definitely tasted homemade. We opted for the bruschetta as a starter and I would've skipped that. The tomatoes were super fresh and the bread was good but the olive oil was playing. Don't think it was worth $10. The wine selection was brilliant. Generally pretty affordable for the quality. Some delicious wines there that night. Love love, love the aesthetic. We definitely want to return and try some new things. read more

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Fantastic place with a pretty good gluten free menu. We had some pasta, some stew, and wine. It was the perfect was to experience a night out. This place is small - really small - so reservations would be a good idea. I think they had like 7 or 8 tables. But wow - such a cute place and great food. I highly recommend it. read more

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Amazing food, great service, great selection of wine sourced from small vineyards. Special thanks for the pesto pasta, not on menu but amazing! read more

Winehouse Osteria - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

How refreshing! After several days of traveling in Belgium and the Netherlands, I had grown accustomed to slow, lackadaisical service at even the nicer restaurants. Winehouse Osteria broke this pattern of relaxed service with attentive, experienced (and multilingual!) waiters who contributed to an excellent eating experience. We ordered a bruschetta to start, which came with two slices of bread with a light olive oil drizzle. For my main course, I ordered a troccoli pasta with a white veal-turkey meat sauce. The flavoring and plating were superb and our waiter carefully helped us pick a wine to pair with our meal. I had some of my father's eggplant, which was still very warm and had a great texture to it. The portions were on the smaller size, but that just meant there was plenty of room for dessert. The pannacotta was the best I've ever had. It was perfectly creamy with a great strawberry compote and mint garnish that brought together each wonderful bite. The drunken pear was soft and pretty decent, but nowhere near as exciting as the pannacotta. The seating was slightly cramped and the table we were on was slanted, but nothing that's not to be expected from outdoor dining in Brussels. The ambience was great and it's located at the intersection of three pedestrian streets with plenty of other restaurants around. Originally, we had planned on going to a different restaurant, but I'm extremely happy that we stumbled upon this little gem. read more

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O.M.G.! Most amazing food and service we've had in the past 2 weeks! Found this place off the beaten path b/c of yelp and the 4.5 stars do not do it justice! The food, the wine, the service was a 10 all the way around! This is an absolute must when in Brussels! This is our 3rd country in just less than 2 weeks with a lot of great food, etc. but hands down the first place we had to review! read more

Very small, intimate restaurant with only about 7 tables in a quieter corner of the city center. I started my experience by asking what reds are recommended for a well-traveled pallet (they have an extensive wine list since that is what the experience is built around). Of course, of the two offered for a taste once I indicated my preferences, my nose picked the priciest glass, before even learning the price (Verre Toscana Divers)! After savoring the velvety and aromatic red from the Toscana region, I opted for the Taglioni au Truffe pasta with 100g of truffles. A salty, buttery sauce made this an excellent pairing with the wine and truffles. A great experience for groups of no more than 4, but better for romantic couples and discerning singleton foodies. read more

Winehouse Osteria - Taglioni au truffe (100g) - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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This is a lovely restaurant. The ambiance is fantastic. The service was good. Our wine was some of the best ( we ordered a red and a white). I ordered the gnocchi, and my wife ordered a pasta dish. We also shared a bruschetta. I could tell the dishes were freshly made. The only issue we had was that both meals were way too salty. The salty flavor overwhelmed the rest of the entrees. We were sad because we both knew this could have been outstanding. We ordered a dessert, and that was excellent. read more

Cute place, very small. Get the olives, very fresh. The cheese plate was ok. The pasta entrees were lacking in flavor. read more

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I ordered the bruschetta and the pasta with clams. The bruschetta came quickly and was good though hard to eat off the little plate with the toppings rolling off the side. The pasta however was below average. I had to add tons of cheese to it just to make it take decent enough to eat. AND the chef forgot to make my food before her cigarette break and when I asked the waiter how much longer he went out and spoke to her about it. Of course she didn't budge until after she finished smoking then I had to wait for her to make the food. It was almost an hour by the time I got the food and it wasn't good. read more

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If you want to eat here, stop in a day or two before and make a reservation since they only have room for 20-25 total, the place is tiny. It was one of the best meals that we had in Brussels, which is a bit surprising because I thought Belgian food here would be better than Italian food. They only have 2 seatings for the night: 7 pm and 9 pm. A party of 2 is best, a party of 4 is also manageable but harder to get a table, and don't try to come with a party larger than 4, you won't fit in here. But this place has fresh pasta, a unique menu that accommodates a lot of dietary restrictions, and a wide selection without being so large that it's hard to pick what you want to eat. They have a good selection of starters that include bruschetta, olives, a zucchini creme brûlée, amongst other things. They have a good selection of pastas, including a black squid ink pasta with cherry tomatoes and clams, a pappardelle with lamb ragu, and beet & ricotta gnocchi. For those that are gluten-free or paleo, they even have a spiralised zucchini and carrot "pasta". They also have good main entrees, including lamb, ossobucco, a chickpea souffle. They'll bring you some bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to start your meal, which is nice. Lamb Pappardelle (100 grams, 15€, 150 grams, 18€) - The pappardelle was fresh, homemade pasta - the texture was perfect and the lamb ragu was also flavorful, not salty, and not overpowering to the pasta. I don't normally care for lamb, but I liked this lamb ragu. Trio of asparagus with parmesan, bacon, eggs (17€) - We weren't sure what to expect when we ordered this - we expected two small green asparagus spears with bacon and poached eggs, but when this dish came out, we were pleasantly surprised to see 9 asparagus spears. They were thicker, white asparagus with a sweeter taste, and 3 of them had pesto and parmesan, 3 were wrapped in bacon, and 3 had a crumbled hard boiled egg on them. After not eating vegetables for the last few days, having this many vegetables in one dish was a welcome thing. It was tasty and satisfying while being relatively healthy. We passed on dessert, but they had a cherry cheesecake, pannacotta, tiramisu, and a vegan millefeuille. Our total for 2 glasses of wine, the pasta, and asparagus dish was 47€ which was reasonably priced for dishes with fresh ingredients and a good selection of food. They take credit cards, have free WiFi, and were friendly, accommodating, and it was a really nice dining experience. Their English is also pretty good. I'd recommend this place - make sure you make a reservation though! If I come back to Brussels, I'll definitely be back here. read more

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I was trying to organize a happy hour for ten people, which is hard enough on a Monday, but even more difficult in August, since most restaurants and bars are closed. Thankfully, Winehouse Osteria keeps great hours, and they take online reservations. The wine selection was excellent. We tried several appetizers, and I thought they were all pretty good. Service was decent by Brussels standards, meaning friendly but painfully slow. They accommodated our group with no problem, though we took up more than half the restaurant. I'd definitely come back. read more

Small little restaurant. Very large selection of Italian wines to choose from. You can have a glass with your meal, order a bottle and even buy to take home. Pasta is freshly made and excellent. Portions are generous for a European entree. We ordered the cheeses of the day for our appetizer and ordering a portion for one but for two people is plenty. The cured meats were delicious and shared a serving for one between the two of us. Main course of duck ragu and papardelle was flavorful. Not your typical ragu sauce. Three options for amount of pasta. The largest is about the size of a normal portion in America. The chestnut gnocchi with mushrooms was very unique. Gnocchi is not as dense as potato-flour gnocchi. Definitely worth a try, especially if you love gnocchi! We were too full for dessert (ok, we actually went to get a waffle after). Dinner with a bottle of water, a glass of wine each, two single servings of appetizers and an entree each was 70 euros. Pretty reasonable for all the food. They offer free wifi and speak English. I would suggest making a reservation to avoid being turned away! Great spot for dinner and the ambiance is nice enough for a romantic date spot as well! read more

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Came in late but still got service. The food was wonderful, steak was slightly under cooked but it's okay because that's how I eat it (rare). The plate was big and the Service was great. Try it out if you are in town. read more

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Such a small gem in the heart of Brussels. Our Airbnb host recommended this place, and we are so thrilled with the experience. This place doubles as a wine shop, so the staff knew their stuff. We shared an appetizer (bruschetta) before moving on to the main courses. Of course, we couldn't decide, and ended up getting the same dish (wild boar pasta). So heavenly. Would definitely come back to this place if our travels take us back to Brussels! read more

Make your way down the side streets to visit this gem! The dining experience was exceptional. Pietro made sure that we had everything we needed for our delicious full course meal. My favorite dish of the evening was gnocchi d'aubergines. There is plenty of seating available indoors and out on the sidewalk. The weather was beautiful today, so of course, we chose to sit outdoors along Rue de la Grande Ile. Heads up: Parking is limited in the neighborhood. Reservations recommended. read more

This little gem is a hole in the wall on some random corner. Truffle pasta was delicious, with generous shavings of Black truffle. The black pasta with clams is a little too saucy. read more

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Outstanding place. Very best Lamb I've ever had. The place is very small. Quaint. Service is awesome. The pannecotta desert was lavender and so mind blowing. read more

I originally intended to hit up a 'Belgian' place for some Moules Frites. Couldn't get into any of the places I was trying to get into as a walk in. Tried one other Italian place, but they didn't seem to be open. Wandered aimlessly looking for a non-terrible place. (If you are outside trying to usher people in, I'm not going in.) In my wanderings, this place became close enough to bother walking to (sunk cost of already walking 1+ miles). It didn't disappoint. Small, hole in the wall place. Huge by the glass wine selection. Had two different Amarone wines, as the owner suggested a different one to go with the wild boar stew. And it was the right call. But I started with the roasted veggies with pumpkin hummus. It was exactly what I was looking for. I walked out of there paying way less than I was expecting. (It wasn't cheap, but I consider it a bargain for what it was.) I might even go back tomorrow and have the pasta this time. read more

This is a wonderful spot in the centre of Brussels. It's a tiny, cozy place that pride themselves on excellent wines and excellent food. The service is very friendly, they are very keen to advise you when you're choosing dishes or wine and they try to help you in your own language as much as possible. Absolutely great wines, and very delicious food as well. A little bit on the expensive side, but you get quality in return. You can also choose to buy wine to take home at a cheaper price compared to dining in. read more

One of the best restaurants I've been to in Brussels. A smaller restaurant but just a perfect ambiance. Food is amazing. Wine list is fantastic. Service was just so accommodating. We are there Sunday night and made sure we had another reservation for Tuesday night! Definitely a destination experience. read more

10 small 2 person tables. It's a very small hall in the wall Italian restaurant. Good adequate. Not great.

We had an amazing meal! I recommend the prosciutto (they call it "ham") and the lamb chops with sauce (it's actually rack of lamb). Best meal so far in Brussels. The maitre'd allowed us a table, even though we didn't have a reservation and I recommend that you let them suggest a wine for your meal, since the wine list has over 200 wines. We had an excellent chianti that paired perfectly with the lamb. read more

Wow. This place is just f-ing fantastic. It's tiny, so be prepared to bump elbows with your neighbor...but it's so SO worth it for the culinary opus that arrives at each table from their kitchen. The food is honest, simple, beautiful and thoughtful. I have eaten Italian food all over the world -- my husband is Italian. And still, to this day, this random tiny joint in Brussels, Belgium occupies the top of my list, and wine is perfect. The pasta...bellísima! The truffle tagliatelle is simply divine. I'm an American who travels to Brussels frequently for work. Every single time I come to this city, I give this beautiful restaurant a visit. Avoid the tourist traps! Take the extra 10 minutes to walk to this tiny corner joint! You will not be disappointed. Perfection, pure perfection! read more

Went here for a work dinner. Had a party of 7. Massimo and his staff welcomed us warmly. We had appetizers, wine courses, and wines from the region Massimo is from. Reasonably priced and we had an absolute blast. I am Italian and now live in the states. This place reminds me of a well above average--excellent--restaurant even found in Italy (away from the tourist areas). Really recommend for anyone to visit. Massimo is great for his wine reccs and is also reasonable. Italian food is about simplicity and minor details. They get it all the small things right. From how thinly they slice the prosciutto to how the bruschetta is made by carefully scrapping the fresh garlic on the properly toasted bread. They clearly have a passion for their business and I noticed even local Italians eating there. read more

My boyfriend and I shared our favorite meal on a two and a half week Euro-trip at this restaurant. We had two different pastas (the boar sugo and the carob pasta with truffles) and the tiramisu. Everything was delicious. The homemade pasta (made daily, in-house) was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were flavorful and rich. The tiramisu melted on the tongue, and the espresso, cocoa powder, and creamy mascarpone flavors were all flawlessly balanced. We washed this all down with a light chianti from a deep wine list, which included several reasonably priced bottles. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and provided a nice palate cleanser from the richer Belgian cuisine and beer we had been enjoying. Of note, the restaurant is small, so it is worthwhile to try and make a reservation to ensure you get a seat. read more

Truly Italian nice and cosy restaurant. Very ideal for couples dinner but also business lunch. The food is absolutely excellent. I had the beef carpaccio with pistachios as a starter which simply melts in your mouth. As a main dish I had an amazing lasagna emiliana which made me really feel homesick of my region's cuisine:) Top notch wines as well especially from the North-East of Italy. Their knowledge of wine accompanying is uncanny and you can definitely trust their recommendations read more

A little cozy restaurant in the centre of brussels. Good food, friendly staff and very good wines. They serve traditional italian food with a little twist. Also the price is right! This restaurant seems perfect to dinner with a group (max. 16 persons), you will have the place all for yourself then. read more

Super cute place just of Anspachlaan which is an area that needed a place like this! The food is delicious and there's a wide choice of good wines. Good prices for a somewhat "fancy" atmosphere but still very easygoing. Would suggest for a romantic dinner too. We reserved as the place is quite small and indeed it was full all evening as we were there. The staff is very nice and attentive and the owner is very good with suggesting wines and dishes if you are not sure what to take. The interior is very nice too, not the typical italian with red gingham tablecloths. The way dishes are presented is very nice too but not overly pretentious. I had parmigiana and it was delicious. Possibly my favourite italian in Brussels next to the well known la Piola in Chatelain. read more

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Came here with my mom and sister. Read positive reviews on yelp so decided to give it a try. We were so hungry so we ordered the truffle pasta, risotto and red tuna. None of us could eat any of the dishes! The pasta was sooo overcooked that it tasted more like a soup than pasta, the red tuna didnt taste fresh and had absolutely no flavor! The risotto was the worst I've ever tasted. The table next to us also didnt enjoy their food. The waitress avoided us and came to our table in total 2 times in one hour. The three dishes were not touched and the placed charged us in full! Dont waste your money and time. Stay away!!!!! read more

We came to this place based on the Yelp reviews. The people were nice, But the food was underwhelming. We ordered a pasta dish and eggplant parmigiana. The pasta was rubbery and the sauce was lack of taste. The eggplant parmigiana was like a thick soup and it was cold inside. Both food were like the one you can order from a food court but at a premium price (Eur 19 per dish). We did not order wine though. read more

Found this restaurant based off an online review and decided to reserve a table for our day trip in Brussels! We are traveling from the US. The man who worked the front was extremely kind, knowledgeable and funny. The food was outstanding. We highly recommend the Parmesan Melanzana and burrata and tomato soup. read more

We had one day here in beautiful Brussels. If there's any restaurant to enjoy, come here. No. Questions. Asked. Wonderful atmosphere. Incredible food. Amazing wine. Look no further. read more

I came here for dinner on a Sunday night (reservations recommended). The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. My waiter (Francois) was so personable and friendly. Really enjoyed my dinner. read more

Great food, great ambiance, no pretension! The staff were very friendly and knowledgable. We will definitely be coming back when next in Brussels and craving some good lasagna! read more

Winehouse Osteria - Fun little side street location. Very intimate - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Great selection of exclusively Italian wines, good service and a friendly staff! The owner was clarely eager to present his stock, and even gave us a snakk taste of Sicilian ham. read more

Winehouse Osteria - Small room, picture taken from the entrance. - Italian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Very good restaurant: the food is very good & the service was great! I highly recommend the gnocchi with beetroots :) very original!

I took my Mum there for her birthday. What an excellent choice! We had great food, the wine was exactly as announced, and the staff is warm and friendly. Definitely going again. A recommendation for foodies in the historic center of Brussels. read more

The service here was outstanding. The waiter (I think his name was Louis) was amazing. Super friendly, charming and helpful. He was top notch! Great wine and food recs. I really enjoyed my meal from the wine to the pasta to the cheesecake dessert (which I could barely fit but glad I ended up trying). I was alone and was fully accommodated without a reservation. One of my favorite meals in Brussels. read more

Appetizer was excellent. Loved that the waiter gave food recommendations based on the wine we ordered. The ribeye and risotto was delicious.