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  • 5/5 Brendan 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing pastas. Saw this on many review sites and wanted to come down here to try. Apparently you need a reservation in order to get seats which you can make by messaging the number in the card. Servers were friendly and explained the entire menu. Our favourite was the squid ink pasta, super nice. Do make it a point to come here if you’re in town.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uma S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best pasta place I have ever been to. Since its in the centre of Brussels you would imagine it to be very commercial, pricey, etc. But this place is authentic, run by a family. The owner(s) explain everything with a lot of patience and explain the menu the ingredients etc. The staff is very friendly. Overall its an experience plus everything is delicious. It's worth more than what you pay for. Highly Recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good pasta, but the sauce is nothing to be crazy about. There are a lot of variety but the sauce and paste taste doesn’t blend too well. The sauce itself is very mild on all dishes but the taste is mainly in the “meat” which is way too salty if eat by itself. So you are left with salty meat and bland sauce.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayak D. 4 months ago on Google • 375 reviews
    Pasta Divina in Brussels is a culinary haven that deserves every bit of its five-star rating. As a tourist, discovering this hidden gem was a true delight. The intimate setting, coupled with the mouthwatering aroma of freshly cooked pasta, creates an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Brussels. The menu boasts a delightful array of pasta dishes crafted with precision and love. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, showcasing the chef's dedication to culinary excellence. The friendly staff adds a personal touch, making tourists feel right at home. Conveniently located, Pasta Divina is a perfect stop for those exploring Brussels. Whether you're a pasta connoisseur or simply seeking a memorable meal, this restaurant is a must-visit. For an Italian culinary experience that transcends expectations, Pasta Divina earns its well-deserved five stars.

  • 5/5 Marius O. 1 year ago on Google
    best pasta in town. all pasta is homemade. i have been here several times, every time choosing a different dish and not once have i been disappointed. because the pasta is so good it is very hard to find a table. so I recommend to make reservations whenever possible, either by calling or via Whatsapp.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing and delicious! Great location as well. Food was some of the best pasta and chocolate cake I have ever eaten! Staff was friendly and the owner and his daughter were so kind
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla D. 7 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    My favourite restaurant in Brussels center! Heavenly pasta plus delicious desserts! On top the cozy/chic ambiance and the sympathy of the staff is always remembered 👏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mark r. 4 months ago on Google • 141 reviews
    What a great place to eat! Black Truffle infused pasta, hand made! A family run place, they give everything a personal touch. The owner comes and explains everything and let's you know that his wife is hand making everything. Very good food!

  • 5/5 Doze2Katzs L. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Best pasta I had for 2023. The host is married to the chef, the wife, and he informed us she makes the pasta twice a day for the early crowd and the evening crowd. The food was excellent and very savory. It was six of us and we all had different meals. Everyone of us loved the pasta. I would definitely go back here multiple times to try the other dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Family owned, authentic, homemade pasta. Absolutely fantastic! The Buffalo mozzarella caprice appetizer was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The mushroom pasta with smoked ham was divine! Sorry for the red pictures but we were seated outside with the heat lamps.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bríd O. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious fresh pasta, it's a family business and the owner goes around to every table personally to talk them through the menu and make recommendations, his wife makes the pasta fresh twice daily, it's so nice to see people take such pride in what they're doing. The pasta was some of the best I ever had we got the sausage fettuccine and the shrimp/courgette ravioli. Would definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eyal G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place. The owner of the restaurant come and explain the dishes. Ask what do you love and then suggest the options. His wife is the shef and the food is wonderful every thing is testy. You must an order place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard C. 1 year ago on Google
    The husband serves people whilst the wife cooks in the kitchen. The husband was friendly and very helpful with the selection of food. The wife is from Italy and was told that the pasta were handmade. We had the squid ink with tomato sauce and cheese fettuccini. Amazing food and wine with great ambiance. Would recommend. 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily H. 10 months ago on Google
    The best Italian food I’ve ever had (and I’ve been to Italy)!!!!!!! Tiramisu and goat cheese honey ravioli were amazing. Would recommend arriving early or having a reservation as it fills up quickly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prague P. 2 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Our favourite restaurant in Brussels and one of the favourite of the entire trip. Super attentive service where the owner himself explained the menu thoroughly and with care. Absolutely delicious pastas and tiramisu (this is a must). Would love to go back in a heartbeat.

  • 5/5 Christina L. 6 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    The before and after pictures of our pasta plates should tell you all you need to know. But get there before 8pm, the kitchen closes at 9pm!! Limited seating

  • 5/5 Olivia P. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Who knew you could find the best pasta in Brussels?? We loved it so much we ate there twice in 3 days. Everything we ordered was fresh, cooked perfectly and sooo delicious. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything. We ordered spinach ravioli with bolognese, the squid ink with shrimps, truffle pasta with sausage and the mushroom and sausage pasta. The owners are also so sweet and incredibly passionate.

  • 5/5 Kathy O. 4 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Excellent fresh pasta and great service. I enjoyed the tagliatelle bolognese and it was excellent. The owner was very friendly. Only giving 4 for atmosphere as we sat outside in December (though there are heaters). Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Brenda S. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Loved the service from the owner talking about how his wife the chef makes the pasta fresh everyday day, twice a day. His daughter was so helpful and friendly as well getting us a spot when they were extremely busy. The food was amazing, we loved every bite and dessert at the end, wow wow to the tiramisu and the molten chocolate cake!

  • 5/5 Andrew O. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing Italian food! I totally agree with Emily Heinz that the quality of the food will transport you back to Italy. We have been to Italy ourselves and the food at Pasta Divina is divine. 😎

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 1 year ago on Google
    We finally got into Pasta Davina for lunch upon opening. It was nearly full 10 minutes after opening— move quickly if you don’t have a reservation! Pasta Davina has the freshest pasta and sauce with so much flavor! I highly recommend choosing off of their curated menu. The goat cheese and honey ravioli with black truffle tartufata was phenomenal. I will be dreaming of returning for years to come! The only thing this restaurant could do better is expand so more people can eat this deliciousness! Thank you for a great experience.

  • 5/5 Sandeep S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cannot praise this enough. Best pasta I have ever tasted. Nicest people running the restaurant. If you’re in Brussels, do not miss this place.

  • 5/5 Natasha L. 9 months ago on Google
    No doubt the best pasta in Brussels! I came here 2 days in a row because it was just THAT good! I wanted to try every pasta dish on the menu 🍝

  • 5/5 Veronika K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing home-made fresh pasta, with explanation as a personal touch, lots of varieties to choose from, absolutely fantastic tiramisu

  • 5/5 Christopher T. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food and experience! The older gentleman was passionate in explaining the dishes and the pasta was delicious. It's popular, so it's a very good idea to make a reservation (send a WhatsApp message to +32 476 24 90 23).

  • 5/5 William C. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a great dinner and experience. The food and the service were terrific! The meat and mushroom fettuccine, the salmon pasta, and the Caprese were all fabulous. Great dinner to end our stay in Brussels!

  • 5/5 Bitchesreunion 8 months ago on Google
    First of all impeccable service!! We got a proper explanation, the tables were clean, didn’t catch the waiters without a smile! The best part was the food, absolutely delicious and enough to be full. I came with my family of 5 and we all tried different styles of pasta, you can taste that they are home made and with lotssss of love!! Will come back for more! (I’m a local so don’t worry it’s not a tourist trap)

  • 5/5 Danielle A. 8 months ago on Google
    That's the first time I eat something with truffles which I can actually taste also the other ingredients, doesn't only taste truffle. This was the most delicious dish with truffles I ever had. My family had the tagliatelle pizzaiolo and was perfect too, perfect balance od ingredients. Extremely fresh pasta. Memorable end of trip!

  • 5/5 Marissa B. 9 months ago on Google
    Best pasta ever eaten outside of Italy and I can tell since I lived in Italy for a while. Amazing service and even better food. If you don't come here it is really a shame.

  • 5/5 Emilee C. 8 months ago on Google
    Do you like pasta? No time to go to Italy? This is THE place to go in Brussels for authentic pasta and it doesn't get any fresher. The restaurant is owned by the cutest lil ol Italian man who explains the menu for you so that you can choose better. His equally adorable wife makes the pasta by hand, everyday, twice a day. The wine is FANTASTIC! Every dish I tried was so good I was moaning at the table. Like honestly, why are you still reading this review?? Make the reservation!! Oh and it's right next to the city center which makes it the perfect dinner location after a long day of exploration.

  • 5/5 Georgina P. 7 months ago on Google
    It’s difficult to make reservations there but easy to just walk in! Very good authentic Italian food!

  • 5/5 Bertrand H. 7 months ago on Google
    I was a little skeptical when looking at the location but this was really really delicious and nice. The owner who is a true original Italian comes explain all the pasta that his wife is making on a daily basis and these did not disappoint!! Definitely will be back

  • 5/5 Michael B. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    This is a family business with mom cooking as the chef and dad in the front of the house. He came to our table and explained the menu. It was hard to pick just one dish because many sounded amazing. All pasta made the same day and you could taste the freshness. All sauces were amazing. We went one day and couldn’t get a table (it gets busy). We went the next day right at 6:00 and were able to get a table. Worth the wait. The portions are normal, not jumbo American size. We sat outside and enjoyed the October weather and the sights/sounds of Brussels.

  • 5/5 Philippe C. 2 years ago on Google
    Without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in Brussels, by far. The staff is so friendly, the owner really takes his time to explain the menu items, freshly prepared by his wife. You can really sense the passion from everything they do. I can't recommend this place enough, please pay them a visit!

  • 5/5 Aoife D. 2 years ago on Google
    Would definitely dine here again the next time I visit Brussels. The owner was so friendly, he went around to each table and explained the menu to them and recommended his favourite dish on the menu. The pasta is made fresh every day and it was the best pasta I have ever had! The dessert was also fantastic, I would highly recommend pasta divina to anyone visiting Brussels.

  • 5/5 Eduardo O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressed by the quality, taste and dedicated service. We both love the explanations by the owner and the recommendations. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Henri V. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pasta I ever had. Expensive for pasta but worth it. Made with passion and it shows.

  • 5/5 Patrik P. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic pasta! And the tiramisu dessert was the best I have ever tasted.

  • 5/5 Prod. L. 2 years ago on Google
    Without a doubt the best pasta I ever had, freshly made and also great service.

  • 5/5 Annika J. 2 years ago on Google
    The name fits the food. If it’s your first time the owner will explain the different pasta to you, which his wife makes fresh every day. The pasta is divine, perfect portions, lovely meal.

  • 5/5 Theeena B. 2 years ago on Google
    Pasta Divina is fabulous. The owner personally spoke with us about the menu, his personal recommendations and what wines would pair well with the dishes. I've never had Italian this fantastic before!

  • 5/5 Shuyang 2 years ago on Google
    What an experience. Such friendly staff. A little piece of Italy in Brussels with the best service I got so far. Should earn 10 out of 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Boris A. 2 years ago on Google
    This pasta is even better than the pasta in Italy. Amazing family business. They make their pasta themselves, every day fresh.

  • 5/5 Heat R. 2 years ago on Google
    Only 5 Stars. I definetely need more stars for this small but perfect Italian restaurant. In the hand of one family who is making their own pasta. I need 600km to come here and it is absolutely worth it.

  • 5/5 Lucas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Without a doubt one of the best italian restaurants we have ever been to (definitely not prepared to find this gem in Brussels). Since the beginning, the owner explains how the pasta is made freshly on a daily basis by his wife, following the amazing service of the rest of the family that also works at the restaurant. What to say about the pasta…everything has superb, 4 different plates, each one was insanely good. The temperature of the food, the cooking point, the dough, all incredible. Will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Daniela S. H. 11 months ago on Google
    This place exceeded our expectations. We have high standards for pasta since we’ve been in Italy several times but this was absolutely amazing! We unfortunately found this our last night in Brussels otherwise we would’ve had dinner there every night! Pasta was so good, after our two dishes (we ordered the truffle pasta- no other restaurant in the world will top this one off) we ordered 2 more because we wanted to try more of that amazing menu!

  • 5/5 Carly A. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this place! We cannot stop talking about how delicious our food was. The best Italian we've had. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They explained to us how it is a family restaurant and how their mother makes the spaghetti each morning by hand. We cannot wait to eat here again next time we are in Brussels!

  • 5/5 ines 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing pasta! Homemade pasta they make every morning with fresh ingredients. It was a real pleasure to eat in this place and they treated us very well

  • 5/5 Ilse P. 2 years ago on Google
    Formidable! Absolutely one of the best Italian restaurants in Brussels. Fresh homemade pasta with other good quality ingredients. On the menu you'll find traditional plates but also some more creative/modern ones. Both are delicious. Nice wines. Excellent service. Terrace outside possible. Although situated in a really touristic area, not a tourist trap at all... :)

  • 5/5 Mihai G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent pasta! Very good host! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jas 1 year ago on Google
    We ended up coming here for dinner with 20people for a work thing. Our waitress was wonderful, she explained the family owned business and how her mother is the one who hand makes all the pastas! For as big as our group was the service was FLAWLESS ✨ the staff was tentative and cracked a few jokes here and there. Place is very clean atmosphere is great. And the price is good for the area in my opinion. I had the black seafood pasta. I cannot remember what it was called but it was very different but very good. Great experience and dessert was amazing (chocolate cake). I would absolutely suggest trying this place.

  • 5/5 Juseppe B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing to do: there is no competition. Pasta Divina is the best home made Italian pasta restaurant in BXL. Do not be fooled by the slightly touristy aspect: it is homemade pasta, so are the sauces. The tiramisu is extraordinary; also in this case the real Italian recipe. Cucina “DIVINA!” 😄

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb family-run restaurant. Outstanding hand-made pasta with, lovely friendly service and pleasant outdoor area. Really really good!

  • 4/5 Dennis F. 2 years ago on Google
    + Great Food & Atmosphere - very friendly waiters & owner. We had our food fast and it was delicious by any means! Great experience.ü - The Menu didnt looked so chic, also the bread (type of Baguette) was very dry and felt like bread from a few days before Maybe a little more work into this , so it does not look like a normal italian restaurant and more classy (because besides the card it felts more like better Restaurant) Make the bread 2,50€ or sth and make it good italian bread.

  • 5/5 Zenouska R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are visiting Brussels this is definitely a restaurant worth visiting. The homemade pasta is incredible, and the carbonara that I ordered was made to perfection. The staff were all incredibly friendly and the owner took his time to explain the menu to us and to make conversation. Do ensure to book in advance - I had booked beforehand but there were plenty of people queuing for a table. This is definitely the best Italian restaurant I have been to, and if I return to Brussels I will be coming here again.

  • 5/5 G H. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent handmade pasta. Get the Barbera red. Pasta bolognese was my favorite

  • 5/5 Viviana Sanchéz S. 10 months ago on Google
    Real Italian Pasta in Brussels! I referred google reviews and reserved a table for lunch- it was great choice. Basic, simple but special pastas were authentic Italian and the portion was large enough. The man seems like Italian and proud of restaurant, who explained all the menus with passion, was generous and professional. To enjoy real Italian in Brussels, strongly recommend you to reserve a table in advance.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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