Ciao — Restaurant in Brussels

Ciao is a calm and peaceful restaurant in the heart of Bruxelles, with a garden as well, where you can have an Italian “aperitivo” before enjoying dinner.

Sonia is the sommelier, from Piedmonts together with her husband that is the chef. Both are very welcoming, passionate and smiling. She was in line and open with our request and so kind.

Hight level of service, staff are very professional, friendly as well.

Fresh pasta made, bread as well, a large list of wines choices, especially Italian wine.

I’ll would say it’s a restaurant that should be open maybe one day during weekend, and maybe close a couple of days during week, while in Belgium is very difficult to found a good place open on Sunday, but of course is my opinion.

A presto ragazzi!

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Nice restaurant in terms of decor. However, the atmosphere is somewhat depressing. Service is slow - we have been waiting 20 min before receiving a drink menu. The drinks where good. But the food - it's not Italian. Or starter - which supposed to be eaten warm in Italy - was served cold. The texture was not like a really parmigiana (it was more a puree) and why adding quinoa on it? Our pasta was sticky. I mentioned this to the manager but she said we where the first one complaining. (we were 4 Italians with different backgrounds). And she might have solved it in a bit more professional way. The food is acceptable (and pricy). Please be proud, don't...

As an Italian, I’m always a little cautious when trying pasta outside of Italy — but the ciao at TheMerode in Brussels completely won me over. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and beautifully balanced, with that perfect touch of simplicity that makes Italian cuisine so special. Every bite reminded me of home, yet with a refined twist that shows real creativity in the kitchen. The atmosphere and service were just as delightful, making the whole experience truly memorable. Bravo to the team — I’ll definitely be...