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Mirante
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Mirante has been firing up wood-fired pizzas since 1982, just steps from the Grand Place — and in a neighborhood full of tourist traps, that longevity means something. You're getting honest, generous Italian food at prices that won't make you wince, with a terrace that's prime people-watching real estate in summer. It's not chasing trends, and that's exactly why it works.
Why it's worth it
Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta since 1982, steps from the Grand Place — honest Italian cooking at fair prices in a neighborhood full of tourist traps.
Highlights
wood-fired pizzafair pricesterracesince 1982
Before you go
Avoid peak tourist hours around lunch and early dinner — go slightly off-peak (before noon or after 8pm) to skip the crowds, and grab a terrace table in summer.
Known For
- •wood-fired pizzas with DOP ingredients
- •homemade pasta (carbonara, cacio e pepe)
- •tiramisu
- •outdoor terrace near Grand Place
Best For
casual dinnerpre- or post-sightseeing mealsummer terrace dining
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
Solid Italian Near the Grand Place Since 1982
Mirante is the kind of place you're glad exists in the tourist heart of Brussels. Open since 1982 on Plattesteen, just a stone's throw from the Grand Place and Manneken-Pis, it's been doing the same thing for decades — wood-fired pizzas with proper Italian DOP ingredients, homemade pasta, and generous portions — and doing it well. The pizzas come out with crispy, thin crusts and toppings that let fresh ingredients speak for themselves rather than burying them under cheese. The carbonara and cacio e pepe are reliable picks if you're in a pasta mood, and the tiramisu gets regular mentions from happy diners.
What makes Mirante worth knowing isn't ambition — it's consistency and value. In an area where you'd expect inflated prices for mediocre food aimed at one-time visitors, Mirante charges reasonably and delivers genuinely good Italian cooking. The service is friendly and efficient, though it can get slammed during peak tourist hours, so timing matters. The outdoor terrace is a real draw in warmer months — a pleasant spot to linger over a meal and watch the city go by.
It won't be the most exciting or trendy Italian in Brussels, and it's not trying to be. But if you want a solid, dependable meal without pretension or a shocking bill, this is your spot near the center. Go for the pizza, stay for the tiramisu, and grab a terrace table if you can.