In Brussels, Bistrò Nazionale is establishing itself this summer as a must-visit aperitif spot for the under-25s. A blend of Italian elegance and neighborhood spirit, this address from the Squadra Cocina collective offers a spritz at an affordable price, in a setting designed for the simple pleasure of meeting on the terrace. Bruxelles Secrète tells you all about it!
An address that smells like the South, even in the rain
Housed in a light-filled corner building, Bistrò Nazionale occupies a strategic position between Flagey and Louise. This contemporary Italian address is more than just a neighborhood bistro. It’s a popular meeting place, where an aperitif becomes a real moment of shared pleasure. The terrace stretches in an L-shape along the sidewalk, bathed in sunlight from midday onwards. Inside, white marble, dark wood and graphic tiles create a warm, chic ambience. The setting invites you to slow down, chat and enjoy an unhurried spritz.
La Squadra Cocina, the art of Italy in Brussels
Behind this place is Squadra Cocina, a well-known collective of Brussels gourmets. Following in the footsteps of Cocina Châtelain and its generous pasta, and Cocina Flagey, the temple of convivial pizza, Bistrò Nazionale marks a more urban, more mixed turn, but still faithful to the fundamentals: Italian cuisine rooted in taste, produce and sharing. Here, dishes range from refined trattorias to neighborhood aperitifs. Cocktails are conceived as genuine creations… And the atmosphere flirts with that of an inspired neighborhood hangout!
This summer’s aperitif tip: a €5 Spritz for under-25s
This initiative could be the talk of the town all summer long: the Bistrò Nazionale is offering a Spritz for €5, exclusively for under-25s. A simple and generous offer, available every day, lunchtime and evening, with no obligation to eat a meal. All you need to enjoy a real Italian Spritz is a form of identification, in a setting that invites you to linger. Between a desire to make aperitifs more accessible and a nod to la dolce vita, this formula illustrates the spirit of the place: authentic, festive and resolutely pleasure-oriented!
📍Address: Rue Lannoy 2, 1050 Ixelles