Hispania Brussels

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“If you want great Spanish food and ambiance, that’s the place. Beautifully located across a wonderful small church, the restaurant brings flavors and quality together. From the dry meat starter to the incredible suckling pig, your pallet will dance around the delicious flavors. A must go!”

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“Wonderful Spanish restaurant in the heart of Brussels. The place was cosy and welcoming. Service was excellent and the food was good. The main dishes were excellent. We had the arroz negro, carabinero al ajilllo, and the fabada asturiana. The dessert was also delicious. We had the tartaleta de manzana and the torrija caramelizada.”

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“Our favorite restaurant in Brussels. Amazing food and even better service, everyone is super friendly and the ingredients are of the highest quality (the olives and tomato-strawberry gazpacho definitely need to become a staple on the menu so that we can order some more). Always a great experience and looking forward to the next time!”

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“I had an excellent solo dinner here during the week. The squid ink and octopus risotto was excellent, as was the apple tartine. And I was given an exceptional croquette with the amuse bouche, light with a creamy filling. The service was also excellent. Comfortable atmosphere also if you dine alone, and it is quiet enough to talk easily if you have company.”

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“Excellent dinner at the Hispania restaurant. The ambient is cozy, the place is nice and the food is excellent. We ate some starters and they were delicious: the croquetas de jamón, ensaladilla or the jamón iberico were excellent. Then I ate the rice cooked with the ink of a calamar and it was excellent too. Special attention to the waitress who served us, she was very attentive to our needs and she explained everything very well. I don't remember her name but I remember that she is from Argentina (Rosario).”

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“Brussels is usually grey. A little grimy. It smells faintly of rain, bureaucracy… and the occasional public mistake 🚽👃. But push the doors of Hispania, and suddenly you’re somewhere warmer. Somewhere deliberate. Low light. Thick carpet. A room that hums instead of shouts. It’s un peu feutré (excuse my french), controlled, confident, the kind of place that doesn’t need to prove anything. I try to go twice a year. Not out of routine. Out of trust. The scallops were flawless, hard sear, soft center, sweet and briny like the ocean decided to behave itself for once. No unnecessary garnish. Just technique and respect. The red mullet was pure delight. Then the Arroz Meloso de Calamares en su Tinta, black, glossy, unapologetically marine. Ink stained rice clinging to tender squid. Deep, saline, slightly dangerous. The kind of dish that lingers long after the plate is cleared. The kitchen is consistent. Reliable. Sharp. But what separates a good night from a great one is service. And that night, greatness had an Argentinian accent. Rosario (1 euro empanadas), yes you. You moved through the room like you owned the air. Effortless. Precise. Warm without being theatrical. You read the table the way a seasoned chef reads heat, instinctively. You knew when to linger, when to vanish, when to pour, when to smile. No script. No stiffness. Just presence. Service like that changes the chemistry of the evening. The wine tastes better. The rice feels silkier. The world outside seems less urgent. Anyone can serve plates. Few can elevate a room. Hispania delivers excellence. That night, it delivered soul. 🐺”

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“It quickly became our go-to place with friends to celebrate around great food. The lamb is a standout and their wine selection is excellent. Service? Always impeccable, especially yesterday night. A special mention for the depth of the menu, covering (almost?) every region of Spain.”

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“I had a fantastic experience, a great introduction into Spanish cuisine. The food was very delicious, gorgeous presentation. But I had the impression the portion seemed small for what the price indicated. I was surprised by the lack of other items to complement the dish. The menu was nice, but it seemed limited. Given the nature of the restaurant, being in the centre of the city, they didn't have mocktails without the sparkling. The bread was good, but the butter was very firm. The service was friendly and engaging. The ambience was very nice, i really like the pictures on the walls, the choice of carpet on the floor, and the chairs. It felt very warm and a nice place for a date, friendly hangout, colleagues meeting.”