La Fontanella, Italian restaurant in Hasselt, Belgium
La Fontanella is an Italian restaurant in the center of Hasselt, Belgium, that has been open since 1977. It serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday and offers a wine selection from several European regions.
La Fontanella was founded in 1977 and is now run by the second generation of the Corbacio family. Over the decades, the cooking evolved while keeping its Italian roots intact.
La Fontanella is known for dishes finished at the table, like the tiramisu prepared directly in front of guests. This way of serving turns the meal into a small shared moment that goes beyond just eating.
The restaurant sits on a busy street in central Hasselt and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the city. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends.
Above the main dining room is the Alta bar & osteria, a separate space that many visitors never notice. It offers cocktails and light bites in a setting that feels quite different from the floor below.
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