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# Top 5: Italian restaurants

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[Emily](https://top5gent.be/blog/author/emily)

 Aug 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Hello foodlover!

I will give you a guide through the BEST Italian Restaurants in the city center of Ghent🍕

Prepare yourself and enjoy the ride 😉🍝🍝

 

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## 1. GIGI\_6161 where you can find the most fingerlicking pizza's and pasta's✨

![Schermafbeelding 2023-06-10 om 15.47.15](https://top5gent.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Schermafbeelding%202023-06-10%20om%2015.47.15.png?width=400&height=531&name=Schermafbeelding%202023-06-10%20om%2015.47.15.png)

 

In the heart of Ghent, close to the vrijdagsmarkt you can find Gigi6161. This is not a typical Italian restaurant. They serve authentic plates and the interior is very cosy. 

On the menu you can find  10 types of pasta and pizza, furthermore there are also small bites you can order before the main dish. 

I really recommend this place. PS: Try  the truffle pasta with some of your loved ones 🌷🍸

Opening hours

Tuesday - Saturday : 18h- 23h

Phone number: 0468 50 87 03

E-mail: [info@gigi6161.be](mailto:info@gigi6161.be)

Location: Belfortstraat 24, 9000 Gent

[Book a table](https://gigi6161.be)

# 2. Riviera Ghent where you can find the best spicy margaritas with tasty pizza's🍕🍷

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Riviera Ghent is next to the Leie and Gravensteen. This is an amazing foodbar because of their lovely cocktails; as Spicy margaritas, Pornstar Martinis, Bloody Marys and more. In combination with these refreshing cocktails you can order a lot of different types of pizzas. 

The ones i recommend are peperoni, hawaii and four seasons

Foodbar Riviera brings people together with their fantastic cocktails and pizzas with the lovely view over Ghent. 

Monday - Sunday: 12h - 00h00

Phone number: 0487 77 06 34

E-mail: [info@riviera.gent](mailto:info@riviera.gent)

Location: Sint veerleplein 5, 9000 Gent

🍕🍕🍕

[Book a table](https://www.riviera.gent)

# 3. Firenze for the best pizza's I have ever had 🤩

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You would think this is a typical Italian restaurant, right? WRONG: They serve the most amazing pizza's I have ever eaten in my life.

The interior of the restaurant is very very cosy, they also try to serve you wine that suits best with the chosen pizza.

If you like good food and good wine, restaurant Firenze is a MUST DO.

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12h - 14h / 18h - 22h

Phone number: 09 223 44 16

Location: Sant-Amandstraat 1, 900 Gent

🍜🍜🍜 

[Book a table](http://www.restaurantfirenze.be)

# 4. La Bussola for the Italian vibe 🍝🍝

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Are you in for a good Pasta Pesto? You're at the right address! 👌🏼👌🏼

They offer a wide range of different types of Pasta where you can choose your own sauce and the type you like. The staff is super friendly which makes the experience even better!

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12h - 14h/ 18h - 22h30

Tuesday and Saturday afternoon closed

Phone number: 09 330 85 07

E-mail: Labussolares@gmail.com

This restaurant is located at the Antwerpsesteenweg 7, 9000 Gent

 

[Book a table](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lsabussola+gent&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)

# 5. Officina Raffaelli 🍕🍝

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 As you can see, the pasta looks (and was)   
de-li-ci-oussssss !!🤤🤤

For those wondering, this was my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Ghent!

The vibe, the staff, the food and drinks: 200 %

I won't tell you yet what dishes they have, you should go and see yourself!

Opening hours: 18h - 22h  
Tuesday- Saturday

Phone number: 0483 10 83 88

E-mail: [Info@officinaraffaelli.be](mailto:Info@officinaraffaelli.be)

Location: Dok Noord 4B/003, 9000 Gent

[Book a table](https://www.officinaraffaelli.be)

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