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Moretti is not a traditional Italian restaurant. On Hasselt’s Havermarkt, it calls itself a “gastrobar met een hoekje af”—a gastrobar with a defiant edge. That spirit carries through the food, the wine list, and the whole experience. The kitchen focuses on Italian cuisine, but the approach is anything but predictable.
The restaurant earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its consistent quality and original voice. Here, Italian classics are not just replicated; they are rethought with a light, independent touch. The menu changes regularly, but the soul remains: antipasti, lasagne, melanzane, cannelloni, and tiramisu—all made with evident care.
Moretti is open for lunch and dinner, but the experience extends beyond the dining room. The wine bar invites guests to sit at the counter and enjoy carefully selected wines and bubbles by the glass. For those who want to take the taste home, there is a daily takeaway menu of the same dishes, prepared with the same love.
In the morning, the “Sunrise” takeaway offers Italian coffee and fresh croissants for a quick start. And for gifts, the La Cantina shop stocks house-made limoncello, gift baskets of Italian specialties, and fine wines.
The atmosphere is warm and slightly rebellious—a place that does things its own way. Whether you come for a full meal, a glass of wine at the bar, or a takeaway dinner, Moretti delivers an authentic Italian experience without the usual clichés. It is a restaurant that knows exactly what it is and invites you to enjoy it on its own terms.
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