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  1. L'Inizio

    Italian

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    Old family photos line the walls of this snug Italian restaurant near the centre of Herve, where the open kitchen doubles as the room's focal point. The chef works a personal take on familiar Italian cooking, the kind that leans into pasta and slow sauces rather than minimalist flourishes. Lunch runs as a set menu; evenings open up to à la carte. Small, warm, and very much a neighbourhood place that happens to take the food seriously.

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    One number, weighted & current 69

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    • Stuffed tomato

      “Whether you opt for the al dente calamarata pasta with wild mushrooms and bacon, or the stuffed tomato with its juicy meat and bold tomato sauce, this cuisine is sure to warm the cockles of your heart.”

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    Address
    Outre-Cour 5, 4651 Herve, Belgium · Herve
    Hours

    Closed now, opens noon

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Noon to 2 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Wednesday Today Noon to 2 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Thursday Noon to 2 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Friday Noon to 2 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Saturday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Sunday Not listed
    Phone
    +32 (0) 87 65 90 88
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