Piola.Libri Reviews

A cool place with delicious aperitives and where cultural events are often organized.

Ford, atmosphere and service all good. However I do feel the menu is one euro to expensive.

I find all the Italian books that interest me. You eat well and the staff is kind.

Nice and lively atmosphere where you can buy a good variety of Italian wines that must have travelled to Brussels on an unicorn-drawn car.

Special place with special books, special people. Very good belgian beers and good Italian wines.

Nice confortable welcoming friendly ...good place to have an italian aperitivo not so expensive to meet up peolpe have a chat listen to good concert or just have a break with your book or those provided by the same bar

Drink, pick a book or have a chat. Also enjoy some writers and answers shows. Top location

Some selected books in Italian in a very nice atmosphere paired with espresso and wine.
The poetry readings and performances by Italian artists are particularly recommended.

Very interesting bar, usually full in the evenings, amazing atmosphere

Mixed platter nothing but ... even the spritz to be reviewed.
But very nice place, in the evening they often organize events in Italian for expats.

Great place where to breathe some Italian atmosphere while having a typical Italian cocktail (aperitivo)

Italian atmosphere, Italian wine and it is also a library!

a charming place. In the European district Piola libri is a bookshop and wine shop; all Italian products. Often also live music and book presentations. A cultural club with a nice atmosphere.

Good Italian with a nice atmosphere coming in large part from the fact that the restaurant doubles as a bookstore. Finding a place with a soul in the European quarter is distinctive enough to be worth a stop...

Delicious food and friendly staff. To give one an idea, a tagliatelle costs around 13 euros at lunch. The terrace is nice as well.

More than a bookshop, a crossroads of encounters between culture, gastronomy, music. Places frequented are not by the Italian community, where to read and buy books but also to attend concerts, debate and follow conferences, have lunch and have an aperitif. Informal comfortable and bucking

A cozy place where they really have aperitifs as they should. Small snacks on the bar that you can take free. Delicious! The wine was super, the snacks pure and delicious in taste. The live music finishes it off. There is not much to write, just that this is a great thing.

A varied amount of books dealing with social themes of different nature, in 3 languages. Ability to order books. Excellent appetizers ...

Panini, wine, books. Italy without fuss but with a smile.

Cozy and informal place, excellent wines and very tempting cultural offer

Enchanting! Location easy to reach, every detail is sought after but not redundant. Simple cuisine, brings back to Grandma's flavors !!!
Thanks to all the staff, especially Francesca, kind and smiling

I live on the street and I find myself very stupid to have never come before! Shame on me! Very very nice and great Sbagliato cocktails! Awesome service !!!

Cool place with good Italian wine and some nice tapas

Beautiful bookstore, great selection of books in Italian!

Meeting place of a large part of the Italian community in Brussels. Library, bar, concerts and chatter all this and much more. An aperitif break is always worthwhile from Piola.Libri.

Excellent coffee and wide selection of Italian books (classic and editorial novelties) AT THE SAME PRICE THAT IN ITALY. Sector dedicated to children's books and consulting service to the kind, available and professional choice.

Very nice place to meet and tasting Italian, quickly filled and noisy alas! I have not yet tested the bookstore and cultural activities.

Very cute and attended not only by Italians. You're surrounded by so many books of all kinds are organized many events, activities and workshops for children and adults. Very pleasant

Very nice showcase of Italian literature. To advice.

Friendly staff and good selection of books in Italian

Very nice discovery that this place both library, bookstore and wine bar. Staff very welcoming and available, perfect! The only problem is that many people like it and it is sometimes complete. Better to book!

Cozy and relaxed place to have a drink with something to eat, perfect for aperitivo, they have wine and pre dinner cocktails.

Many activities. A central point for Italian community in Brussels

High quality wine... very good selection... nice people nice place. I would say a little bit expensive but you can taste Italian wines. I strongly recommend!

I really like it, it's a warm and welcoming place. You can squeeze something and drink a good glass of wine while listening to a live concert. The children are well received and have fun playing among the books.

If you wish you were Italian or were in Italy, drop by. It's balm for the soul.

Nice Italian bookshop with cafe and a little restaurant. They often organise book presentations or little gigs. A classic spot for Italian aperitivo after work in the European area.

Aperitif: a must with good Italian wine and antipasti!

Very tasty food, always good quality, friendly staff

An Italian bookshop with a bar - excellent! Especially the Aperitivo (daily from 6pm), where you can have free, delicious fingerfood with your drink. Nice people and atmosphere. From time to time they have some special events with music or book presentations related to Italy. For going for a drink after work or for a get-together with a friend it is my favourite place in Brussels! :)

Culture and good wine. Can you ask for more from a local in the center of Brussels?

Feel like reading a good book in Italian, order online or by e-mail and you're done.

Mix between library (both new and used books available!), resto-bar & creative / artistic retreat, Piola libri is a perfect Italian inspired spot in the midst of Schuman area where you can grab an aperitivo any day of the week, a coffee in relaxing ambient on Saturday morning or enjoy a glass of good Italian wine on Friday's event! Highly curated, the staff is available and puts effort toward serving a customer and making him feel like at home,or Italy,even if for a brief moment....

A nice team, culture and good food .... a great mix ... good ..

Magnificent Italian Liberia with coffee, wine tasting and food. Good music is fantastic welcome.

Great area to launch your book. Concept is great also to meet people informally

Bar and bookstore, which makes the atmosphere doubly pleasant! Excellent aperitif and music too

There's a warm and lively atmosphere that's rare indeed here around. Or maybe it's because I'm glad to hear italian speech and taste italian dishes ;) Remarkable are the concerts and the cultural events. Many great italian artists have been here.

Superb concept. I give 5 stars for the place and wine selection, welcoming staff. Not sure how to rate the Italian library aspect which may be just as good if you read Italian. It certainly looks good.

Nice and calm! Nice offer of books to learn Italian!

Nice owner and staff, great cozy atmosphere, cute outdoor corner for coffee and people-watching. Followed some local business people here after my other choice in the neighborhood was closed because of the farmer strike. Food is simple Italian, unpretentious and tasty.

If you need books in Italian, come here first, especially if it's news (rather than going to the fnac, for example, where they have mainly the leading authors-classics-academic ).
The children's books are wonderful!
On the other hand, for advice, the information is of "variable quality"; and it is always better to CHECK on the website if there is no big event planned, because in the case of a conference, for example, impossible to move and make purchases. Be careful, because we may be disappointed if we moved to not be able to enter (yes, it is small and often full).
But again, it's a reference to BXL.

In case you are looking for an Italian book and want to taste a good glass of Italian wine , this is a good place to go

Cozy atmosphere at the Italian. Very good selection of Italian wines (a little expensive) and succulent plate of cold cuts. The must are the aperitivos.

An Italian bookshop and all day snacks and drinks. Good lunch menus, authentic Italian food. Good for a quick lunch or a coffee.

Good selection of books in Italian, for those who don't want to use Amazon;)

Such a cool cafe! Playing jazz music, huge wine selection and delicious food. Such a great place!

Great place. Perfect for all age groups. You can read or buy a book and enjoy pure Italian food in Brussels. (Italian coffee)

A perfect place for an apero in an active cultural environment

A bit disorganized. They make me go there because they say that my order has arrived. And then it has not arrived... I have other things to do guys!

Very cozy Italian bar with tapas a volonte to be picked up at the bar.

A good italian place in Brussels. Sometimes very crowded. They organize a lot of events

Hi quality wines, great atmosphere, nice people. I tasted a artisanal beer at high quality

Nice wine bar where you can enjoy a good wine accompanied by some snacks

Cozy and very original environment. Warm and very knowledgeable staff for advice on wines and books. Delicious food and careful selection of wines. The choice of books on display is also excellent. Moderate prices. Absolutely a point of reference for Italians in Brussels and beyond!

Ordered a couple of books. They arrived in a very timely manner. Not to mention the pleasantness of the staff.

Hope to be able to taste again the cuisine soon.

Both book shop and bar/restaurant are highly recommended