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Il Rifugio - Brussel, Rue du Heysel

Rue du Heysel 164, 1020 Bruxelles

Closed now · opens 18:15

Italian€€€€
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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 10 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Starters
Minestrone all’ Ortolanavegetarian
10.00
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Parma Ham
18.50
Jambon de Parme
estimate≈ 220 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Beef Carpaccio
19.50
Carpaccio de boeuf (6 huiles au choix) — with 6 oils of your choice
estimate≈ 310 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Homemade Parmesan Fonduevegetarian
15.00
Fondue au Parmesan "Maison"
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fried Calamari
15.50
Calamars frits
estimate≈ 380 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Scampis Diable
19.50
Scampis Diable (tomates, piquant) — tomatoes, spicy
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Garlic Scampis
19.50
Scampis à l’ail (vin blanc, ail) — white wine, garlic
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Fried Scampis with zucchini
20.00
Scampis frits aux courgettes
estimate≈ 410 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Scampis Jef
20.00
Scampis Jef (crème, curry, pommes caramélisées) — cream, curry, caramelized apples
estimate≈ 480 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Scampis Romagnola
20.00
estimate≈ 340 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Wood-fired Pizzas
Margheritavegetarian
12.50
Margherita (tomates, mozzarella) — tomatoes, mozzarella
estimate≈ 850 kcal110 g carbsbalanced 73
Capricciosa
15.00
Capricciosa (tomates, mozzarella, champignons, jambon) — tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham
estimate≈ 980 kcal115 g carbsbalanced 68
4 Stagioni
16.50
4 Stagioni (tomates, mozzarella, champignons, jambon, olives, artichauts) — tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, olives, artichokes
estimate≈ 1050 kcal120 g carbsbalanced 70
Calzone
15.50
Calzone (chausson, tomates, mozzarella, jambon) — folded pizza, tomatoes, mozzarella, ham
estimate≈ 1100 kcal125 g carbs
Hawaïenne
15.50
Hawaïenne (tomates, mozzarella, jambon, ananas) — tomatoes, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
estimate≈ 950 kcal120 g carbs
Bianca Neve
16.50
Bianca Neve (jambon de parme) — Parma ham
estimate≈ 920 kcal110 g carbsbalanced 70
Caprivegetarian
15.50
Capri (tomates, mozzarella, artichauts, champignons) — tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms
estimate≈ 910 kcal112 g carbsbalanced 76
4 formaggivegetarian
17.00
4 formaggi (tomates, mozzarella, gorgonzola, taleggio, parmesan) — tomatoes, mozzarella, gorgonzola, taleggio, parmesan
estimate≈ 1200 kcal110 g carbs
Ortolanavegetarian
16.50
Ortolana (tomates, mozzarella, poivrons, champignons, aubergines) — tomatoes, mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, aubergines
estimate≈ 940 kcal118 g carbsbalanced 74
Frutti di mare
16.50
Frutti di mare (tomates, fruits de mer, ail) — tomatoes, seafood, garlic
estimate≈ 880 kcal115 g carbsbalanced 72
Rifugio
17.00
Rifugio (tomates, mozzarella, champignons, jambon, olives, artichauts, gorgonzola, saumon fumé) — tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, olives, artichokes, gorgonzola, smoked salmon
estimate≈ 1150 kcal95 g carbs
Napoletana
15.50
Napoletana (tomates, mozzarella, anchois, câpres) — tomatoes, mozzarella, anchovies, capers
estimate≈ 850 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 69
Bismarck
15.50
Bismarck (tomates, mozzarella, oeufs, jambon) — tomatoes, mozzarella, eggs, ham
estimate≈ 920 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
Campagnolavegetarian
16.50
Campagnola (tomates, mozzarella, poivrons, champignons, oignons) — tomatoes, mozzarella, peppers, mushrooms, onions
estimate≈ 880 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 72
Extras
2.50
Supplément(s)
estimate≈ 100 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Homemade fresh pasta
Ricotta-spinach Raviolivegetarian
19.50
Ravioli Ricotta-épinards
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69
Lasagne
19.50
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
Fresh Linguine Scampi & zucchini
25.50
Linguines fraîches Scampis & courgettes
estimate≈ 780 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 78
Stuffed Ravioli Gorgonzola cream & walnutsvegetarian
20.00
Ravioles farcies crème au Gorgonzola & noix
estimate≈ 820 kcal60 g carbs
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognaise
13.50
estimate≈ 750 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
Spaghetti ham-cheese-cream
17.50
Spaghetti jambon-fromage-crème
estimate≈ 950 kcal75 g carbs
Linguini Carbonara
19.50
estimate≈ 880 kcal70 g carbs
Linguini Veraci Vongolepescatarian
23.50
estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Linguini with seafoodpescatarian
22.00
Linguini aux fruits de mer
estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Pasta Trio "Rifugio"vegetarian
22.00
Trio de pâtes "Rifugio" (linguini aubergines, penne 4 fromages, ravioli ricotta-tomates, basilic) — linguine eggplant, penne 4 cheese, ravioli ricotta-tomato, basil
estimate≈ 980 kcal90 g carbs
Penne with scampi
21.50
Penne aux scampi
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 73
Penne with eggplantvegetarian
17.00
Penne aux aubergines
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 80
Penne Arrabbiatavegetarian
14.00
Penne à l’Arrabbiata
estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 75
Penne 4 cheesevegetarian
19.50
Penne 4 fromages (Talegio, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Crème ) — Taleggio, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, cream
estimate≈ 920 kcal65 g carbs
Meat dishes (Beef and veal)
Grilled Beef Steak
22.00
Steak de Boeuf grillé
estimate≈ 650 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Beef Steak
26.00
Steak de Boeuf sauce au choix — with choice of sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Beef Brochette
26.00
Brochette de Boeuf sauce au choix — with choice of sauce
estimate≈ 600 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Veal Escalope Milanese
23.00
Escalope de Veau Milanese
estimate≈ 750 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Veal Escalope Valdostana
25.50
Escalope de Veau Valdostana (tomates, crème, jambon de Parme, mozzarelle, gratiné) — tomatoes, cream, Parma ham, mozzarella, gratiné
estimate≈ 850 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Veal Escalope Aubergine
25.50
Escalope de veau Aubergine
estimate≈ 680 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Saltimbocca alla Romana
25.50
SaltimBocca à la romana (Parme, vin blanc, sauge) — Parma ham, white wine, sage
estimate≈ 620 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Osso Bucco Milanese
27.50
Osso Bucco "Milanese"
estimate≈ 720 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cordon Bleu
27.50
Cordon Bleu (Parme, Mozza, sauce Archiduc) — Parma ham, mozzarella, Archiduc sauce
estimate≈ 880 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
House Sauces
4.00
Sauce "Maison": Poivre noir crème, Poivre vert crème, Rifugio, Béarnaise, Gorgonzola, Archiduc — black pepper cream, green pepper cream, Rifugio, Béarnaise, Gorgonzola, Archiduc
estimate≈ 150 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Desserts
Homemade Tiramisuvegetarian
10.00
Tiramisu Maison
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 38
Zabaglione
10.00
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbsheavy 41
Ice Cream
8.50
Glace (au choix : Vanille - Spéculoos - Chocolat) — choice of: Vanilla - Speculoos - Chocolate
estimate≈ 220 kcal25 g carbs
Dame Blanche
10.00
Dame Blanche (chocolat callebaut) — with Callebaut chocolate
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbsheavy 30
Tarte Tatin
10.50
Tarte Tatin flambée au calva — flambéed with calvados
estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsheavy 31
Tranche Milanese
8.50
estimate≈ 400 kcal42 g carbsheavy 33
Tartufo Nero
8.50
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
Profiteroles
8.50
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbsheavy 31
Sorbetsvegan
9.00
estimate≈ 180 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32
Chocolate Fondant
10.00
Moëlleux chocolat
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsheavy 35

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This restaurant offers many protein-based main courses like steak and veal. The starters include several low-carb options.

21 diabetes-friendly · 59 dishes

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Address
Rue du Heysel 164, 1020 Bruxelles
Hours
Mon12:00–14:00, 18:15–22:00
Tueclosed
Wedclosed
Thu12:00–14:00, 18:15–22:00
Fri12:00–14:00, 18:15–22:00
Sat18:15–22:00
Sun12:00–14:00, 18:15–22:00
Nous acceptons vos commandes jusqu’à 21h30, tous les jours d’ouverture.
Contact
+3224780289
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), ilrifugio.be/
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