La Passione

"A destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things," said Henry Miller. The words of the American novelist perfectly echo the spirit that fills the walls of Altro Mondo, the restaurant of Luca Gaviglio.

More than five years ago, he took over this establishment and redesigned it with remarkable elegance. Today, it stands transformed, dressed in warm wood tones and soft hues, as if embracing a new soul. The interior has been crafted to welcome natural light, bestowing upon it the charm of a chic and refined restaurant.

To say that Luca Gaviglio and his squadra have given this place a new lease on life would be an understatement. What a delight it is to find an Italian table in Wavre that bursts with the vitality of authentic flavors, all expressed with finesse and sophistication.

Luca’s philosophy is clear: "For me, the essentials are taste, the quality of the product, and the balance of flavors to create emotion. But also the values of sharing, hospitality, and tradition."

At the table, the experience begins with exquisite amuse-bouches that immediately set the tone. This is followed by green asparagus with burrata, sugar snap peas, Puglian chiodini mushrooms, and nasturtium; char with sea kale, celery, quinoa, and yuzu, paired with Moscato wine; risotto with red gamberoni from Mazara del Vallo; tagliolini adorned with black truffle; farm-raised poultry with morels, truffle, and leek; and to finish, yogurt ice cream with lemon, pine nuts, and oxalis, along with a pistachio cream with cocoa crumble and coffee ice cream.

The liquid universe of Altro Mondo is the domain of Domenico Vitto. A passionate and distinguished sommelier, he lets his heart speak through his selections, offering only the finest expressions of Italy’s vineyards. A rare talent, he moves effortlessly through the room, bringing wine to life with his poetic descriptions and serving it with the precision of a goldsmith, his sparkling eyes and unmistakable accent adding to the charm.

LD