The best Italian restaurant in the world (outside Italy) is located in… Knokke: “A combination of gastronomy and art. Bring on that Michelin star” | Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist“The best Italian restaurant in the world outside of Italy? You can dream of that, but now it is reality. Unbelievable.” Gian Carlo Piretti (60) beams when he realizes once again that his restaurant has won the prestigious title. Together with the Italian star chef Alessandro Breda – a friend of the house – Piretti made ‘Gellius’ a magnet in Knokke-Heist and far beyond. Very far, it turns out. “It is one of the most elegant restaurants in Northern Europe”, experts praise.