Serafina

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Serafina Westerlo: Refined Italian Cuisine in a Restored Villa

The Kitchen and Its Approach

Serafina in Westerlo brings a refined approach to Italian cooking to the Kempen region. The chefs prepare every dish daily using fresh ingredients and established recipes. Guests can watch the preparation through an open kitchen that emphasizes transparency and craft. This steady dedication to honest flavors earned the restaurant a thirteen out of twenty rating from Gault&Millau in 2026.

Signature Plates and Seasonal Focus

The menu highlights carefully composed plates like the Carpaccio Cipriani, which layers thinly sliced Wagyu with parmesan and aged balsamic. Seafood options include the Arogasta, featuring lobster inside delicate ravioli with fennel and lemon, or the slow cooked Merluzzo served with kohlrabi and prawns. Pasta dishes such as Stracciatella con pomodoro demonstrate how this Italian cuisine balances tradition with seasonal ingredients. Sweet finishes lean toward the house panna cotta paired with passion fruit and sea buckthorn.

The Restored Villa and Dining Room

The dining space sits inside a fully restored villa located between Olen and Westerlo. Warm tones and clean lines create an environment that feels both polished and comfortable. Large windows and a rear terrace extend the seating area during warmer months. Every detail supports a straightforward focus on conversation within a quiet Italian kitchen setting.