Location: Leuven
Top Restaurants in Leuven
Top Things to do in Leuven
Top 10 restaurants in Leuven, Belgium
The old Burgundian university town of Leuven offers a range of adventures for overnight visitors or day-trippers from Bruges and Brussels. Tourists will find everything from gastronomic tours to architectural gems like the Gothic Town Hall. Nature lovers won’t be disappointed. The Kruidtuin Botanical Garden’s herbal gardens are the oldest in Belgium, and Heverleebos, a “city wood,” offers a respite for urban dwellers. The exploring is easy in Leuven, on foot or on one of the ubiquitous bikes.
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1. Arenberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Lol K - Hoeilaart, Belgium
We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Arenberg. As a group of ten we had a pre-arranged set menu but everything from appetisers to petit fours was top notch in every respect. House wines were well paired with outstanding food which was enjoyed by all of us. Restaurant is understandably busy given the quality and value on offer, but service was exemplary and the staff were attentive and enthusiastic. Wonderful 5* experience. Thank you.
2. Couvert Couvert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Fabrice M - Brussels, Belgium
Fantastic food, delicate and sophisticated. Service is very friendly and the room is light, modern but not cold, with enough space between the tables to feel intimate. The 3 course lunch menu at 45 euros is a great value, coming with 3 pre-starters. Interesting and original flavours. The a-la-carte menu and dégustation menu are more expensive but for a meal to remember it is worth the trip.
3. Zorba Restaurant Leuven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Gezelig sfeer en lekker eten! De echte griekse en international restaurant in Leuven.
4. Zarza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By Ludovic0_ - Leuven, Belgium
Had the lunch menu, which was OK: not the biggest portions, but enough. Very nicely presented. The tastes were decent enough, but I expected it to be a bit more special -- maybe also due to the way they present it, it didn't live up to my expectations.
The staff were quite friendly. The restaurant itself has a nice interior.
5. Rossi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Planewhisper - Bertem, Belgium
This was really a surprise, it was a perfect dinner,
We receieved the full detail of the food as they served and looked all so nice.
It all tasted fantastic and such a high quality of the food
I will go back with my wife next time to give her a surprise
6. Zita Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Pascal Cools
Really excellent restaurant with an interesting Greek/Belgian menu. Top food, professional staff and very beautiful Terrace to lunch/dine outside.
They have a small parking lot on their own premises. When full, you can park at the other side of the (busy) road at the parking lot of the big stores.
7. Nepali House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Aanett - BE
If I could, I would eat every week there. I just cant get enough of this restaurant. Its one of the best ones, that's for sure. And the service is really excellent. We have been several times there and we love to return to this restaurant. You will not regret trying it out. If you like Nepali/Indian food, you should not miss this one.
8. Faculty Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By CarolienBAC - Leuven, Belgium
The Faculty Club restaurant recently got rebranded: Cum Laude was born! Of course I was curious to try this new restaurant with the promising name, so when friends suggested this place for a Friday evening dinner, I quickly said yes.
I do have to be honest here, I was a little bit disappointed by the whole experience. Food was fine, but not exceptional (certainly not worth a Cum Laude). The suckling pig was baked too hard, which made the meat dry and not succulent as should be expected. A pity, because this was the main course. I did like the mussels in spicy sauce. All in all there was no single dish that really blew me away.
The wine was nice, but the presentation of the wines at our table was very minimal. Most of the waiters just mentioned the name and the grape. I had hoped for some more information about the wines.
The waiters were friendly, but I got the impression that service was somehow a little bit chaotic. Perhaps the new team and concept don't run smoothly yet. Something no doubt will improve in the future.
9. Sakura Sushi & Sashimi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
10. Bistro Tribunal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By Martine_Erik - Leuven, Belgium
It's an experience to make the choice of the meat yourself.
The cook helps you to choose. You will get informed about the difference in taste, structure, ...
We had a nice dinner, though due to popularity it takes a while before you find the right moment (and empty place in the reservation system) to get there.
Worth going !
