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Restaurants in Leuven

41 restaurants in Leuven recognised by Gault&Millau, Le Fooding, Michelin and We're Smart Green Guide. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Couvert Couvert

    4 guides · St-Jansbergsesteenweg 171, Heverlee, 3001, Belgium

    Couvert Couvert in Leuven serves refined, seasonal modern cuisine. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Heverlee with a changing menu.

  2. Convento Wijnbistro

    3 guides · Mechelsestraat 87, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    A farm-to-table bistro in Leuven with an interesting wine list, outdoor seating, and vegetarian options. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  3. EED

    3 guides · Vaartstraat 14, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Discover EED in Leuven, where familiar flavors surprise and intrigue. A Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern French cuisine with a fixed menu.

  4. EssenCiel

    3 guides · Bondgenotenlaan 114, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    In the heart of Leuven, EssenCiel serves contemporary Modern French cuisine with seasonal ingredients. Chefs Niels Brants and Romina Charels earned their Michelin star in 2019.

  5. Furbetto

    3 guides · Naamsesteenweg 213, Heverlee, 3001, Belgium

    At Furbetto in Heverlee, chefs Gust and Jasper serve Italian-inspired, seasonal sharing plates with local produce. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026.

  6. Spaans Dak

    3 guides · Maurits Noëstraat 2, Oud-Heverlee, 3050, Belgium

    A Michelin Recommended restaurant in Oud-Heverlee near Leuven, offering outdoor seating, parking, and vegetarian-friendly options in a relaxed setting.

  7. Zarza

    3 guides · Bondgenotenlaan 92, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Discover Zarza in Leuven, where chef-driven modern cuisine meets refined hospitality. A Michelin Recommended spot for degustation menus and business lunches.

  8. Bed van Napoleon

    2 guides · Kortrijkstraat 101

    A recognized Leuven restaurant honoring sustainability and straightforward cooking, earning a We're Smart Green Guide rating for its responsible kitchen practices.

  9. De Victorie

    2 guides · Kerkdreef 1, Linden, 3210, Belgium

    A family-run gastronomic restaurant in Linden, near Leuven, serving refined French modern cuisine with wines from its own vineyard. Michelin Recommended.

  10. Het land aan de Overkant

    2 guides · Léon Schreursvest 85, Heverlee, 3001, Belgium

    Pure flavours, local produce and adventurous wines at this quirky Leuven restaurant with a Michelin Recommended nod.

  11. HOP Gastrobar

    2 guides · Vaartkom 1A

    A no-frills five-course seasonal menu in Leuven, recognized by the We’re Smart Green Guide.

  12. Resto Wald

    2 guides · Hellichtstraat 1, Rotselaar, 3110, Belgium

    Chef Walter Bouterse and Lisa Claes bring global flavors from Australia and Switzerland to a cozy 20-seat restaurant in Rotselaar.

  13. Zappaz

    2 guides · Schipvaarstraat 22,

    A worry-free fine dining experience in Leuven featuring sixteen-course tasting menus built around local produce and balanced flavors.

  14. Achterland

    1 guide · Stationsstraat 3, Leuven, Belgium

    Discover how Leuven’s Achterland earned its 2026 Le Fooding awards through honest cooking, seasonal plates, and a relaxed countryside setting.

  15. Ah Quy

    1 guide · Alfons Smetsplein 4, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Le Fooding recognized for its vibrant street food. Queue for fragrant pho, lemongrass banh mi, and bun cha salads in a lively fast casual setting.

  16. Antico Pizza

    1 guide · Muntstraat 16, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Recognized by Le Fooding for its 72-hour sourdough base and artisanal ingredients, Antico Pizza serves wood-fired Italian classics in Leuven.

  17. Baracca

    1 guide · Tiensestraat 34, 3000 Leuven, BE

    A wood fired oven and social sharing plates define this Leuven spot, earning a Gault&Millau score for its rock and roll Italian approach.

  18. Bar Stan

    1 guide · Constantin Meunierstraat 2, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Discover Bar Stan in Leuven, a Le Fooding listed neighborhood spot known for seasonal brunch plates, house baked bread, and a relaxed public living atmosphere.

  19. Bibois

    1 guide · Gemeentestraat 12, 3054 Oud-Heverlee (Vaalbeek), BE

    Family-run bistro near Leuven combines regional produce with contemporary cooking and a cozy forest-side setting.

  20. Bistro Tribunal "Chez Yf"

    1 guide · Vaartstraat 9, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    A Michelin Recommended bistro in Leuven serving classic cuisine, meats and grills. Outdoor seating and vegetarian options available.

  21. Cum Laude

    1 guide · Groot Begijnhof 14

    Discover how Chef Yogi Tabak crafts seasonal haute cuisine at Cum Laude in Leuven, earning four radishes in the We're Smart Green Guide.

  22. Dante

    1 guide · Jennekensstraat 75, Haacht, 3150, Belgium

    Discover Dante in Haacht, near Leuven, Belgium. A Michelin-recommended restaurant serving modern cuisine in a warm, homely setting.

  23. d'Artagnan

    1 guide · Naamsestraat 72, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Michelin Recommended d'Artagnan in Leuven serves modern French cuisine in a majestic townhouse with a hidden garden terrace. Warm hospitality and refined classics.

  24. De Engel

    1 guide · Oostendesteenweg 1, 8480 Ichtegem, BE

    A Gault&Millau recognised table near Leuven where open fire cooking meets timeless Belgian classics and relaxed dining.

  25. Den Optimist

    1 guide · Vismarkt 7

    A historic Vismarkt venue redefining Belgian vegetarian dining through portion precision, zero-waste cooking, and house-made beverages.

  26. Est

    1 guide · Kappeldreef 46

    Abel Demeestere and Laurence De Smet lead a refined French kitchen in Leuven, celebrated with a Michelin Star and four green guide radishes.

  27. Florida Food Bar

    1 guide · Vaartkom 43, Leuven, Belgium

    Florida Food Bar in Leuven offers Levantine-inspired finger food and Mediterranean flavors in a 1930s-inspired room overlooking the canal.

  28. Gastrobar Hop

    1 guide · Vaartkom 1a, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    At Gastrobar Hop in Leuven, modern cuisine meets local ingredients. Dine at the open kitchen or enjoy one of the city’s most beautiful terraces.

  29. Guzzi

    1 guide · Frederik Lintsstraat 5, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Discover Guzzi in Leuven, a Michelin Recommended Italian restaurant with authentic cuisine, outdoor seating, and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Belgium.

  30. Hop

    1 guide · Vaartkom 1a, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Chef Bram’s fixed five course menu celebrates seasonal vegetables and local producers in Leuven’s canal-side bistro.

  31. La Filosofia

    1 guide · Parkstraat 2, 3000 Leuven, BE

    Chef Claudio Colomba reimagines Italian comfort food in Leuven with handmade pasta, creative pizzas, and a family legacy.

  32. Louvain d'Anvers

    1 guide · Naamsesteenweg 20, 3052 Blanden, BE

    A Gault&Millau-rated restaurant serving seasonal French-inspired plates inside a historic coaching inn, just outside Leuven.

  33. Lukemieke

    1 guide · Vlamingenstraat 55

    A celebrated Leuven kitchen honoring fifty years of consistent service, recognized with three We’re Smart Green Guide radishes for its sustainable approach.

  34. Mariette

    1 guide · Weggevoerdenstraat 152

    A family-run kitchen in Leuven serving seasonal French-Belgian dishes with genuine warmth and a green guide distinction.

  35. Noordoever

    1 guide · Vaartkom 17A

    A self-service eatery in Leuven focusing on organic, plant-based cooking where guests pay by weight for fresh, locally sourced plates.

  36. Rossi

    1 guide · Standonckstraat 2

    Felice Miluzzi brings the luxury of simplicity to this historic Leuven spot. Enjoy seasonal Italian cooking and traditional flavors at Rossi.

  37. Strato

    1 guide · Diestsestraat 140, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    A compact Leuven bistro where Thomas De Somer serves a precise seven course menu set against walnut wood and travertine.

  38. Taste

    1 guide · Naamsestraat 62

    Discover Bart Tastenhoye’s Product Kitchen in Leuven, where local sourcing and North Sea flavors earn four green guide radishes.

  39. Trente

    1 guide · Kapucijnenvoer 48, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Discover how chef Bart Springael crafts seasonal dishes and curated wines in Leuven’s intimate Trente bistro.

  40. Vers Namur

    1 guide · Naamsesteenweg 64, 3052 Blanden, BE

    Chef Sam Wils reinvents Belgian classics with daily fresh produce in a 400-year-old home near Leuven.

  41. Zappaz

    1 guide · Sint-Maurusstraat 9, Leuven, 3220, Belgium

    Discover Zappaz in Leuven, a Michelin-recommended restaurant offering a 16-course tasting menu of modern cuisine with local ingredients.