Must-see restaurants in Leuven

  • De Werf

    Leuven

    With an extensive tree-shaded terrace, this rambling student classic uses road signs, lanterns and very rough walls dangling with builders' tools to add…

  • Domus

    Leuven

    Reminiscent of a big old-English country pub, this brewery-café has heavy beams and rough-plastered part-brick walls generously adorned with photos,…

  • Zarza

    Leuven

    Interesting combinations of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, plenty of seafood and classy vegetarian alternatives feature at Zarza, and are best…

  • Improvisio

    Leuven

    Hidden away within the 30cc arts complex, between the former farm buildings of an Augustinian convent, this 1735 mansard-roofed building was originally…

  • Officina Clandestina

    Leuven

    This very original place is unusual for its great feeling of space between tables, for the big open kitchen, for its philosophical tract on good eating…

  • Lukemieke

    Leuven

    This friendly place has been serving vegetarian delights since 1967. Its high-ceilinged front room faces Stadspark from an otherwise residential street…

  • Ma Hua

    Leuven

    This bright, simple, six-stool counter cafe is named for a semisweet pastry twist (sold for €2 here), but it's the super-authentic noodles, freshly…

  • La Divina Commedia

    Leuven

    This place is two businesses in one. A bargain takeaway window serves homemade pasta in a cup, with nine choices of topping including pesto, four cheeses,…