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Restaurants in Leuven

39 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. Convento

    4 guides · Mechelsestraat 87, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    A seasonal bistro and wine shop at Mechelsestraat 87 in Leuven, Michelin Recommended in 2026, with 400+ wines and a kitchen built on local producers.

  2. Couvert Couvert

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

    Couvert Couvert in Heverlee, Leuven: modern cuisine from chefs Laurent and Vincent Folmer, a 2026 Michelin star, and seasonal tasting menus.

  3. HOP Gastrobar

    4 guides · Vaartkom 1A

    Chef Bream Verbeken cooks seasonal, local produce at HOP Gastrobar on Leuven's Vaartkom. Counter seats, natural wines and a Michelin Guide recommendation for 2026.

  4. Zarza

    4 guides · Bondgenotenlaan 92, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Zarza serves modern cuisine and an evening tasting menu on Bondgenotenlaan in Leuven. Chef Gert Cordemans cooks, and Gault&Millau scored it 14 in 2026.

  5. De Victorie

    3 guides · Kerkdreef 1, Linden, 3210, Belgium

    A French-led modern kitchen in a square farmstead at Kerkdreef 1, Linden, beside Wijnkasteel Vandeurzen. Rated 14 by Gault&Millau in 2026 and Michelin Recommended.

  6. EED

    3 guides · Vaartstraat 14, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    EED in Leuven, Belgium, holds a Michelin star for 2026. Chef Philippe Heylen cooks a French fixed menu built on a few precise ingredients.

  7. EssenCiel

    3 guides · Bondgenotenlaan 114, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    A Michelin-starred modern French restaurant on Bondgenotenlaan in Leuven. Chef Niels Brants cooks a seasonal tasting menu with wine and alcohol-free pairings.

  8. Furbetto

    3 guides · Naamsesteenweg 213, Heverlee, 3001, Belgium

    Furbetto in Heverlee, Leuven, serves seasonal Italian-inspired cooking. Chefs Gust Vanderwaeren and Jasper Voet earned a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand.

  9. Spaans Dak

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

    Spaans Dak in Leuven serves a vegetarian kitchen on the banks of the Zoet Water, with 13 Gault&Millau points for 2026.

  10. Zappaz

    3 guides · Schipvaarstraat 22,

    Zappaz at Schipvaarstraat 22 in Leuven serves a modern cuisine tasting menu of about sixteen courses, rated 14.5 by Gault&Millau in 2026.

  11. Bed van Napoleon

    2 guides · Kortrijkstraat 101

    Bed van Napoleon, a restaurant at Kortrijkstraat 101 in Leuven, Belgium, with a Gault&Millau score of 12 for 2026.

  12. Cum Laude

    2 guides · Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven, BE

    Cum Laude in Leuven serves haute cuisine at Groot Begijnhof 14, with 14 points from Gault&Millau in 2026 and seasonal menus by chef Yogi Tabak.

  13. Dante

    2 guides · Jennekensstraat 75, Haacht, 3150, Belgium

    Dante in Leuven serves modern cuisine with a French base and local produce. Michelin Recommended 2026 and Gault&Millau 13.5 for 2026.

  14. d'Artagnan

    2 guides · Naamsestraat 72, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Modern French restaurant d'Artagnan in Leuven, Belgium: Gault&Millau 13 for 2026, a townhouse dining room and a garden terrace.

  15. Est

    2 guides · Kapeldreef 46, 3001 Leuven (Heverlee), BE

    Est at Kapeldreef 46 in Leuven serves modern French cooking, scored 15/20 by Gault&Millau in 2026. Seasonal, precise tasting menus.

  16. Het land aan de Overkant

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

    Modern cuisine in Leuven at Léon Schreursvest 85, with local produce, adventurous wines and a Gault&Millau score of 14 in 2026.

  17. Mariette

    2 guides · Weggevoerdenstraat 152

    Mariette in Leuven, a family-run French-Belgian kitchen rated 12.5 by Gault&Millau in 2026. Set menus or à la carte.

  18. Resto Wald

    2 guides · Hellichtstraat 1, Rotselaar, 3110, Belgium

    Resto Wald in Leuven, at Hellichtstraat 1 in Rotselaar, serves a French kitchen with a contemporary twist and earned 14 points from Gault&Millau in 2026.

  19. Ristorante Guzzi

    2 guides · Frederik Lintsstraat 5, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

    Ristorante Guzzi is an Italian restaurant on Frederik Lintsstraat in Leuven, in a townhouse with a back terrace garden. Michelin Recommended 2026, Gault&Millau 13.

  20. Rossi

    2 guides · Standonckstraat 2

    Rossi in Leuven: Italian cooking by chef Felice Miluzzi, Gault&Millau 13.5 (2026), seasonal menus a short walk from the Oude Markt.

  21. Taste

    2 guides · Naamsestraat 62

    Taste in Leuven is a seafood-focused kitchen led by chef Bart Tastenhoye, with a Gault&Millau score of 14 for 2026.

  22. Trente

    2 guides · Kapucijnenvoer 48, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

    Trente is a bistro at Kapucijnenvoer 48 in Leuven, scoring 14.5 in Gault&Millau 2026. Chef Bart Springael cooks seasonal plates for just 14 seats.

  23. Achterland

    1 guide · Stationsstraat 3, Leuven, Belgium

    Achterland, Stationsstraat 3 in Leuven, is an all-day kitchen named Best All-Day Dining by Le Fooding for 2026.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Barba

    1 guide · Mechelsestraat 22, 3000 Leuven, BE

    Chef Daniele Soru serves fresh seasonal cuisine in an intimate Leuven setting, earning a Gault&Millau 13 score for straightforward refinement.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Den Optimist

    1 guide · Vismarkt 7

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

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.