The best restaurants in Leuven

Classic cuisine

Zarza

A classic Belgian restaurant with a modern atmosphere that does not feel strained. Chef Gert balances his menus well with both seafood and meat, topped off with vegetables. Zarza's guests are welcomed in a beautiful building on the famous Bondgenoten Avenue. In summer, you can sit outside.
Address: Bondgenotenlaan 92

Affordable dining in Leuven

De Werf Restaurant

De Werf in Leuven is a versatile restaurant with a menu filled with seasonal grill dishes. Located on Hogeschoolplein, it is an affordable place with an informal atmosphere. Ideal for a casual meal, lunch and dinner. It is open from Monday to Friday. ​
Address: Hogeschoolplein 5

Noordoever

Noordoever in Leuven is a casual dining establishment that focuses on healthy and organic food. With a kitchen full of fresh, local and vegetarian ingredients, you pay per gram for what you serve yourself at the buffet. It is a place where you can go for meals, as well as for delicious coffee and organic wines.
Address: Vaartkom 17A

Fish restaurants in Leuven

Tokio Sushibar

Is a sushibar a fish restaurant? Yes, as far as we are concerned! Tokio Sushibar is run by a Japanese couple and is known for its very tasty sushi, freshly prepared. With a simple interior and reasonable prices, the restaurant offers friendly service in an authentic atmosphere.
Address: Ravenstraat 19

Italian restaurant

Baracca

A charming Italian-inspired restaurant with a warm, industrial but inviting atmosphere. The menu concept of Baracca revolves around small plates that you share with your party, inspired by classic Italian cuisine. The staff are very friendly and the service is rapido.
Address: Tiensestraat 34

Bistro in Leuven

Alfalfa - delicious vegetarian options

Alfalfa is a brasserie for lunch and dinner with a great choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes. But you can also go there for chicken or mussels. Its falafel has been highly praised in reviews!
Address: Jan-Pieter Minckelersstraat 48

Domus

Domus is an authentic pub in Leuven with an in-house craft brewery, whose beers flow directly from the brewery to the tap. Since 1985, visitors can enjoy craft brewed beers and fresh Belgian dishes in an authentic Leuven setting, with a good eye for quality and service ​​​​​​.
Address: Tiensestraat 8

To Leuven by train

Going to Leuven for a day or weekend? Then travel in comfort by train. You can travel with Eurocity Direct or Eurostar.

• Going with Eurocity Direct? Then you will travel to Mechelen. There, you catch an intercity to Leuven. Travel time from Amsterdam Centraal is 2.49 hours and prices start at € 19 for a one-way trip per adult.
• If you take Eurostar, you must first travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp where you catch an intercity to Leuven. Travel time is then 2.19 hours. Prices start at € 37 for a one-way ticket per adult.