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Cum Laude

THE KITCHEN

Fine dining

In the Great Beguinage of Leuven, a centuries-old historical site, you can enjoy a unique culinary experience at the Cum Laude restaurant. If the weather’s nice, gourmets can enjoy their meal on our beautiful terrace!

The cuisine is a combination of traditional haute cuisine, together with ingenuity and creativity, and personal experiences as chefs. Freshness, seasonal products, and interesting flavors play an important role.

Cum Laude is open from Monday to Wednesday for lunch and from Monday to Friday for dinner. Our restaurants welcomes groups of maximum 8 persons. From 6 persons, the entire group is requested to order the same menu.

meet the team

Meet the dedicated team of Cum Laude restaurant. Chef Yogi Tabak leads the kitchen with passion and creativity, supported by sous chef Pedro Peres, who strives for perfection in every tasty creation. Together they create menus that stimulate the senses and exceed expectations.

Maître Machteld Clement welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, and provide impeccable service that makes every guest feel at home. Their commitment to hospitality and attention to detail contribute to the unique and memorable experience that Cum Laude offers to every visitor.

lunch menu
2 courses €42 3 courses €55*
Fingerfood
Signature Gillardeau oyster

of chef Yogi Tabak

Holstein beef

Jerusalem artichoke, dashi

Brill

leek, sake

Dame blanche*
plant based lunch menu
2 courses €39 3 courses €52*
Fingerfood
Signature Shiitake

‘fake oyster’ of chef Yogi Tabak

Leuven Lion's Mane

Jerusalem artichoke, dashi

Green asparagus

leek, sake

Dame Blanche plant-based*
Seasonal menu
4 courses €84 5 courses €105*
Fingerfood
Signature Gillardeau oyster

of chef Yogi Tabak

Scallops from Dieppe

radicchio, winter truffle, balsamic

Red beet tartare

salicornia, smoked “Crème d’Isigny”, herring roe

Langoustine*

bisque, vadouvan, papaya and Thai basil

Hare

black trumpet mushrooms, red cabbage, pepper sauce

Palate cleanser
Mandarin

speculoos, carrot

Plant based Seasonal menu
4 courses €75 5 courses €90*
Fingerfood
Signature Shiitake

‘fake oyster’ of chef Yogi Tabak

Leuven Black Pearl

radicchio, winter truffle, balsamic

Red beet tartare

Beluga lentils, salicornia

Potato “churros” *

fermented tomato, vadouvan, papaya and Thai basil

Black salsify

black trumpet mushrooms, red cabbage, pepper sauce

Palate cleanser
Mandarin

speculoos, carrot

A la carte - starters
Holstein beef
41

Jerusalem artichoke, dashi

Scallops from Dieppe
46

radicchio, winter truffle, balsamic

Red beet tartare
40

salicornia, smoked “Crème d’Isigny”, herring roe

Langoustine
47

bisque, vadouvan, papaya and Thai basil

A la carte - main courses
Hare
59

black trumpet mushrooms, red cabbage, pepper sauce

Brill
49

leek, sake

Sole
60

butter, lemon

Wagyu Kobe A5 steak (150 gr)
73

Belgian fries, salad

A la carte - desserts
Dame blanche
17

freshly prepared and served at the table

Mandarin
16

speculoos, carrot

Ripened cheeses from Elsen
18
Dame blanche plant-based
16
It was a wonderful experience in an exceptionally and beautiful Grand Beguinage!
Katrien Vercammen
KU Leuven
Delicious food in a beautiful setting with great service. A pearl of a restaurant.
Olivier Maes
Améaure
Beautiful setting and high-quality culinary experience!
Patrick Swartenbroekx
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