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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 Geay n°2 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 Geay n°2 oyster

of chef Yogi Tabak

Mackerel

ceviche, passion fruit, fennel

Celeriac

gnocchi, aged Comté cheese, winter truffle

Skrei*

Imperial Heritage Caviar, smoked beurre blanc, Barba di Frate, lovage

Royal pigeon roasted on the carcass

jus de poulet à la marocaine, carrots, olives

Palate cleanser
Belgian chocolate

parsnips, banana, ginger

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

‘fake oyster’ of chef Yogi Tabak

Yellow beetroot

passion fruit, chives, fennel

Celeriac

gnocchi, aged Comté cheese, winter truffle

Zucchini*

smoked beurre blanc, Barba di Frate, lovage

Leuven Lion's mane

carrots, hummus, fermented lemon

Palate cleanser
Belgian chocolate

parsnip, banana, ginger

A la carte - starters
Holstein beef
41

Jerusalem artichoke, dashi

Mackerel
40

ceviche, passion fruit, fennel

Skrei
69

Imperial Heritage Caviar (20 gr) , smoked beurre blanc, Barba di Frate, lovage

Celeriac
40

gnocchi, aged Comté cheese, winter truffle

A la carte - main courses
Royal pigeon roasted on the carcass
60

jus de poulet à la marocaine, carrots, olives

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

Belgian chocolate
16

parsnip, banana, ginger

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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