welcome at

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. 

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. If the weather’s nice, gourmets can enjoy their meal on our beautiful terrace!

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 Cas Vuerinckx welcomes guests with warmth and professionalism, and provide impeccable service that makes every guest feel at home. His 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 €45 3 courses €59*
Signature Geay n°2 oyster

of chef Yogi Tabak

Salmon Label Rouge

watermelon radish, spring onion, Padrón peppers

Plaice

white wine sauce, leek, Conference pear

Raspberry*

Belgian chocolate, basil, Timut pepper

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

‘fake oyster’ of chef Yogi Tabak

Avocado

watermelon radish, spring onion, Padrón peppers

Green asparagus

white wine sauce, leek, Conference pear

Raspberry*

Belgian chocolate, basil, Timut pepper

Seasonal menu
4 courses €87 5 courses €109*
Signature Geay n°2 oyster

of chef Yogi Tabak

Summer salad

fig, stracciatella, Piemonte hazelnut

Akami tuna

fermented tomato, chorizo

Lobster*

Japanese curry, sand carrot

Holstein beef fillet

girolles, plum, Huacatay

Raspberry

Belgian chocolate, basil, Timut pepper

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

‘fake oyster’ of chef Yogi Tabak

Summer salad

fig, zucchini, Piemonte hazelnut

Hokkaido

fermented tomato, furikake

Eggplant katsu*

Japanese curry, sand carrot

Artichoke

girolles, plum, huacatay

Raspberry

Belgian chocolate, basil, Timut pepper

A la carte - starters
Summer salad
35

fig, stracciatella, Piemonte hazelnut

Akami tuna
40

fermented tomato, chorizo

Salmon Label Rouge
40

watermelon radish, spring onion, Padrón peppers

Lobster
45

Japanese curry, sand carrot

A la carte - main courses
Holstein beef fillet
58

girolles, plum, Huacatay

Plaice
51

white wine sauce, leek, Conference pear

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

Raspberry
14

Belgian chocolate, basil, Timut pepper

Ripened cheeses from Elsen
18
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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