Tried the tasting menu and honestly the salmon carpaccio was the star for me. So fresh, melted right on the tongue. The rest was solid too, nothing felt like filler. Service stayed sharp even when the room got busy. Only tiny thing&mdash;pacing was a bit quick between courses. But I left full and happy.

Came here with the family last Saturday. Place was busy but we got a table quick enough. Staff friendly, didn&#39;t rush us. Had the grilled chicken and it was decent, sauce could use a bit more kick though. Menu&#39;s got plenty of options so everyone found something. Just book ahead if you&#39;re coming on a weekend, it fills up fast.

Lovely and warm restaurant on a cold evening. Relaxed atmosphere, with excellent food. Wine a little expensive for what it was but overall very satisfied with our find.

It&rsquo;s a beautiful building with great food and really friendly staff.  I&rsquo;d totally recommend a visit.  It&rsquo;s not cheap &hellip; but it&rsquo;s value for money.

Zorba restaurant has the ability to directly transport you to Greece. I went two times, one with my family and one alone, and the food and the service was extremly good. For working reasons, I living alone in Leuven for a short period of time, however when I am there I feel a little bit closer to home. I totally recommend you to go there if you are around Leuven. Thanks a lot!

Decent spot for a quick sushi fix. The student combos are honestly the best deal around - generous portions, fish tastes fresh enough. Place is more setup for takeout than dining in, but that&#39;s fine. Staff&#39;s always been friendly when I&#39;ve picked up orders. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area and don&#39;t want to overthink lunch.

The pizza was really good&mdash;fresh ingredients, nice thin crust. I got the margherita and it hit the spot. Service was a bit all over the place though, took a while for our order to come out. But the vibe at Hal 5 is nice, so I didn&rsquo;t mind waiting too much.

The menu&rsquo;s a bit pricey, but they run discounts often enough. Free appetizers get old after a while, but the mains and the wine list are solid. I usually stick to what I know here, and it hasn&rsquo;t let me down. Good spot for a relaxed dinner without fuss.

Sushi boat for two was generous, and the sake pairing worked nicely. Cozy spot, though it gets busy.

Smoked duck and ribs were solid. Staff took time to explain the menu in English, which helped. Portions are big, come hungry.

The cod with mashed potatoes and cheese was spot on, really well cooked. Fish croquettes were decent too. Tripel Karmeliet on the side made it better.

Kalypta is a hidden gem in Leuven with a vibrant atmosphere and great music. The food is not only tasty but also beautifully presented, making it a wonderful dining experience.

Big portions and pretty quick service. Nothing fancy but it worked well for our group. The pasta was decent, maybe slightly overpriced for what you get.

The tagliatelle salmon was the standout. Fish tasted properly fresh, pasta cooked right. Price felt fair for what you get. Service took a while but I didn&#39;t really care. I&#39;d order that dish again.

The thali was solid but you definitely need to order two if you&#39;re hungry. Owner did remember my spice preference though, which was nice. Portion size just felt a bit small for the price.

We walked in with 21 people after our original spot cancelled last minute. They pulled it together in about half an hour, which honestly saved us. The staff stayed friendly the whole time, even with the chaos. I had the pasta and it was decent, nothing fancy but fine. Manager came by to check on us, which was a nice touch. Just glad it worked out.

Nice spot if you&#39;re after something a bit more intimate. Food was solid, nothing crazy, but the warm vibe made up for it. Prices felt a little steep for the portions though.

Cozy spot with a fireplace, really sets the mood. Had the traditional dishes and they were solid, nothing fancy but well done. Service stayed on top of things without hovering.

This place was amazing. The best sushi I have ever had by far. The tonijn ngiri was a work of art and made me so happy. The chef was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained every piece of fish. She was so attentive and passionate about his craft, she made our experience so memorable.The customer service was beyond excellent. We asked for drink recommendations and each drink we had paired perfectly with our sushi.

The grilled fish was cooked just right, flaky and moist. They use fresh herbs, not dried, which made a big difference. Portion felt a bit small for the price, but the quality of the ingredients was solid. I&#39;d come back for the lunch menu, seems like a better deal.

Stopped by for lunch and grabbed the handmade tortillas with the seasoned meat. That&rsquo;s the real deal, properly flavored. Price felt fair for what you get. Service was friendly, nothing fancy, but fine. Place gets busy around noon, so don&rsquo;t expect a quiet meal. I&rsquo;d go back if I&rsquo;m in the area.

The tasting menu had some really fresh, well-balanced dishes. Loved how the vegetables were handled. Wine pairing was nice too. A bit pricey for the portions, but the ingredients felt quality.

Came for the Indian food, stayed for the Nepalese momos. The chicken tikka masala was rich and flavorful, and the mixed grill was a solid choice. The lassi was perfectly balanced, not too sweet.

The self-service kiosks make it easy to order, and the food came out fresh. I grabbed a quick lunch here on a weekday, no complaints. Just be aware it gets packed, especially on weekends. I&#39;d say go early if you can, otherwise you might struggle to find a seat.

Stopped by for dinner and grabbed the seafood pasta. Pretty solid, sauce was rich and the prawns were fresh. Place has a nice cozy vibe, not too loud. Owner came by to ask how things were, which felt genuine. Maybe a bit slow between courses, but I wasn&#39;t in a rush. Would sit outside next time.

The nacho pizza is such a fun twist&mdash;really flavorful, and the toppings felt fresh. I&rsquo;ve been back a few times just for that. Staff were friendly too, happy to suggest things when I couldn&rsquo;t decide. Maybe not the healthiest choice, but worth it once in a while.

Pleasant restaurant with friendly and correct service. Acoustics in order: it was busy but not excessively noisy. The food was tasty and plates beautifully presented. We had to wait quite a long time for our starter (45 minutes).Visited again in 2024, staff was friendly and spontaneously offered to make a new meal: I ordered fish with sweet and sour sauce, but what I got was a kind of soy sauce that would have a bit of a sweet and sour touch. Soy sauce always makes me nauseous. I put the plate aside, they offered to make fish with sweet and sour sauce as I expected. Great service! This were the 2 dishes that I have ordered. Yen tafoh and pla laad prik. It was very good

Big portions, that&#39;s for sure. Had the fajitas and they were decent, lots of fresh peppers and onions. Place was busy but our waiter was still pretty quick.

The surprise menu kept things interesting, and they even brought out the meat to show before cooking. Felt properly Italian inside.

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