Cum Laude

Cum Laude is a truly exceptional dining destination occupying a prime position within Leuven’s Grand Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most architecturally significant locations in Belgium. Part of the Faculty Club complex, the restaurant has established itself as a Michelin-recognised address with consistent Gault&Millau recognition, serving a French-Belgian cuisine that combines creative ambition with a deep respect for seasonal and local produce. Chef Yogi Tabak leads the kitchen with passion and precision, crafting dishes that pair classic technique with subtle innovation. Signature preparations have included goat’s cheese and polenta amuse-bouches, perfectly pink vitello enriched with huacatay and caper ice, pan-fried sole executed with classical finesse, and a refined dame blanche dessert with deep chocolate sauce. The dining room’s bold contemporary interior provides a striking counterpoint to the centuries-old heritage architecture that surrounds it, with a beautiful terrace for warm-weather dining. Maître Cas Vuerinckx leads front-of-house with warmth and professionalism, ensuring that every guest receives impeccable attention. Cum Laude is open Monday through Friday for both lunch and dinner, offering particularly good value at lunchtime with accessible set menus. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.