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Notre Dame

Restaurant French restaurant Restaurant brasserie

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurant brasseries in Leuven


Address

Grote Markt 11, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Website

www.notredame-leuven.be

Contact

+32 16 22 37 62

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) service (23) Good (15) restaurant (13) staff (12) friendly (12) nice (11) lekker (11) price (10) waiter (10)
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  • 5/5 Alessandro S. 1 year ago on Google
    Are you in Leuven for the first time? If so it is a must, even for the surroundings.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dani B. 7 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Located in a historical area, it offers a picturesque view of the surrounding old buildings of Leuven. I had fresh salad with mozzarella. The salad was fresh and had a pleasant taste; however, they added too much vinegar to the dressing. I also had mussels. They were well-prepared and tasted good. On the other hand, the fries that accompanied the mussels they seemed to have been reheated multiple times. The small portion size was also a letdown, especially given the price point The staff was attentive and provided friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sabri K. 8 months ago on Google • 387 reviews
    Nice location and good service. Cant say i was a fan of veal or lamb meat but their spinach-salmon lasania was fantastic

  • 4/5 Eryka L. 9 months ago on Google • 206 reviews
    One of best stofvlees that ive eaten in restaurants so far. Its a pity the meat were alittle tough. Otherwise it would have been 5 star. The steak was average. Abit smaller than I expected. The mushroom sauce is delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pedro S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is overall ok, but the attitude of some of the staff is not acceptable. The first time I came in with my girl friend the cashier looked at me from head to toe and asked if I really wanted to eat there like I didn't have the means to eat there. The waitress with glasses is extremely rude and ignored me when I asked for the menu or where the toilet was while another waiter who was further away heard me... I own a café and I'd never let my employees disrespect customers like that. Just learn to be better people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Filipe G. 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive (no idea how/why this place only has 1 '€' here in Google Maps, we paid €46.30 for 2 dishes and 1 tiny 200 ml Coke). Otherwise excellent. Delicious food, friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Msb 1 year ago on Google
    Good food but bad service: waiter would not leave until I ordered a drink even though I didn’t want anything to drink …. Said his boss would be very unhappy ifI didn’t order a drink. I politely refused because I didn’t want alcohol or a soft drank and didn’t want to pay for a small bottle of water, but he would not accept this answer …
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Álvaro Carrasco C. 2 years ago on Google
    A good restaurant, typical food from the area and great service. highly recommended if you are in the area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon D. 10 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    I asked my AirBnB host that grew up in the city where I should go for some more traditional food. He sent me here and they didn't disappoint. The stoofvlees and cheese croquettes were incredible! Oddly, the fries were terrible, but it was still a five-star meal. I hope to be back someday!

  • 5/5 Abbas A. 1 year ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Positively surprised with this brasserie. The food was yummy, service was good and they are pet friendly in addition to being in the Grote Markt. I loved the Zalm Pasta a lot and portion is big. Among the Grote Markt commercial brasseries, this one I really liked. Prices are normal too. Recommended.

  • 4/5 patty h. 11 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Good food and large portions. Good service and good location.

  • 5/5 Nouf S. 7 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Great food and service. I had the chef’s spaghetti which was very tasty. Also had veggies spring rolls which was also very nice. The waiter who took care of my table was very helpful and very explained my dishes because I didn’t understand dutch. Would definitely come again.

  • 1/5 S R. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    We used to come to this place very often and it's now been a while. Today, we decided to stop for a small bite but the waiter was unpleasant and too pushy. He took my son's bottle of coke while it was not empty.

  • 4/5 Louis M. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Very Friendly staff. Good food. Nice place.

  • 2/5 Rianne G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very hot inside and meat not tasty, very unfortunate (Original) Erg warm binnen en vlees niet lekker, erg jammer

  • 5/5 Nancy M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy brasserie, smooth and friendly service. Tasty pancakes. (Original) Gezellige brasserie, vlotte en vriendelijke bediening.Lekkere pannenkoeken.

  • 4/5 Tibovdv 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good price quality. Unfortunately, some places are not that pleasant to sit. (In addition to waste bins or near the entrance) (Original) Goede prijs kwaliteit. Helaas zijn sommige plekjes niet zo aangenaam om te zitten. (Naast vuilbakken of vlakbij de ingang)

  • 3/5 Matthieu F. 4 years ago on Google
    The steak 250gr was cut in halve and it was as though as the bottom of my shoe. They mixed up the first dish by bringing me the wrong one. The staff was not that friendly. When I told them about the steak being this bad they simply told me that the way it should be. Other than that, the atmosphere was ok. It's a bit cozy and relax to sit. Would not go again.

  • 5/5 Romain B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent price for value

  • 4/5 Jan S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty stew for a very reasonable price. Friendly and fast service despite the fact that it was quite busy. (Original) Lekker stoofvlees voor een zeer schappelijke prijs. Vriendelijke en snelle bediening ondanks dat het vrij druk was.

  • 5/5 Els P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) By appointment, lunch, neatly served on time! Tasty, tasty, tasty ? (Original) Na afspraak, de lunch, netjes op tijd geserveerd! Lekker, lekker, lekker ?

  • 4/5 Karen D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty and well priced! (Original) Lekker en goed geprijsd!

  • 5/5 Firas A. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Very good warm drinks. Affordable prices. I recommend it.

  • 5/5 Jeannine J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food.fast operation. (Original) Lekker gegeten.snelle bediening.

  • 5/5 Lieve W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice restaurant, good food, friendly staff (Original) Mooi restaurant, lekker eten, vriendelijk personeel

  • 5/5 Arindam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Smiling and efficient staff. Value for money Belgian cuisine. Though occupancy is full at most times, getting a table in quick time is easy.

  • 4/5 Juan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in after dinner for some dessert - Really worth it! Asked for the dessert menu and a few minutes later we received or order - Finger licking good tiramisu and Tortufa!

  • 4/5 Inne M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good price-quality ratio, very friendly staff and nice terrace! Food was very good and the place is very clean!

  • 4/5 Jacopo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place amazing location, food not bad , wine list to improve , very good service!

  • 4/5 Mariangela M. 1 year ago on Google
    I regularly visit this restaurant for many reason. First, the people is kind and when you go with kids, they usually give them colors so they can be drawing while waiting. Second, the food is normally tasty for a reasonable price. Third, the place is clean, family friendly and spacious. But, in my opinion, there is something they can do better: the waiting time for main course

  • 5/5 Kalina K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is good and plentiful, the service is amazing and personal but the best thing for us was that they were open late on Sunday evening 😀

  • 5/5 Andy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with some traditional Belgian food. A little pricey but would overall recommend.

  • 4/5 Michael V. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyable. Only one vegetarian main course option, the vegetarian lasagna. It's is quite tasty.

  • 2/5 Cruller F. 10 months ago on Google
    Horrible restaurant. Waiters were rude. And I was FORCED to order a drink even though I was perfectly fine not too. And it's not written anywhere, guess they don't want people to have physical proof. I didn't know that I HAD TO DRINK at this restaurant. After I told the first server I don't want a drink, he just went away, without any explanation. Up until the THIRD waiter explained this ridiculous house rule that everyone has to order a drink in order to dine there. Don't like being forced to order anything. Food was quite average, definitely not up to their attitude. And be aware of SURCHARGE if you want ketchup to go with your fries. Won't recommend to anyone and will never visit again.

  • 1/5 Michel R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was ok, but our waiter was very unpolite. Upon touching the just served pipinghot plates I burnt my fingers. When I told the waiter that these plates were far too hot, he answered:" Then you should have ordered a salad!" When I replied to him that his answer was inappropriate, he raised his shoulders and left the table. Because I was invited for a birthday dinner, I decided not to call the chef and make an official complaint. Completely unacceptable behaviour of this waiter.

  • 5/5 Ralfs B. 10 months ago on Google
    Have been there a couple of times, always a pleasant experience. Location is perfect in centre of city and food is good too. Also surprisingly good value, considering the location.

  • 2/5 Sharon S. 10 months ago on Google
    Great location, nice atmosphere. Food was average/okay. Service however was quite unfriendly. We came in for dinner, wanted to try local beer but prefer to share one beer (we each ordered a main course for food), because neither of us is a regular drinker and we couldn't finish a can/bottle. Didn't want to drink soda either because I have acid reflux problem. 1st waiter just walked away after we told him about sharing beer and never put an order. Later another waiter told us each person must order a drink if they want to order food and that's the house rule. Really ridiculous and totally destroyed our mood to really enjoy the food.

  • 5/5 Volodymyr R. 6 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    A fantastic place. With good service and perfect food. I will definitely recommend it to anyone and will come back myself. Gorgeous!

  • 5/5 Kartal Y. 7 years ago on Google
    Perfect place in Grote Markt region. You can enjoy the architecture as you have your dinner. Service is fast, foods are delicious. You should try local Leuven beer Stella. At the end of the day, you can enjoy all these with a small price. Price / Performance ratio is really good.

  • 5/5 Lutgarde B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly service. You are well at a distance during this corona time. The food is tasty and cared for. (Original) Vriendelijke bediening. Je zit er in deze coronatijd goed op afstand. Het eten is er lekker en verzorgd.

  • 5/5 Kyan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good restaurant you can eat everything there (Original) Heel goed restaurant je kan er alles eten

  • 5/5 Kurt van b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food at reasonable prices (Original) Goed eten aan redelijke prijzen

  • 5/5 Simon V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food and friendly people. Thanks! (Original) Lekker eten en vriendelijke mensen. Bedankt!

  • 4/5 It's Me N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Goed

  • 5/5 ken a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good brasserie. Large scale operation but never been disappointed. Rarely long wait for a table. (Original) Goede brasserie. Grootschalige operatie maar nog nooit teleurgesteld geweest. Zelden lang wachten op een tafel.

  • 5/5 Juliana L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent location, yummy food and know me service, I would totally come back

  • 5/5 Bjorn F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, received hospitably and cozy. You get what you expect. You get enough sauce and the chef's spaghetti is really fantastic. Highly recommended! (Original) Heel lekker gegeten, gastvrij ontvangen en gezellig. Je krijgt wat je verwacht. Je krijgt genoeg saus en de spaghetti van de chef is echt fantastisch. Een echte aanrader!

  • 5/5 Frank T. 3 years ago on Google
    Top tapa's...great !!

  • 5/5 Guy G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cheap (Original) Bon marché

  • 5/5 Alexander T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant. Would gladly visit again. Amongst many other dishes, if you want macaroni in Leuven, go here! (For vegetarians: They will let you order it without ham.)

  • 5/5 Aidan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and very friendly staff. Very good prices for meal in major tourist square.

  • 5/5 Jan Van der V. 4 years ago on Google
    Top restaurant for every occasion. Wide range of top quality, mostly traditional food. Possibly the best steak restaurant in the neighborhood.

  • 1/5 Fábio V. 4 years ago on Google
    Not worth a visit. Bad house policies... They simple made up strange rules. Very simple food on the menu. You can disappoint yourself by the quality of the food compared to the price.

  • 5/5 Stanley S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Good service.

  • 4/5 Claire R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food and good service

  • 4/5 Pol O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice food, good quality at decent prices and nice staff. Very recommended for Belgian food in Leuven

  • 4/5 Lonnie H. 4 years ago on Google
    good central location. was very busy the evening i went, but service was good. had a nice time with some friends.

  • 5/5 Яна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious onion soup! And good coffee. (Original) Смачний цибулевий суп! І гарна кава.

  • 4/5 amadeus m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Irisch coffee is not bad! According to my many a little too much milk. But I assume this is a nice combination for many :) (Original) Irisch koffie is niet slecht! Volgens mijn menig ietsje teveel melk. Maar ik neem aan dat dit voor velen een lekkere combinatie is :)

  • 4/5 Lars Van G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Axel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, inexpensive lunch menu, rustic atmosphere (Original) Leckeres Essen, preiswertes Tagesmittagsmenü gehabt, rustikales Ambiente

  • 5/5 Simonne V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Open non-stop. Very kind. Very delicious. Always fresh. Very good ratio in price / quality / quantity. Definitely recommended for anyone who just wants to have a nice dinner. (Original) Non stop open. Heel vriendelijk. Zeer lekker. Altijd vers. Zeer goede verhouding in prijs/kwaliteit/hoeveelheid. Zeker een aanrader voor iedereen die gewoon, gezellig wil tafelen.

  • 5/5 Brigitte W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly and very tasty all choice (Original) Vriendelijk en heel lekker alle keuze

  • 5/5 kristof S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quick tasty not too expensive ? (Original) Snel lekker niet te duur ?

  • 4/5 Danny L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and tasty food (Original) Goed en lekker eten

  • 4/5 Jan Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, fast service, reasonable price. (Original) Lekker eten, snelle bediening, redelijke prijs.

  • 5/5 Jari P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good prive-quality.

  • 4/5 monroeandhepburn w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food at a reasonable price (Original) Lekker eten aan een redelijke prijs

  • 4/5 Kobe V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice simple food and good service (Original) lekker simpel eten en goede service

  • 5/5 Tim F. 3 years ago on Google
    A good restaurant in the middle of the city. The personal is wery friendly and helped us to understand the menu. Because of corona they only have the menu in Dutch language. On the menu you have difrent kind of meals from salad, toast, pasta, fish and meat. And they also have a huge selective of drinks an beer's. So we have a nice evening and I can recommend this restaurant

  • 4/5 ruben d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service, despite corona! (Original) Goede service, ondanks corona!

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and great service

  • 1/5 Sonia L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too bad if you have just consumed apero with 2p apero and a dish of the day with drinks and your daughter (who is returning from her last exam) comes to sit with her mom and grandma to tell how it was, she is sent away because she only is on that 3rd chair without consuming anything. NB we sat with 2 at a table for 4 due to social distance. At that one spa, they lost 3 coffees and we will never see them again ... really a pity such a policy (Original) Jammer dat als je net met 2p apero en een dagschotel met drank hebt genuttigd en je dochter (die terug komt van haar laatste examen) even bij haar mama en oma komt zitten om te vertellen hoe het geweest is, wordt weggestuurd omdat ze alleen maar even op die 3e stoel zit zonder iets te nuttigen. NB we zaten met 2 aan een tafel voor 4 wegens social distance. Aan die ene spa, zijn ze 3 koffies verloren en ons zien ze nooit meer terug... echt jammer zo'n beleid

  • 5/5 Yannick J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arrived late with a group of 11 people, immediately jumped into the breach to arrange us a table and was kindly served. The food, in our case a dessert, was fine too! (Original) Laat binnengekomen met een groep van 11 personen, meteen in de bres gesprongen om ons een tafel te regelen en vriendelijk bediend geweest. Het eten, in ons geval een dessert, was ook dik in orde!

  • 5/5 Marc H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The bearnaise is still the best in Belgium. There are still certainties in life. ? (Original) De bearnaise is nog steeds de beste van België. Er zijn nog zekerheden in het leven. ?


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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