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Bistro Tribunal " Chez Yf"

Restaurant Cafe French restaurant Bistro French steakhouse restaurant

👍👍 Delicious meat with variety of meat appetizers for any taste. Personal is friendly and can suggest and propose steaks for any taste. Relatively cheap wine makes this bistro one of the best places for meat lovers! People often mention meat, service, restaurant, good, steak, friendly, vlees, tasty, lekker, super,


Address

Vaartstraat 9, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Website

www.bistrotribunal.be

Contact

+32 16 89 66 55

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (505 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 6 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: meat (40) service (26) restaurant (15) good (15) steak (14) friendly (11) vlees (11) tasty (10) lekker (9) super (9)
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  • 5/5 Kirill N. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious meat with variety of meat appetizers for any taste. Personal is friendly and can suggest and propose steaks for any taste. Relatively cheap wine makes this bistro one of the best places for meat lovers!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Christelle S. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    One of the worst experience we had for 75 euros/ person. The restaurant has way deteriorated since we came last february. Half the meat was uneatable we kept chewing and left half the portions in our plates. For this price we were waiting for a better experience! Never again.. PS: i cannot reply to the owner so I am editing my review. We left the tip for the waitress because the service was good. But the meat was terrible and we said that clearly to the waitress that we were unhappy with the quality but of course she cannot do anything..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had gone to it. Person who was with me had lobster and I had a prime rib. The lobster was very tasty and the fries with it too. The explanation of the different types of meat makes the restaurant unique. It was therefore one of the best meat I had ever eaten. Tasty and juicy with flavor. Service was also top and very nicely decorated restaurant. Go and visit more people soon. As they say, good restaurants should not advertise, but have good mouth to mouth advertisements. (Original) Was ernaar toe gegaan. Persoon die mee was, had kreeft genomen en ik een entrecote. De kreeft was zeer lekker en de frietjes erbij ook. De uitleg over de verschillende soorten vlees, maakt het restaurant uniek. Het was dan ook één van de beste vlees dat ik ooit gegeten had. Lekker sappig en met smaak. Bediening was ook top en zeer mooi ingericht restaurant. Ga binnenkort nog eens langs gaan met nadere mensen. Zoals ze zeggen, goeie restaurants moeten geen reclame maken, maar hebben goeie mond aan mondreclame.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arash R. 6 years ago on Google • 279 reviews
    The food and service was very nice but the price is too high. We had 2 steaks and one starter and 2 drinks for 90 Euros. Too expensive. Reservation is a must. Allways fully booked.

  • 5/5 Lingji 1 year ago on Google
    The chef knows cooking! The waiters know their dishes! Top!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David C. 4 months ago on Google • 121 reviews
    Most likely above the budget for most students in this area, but I was extremely satisfied with the stake in service

  • 5/5 Dirk D. 5 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    super friendly staff, nice atmosphere, delicious food 🤩

  • 5/5 Isu 9 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    I highly recommend the steaks. 🥩 I choose the meat from Netherlands with tasting notes of nuts, and one from spain full of cheese notes. Cooked very proper, served with salad, fries, grilled vegetables and beans. Indeed deserved to be a michelin. Very kind and friendly staff. I had a great memory. Thanks🎈

  • 5/5 Mathieu Van S. 1 year ago on Google • 53 reviews
    After so many years living around Leuven and never been here, I feel sad. My first experience was sublime! Quality food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. The menu is limited but enough choice for everyone. I was pleasantly surprised by the lobster croquettes which were amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection and well seasoned, not overpowering the taste of the actual beef. Plenty of room between tables so it does not feel crowded and even though there was a large group sitting a bit further, it was no issue. I didn't have to talk loudly with my company. Definitely will be returning here!

  • 5/5 Lyd Kui (. 2 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    So good! The steaks were all delicious and they introduced them very well. The steak choices all have their own unique flavor profile and it is cool to taste the differences between each meat. The steaks also came with a delicious salad and fries. The service was friendly and helpful! 5/5

  • 5/5 Suz 6 years ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Amazing food, wonderful atmosphere and lovely service. One of the best meals I've ever had!

  • 5/5 Tristan 11 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Best steak I have eaten in Belgium. You order multiple different cuts per table and then share them so you can taste each one. One of my favorite restaurants in Belgium!

  • 4/5 Nykke 0. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly, quick service, tasty meat, you can choose your piece of meat yourself (you get information about the # species in the bar) no parking ah restaurant itself, but plenty of underground parking nearby. 👍 (Original) Vriendelijke, vlugge bediening, lekker vlees, je kan zelf je stukje vlees uitkiezen( je krijgt informatie over de # soorten die in de toog liggen) geen parking ah restaurant zelf ,maar voldoende ondergrondse parking in de buurt. 👍

  • 5/5 jean v. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm not a big meat eater, but this first experience in a place dedicated to meat really pleased me. Very tasty and very good.

  • 5/5 Robrecht E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always great! (Original) Altijd top!

  • 5/5 Evert L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful afternoon. What can you say. Always top meat. Eaten super starter (ravioli, super sauce) top. See you soon (Original) Heerlijke middag. Wat kan je zeggen. Altijd topvlees. Super voorgerechtje gegeten (ravioli, super sausje) top. Tot snel

  • 4/5 Stefan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic selection of meat accompanied with some pleasant surprises.

  • 5/5 Jc V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved the tasting of the 4 oxen. Impeccable service. Moment of pure relaxation. Thanks to the team (Original) J'ai adoré la dégustation des 4 bœufs. Service impeccable. Moment de pure détente. Merci à l'équipe

  • 5/5 Christo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good service, great quality of the products and when I told the chef that I couldn't eat certain things, he adapted the meal for me! Thank you! I highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Gauthier D. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    You like very good wine and excellent Meat ? The Best in town.

  • 5/5 Lode N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best meat bistro in town! We had four flavors that we shared amongst us. Limousin, Agnus beef, Irish Galloway, white/Blanc. With sauce and handmade fries. If you care for the classics, this is the place to be in Leuven.

  • 5/5 Marijke V. 5 years ago on Google
    If you love steak, this is the place to be. They have a counter where you choose your cuts after professional advice from the chef. They know how to handle their skillets; all the meat is perfectly seared. On top of that, the service is excellent and the atmosphere relaxed. Chez If is an absolute treat!

  • 5/5 Bram P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place for good meat I have ever been

  • 4/5 Philippe L. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice Bistro with a good atmosphere and a nice service. They take care. The lunch formula is good. And if you want more they have some meat (you chose with one in the dedicated fridge) that seem excellent. Coffee is served with chocolate mousse. Nice place for a lunch, and I assume as well for a diner.

  • 4/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh oyster and perfect steak.

  • 5/5 Marc-André Allard (. 4 years ago on Google
    It was very good! The service is perfect. The ambiance of the place is good. Would recommend!

  • 5/5 Wouter C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best steak ever

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great dinner to celebrate a birthday. The highlight was the amazing selection of high quality meat. We'll come back for sure!

  • 3/5 Tom A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good, but not what you'd expect from a steak-focussed restaurant. Servers were very friendly but in an uncomfortable rush.

  • 5/5 SARAH T. 1 year ago on Google
    All perfect and good. From the staff to the food .

  • 5/5 Olivier P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Awesome wine list. We will come back with friends!

  • 5/5 Mark V. 1 year ago on Google
    Best steak I ever ate

  • 5/5 Filip De C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Photos sometimes say more than words. Top, super, fantastic. (Original) Foto's zeggen soms meer dan woorden. Top, super, fantastisch.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great quality meat and excellent service

  • 5/5 Francisco M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelent dinner with a lovely atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Yangyang Y. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite steak house in the town. Professional service and lovely environment. But pay attention to their schedule,open only in short period of time.

  • 5/5 JD W. 4 years ago on Google
    Would recommend. World class meat. +1

  • 4/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top boss (Original) Top baas

  • 5/5 melske68 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An absolute must on your bucket list for every meat lover ... A generous choice on the menu, MEGA-friendly employees and employees who make your dinner a very pleasant experience! (Original) Voor elke vleesliefhebber een absolute must op je bucket list ... Een royale keuze op de menukaart, MEGA-vriendelijke medewerkers en medewerksters die van uw dinner een zeer aangename belevenis maken !

  • 4/5 Patrick H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The steak restaurant in Leuven. (Original) Het steak restaurant in Leuven.

  • 5/5 Carla Van C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yesterday finally took place at Yf. My expectations were high, but completely fulfilled! Toppers there! May choose a steak, and when the steaks man left home after his shift, he still came to ask if our choice turned out to be the right one. At Yf they know what customer service is, super experience. (Original) Gisteren eindelijk plaats gevonden bij Yf. Mijn verwachtingen waren hoog, maar helemaal ingelost! Toppers daar! Biefstukje mogen kiezen, en als de man van de biefstukken na zijn shift naar huis vertrok, kwam hij toch nog even vragen of onze keuze goed bleek. Bij Yf weten ze wat klantvriendelijkheid is, superervaring.

  • 5/5 Lode L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Again top, recommended: 'Royal Tribunal'! (Original) Wederom top, aanrader: 'Royal Tribunal'!

  • 5/5 wouter s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) After the aperitif you will receive a detailed explanation of the different types of meat at the table. You can ask questions and receive advice on which type of meat best suits your preference. The meat was very tasty, the service very friendly and the dessert of sorbet and rum original. A very successful evening for us! (Original) Na het aperitief krijg je aan tafel een uitgebreide uitleg over de verschillende vleessoorten. Je kan vragen stellen en krijgt advies over welk type vlees het best bij je voorkeur aansluit. Het vlees was erg lekker, de bediening zeer vriendelijk en het dessert van sorbet en rum origineel. Een zeer geslaagde avond voor ons!

  • 5/5 Filip De C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top restaurant. (Original) Top restaurant.

  • 5/5 Katleen B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top case for a nice piece of beef! (Original) Topzaak voor een mooi stuk runds!

  • 5/5 -Laughing With A S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great evening with great service. Recommended for the real meat lover 🍾💪 (Original) Topavond met reuze service . Aanrader voor de echte vleesliefhebber 🍾💪

  • 4/5 임선미 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The quality and taste of the meat is very good Maybe because of the corona, the bread comes out in the envelope. Prices range from 12-15 euros per 100g, but the basic order is available from 200g The sauce is also very tasty I recommend it, but the employee makes two mistakes in the bill and subtracts a star 🤑 (Original) 고기의 질과 맛이 아주 좋은 곳입니다 코로나때문인지 빵은 봉투에 나옵니다 100g당 12-15유로하는 가격이지만 기본 주문은 200g부터 가능합니다 소스의 맛도 아주 맛있습니다 강추하지만 직원이 계산서 실수를 2번이나 하여 별 하나 뺍니다 🤑

  • 4/5 Yisheng 3. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very good steak restaurant, and it should be the best in Leuven. You can choose the type of steak yourself. Choose at least 200 grams for each, and the average price per 100 grams is 15 Euros. If two people eat it, choosing three kinds of meat is enough, about 90 Euro beef. With side dishes and wine, it's almost 120 euros. The price is reasonable, but it doesn't feel like a great value. The service can only be said to be average at this price, and there is still some distance from perfection. Packing service is very powerful, sealed and packed in plastic bags, great! This one is recommended by Michelin and does not have a star rating. Overall, it is worth a try. (Original) 是一家很不错的吃牛排的店,应该是整个鲁汶最好吃的了。你可以自己选择牛排的种类。每一种最少选择200克,每100克均价是15欧。如果两个人吃,选择三种肉吃就足够了,大概90欧左右的牛肉。加上配菜和酒水,差不多一百二十欧。价格合理,但感觉没有很超值。服务在这个价位上只能说一般,距离完美还有一些距离。打包服务非常厉害,用塑封袋密封打包,厉害!这家是米其林推荐,没有星级。总体来说,值得一试。

  • 5/5 Joris G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious meat, a wide variety on the menu. Great service and reasonable prices

  • 5/5 nic de w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent quality price (Original) Prima kwaliteit prijs

  • 5/5 Yvius A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well this is now a fantastic meat restaurant! Operation extremely friendly and nothing forced! Excellent quality meat! This is just the meat heaven! We will be happy to come back to Zeeeeeeeeerrrrrrr! (Original) Wel dit is nu een fantastisch vleesrestaurant! Bediening uitermate vriendelijk en niets geforceerd! Vlees van uitstekende kwaliteit! Dit is gewoon de vleeshemel! Wij komen dan ook zeeeeeeeeerrrrrrr graag terug!

  • 5/5 Peter B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best meat in town

  • 5/5 Tine A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had a very nice evening, with delicious food and friendly service. The meat, side dishes and sauces were particularly tasty. We also ordered a portion of warm green beans, highly recommended! The portions are spacious and the price-quality ratio is okay. We'll be back for sure! (Original) Wij hadden een hele fijne avond, met heerlijk eten en vriendelijke bediening. Het vlees, de bijgerechten en de sauzen waren bijzonder lekker. We bestelden ook een portie warme groene boontjes, echt een aanrader! De porties zijn ruim en de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding is in orde. We komen zeker terug!

  • 5/5 Nele Van H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely recommended and fantastic staff 👍 (Original) Absolute aanrader en fantastisch personeel 👍

  • 5/5 Kenny V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best meat in Leuven and surroundings. Brilliant operation. (Original) Beste vlees van Leuven en omstreken. Schitterende bediening.

  • 4/5 Wim P. 4 years ago on Google
    Price vs quality more than ok

  • 4/5 Wim D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) super tasty meat, perfectly cooked. Very pleasant that you can choose your piece at the meat counter. Even non-meat lovers will find what they are looking for here. Very friendly service too. If I can still give a minus point, the fries may be fried a little less to my taste. We will certainly return. (Original) super lekker vlees, perfect gebakken. Heel aangenaam dat je je stuk kan kiezen aan de vleestoog. Ook niet vleesliefhebbers vinden hier hun gading. Zeer vriendelijke bediening ook. Als ik dan toch een minpuntje mag geven, de frietjes mogen naar mijn smaak wat minder hard gebakken worden. Wij komen alleszins terug.

  • 5/5 Mauro B. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality.

  • 4/5 Johan Van den R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always tasty if you like meat (Original) Altijd lekker als je vlees houdt

  • 5/5 xavier van o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty food and drinks, decent and friendly service at the right price! (Original) Zeer lekker eten en drinken, degelijke en vriendelijke bediening tegen correcte prijs!

  • 5/5 Kwinten Van G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best steak restaurant in Leuven! (Original) Beste steakrestaurant van Leuven!

  • 5/5 Seppe S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and pleasant service! (Original) Zeer lekker en aangename service!

  • 5/5 Vanhaesendonck 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, friendly and very tasty. Top 👌 (Original) Gezellig , vriendelijk en heel lekker. Top 👌

  • 1/5 Sema S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had read and heard many good things about it and booked with enthusiasm a table for 3 for my family. The meat that was presented was really cold. The fries were not fresh. A second order of dark beer does not receive any new glass. (The cooling counter where we were given an explanation was not unpleasant for me personally.) The young lady seemed to be coughing and so she continued to serve us almost all the time. Disillusioning dinner. Certainly not a second time .. (Original) Had veel goeds over gelezen en gehoord en boekte met enthousiasme een tafel voor 3 voor mijn familie. Het vlees dat werd gepresenteerd was echt koud. De frieten waren niet vers. Een tweede bestelling van donker bier krijgt geen nieuwe glas bij. (De koeltoog waar we uitleg bij kregen was voor mij persoonlijk niet apetijtelijk om te zien.) De jonge dame leek tegen haar hoesting en zo bleef ze ons bedienen bijna gedurende hele tijd. Ontgoochelend etentje. Zeker geen tweede keer..


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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