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 History
During
the 17th century, the estate formed part of the
lease holding of the Jesuits. Later, it became the property of the Duke
of Arenberg. After the first World War, the field was taken over by the
Belgian State. During the second part of the 20th century, the building
had the function of breeding of calves and horse-gear.
October first, 1996, Iris and Lieven Demeestere opened there the
intimate and modern restaurant Arenberg.
Lieven Demeestere is a Master cook in “The Order of the 33 Master
cooks of Belgium” and member of the “Disciples of Auguste Escoffier”.
Site
The
field has a size of 6 ha, in the middle of a green oasis near the
forest of Egenhoven.
Optimal site at the crossroads of E40 and E314, at a 2 minutes
drive of the center of Leuven.
The restaurant has a private car park, partially covered.
The
restaurant
What
makes Arenberg so unique is the flexibility in the various formulas and
menus :
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from
Tuesday to Friday (on Wednesday and
Friday only at noon), the “menu à la carte” where each guest
composes his own 3 courses menu at a fixed price. Formula
appreciated by each businessman !
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a
“Saturday-noon lunch” (all-in) with choice
between 3 starters, 3 main courses and 3 desserts;
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a
menu 4 courses
“Order of the 33 Master cooks of Belgium”
for the businessman who has a little more time in his diary;
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a
menu 5 or 4 courses
“Arenberg”, summit for each
gourmet.
Philosophy of Restaurant Arenberg
From the opening, one principle stands first :
creating a kitchen which excels in culinary top
quality.
Cooking is a passion, intended for enthusiastic
people who impose themselves daily creativity,
inventiveness, perfection and, not at least,
organization. All this finds its reflection in both
the dishes as well as in the welcome, the service
and the young setting of the restaurant. In the
entire set-up, the terms “honesty” and “simplicity”
predominate. Qualitative top products, ultra-fresh
herbs and vegetables, tasteful bouillons, gentle
olive oil and a lot of love for the profession are
the ingredients for a light, creative kitchen,
chock-full of known and new tastes, completed with
adapted wines as you wish ! |
Tel.: 016-22 47 75