Bistro Lust: No-nonsense gastronomy in Leuven
In the university city of Leuven, new culinary concepts have been sprouting up like mushrooms in recent years. However, some stand out more than others. Bistro Lust certainly belongs to the latter group. This gastro-bistro is owned by culinary entrepreneur Johan Lust. Together with the chef, they created a beautiful, contemporary, no-nonsense restaurant in the heart of Leuven.
You’ll find Bistro Lust on Wieringstraat, near the famous Grote and Oude Markt. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully renovated townhouse where coziness is at the center. Warm colors and plenty of wood enhance the coziness, while modern touches like a mural add a contemporary vibe. On warm days, the beautiful southern-style garden terrace opens up, offering a peaceful oasis in the center of Leuven.
At Bistro Lust, the chef opts for a no-nonsense approach, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. The lunch menu is original: you choose a main dish, such as bavette à l’échalotte, red gurnard bouillabaisse, or plaice fish & chips, with the chef offering a variety of side dishes to share. For dessert, you can choose between a sweet treat or cheeses selected by the Leuven-based cheese masters Elsen. In the evening, the chef serves a more elaborate menu with 4 (€50) or 5 (€60) courses. These dishes are a bit more creative, such as seared turbot, ginger, and spring onions. The wine and beer menu is interesting and invites discovery.
Bistro Lust: a bistronomic highlight in Flemish Brabant.
