• 5
• My favorite

EDIT december 2023: since a few years De Levensboom has become our favorite restaurant again. The food is always excellent, fresh, original and tasty. We like the changing menu and adore the tapas as a starter. There are some food allergies and sensitivities in our family and friend group, and they always take this into account. Highly recommended if you are in the neighborhood! EDIT 4 november 2016: when the owner changed i expected a lot, this didn’t live up to my expectations. Original review in 2012: De Levensboom is my favorite restaurant to go to. There aren't that many veg options in Belgian Limburg so I'm really glad we have one like De Levensboom. Like the other reviewers said, this is not a vegetarian restaurant, they do serve fish. However, the quality of your vegetarian or vegan food will nevertheless be exquisite. I almost always opt for the daily menu because these dishes are creative and full of different tastes that compliment each other. These are dishes like seitan stew accompanied by rostis and fresh vegetables, a quinoa burger with fresh veggies and a little raw salad, ... You can not go wrong with the daily menu. The standard menu has a lot of great pastas (indeed, Pasta De Levensboom is heavenly and so is the pasta pesto) and the appetizers are lovely. As a first course I usually opt for the sesame pancake. This is a pancake filled with fresh vegetables and an amazing sauce that varies. You have to try this! There is a great calming atmosphere in De Levensboom, because it is a wonderfull building and beautifully decorated. I've never seen such a friendly staff anywhere else, they will help you with anything you ask or prefer. Highly recommended! Updated from previous review on 2016-11-04