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Absolut

Mechelsestraat 177, 3000 Leuven

Closed now · opens Wed 11:00

BelgianFrench€€€€
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 6 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 18 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Starters
Flat ribs
19.00
Slow-cooked with coleslaw
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken wings
17.00
Chickenwings — Tandoori with naan bread
estimate≈ 520 kcal35 g carbs
Onglet
23.00
Blue sear, shallot sauce, fries
estimate≈ 610 kcal42 g carbs
Grilled Octopus
24.00
Gegrilde Octopus — Chorizo puree, Thai basil oil
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Pinsa Romana
16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, serrano ham, arugula
estimate≈ 550 kcal58 g carbs
Bowl of mussels
18.00
Bordje mosselen — Curry cream
estimate≈ 320 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Gambas
21.00
Gamba’s — Garlic, chili, butter
estimate≈ 310 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Gratinated mussels
Gegratineerde mosseltjes — Garlic butter, Grana Padano
estimate≈ 340 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Tuna
22.00
Tonijn — Mi cuit, sesame, wakame, soy sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Colored tomatoesvegetarian
12.00
Gekleurde tomaatjes — Burrata, basil oil
estimate≈ 320 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Vitello Tonnato
20.00
Veal, tuna sauce, capers
estimate≈ 310 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Brujula n°32 sardinespescatarian
16.00
Olive oil, tomato compote
estimate≈ 340 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Padron peppersvegan
10.00
Padron pepers — Fleur de Sel, Greek olive oil
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Rubia Reserve
Rubia Galega 80g, aged 9-10 months
estimate≈ 240 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Calamares à la Romana
With fresh tartar sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal30 g carbs
Homemade shrimp croquettes (5pcs)
14.00
Huisbereide garnaalballetjes( (5st) — With homemade cocktail sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Slow-cooked pork belly
15.10
Traag gegaard buikspek — With an oriental touch
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pulled chicken nachos
16.40
Nacho's pulled chicken — With jalapeños and cheddar
estimate≈ 680 kcal52 g carbs
Bone marrow
Mergpijpjes — Toast, herb butter
estimate≈ 410 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Homemade foie gras terrine
Huisbereide terrine van ganzenlever — Onion confit and toast
estimate≈ 480 kcal28 g carbs
Escargots petit gris de Namur
with herb butter
estimate≈ 220 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Homemade cheese croquettesvegetarian
10.00
Huisbereide kaaskroketjes1st./2st./3st — with fried parsley
estimate≈ 320 kcal24 g carbs
Wagyu
carpaccio, Grana Padano and arugula
estimate≈ 280 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Homemade shrimp croquettes
13.00
Huisbereide garnaalkroketten 1st./ 2st./ 3st.
estimate≈ 300 kcal22 g carbs
Main Courses
Mussels
29.00
Mosselen — natural, garlic, curry or Absolut with fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 78
Ribeye premium Black Angus
46.00
Uruguay, BMS3, 200+ days grain-fed, salad, fries
estimate≈ 950 kcal60 g carbs
Guinea fowl
27.00
Videe van parelhoen — with homemade mayonnaise and fresh fries
estimate≈ 800 kcal60 g carbs
North Sea Sole Meunièrepescatarian
49.00
Noordzeetong Meunière — homemade mayonnaise, salad and fresh fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Steak tartare
28.00
A la minute gesneden steak tartaar — prepared for you with garnish, homemade mayonnaise, salad and fresh fries
estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbs
Horse fillet pur
36.00
Filet pur van paard — with seasonal salad, homemade mayonnaise and fresh fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 67
Steak from Ten Halve farm butchery
30.00
Steak van hoeveslagerij Ten Halve — with a seasonal salad, homemade mayonnaise and fresh fries
estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbs
Lobster (650-750g)pescatarian
Kreeft (650-750gram) — by order only
estimate≈ 600 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Desserts
Coupe limoncello
homemade limoncello sorbet topped with limoncello
estimate≈ 250 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32
Chocolate moelleux
12.50
Moelleux van chocolade — and vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsheavy 26
Coupe advokaat
estimate≈ 400 kcal30 g carbsheavy 40
Café glacé
11.50
with whipped cream
estimate≈ 300 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
White wine Sabayon
Sabayon van witte wijn — with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbsheavy 31
Dessert Absolut
15.00
Carpaccio of marinated pineapple with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbs
Coupe professor
Vanilla ice cream with ground coffee and Absolut vodka
estimate≈ 350 kcal35 g carbsheavy 42
Coupe vanille
9.00
estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs
Coupe Colonel
Lemon sorbet with Absolut vodka
estimate≈ 210 kcal32 g carbsheavy 32
Coupe Brésilliene
9.50
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsheavy 43
Coupe Mokka
estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbsheavy 41

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Many low carb appetizers

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many low carbohydrate options for appetizers. Main courses usually include fries.

17 diabetes-friendly · 43 dishes

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Address
Mechelsestraat 177, 3000 Leuven
Hours
Monclosed
Tueclosed
Wed11:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00
Thu17:30–23:00
Fri17:30–23:00
Sat17:30–23:00
Sun11:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00
Keuken Woensdag en Zondag: 12:00-14:30 en 18:00-20:45. Keuken Donderdag, Vrijdag en Zaterdag: 17:30 tot 20:45
Contact
+32495902053 info@brasserie-absolut.be
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), brasserie-absolut.be/
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