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Barba - Leuven, Mechelsestraat

Mechelsestraat 22, 3000 Leuven

Closed now · opens Tue 12:00

BelgianItalian€€€€
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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.

BARBINOS
Fingerfood bij een glas wijn enkel te bestellen als aperitief in combinatie met hoofdgerecht of onze menu
20.00
Finger food
estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbs
Caesar salad
20.00
geroosterde kip • ansjovis • parmesaan
estimate≈ 620 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
BEIGNET
16.00
Cod beignet — kabeljauw • tartaar • citroen
estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbs
PAN SIN TOMATEvegetarian
14.00
Bread with tomato and stracciatella — basilicum • stracciatella
estimate≈ 410 kcal32 g carbs
BARBAPLANK
24.00
Charcuterie and cheese board — kazen en fijne vleeswaren
estimate≈ 850 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
OESTERSpescatarian
24.00
Oysters — sjalot • zure room • 6 stuks
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
KLEINE PORTIES MET PURE SMAKEN
PREIvegetarian
24.00
Leek and romanesco — romanesco • granaatappel • munt
estimate≈ 220 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
VITELLO
28.00
Vitello Tonnato — kalf • tonijn • kappers
estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
LANGOUSTINEpescatarian
32.00
Langoustine carpaccio — carpaccio • basilicum • yoghurt
estimate≈ 210 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
VERSE SEIZOENSGEBONDEN GERECHTEN
EEND
36.00
Duck with orange — sinaasappel • aardappel • olijf • wortel
estimate≈ 680 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 73
ZEEBAARS IN ZOUT - 2 PERSpescatarian
78.00
Salt-baked sea bass — seizoensgroenten • aardappel
estimate≈ 750 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 84
CANNELLONIvegetarian
30.00
Ricotta cannelloni — ricotta • groene kruiden • walnoot
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73
CÔTE A L'OS • 2 pers
88.00
Côte à l'os — frietjes • seizoensgroenten • béarnaise
estimate≈ 1100 kcal55 g carbs
OM VAN TE LIKKERBAARDEN ...
BARBA BLANCHE
14.00
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce — vanille ijs • chocoladesaus
estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbsheavy 41
CRÊPES SUZETTE
20.00
sinaasappel
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsheavy 30
PECANNOOT
14.00
Pecan caramel chocolate — caramel • chocolade
estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsheavy 35
MANGO
14.00
Mango dessert — vanille • Petit Lu
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 37
KAASPLANKvegetarian
20.00
Cheese board — Assortiment kazen van bij Elsen * Rex bier 75 cl Supplement
estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
MAATJES
radijs • appel • tomaatvegan
Radish, apple and tomato salad
estimate≈ 120 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Courgettebloem*
mozzarella • peterselie • rucolavegetarian
Zucchini flower with mozzarella
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Buikspek**
olijf • abrikoos • knolselder
Pork belly with apricot
estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Lam***
witte bonen • look • lamsjus
Lamb with white beans
estimate≈ 580 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Kreeft****
burrata • kerstomaat • dillepescatarian
Lobster with burrata
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Sliptong
ratatouille • aardappel • wortel • timutpescatarian
Sliptongue with ratatouille
estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85
Mango
vanille • Petit Lu
Mango dessert
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsheavy 30
Diner
3 gangen menu
49.00
3-course dinner menu
estimate≈ 1600 kcal120 g carbsheavy 33
4 gangen menu
59.00
4-course dinner menu
estimate≈ 1900 kcal140 g carbsheavy 33
5 gangen menu
69.00
5-course dinner menu
estimate≈ 2200 kcal160 g carbsheavy 33
6 gangen menu
79.00
6-course dinner menu
estimate≈ 2500 kcal180 g carbsheavy 33
7 gangen menu
89.00
7-course dinner menu
estimate≈ 2800 kcal200 g carbsheavy 33
Kaas i.p.v. dessertvegetarian
10.00
Cheese instead of dessert
estimate≈ 400 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Lunch
2 gangen menu (volgens marktaanbod)
26.00
2-course lunch menu
estimate≈ 1100 kcal80 g carbs
VRIJDAG 17 & ZATERDAG 18 JULI 2026 - VLEES
Tataki van rund
29.50
Beef Tataki — chili - avocado - wakame - pijpajuin
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Onglet
29.50
Hanger steak (Onglet) — spitskool - puree - wortel - tomaat
estimate≈ 520 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Brownie
29.50
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsheavy 34
VRIJDAG 17 & ZATERDAG 18 JULI 2026 - vis
Tataki van tonijnpescatarian
29.50
Tuna Tataki — chili - avocado - wakame - pijpajuin
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Zalmpescatarian
29.50
Salmon — spitskool - puree - wortel - tomaat
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
VRIJDAG 24 & ZATERDAG 25 JULI 2026 - VLEES
Rilette van gevogelte
29.50
Poultry rillette — sucrine - paprika - feta
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Iberico
29.50
Iberico pork — erwt - romanesco - aardappel - tomaat - bruine jus
estimate≈ 580 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Kers witte chocolade
29.50
Cherry white chocolate dessert
estimate≈ 520 kcal55 g carbsheavy 31
VRIJDAG 24 & ZATERDAG 25 JULI 2026 - vis
Gerookte zalmpescatarian
29.50
Smoked salmon — sucrine - paprika - feta
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Zeebaarspescatarian
29.50
Sea bass — erwt - romanesco - aardappel - tomaat - bruine jus
estimate≈ 510 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85
VRIJDAG 31 JULI & ZATERDAG 1 AUGUSTUS 2026 - VLEES
Kalfstartaar
29.50
Veal tartare — soya - wortel - sesam - hijiki
estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Hoevekip
29.50
Farm chicken — groene asperge - edamame - knolselder - oesterzwam
estimate≈ 450 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 95
Baverois van meloen
29.50
Melon bavarois — brunoise van mango
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 43
VRIJDAG 31 JULI & ZATERDAG 1 AUGUSTUS 2026 - VEGGIE
Structuren van tomaat & burratavegetarian
29.50
Tomato and burrata
estimate≈ 520 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
VRIJDAG 31 JULI & ZATERDAG 1 AUGUSTUS 2026 - vis
Ceviche van zeebrasempescatarian
29.50
Sea bream ceviche — soya - wortel - sesam - hijiki
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Koolvispescatarian
29.50
Haddock — groene asperge - edamame - knolselder - oesterzwam
estimate≈ 440 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 95
VRIJDAG 7 & ZATERDAG 8 AUGUSTUS 2026 - VLEES
Carpaccio van kalf
29.50
Veal carpaccio — zure room - komkommer - augurk - peultjes
estimate≈ 410 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Kalfsfilet
29.50
Veal fillet — tomaat - asperges - courgette - olijf
estimate≈ 460 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Citrusdessert
29.50
Citrus dessert
estimate≈ 350 kcal38 g carbsheavy 44
VRIJDAG 7 & ZATERDAG 8 AUGUSTUS 2026 - vis
Maatjespescatarian
29.50
Maatjes with sour cream and cucumber — zure room - komkommer - augurk - peultjes
estimate≈ 430 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Roodbaarspescatarian
29.50
Redfish with tomato and asparagus — tomaat - asperges - courgette - olijf
estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
VRIJDAG 14 & ZATERDAG 15 AUGUSTUS 2026 - VLEES
Gerookte eend
29.50
Smoked duck with daikon and apple — daikon - selder - appel
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Rundsentrecôte
29.50
Beef entrecôte with zucchini and leek — courgette - prei - venkel
estimate≈ 620 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tiramisu
29.50
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbsheavy 30
VRIJDAG 14 & ZATERDAG 15 AUGUSTUS 2026 - vis
Gerookte forelpescatarian
29.50
Smoked trout with daikon and apple — daikon - selder - appel
estimate≈ 460 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Kabeljauwpescatarian
29.50
Cod with zucchini and leek — courgette - prei - venkel
estimate≈ 420 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
VRIJDAG 21 & ZATERDAG 22 AUGUSTUS 2026 - VLEES
Courgette bloemvegetarian
29.50
Zucchini flower with tomato and napolitana sauce — structuren van tomaat - saus - napolitana
estimate≈ 410 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Iberico spiering
29.50
Iberico pork with carrot and peach — wortel - tomaat - perzik
estimate≈ 540 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 78
Miserable
29.50
estimate≈ 750 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
VRIJDAG 21 & ZATERDAG 22 AUGUSTUS 2026 - vis
Slibtongpescatarian
29.50
Sole with carrot and peach — wortel - tomaat- perzik
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 70

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Low-carb Belgian and Italian dishes

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

This restaurant offers many protein-based main courses with vegetables. There are plenty of low-carb options available.

38 diabetes-friendly · 62 dishes

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Address
Mechelsestraat 22, 3000 Leuven
Hours
Monclosed
Tue12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Wed12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Thu12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Fri12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Sat12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Sunclosed
Verlof: 23 augustus tot en met 7 september 2026
Contact
+3216606544 info@barbaleuven.be
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), barbaleuven.be/
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