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PepeNero - Leuven, Muntstraat

Muntstraat 19, 3000 Leuven

Closed now · opens 17:30

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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 9 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 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.

ANTIPASTI
Burratinavegetarian
15.50
Mozzarella with soft core, tomato salad, almond and olive espuma
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Carpaccio di carne
21.00
Beef carpaccio, arugula, capers and parmesan cream
estimate≈ 310 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Vitello tonnato
21.00
Thin slices of veal Vermouth and tuna cream
estimate≈ 340 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Bruschetta pomodoro (2 pieces)vegan
8.00
Bruschetta pomodoro (2 stuks) — Focaccia, tomato compote
estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 65
Prosciutto crudo
14.00
Parma ham "extra riserva deliria" aged 24 months
estimate≈ 210 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
FISH
Fritto misto di mare
22.00
Crispy mix of fried seafood, served with lemon and dipping sauces
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbs
Gamberi al burro di erbe
32.00
Prawns with herb butter, lemon zest, chives and basil oil
estimate≈ 520 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tonno
35.00
Tuna steak with antiboise sauce and butter beans
estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Salmone
28.00
Grilled salmon fillet with warm herb tomato and homemade béarnaise
estimate≈ 610 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Astice alla plancia
52.00
Fresh Canadian lobster (+- 600 g), salad and risotto
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67
MEAT
Polpettone
28.00
Italian meatloaf with balsamic onion sauce, sucrine and mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 720 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 65
Ossobuco alla milanese
31.00
Slow-cooked veal shank served with a rich brown veal fond and creamy saffron risotto
estimate≈ 780 kcal52 g carbs
Agnello
33.00
Lamb fillet with herb crust, eggplant compote and lamb terrine
estimate≈ 640 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tagliata di manzo
44.00
Sliced thin loin of Vacapunk beef (+/- 300g) with arugula and parmesan
estimate≈ 620 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Scaloppine di vitello
29.00
With ham, cheese and tomato cream - breaded -
estimate≈ 680 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Saltimbocca alla romana
27.00
With Parma ham, sage, white wine and meat fond
estimate≈ 540 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
PASTA
Spaghetti carbonara
22.00
With egg, pepper, pecorino and guanciale
estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbs
Spaghetti alle vongole
24.00
With venus clams, parsley, garlic and cherry tomatoes
estimate≈ 610 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 73
Linguine all’astice (2 pers.)
35.00
With lobster, tomato, chili and basil
estimate≈ 680 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 77
Rigatoni al ragù
24.00
Rigatoni pasta with rich meat ragu and parmesan espuma
estimate≈ 790 kcal65 g carbs
Cannelloni di carne
22.00
Pasta rolls with meat filling and tomato cream
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs
Capelletti mortadella
31.00
Stuffed pasta with mortadella, pistachio and stracciatella
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
VEGETABLE ESSENCE
Caesar salad
21.00
Caeser salad — Chicken, little gem lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Bistecca di sedano rapavegetarian
26.00
Celeriac steak with celeriac cream, onion demi-glace, trumpet mushrooms, frisée with balsamic and buckwheat
estimate≈ 480 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Ravioli fagioli e limone di Sorrentovegan
23.00
Vegan ravioli filled with cannellini beans, Sorrento lemon, fennel, Tropea onion and pine nuts
estimate≈ 520 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 86
Parmigiana di melanzanevegetarian
25.00
Sicilian eggplant lasagna, mozzarella and tomato sauce (no pasta)
estimate≈ 550 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 79
CHILDREN'S MENU
Pollo
12.00
Breaded chicken, apple sauce and fries
estimate≈ 720 kcal68 g carbs
Spaghetti meatballs
11.00
With tomato sauce and homemade meatballs
estimate≈ 610 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 77
Crochette al formaggiovegetarian
17.00
Artisanal cheese croquettes
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Polpette pomodoro
10.00
Meatballs in tomato sauce with mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 79
DESSERTS
Caffè deluxe
14.50
Choice of coffee or tea with 3 small desserts
estimate≈ 650 kcal60 g carbsheavy 26
Profiterolesvegetarian
13.00
Classic cream puffs with chantilly topped with chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsheavy 29
Souffle al cioccolatovegetarian
13.00
Warm chocolate cake with a liquid core and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal52 g carbsheavy 27
Panna cottavegetarian
13.00
Mascarpone-based panna cotta served with seasonal fruit
estimate≈ 420 kcal32 g carbsheavy 32
Tiramisùvegetarian
13.00
The world-famous Italian classic
estimate≈ 510 kcal38 g carbsheavy 29
Sabayonvegetarian
13.00
Whipped egg yolks and Marsala served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbsheavy 30
Dame blanchevegetarian
14.50
Homemade vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsheavy 22
Trio sorbettovegan
9.50
Raspberry, lemon, tropical
estimate≈ 240 kcal48 g carbsheavy 32

Is this menu still right?

75veggie
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Italian cuisine with vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The menu has a dedicated vegetarian section with celeriac steak and vegan ravioli with cannellini beans. You can also choose parmigiana di melanzane or burratina. The table is mixed with meat dishes like ossobuco.

13 vegetarian and 3 vegan dishes out of 38

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Low-carb Italian options

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

This restaurant offers many high-protein main courses with few carbohydrates. The fish and meat sections contain several suitable options.

14 diabetes-friendly · 38 dishes

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Address
Muntstraat 19, 3000 Leuven
Hours
Mon17:30–21:45
Tue17:30–21:45
Wed17:30–21:45
Thu17:30–21:45
Fri17:30–21:45
Sat12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:45
Sun12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:45
Contact
+3216222425 info@pepenero.be
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), pepenero.be/
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