Kalypta Tapas Bar & World Kitchen

Parijsstraat 21, 3000 Leuven

Closed now · opens 11:30

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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.

ICE CREAM

Chocolate Ice Cream Coupe

8.00

COUPE CHOCOLADE IJS

estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31

Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramelized Walnuts

8.00

VANILLE IJS MET GEKARAMELISEERDE WALNOTEN

estimate≈ 420 kcal40 g carbsheavy 35

Stuffed Dame Coconut

8.00

GEVULDE DAME KOKOSNOOT

estimate≈ 500 kcal45 g carbsheavy 32

Kids Ice Cream

6.00

KINDERIJSJE

estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs

Yogurt Ice Cream with Blanched Forest Fruits

8.00

YOGHURTIJS MET BLANCHE BOSVRUCHTEN

estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbs

Cold Tapas

Chorizo, Serrano and Manchego Cheese

7.50

Chorizo, serrano en manchegokaas

estimate≈ 480 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Hot Salsavegan

7.50

Tortilla chips met guacamole en hot salsa

estimate≈ 550 kcal52 g carbs

Small Mixed Saladvegetarian

4.00

Klein mixed slaatje

estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Marinated Olivesvegan

7.00

Gemarineerde olijven

estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Warm Tapas

Pan con Ajovegetarian

6.00

Pan con ajo (lookbroodjes) — Garlic bread

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs

Pan Andalusiavegan

6.50

Pan andalusia (met look en tomaat) — With garlic and tomato

estimate≈ 300 kcal38 g carbs

Pan con Tomate and Pestovegetarian

6.50

Pan con tomate et pesto

estimate≈ 340 kcal36 g carbs

Mixed Panvegetarian

7.50

Mixed pan (van elke soort) — A variety of each kind

estimate≈ 450 kcal50 g carbs

Chicken, Scampi, Prawn Mix

10.50

Kip, scampi, gamba mix

estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Grilled Squid

8.50

Gegrilde inktvisjes in een pittige tomatensaus — In a spicy tomato sauce

estimate≈ 260 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82

Patatas Bravas with Aioli

6.50

Patatas bravas met een aioli sausje

estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbs

Patatas Bravas with Spicy Tomato Saucevegan

6.50

Patatas bravas met pikant tomatensausje

estimate≈ 360 kcal38 g carbs

Tortilla Pollo

7.00

estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Tortilla Carne

7.00

estimate≈ 350 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Tortilla Vegetarianovegetarian

7.00

estimate≈ 280 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Baked Fetavegetarian

8.50

Warme feta uit oven — Warm feta from the oven

estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Albondigas

10.00

estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Scampi in curry sauce

11.00

Scampi in een curry sausje

estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Scampi in spicy sauce

11.00

Scampi in een pikant sausje

estimate≈ 210 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Fried scampi with aioli sauce

10.50

Gefrituurde scampi met aioli saus

estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Fritura mista

10.50

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Cheese balls with aioli saucevegetarian

7.00

Kaasballetjes met aioli saus

estimate≈ 310 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Sepia with garlic

9.00

Sepia met look

estimate≈ 240 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Tapas

Tapas mix for 1 person

20.50

Tapasmix voor 1 pers. — Scampi, gamba, chorizo, calamares, cheese balls, serrano ham, manchego cheese, patatas bravas, garlic bread and salad

estimate≈ 1100 kcal65 g carbs

Tapas mix for 2 people

47.00

Tapasmix voor 2 pers. — Scampi, gamba, guacamole with tortilla chips, filled tortitas, calamares, patatas bravas, garlic bread, cheese

estimate≈ 2100 kcal130 g carbsheavy 28

Tapas mix for 3 people

70.00

Tapasmix voor 3 pers. — Scampi, gamba, guacamole with tortilla chips, filled tortitas, calamares, patatas bravas, garlic bread, cheese

estimate≈ 3150 kcal195 g carbsheavy 21

Snack mix

23.00

Hapjes mix — Garlic bread, cheese balls, patatas bravas and calamares

estimate≈ 1200 kcal110 g carbsheavy 41

Starters

Caldo verde

7.00

Portuguese soup with vegetables and chorizo

estimate≈ 180 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Indian scampi with garlic

16.00

Scampi indisch met look

estimate≈ 260 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Scampi Kalypta

16.00

Scampi with serrano ham and feta

estimate≈ 340 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Tortilla rolls (3pcs)

17.50

Tortilla pollo,carne en veggie rolls (3st.) — Chicken, meat and veggie rolls

estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs

Children's Dishes

Half pasta bolognese

12.50

Halve pasta bolognaise

estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 69

Chicken chunks with sauce and fries

12.50

Kippenblokjes met saus en frieten

estimate≈ 650 kcal50 g carbs

Kids burrito with chicken

12.50

Kinder burrito met kip

estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 71

PORTUGAL

Cata planapescatarian

26.00

Portuguese fish platter with gambas, scampi, mussels, venus clams, salmon fillet, tomatoes, mint and lemon

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 85

Royal Doradepescatarian

24.00

Whole dorade, perfectly grilled, served with fried potatoes and salad.

estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

CLASSICS

Rack of Lamb

28.00

Lamskroontje — With white wine or cherry tomatoes, beans, potatoes and a small salad.

estimate≈ 720 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Steak

22.00

With fries and a small salad.

estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs

Choice of Sauce

2.50

Saus naar keuze — Pizzaiola/curry/mexicano/mushroom/mushroom cream/pepper cream

estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

SALADS

Mixed Saladvegetarian

17.00

Gemengde Sla — Cucumber, tomato, artichoke, mixed salad, broccoli, green beans, garlic bread and patatas bravas.

estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66

Southern Summer Salad

19.00

Zuiderse zomersla — Serrano, feta cheese, cucumbers, broccoli, olives, lettuce, stuffed peppers.

estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Montana's Saladvegetarian

18.00

Montana’s slaatje — Mixed salad, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, pickled peppers, mozzarella and fresh basil.

estimate≈ 520 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Summer Saladpescatarian

22.00

Zomersla — With scampi, shrimp, guacamole and a tasty dressing.

estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Salade Kalypta

23.00

Mixed salad with fried potatoes, scampi, prawns, chicken, feta and arugula.

estimate≈ 780 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

ITALY

Preferito di Francescopescatarian

25.00

Brochette of prawns and scampi, mixed salad and Roman-style potatoes

estimate≈ 620 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Spaghetti Carbonara

17.00

Parmigiano, bacon, eggs and cream

estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbs

Pasta Bolognaise

17.00

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 65

Pasta al Pesto

17.00

Homemade pesto and pine nuts

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbs

Pasta ai Formaggi

17.50

Gorgonzola, feta, parmigiano

estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbs

Pasta Kalypta

22.00

Spaghetti with scampi, serrano, feta and mint pesto

estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbs

Pasta Incartocciata

23.00

Pasta in parchment with mussels, venus clams, prawns, scampi and basil snippets

estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 71

Lasagna Bolognaise

17.00

estimate≈ 720 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 65

Lasagna Vegetarianovegetarian

17.00

estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 70

Penne with scampi in curry sauce

23.00

Penne met scampi in curry saus

estimate≈ 740 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 65

Gamberoni ala grillia

25.00

6 grilled prawns, potato in skin, white wine, pesto, celery and leek

estimate≈ 610 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

SPAIN

Queen gamba

25.00

Grilled prawns and rice with aubergines, courgettes and curry.

estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 77

Zarzuela

26.00

Spanish fish platter with prawns, scampi, mussels, venus clams, calamari, fish, tomatoes, peppers, saffron and basmati rice

estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77

Paella for 2

55.00

Paella voor 2p. — With chicken, seafood, saffron and chorizo.

estimate≈ 1100 kcal90 g carbs

GREECE

Grilled lamb cutlets

23.00

Gegrilde lamskoteletjes — With oven-baked Greek potatoes (5 pcs).

estimate≈ 780 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

Lamb cutlets paidakia

24.00

Lamskoteletjes paidakia — A Greco-Roman recipe with feta, green beans and potatoes.

estimate≈ 820 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Greek grill platter

26.00

Griekse grillschotel — Grilled lamb, chicken, beef, merguez with Greek potatoes and a Greek salad.

estimate≈ 950 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Lamsnootjes

28.00

With pepper cream or feta sauce, potatoes and salad (flambéed at the table).

estimate≈ 880 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68

Gygot kalispera

28.00

Leg of lamb with baby potatoes in a chestnut mushroom and red wine sauce and Greek salad (flambéed at the table).

estimate≈ 840 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Moussaka

18.00

Greek oven dish with minced meat, potatoes, vegetables and feta.

estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Greek gratinvegetarian

18.00

Griekse gratin — Feta, potatoes, aubergines, tomatoes, basil pesto.

estimate≈ 550 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Omgevallen kalifvegetarian

18.00

Oven dish with courgettes, aubergines, potatoes, basil pesto, feta and cream, Greek salad.

estimate≈ 620 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

MEXICO

Pescada a la Veracruzana

26.00

With rice and salad (fish with chilies, tomatoes, capers and green olives).

estimate≈ 610 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 77

Chili con Carne

18.50

With chili and rice (mixed minced meat, corn, red beans and chili peppers).

estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 82

Mexican chicken burrito

22.00

Mexicaanse burrito met kip — Chicken, vegetables, red beans, corn.

estimate≈ 850 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 72

Tacos Mix

22.00

Corn tacos with minced meat, chicken and vegetables.

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 75

Tortilla's pollo carne

22.00

estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbs

Tortilla's carne

20.00

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbs

Tortilla's mex pollo

20.00

estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 71

Tortilla's mex vegetarianovegetarian

20.00

estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66

FAJITAS

Fajita’s vegetarianvegetarian

19.00

Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a salad and 3 sauces.

estimate≈ 650 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 72

Fajitas Pollo

20.00

Fajita’s pollo — Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a side salad and 3 sauces

estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70

Fajitas Scampi

23.00

Fajita’s scampi’s — Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a side salad and 3 sauces

estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77

Fajitas Lamb

22.00

Fajita’s lam — Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a side salad and 3 sauces

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

Fajitas Carne

21.00

Fajita’s carne — Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a side salad and 3 sauces

estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbs

Fajitas Mix (pollo, scampi, carne)

22.00

Fajita’s mix (pollo,scampi,carne) — Small tortillas to fill yourself, accompanied by a side salad and 3 sauces

estimate≈ 800 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69

NEPAL & INDIA

Indian Style Scampi

24.00

Scampi op Indische wijze — with curry, rice and salad

estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77

Masala Fish Curry

25.00

Masala viscurry — served with basmati rice

estimate≈ 620 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77

Kerala Prawns

25.00

Kerala gamba's — with Indian spices and coconut milk

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 73

Chicken Biryani

18.00

Biryani kip — Indian rice dish with chicken, vegetables and cashews

estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 82

Lamb Curry

20.50

Lamscurry — with feta, peas, bell pepper, served with basmati rice and side salad

estimate≈ 780 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 75

Murgy Kalya

20.00

Fried chicken with Indian spices and coconut milk, accompanied by a side salad and basmati rice

estimate≈ 740 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77

Chicken Tikka Masala

19.00

Tender tandoori chicken pieces stewed in fresh ground masala, served with basmati rice

estimate≈ 690 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77

VEGETARIAN

Vegetable Curryvegetarian

17.50

Groentencurry met basmati-rijst — with basmati rice

estimate≈ 580 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 78

Palak Paneervegetarian

18.00

Fried tofu with spinach and tomato cream sauce, rice and salad

estimate≈ 610 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 82

Vegetable Biryanivegetarian

17.00

Biryani met groenten — Indian rice dish with vegetables

estimate≈ 620 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 70

Suggested Menu

Everest Momo

15.00

Nepalese dumplings filled with minced chicken, ginger, garlic and fresh herbs. Steamed

estimate≈ 350 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 71

Paella Valenciana

26.00

Traditional Spanish rice dish with saffron, seafood, chicken, vegetables and chorizo

estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73

Mexican Grill Platter

26.00

Mexicaanse grilschotel — Grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, steak, prawns and calamari served with potatoes and side salad

estimate≈ 920 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 66

Sizzling Fajita

23.00

Grilled chicken with bell pepper and onion, served with wraps, salsa, guacamole and sour cream

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69

Spare Ribs

24.00

Tender and slow-cooked with a spicy marinade. Served with fries, fresh salad and sauce

estimate≈ 980 kcal65 g carbs

Himalaya vege mixedvegetarian

18.00

Nepalese vegetable curry with peas, paneer, potatoes and cauliflower, seasoned with freshly ground masala

estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 71

Summer grill special

28.00

A sunny combination of ribs, lamb chops and chicken, grilled and served with a light, fresh salad

estimate≈ 850 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Chicken Tajine

20.00

Tajine kip — Cooked chicken and vegetables in an earthenware pot served with couscous

estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 85

Vege Tajinevegetarian

18.00

Tajine vege — Vegetables in an earthenware pot served with couscous

estimate≈ 480 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 86

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World cuisine with vegetarian options

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You can choose dishes like palak paneer, vegetable curry and vegetarian fajitas. There are various tapas such as patatas bravas and cheese balls. The menu contains plenty of meat and fish for a mixed table.

23 vegetarian and 4 vegan dishes out of 104

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Address: Parijsstraat 21, 3000 Leuven
Hours: Mon11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Tue17:30–22:00
Wed11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Thu11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Fri11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Sat11:30–22:00
Sun11:30–22:00
Vanaf 1 oktober 2026 gelden de nieuwe openingsuren: Maandag: gesloten, Dinsdag t/m vrijdag: Lunch 11.30-14.30, Diner 17.30-22.00, Zaterdag & zondag: 11.30-22.00
Contact: +3216232406 info@kalypta.be
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), kalypta.be/
Record: completeness 83 %, confidence 84 %

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