Flemish Restaurant in Calpe
Traditional Belgian dishes, craft beer and warm hospitality, a short walk from Calpe beach — this is where to find them.
Belgian Comfort Food on the Costa Blanca
Belgian food is hard to come by on the Costa Blanca — most menus lean Spanish, Mediterranean or generically international. For genuine Flemish dishes in Calpe, the options are limited to a small handful of specialists, and Makarpi is the name that comes up first among Belgian and Dutch residents in the area. Beyond the mains, the menu runs from Dutch-style breakfasts and stuffed sandwiches through to Brussels waffles — a fuller spread than most Belgian restaurants attempt.
Stoofvlees
Classic Flemish beef stew, slow-cooked — the dish most reviewers mention first.
Croquettes
Shrimp and cheese croquettes, served the traditional Belgian way.
Scampi & Crab
House-style scampi and crab cocktail, alongside smoked salmon.
Belgian Beer
A proper Belgian beer list — ask staff for the recommended pairing with your dish.
A Taste of What's on Offer
Hours & Location
The Restaurant We Recommend in Calpe
Makarpi
Run by Nathalie, Makarpi brings together classic Belgian dishes and French culinary technique in a relaxed, family-run setting a short walk from Calpe's coastline. The kitchen's experience spans both classic European cooking and local Costa Blanca dining, giving familiar Flemish dishes a comfortable, unfussy presentation.
The setting is unpretentious — a cosy dining room and a terrace that regulars favour on warm evenings — with a menu that sticks to what it does well rather than chasing trends: croquettes, stoofvlees, seafood, and a genuine Belgian beer list to go with it.
What Diners Say
"We were made very welcome and treated like a regular. Food was exceptional in both taste and quality — the Flemish stew was fantastic."
Allan Pinkerton — Official Google ReviewDescribes Nathalie and her staff as welcoming, with good-value food and drink and a clear recommendation to eat in.
Tom Whyatt — Official Google Review"What a wonderful place! Very nice owners! The food is great!"
Linda Maarseveen — Official Google ReviewQuestions About Makarpi
Is Makarpi a Belgian restaurant?
Yes — Makarpi serves traditional Belgian and French dishes in Calpe, including stoofvlees, croquettes and a dedicated Belgian beer list.
Where is Makarpi located?
Av. Rosa de los Vientos, 19, 03710 Calp, Alicante — a short walk from Calpe beach.
What are Makarpi's opening hours?
In summer, Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 until the last guests leave, with the kitchen open until 22:00. Closed on Mondays, and usually closed for part of August — check Makarpi's Facebook page for exact dates before visiting then.
Does Makarpi take reservations?
Yes — tables can be booked by phone or by message via Facebook.
Is Makarpi family-run?
Yes — the restaurant is run by Nathalie, with a small team bringing experience from both European and local Costa Blanca kitchens.
Makarpi
Av. Rosa de los Vientos, 19, 03710 Calp, Alicante