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 Casual sidewalk cafe |
2116 4 Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 1W7 Canada +1 403 228 5377 |
Come in for a three-course meal or just coffee and desert. Colorfully decorated and offering a choice of seating from split-level restaurant to the more spacious, informal bar, this casual sidewalk cafe is located in the heart of the 4th Street restaurant district. The outdoor patio is perfect for a chilled margarita in summer. A large choice of cafe-style menu items includes pizza, pasta dishes, fajitas and fusion-influenced salads. Vegetarians will have a variety of choices, as will those with special dietary requirements. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Middle Eastern food and groceries |
116 16 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 1J5 Canada +1 403 230 0990 |
This friendly and sunny supermarket specializes in Middle Eastern foodstuffs with a focus on items from Iran. The shelves are well stocked with Persian spices, tea, condiments, canned goods, oils and delightful cooking ingredients like orange blossom water. It also serves up hot meals such as aromatic Persian-style stews with fluffy rice or kebabs of chicken or beef. Be sure to try their Arabic coffee; it is easily the best around. This is a perfect place for homesick Iranians or those wanting to try some out-of-the-ordinary Persian cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For theatrical coffees and sandwiches |
225 8 Avenue southeast Epcor Centre for Performing Arts Calgary, AB T2E 0P8 Canada +1 403 237 7832 http://www.epcorcentre.org/cgi... |
With its prime location on the main floor of the Centre for Performing Arts, this classy cafeteria caters to the theatre-goer. The café serves coffees and drinks for those looking for some pre-show, post-curtain or intermission refreshment. In addition to fine espresso drinks, you can also get glasses of red, white and sparkling wine, beer and cocktails. There is also a wide selection of desserts available. Baraka "Gourmet Kitchen" is just across the hallway and offers deli-style and grilled sandwiches and lunch entrees such as shepherd's pie and lasagna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comfy pub, stylish fare |
1136 Kensington Road NW Calgary, AB T2N 3P3 Canada +1 403 283 7443 |
It was only a matter of time before Victor Choy, proprietor of such trendy bars as The Mercury and Concorde, made his stylish mark on Kensington. The fine-lined woodwork and big windows make this a classier-than-average pub, but it's the menu that truly impresses. This is gourmet pub grub. To go with your beer there are bacon-stuffed burgers with roquefort mayonnaise, sandwiches of pepperoni on rye, baked salmon, and curried chicken salad with peaches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Italian dining |
1016 - 8 St SW Calgary, AB T2R 1K2 Canada +1 403 262 8480 http://www.bonterra.ca/ |
There is no shortage of Italian restaurants in Calgary, but most are rather nondescript. Bonterra is an elegant exception. The interior is beautiful with huge iron chandeliers, stonework, fresh flowers, a romantic courtyard and a charming Wine Room for private parties. The menu features fine Italian classics such as antipasti, thin-crust pizzas, pasta, risotto, and entrees like osso buco, beef tenderloin and halibut. Each menu item includes wine suggestions and the wine list itself is a joy: extensive, eclectic and full of tasting notes. Bonterra is cellular-free: another joy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Satisfying vegetarian cuisine |
5802 Macleod Trail South West Calgary, AB T2H 0J8 Canada +1 403 252 8830 http://www.buddhasveggie.com/ |
The spare, elegant lines of Buddha's provide few distractions from the wide variety of Asian-influenced vegetarian dishes on its menu. About 20 tables dressed in simple red and white provide ample room for up to 100 people to enjoy many pure vegetarian meals, some of which feature meat substitutes so convincing in flavor and texture, you would swear it was the real thing. The servers are prompt and efficient, and customers never have to wait long to find tables or order meals. Because every meal is vegetarian or vegan, prices for comparable servings are less expensive than in restaurants with meat in their dishes. Domestic, European and Asian wines and beers are available for CAD 4-6 apiece. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Italian and Lebanese favorites |
1009 1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0T8 Canada +1 403 286 8452 |
This charming cafe features classic Arabic dishes. Romantika offers appetizers such as baba ghanny and baked garlic shrimp, salads, pita sandwiches including falafel and donairs, and pastas like baked lasagna. There is also a lengthy pizza menu with the standard choice of toppings. The restaurant itself is bright and bistro-like with plenty of light, but the bare walls could use some colour. Still this is a fine place for satisfying pizza, pita or pasta cravings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extra cactus paddles, please |
2218 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B7 Canada +1 403 264 4777 |
Since salsa culture has become Calgary's latest craze, the owners of Casa must be smiling smugly: they have been offering the food, music and spirits of Latin America for years. The large menu includes classics such as ceviche, sopes, burritos, and steak and seafood dishes. There are also Italian dishes with a Latin American influence, such as fettuccini with cactus paddles and pizzas topped with chayote squash. There is live music here on weekend nights, and enough tequila and fruity cocktails available to inspire some hot dancing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Health-food heaven |
1304 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3C 0J2 Canada +1 403 229 2383 http://www.communitynaturalfoo... |
This large grocery is a paradise for the organically inclined. There are bookshelves loaded with health, lifestyle and herbalism books, racks of fresh organic produce, vitamins, bulk baking supplies, condiments and more varieties of lentils and soy milk than you ever thought possible. There is a small cooler of fresh beef (humanely slaughtered) to remind you that you are still in Cattle Country. The Sunflower Cafe serves up tasty vegetarian dishes, fresh juice and coffee—lunch or breakfast here will cost about CAD 5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A celebration of steak |
237 8 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 5C3 Canada +1 403 264 9494 |
Inhabiting the historic Burns Building, this restaurant is a perfect spot to enjoy Calgary's contribution to world cuisine: fine steaks. The menu features an array of contemporary entrees including rack of lamb, salmon, and chicken breast. The focus here, however, is beef. Drinkwaters offers three different cuts of Alberta AAA Beef in portions ranging from petite 6oz portions to impressive 14oz steaks. The room itself is beautiful with enormous pillars reaching to a high, curved ceiling and the lounge is a classy spot for a bit of spirits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More tahini, your majesty. |
803 - 1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 7N2 Canada +1 403 269 5464 http://www.falafelking.ca/ |
Bored by burgers and sick of subs? This little shop celebrates the king of Middle Eastern fast food: the almighty falafel. The fresh falafel sandwiches here are wonderful; meat-o-philes will love the beef or chicken shawarma. Do not forget to pile the baba ghanouj, homous, and tabouli on the side. Freshly squeezed juices are available to wash it all down. The interior features some bizarre landscape murals and a peculiar collection of knick-knacks that have nothing to do with the cuisine. No matter. Just take your meal to go. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthy, delicious noodles |
3132 26th Street Northeast Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z1 Canada +1 403 250 8123 |
This cozy little noodle house does a booming business these days, partly due to the fact that people are more health conscious and dodging the burger and fries trip. The other reason is the great tasting food. Fat Kee offers delicious Asian fare like spring rolls and noodles, at really reasonable prices. Choose from their soups and noodle dishes along with three kinds of rice and a choice of chicken, beef or rib dishes for your entrée. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Noodles with a view |
D100 3rd Avenue Calgary, AB T2G 0B7 Canada +1 403 237 7321 |
This bright Chinatown restaurant specializes in Hong Kong-style cuisine. The extensive menu features familiar and tasty Chinese specialties including noodles, Chinese barbecue, duck and chicken dishes, curries, seafood, beef and pork dishes, rice bowls and much more. The decor is rather plain and cafeteria-style, but the service is friendly and the big second-floor windows give an excellent view of the busy neighborhood. Come for lunch on the weekend and enjoy some tasty noodles while watching Chinatown bustle below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A quiet, romantic sojourn |
2004 4th Street South West Calgary, AB T2S 1W5 Canada +1 403 228 6068 |
The Kremlin offers a quiet, romantic sojourn for even the busiest of people. Nice touches like candlelight and an eclectic mixture of artifacts and treasures on the walls, along with polite and friendly service, create a warm and private atmosphere. Seating for 30 is available along with a fusion type menu, which includes homemade soups and sandwiches, pasta dishes and dessert. A number of wines and mixed drinks are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Another guava-rita, por favore |
2116 4th Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 1W7 Canada +1 403 228 5377 |
This charming cantina is a celebration of Latin American cuisine. The menu features fine tapas such as cerviche, fried green plantains, chorizo sausage, and fried yucca. The bar menu is worth particular attention. It offers margaritas mixed with fresh fruit: tamarind and guava, wonderful sangria and South American cocktails. The dining room is beautiful, furnished with Latin American cabinetry and art, and unusual leather chairs. There is live music on the weekends. What a perfect place for a casual meal washed down with several fruity cocktails. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Child friendly restaurant |
8 Parkdale Crescent North West Calgary, AB T2N 3T8 Canada +1 403 270 7810 |
Small and intimate, the Lazy Loaf & Kettle is actually a two-in-one facility. One side is an old-fashioned store that sells baked goods made from scratch; the other side is a cozy café bar, where you can enjoy an intimate meal at tables for two or four. In addition to an excellent assortment (and generous portions) of soups, enjoy baked goods and desserts at excellent prices. This spot is so child-friendly, it maintains a playroom for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ciao bella |
1935 Uxbridge Drive Northwest Stadium Shopping Centre Calgary, AB T2N 2V2 Canada +1 403 220 0222 http://www.lucianosrestaurant.com |
This friendly eatery is bright with quirky grape-shaped light fixtures, ubiquitous checkered tablecloths and a young, attractive staff. The cuisine might be best described as 'fun Italian' that features such favourites as Gnocchi, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala and pizzas. Their selection of pastas is lengthy and servings are enormous. While Italian-food purists might scoff at the less traditional dishes, such as the General Po Hunan Pasta, Luciano's offers enjoyable and affordable meals in a casual atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Italian and Mediterranean |
1001 1 Street SW 10 Avenue Southwest and 1 Stree Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0T8 Canada +1 403 263 1112 |
This new Italian restaurant occupies a charming old building in Calgary's downtown. The interior walls feature large and garish murals of Italian scenes, and the intimate tables are set with classy linens and candles. Both the lunch and dinner menu contain classic Italian dishes such as minestrone soup, homemade pasta (angel hair with snow crab is especially popular), and traditional veal, steak and chicken dishes. There are also a few Middle Eastern dishes such as kebabs and tabouli salad. The wine list is rather small, with most selections available at moderate rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic dining downtown |
121 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B4 Canada +1 403 232 8080 |
Martin's pays homage to historic Calgary with walls lined with black and white photos from the city's colourful past and wooden furniture and floors reminiscent of another era. The menu is decidedly modern with an eclectic variety of dishes that includes blackened cheeseburgers, sesame crusted sole with scallion ginger oil, and triple-pepper crusted New York steak. There are also salads, pasta and chicken entrees. The wine list features 13 wines available by the glass for about CAD6 each. There is a lounge upstairs and a small patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Indian dining |
100 1204 Kensington Road Northwest Calgary, AB T2N 3P5 Canada +1 403 270 3133 |
This smoke-free Kensington restaurant, accented with marble floors and carved woodwork, specializes in delicious Indian cuisine. The menu features baked specialties from their tandoor oven such as tandoori murgh and murgh malai tikka. There are lamb, chicken, beef and seafood dishes, a long list of vegetarian specialties, and Indian appetizers, soups, breads and desserts. The liquor list includes Indian beers and wines ranging. Maurya offers weekday lunch and Sunday brunch buffets. They also do catering. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant sushi house |
7-1915 32 Avenue North East Calgary, AB T2E 6R6 Canada +1 403 250 1688 |
With cherry wood accents, paper lanterns and subtle lighting, this restaurant is an elegant venue for fine Japanese dining. The menu features traditional Japanese cuisine including salad, don, noodles, tempura, yakimono, and, of course, a wide assortment of sushi. Misai is fully licensed and a range of sake and Japanese beer is available. VIP tatami rooms are suited to meetings or private functions, and a free shuttle service is available for large luncheon groups or dinner guests from northeast hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A healthy and fresh alternative |
405, 5005 Dalhousie Drive Northwest Calgary, AB T3A 5R8 Canada +1 403 286 7779 |
The Mongolie Grill is a large restaurant that seats about 75 and offers a fresh and healthy alternative to the regular dining scene. You pay by the gram, and after selecting the various fillings such as seafood, raw vegetables, meats and spices, the cooks go to work, and create their magic. It is a nice way to spend an evening and the stir-fries are always quick and delicious. Because it is the only one of its kind in the NW area, they do a booming business at lunchtime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime Rib like no other |
345 10th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0A5 Canada +1 403 262 5541 |
Mother Tucker's serves delicious Alberta beef: their specialty is Prime Rib. They also offer chicken, seafood, ribs and a selection of excellent vegetarian choices, including a salad bar with over 60 items. Brunch is served on Sundays. The selection of ales and lagers is large and you will find great prices on the red and white house wines. Mother Tucker's is decorated in dark woods and rich reds and offers a formal dining room as well as a lounge featuring pool tables, dartboards and an identical menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greeks bearing gifts |
2012 4 Street Southwest Beltline Calgary, AB T2S 1W5 Canada +1 403 228 0270 |
Though restaurants open and close along trendy Fourth Street with alarming frequency, this tiny Greek bistro manages to persist. Charm and great food seem to go a long way. Painted in the welcoming light blue wash that typifies Greek restaurants, Paros offers diners classic dishes that are lovingly prepared. The menu includes appetizers, salads and main dishes such as keftides, lamb paidaika, souvlaki and shish kebabs. There are also platters available for couples to share and an interesting wine list that features Greek wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty Indonesian cuisine |
1604 14 Street South West Calgary, AB T3C 1E2 Canada +1 403 244 0645 |
This charming restaurant is a perfect place to discover the spicy cuisine of Indonesia. The dinner menu is vast and features dishes made with beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, pork, and egg and bean curd. The chicken with lemon leaves and paprika is especially good, and the aduk aduk sate is reputed to be the best in the city. Helpful serving staff is happy to decipher the menu for novices. The decor is simple, with walls hanging with colourful Indonesian handicrafts. Clearly the attention is focused on the tasty cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining at its plushest |
125 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 1B4 Canada +1 403 263 3262 |
Formerly housing the Bank of Nova Scotia, this heritage building on Stephen Avenue is now the home to one of Calgary's fine dining rooms. There are few restaurants this plush in Calgary, with huge chandeliers, marble bartops and a curved Opera House-style staircase. The menu matches the decor, with elegant dishes such as salmon carpaccio and rosemary-scented rack of lamb with marsala. There is a separate lunch menu, a tapas list in the lounge and an upstairs humidor with cigars and fine ports and cognacs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh noodle soups |
2110 Crowchild Trail Northwest Calgary, AB T3B 4Z1 Canada +1 403 282 2553 |
It is easy to forget you are in the middle of Calgary's bustling Chinatown while dining in this Vietnamese eatery. The subdued colours and lighting make for a quiet and enjoyable meal. Y2K offers up traditional Vietnamese dishes such as deep fried quails and spring rolls, egg noodle soups, rice bowls, stir fried noodles and vermicelli selections. Their is a wide selection of vegetarian, prawn, beef and chicken dishes. The beef noodle soup is especially fantastic. Drop by for authentic Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable Chinatown prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bountiful bagels |
513 - 8 Avenue Southwest Penny Lane Mall Calgary, AB T2P 1G3 Canada +1 403 296 1353 |
This sunny downtown eatery is a perfect stop for a quick lunch. Schwartzie serves up a wide selection of fresh bagels ranging from the traditional, like sourdough and poppy seed, to more adventurous rings like focaccia and fruit. Add one of Schwartzie's custom "schmears," consisting of cream cheeses with flavours like salsa and black peppercorn, for a filling meal. Schwartie's also offers "bagelwiches," panini sandwiches, fresh soups and chili. Comfortable stools and friendly staff make this bagel shop worth a noon visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For nocturnal chop-sticking |
555-11th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 1P6 Canada +1 403 234 8088 http://www.singaporesams.com/ |
For many Calgarians, a lifelong love of Asian food began with a dinner at Sam's. This stylish restaurant features dishes representing a wide range of Asian cuisines. You can find Peking, Cantonese, and Thai dishes on their extensive menu. There is also a Mongolian-style grill where diners assemble their own veggie, meat and sauce combinations and are charged by weight. Lunch and dinner buffets are available. There is nothing daring on the menu, but all the familiar favourites are here. Sam's is open late for midnight ginger beef cravings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine food from Naples |
24 4th Street Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 3R7 Canada +1 403 232 8901 http://www.ilsogno.org/ |
This elegant Italian dining room is a welcome addition to Calgary's Italian cuisine scene. Specializing in cuisine from Naples, the kitchen turns out pasta, veal, lamb, seafood, rabbit and beef dishes traditionally styled with flavours of rosemary, fennel and fresh tomatoes. Their lunch menu offers up lighter fare, and a Sunday brunch features sublime dishes including the delightfully-named Eggs in Purgatory: a tasty baked egg dish. The small wine list features an international selection, and the decor is reminiscent of an Italian villa with fresh flowers, earth-tone walls and rustic chandeliers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plush surroundings and privacy |
909 17 Ave Southwest Calgary, AB T2T 0A4 Canada +1 403 244 2333 |
Moroccan music plays quietly in the background as you enter the luxurious Sultan's Tent and are seated at a table draped to offer privacy and intimacy. Lean back on beautiful plush pillows while your hands are washed with rose water—all of the eating is done without cutlery. Enjoy the rich experience of Moroccan food with its subtle flavors and scents: delicious, aromatic soups, stews and couscous accompanied by marinated vegetables. Wash down your meal with delicious mint tea and top it off with one of the succulently sweet desserts available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty Indian cuisine |
201 10 Street Northwest Suite 5 Calgary, AB T2N 1V5 Canada +1 403 270 4012 |
This small Indian restaurant in trendy Kensington offers fine and spicy dining at reasonable prices. The menu features classic Indian dishes such as butter chicken, vindaloo, mulligatawny soup, and vegetable korma. Their tandoori oven turns out baked specialties like chicken tikka and tandoori prawns. The decor is subdued and intimate with linens on the tables, warm murals on the walls and gently spinning fans that do more to relax the diner than actually cool the room. There is a daily lunch buffet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant downtown dining |
12 Stephen Avenue Southeast Hyatt Regency Calgary Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 Canada +1 403 537 4449 / +1 403 717 1234 (Hotel) http://www.thomsonsrestaurant.... |
This elegant dining room is part of the new Hyatt Regency Hotel on Stephen Avenue Walk. The restaurant inhabits a charming historic building and the decor emphasizes the room's history with iron chandeliers and original brickwork. The dinner menu features inspired versions of fine entrees including sea bass, grilled ahi tuna, veal, steaks, rack of lamb and venison chops. The lunch menu offers lighter fare such as pastas and sandwiches, and the breakfast menu features both a buffet and a la carte items. If you are a hotel guest, you can order the food from here via room service, so go ahead and enjoy! Review © 2007, Wcities |