Restaurants
Calgary is a fantastic place to wine and dine and the range and standard of restaurants is simply outstanding. Calgary restaurants cater to locals and visitors alike with cuisine from all corners of the world. It is no wonder that dining out has become one of Calgary’s favorite pastimes!
Please view our list of recommended Calgary restaurants below, categorized by cuisine.
Calgary Italian Restaurants
Teatro
Set in a former banking hall in downtown Calgary. Fine Italian cuisine with carefully chosen, mostly local ingredients. Winner of the Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” for 2008.
For more information visit www.teatro-rest.com.
200 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta
Tel: 403 290 1012
Il Giardino
Located on the trendy 17th Ave SW, fun atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and reasonable prices.
For more information visit www.ilgiardinoristorante.ca.
344 17th Ave. SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 541 0088
Calgary Fine Dining
River Cafe
Probably the most beautiful and unusual location of any Calgary restaurant, on a traffic-free island in the middle of the city. Exceptionally fine “seasonally Canadian cuisine”.
For more information visit www.river-cafe.com.
Located in Prince’s Island Park, access from Jaipur Bridge from Eau Claire Market at 3rd St SW
Tel: 403 261 7670
The Belvedere
Modern stylish restaurant in the heart of downtown Calgary. Exceptional service, serving Hâute Cuisine in a New York atmosphere.
For more information visit www.thebelvedere.ca.
107 - 8th Ave. SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 265 9595
Calgary Pub Food
Wild Wood
Located in the trendy 4th St area of Calgary, downstairs is a brew pub with a selection of fine ales and gourmet pub style food. Upstairs is the Grill with a more sophisticated dining experience and the same great beer.
For more information visit www.wildwoodgrill.ca.
2417 4th St SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 228 9113
Ceilis on 7th
Lively Irish pub with good pub food in the heart of downtown.
For more information visit www.ceilis.com.
803 - 8th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 265 1200
Calgary Indian Restaurants
Taj Mahal
Located on Macleod trail in the south of Calgary. Authentic cuisine made in an Indian clay oven and an Indian inspired setting.
For more information visit www.tajmahalcalgary.net.
4816 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 243 6362
Glory of India
Located right in the centre of Calgary. Meticulous blending and preparation of spices result in truly auhtentic cuisine from the north of India.
For more information visit www.gloryofindia.com.
515 - 4th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 263 8804
Calgary Canadian Restaurants
Blink Restaurant & Bar
Historic setting in the heart of downtown Calgary. Contemporary food influenced by local Alberta produce.
For more information visit www.blinkcalgary.com.
111 8th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 263 5330
Buzzard’s Restaurant & Bar
Famous cowboy style restaurant in the centre of Calgary for over 28 years. Great for AAA Alberta steaks and buffalo ribs!
For more information visit www.cowboycuisine.com.
140 - 10th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 264 6959
Calgary Chinese Restaurants
Howon
Long standing restaurant in Calgary’s Chinatown. Great food, lively atmosphere and reasonable prices.
For more information visit www.howon.ca.
115, 2nd Avenue SE, 2nd Floor, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 266 2234
Buddha’s Veggie Restaurant
Located in the south of Calgary. Excellent vegetarian food with no MSG.
For more information visit www.buddhasveggie.com.
5802 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Alberta
Tel: 403 252 8830
