Calgary's Best Restaurants

Smack dab in the middle of 17th ave, Una is Calgary's hottest pizza spot.  They serve up thin crust pizzas that will make even deep dish fans weak in the knees. Try their mushroom pizza with truffle oil! Yummm. Note this place is always crowded and always has a line up and prices are not cheap for a thin crust pizza.

Mention "ramen" in Calgary and Shiki Menya will 100% enter the conversation. This hip place in Bridgeland is known for limiting the number of ramen bowls released daily and the long waitlist that results. Whenever I go I can't NOT get the Chili Goma. The broth, the noodles, the spicy level, everything is perfection! 

Native tongues is known for it's small, juicy and flavourful soft tacos and delicious margaritas.  I'd recommend going on a Tuesday for $2.99 tacos and ordering a mezcalgarita.  As with others on this list, the usual warning applies - expect a waitlist for a table.  However, there are often a few spots available at the bar.

Modern Steak has two locations, one in Kensington and one on Stephen Avenue. My fave is the Stephen ave location because of the rooftop patio with gorgeous views of the Calgary tower and downtown. Naturally the food is also spectacular.  Highly recommend for a more extravagant night out.

Delicious! Alloy has been featured in Avenue Magazine multiple times as a top Calgary restaurant and for good reason. The food is spectacular and the drinks are really good. Be prepared to pay more for your dishes here, but trust me it is worth it. The beef short rib is to DIE FOR. 

Chairman's is amazzzzing. It's stunning gold decor and big room, elegant atmosphere makes you feel you've left Calgary and been transported to LA, or I donno, somewhere that's not here.  I would definitely return and would highly recommend for a fancy night out or to make a special occasion extra special.

If you want new and popular Lulu Bar is your place. Located on 17th Ave it is always bumping and has a wicked patio. They also have an awesome cocktail menu. Shout out to the Lamborghini Mercy - best drink on it. 

Model Milk is also on 17 ave and it's been around for a decent amount of time. I think the reason it's survived the last 2 or so local recessions is because of it's amazing food. Really quality ingredients and great flavour combinations.

When you ask people about their favorite restaurants in Calgary it's only a matter of time before Ten Foot Henry comes up. Note that this restaurant is "vegetable-anchored" meaning that while they serve meat, vegetables are the main focus behind their menu offerings.

Noble Pie started as a small pizza pop-up within Eighty Eight brewing but quickly took on a life of it's own. This New York style pizza is truly delicious. Expect big floppy slices of heaven. They now have their own digs downtown Calgary, you can't stay in but you can order pick-up or delivery.

Connie and John are famous local chef's who we already know because of Charcut, Charbar and Alley Burger. They've now added pizza to their repertoire, because why not?  This pizza stands up the Connie & John's name. It's cheese and greasy in the best way possible. Get it to go from Charbar or pick-up from their new Blush Lane location in Marda Loop.

Detroit style pizza is having a moment in Calgary. This uber-thick crust pizza is fluffy yet heavily cheese-laden and definitely filling. Take-out only!

Native Tongues is part of the well known collection of restaurants that make up the Thank-you Hospitality Group.  Known for their small, juicy, soft-shell tacos and margarita collection Native Tongues is a go-to taco destination.

Full disclosure I haven't yet been to Tu Taco. But I will soon! I have heard good things and I really want to try the birria tacos! Will report back ASAP.

Hidden in an unlikely location, Moose & Poncho serve up delicious tacos in a small Asian mall downtown. Recently they opened a second location at First Sreet market. 

This is a cross between a market and a food court, which means it has something for everyone. Visit Alforno, Friends with Benedicts, La Mano, Moose n Poncho, Pure Street Food, Saffron Street and more.

I am a person who is always down for a good sandwich. Alumni focuses in on what makes them the greatest!  These aren't "light" sandwiches if that's what you're expecting, these are hearty, meal-sized sandwiches.  And any sandwich shop that serves draft beer is A-okay in my books.

There are so many good BBQ places but I especially like Comery Block because not only do they have amazing BBQ, they are located on 17th ave, have a sweet patio and have a solid cocktail menu. Yes, please.  I'll see you there Monday for pork rib night!