Calgary's Best Restaurants 2020

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 $2.50 tacos or to their late night happy hour (after 10pm) for $3 tacos.  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.

I'll start off by admitting I've never been to Teatro and that's how I know it's good. The fact that regular poor folk like myself don't go there must mean it's elite.  Also, it's on every recommended restaurant list in town so they must be doing something right.  My friend told me he went there for a date and a plate of 5 tortellini was $28. For that reason, I feel like this restaurant is best for only the most special of occasions.  

I haven't been to Alloy either so these reviews are pretty useless aren't they? I put it on the list though because it's on every other list. So I have to go with what the people say. Also the pics look beautiful. Have you been? Would you recommend it? Is it romantic? Is it special? As soon as I get there myself I'll let cha know.

Ah ha! Finally a fancy place that I have been to.  Personally Chairman's is too good for me.  But you're better than me so you should go. I joke. Chairman's is amazzzzing though. 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 forward" meaning that while they serve meat, vegetables are the main focus behind their menu offerings.

I love Bookers! I feel like their BBQ is a staple in my diet. Every time I go I get a hurricane and the burnt rib ends. They are so good it's hard to order anything else, but their tacos, nachos, ribs, sides, everything is amazing. You can't go wrong here.

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!