Where to Eat in Calgary
Food scene
I'm a huge foodie who always tries a different place every time I eat out. These are the few places I break my rule for.
Tacos, empanadas, tamales and more classic Latin American food available for take-out inside a grocery store. 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
Unimarket
2405 Edmonton TrailTacos, empanadas, tamales and more classic Latin American food available for take-out inside a grocery store. 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
The most well-known Italian supermarket in Calgary. Great stop for authentic Italian pizza, coffee, pasta, cakes, and European groceries. 5 blocks from your Airbnb.
65 moradores locais recomendam
Lina's Italian Market & Cafe
2202 Centre St NEThe most well-known Italian supermarket in Calgary. Great stop for authentic Italian pizza, coffee, pasta, cakes, and European groceries. 5 blocks from your Airbnb.
My top recommendation for dine-in brunch. Every dish is beautifully plated and sure to impress your Instagram followers. Reservations recommended.
19 moradores locais recomendam
ZCREW Cafe
401 11 Ave SEMy top recommendation for dine-in brunch. Every dish is beautifully plated and sure to impress your Instagram followers. Reservations recommended.
There are a number of amazing small-batch local ice cream shops in Calgary. Village is one of the originals that started the scene. I recommend the Melted Chocolate and North 49 Honeyberry.
165 moradores locais recomendam
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEThere are a number of amazing small-batch local ice cream shops in Calgary. Village is one of the originals that started the scene. I recommend the Melted Chocolate and North 49 Honeyberry.
Not your average cafe - they're licensed, open late and have great food too. My favorite place to indulge in a slice of cake. Attracts a significant European and African crowd. Part of Calgary's jazz scene.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Kawa Espresso Bar
1333 8 St SWNot your average cafe - they're licensed, open late and have great food too. My favorite place to indulge in a slice of cake. Attracts a significant European and African crowd. Part of Calgary's jazz scene.
Every office worker and their boss has been here. Trendy upscale food and cocktails. Popular venue for corporate parties and date night. $$$
49 moradores locais recomendam
Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWEvery office worker and their boss has been here. Trendy upscale food and cocktails. Popular venue for corporate parties and date night. $$$
Best banh mi in Calgary as agreed upon by everyone I've ever asked (see lunch hour rush). Hole-in-the-wall mom & pop shop that's been around forever. Sate beef all the way, but be warned it's a little spicy.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine
209 1 St SEBest banh mi in Calgary as agreed upon by everyone I've ever asked (see lunch hour rush). Hole-in-the-wall mom & pop shop that's been around forever. Sate beef all the way, but be warned it's a little spicy.
My go-to bubble tea shop for fruit slushes. Hole-in-the-wall cute space that I've been a regular at since I was a child, long before the boba chains arrived.
Try Again Beverage House
111 3 Ave SEMy go-to bubble tea shop for fruit slushes. Hole-in-the-wall cute space that I've been a regular at since I was a child, long before the boba chains arrived.
My kind of romantic dinner date. Small, chef-driven restaurant tucked away in the heart of Kensington. Bring me that Wild Boar Bacon Sweet Potato Gnocchi...
30 moradores locais recomendam
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWMy kind of romantic dinner date. Small, chef-driven restaurant tucked away in the heart of Kensington. Bring me that Wild Boar Bacon Sweet Potato Gnocchi...
Family-friendly fun hangout for all the Asian families in town. Great wings, fried rice and bubble tea. Go for the vibes.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Bubblemania Cafe
455 16 Ave NEFamily-friendly fun hangout for all the Asian families in town. Great wings, fried rice and bubble tea. Go for the vibes.
Calgary-based chain for quality sushi, bbq and ramen at reasonable prices. They also own Tokyo Street Market, Ke Charcoal and a few others serving up similar fare.
7 moradores locais recomendam
IKUSA Izakaya & Tokyo Market
903 General Avenue NortheastCalgary-based chain for quality sushi, bbq and ramen at reasonable prices. They also own Tokyo Street Market, Ke Charcoal and a few others serving up similar fare.
Lots of choices for Korean fried chicken in Calgary but this one's my favorite, and coincidentally the closest to your Airbnb. Their Snowing Chicken uses real asiago cheese so that's a win in my books.
7 moradores locais recomendam
K Town Fried Chicken
919 Centre St NWLots of choices for Korean fried chicken in Calgary but this one's my favorite, and coincidentally the closest to your Airbnb. Their Snowing Chicken uses real asiago cheese so that's a win in my books.
Sometimes you just need service faster than McDonald's and portions greater than a Supersized meal - this is your Happy Place.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Pho Thanh Vietnamese Noodle House
6630 4 St NESometimes you just need service faster than McDonald's and portions greater than a Supersized meal - this is your Happy Place.
Best shawarma in the city with multiple locations. They're always busy and filling up huge catering orders so you know what you're getting is fresh.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Jerusalem Shawarma - 16 AVE
301 16 Ave NWBest shawarma in the city with multiple locations. They're always busy and filling up huge catering orders so you know what you're getting is fresh.
Upscale comfort food like pizza, pasta, burgers and tacos at a trendy neighborhood gastropub.
57 moradores locais recomendam
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street NorthwestUpscale comfort food like pizza, pasta, burgers and tacos at a trendy neighborhood gastropub.
If you've ever wondered what Canadian cuisine really is beyond poutine and maple syrup, go to Klein/Harris. Everything is local, fresh, inventive and inviting.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Klein / Harris
110 8 Ave SWIf you've ever wondered what Canadian cuisine really is beyond poutine and maple syrup, go to Klein/Harris. Everything is local, fresh, inventive and inviting.
My favorite pizza in the city - can't beat their Happy Hour for 1/2 price pizzas at 9pm.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Posto Pizzeria & Bar
1014 8 St SWMy favorite pizza in the city - can't beat their Happy Hour for 1/2 price pizzas at 9pm.
Makes you feel uncultured when you only know half the ingredients on each dish. Treat your taste buds to new flavors, share with friends and try them all!
Kama
Makes you feel uncultured when you only know half the ingredients on each dish. Treat your taste buds to new flavors, share with friends and try them all!
Mix of creative Japanese, Korean, and Chinese dishes and all of them are incredible! Best sashimi in the city.
JJAN Asia Izakaya
Mix of creative Japanese, Korean, and Chinese dishes and all of them are incredible! Best sashimi in the city.
Neighborhoods
Your Airbnb's neighborhood and its next-door neighbor.
Our neighborhood is part of the Italian district, but almost no locals have ever heard of it! You'll find all the authentic historic Italian restaurants and markets nearby. There is a semi-private golf course (attracts rich people) and off leash dog park (specifically rich dog owners) 2 blocks away. Original houses from the 1940s are being replaced with newer semi-detached infills and the odd detached mini-mansion. No parking restrictions to deal with unlike those other unfortunate inner city communities.
Winston Heights-Mountview
Our neighborhood is part of the Italian district, but almost no locals have ever heard of it! You'll find all the authentic historic Italian restaurants and markets nearby. There is a semi-private golf course (attracts rich people) and off leash dog park (specifically rich dog owners) 2 blocks away. Original houses from the 1940s are being replaced with newer semi-detached infills and the odd detached mini-mansion. No parking restrictions to deal with unlike those other unfortunate inner city communities.
Walk 2 blocks and you're in Tuxedo Park. This is the Italian & Chinese neighborhood known for its numerous historic restaurants and markets. It is a key public transportation corridor into downtown and will be the site of the Green Line LRT project in a few years. As Chinatown slowly gentrifies, all the old school Chinese businesses and clientele move north up Centre Street into Crescent Heights and Tuxedo Park, making this the #1 area to be intimidated by all-Chinese restaurant menus.
Tuxedo Park
Walk 2 blocks and you're in Tuxedo Park. This is the Italian & Chinese neighborhood known for its numerous historic restaurants and markets. It is a key public transportation corridor into downtown and will be the site of the Green Line LRT project in a few years. As Chinatown slowly gentrifies, all the old school Chinese businesses and clientele move north up Centre Street into Crescent Heights and Tuxedo Park, making this the #1 area to be intimidated by all-Chinese restaurant menus.