There’s certainly no shortage of Indian restaurants in Calgary. Each of the standout restaurants below, however, really knock it out of the park with a combination of rich flavours and dynamite dining atmosphere.
Vietnamese cuisine is Calgary’s favourite fast food alternative, particularly when wholesome, delicious and cheap are the order of the day. Of the city’s many, many Vietnamese spots, this is a selection of standouts.
Is there any cuisine that combines presentation and taste as well as sushi? Calgary’s top sushi houses certainly do just this. Despite a distinct lack of ocean in the vicinity, these establishments turn out fresh, delectable sushi that will have you coming back for more.
From niçoise salad to duck confit and steak frites, classic French bistro fare is très grand on Calgary’s restaurant scene. No trend-hoppers, these dedicated French restaurants serve bistro cuisine so magnifique you might as well be dining in Paris.
Japan’s favourite comfort food is easier to find than ever in Calgary. These particular restaurants serve beautiful bowls of broth chock full of sliced pork, diced veggies and noodles, noodles, noodles.
Calgary’s Chinese restaurants tend to lean either to Westernized fare or to so-called authentic regional Chinese dishes, but some do offer a mix. The restaurants below represent the best of both equally delicious worlds.
Calgary is a hard city in which to find an open restaurant table at breakfast time. And it’s not for lack of breakfast restaurants, but rather because Calgarians love their morning meal. Arrive early at these exceptional breakfast haunts.
A great wine bar has both charm and choice in equal measure. Comfortable and intimate, it inspires conversation commensurate with the sipping and sampling of various premium vinos. These wine bars have that magic combination.
Sweet and universally loved, chocolate is one treat we can all agree on. Lucky for you, Calgary’s chocolate boutiques carry a huge variety of premium selections.
Good gravy! And great French fries and cheese curds as well. Quebec’s best-known culinary export next to Montreal smoked meat — frequently a poutine topping — has become a big seller in Calgary. These restaurants serve particularly appealing versions of this guilty gastronomic pleasure.
Lunch is often a rushed affair. Order, eat and back to work. We prefer the lazy and leisurely lunch, preferably accompanied by a good glass of wine. Feel the same? Linger over lunch at one of these dining spots.