Lebanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Jimmy's A&a Deli

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"I never really thought of a "Mediterranean" deli before but now I can't stop thinking how this is a perfect combination. Exceptional food and great..."

Erin Moore

"This is a great place. The food is fantastic and very interesting. Having a bit of a deli and a range of hard to find spices doesn’t hurt! The..."

Bess Mullaney

"This is my my new go-to donair place to go to. The staff are super friendly, he asked if it was our first time and he gave us samples of the beef or..."

YYCFoodie

"We got lamb shawarma, chicken samosa. Jamaican Chicken Pastry, and an assortment of baklavas. The samosa was good, the pastry was good, the..."

Foodie Muggles

"I have been here at least 3 times throughout the year and every time I order something different and they still manage to surprise me. The service is..."

Eugene Lau

"Great food for take out, or at their limited outdoor seating. The Shawarma’s are big portioned, messy, and extremely tasty. Delicious baklava of..."

Torrey

"I love the atmosphere and employees! Everyone is funny and kind. I have never been disappointed with an order. I recommend Jimmy's to everyone..."

Mpgoundar

"-awesome staff, super friendly and funny, quick-chicken shawarma is sooo good here, best I've had so far. Lots of flavour in the chicken and the..."

Mandy

"The bomb.com. Came in on a Sunday morning with the GF and they were still setting up the deli counter. Super-generous with samples, which are all..."

Scruffle

"Friendly and fast service. Huge portions! Really tasty donairs and donair sauce. Lots of options for side snacks like samosas and salads. Nice stop..."

Missfoody

"Amazing donairs!!! Easily the best in Calgary!Great friendly service, fast, and efficient. On busier days and times it takes a little while to..."

Agent Macaron

"Just amazing. I was in Calgary over the weekend and went here for the first time. I had the falafel pita which was pretty good, but when we told the..."

Amethystcrawford

"Service is great. They're funny and always busting jokes. It's always super busy. Because it has such a big family feel sometimes you'll feel like..."

Magically Delicous

"Stunningly amazing food. Cheerful and happy service. Samosas are super amazing. Baklava to die for. TooMany delicious looking choices. I look..."

Glenn A. Heslop

"Best donair I've ever had! Portion sizes are gigantic and it's just so tasty. I love the family owned feeling and the staff is always good for a..."

Alexis

"My husband and I enjoy Jimmy's a lot more compared to other similar places in the area. I always get the chicken shawarma either in a pita or the..."

Food Maven

"My family has been eating here since I was in elementary school. One of the best shawarma places in Calgary. The portions are huge, so you are..."

Amira

"I believe that Jimmy's has the best donairs in Calgary. They are big and very delicious, it can be a bit busy and it's a bit more expensive than..."

Burton Allen

"Best donair in the city hands down. Maybe best in the world! Seriously.. That good!! Huge portions too. Staff are always friendly and efficient,..."

Sara Bailie

"Friendly 'mom & pop' type shop. Nothing fancy but the food is AMAZING and service is great! Super sweet staff & freshly food. We come for the..."

Nicole Sa'id

"Absolutely wonderful. The food quality is great, the selection is awesome, and the staff are kind, patient and helpful. Oh, and let the lady Who..."

Roger Wilco

"Best donair all over calgary, the staff is friendly and entertaining. I ordered medium donair and iy felt like extra large and tasted awsome meat..."

Edr

"Yum Yum! I had a medium lamb donair and I should have ordered the small because I was so full afterwards. The sauces were delicious and the meat..."

Aaron Doubla

"Amazing food, best shawarma in the city. And the best part? The service. The girl at the front counter is so friendly. Definitely check it..."

KnitClub

"I've been meaning to submit a review on Jimmy's for awhile now. It's definitely the best sharwarma/donair I've had in Calgary. The meat is always..."

Lynnie_83

"Awesome food! Chicken, Beef donairs sooo good keeps me coming back! You can also order on skipthedish, try it out definitely worth your..."

Jay

"I'm just glad I have to drive to Jimmy's! If I lived nearby, I would weigh 30 pounds more. If you haven't taken the opportunity to grab a shawarma..."

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"jimmy's has the best chicken shawarma, bar none! you can go for larger, but i usually just go for the small size and even then i am always..."

Fat Mak

"Best Donair/Shwarma I've had in Calgary so far! I've had Lamb, Beef, and Chicken and all are very tasty, Lamb is defiantly my favorite! Good sauces..."

Britt Rae

"Decent donair, great shawarma if your in the neighbourhood check it out. Very friendly staff. This is a take out place unless it's summer, then you..."

Retzie Tejano

"Just awesome! Best place for a chicken shawarma! The staff is super friendly and the service is quick. Their hummus and samosas are really tasty! We..."

Stephanie De Roy

"Was here today because I was suggested by friends that this is the BEST shawarma in Calgary. And they are right~stuff are friendly, the girl at..."

Angela Zhu

"Favourite place to come for a juicy chicken shawerma! Tried the lamb, the donair, but chicken is still the best.A sloppy, saucey, and meaty..."

Foodhunter

"I have never had a negative experience at Jimmy's. I've been going there for a few years now and the staff are lovely. I especially love it when the..."

Julia Child

"Really love this place! The staff is so nice and treats you like family, also the food is amazing with huge portions. I love their garlic sauce and..."

Rahim Virani

"While the location and the appearance are less than appealing - Jimmy's A&A meats is sure to impress. Great authentic Mediterranean cuisine including..."

Melissa Brophy

"I love this place! I really love beef donair and so far I think this place is the best! The staff is SUPER friendly, they always give free stuff..."

She Loves To Eat

"Awesome! A must visit if you're in the area. You'll keep finding reasons to return. Jimmy needs to get a food truck to bring this phenomenon to..."

B

"Couldn't be happier that this place is within walking distance.This kinda place is almost a lost art these days, they've converted a house..."

Chris Symes

"We love JImmy's Deli, the samosas are the best in Calgary, the wraps are enormous and they have many gluten free options such as GF tabouleh. We..."

Norah Carmichael

"We can only assume A&A stands for awkward and awesome. Right when you walk in your nostrils are filled with the smell of spiced meats and your eyes..."

A Couple Of Couples

"Incredible.I have been meaning to visit this place for two years, and I am kicking myself for wasting it time on other..."

Samuel Patrick

"First off I want to say the staff here are super friendly and they encourage you to sample the meat of you never been there before, which was helpful..."

Miso_hangry

"Jimmy's isn't in a great location, isn't around hardly anything yet it ends up on top pick lists all the time. Definitely has to do with the food and..."

Tristan

"What can I say about jimmys, in love with it. I feel like family right when I walk in. Being so close to sait it's another great place to take a..."

Alex CR

"This place was recommended to me by a few different friends. It's pretty busy inside and it is quite the operation for a small building. The..."

Justin Wolf

"You've gotta love Jimmy's. This place is an institution. Best donairs, shawarma, and by FAR the best baklava (momma's recipe!) in town. Worth every..."

Allie Marie Percival-Wightman

"BEST DONAIRS IN TOWN! The combo is heaven wrapped in a pita. Saucy and deish! But that's not all - this little joint is packed with all the..."

Chelsea R.

"We travel across the city for this donair. I won't even try any others as everytime I have, I'm always disappointed that I didn't go to Jimmy's if I..."

Serialcyber

"We decided to stop by for a quick dinner ...It's been a while since we've been here so we were excited for donairs. Beef Donair/Lamb Donair- ..."

Kimmy W

"The Donairs Are Awesome. Ever since Amin's Donair shop stopped serving their donairs, I've been coming here regularly for my donair fix. The staff..."

Calvin_louie

"Best in the city. Best shawarma place in the city for sure! the shawarma's taste amazing, the chicken tastes like real chicken made in store vs..."

Dodetchev

"Good food, good people!. First time visit, why didn't anyone tell me about this place?! The portion sizes are very generous, the Chicken..."

Mike Hillyer

"Delicious! So much more selection than you'd expect looking from the outside and the food is great. And the lady at the till is lots of..."

Angie

"Second to None. Be prepared for Cravings.. I've eaten from a dozen Donair shops in Calgary, from independant to franchise, and theres no comparison..."

Aaron Anten

"Cross Donair off the Foodie Bucket List. I was at University of Calgary today and looking for somewhere within a reasonable distance for lunch. In..."

Shawn85206

"Good stuff. I got introduced to Donairs recently and crave them. I tried this place from a recommendation and they are good. Line ups are long though..."

Iluvfood

"The best chicken shawarma ever! And they're huge! The baklava is also..."

Alma

"Mmmmm.. Best Donairs.. still looking for Shish Taouk (sp?) like Boustan's in Montreal. I love this place for Donair, it's definitely taken my mind..."

GrapeApe

"Not impressed Jimmy, you have set the bar too high! I can't enjoy Shawarmas anywhere else but a & a! I find myself driving up from lethbridge twice a..."

James

"Tess and Alex go to Jimmy's and Learn the Portions are HUGE.. Sometimes I crave this place so bad it hurts. It's so yummy and there are so many..."

Justess

"The food and service were both amazing! We'll be going here a lot in the..."

Anne Warren

"Jimmy Rocks. Always great don airs and funny..."

LazyChef

"Donaaaaiiiiir. Go there bring extra napkins or wear a raincoat. Large is LARGE. Excellent food. Fun staff. Fair..."

Bioford

"Great Experience!. This was my girlfriend n I's first time trying this place n we really enjoyed it. Service was pretty quick n the food was..."

Johnnydo1984

"I have been going to Jimmy's for years, and not once was mu meat ever put in the microwave.. I love Jimmy's and stand by a good..."

Trysh

"Great food!. The donairs are huge with tons of meat!!!! Definitely one of the best in..."

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Aida's Mediterranean Bistro

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"Went to Aida’s last night for my birthday dinner with family and friends. The food was outstanding, tasty, generous portions. All my guests said..."

Irena Karshenbaum

"Always amazing food and amazing service from an incredible staff of people!! If my wife could get an Aida's I.V. direct to her veins she would. It's..."

Tyrel Altizer

"Incredible food at attractive prices! There are many reasons Aida's has been an institution of great gastronomic prowess in Mission for many years...."

Gibson Tilley

"Authentic Lebanese restaurant that makes you feel like family. Mezza platter is huge & a great way to try lots of flavours. Mouhammara is amazing &..."

Loaf2go

"I went with the chefs suggestion - chicken shish taouk with rice and salad. Baba and pita. Chicken was impeccable - fresh, moist, tasty and smooth...."

Tmoski

"Initial ambiance was pretty amazing. High ceilings with a cozy feel. We started off with the cheese platter and the meat pies. Both starters were..."

Layli

"What a wonderful lunch! This is one of my favorite places. The one dip i am so addicted to is their Mouhammara, it the most amazimg dip i have ever..."

Kamster Wong

"We came here for lunch. They catered to my son's nut allergies, food was fantastic! Service was awesome! Would recommend Aida's to anyone craving..."

Nkdandiwal

"Aida's is one of our favorite places to go with friends. The dishes are good for sharing, even though it's not a tapas style restaurant. There are so..."

Karen

"We had the veggie mezza and it was incredible! Wouldn't change a thing and can't wait to return. Wish I lived closer so I could eat their baba..."

SB

"Cute little place that's perfect for a quick [business] lunch or a date (though we know that garlic is used heavily in Lebanese food.) Platters are..."

-amanvel

"***See my Mar 2017 update at bottom of review***April 2016: Mixed feelings - I have been to this restaurant around a dozen times over the..."

Food Maven

"Of the three dips we tried: hummus, baba, and mouhammara, the mouhammara was my favourite. Most likely because it’s the most decadent tasting, made..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Aida's is a local eatery that is tucked away in the heart of Mission, offering authentic tastes of Mediterranean cuisine. I had always passed by this..."

J.Chews

"Aida's is a really great place to eat. The atmosphere of the restaurant is quite comfortable, I love the decor. The dip sampler is a great way to..."

Loves2eat

"We stumbled across this lovely restaurant several years ago now and it's still one of our favourites. The food is delicious, the service us fast and..."

Facebook User

"One of the best restaurants in Calgary! The falafel sandwich is my go-to dish on the run (especially with the addition of hot peppers and Muhamara!),..."

Melania

"The entrees are unremarkable, but the dips are great. Go for the mezze and be sure to order the famous mouhamarra. Great cozy ambience, but the..."

FrogLegs

"Great restaurant and have enjoyed the food here many times. The falafel plate was tasty and very well done. Appetizer platter was very good as..."

ZIra

"SO SO SO YUMMY. I would fly back to Calgary just to have the Mouhammara......I have since left Calgary and moved out East. I can't find a..."

Cowtown82

"To start we had the garlic prawns to share. They were big and tasted unlike any garlic prawns we have had before. Delicious. For my main I had the..."

Katie Elizabeth

"Delicious food. My sister and I ate here on March 6 and it was amazing. We were seated at the table by the window, which was not great - the fan was..."

SKC

"Thank you for great service and a wonderful meal. The young lady that served us on Wednesday was so nice. The food was great. It was a great start to..."

Unit150

"The best authentic Lebanese food in Calgary when you want something beyond a falafel or shawarma..."

J.

"Delicious!. This restaurant has really great food! Have been here several times and am never disappointed! The Muhummara is really good, as well as..."

Quince

"Great place!. I tried Aida's for the first time yesterday after hearing good things about it for a while. It did not disappoint. The food was fresh..."

Dana F.

"Great good and service. I am been to Aida's a few times for lunch and service was always quick and very good. Had the veggie mezza and the falafel..."

Foodie

"Delicious!. My friend and I came to Aida's today for lunch. It was my first time there, and had heard good things about it so I had pretty high..."

Lyss9027

"What can you say about a restaurant that has been successful since it opened some 13 years ago? Just go. But having eaten all around Calgary, we've..."

Hi-C

"This place is amazing!. Not sure why this is listed as $$$ higher priced. Most things on the menu are 15 and under. Actually, my favourite dish is..."

M

"Wow, wow, and more WOW! This was the best meal I've had in a long long time. Spectacular service, and great decor makes for a wonderful..."

Lil_Satan

"Food is outstanding, service not so much. We have been twice though despite awful slow service the first time. The food is really THAT good. Try the..."

Dongkhejyong

"Fantastic Birthday Meal!. Last night was the second time I've eaten at Aida's and it did not disappoint! This place is fantastic for sharing. Highly..."

P-dizzle

"Very flavourful meal. The four dip sampler was delicious. Good variety on the menu & very fair prices. I would certainly..."

Peckish

"Simply delicious. If it wasn't rude to lick my plate I would..."

Taverness

"SIR YUMS A LOT. We went here for my boyfriend's birthday last year. We got one of the platters and it was totally worth it. Service was awesome as..."

LiAnn Truong

"Delicious every time! Such a 4th St..."

Nik

"I really enjoyed the food!! But I did find that the service was a little lacking!! So if you are going just be prepared to sit back and relax!!! Make..."

Kelsey Koehn

"Fantastic Lebanese food with GF options. I took a celiac friend here for lunch and the menu was very accommodating - about 80% of the menu can be..."

VicVeg

"Loved it! It was my first time there last night and my table and I were stumped on what to order. Our waitress was extremely helpful and suggested a..."

Miazek

"Mouhammara is a must-try. This is a great restaurant with tons of vegetarian and vegan options. The mouhammara is to die for, and I take all of my..."

Jen

"Great lunch!. Went to Aida's for lunch with co-workers. We had a great meal with quick service. I will be..."

Bbsnakes

"Great atmosphere, great food and service, but a little pricey considering the portions. If you plan on going, take my advice and make a..."

Angela Li

"Absolutely phenomenal! Food was unique and flavorful, not to mention the excellent service...."

Jay McDonald

"Tried for the first time. Wasnt busy on Monday night. Got original mezza platter for two. Very good and filling. Great falafels. Love the lemonade..."

Ladygnome

"Yes. Definitely eat..."

Postfl

"After reading the great reviews on urbanspoon, we thought we'd give it a try. It was everything people said it would be. Great servers (so sweet!),..."

MA

"Best Falafel I've ever had!. You must try the falafel at Aida's! Not only was it terrific, but the other veg options (esp. the baba) were too. The..."

Chellyw

"Amazing food!!! We have li.... Amazing food!!! We have lived on 4th street for a few years now and have never been here before. Because of our..."

Gracey

"Mediterranean delight. Absolutely pleased with our meal last night. We ordered a vegetarian mezze, plus lamb chops. We absolutely loved the..."

Hitting The Sauce

"I used to work here so I am most definitely biased, I've seen the heart and soul that goes into the food and the entire running of this restaurant by..."

Kaila

"Fantastic. The food is always good here. Very tasty and fresh. The grilled chicken sandwich, white bean salad and the Baba are all to die for but you..."

Ross M

"Fantastic. I'm not sure why I'd never been here before, but I'll be back soon. The service staff are wonderful. You can just tell that everything is..."

Bernadette

"Great food! Great..."

LeeDeeBee

"Always great food. I have been going to Aida's since it first opened and have never been disappointed. And that says a lot in this city. My husband &..."

Jerseygirl

"Awesome awesome atmosphere! Great little restaurant in Mission. Had a nice double date here. Loved the food and Almaza (brand of Lebanese beer). Must..."

Eat_Q_Eat

"Fabulous food. Mediterranean chicken is worth the wait. You will need a reservation or expect to..."

Daskan

"The food is amazing, service is great, would recommend it to anyone. Wish reservations could be made through opentable..."

Jason Irving

"What happened to Aida's???. Does anyone know what is happening with Aida's? I had booked reservations for my boyfriends birthday in July and when we..."

Darlene

"Just right. I ate at Aida's with my boyfriend- it was our 1st "mediterranean" meal in Calgary but fancied something different. It was pretty busy on..."

Emily

"Aida's is amazing!. I have only had the pleasure of eating at aidas once, but i will definitely be back.I had a the tahini chicken with..."

Ghoulia

"Yummy Food. We went there for a Saturday lunch. The service was great and very friendly. We order the dip platter which was tasty and we all had..."

Cress

"What's not too like?. Everything here is fantastic! I don't usually like mediterranean taste - but this place is something else. Enjoy the spinach..."

Leeya Oi

"The Fooderados - Aida's. It's been a busy couple of months, and us Fooderados have dropped off a little bit on our monthly food tours. But now we're..."

T. C. Eats

"Authentic Middle Eastern Food, Amazing food. Food: As a vegetarian, I got their vegetarian platter while my boyfriend got a chicken dish. The..."

JC Can EAT

"Delicious!. I wasn't all that hungry when I arrived, so I just ordered the greek salad and Rookaak (phyllo pastry with cheeses and olives). The greek..."

GoodFoodMakesMeHappy

"ABSOULTELY BRILLIANT!. This is my favourite restaurant in Calgary. I come to Alberta maybe twice a year and this is a must stop. I love the..."

Visitor

"Gogeous.. I haven't been there in a while. But, the same taste and style were served. I feel very safe and was reluxed very much. I have restarted..."

Edward

"Absolutely good. I just want to say Delicious. Services are great.I go back there..."

Karen

"Love the food. I love the food here and enjoy ordering takeout, but I find the service and atmosphere bad. I was also asked to leave a table after 2..."

Rhia Marie

"My wife and I arrived to a busy restaurant. I saw an empty table by the window and an empty table at the back of the restaurant next a large (noisy) ..."

Jeremy Mark

"I wanted to try something new this weekend and was recommended Aida's Bistro! It was our first time having Lebanese food and we really enjoyed the..."

Rosa C

"It is an excellent Lebanese Restaurant!! The service is fantastic, the food is delicious, and the price is affordable. I truly recommend..."

Patty Rosa

"Oh this was fantastic! I loved the decor, the food was mouthwatering delicious, and the staff were extremely friendly! Love, love, LOVE this spot..."

Cindy Husselman

"Delicious and flavourful lamb kabab with just the right amount of sides. I arrived a little later in the evening but was greeted with a friendly..."

Tara N.

"We had the veggie plate, it was amazing, and the server was awesome. The muhammara was so good! Would most definitely..."

Trace

"Aida's has delicious drinks and food. We tried the squid, which was phenomenal as well as the dip sampler. I got the prawns and my husband got the..."

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