Persian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Shiraz

80/100 (741 ratings)

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Kabobs

"Another awesome dinner with all the amazing fixins' and on the new..."

Roy O. Christensen

"La comida irani es deliciosa!!! Iranian food is..."

Ana Mariela

"I'll just make it simple, their service is bit slow but their food is..."

Sami Ur Rehman

"Going to Shiraz Restaurant is one of my keenest..."

Babak Yashar

"Shiraz is one of our favourite restaurants in Calgary. The food tastes exquisite, with fantastic aroma, and a right touch of Persian spices! Not only..."

Junaid Mahoon

"Great food ! Came here for NYE and had a great..."

Daquan Griffin

"visited this gem for dinner last night purely by chance...AMAZING!!! this was our first time at a persian restaurant. every dish we had was a..."

Jacki Robbins Harris

"Excellent..."

Amanda Woods

"Love this place. Definitely one of the best Persian places I have had. Their rice is good and the Kobideh is good. The chicken is okay but the..."

George H

"First time visiting this restaurant and let me tell you, the experience was great. The food is amazing, the service was awesome, our waitress was..."

Daniel P

"Meat on a stick, what's not to like? If you live in the north side of the city you probably drive by this place every other day. The decor is a..."

Scruffle

"My first time trying Persian cuisine and I'd say it was enjoyable and I would return. The location is convenient and great for groups. The portions..."

Mspowerbomb

"We had the appetizer platter and it was very good. I also had the lamb shank and it was tender and juicy with lots of flavor. Service was quick..."

Ally

"My boyfriend and I went this restaurant for supper and had the delicious pizza and garlic bread with sauce dip. I would send any of my family and..."

Lisa

"I don't know of any great Persian restaurants in the North, so Shiraz stands out by providing good quality grilled kabobs on a hefty bed of basmati..."

Tunit

"Great meal! friendly staff, and oh my god the pizza was amazing. I had the saffron chicken pizza and I would highly recommend it. Full of flavour..."

Shae83

"My friend booked a reservation here for a birthday dinner, which was kind of funny because when she let me know I had actually Googled this place the..."

Natalie

"Great restaurant. Family run. Friendly staff. Beautiful and calm restaurant environment. If looking for a low-carb choice, choose their greek salad..."

L L

"This Persian restaurant is one of the best I have been to! It has a great menu with some nice wine and cocktails choices also. The staff are superb..."

Sharktooth277

"Good lunch. Had a good lunch with my wife. Chicken kabobs were great and the pomegranate stew was amazing! But in the expensive side..."

Timlau03

"Reply to calgary diner below about their visit. Not sure why the individual below had such a bad experience with their meal. However for those..."

Charmed0

"Excellent food, excellent service. This is probably the best restaurant service I've had in Calgary. Our server was very busy and she provided..."

Fluffy

"Good Food, Good Service. This was my third visit to Shiraz and the food was as good as it was 4 years ago! I always get the beef kabobs and this time..."

Lankanlioness

"This place is great - very clean, good quality food - it was my third time there and I haven't been disappointed - chicken was very tender -..."

Robby

"Janet from Calgary. Shiraz is one of our favourite spots in Calgary! Don't miss the signature appetizer - kashk-e-bademjan (eggplant) - even if you..."

Jnkrolman

"Savoury Rack of Lamb. We were greeted by the owner and invited to sit. We ordered and within 5 minutes our appetizer arrived. A wonderful eggplant..."

Susan Graham Tam

"Very Tasty. My wife and I both had the Kabob-e-Koobideh, it was delicious, reasonably priced, very friendly service, would definitely recommend..."

Assyria

"Delicious food! I had the lamb shank and it was very tasty. For desert I couldn't decide on the ice cream or the Turkish style baklava and the owner..."

EclecticTasteBuddy

"Great food and great service. Had the beef tenderloin kabob. When it first came out i was worried as it looked like a small amount of meat with lots..."

Fiona

"Great place for good eats. Great food. Great pizza - the best I've ever had. If you don't see pizza in the menu, look at the entrees and ask them to..."

JD

"Shiraz Nourishes - Body and Soul!. An absolutely unique experience. Going to Shiraz is like returning home - the food is of high and consistent..."

LG Dombrova

"Today was our first day trying Persian Cuisine and we were not disappointed. Our excellent server Rochelle walked us through each menu item from apps..."

Rob K

"Amazing. Our waiter (the owner) was so friendly. The saffron rice is to die for and the portions are perfect. Delicious. The baklava is great..."

Lexi

"Tasty!. It's actually quite tasty. We first started off with the eggplant dip and it was delicious! Next we ordered the Shiraz special platter and..."

K P

"Excellent. Discovered Shiraz through Deal Find. Never would have known about it otherwise, and we are glad we went. Portions are good sized - not..."

Bill

"Great service - wonderful food. First time here and I'll go back. I used my Living Deal voucher last evening. Myself and a friend were treated very..."

Sirmaxx

"Cultural Delight - I'll be back for a Persian round 2!. A group of us went to Shiraz because we had a Persian friend in from out of town and I was..."

My Curious Mouth

"It must of been kids and coupon night when my wife and I went. There were half a dozen preschool children in the restaurant. Just be aware of this...."

Baldranch

"One of our favorite restaurants!. My girlfriend and I have been to Shiraz on a few occasions now, and have been meaning to write a review, but are..."

Penguinzx

"First, great food. Second, the family running the restaurant is customer oriented, friendly and very real. Really enjoyed the dinner and will be..."

Wyo

"Highly recommended. We loved the restaurant. The food they serve is of high quality and delicious, the service was very friendly and the atmosphere..."

JP

"All-Around Delicious!. Great experience from start to finish. It's a family-run business; over the course of the evening we were served by a very..."

Ray Jay Cotton Head

"My wife and I went for lunch and found the food to be excellent. The owner and his son were friendly and willing to take the time to explain..."

TSW

"Food was tasty but menu is not a good vegetarian choice. Combo platter for 3 could have been had a bit more veg. Service was..."

Jq

"Great meal!. Thanks to yet another coupon voucher, my husband and I came here for lunch today. I don`t really know what Persian cuisine is, but it..."

Peaches

"Shiraz Is the new Persian spot in Calgary. 1st time coming to Shiraz and i must say I was blown away by how great the service was, how tasty the food..."

Top Dog

"It was a great restaurant. When we went, we didn't have a reservation but they managed to squeeze us in anyway. Great service too. They were Also out..."

Sara

"A Royal Welcome. The first time I went to Shiraz, we receive the royal welcome! My boyfriend and I were seated by a nice gentleman in a private..."

Yummy Yum Yum

"Very Good.....but with a High Price Tag. Tonight me and my girl went to Shiraz to meet up with some friends before the holidays. We had reservations..."

Andrew P

"Delightful and exotic. Came in on a Saturday night with a party of 4 and was seated in one of the large comfortable booths along the west side of the..."

Dana

"Like it a lot .....But. I really like the place , the food is great and since it's a family run business , this family knows how to take care of..."

Prince Of Inglewood

"Great service Awsome food Fantastic..."

LETS EAT

"The food at Shiraz was wonderful. It is Persian comfort food at it's..."

RationalKitchen

"Delicious Food. Our family loves Persian food, and this restaurant does not disappoint! The food is 100% authentic, prepared beautifully, and served..."

Elizabeth

"It just a "must eat " food in calgary, simply One of the best mediteranian food I ever had.Verry nice place with nice people runing..."

Mohsen Sharafi

"Very friendly, family run resteraunt with a nice selection of authentic, homemade Persian..."

Paul A

"For exceptional service and exotic food, visit the family-owned Shiraz Persian..."

Icameforthefood

"Shiraz is one of the few halal places in Calgary that offers quality of service and ambience comparable to fine dining. It is a pleasure to dine here..."

Halalfoodcritic

"Shiraz is distinctive since it offers a different take on menu items we thought we were use to. However, there is always that little room to take the..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"With a name like Shiraz, and sleek, modern decor featuring red leather booths, shiny black tables and tile floors, it's easy to think that you're..."

Vincci

Atlas Specialty

77/100 (728 ratings)

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"I've only ever tried the veggie wrap here ($9.99), mainly because it is so incredibly delicious. Perfectly grilled mediterranean vegetables smothered..."

Quince

"First time try Iranian food. The stewed beef is quite tasty, sour & spicy, widely opened my appetite, hahaha. The desert was too greasy and sweet..."

Catherine

"Love this place. I go as least once a week with a co-worker. The food is always delicious and the service is always consistent. I have never had a..."

Amanda

"I saw atlas on zomato about 6 months ago and had been wanting to go incredibly badly. I was so hyped. Now that I got to try it... I was NOT..."

K Lam

"A colleague recently invited me for lunch at Atlas Specialty Persian Cuisine. It is a small restaurant that also seconds as a grocery. Heading into..."

Bakeitorleaveit

"I have to disagree with the reviews about the service here, although most mention the owner we only dealt with the waitress, who was super friendly..."

Karen

"We went to Atlas last night after many years of not being able to go (little kids now in the equation). I disagree with the recent reviews although I..."

Victor Darel

"Persian Food in Downtown Calgary!. This is a classic restaurant that has been around for years and serves up quality Persian food. The decor is..."

Halalcowboy

"Tess goes to Atlas. I went here on my lunch break and it was a little busy when I walked in. The girl at the front wasn't very friendly and when I..."

Justess

"Best real deal meal in town. Reading the reviews of those who are claiming to be holier then thou knowing all about Persian food and critising hand..."

IAMFRANCE

"I'm surprised to read the mixed reviews as I find Atlas one of the most consistent restaurants in Calgary. Always good, love the Fesenjoon (spl)...."

The Muncher

"Best Kabob in Calgary, food is always tasty and..."

Nicole

"I dream of kabobs. I haven't had good persian food since I've been to Toronto, but place is pretty amazing for Calgary!..."

LiAnn Truong

"AMAZING FOOD! I had the koobideh wrap. Great service, great food, but a bit..."

Nour Hadad

"Food is tasty all the time. Just a little pricy. Prefer to have reservation. I'd've their..."

Food Queen

"LOVE!. This is totally authentic persian cuisine! I should know... being one! Tastes just like my mom made it. Amazing dishes prepared just like home..."

FoodLover

"Fantastic. I am new to Calgary. I often have Persian food, but find this place one of the best places to eat. The quality is very good and I found..."

Isfe

"Love it. I love this place, the food and the people. I order out from here almost once a month and have been doing so for many years. Love the Chef..."

Tensai Canadian

"AWESOME. My go-to order is fesenjan. I've made it at home, but dang is it ever expensive to reproduce (lots of walnuts and pomegranate juice/syrup)...."

Feed ME

"All about kebabs. Atlas- the home of the biggest juiciest, tastiest kebabs in all Alberta! If you try just one item- go for their kebab combo with..."

Cal76

"Very good food but a little pricey. Have been here at least 5 times and I will be..."

Sonja

"Good food but very expensive. I just had a dinner yesterday at Atlas on 9th Avenue. The kabab abd rice were very good, but very expensive at the same..."

Guest

"So good. I went with a couple of colleagues who happen to be Persian. They've raved about this place for months, so I was more than excited to stop..."

Ricky

"YUM!. How lucky we are to have such beautifully flavoured, nutritious food at ATLAS! The portions are generous and the prices very reasonable. We've..."

Lady Bo

"Great Food great service ! Definitely would recommended it..."

Tatiana Princess

"Authentic & Delicious. Atlas was shown to me by a Persian friend of mine who assured me that it was not only authentic, but delicious. He was, of..."

Rachel

"DELICIOUS. I used to work here years ago, and I knowww how good the food still is! every day I worked I would come in early so I could eat first..."

Mel S

"The food here is amazing!. I have been coming here for quite some time now. My favourite dishes are the pita and hummus, saladeh shirazi and the..."

Tila

"Best Persian restaurant in Calgary. You have to order koobideh and stone bread (sangick). My husband is Persian and he loves the food here. The..."

Sadie

"Amazing!. Atlas is our regular family restaurant. The atmosphere at the restaurant is cozy. The staff is friendly and remember who we are. The food..."

Rizwana

"The food is simply fantastic!. Atlas clearly doesn't require another glowing review, but I figured I would add my two cents, nonetheless. I've been..."

Not Nathan

"Fresh, delicious food in a family friendly atmosphere. Everything is great about Atlas. The food is delicious, made fresh with choice ingredients..."

Lori

"You have to try the lamb on Thursday's for it is something special and a..."

Yusuf Esmail

"Fantastic. I tried Atlas with a group of about 10 people a few weeks ago. It's a very welcoming restaurant, the servers are very friendly and the..."

Breezer

"An experience like no other. I didn't know what to expect when I first walked in the doors, but it was a fun experience from the moment I took my..."

CalFood

"Great value - portions and quality for good price. My husband and I ordered enough for a feast (this after I warned him I'd read of the large..."

Quebecoise

"Great food. Come with an appetite as the portions are large. The stews and kabobs were..."

Mia

"Amazing Not So Secret Jewel!. Highly recommend Atlas Speciality for anyone wanting to have a sample of truly authentic Persian cuisine. The..."

MJS

"BEST KEPT SECRET!. My friends & I have been visiting this little neighbourhood "hole-in-the-wall" forever & for good reason: the food is always..."

Bunnee

"Really good and good price. Get the mixed bread basket the barbari and stone bread is so good. The koobideh is the really good and the portion size..."

Pepper's Pal

"Yummy!!. Excellent food...great service! What more could you ask for?! It's nice to be able to eat and grab a few groceries immediately after my..."

Jason Kayko

"My favorite Persian Restaurant. Never missed it anytime I was in..."

Hesham

"This has become a regular favorite for me for lunch. The atmosphere is relaxed and simple. The food is really tasty and for the most part healthy. I..."

Crane-E-O

"Behold the Great Atlas ! --True Persian Cuisine. I entered this very quiet but efficiently ran restaurant and market. I looked around at the Persian..."

V York

"I love Persian kebabs . The Iranian specialty is full of flavour and charbroiled-ness and it saves me from having to shovel the way to my own..."

Are You Gonna Eat That

"I was asked an interesting question today. “What do you think will be the next big cuisine? Japanese has taken off. Vietnamese before that...."

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