TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

The Himalayan

92/100 (2976 ratings)

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"This is my favourite restaurant in Calgary. The flavours are amazing and the dishes can be served mild, medium, or hot. I like to get medium with hot..."

Heatherlynn13

"This place is my favourite place to go whenever I'm in Calgary - the staff practically know me by name. They have a great atmosphere and..."

John Albiston

"C and I had our annual birthday/Christmas dinner this year without L and it wasn’t the same without him. We swapped presents and everything! That..."

TanyaR

"I enjoyed my dinner here very much. We had the Fish Tareko to start, which was delicious, bu the sauce was very spicy. Thankfully my years of travel..."

LustreOne

"Phenomenal food, nice decor and friendly fast service ! We came on a Friday evening for a birthday and we were all pleasantly surprised and left..."

S.W

"We’ve been here multiple times & loved everything we’ve tried! Unique flavours as well as hints of Chinese & Indian cuisines. Beautiful..."

Loaf2go

"What an incredible surprise! (Didn’t know anything about this place - just drove by and saw it) Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and..."

Sonja Danger

"Awesome Nepali restaurant! The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and very friendly service. Highly recommended the dal-bhat, a great sample of..."

Vincy

"Thoughtfully prepared food in a beautiful setting, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. We managed to snag a table by sheer luck in this..."

Quince

"Always a great place for not only food but atmosphere and service as well. So worth the trip, so what are you waiting for?! But make..."

Kirsten McEwing

"Nice decor, pleasant service, reasonable prices. It was packed when we were there, so better to make a reservation in advance. Pork dumplings are..."

Catherine

"I love this place! The restaurant is nice and atmosphere is fantastic. These come second only to how delicious everything is...."

Chunny

"Went here for a meal last night with friends. Not the easiest to get to from Airdrie but well worth the visit. We arrived at opening and were shown..."

Woodotcom

"All food was excellent. Unfamiliar with the cuisine, staff were very helpful about ordering. Great prices but could've used a light tidy up in the..."

Jessica Oliver

"Absolutely awesome food. Took friends from Toronto to try this place, all of us had such a great time. The service was good, and we didn't have to..."

Joyce Ma

"Amazing... mouth watering butter chickenThe dal is just the "momz cooked dal" Just the perfect blend of food and spicesAwesome..."

Ravneet

"After all these years we finally took in The Himalayan. We mad a reservation for early Tuesday evening (5:30 pm), and the restaurant was full (all..."

Trond Frantzen

"Soooooo good. It'll be one of those meals where you're so full but can't stop eating, cause it's so delish. Definitely a must-try, then repeat as..."

Leslie Nicole

"I use to live across from the Himalayan and was one of the first customers. It is nice to see that Sanjay has grown his business into the amazing..."

Trav Tok

"Great service, ambiance, and delicious food! We came in on a Friday night without reservation but they found a spot for a limited time which was..."

Diana Elizarova

"By far a gem in Calgary ! Some of the best and most authentic restaurants in the city. Once unknown this restaurant is always packed and with a line..."

Mark Schulz

"My husband liked this restaurant more than I. We started with their dumplings which were tasty, but not spectacular. My husband had one of their..."

Food Maven

"The food is good. But the price doesn't match the amount of food I got. Services are just meh (no refill of waters even after I called waiters twice..."

Catvsfood

"Fantastic Food!Food: Overall Outstanding! Highy recommend!Several Nepalese dishes were top notch. Spice level adjustable. Variety veg and..."

Nan

"We are exceptionally fortunate to have this restaurant in our neighbourhood. Yum factor is VERY high!Eat the Mango Fruity..."

Eflo

"Wow, just wow. This is not even fine dining, but should be considered as such. There are no words to describe the experience here, you just have to..."

Sumbe Yahe

"After the renovation, the decor and ambiance is definitely more lively and pleasant. Thought I've noticed that their portions are smaller. Flavours..."

Marshmellie

"I just moved to Calgary from Toronto and checking out the Cowtown food scene, and I am impressed! There are a few restaurants with food like..."

Spencer Ryan

"First an foremost, amazing customer service. I have not experienced better customer service anywhere else. I want to give this restaurant a higher..."

Danielle

"This is one of the best restaurants to which I have been in years. While living in Toronto for 25 years, I was a big foodie for East Indian food, as..."

John Andrew

"I like the Himalayan! I think it's fairly unique to Calgary. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return in the future! Need to open a second in a..."

Hypsochromic

"I received the best service I have ever had at a restaurant. It was prompt, warm, and polite. I felt very welcome at this restaurant even though my..."

JDragon

"One of my favorite places to go eat. Always consistent and very fresh! Momo's are amazing, same with the naan bread. Service is spectacular...."

KT

"Finally tried this place as it is quite far from home. So glad we did. Everything was delicious and so many different flavours. Basically it's..."

Filip Kavan

"There are few places that I trust to consistently provide warm service, a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. The Himalayan is one of..."

The Pretentious Food Snob

"The food here is amazing and the service is even better. Great flavours. The server waited on us very attentively and was engaging and thoughtful...."

Aravind Soundar

"Love the food, love the service, love the atmosphere. Didn't make reservation, waited 30 mins for a table, so worth the..."

EthanA

"Nepali cuisine?? What is this? take the best of Chinese and Indian food you have Himalayan. After a longer-than-necessary delay I finally made the..."

Watermelon Duck

"Great food, reasonable prices, and great service! Triple threat! We ordered the butter chicken, Himalayan lamb, and mango fruity shrimp. We shared..."

Mish

"This place has been on my list for years. Finally made it. It was very good. Super busy but we squeezed in before the rush. You'll love this..."

Corner Deuce

"The Yen had to head back to Vancouver. For her last supper in Cowtown, I wanted something close to my house, and something hot and filling to warm..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Absolutely fabulous! Been here twice and both times I was not disappointed and will definitely be back again. The wait staff was friendly and on the..."

Aspiring Travel Writer

"Elegant dining area with delicious Nepalese cuisine, modest in size but big in flavor and very gracious staff to accomodate you. Saturday lunch..."

Joeyrivs

"Great place! My friends and I came here last night to try something new, everyone was extremely impressed with the restaurant. The fish,..."

Mortaloser

"Food was amazing. Everything was perfect. Was greeted as we came in and seated right away. Cucumber water was poured and a..."

Ryan Todd

"Great place and awesome food! If you love lamb you need to try the lamb dishes there. I have been here twice now and it never disappoints. You most..."

Michelle

"I have been here twice before and always enjoyed it. The ambience is calming and leads you to enjoy it even more. The foods are cooked perfectly..."

Enjoyfood

"Really great food and amazing service. Only wish is that it was closer to me because it would totally be one of my favs. I would not hesitate to..."

M

"A "hole-in-the-wall" quality of food but in a nice atmosphere. Great flavours in the food. With a mixture of different ethnic cultures, they..."

Jenny

"The Himalayan is one of Calgary's most reputable restaurants, and with great reason! This local eatery has set a strong standard for itself, one that..."

J.Chews

"An amazing stop for meat lovers and vegetarians, The Himalayan has a very broad menu that people with restrictive diets will enjoy.The..."

Tunit

"This was our first visit to The Himalayan, with friends visiting from out of town. We most certainly will be back to introduce more friends to the..."

Tristan

"I've been waiting to try this restaurant for a while now and finally came the other night. It gets very busy so call a day or 2 in advance for..."

Hips Dont Lie

"Our first time visiting and certainly not our last. From start to finish, a fantastic dining experience. LOVE this place!!!The bf and I..."

M

"What a hidden gem! The food and service were both extraordinary! Do not let the outside of the restaurant fool you, when you walk inside its like..."

Estee

"Had the chicken momo dumplings to start. The sauce was delicious. For main had Kathmandu vegetable & the Himalayan chicken grill. Loved the..."

Katie Elizabeth

"Been here several times & I've never been disappointed. Make sure you get a reservation. Nepalese cuisine at its finest. Try momos, chauchau, tofu,..."

World Foodie

"Simply amazing! I'm still craving their food and it's been over a week since I've been there! The staff are so wonderful and the food divine! Make..."

Big_Spoon

"The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were perfect - not too heavy or light. I also like the presentation of the food! The servers were..."

Dawne Law

"Fantastic evening. Initially came to get take out but was seated so quickly that we stayed. Although busy, such a wonderful and comfortable..."

Allan Guillermo

"This is one of my favourite spots in the city. The service is friendly and warm. The food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant has a really..."

Asher Cubid

"We had a lovely experience here - food was delicious, the atmosphere is really nice, we loved the Nepal art and the service was so warm and..."

Safia Kanji

"Food was great. Each bite was full of flavour. I would recommend to make a reservation. The price is pricier with less quantity. The servers were..."

Amy

"I love exploring Calgary's food scene so I am frequently eating out. This is, hands down, my absolute favourite restaurant in the city. The food is..."

Oatmealforlife

"Had the Himalayan shrimp and the cottage cheese chili and they were two of the most delicious dishes I've had in a long time. Service was attentive..."

Alan Byers

"Tried the buffet lunch on a Wednesday and the place was packed. Good value for the selection fo food. I "chau chau" (noodles) was my favourite..."

Chris Matthew

"We had Chicken Mo Mo, Mango Fruity Shrimp and Spinach Tarkari with lamb, they all tasted amazing!!! The service was also awesome. We also loved the..."

Brenda Wang

"Came here about three weeks ago with friends.First of all, great service! Really friendly servers that kindly explain the menu. They were really..."

Zolaman91

"The Himalayan is my go-to for great food. The lunch buffet is incredible (especially if the macha ko johl is on!), dinner is awesome (try the..."

Mike

"Awesome family run and owned restaurant. The service and food are always so good. Mango chicken is my favorite. The servers are great at explaining..."

ABCooper

"Amazing food! Great service! One of my favorite restaurants in..."

JB

"We usually always order the same thing from here. It's delicious as always. Not one bad thing to say about this place. The staff are very attentive..."

Food4thoughtz

"Delicious. If you want a delicious meal and genuine service then this is your place. Amazing food and atmosphere every time I..."

Jensmithbrooks

"I've been here several times over the years and last nights was great once again. The service, atmosphere, menu diversity, portion sizes, flavours..."

Tmoski

"So much more than I was expecting!. Title says it all. Flavors were amazing and the atmosphere and staff are..."

Carter.g.greer

"It had been awhile. What was I thinking? The Himalayan remains one of the best examples of a restaurant operated for the comfort and pleasure of its..."

Achillides

"Love it!. The lunch buffet is amazing! The dinner menu is amazing!Everything about this restaurant is...Amazing. Stop..."

X0_aida

"This time we were prepared and made reservations beforehand so that we were able to get a table at The Himalayan! Ryan was kind enough to join us..."

Kimmy W

"Delicious. Went for lunch today, third time being there and it was exceptional. The variety, the depth of flavour (slow and careful cooking) was..."

Gord

"So good. I always love going to this restaurant. The food is amazing and consistent. One of the best restaurants in..."

Angelalynnregino

"Never disappoints!. I'm so glad we took a chance to try this place a few months ago. Every time we go back either to dine in, or take out the..."

Amanda

"Little gem!. I always love coming to this restaurant as it has delicious food and the service is great. Staff is very kind and friendly, especially..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"Friendly staff, good ambiance, great food. We ordered lamb dal Bhat, grilled chicken, and shrimp bhuteko. All were great, and we like the shrimp..."

Gary Fung

"A great restaurant. Himalayan food is closed to Indian but it's not as spicy hot. The Indian food base is already hot, here you can choose to make it..."

Hamid Velji

"I can definitely say that this is a great place. First time I got to taste their dishes was when I was with my mom. She and I were visiting a friend..."

Janet Robertson

"The food is very delicious, the price is reasonable, and the service is great! All waiters are super attentive! We tried medium spicy level and it..."

Dassie L

"Great first experience for Nepali cuisine. Restaurant is well decorated and service was friendly and attentive. My favourites were the garlic naan..."

Ann M

"Authentic Nepalese resturant. Most resturant in calgary have Indian flavor spice base but this resturant gives Nepali flavor. Not too much spices or..."

Rina Khaniya

"My dad treated me to a meal here and we were so amazed at how the service and foods are so good. Firstly, the place has a good ambiance and it's..."

Jeanette Stone

Calcutta Cricket Club

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"The food was very fresh, well prepared, and so delicious! We had the Chicken Kati roll, Chli Chicken, Gunpowder Veg, Pork Butter Masala, and some..."

Glenda Magallon

"Beautiful restaurant, great patio, great service and most of all amazing food and drinks. We tried all the curries, chili chicken, kati wraps and..."

Jarom Moriyama-Bondar

"Amazing food and great atmosphere; highly recommend a reservation, but at the same time just as high of a recommendation to sit at the bar and..."

Mike Eggenhuizen

"Just what Calgary needed! A fresh take on Indian food serving lighter fare in a sweet venue. Decor and patio onnnn..."

Meaghan Cameron

"Had an amazing time. The food was excellent and the ambiance was absolutely amazing I recommend this place! 5..."

Shannon Whelan

"We came in for Brunch last Sunday, the food was delicious!! Loved the Chi tea and the pineapple mimosa is an awesome twist. Most of all the service..."

Tracey Whitehead

"Sports clubs - a residual feature of colonial British culture that still remains embedded in the very DNA of Calcutta! Both the ambiance and the menu..."

Hemna Chopra Marwah

"Amazing food, amazing decor, amazing staff and service. Had a lovely birthday celebration and night. I will surely go..."

Ana Paula Ledesma

"We enjoyed my daughters Birthday dinner here. We all loved the cocktails,the food,the service and the atmosphere. So happy to see so many gluten free..."

Brenda Friederici

"The perfect brunch spot. Thank you for the lovely..."

Lindsay Thomas

"Fabulous food, atmosphere, staff, and patio!! the same team that did Mexican right (Native Tongues) has done it again, this time with Indian. Best..."

Ron Campbell

"Truly amazing food and great wait staff...it was a great..."

Charles Bertrand

"enjoyed our brunch here .. would totally recommend..."

Naurine Shah

"Great We showed up without reso and they let us sit at the bar until our table was ready . We were seated on the veranda quickly but we still got to..."

Tara Ramsey

"Hi CCC. I finally managed to visit your restaurant last night. I love your food and ambiance. I'm still enjoying some of the food today that I had..."

Charlotte Nickel

"Had a blast. Loved the decor, food was delicious and the cocktails were both creative and way too easy to drink. I will be..."

Chris Popoff

"I love this place. The cuisine of my hometown. Biryani was top..."

James Cameron

"Beautiful ambience. Felt like I was in Calcutta. Food tastes amazing, perfectly spiced. Definitely one of my favourite..."

Shati Ahmed

"Great food and drinks at this place. The service was friendly, prompt and..."

Christopher Dempster

"We are bringing all 6 here, great..."

Keri Lynn Belecki

"Amazing food and drinks! All the servers were friendly and attentive! Cannot wait to come back..."

Kurt Down

"Bring some friends, order cocktails and a bunch of plates to..."

Jeremy Jordan

"Nice upscale & trendy Indian restaurant located on the prime 17th Ave. Definitely recommended for someone who would like to good Indian food. The..."

Anand Mehta

"I absolutely live this place!!! The food is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing and it's just a great spot to go to with friends. Share dishes! I love..."

Chunny

"Upon entering the building you are greeted with beautiful aromas and soft lighting. Ambience is superb. Service was also amazing, I didn't catch our..."

Savanahwhit

"Visited here with our hosts for the weekend. Great atmosphere and the food and drink we had was excellent, especially the chicken chilli started. The..."

Akhil Mehta

"Funky tropical decor & eclectic tunes creates a really cool vibe. Good intro to Indian food for 17th Ave. Small plates are better than entrées &..."

Loaf2go

"I highly recommend giving Calcutta Cricket Club a visit when you’re next craving Indian cuisine, but not sure you want to commit to a more..."

HungryinCalgary

"Based on Eric and Gwendolyn’s recommendations, we ordered the Chips and Curry (HH $5, reg $10), Chilli Chicken (HH $7.50, reg $13), Paneer and..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Where do I begin...?? This place was so good! But you should just to be safe make a reso. We ordered a little of this and that from the menu and left..."

Shalen

"There has been a lot of hype about this new restaurant on 17th Avenue. I’ve not been keen to try it because they don’t take reservations… this..."

TanyaR

"My husband and I came to dine at this restaurant as we heard lots of good things from friends. It was Saturday eve and the wait wasn't too bad. We..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"Originally hesitant to go to this restaurant only because it does not have reservations. Regardless- the food and service was excellent. I..."

Timothy Price

"I've eaten here a couple of times in larger groups so it's nice to split things. The beer is fairly expensive for the pour size but it is 17 ave...."

Tmoski

"When ever I try recommended restaurant by friends, normally ends not that great. But then this time around too start was not that great. I would..."

Rushi Trivedi

"Awesome new fusion Indian resto with a Punjabi flair. Great menu with amazing cocktails and legit Indian flavours. Absolutely a must experience!..."

Kevin Khakh

"This place does not take reservations so come early to put your name on the list. They told us it would be a 30 min wait and that they would text us..."

Neltron

"The food, service and drink here are great (favourites include the lamb and raita) but my favourite part of eating here is the whimsical, colourful..."

Clara MacKinnon

"Amazing food and service, a must go!! Interior is nicely designed and ambience is super cool. Great addition to 17ave, about time somebody did a cool..."

Bobby K

"First time here and sat at the bar counter, a chill and relaxing yet with a good atmosphere. When you first walk in, you will get hit with the..."

Hiu Yan Chan

"Amazing place with phenomenal food and great decor! The ingredients were super fresh and all the flavours were spot on. Appetizers were so good and..."

M J

"Wow, wow, and wow. A must-visit if you love Indian food, Indian fusion. The food is amazing, and the service is fantastic. We had the Sample Menu,..."

Tracy Eriksen

"Excellent curry ! Great atmosphere! Staff is friendly! Great place for girls night out! We were quite early for our reservation so they graciously..."

De De

"My favorite Indian place in North America. Had my first Mango Lassi outside of Asia here. This place is legit yet modern. All the classics with a..."

Benita Lee

"Popular Indian Restaurant you must try in Calgary, located on 17th Ave SW. The dishes are Bond of flavours with many Vegan & Gluten-free options..."

Nhi Giang

"Delicious. Ordered the Chili Chicken (regular way, no extra chilies), butter chicken with one portion of basmati rice and garlic naan (kind of odd..."

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