TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Calypso's Taverna

88/100 (1129 ratings)

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"Best calimari I have had in calgary — hands down. Not chewy or overcooked; very tender, lightly battered, great flavour. My husband said his lamb..."

Sarah

"The Greek food here is very good! I absolutely loved the grape leaf wraps and of course the saganaki which is done properly and lit on fire at the..."

Miss Zin

"I just had a great lunch here today finding parking to try it out was a bit of a problem cause parking lot is not very big and was fairly busy. I got..."

Michael Buchanan

"All about trying new places this trip. Aunt was feeling Greek so we decided to try Calypso’s Taverna. We came on a Saturday evening around 7:00pm..."

Jonny

"Went here Saturday night. There were 5 of us. My daughter wanted Greek food and not the standard Opa fare. I had Moussaka. It was good as it had..."

Ati29

"We've gone here many times as it is close to where we live. Service is always friendly. We only order appetizers to I cannot speak to the quality of..."

Food Maven

"Haven't been here for a couple years. The food quality has been improved a lot. I ordered beef souvlaki and it tasted juicy. I love it. Will come..."

Eddie Chan

"We headed out for Greek dinner with some neighbourhood friends. We’d been to Santorini’s across the street and had heard good things about..."

TanyaR

"Loved this place. Friendly and accommodating staff, lovely food and reasonable prices. I live right by this place but never noticed it. It's a gem..."

Mari Reynolds

"Consistently excellent food and service. Unsurpassed quality and value. Food is always nicely prepared and delicious. Family run. Restaurant has a..."

Anne N.

"The Kleftiko is an amazingly tender lamb with a zesty flavour. Soft and tasty it's a slow roasted dish made with love from this Greek family..."

Tunit

"I still thank the (Greek) gods for my chance encounter with Calypso's Taverna. I was on my way to another restaurant when I decided to give this one..."

La Gourmande

"Great dining experience at Calypso's, the service is fantastic! The food is great and came out hot and fresh. I ordered the seafood lasagna and the..."

Paige

"Amazing food and great service. All around a great restaurant. Our dining experience here was everything we hoped it would be. We look forward to..."

Diner

"We want for dinner last night with a few friends and being Father's Day it was busy we did not have a reservation but they found room for us. Our..."

Darren Dickson

"What a pleasant surprise! Food was fresh and delicious. We shared the Appetizer Platter for Two (would have been fine for 4) and a great "authentic"..."

Peter L

"Great service, really excellent Greek food and a pleasant dining atmosphere. You definitely have to *like* Greek food to enjoy Calypso's, but if you..."

Allie Marie Percival-Wightman

"This is my favourite restaurant in Calgary, and has been since 2008. The service is always great, and the food is amazing (especially the lunch..."

Tony

"Great authentic Greek food. Very welcoming service, superb food that fulfilled all of our Greek cravings and very reasonably priced.Highly..."

James

"Amazing food friendly service. We were four people and we all had something different. I had the kleftiko lamb it melted in my mouth. My girlfriend..."

Jimmy Gi

"The mussels ROCK!. I was at Calypso's for the first time, and I will be back for sure. The food was fantastic (mussels). Great atmosphere..."

Libscoy

"Fabulous. Ate here on sat sept 21 at approx 1930 hrs.Upon arriving we were some what concerned with the appearance of the outside, it looked..."

Jim Rus

"Go with an empty stomach. I've frequented Calypso's with friends and family over the years and I've never left unsatisfied. From the outside it's a..."

Natalie

"Since i'm half Greek with no Greek family in the area, it's so nice to find a great Greek place to eat. The restaurant is very clean and extremely..."

Jacquie Raymer

"Good atmosphere, attentive and knowedgable service. We tried the shared appetizers for two and it was a good balance of flavours. Roasted pig entree..."

Mark Wood

"Awesome Greek Food. First time and Calypso's as I am new to the neighbourhood and had a great meal! The halibut and pork souvlaki special were..."

JWatson

"A hidden gem on Centre Street!. Friendly staff, delicious food and reasonable prices. ... what a nice surprise and a place I will enjoy for many..."

Dawn

"Favourite Greek restaurant in town! Have always had great service and food whenever we've come here. First time we went, it looked kind of sketchy,..."

Terbear6

"First time here. The sta.... First time here. The staff started us off with a free shot or Ouzo. Ordered the calamari and Mousaka. Both..."

Miss Marionette

"Delicous and Pleasant. We went as a family group of six adults, loved the appetizer platter for two that easily provided a variety of apps for..."

Lynn

"Amazing restaurant! Everything was fantastic! The drinks were amazing, the food was INCREDIBLE, the desert was delicious, the service was impeccable..."

Shane C. Chick

"Toddler approved!. We've been here twice now, and both times have been superb! The food is excellent, the service is outstanding! The second time we..."

A.s.

"Warm Service, Great food!. The title says it all. You are always received warmly and wholeheartedly by the staff and ownership. The restaurant itself..."

Tyler Ray

"Had a great time. Super service, amazing food and fun atmosphere. They brought me the wrong salad but that might be my new favourite thing on the..."

Bob

"Great Greek Place. Fantastic food and excellent service. I highly recommend the Kleftiko Plate for those who enjoy lamb. The Saganaki here is decent..."

Jen

"Wonderful Greek Food at its..."

Mike

"Great night! Four of us went for dinner and left full and happy. The appetizer platter is huge - we only ordered two entrees to share between the..."

Calgarian Foodies

"Amazing!. From the time we walked through the doors to the moment we left, everything was exceptional! our service was fantastic and the food was..."

Jason D Kippen

"Amazing food!!! I always wondered what this place was like and even though the outside looks like it's a run down building, you walk inside and it's..."

Deborah

"Best Greek I've had in Calgary. I think I've eaten at every Greek restaraunt in Calgary. I also spent a couple months in Greece in my youth. I think..."

Mike H.

"FANTASTIC. We go to Calypso's often and have never had a bad experience. The food is always awesome. Hands down the BEST Greek food in the city...."

Janine.noble

"Hands Down Best in the West. I am a regular here at Calypso's usually several times a week. The food is made with much care and you can tell that the..."

Lisa

"Great Value. Nice cozy restaurant brought back memories of restaurants growing up. I really enjoyed all the food except the steak. Service..."

Pickier Than You

"Oh yeah!. I think this must be the best greek restaurant in Calgary. Great food, great..."

Matmons

"OK Food/ Nice People. We always have a good time at Calypso's. The service is friendly and very effective. They always handle our large family group..."

Chip Eats Out

"Awesome! My husband and I try to go every week or so....Soooo delicious, comfortable, love..."

Chrys

"Best greek food and atmosphere. What a nice place! Welcoming, helpful service (Parsley was terrific) and absolutely delicious food. We will be..."

Ekkekko

"Love it! Not what you would expect inside from the exterior, a lot fancier than you would think. Seafood lasagna is..."

Cully

"Great service!. I used a Wagjag voucher to dine here. The service was great and my boyfriend really enjoyed his meal but I thought the food was ok....."

Grishma

"Fresh best Greek food Best I have had in..."

LETS EAT

"What a Surprise. This is another tucked away little spot, that when driving by most people wouldn't notice, or at least I never did, a place like..."

Nobody In Particular

"We loved this restaurant! Authentic Greek food with a homecooked feel. Huge portions..."

RoxP

"Greek greatness!. We went to Calypso's for dinner on a Sunday and we were both very pleasantly surprised. We decided to try Calypso's after reading..."

Tanya Reczek

"Great service, decor, atmosphere and large portions!. I, being an avid traveler for business, went to Calypso alone one night. As a person who eats..."

Philly.arbiter

"Really impressive!. This restaurant may look like a hole in the wall from the outside, but here's where they say - don't judge a book by it's cover!..."

Peaches

"Great place!. We've driven past Calypso many times, but it took us a while to be in the right mood for Greek. Once we had our first meal, we were..."

NatoriErk

"Homestyle Greek Food at its Best!. It's so refreshing to go to a good family-style restaurant and be treated like, well...family! The friendly owners..."

Hungryman

"A Sail to Greek Paradise !. Out of popularity, I checked out this restaurant to catch up with a friend. I felt quite welcome and comfortable as I..."

V York

"An excellent menu and a superb kitchen. I can't say enough good things about this place, and my criticisms are few: I'd like to see a better wine..."

David Foy

"Best Greek food in Calgary. This place is great. Excellent value, fantastic food, and great service / friendly owners. The spanikopita was..."

Totau

"Great food and a fun atmosphere. Portions are generous and the menu is big but not overwhelming. Great place for a..."

Kevin Brennan

"Our favorite Greek restaurant in Calgary is a small family-owned place called Calypso’s Taverna. It’s part of a strip mall on Centre Street and..."

Mspowerbomb

"The service is not boring. Very Greek I assume. It was attentive, but not overbearing. Be prepared to eat or take it home as the portions are..."

Office Broccoli

"Cozy restaurant, relaxed atmosphere, great service and superb food. You can feel everything is made from scratch. The portions are generous and well..."

Jose Quiroz

"I can't believe it has taken me this long to review this gem! The staff Is always incredible and I regularly crave their Aegean lasagna. This is the..."

Eliza Donnelly

"My families favourite Greek food hands down. The portions are very generous, flavours are rich and we keep going back. Our go to choice is the..."

Will Riley

"Ordered the kleftiko (lamb) and the Mousaka. The lamb was very tender and juicy. Large portions for both..."

R Jn

"Best Greek restaurant in town. I've introduced friends and family to this place over the years and they've all become regulars like us. Always great..."

Doug Wong

"Beautiful dinner we had! We had roasted lamb and lamb souvlaki. The food is overall delicious. From the salad, to the rice, potatoes and the meat...."

Quoc Vu

"Mind blowing experience! Amazing flavours, huge portions! As our amazing waitress said "if you leave a Greek restaurant hungry you never come back"..."

Richárd Péter Kántor

"Very warm and cozy. The owners are very hospitable. Steak is a beautiful baseball cut. The appetizer platter was very filling. The chicken Artemis..."

James C.

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"Came here for dinner after seeing their ad on Facebook. Got the beef gyro and husband got the chicken. They were both seasoned well and the meat was..."

Nicole Justine

"Good Greek food. Great portion sizes for men! I would order from here again however I didn’t get to finish much of my meal as it was..."

Len Mastaler

"We ate at the new location on 8th Street but there isn’t an option to write it for that specific location yet. The food was delicious and a decent..."

Mermaid

"Wraps are truly awesome! Can’t decide if I like the pork or lamb betterI have a large appetite so I always order two, they are..."

Stephanie O'Brien

"This place is tasty! Paros Souvla is in the NW – Royal Oak. It’s pretty easy to access off Stoney Trail, but if you don’t live up in the NW it..."

TanyaR

"This is my go to Greek place.Food here is always great!Staff is friendly and attentive in a fast pace environment. The meats are..."

Zozo

"I have been eating at Paros Souvla since it opened about three years ago, and it is hands down the best Greek I have ever had. The calamari is..."

Amira

"A great little greek restaurant with very generous portions! Everything I've tried here has been very good (I usually get one of the souvla plates)...."

Quince

"This place rightfully deserves the title "Best Greek Restaurant in Town"! Awesome service and amazing food. Their deep fried calamari is a must have...."

Snacker

"Good Greek food. Good portions, not too expensive. We will be back. I had the veggie gyros and my partner had the lamb plate. Great flavor, fresh,..."

Dana

"The village salad is awesome, the pita that comes with the full is very light and nicely grilled. The fried zucchini is crispy without being oily...."

Shel W

"Best. Calamari. Around. Hands down. The original Paros is in Airdrie, which is a full service restaurant with a much larger menu. This location in..."

Karen

"Service was quick and cheerful. The food, holy shit, so good!!! Similar concept to Opa, but way better quality and more Greek items to choose from...."

A Foodster

"Good Greek food, similar to Opa but a bit pricier for a higher quality. Cute space inside, but on the smaller side and not a ton of space. Would..."

M

"I love this place. I've been here dozens of times and it has always been consistent. I also introduced Paros to some of my friends and family and..."

Danielle

"Greek food and I have a very variable relationship but after reading all the great reviews for the souvlaki here and being in the area, I had to try..."

Justine

"This was amazing. Very good calimar, the beefteki gyro was probably the best gyro i have ever had. Great prices for top knotch food. Drove from..."

Guy Vautour

"food quality is top notch. all fresh ingredient, the proteins are perfectly cooked.unbeatable price/quality.The staff was super..."

IsChad

"Best calamari in Calgary. All food delicious and reasonably priced, best bang for your buck. Great hospitality and staff. You just can't go wrong..."

JIM IULIANI

"There are great deals at this small Greek restaurant in Royal Oak. I'm a big fan of the wraps for under $10, loaded with delicious seasoned meat off..."

Tunit

"Love this place! Love the food! Always excited to see the friendly staff. Food is alwayd great, nice portions, beautifully put together with great..."

Mish

"Paros was a great find. The food has the feel of something you would find on 4th St but it's all the way in the suburbs! Awesome food, good prices..."

Tristan

"Omg the tzatziki is to die for. I love this place so much. I have had the chicken wrap every time I've been here and it's been excellent every time...."

Me Want Food

"Great staff and delicious food. Fresh ingredients, great proteins, good portion sizes. Small shop, but if you have a hankering for delicious Greek..."

Kris

"A half order of calamari comes with about a dozen ringlets. The batter was light and melted on your tongue. The squid itself was tender and..."

Hitting The Sauce

"The Greek Gods would want to dine here.I read a review about this place and knew I had to stop by.The place is more like fast food and..."

JC

"Garlicky & lemony goodness had it a couple of hours ago & still can taste it. I went there for lunch today wasn't expecting it to be so good but I am..."

Michael Buchanan

"Excellent Greek food for a good price! I especially enjoyed their Greek salad (I loved how they gave a lot of feta cheese) . Very friendly service..."

Jill B

"Apparently we were one of the last few to find out about Parlos Souvla. This place is a gem in the Royal Oak/Citadel region. The calamari is a must -..."

Jon Lin

"Spectacular. Ordered food for pick up. They were a little behind, but we're friendly during the wait. The food was amazing! We had the calamari..."

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"OPA! is going down...Paros Souvla is SO MUCH BETTER.. This place is delicious! I'm not someone that usually right reviews either, but the food..."

Alvin Chan

"Amazing quality food. Don't bother with opa! With the friendly staff and pride that goes into every dish this truly is a gem for the NW. Highly..."

CurtMS

"A Gem! Friendly service, super fresh food. Fabulous experience.. Absolutely, by far some of the best Greek Food I have ever eaten. I've travelled..."

Mariasol

"Calamari Full For $9...."

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"Decided to stop by for lunch today, got the chicken slovaki with fries and it was DELICIOUS!! Fast , kind service, lovely staff and absolutely..."

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"Went for first time, had the lamb and chicken pita. Both were great! Will go back for..."

Nildip

"OMG! Delish!. I have to admit..I've not had much authentic Greek food myself nor have I been to many Greek restaurants, so I don't have much to..."

P_tang21

"I was at this location for lunch with my daughter. What wonderful, flavourful Greek! It is so worth the short wait as they cook your meal fresh. I..."

Mamatimesdeux

"Yummy!. Our family decided to try this place out after walking out of another NW restaurant due to bad/lack of service. And are we glad that we did...."

Deancan

"A taste of good Greek. Today my father and I stopped in for and early dinner at Paros Soulva. We were both pleasantly surprised by the quality of the..."

Gmrob

"Awesome! Food is hot and fresh, wait time was reasonable for what was prepared, facilities were very clean and staff really nice. Well worth to try..."

Malky

"Best Greek food!. Even though they have a similar Opal of Greece feel it is far above in the food quality and Greek atmosphere. Expect to pay a bit..."

Michael Reuvers

"OMG!! This is waaay better than OPA and Broken Plate and cheaper for more! I tried the chicken wrap and the calamari and both were amazing, the food..."

Soleven

"Phenomenal. The food here is absolutely amazing, I have never had Greek food like this. My girlfriend and I both went in the other day, the food is..."

Golberg_4

"Delicious. This place has some of the best greek food I've ever had. Me and my husband both love the souvla plates and the lamb is our favorite. The..."

Tigani.luv

"Great Food. Greek food at its best i had a lamb wrap it was awesome, it had fries in the wrap!!!! and they deliver!!!!! this place is money in the..."

Dani1987

"Wrap with pork was hands down the best wrap I have ever had. This place is top shelf and I would recommend it to anyone in the area. Staff are super..."

Feedmeseymour

"The best Greek food I've ever had, came here for the first time and I'm already hooked! Looved the food, had the Calamari (half order) for $5 and..."

Naiyaneeann

"Best greek food I had in calgary. I run my business on the road and eat out most of my meals. I can tell you I have never seen a better greek spot in..."

Frank

"Wow wow wow. The food was amazing. The service was exceptional. If these guys franchise I would really feel bad for OPA. Because there is no..."

Moe

"I've been going here since they opened and service is very consistent and food is delicious. For the love of god, please don't compare them to Opa!..."

B.K

"BEST GREEK IN CALGARY!. Calgary needed a place like this! I loved the food, loved the atmosphere, and love the owners. I spent over a month in Greece..."

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"Best lamb wrap ever well be..."

Theman

"Amazing food: fresh, fresh, fresh. Friendly staff, service was prompt. Definitely better thank Opa..."

Stella

"Fast Food?. ... I don't think so. This is good food, served quickly. The quality of the food is just as good as any of the higher priced Greek..."

Industrial Appetite

"2 thumbs up for Paros Souvla. Delicious food and friendly staff with an authentic modern Greek vibe. Go check them..."

Piksic

"Amazing!. Paros souvla is real authentic greek food with amazing taste and amazing people that work there. I would eat there everyday!! Everyone..."

Annmarie_bailey3

"If you haven't been to Paros Souvla in Royal Oak, get in your vehicle and go there now! Slow braised lamb, spit roasted pork, brined chicken and the..."

Kimberley

"Eating here this past weekend brought back memories of our last year's cruise through the Greek islands. Paros, where have you been all my..."

Cristian

"THE BEST MEAT! The staff is amazing, so kind and helpful. Everything was so tasty, way better than..."

Ashley

"AMAZING!! Great fresh food, awesome service and a beautiful clean restaurant. What more could you ask for? Will 100% be coming back and telling all..."

BK

"We'll be coming back!. My husband and I ate dinner at Paros Souvla last Friday and the food was amazing! I had the chicken plate while my husband had..."

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"Finally!!!! Real Greek food. Best Greek food in Calgary!!!! Try the souvla meat, won't be disappointed. Can't wait to go..."

Reviewcalgary

"WOW! What can u say. The food was by far the best Greek I have had west of the Atlantic Ocean and the room is by the far the nicest i have seen in..."

James

"Fresh, tasty food!. I've been a fan of the Paros location in Airdrie since moving there a few years ago. Now, this new location in royal oak happens..."

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