TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Niko's

84/100 (1310 ratings)

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"When I was in Calgary for business last week, my colleagues and I ate here. It was outstanding!!! A couple of us are gluten intolerant and we were..."

Lisa Hnat

"Best restaurant in Calgary! The service is exceptional, the food is authentic and the ambience is cozy. You are made to feel as though you are..."

Dawn Sweany

"Eight of us celebrated my birthday at Niko's yesterday. We had a 5:00 reservation and needed to be out by 6:45 or so. Our waiter started by asking if..."

Lori Burwash

"My first visit to Niko's was fantastic. Niko was so hospitable, Ali was a wonderful waiter and Niko's daughter was helpful in choosing a wine which..."

Jana Foehrenbach

"Small, cozy, casual, and really delicious food every time. You have to love a place where the owner is hands on and interested in your..."

Sandy Martino

"Best Italian in Calgary. My wife and I have never been disappointed. Bruschetta is to die for. Our go to restaurant for a night out. Niko is..."

Mitch Cugnet

"Amazing meal and terrific service. Niko came by several times to make sure we were satisfied. Visiting Calgary Arny, and not knowing where to eat,..."

Richard Blair

"Best Calamari and Pasta in town. One of the best Italian meals outside of Italy. Exceptional Service. Has become the Family favorite place to..."

Jason Wahl

"Fantastic service. The owner was there and made sure we where happy. Would definitely go..."

Justyna Boon

"Just an excellent dinner tonight and even better value. Thanks for the drink Niko. Lana and I will be back sooner than later!!! What a great..."

Gerry Huizer

"Awesome meal. Fantastic service. Can't wait to go..."

Neno Nae

"It's one of my favorite restaurant! Love the service, the environment, the food and everything about..."

Wing Benny Lo

"Best Italian restaurant ever!! Niko and his staff make exceed excellence in their service!! Congratulations on 9..."

Maj Ozzie

"Been here once. Amd tried full course of food amd loved it! Calamari was heavenly i still remember it. Bruschetta was amazing and one of my most..."

Onkar

"Can’t say enough good things about this place! Have been on a few occasions with different groups. The food is always amazing (proper authentic..."

Black Kat

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. The portion sizes here are HUGE compared to most places. I live the antipasto platter, you basically get to..."

Marshmellie

"Based on the Manicotti I had, I gave 4.5! Buonissimo!!! Complimentary baguette is toasted with garlic and olive oil! I would prefer fresh and soft..."

Catherine

"Delicious Italian at a reasonable price. Small so make a reservation or go early. Attentive, friendly, helpful staff. If I lived in Kensington I'd be..."

Norah Carmichael

"What an awesome authentic Italian restaraunt ! Seriously a gem ! We came for lunch and I tried the penne con vodka, usually for lunch I am not very..."

S.W

"I really enjoyed the food, service, and ambience at Nikos. We were greeted by the owner as soon as we walked in and our waiter was at the table a few..."

Lankanlioness

"Great small bistro in Kensington! Perfect for a date night! Food and service were both amazing! The owner comes around to all tables which is a..."

HungryInYYC

"I've been here a few times, and it's consistently fantastic. The atmosphere is great, service is fantastic and food is delicious. Every. Time...."

I C

"I really loved the food here and it's really nice to see the owner out greeting guests... that's something you don't really see anymore. Nice..."

Gabrielle Masciarelli

"Good food, and Good Service. Haven't been here for years though. Niko is also nice and friendly. It's always nice when you see the owner..."

KT

"I put this place on my list of restaurants to eat a couple years back and finally got around to it as I moved to the area!I was pleasantly..."

Jessica Gerein

"Friendly environment! Niko himself comes out and helps entertain. Love the carbonara there, haven't had anything like that yet in Calgary. Dessert..."

SSJ

"Nikos is great value for good food! The prices are pretty cheap relative to other Italian places in Calgary but the food is a lot better. I've tried..."

Christine

"My husband and I ate here last Saturday night. We were both extremely impressed!!! The ambience is great, the food is fantastic!!! We both expected..."

Lifesgood6310

"We stopped in at Nico's on a whim tonight, and the restaurant was full (on a Wednesday night). The staff was very friendly and helpful. They let us..."

The Hillhurst Hunger

"AMAZING. Pasta came out extremely hot and delicious. Grand mariner banana dessert was excellent. This restaurant definitely makes you feel you at..."

Lil Bean

"A nice cozy and intimate place. Food was absolutely delicious from appetizer to desert. The most outstanding part of this dining experience was the..."

Dustin Alton

"This restaurant is amazing! The staff were fantastic, and treated my young daughters princesses. The food is great, the calamari is by far the best..."

CK

"Niko's can only be described in two words: the bee's knees! Or bomb.com whatever tickles your fancy. I have been here once and had a great great..."

Jheanell Bailey

"Best Italian in the City! i suggest everyone go and try it at some point, so far every time I have been there it has been an excellent atmosphere,..."

Josh Haley

"Niko's is a must-do if you're down in Kensington because the food is simply exceptional and it's served by an attentive owner who makes sure you walk..."

Beer Lover

"Nice little gem in Kensington... Great atmosphere! Amazing food! You have to try the calamari it is to die for, we went off other recommendations...."

Nicole Devlin

"Cozy little Italian place with consistently good food. The calamari here is the best - you'll see it at almost every table. It has a tomato..."

M

"I like the atmosphere of this restaurant. It's got warm lighting and the servers are professional. Had the best moscato dessert wine here (see..."

YYCFoodie

"Had the Nickos salad. Very good food and the server was nice. It was quite for a Friday lunch hour but it was raining out. Will come back for dinner..."

Festus

"I'm from Montreal, seen good italian restaurant in my Life! Buy Nikkio is in the top 3!! Service, food, wine, presentation, etc! It's all..."

Jeff Demers

"Great!! Make a reservation to be sure you get a table.. The first thing we noticed was the aroma that greeted you upon first entering the restaurant...."

Corinne.humeniuk

"Calamari is the BOM. Nice place, friendly service and great food, had the Calamari for a starter then ordered another round for desert! The..."

Happygrant68

"Awesome experience!! Went there for a friend's birthday and had the best time. Food and wine were both incredible. Great price for the caliber of the..."

Sarah Stratulate

"I've been to to this place twice for supper. Both times, I've had a phenomenal experience. Food and dessert was amazing. And service was awesome as..."

J

"Amazing food. Awesome calamari! Food is always amazing, the atmosphere is great and the service is always outstanding. Definitely a..."

Cbs85

"My First time here, I'm currently sitting at the bar...sipping on great wine after an amazing meal. I'm pretty picky with my Italian and was..."

Nina At Hear's My Soul Cafe

"Exceptional Experience !!!. This is our first time at Niko's Bistro, We ordered the calamari, coconut shrimp to start with caprese salad and caesar..."

Mel Chanthaseng Ifbb Pro

"Recommended!. I went with my wife and had a great time. We shared plates and had spicy calamari, sicilian salad, penne arrabiata and giant..."

Slartibartfastfan

"OUTSTANDING. WOW, this place is outstanding!! Everything from the service, the wine, the ambiance and of course the food!!!!Make a reservation,..."

Zehnerda

"Fabulous!. Owner was very warm and welcoming, the place had a European vibe! Food was amazing, wine selection was great, will absolutely be going..."

Whitneyjoypeters

"Delightful. Nikos is lovely inside, small and cozy, and I would recommend a reservation to avoid disappointment. We wandered in on a week night and..."

Calgay_Diva

"Bravo Niko!. We have been to Niko's Bistro many times and have tried almost everything on the menu. The mussels(cozze adriatico) are great and the..."

Ivo

"Sticker shock!. We dined here with a larger party of 11 (7 of whom were kids). Everything was fabulous, the food was delicious, service was..."

Kim

"LOVE IT!. I found this place randomly and it was seriously delicious. If you like italian food this is the place to..."

Foodie

"Excellent Service and Food. I've been here on three different occasions and everytime the service and food has been great. Niko has come out to greet..."

Corrupted_image

"Pleasant dinner. Went there with my boyfriend for our anniversary. First, the restaurant is small but the layout works, so we didn't feel squished or..."

Fields

"New Fan. I have my favorite Italian restaurants in Calgary including Villa Ferenze and Abruzzo. I can now add a third. Wine list is a little..."

Onlythe Facts

"Delicious experience!!. Our group of 4 went to Niko's on Sunday evening April 13/14. We had never been there before and chose Niko's for its close..."

Lhult

"Niko's is a fantastic little restaurant! The staff running the place are very friendly, quick and efficient. The food easily matches the quality of..."

Rich Smith

"Will definitely be back. Niko's was awesome! The calamari is to amazing and should definitely not be missed. We were served by Niko who was super..."

Jenny S

"Friday Night. Booked a reservation for 7:45, got there and was seated in middle of the room for 2. Seemed awkward at first but servers and restaurant..."

Jamesto41

"Great service and atmosphere. Try both the calamari (not fried!) and filetto al..."

Nathan

"The staff here is wonderful and courteous of every single patron as a whole. The food is high quality and simply amazing. The owner is passionate..."

Urbanfood

"Try the calamari. The calamari was amazing! However my veal Marsala was quite..."

Johno

"Service excellent(ask for Tito)Caprese salad also greatSpaghettini con salcichi et fungi aglio olio cooked..."

Mike Leslie

"Went in for a late dinner and had a great experience.The food was incredible. The stuffed pepper, the eggplant, caprese salad and Parmesan..."

Calgary Diner

"Great Food, Fantastic Service. I have been there on two occasions now, both were reminders of how dining out should be. Super friendly staff, great..."

Pololoco

"Great place! Went there for my first date! Great atmosphere, and the food was amazing! Will definitely be going back! Amazing lunch..."

Shane C. Chick

"Love it!. One of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. My husband and I discovered this place a few years ago and have become regular customers! The..."

Krista T

"Five stars!!!. Went to Niko's last night as I heard their food was great. Amy was our server and she was attentive and very personable. The food was..."

Kmtlewis

"I had dinner at nikos bistro for the first time on Friday, and it won't be my last! Everything was excellent down to the food and the service! My..."

CCCBB

"Just like the first time. I haven't been to Niko's in either 2 or 3 years. My boyfriend had made reservations here on a Saturday night for my..."

Mwuyd

"Great (fulfilling) Experience. My friend and I decided to come here for dinner on a Sunday night and we will definitely be coming back!The place..."

Odo Mo

"Awesome!. I had the lamb with risotto. It was absolutely amazing!!! The bruschetta was very nice too. It had a nice kick to it. The most delicious..."

Nik

"Fine, Fabulous and Friendly!. A total pleasure, from the time you walk in: nice ambiance, welcoming decor, the warmth of everyone's smile makes you..."

Sandra

"Give it a whirl. Fancied an Italian on a Tuesday night..found this small interesting restaurant, and we were surprised to find it bursting at the..."

Alan

"Wonderful Meal!. We booked a reservation for seven. Everyone had a different dish..... Nobody was disappointed! The flavors were so mouth watering,..."

Theresa

"Foodevent. A favorite Bistro of mine...Niko's on Kensington. This is an amazing little Bistro and the perfect place for a bite to eat. It's a small..."

Taproject

"Fantastic Food. My wife and I took friends to Niko's last night and both the food and service was awesome. Everything that came out of the kitchen..."

Foodie Guy

"Excellent Italian. Loved this place. Great appetizers -- including delicious calamari, bruschetta, and mussels. Best of all, the pasta dishes are..."

Fond_of_Food

"Love it!. Visited Niko's with my girlfriends. It was very busy so I'm am glad I made a reservation. We started with the calamari and really loved it..."

Lena

The Ship And Anchor

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"Best pub in Calgary!! Best food, best staff, most/best beers on tap, best patio, best bands = one rad..."

Joy Deines

"I love the Ship and it's the best patio on 17th Ave by far. Down to earth patrons and staff without the 17th Ave Barbie and Ken doll attitude you..."

Denise Marie McCann

"The Ship is a Calgary institution. But more importantly they offer some of the best service in the city. I became addicted to the hamburgers and the..."

Kelly Bale

"Consistently excellent service and food....the absolute best desserts at the best price point.....everything that a great watering hole should..."

Michael Sutcliffe

"Great beer, food, music, patio, pizza, and service. May the Ship never..."

Tom Tschritter

"The best pub in the City. Best prices, best burgers, best patrons and excellent staff. Can't speak highly enough of this YYC institution, it's..."

Talicia Wagner

"I have been coming to this pub for years. The pub food is exceptional. Service and atmosphere is always friendly. The burgers are..."

Mcgowanbrian007

"The Ship is one of my favourite Red Mile establishments, just blocks from the Saddle Dome and has a lot of TV's for sports events. It can get quite..."

Jacob YYC

"Great spot for a cold one and a european football game! hala madrid! Staff are a mixture Ive had pleasant ones and some kind of short and rude but..."

Narmi Eejaa

"Pretty good pub food! I love that they layered the toppings for the machos so you still have all the goodness when you reach the bottom. Very little..."

Marshmellie

"Cheap tasty pub meals, great patio overlooking 17th on a busy corner. There are plenty of tvs for any sports night that your not able to get the 5..."

Codi Kingdon

"I really like the atmosphere here, and there is also a diverse age range. They make really good rum and cokes, maybe it was just my particular ..."

Mermaid

"Came here after a Stamps game and immediately knew we needed nachos. We asked for ground beef without asking the price, that was our fault. When they..."

Lynds9

"One of my neighbourhood pubs. Other night I got "hey old man, where you going?" So I went in to visit with a buddy. Had a nice time, it is a..."

Mr Jimmy

"Great atmosphere! You'll never feel uncomfortable in this bar - it's always full and always a fun time. Love the darts in the back corner. Large..."

Nicole.e.toner

"I used to live next to the Ship -- those were the days. It's still a pretty eclectic crowd, a little awkward if you don't have tattoos. The Ship..."

Scruffle

"Still the best pub in Calgary. The service is friendly,and fast. You can tell the staff a well trained and veteran servers for the most part. The..."

Shannon Marco

"I love the ship and anchor. Always makes for a fun day or night out. Service is always good with experienced servers and drink prices are reasonable..."

S.W

"Everybody has a culinary happy place. A place where the food is always tasty, the beer always cold, the people watching always fascinating, and the..."

Kelsey Hipkin

"The ship is always bumping, busy and fun! Whether it's patio season, or just heading there for a quick drink with friends, this place is always..."

Lee Sara Vanden Beukel

"Serving up some great food with daily specials combined with a variety of fresh pints on tap and great staff, the ship is a very welcoming pub that..."

Christie L

"This bar is one of the staples of Calgary night life for over 10 years. Next to Cowboys, you would be hard pressed to find a worse place to end up or..."

Toothpaste.

"Always great food. Always great portions at reasonable pub prices. They serve a mean Caesar also. Great staple pub in the Beltline. Definitely..."

Len Mastaler

"Affordable, huge servings, decent service, clean facilities, good bartending, good ambiance. There is no cocktail or a separate drinks menu, but..."

RaynaP

"There are not enough words to say or explain how great this pub is. It's the heart of the Calgary community. Everyone fits in from blue collar, white..."

Jessica Heinrichs

"This place is a Calgary staple!There is nothing bad anyone can say about it. Its legendary. A place to be seen and also not to be seen. Amazing..."

Miss Zin

"The ship has been a staple in my adult life. I have been there more times than I could count and the beer is always full to the rim, food has..."

Julia Child

"One of my favorite places to sit enjoy a drink on the patio and have some really decent pub food. They do breakfast as well. But their craft is..."

Poguzia

"It may appear to be a crowded pub; but expect some delicious food. The soups and curry are fantastically flavorful. There's awesome portion..."

Emily Donovan

"This place is a Calgary classic. You'll find all sorts of patrons here, from bikers to businessman to preps to yobbo's. We love this place as it will..."

AlissaandWarrick

"Definitely one of my top choices for a burger in this city! Burgers are juicy, with a great meat to bun ratio, and on top of that, very reasonably..."

HungryInYYC

"Zee ordered the butter chicken, and boy did it look good. I could smell the curry from across the table. The heaping portion of chicken and basalti..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Good central watering spot. Always theatrical. Every night is different. Better food can be had elsewhere. The patio is a great a spot to spend a..."

-amanvel

"Although this is one of my all time favorite watering holes in Calgary, the service makes it so I'm never going here as I am pressed for..."

Christopher Zadworny

"I was here to watch the flames game. Because it was so busy, our drinks and food took forever to come out and the service was not that great. But the..."

YEGirl

"made an account just to write about this place. my third time coming to the ship. the service is absolutely fantastic, i love the vibe i get as..."

Mark

"Home away from home.I've been drinking Guinness, and Lemon drops at The Ship for over 15 years, and it's never disappointed me. I've taken..."

Tyler Wright

"Great experience after a horrible horrible experience at Local 510. Great waitress..."

Monika

"Thumbs up for The Ship... I gave this place the thumbs up due to the great service from the bartender, and the cheeseburger special (5 bucks) that I..."

Elbowdrive

"The Ship never gets old!. I love this place. Its a mix of all types of people from all walks of life. You can sit next to a business man in a suit..."

Brozzzi

"ARrrrrrr Matey. Love the breakfasts. Great patio and nice unpretentious pub. Always good service. Obviously this is not the place to go if you are..."

Ag

"Delicious vegetable curry and they make gluten free pizza which we all shared, it was good. Food here is always good and prices are..."

Lvincent1979

"Good food. Really solid food, excellent soups, always tasty features. Lamb shank $12 is the best I've ever had. Turducken sausage and mash and bison..."

Tylerdalton12310

"Great place!. I Met my husband here 7 1/2 years ago! We frequent quite often and always have a blast! Staff and food are fantastic! One of my..."

Marie

"Great Steak Sandwich. Love the atmosphere and they have the best steak sandwich in the city! I believe the beef is from a local..."

Foodie

"I love this place! Great Staff and a Stellar Vibe! Been a favourite for 10yrs now... Something's remain good,..."

IsChad

"Great food. Eat at the Ship lots, mainly for lunch. Great features, delicious lamb shank and great burgers. Haven't been in the evenings, it's always..."

D Sneddon

"Best eats in town. Best lamb shank and the loaded burger is awesome. We love the ship, best eats and bang for ya $. Love the ship..."

Bettyboop12

"If you are ever visiting Calgary, just for a weekend, you must go here. It was one of the first pubs I went to, and definitely have been back again..."

CMB

"Just a Good Place to Go. There is nothing that jumps out to me at the Ship and Anchor Pub, but for some reason it has an interesting appeal to it. I..."

ThePubGuy

"Brunch was really good. We went there on a Sunday, when it was quieter and not so busy as in the evenings. The omelette and breakfast burrito were..."

Mo

"Standard pub grub. The breakfast we had was simple and tasty. Not to mention that they serve mimosas...."

Smarty

"Great food. Best value food In town! Love the chicken curry and always have some excellent features. Even the standard burger is good and..."

David Speed

"LOVE this place!!!. Kind & fun-loving staff, awesome atmosphere, and the best patio- hands down. Always a sweet & eclectic live music line up...."

NikitaLaBomb

"Uncommon place for uncommon people. Seems like an everyday, rough-around-the-edges, grundgy, dank dive of a pub. What makes this ***the best pub in..."

G-Unit

"Will be around forever. Love the vibe here. Kind of prefer it mid-week when its not completely packed. Hardly the fault of this well run and cool..."

J-Mill

"AWESOME FOOD. Had the best fish taco ever! Killer and £10,..."

Lindsay Browne

"Warm Goats Cheese Salad w/ Roasted Mediterranean Veggies and Pesto Drizzle. I think this might be the best salad I've ever..."

Angelique Garcia

"Awesome food. Love the Ship. Great chicken balti curry, lamb shank and great brisket sandwich with beef dip when its available. Eat here often. Love..."

Jerry Reeve

"Curry. Awesome balti chicken and my wife loves the veggie curry, sooooo good only 10..."

Jack H

"Repeat and repeat again. Oh my gosh, this place is such a gem. I stumbled upon it one day when I was looking for a place to grab a drink. I agree..."

Would You

"Delicious gluten free sandwich!. Love the Ship, love the ambience, love the people, love the beer (especially now that they carry gluten free..."

Glutenfreeyyc

"I just feel the need to defend the ship about the "not impressed" review. Sorry buddy but if you were in the industry you would know that aglc rules..."

Nottygirl

"Great place. When you're making dinner plans you'd just assume the Ship is busy, because 90% of the time is. But if you're around, stop by, see if..."

Stefan

"Gluten Free available. Just ask! Huevos on gluten-free bread from Care Bakery was tasty - and CHEAP! $7.50! Nice.Thanks guys from..."

Macgyyver

"Veggie Burger. By far the best veggie burger I've ever had.Even better if you get it with Bacon, and the regular Ship burger..."

Bryan Birn

"What a Place. Good music, pretty decent beer selection (Creemore Springs is a must for me), GREAT PATIO and ambiance. The people watching is great,..."

Bernadette

"ERIN MORROW. Drop what you are doing NOW and go visit Erin Morrow at the Ship n' Anchor for an attitude adjustment....and some..."

Dave Porteous

"Obviously. A staple of calgary existence. the lame shank is..."

Jeff

"It's a gem on 17th avenue, a classic place for all ages. You may find some places good for teenagers some for grown people, I want to say this place..."

Hesam Rezaei

"We had a great time here today. We decided it was so nice we would enjoy the patio. It was beautiful when we first got there, then of course, it’s..."

Mark Dyck

"Food and service was amazing! Had lunch on their patio after running errands in dt. Our server was Sam and she was fantastic. Drinks were prompt and..."

Boss Sales

"PLEASE READ THIS Honestly where do I begin? Our server was Evan, really nice person and amazin host! Did everything perfectly! Me and my girlfriend ..."

Scout Optics

"I went to watch a soccer game on a Sunday morning and it was great! Nice atmosphere, the staff were friendly and the food was great. Ordered an eggs..."

Jay Vagh

"Patio is nice and sunny, great crowd,and very inclusive! I have a gluten allergy and it's hard to eat out, but our waitress Sam went out of her way..."

Phaedra Cadsky

"FEELS LIKE MY SECOND HOME! Brent is the best bartender ever and the main reason why we keep coming back. To be greeted by first name and to be given..."

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