Calgary Restaurants

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A decade ago, it was difficult to find a Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary. Now they’re quite common. My favorite is one that is across from the McMahon football stadium. It’s easy to get in and out of the parking lot, the service can be slow but the food is good. You won’t be alone either, as many others have “discovered” this restaurant. There is second restaurant by the same name, but strangely a slightly different menu, downtown in Chinatown on Center street. Don’t worry if you can’t use chopsticks as cutlery is available on request.

Jetgirly reported that the restaurant no longer makes deliveries even though they still have a delivery menu.

Favorite Dish: Chicken and spring rolls on vermicelli noodles

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People can get pretty passionate about their favorite pizza place, so allow me to share my contender with you: Verona Pizza. And you’re in luck… it’s located in downtown Calgary and you can try it by the slice. But be aware, this is not a well-kept secret. And don’t even bother looking at the menu. If you don’t see anything of interest ready to serve, then just walk away and try again another day.

Favorite Dish: What makes it so good? Hot fresh mozzarella, and lots of it. But timing is everything. Too early, there’s not much selection because the pizzas are still in the oven and not many are ready to serve. Too late, and the crowd has been there before you and the pickings will be slim. Noon is best of course, and through exhaustive research, I’ve determined that 12:15pm is the ideal time.

When they’re going at full tilt, you’ll usually find a selection of eight pizzas or so to choose from: beef and mushroom, pepperoni, pepperoni and mushroom, pepperoni and bacon, all meat, all cheese, spinach and feta, Hawaiian. Side salads are an option and if you’d like something other than pizza, they also serve lasagna or baked spaghetti.

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There’s only one Peter’s Drive Inn. In a city where restaurants come and go each year, Peter’s has been around forever. You can drive through (on either side) or walk up to the window to place your order but either way, you’ll almost always have to wait in line. It’s that popular. In fact, over the years, the city has had to put up barriers to keep excessive traffic from bothering the nearby residential neighborhood. There are no indoor tables, but there are plenty of picnic tables in their park like surroundings.

Favorite Dish: Famous for their hamburgers and milkshakes, there’s a different milkshake flavor on special each day.

Love this place, came with my family for the first time.
the place was packed

there seemed to be a line out the door for pick up
the lounge was 3/4 full

we had a Bullfighters pizza that was one of the best pizzas i have ever eaten
thick crust, loaded with toppings and covered in mozza ....mmmmmm

service was good, we were there mid week, i cant imagine what a weekend is like

prices were typical Calgary Prices not over the top but not cheap
has a fully licensed Bar with Vlts

Favorite Dish: the bullfighters pizza is amazing

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When I heard a Cora's had opened at Northland Village Mall in northwest Calgary, I was very excited. I knew there was no way the food they served could be as beautifully presented and appetizing as the photos on their website, but if the food was even half as good as it looked I would be happy!

Before I went to Cora's I read online that I would have to be prepared to wait. So, when my friend and I arrived at 11:00 and heard the wait to be seated would be an hour, we weren't worried. Instead, we planned to scour the mall and check out Winners upstairs. After forty-five minutes we returned to the queue at Cora's and we were called in to be seated right at noon. They don't take reservations so come prepared with something to do while you wait.

When we saw the menu, we were pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices. Cora's dishes up traditional breakfast favorites (especially crepes and French toast), all topped with loads of fresh fruit. Prices normally in the $9-$11 range, which is great for Calgary. I chose a plate with crepes and french toast, topped with fresh fruit and served with a side of Devonshire cream. My friend had the cinnamon-raisin brioche french toast, with an egg on the side and lots of fruit all over it. The BEST thing about Cora's is that THE PICTURES DON'T LIE! The food is actually as beautiful as it looks on the menu- the fruit is just as fresh and they certainly don't skimp on it. We also had delicious fruit smoothies (I had banana-mango and my friend had strawberry-banana) that were perfect with our breakfasts.

I'm going back to Cora's tomorrow morning and can't wait! It's my new favorite breakfast joint in Calgary!

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We went to this location to celebrate my father-in-law's 89th birthday. Great location, awesome food and decent prices make this a place we'll visit again.

Favorite Dish: I selected the Bountiful Beef Ribs basted with Carolina Honey sauce with a loaded baked potato and cole slaw. Padre had the BBQ Salmon (an 8oz. Atlantic Salmon filet, grilled and brushed with TR BBQ sauce) with rice and vegetables. LJ chose the Grilled Chicken Spinach Stack (two stacked, grilled chicken breasts straight from the open grill covered with a rich blend of four cheeses, artichoke hearts and creamy spinach) and served with a loaded baked potato and vegetables.

We went there for my father's birthday. It was a Tuesday night and there were 9 of us. The Tuesday night special was pasta dishes. For $7 you had a choice of various types of pasta. All of us ate for around $78. The only complaint was the Caesar salad tasted like vinegar. The waiter did remove the cost of the salad from the bill.

Favorite Dish: All of the pasta was good.

Originally started in Vancouver, Amato Gelato has now opened a store in Calgary. Sure, there's a few gelato places in Calgary, but having done *ahem* some extensive research, I do believe Amato wins hands down for flavor and quality. Mario LoScerbo learned ice cream making from his father and grandfather, and the care and skill that his company uses to make the gelatos and sorbettos shines through. They even have an alarm on the fridge that sells pre-packaged products so that the door isn't left open too long and the -30C temperature is maintained.

There are so many flavors on display, it's almost overwhelming. Many flavors are already packed in plastic containers to take home, which are a lot easier to handle than the traditional styrofoam and plastic insert containers.

All the gelatos are made with skim milk -- less guilt for most customers, and the sorbettos are so rich in flavor and creamy you'll swear there was some type of dairy in there.

Favorite Dish: There is so much to choose from -- even red bean and taro for the asian crowd. I highly recommend: Hedgehog (chocolate and hazelnut), Mango sorbetto, Coconut, and the Raspberry and Watermelon sorbettos.

They also serve coffee, grilled paninis and some pastry items. But most people are there for the gelato....