Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city.
The Himalayan is a popular destination for authentic Nepali cuisine. Guests can dig into hot plates of New Zealand lamb, basa fish, chicken or paneer roasted in a clay oven, or opt for one of the many meat, seafood, vegetarian or vegan curries available. Save room for mango rice pudding or cassava and coconut cake for dessert.
3218 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-3384, himalayancuisine.ca
Cassis Bistro is a little piece of the South of France located in the heart of Calgary. The ever-changing menu of French fare features ingredients from local producers, so you can look forward to a fresh and exciting dining experience. Order one of the restaurant’s signature pasta dishes or the popular steak frites featuring Alberta beef striploin, mixed salad and pommes frites.
2505 17 Ave. S.W., 403-262-0036, thecassisbistro.ca, @cassisbistro
Una’s West Springs location offers all the pizzeria’s beloved favourites. Pop by with some friends or family to enjoy the restaurant’s famous kale Caesar salad and thin crust pizzas like the popular 4-maggi that comes with four cheeses and smothered in Una’s truffle honey.
618 17 Ave. S.W.; 8529 Broadcast Ave. S.W., 403-453-1183, unapizzeria.com, @unapizzaandwine
Mercato West delivers the ultimate Italian dining experience. Located in West Springs, the restaurant’s open theatre kitchen offers guests an exciting glimpse at the care that goes into the cooking process here. The menu features Italian classics such as the Fiorentina-style steak and tagliatelle pasta paired with an ever-evolving selection of fine Italian wine.
873 85 St. S.W., 403-263-6996, mercatowest.com, @mercatowest
Settled in The Stables on the Currie Barracks, Veranda is run by the teams behind Burwood Distillery and Vaycay Brew Co. Order a craft beer or cocktail and share plates like the lobster polenta fries or the brewers nachos. You can also buy some of the two brands’ bottled spirits and canned drinks to enjoy at home.
2566 Flanders Ave. S.W., 403-300-2221, verandayyc.com, @verandayyc
Located at Heritage Park, The Selkirk offers a nostalgic and delicious dining experience. The extensive lunch and Sunday brunch menus feature fresh ingredients from the park’s gardens. Stop by for lunch to try the elk burger or Barron’s steak sandwich, or visit on Sundays to enjoy traditional buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles and other hearty brunch favourites.
1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8607, selkirkgrille.ca, @selkirkgrille
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This article appears in the March 2025 issue of Avenue Calgary.