Calgary is thought of as the wild west of Canada, so many people
may immediately assume steaks are the dish of choice. Fortunately for those who live in the city,
there’s more to it than that! Calgary
has a broadly varied menu, with something to tickle any taste bud while not
torturing your wallet.
Stars: 5 out of 5.
Price: affordable for most people.
If an Italian restaurant only serves pizza, it’s not a good
Italian restaurant. The Pizzeria Gaga
combines fresh and delicious doughs, greens, vegetables, and meats into some of
the most incredible food you’ll ever try.
Fresh pizzas that the locals rate five stars, delicious sandwiches, and
other classic Italian meals help boost public opinion of this pizzeria. At lunchtime, the line gets so long that it
starts wrapping around the block! Get in
and enjoy it the moment you can.
Stars: 3.5 out of 5.
Price: extremely affordable.
Although this restaurant isn’t vegan or vegetarian, its dishes are
heavily vegetable anchored to make the most negligible environmental impact
while still serving incredible meals.
Well known for their tomato toast, they’ve amassed a cult following of
foodies in the area who keep coming back for more. If all of this healthy goodness leaves you
thirsty, they also offer unique and fun cocktails and mixed drinks that quench
any thirst. Ten Foot Henry has been
raised three and a half stars out of five, but it continues to perform and be
famous!
Stars: 4.8 out of 5.
Price: slightly more expensive.
Whether you’re in the mood for a sub or a spicy fried chicken
sandwich, Alumni has you covered. This
restaurant is usually packed, but you can save yourself the trouble and order
your food for pick-up instead. The
waitstaff is friendly and informative, leaving guests excited to rate this
restaurant 4.8 out of five stars.
Another restaurant with a great bar, the Alumni Sandwiches’ liquor
bar, offers multiple kinds of drinks and takes requests if you’re unsure what
you want. Although the food is less
expensive, the flavor still holds up!
River Cafe
Stars: 5 out of 5.
Price: expensive for most people, nice to splurge on.
If you love a chic restoration or are craving beautiful seafood
dishes laid out like pieces of art, this is the place for you. Built out of an old concession building,
River Cafe’s dishes are high brow despite the location, leaving many guests
surprised at the expense of the dishes.
The price is more understandable once you taste the food, but it’s
good to look at the menu ahead of time if you’re on a budget and want to be
safe. Although it’s not as expensive as
looking at Calgary
homes for sale, the price does add up! Luckily for the River Cafe, its fans don’t
seem to mind since they’ve rated it a steady five stars!
Of course, food opinions come down to personal taste. If you’re not sure if a restaurant is a good
match for you, give it a try and decide then.
It’s better to try the food and hate it than waste time wondering what
it might have tasted like.