Winner
Una Pizza + Wine
Since it opened more than a decade ago, Una Pizza + Wine on 17th Avenue S.W. has become a home-grown success. Now with three Calgary locations to its name, Una continues to be consistently packed with patrons enjoying delicious pizza, pasta and other dishes like the famous kale Caesar salad. With its reliable service and tasty fare, it’s no surprise that other corners of the city wanted a slice of the action.
Three Calgary locations (plus Banff), unapizzeria.com, @unapizzaandwine
Runners-up
OEB Breakfast Co.
With the first location opening in Calgary in 2009, OEB quickly became one of the top places for high-quality breakfast. OEB uses fresh, seasonal ingredients in all its dishes, which range from a variety of morning classics like eggs Benedict to more creative options like the French toast trifle or the nine breakfast poutines that come smothered in brown butter hollandaise.
Multiple Calgary locations, eatoeb.com, @oeb_breakfast
Cactus Club Cafe
Cactus Club Cafe offers a casual fine-dining atmosphere with an emphasis on approachable, fresh food and great cocktails. The globally inspired menu offers something for everyone with options like a crispy tofu bowl, Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps, a salmon aburi roll and the butternut squash ravioli with prawns, not to mention cocktails like the frozen peach bellini and a selection of best-in-class wines.
Three Calgary locations, cactusclubcafe.com, @cactusclubcafe
Craft Beer Market
Since launching on 10th Avenue in Calgary in 2011, Craft Beer Market has remained a hot spot for a casual restaurant and bar experience that pairs locally produced food with a wide selection of craft beers. In fact, both its downtown and Southcentre Mall locations have more than 100 beers on tap, making it the ideal spot to socialize and celebrate.
Two Calgary locations, craftbeermarket.ca, @craftbeermarket
Kinjo Sushi & Grill
Kinjo’s seven Calgary locations offer delicious Japanese food in a casual, comfortable environment. The menu features an expansive selection of authentic Japanese dishes such as tempura, chicken karaage and takoyaki, as well as a huge range of sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls.
Multiple Calgary locations, kinjosushiandgrill.com, @kinjo_sushi