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.
Winner
Calgary Momo House
Calgarians travel from around the city to try Calgary Momo House’s authentic Nepalese cuisine. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its momos, which are Tibetan dumplings that come in vegetable, mutton, paneer and vegetable or chicken options. The menu also features dishes like fish curry, Himalayan butter chicken and lamb shank.
4310 104 Ave. N.E., 825-415-8066, calgarymomohouse.com, @calgarymomohouse
Runners-up
Amihan Grill + Bakeshop
Filipino and Canadian flavours come together at Amihan Grill + Bakeshop in Sunridge. Start your meal off by splitting a starter platter, then dig into dishes of barbecue pork ribs, beef caldereta, chick-charon and more. Be sure to save room for dessert because the bake shop offers cakes, breads and other pastries to enjoy there or take home for later.
208, 3132 26 St. N.E., 403-455-6050, amihan.ca, @amihan.grill.bakeshop
Pizza Culture Napoletana
When it comes to traditional Neapolitan pizza, Pizza Culture has you covered. Made with a mix of local and imported ingredients (including an Italian-imported flour) and cooked in a wood-fired oven, Pizza Culture’s pizzas are made with tons of care and flavour. Choose from nearly 30 pizza flavours ranging from the Classic Margherita to the Pizza di Patate with a ricotta truffle parmigiano cream.
1114 Edmonton Tr., 403-277-4900, pizzacultureyyc.ca, @pizzacultureyyc
Queens Breakfast Cocktails
With its elegant atmosphere and beautifully plated breakfast dishes, it’s no surprise that brunch fans flock to Queens Breakfast Cocktails. Dishes like the brioche French toast and croissant eggs Benedict are just as eye-catching as the restaurant’s interior filled with portraits and dazzling chandeliers.
3927 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-764-0878, queensyyc.ca, @queensyyc
White Elephant Thai Cuisine
Located in Vista Heights, White Elephant Thai Cuisine’s flavourful menu is just as mouth-watering every time you visit. Choose between a wide variety of curries, stir-fries and noodle dishes to share with a group of friends, and wash it all down with a Singha Thai beer.
1808 19 St. N.E., 403-457-1172, whiteelephantthaicuisine.com, @whiteelephantthaicuisine
Tava Wok Modern Indian & Indo Chinese Bistro
This Taradale restaurant is the place to go for a wide range of Indian and Indo-Chinese fare. The popular spot boasts a huge selection of breads, noodles, rice bowls, curries, biryani and more. Try a vegetarian plate like the kaju curry with a side of garlic, butter or chilli butter naan.
204B, 7171 80 Ave. N.E., 403-764-5700, tavawokyyc.ca, @tavawok
