Calgary has an amazing dining scene, and it just earned some national recognition, with six restaurants being named among the top 100 in Canada.
Canada’s 100 Best recently released its annual ranking, highlighting the top restaurants around the country, and one Calgary restaurant even cracked the top 10.
The ranking is based on votes from a panel of 160 judges across the country, who submit lists of their top 10 restaurant experiences from the past year. They rank them based on service, decor, depth of the cellar, and food quality.
Leading the way is Eight, which came in ninth place, making it the highest-ranking restaurant in Calgary.
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Eight is a speakeasy-style, eight-seat tasting experience by chef Darren MacLean, known for its multi-course menu that highlights Canadian ingredients. Reservations are highly sought after, with each seating offering an intimate dining experience.
DOPO came in 28th place. Located in the heart of Marda Loop, the restaurant offers delicious Italian cuisine inspired by recipes from owner Tony Migliarese’s mother, Rose.
The next Calgary restaurant to make the list was the River Café, which landed in 42nd place. Located on Prince’s Island Park along the Bow River, it offers a seasonally Canadian-focused menu in a cozy, nature-immersed setting that has become a Calgary staple.
Bar Gigi came in 65th place. The cozy spot offers a menu of globally inspired dishes and sharing plates. Reservations are hard to snag, with only 20 seats available, but it’s well worth the wait.
Gatsby’s was the next Calgary spot on the list, coming in at spot 74. The restaurant only opened last year, but has quickly made waves throughout the city, earning attention for its cool concept, elevated menu, and lively energy.
Finally, Nupo came in 75th place. Located in East Village in the same space as Eight, the Japanese-style restaurant offers Canadian ingredients mixed with Japanese techniques from Darren MacLean.
You can view the full list online.
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