The hottest new Calgary restaurants you should have on your radar
Calgary’s food scene is constantly evolving, with new restaurants appearing in the city seemingly overnight. However, knowing which ones should be on your must-eat list is tricky.
Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you, narrowing down all the new openings to a handy list of some of the biggest openings we’ve seen in YYC recently.
From Spanish-inspired tapas to stunning rooftop bars and Italian food with a unique spin, here are some of the hottest new restaurants to visit in Calgary.
Bodega by Sabor
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After rapidly expanding across Edmonton over the last few years, Bodega by Sabor has finally opened its doors in YYC for the first time.
Offering Spanish and Portuguese-inspired tapas dishes, paella, and plenty of good wines, the Mission-based restaurant is a must-visit this summer.
Address: 2204 4th St. SW, Calgary
Ryuko Japanese Kitchen + Bar – Beltline
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With two locations already under its belt, we were thrilled to hear that Ryuko, one of Calgary’s most prominent Japanese restaurants, would be heading to the Beltline for its latest venture.
With its modern and minimalist design and dishes that are almost too perfect to eat, it’s easy to see why Ryuko has become so popular.
Address: 1004 14th St. SW, Calgary
Bow & Bend
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Boasting Calgary’s newest rooftop bar, Bow & Bend is one to have on your list for evening cocktails. While it boasts a large outdoor rooftop patio with city and river views, Bow & Bend’s interior is equally impressive, featuring large windows and cozy booths.
Its menu offers a wide selection of hand-crafted cocktails, using spirits from local spots such as Eau Claire Distillery and Bridgeland Distillery. Meanwhile, for food, Bow & Bend offers everything from shareables and salads to housemade burgers and pastas.
Address: Element by Westin Calgary Downtown – 833 4th Ave. SW, Calgary
Roy’s Korean Kitchen
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Since closing its Mission and Beltline locations, we’d been waiting with bated breath to see what was next for Roy’s Korean Kitchen.
Now, we can finally rejoice in the fact that Roy’s Korean Kitchen has reopened in Heritage Square. From its new location, diners will be able to enjoy menu staples such as the KFC sando, soy maple Brussels sprouts, grilled shortribs, and oxtail tortellini.
Address: Heritage Square – 8500 Macleod Trail SW, #170N, Calgary
L’Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge
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This new Inglewood spot focuses on cicchetti, a Venetian version of Italian small plates or antipasti.
The menu, led by Chef Giuseppe di Gennaro, offers a wide selection of bites, including cicchetti such as crostini, bruschetta, olives and more.
However, diners will be able to enjoy heartier dishes such as pasta, lamb chops, and duck breast, accompanied by sides including polenta and broccolini.
Address: 1023 9th Ave. SE, Calgary