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Where Chefs Eat in Calgary

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by Phaidon
Updated June 07, 2024
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Calgary. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Calgary where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
Pigeonhole - 17th Ave
4.8 (1765)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar
Downtown
"Coming back home and having a meal of this quality with a surprising focus on vegetables, gives me hope for the restaurant scene in Calgary today." – Matt Abergel
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carlVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Always fantastic! The best staff the best food the best vibes!
"Coming back home and having a meal of this quality with a surprising focus on vegetables, gives me hope for the restaurant scene in Calgary today." – Matt Abergel
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carlVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Always fantastic! The best staff the best food the best vibes!
River Café
4.7 (4892)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Calgary
"River Café has created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home– staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality, and regional, seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a sense of place." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
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TaylorVIP
Dined today
Tasting menu was amazing, the rabbit pappardelle was spectacular. Our server Jared was knowledgeable and very very friendly. Overall a 10/10 night. River cafe is an amazing restaurant, and I will recommend everyone and anyone I can
"River Café has created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home– staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality, and regional, seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a sense of place." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
Top review
TaylorVIP
Dined today
Tasting menu was amazing, the rabbit pappardelle was spectacular. Our server Jared was knowledgeable and very very friendly. Overall a 10/10 night. River cafe is an amazing restaurant, and I will recommend everyone and anyone I can
charbar
4.3 (2252)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Downtown
"The culinary influence of Argentina is evident throughout the menu, with the personalized touch of tableside preparation for dishes like ceviche mixto. The extensive raw bar pays homage to the fresh, sustainable, West Coast seafood that is readily available here. Vegetarian cuisine is celebrated too – almost half of the options are vegetarian, particularly the small plates meant to share, such as the pistachio and avocado bruschetta, grilled provoleta and sourdough fugazza with Roman broccoli." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
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ElliottR
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
It was a birthday celebration and they had a balloon waiting! Very nice touch!!
"The culinary influence of Argentina is evident throughout the menu, with the personalized touch of tableside preparation for dishes like ceviche mixto. The extensive raw bar pays homage to the fresh, sustainable, West Coast seafood that is readily available here. Vegetarian cuisine is celebrated too – almost half of the options are vegetarian, particularly the small plates meant to share, such as the pistachio and avocado bruschetta, grilled provoleta and sourdough fugazza with Roman broccoli." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
Top review
ElliottR
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
It was a birthday celebration and they had a balloon waiting! Very nice touch!!
Deane House
4.7 (1988)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Inglewood
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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HannaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Enjoyed a lovely dinner celebrating my husbands birthday.
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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HannaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Enjoyed a lovely dinner celebrating my husbands birthday.
Alloy
4.7 (4441)
CAN$51 and over
Global, International
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Lisa
Dined 7 days ago
A group of 3 couples celebrating a friends engagement. We chose the perfect place! Amazing service, staff had great recommendations. Food delicious!Truly I can’t wait to celebrate here again!
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Lisa
Dined 7 days ago
A group of 3 couples celebrating a friends engagement. We chose the perfect place! Amazing service, staff had great recommendations. Food delicious!Truly I can’t wait to celebrate here again!
Model Milk
4.7 (2102)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
Calgary
Justin Leboe is a chef with an established haute pedigree, his CV including The French Laundry, Daniel and, closer to home, Accolade in Toronto. But in 2011 when he opened Model Milk, housed in a converted art deco dairy in uptown Calgary, he switched to serving up southern fried chicken, waffles and gravy, and "Sunday suppers" of BBQ ribs. On his menu, which does sharing plates and traditional mains, easy comforts sit alongside the more grown-up likes of handmade cavatelli, wagyu beef tartare and little gem lettuce with Asturian aioli. A fine modern wine list and an extensive list of cocktails encourage lingering into the early hours.
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SamanthaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious and service was fantastic! Will definitely be back.
Justin Leboe is a chef with an established haute pedigree, his CV including The French Laundry, Daniel and, closer to home, Accolade in Toronto. But in 2011 when he opened Model Milk, housed in a converted art deco dairy in uptown Calgary, he switched to serving up southern fried chicken, waffles and gravy, and "Sunday suppers" of BBQ ribs. On his menu, which does sharing plates and traditional mains, easy comforts sit alongside the more grown-up likes of handmade cavatelli, wagyu beef tartare and little gem lettuce with Asturian aioli. A fine modern wine list and an extensive list of cocktails encourage lingering into the early hours.
Top review
SamanthaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious and service was fantastic! Will definitely be back.
Ten Foot Henry
4.8 (6405)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Jessica
Dined 6 days ago
So good very delicious. Great service definitely will be going back.
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
Top review
Jessica
Dined 6 days ago
So good very delicious. Great service definitely will be going back.

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