Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

5.0

5 (187)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

With 360° views of Banff National Park and Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, our 360° Dome is now home to some incredible dining experiences.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Simply outstanding. Our sever was absolutely the best and the view incredible!

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.9

4.9 (1370)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

Top review

ErinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The wine was gorgeous with the stunning vegan tasting menu. The entire staff was impeccable and kind. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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Experience

Cellar Experience

Experience

6-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu

Villa Firenze

4.8

4.8 (1655)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Villa Firenze, where family tradition meets culinary excellence! With over 30 years of experience in authentic Italian cuisine, we take pride in crafting dishes that are a true celebration of flavour and heritage.

Indulge in our carefully curated menu, featuring homemade pastas, savoury entrees, and delectable desserts that are sure to delight your palate. Our welcoming ambiance radiates elegance and warmth, creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

Make your dining experience even more special with our extensive and award-winning wine list, perfectly complementing every dish and enhancing your meal. Join us at Villa Firenze for a culinary journey that embraces tradition, taste, and the spirit of family. Discover why our guests keep coming back for more, as we blend sophistication with heartfelt hospitality to create cherished dining memories.

Top review

Kristyn

Dined 1 day ago

Such a delight, great food, service and a feeling of being amongst friends and family - a Gem

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Popular dish

Tiramisu

Popular dish

Cannelloni alla Fiorentina

Chef David's Cacio e Pepe Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (400)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Olds

About the restaurant

Delicious Italian comfort food in an eclectic setting located in historic Uptown Olds, Alberta

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Jim

Dined on May 5, 2025

Unique environment, really good food. Steak cooked exactly how it was requested. We will be back! Fairly limited wine list.

Hash Breakfast Eatery & Forno Italian

4.8

4.8 (525)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Red Deer

About the restaurant

GM Ivor Timmerman

Roma Style Sourdough Pizza
Traditional Italian Pastas
Tours of Italy Features
Private Dining room for up to 10
Local Craft Beers

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Travis

Dined on May 3, 2025

Food is at a high level and portions are generous. Our service was outstanding.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Barlow

4.7

4.7 (1117)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Calgary

About the restaurant

Chop was created for people who love sharing, connecting and everything steak. We are proud to offer a menu that shares our commitment to sustainable beef sourcing, serving high-quality cuts of 100% Canadian beef. It isn’t just the meat that’s special – it’s also how we cook it. Our Montague broiler cooks at up to 1800 °F, giving a beautiful crust and flavour to every steak! We slow roast our prime rib in a humidity-controlled oven, keeping it mouth-watering and tender. And we put this level of care into each of our hand-crafted drinks, and from-scratch dishes, including plant-based and seafood options, with something for everyone to enjoy. All of this quality comes with friendly hospitality in warm and energetic rooms. Open for happy hour, dinner and late-night!

Top review

WilliamVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Service was excellent and the food was fresh, tasty and presented well.

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4.7

4.7 (350)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A Magical Place for Wizards, Witches, & Muggles Alike to Meet and Celebrate Life While Sipping Fine Handcrafted Potions and Elixirs Like No Other!!!

Please note that the reservations have a 90-minute time limit per table for parties of 4 or less!

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Leann

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

We all enjoyed the potion drinks and especially the presentation. Being a Harry Potter fan made it even better

The Casbah Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (379)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Moroccan

Calgary

About the restaurant

Morocco is a country of contrast, magic and timeless wonders. It is blessed with rich, nourishing land and mountain snows; beaches, deserts and lush oases.

Casbah's are in harmony amongst this backdrop. It is a sanctuary for Moroccans.

In this dining room you will witness authentic architecture, carvings, tiles, paintings and crafts which result from twelve centuries of Moroccan art.

The cuisine is presented in a fashion that enhances it's surroundings and is considered by culinary experts to be among the top three cuisines worldwide.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Great experience. The service and food were both excellent! I recommend it highly and make sure you try goat cheese and spinach pastries… amazing. Will return.

Truth Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

Beltline

About the restaurant

A galaxy-astrology themed dining and cocktail experience, blending Indian and Italian flavors. Dine under the stars with celestial decor & fusion eats

Top review

Alex

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

This place is a hidden gem! From the beautifully designed interior to the well-crafted cocktails, everything was on point. The menu offers a great variety, and each dish is packed with flavor. A must-visit for anyone in Calgary

Moxies - Lethbridge

4.5

4.5 (313)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Lethbridge

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Enjoy a global menu selection at Moxies Lethbridge! Located near Mayor Magrath Drive and minutes from Lethbridge city centre, we offer a host of exciting new tastes for all types of cravings. From burgers and steaks to salads and seafood, our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has added new classic dishes and signature meals like the popular Chipotle Mango Chicken and delicious Sirloin Steak. Be sure to ask about our vegetarian and gluten-free options too!

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Henry

Dined 6 days ago

Food and service were great as always. The patio is always a great place if the weather cooperates.

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