April and March were busy months for restaurant openings in Calgary. So, in May, there are many new and delicious menus to taste and many new restaurants in Calgary are popping up all over the city. So, no matter where you live in Calgary, there is probably a new eatery near you.
You may notice a few trends, too. There were two new pizza place openings in Calgary this past spring. And the city saw the opening of a few new cocktail bars.
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Where: 1121 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Sinatra’s Pizza
Sinatra’s, one of Calgary’s newest eateries, is focused on creating some of the best pizza in the city. The new pizzeria has a delectable list of pizza topping combinations. “The Calgarian,” for example, is a next-level ham and pineapple pizza with mozzarella, crushed tomato, AND capicola. But that is a divisive pizza flavour, so if ham and pineapple isn’t your style, try Sinatra’s “Special,” “The Mac Daddy,” or the “Hot Boy.”
Where: 3315 26th Ave SW, Calgary
Sweet Loretta Bar
Your experience at Sweet Loretta Bar can include trying their menu of snacks, shareables, and sweets. It can include tasting their menu of craft cocktails and “disco classics,”. And an evening at Sweet Loretta Bar can conclude with some disco. The eatery has all you need for your next date or night out with friends.
Where: 715 11 Ave SW, Calgary
The Continental
There is a brand-new elevated and gourmet dining opportunity in Calgary for spring and summer 2023. The Continental recently opened in the Kensington neighbourhood, and offers a globally inspired menu of beers, wines, starters, and entrees. While the food and drink menus are part of what create this elevated dining experience, there is more to it at The Continental. The service and atmosphere will all be part of the memorable dining, too.
Where: 1131 Kensington Road NW, Calgary
Peak Pizza
Calgary’s Richmond neighbourhood recently welcomed Peak Pizza. And while pizza is in the name, their menu consists of many other tasty lunch and dinner treats. This includes the pizzas which come topped with paneer, meatballs, lamb, jerk chicken, tandoori spice, or many other items. They also offer fun appetizers like cheesy bread, garlic fingers, and poutines in delicious different flavours.
Where: 2741 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Sometimes Rice
Sometimes Rice is one of Calgary’s newest cocktail bars having only opened this past April. And the menu offers a delicious array of food items to pair with their craft cocktails. Some examples of those shareables include bak chang (bamboo-wrapped sticky rice with brown sugar pork belly), or Temaki (sushi rice with gochujang salmon). But if you’re excited for that cocktail menu, we don’t blame you. Try pairing those snacks with a “Japanese Highball,” “Leprechauns in Tokyo,” or “Yoshi’s Revenge.”
Where: 102 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Mama Dessert
Mama dessert is a Calgary market success story. The local artisan dessert shop and bakery started by popping up with their desserts at various different markets across the city. And as of the last week of April, they have secured a permanent spot for selling those delicious baked goods. Find Mama Dessert in Calgary’s Chinatown on the northeast side of downtown for their soft opening phase.
Where: 110 2 Ave SE #1, Calgary
VietBites
Bridgeland recently welcomed its newest restaurant with opening of Viet Bites. The eatery has a fresh selection of authentic Vietnamese food. You can stop by for a quick bite, or a filling meal. Some of those Vietnamese bites include cheer shrimp toast, shrimp salad rolls, or patechau buns.
Where: 725 1 Ave NE
Church’s Texas Chicken
One of America’s largest chicken chains is now in Calgary. The northwest neighbourhood of Sage Hill recently welcomed a brand new Church’s Texas Chicken. The fast food company is known for its fried chicken meals, classic sides, and crispy chicken tenders.
Where: 455 Sage Valley Dr NW, Calgary
Honjin Izakaya
Honjin opened but a month ago and is making big waves in Calgary’s restaurant scene. Their menu is filled with an assortment of authentic Japanese cuisine. This includes starters, sushi and sashimi, more seafood dishes, and noodle or rice bowls. The restaurant comes from the same group who brought Tokyo Street and Tokyo Station to Calgary.
Where: 5828 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary