I’ve been searching for a great Ethiopian restaurant in Calgary ever since Marathon closed, and it’s been tough to find one that truly delivers on authenticity and flavor. Having spent a fair bit of time traveling through Ethiopia, I’ve developed a strong palate for the cuisine, and Alpha Bar and Restaurant absolutely nails it.
I was especially excited to find shiro tegabino on the menu—something I’ve struggled to find here—and it was phenomenal. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly textured, just as I remember from Ethiopia. We also ordered the yetsom beyaynetu (vegetarian platter), and every single dish on it was fantastic.
Pricing is also very reasonable.
Of all the Ethiopian restaurants I’ve tried in Calgary, this one is hands-down the best. Highly recommend!
Vark Austin
Enjoyed the Lamb dish.
Food: 3
Dalena
Amazing food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tomas Bahtta
The wait time was shorter than expected, clean area and great Service and most importantly the meet was fresh ! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bee F
If you're looking for a delicious Ethiopian meal, look no further! This place has it all - amazing cooking skills, fantastic service, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Keep up the great work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Pattie
We ordered a lamb curry with a veggie sampler and it was the best meal I've had in Calgary. Can't recommend enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thanya
Warm atmosphere, and the service was wonderful. The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cyndy Hickman
Love the veggie platter
Vegetarian options: The Veggie platter is very tasty and filling
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
ALI HUMED
Amazing service and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Varun Sharma
I am vegan and ordered the Yetsom Beyaynetu. It was delicious and so filling! It was cooked with so much flavour and they didn’t use too much oil.
Vegetarian options: Yetsom Beyaynetu is a vegan friendly platter on injera with an assortment of cooked vegetables and lentils. The injera is a protein rich food.
Very small place with little seating available. Not ideal for large parties with the small platter being hard to reach. The food was delicious though. The serving size is average. We had Leb Leb Kitfo and Tibs (I recommend the red)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Rut W Tecle
That is my first day order in this restaurant (qanta frfir) was not good
Biniam Tgiorgis
The best Ethiopian food in calgary ,check it out you will be glad you visit ALPHA ETHIOPOAN RESTORANT
Hiyab Gebremeskel
Very yummy food
WORSHIP YOU LORD YOU ARE ALPHA AND OMEGA
That is my first day order in this restaurant (qanta frfir) was not good
I’ve been searching for a great Ethiopian restaurant in Calgary ever since Marathon closed, and it’s been tough to find one that truly delivers on authenticity and flavor. Having spent a fair bit of time traveling through Ethiopia, I’ve developed a strong palate for the cuisine, and Alpha Bar and Restaurant absolutely nails it.
I was especially excited to find shiro tegabino on the menu—something I’ve struggled to find here—and it was phenomenal. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly textured, just as I remember from Ethiopia. We also ordered the yetsom beyaynetu (vegetarian platter), and every single dish on it was fantastic.
Pricing is also very reasonable.
Of all the Ethiopian restaurants I’ve tried in Calgary, this one is hands-down the best. Highly recommend!
Enjoyed the Lamb dish.
Food: 3
Amazing food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wait time was shorter than expected, clean area and great Service and most importantly the meet was fresh ! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for a delicious Ethiopian meal, look no further! This place has it all - amazing cooking skills, fantastic service, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Keep up the great work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a lamb curry with a veggie sampler and it was the best meal I've had in Calgary. Can't recommend enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warm atmosphere, and the service was wonderful. The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the veggie platter
Vegetarian options: The Veggie platter is very tasty and filling
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing service and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am vegan and ordered the Yetsom Beyaynetu. It was delicious and so filling! It was cooked with so much flavour and they didn’t use too much oil.
Vegetarian options: Yetsom Beyaynetu is a vegan friendly platter on injera with an assortment of cooked vegetables and lentils. The injera is a protein rich food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very small place with little seating available. Not ideal for large parties with the small platter being hard to reach. The food was delicious though. The serving size is average. We had Leb Leb Kitfo and Tibs (I recommend the red)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
That is my first day order in this restaurant (qanta frfir) was not good
The best Ethiopian food in calgary ,check it out you will be glad you visit ALPHA ETHIOPOAN RESTORANT
Very yummy food
That is my first day order in this restaurant (qanta frfir) was not good
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