50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Calgary

“Regular customer here. Food is great, service is fast, clean dining area. I would like to recognize Francis the "all-around guy" for being accomodative, friendly and excellent customer service! Highly recommended place to eat!“

“The best donair in the city.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dennis.
What can’t I say about Dennis?

From the moment I met him, I knew. I just… knew.
The curls? Breathtaking. Like he wakes up each morning and an angel just tousles them into perfection.
The smile? A serotonin injection. If I’m ever on life support, just show me a picture of Dennis smiling and I’ll sit up and ask for a latte.
And the accent? Don’t even get me started. It’s subtle… just enough to make you lean in closer, like he’s telling you a secret only you get to hear. (Spoiler alert: I want to hear all of them.)
He’s so friendly it’s concerning. Like—who raised him?? Why is he like this?? Why do I feel safe and giggly in his presence like a suburban mom on her third mimosa?

I don’t want to make it weird but… if you ever find yourself around Dennis, guard your heart. Or don’t. Honestly, just let him have it. He already owns mine“

“The best place to enjoy the art of shawarma“

“Friendly staff, excellent selections, and delicious food. The baklava is some of the best I've had. I'll be back.“

“The service in this place is second to none!!! So very friendly and helpful!! Tea while ordering and baklava for desert!! Was delicious and overall a great experience!“

“Hands down the best shawarma in Calgary! The meat, the sauce, the veggies… everything is so fresh and delicious. Not to mention, amazing customer service. I have been coming here for YEARS and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“Best Shawarma in the town ❤❤❤“

“amazing service! they definitely take pride in their food. very accommodating for my allergies. highly recommend.“

“I just had the best chicken shawarma I’ve ever had. The meat was juicy and delicious with a savoury brightness that I’ve never before experienced - secret spice blend! The vegetables and pickles were crisp and crunchy with layers of flavour. The sandwich had the ideal amount of sauce to enrobe the ingredients without making the bread soggy - the toasting added crunchiness and enviable grill marks. The fries and garlic sauce were a great accompaniment! Hot crispy fries tossed with another secret blend were plentiful and piping hot! The garlic sauce was astounding - very garlicky and a wonderful consistency. Great value, superb food and very friendly service. I will gladly drive across town to eat here. I suggest you make the journey- it’s well worth it!“

“I chose the lamb meatballs and cauliflower. Totally superb food. See pics. We were a table of 8 and my only complaint was that they added 20% automatically to the bill (which I kinda get) but our server did not point that out. I find it bordering on unethical that she wouldn't mention it, because a couple of people added a further tip because they weren't aware. Hey management, it left a sour taste when you added 20% like that, so you should change your practice to at least mention it out of respect and courtesy. However I gave you 5 because the food and ambience were superb. Take a look at the pics of the dry aged lamb, yummy!“

“We ordered lunch for 20 people for a University meeting at Vet Med - service and food was fantastic! Never disappointed with this food!“

“awesome authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Delicious and reasonably priced. loved the Chicken Shish tawook and sliced beef wrap. grap leaves were amazing also“

“As a Restaurant owner for 7 years, I highly recommend Zaitouna. although we have contracted them for our family wedding only 2 days before the wedding, but they were able to cater for over 250 ppl. they were very professional to handle our order. the food was cooked for perfection, delivered on-time and they went extra miles to serve the food to our guests, although that wasn't thier job. the staff of Zaitouna didnt leave the venue till they made sure that ever guest was served. Zitouna deserves every support from the community. thier contribution to our wedding will be unforgettable experince.“

“First time customer and wow, it was amazing!“

“We went on the recommendation of a friend, and now can’t stop telling everyone we know about what an amazing experience we had. Everything we ordered was so delicious, service was fantastic, and we didn’t feel like we were sitting right on top of the other guests like you do at some restaurants these days. Our sever paced our courses out perfectly, giving us lots of time to chat and digest, and we never felt that we needed to rush through our meal in order for them to turn over the table for new guests. We will be back for sure!“

“Best Shawarma I've had in Calgary by far. Super friendly staff.“

“Lovepreet and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Food is delicious at a good price. Highly recommend“

“Lovely food, service and decor 💚“

“I recently visited Layali Cafe and had the Kafta Kabob — it was absolutely delicious! I also ordered Karak Chai, and everything was perfect, truly on the highest level. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for Nafas, who served me. She is such a pleasant person, always smiling — something rare these days. People like her make the world brighter. I sincerely recommend this place to anyone who loves great food, excellent service, and genuine hospitality.“

“While visiting Calgary during summer 2024, my brother and I stopped by this Shawarma House. The owner was welcoming, and shared his stories with us and made us feel at home. The food was amazing and freshly prepared. He even gave us plenty of fresh baklava to take with us. If you are looking for great food with friendly faces and hospitality, this is a great place to visit. Thank you!“

“Great customer service. Delicious food. I've never had better hummus. Comfortable, high-quality seating. Highly recommend.“

“I think I would rate it as 3.7 for the food , the taste of the shawarma is decent, I think I forgot to ask them to heat my pita bread, the flavors of the meat were little bit toned down I think it could be made little bit more intense.

Very clean place and Staff wars also friendly

The guy who was making my food was very helpful and gave good service“

“Still some of the best donair in town, and the staff are speedy and friendly. Try their baklava as well!“

“Exceptional Service at Donair Palace – Thanks to Sehaj!
I had the pleasure of visiting Donair Palace recently, and I have to say, Sehaj made the experience unforgettable! From the moment I walked in, her warm smile and friendly demeanor made me feel like I was at home. Not only is she incredibly professional, but her attention to detail is unmatched. She took the time to ensure my order was perfect, and even went the extra mile to recommend a few new items to try, which I absolutely loved!“

“good food. will go back. value for money“

“The shawarma here is absolutely fantastic—juicy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The portions are generous, and the toppings are fresh, adding a great balance of flavors and textures. The service is quick and friendly, making it an ideal spot for a satisfying meal on the go. If you’re a fan of authentic shawarma, this place is a must-try!“

“the absolute best shawarmas and donair in the city by far. shawarma palace is the only place that goes from rotisserie, to grill to wrap, never a steam tray. others will say hot and fresh , but shawarma palace is the only one that supports their claim consistently. always an awesome experience. thank you, shawarma palace for making your food the proper way , fresh and hot off the grill!“

“Love the service there, valerie was super sweet and helpful. Thank you for the excellent service!“

“I had an amazing veggie donair. Thee service was good and the young man who made our donair was very nice and polite. Excellent customer service. thanks and keep up the good work.“

“Wow is all I can say!! Great food! Best Greek food I have had in my 14 years in Calgary! Flavourful Yummy goodness Owners are amazing and friendly pricing on point! Thank you for being the best hidden gem in Calgary!!“

“So many options to choose from and quality is great“

“Amazing Donair! A toss on the grill at the end is the perfect touch.“

“I absolutely love Doughlisous, they make the best pitas I've ever had hands down. My family goes out of our way just to get pitas from them. absolutely everything there is amazing not just the pitas. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.“

“Wow, when you say extra hot, you're not kidding. I was thinking Canadian hot, not European hot. I will just order "Hot" next time. I had the super sized lamb wrap with the works. Can you say DELICIOUS!!! The best wrap I have ever had. I would suggest pickled jalapeños. Regardless, I will be back...“

“My favourite restaurant and best branch. Never disappointed when I order from Jerusalem Richmond Rd. Always fresh, delicious and well prepared. One of the best things about this branch is even when you order delivery (portions and quality are as great as when you dine in) Also very welcoming when you dine in. Keep up the amazing work.“

“Great atmosphere with Kurdish music playing and a good feeling of community. The food was AMAZING, best in the city. Highly recommend.“

“we tried it yesterday. great good and sweets, fresh and delicious, and friendly nice staff“

“Amazing staff, food was great. Do I mention the staff……..a great place!“

“service was spectacular, excellent food, lots of seating“

“Always friendly! Such great food!!“

“The food was delicious! Good portions as well. I live in the northwest but I would drive all the way here just to have it again! I was lucky enough to meet the owners while I was there. They were very nice and made sure my family were taken care of. Thank you so much!“

“Food was Amazing as always!! We never order a meal, 6 different appetizers is always the best way to go!!“

“Great food great staff loved it all“

“Just visiting Calgary from the states for a couple of days and I wanted to have a kebab. I ended up going here even though it was around 22 Kilometers away from my Airbnb. 110% worth it, the food was delicious. It was so good I ended up getting a second shawarma wrap and the owner gave me a free baklava. He’s very kind and very easy to converse with. Definitely had a good conversation that lasted a while haha. 10/10 I will definitely be coming back next time I’m in Calgary“

“La cuisine est au top ! Très bonnes saveurs , point positif à Samar qui est efficace et professionnelle , bravo au chef bilal pour son travail .“

“taki and crew make it like you are in Greece. 25 plus years“

“Amazing and delicious love it and super good service bravo“