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 atmosphere & customer service is here is next to none ! Absolutely love the Food here. This is by far the best Shawarma place in Calgary. Do not miss out on such delicious food! Highly recommend!! I bring all my friends & family here & whenever I have family out of town, this is where I bring them to try the BEST IN THE CITY!! The best 🤤 Thank you guys ! You guys are great.“

“This Mediterranean deli is so completely underrated. It has hands-down, the absolute best Shawarma and Food in Calgary. Don’t even try the others. They’re Shawarma are packed with so much meat and their prices are incredibly good. Pita bread is fresh oh my God I’m salivating just thinking about it. I’ll travel an hour for one of their Shawarma they are that good.“

“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!“

“Honestly, this place used to be close to my home on Edmonton Trail near downtown, but since they relocated to the Calgary Farmers’ Market, I make sure to visit whenever I’m seriously craving shawarma. The staff is incredibly friendly, the ambience is great, and the food quality is outstanding.
Special shoutout ❤️‍🔥 to the white gentleman working there😎he’s a good friend of mine and truly knows how to treat customers with respect and warmth.
Even though it’s a small spot, the location offers plenty of seating and a lively, fun atmosphere. I strongly recommend visiting this place, 100 out of 100 without a doubt!“

“I am truly disappointed, that after living in this city for over 40 years, I only just discovered Calgary Shawarma. Easily the best beef donair in the city. The meat is seasoned perfectly, the sauces are all amazing, and the veggies are fresh and crisp. But the real gem of this place is the owner (who I presume is the owner.) Friendly funny and brightens your day. This is my new #1 spot for shawarma, do yourself a favor and check it out!“

“Amazing food…fed a small get together for graduation. Ordered the family platter special and some extra add ons. Food was fresh and wonderful thank you!“

“I’ve been to Layali Cafe a few times now and I honestly really enjoy this place. Every time I go, I end up trying something new and I’m always surprised by how good the food is. Everything I’ve tried so far has been fresh and full of flavor.

The drinks are really good too, and they have some great options. The service has always been friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better.

Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t been!“

“Good quality of foods, delicious in a fair price.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“So good! In a city full of pizza and Italian restaurants it’s nice to have something different, this is Mediterranean at its best everything was full of flavour, faves were the halloumi, peach salad, cucumber dip and pita. Can’t wait to go back and try more .“

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

“100/10 experience! The food never disappoints! We tried the beef this time and it melted in our mouths, and that turtle ice cream dessert was the cherry on top of an already amazing meal . The service was great as usual. I want to highlight the cocktails. They were better than the last time and I'm not sure how that was possible cause it was great the last time but shout out to the bartender! My favorite restaurant hands down !“

“Shawarma cravings = officially solved! Absolutely packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, generous portions, and service that makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. One bite and you’ll already be planning your next visit…Definitely a hidden gem worth every bite - highly recommended!“

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

“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!!“

“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“

“Worst food every don’t buy it they suck so much.“

“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.“

“A wonderful gem in the neighborhood! Super friendly owner and delicious food for great value. The food was fragrant, tasty and abundant. He even added a falafel to my mixed platter to try! Don’t forget to leave room for an excellent home made tiramisu!! We will be back!!“

“Nice place. The food is average. I’d give the sauce some credit—it’s quite good—but overall there’s nothing particularly special. If you’re just looking for a quick bite, it’s a decent option, but don’t expect anything unique“

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

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

“Lovely food, service and decor 💚“

“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!“

“everything is 5 stars,quality,quantity,hospitality“

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

“the best in calgary. I love this place .“

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

“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.“

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

“Ordered delivery. Uber special 50% off. Decided to read the reviews after i ordered and got a little worried. But it was very tasty. I agree with the portion size and could use more potatoes at least but the flavours make up for a lot of the portion size. Everything had its own unique flavor. The rice is very nice, the home made hot sauce is incredible and that balsamic based salad was very good. Had the beef donair and chicken shawarma but I'm not sure if i got chicken lol. The beef donair was tasty though. Damn near licked the container clean! 1 of the two pitas was a bit stale, still edible. Glad i have a second order in the fridge for later 😎“

“Avesta has great food. Great customer service by Gagan Vishev . I recommend everyone to check out this awesome shawarma place in Crowfoot nw Calgary“

“I had an amazing experience at Osmow’s Shawarma thanks to Jim! From the moment I walked in, he was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure my order was perfect. The food was fresh, generously portioned, and absolutely delicious. Jim’s great attitude and excellent customer service really stood out and made the whole experience even better. It’s not often you come across someone who goes above and beyond like he does. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this location. Thanks again, Jim!“

“Great food, I was here with my friend and we tried the chicken breat kebab.
It was great protein portion some rice and salad on the side and the owner even topped it off with a load of fries..
I recommend this dish because it really stands out.“

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

“Best Customer Service and Delicious Food By Employee,Even you can ask for some extra sauce later. They always provide without charges.“

“Kabob Land has some of the best chicken and ground beef kabobs I’ve had in Calgary! The chicken was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, while the ground beef kabob was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The portions are generous and come with fresh salad, rice, and delicious sides that make the meal a great value. The staff are always friendly, and the service is fast. If you’re looking for authentic, fresh, and tasty Middle Eastern food, I highly recommend Kabob Land!“

“Great food great staff loved it all“

“Great atmosphere! Food is on point!love this place!“

“Best“

“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.“

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

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

“This place was kept very clean, the food station was kept tidy and organized, and the food took a reasonable amount of time to make. Maybe it's because we came at a late time in the day, but my beef shawarma was very dry and chewy, it was very difficult for me to swallow. But I nonetheless enjoyed my shawarma a lot, especially with the scorching hot level of spice. This is one of the few places where I actually get the spiciest level of spice and I think it's a little spicy lol.“

“We were a large group of ten for my bachelorette party on June 1st and we had an AMAZING dinner at Porch. I am so glad we chose to come here. The food was incredible, I had the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle and it was to die for, I am still thinking about it! The drinks were also so refreshing and unique! Our waiter, whose name I forget (sorry!) was attentive, fast and very helpful! The Manager came to our table and gave me and my Mom a complimentary glass of champagne too! 10/10! I can't wait to come back here and try more of the menu! Thank you so much for giving us an unforgettable dining experience!“