Best restaurants near me in Kensington, Canada

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1. Pulcinella

4.6

Exceptional(2376)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kensington

Booked 30 times today

Executive Chef Domenic Tudda spent his childhood years learning of Italian cuisine while his family owned and operated Stromboli's restaurant in Calgary. He furthered his education by undergoing extensive culinary training in Italy and has been able to continue his parent's legacy of bringing unique and incredibly authentic Italian dining to Calgarians. One of the most revered of these ventures is Ristorante Pulcinella, where Domenic first earned distinction when his international training crossed borders and entered Calgary in the spring of 2006. One of the few APN (Associazione Pizzaioli Napolitani) certified pizzerias in the world, Domenic has been able to showcase his culinary skills, incredible wine knowledge, and passion for Italian cuisine to provide Calgary with a truly artistic, original and delicious experience not soon to be forgotten. Certainly not your classical North American pizza, it's definitely different, but definitely delicious.

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2. Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

4.8

Exceptional(808)

££££Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Calgary

Booked 34 times today

Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey is a bbq joint in the heart of Kensington, Calgary, Alberta. Smoking our meat from 10-14 hours, people love our brisket but we have a selection of meats, trays and sides to choose from. Join us inside or out if the weather permits, or on our backyard whiskey garden open year round. Drinkwise we’ve got the largest whiskey list in town, and an ever-evolving cocktail list anchored by our smokey old-fashioned. We’ve also got a bunch of beer on tap, with some local favourites and international selects.

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3. The Continental Restaurant YYC

4.8

Exceptional(236)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Calgary

Booked 5 times today

Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at The Continental.Discover a world of exquisite flavors and exceptional service. Our expert chefs redefine the boundaries of Old School French / Italian cuisine, inviting you to an unforgettable dining experience with the simple philosophy that our Meat or Fish is the star of the plate.Come Savor Calgary's Best 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting Menu or À la carte selections with Classic Dishes like the infamous Beef Wellington, Tournedos Rossini , Flambéed Steak Diane or Steak Tartare. Immerse yourself in the culinary adventure of tableside service with a Caesar Salad, Chateaubriand, Cherries Jubilee or Banana Foster.Get yourself a nice bottle of Wine or one of our beautifully handcrafted cocktails and raise your glass to the occasion because the best things in life are the People we love, The place we've been and the Memories we make along the way.

4. Satsuki

4.9

Exceptional(238)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Calgary

Booked 18 times today

Join us at Satsuki in Calgary located at Kensington, for incredible Japanese cuisine and Omakase/Sake experience.

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5. Blanco Cantina – Calgary Kensington

4.3

Awesome(376)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Kensington

Booked 11 times today

Discover Blanco Cantina in Kensington, Calgary, your ultimate fiesta destination. Join us twice daily for Happy Hour, where you can enjoy fantastic deals on tequila and margaritas. Our vibrant restaurant is the perfect spot for late-night fun, with mouthwatering tacos and delicious Mexican inspired cuisine. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a lively night out, Blanco delivers a memorable restaurant experience with a lively atmosphere and unbeatable drink specials. Discover why our Kensington location is a local favourite for tacos, margaritas, and a fiesta that never stops!

6. OXBOW

4.7

Exceptional(568)

££££Price: Expensive

• European • Kensington

Booked 4 times today

Oxbow is excited to welcome you to tuck into our seasonally changing menu curated around elevated comfort food with a French twist. Our Lobby Bar featuring the original wood burning fireplace and Dining Room are open year-round, with a seasonal Patio facing the river. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday from 3-6 and Sunday Afternoon Tea.At Oxbow, we want you to indulge in the art of good food. We choose to play with our menu, bending traditional cuisine and featuring a rotating chefs tasting menu with the option to enhance your experience with pairings curated to compliment each course. Join us for a pre theatre cocktail, a glass of wine with bites for the table or an elevated meal with creative courses for every palate. So stay for a little, stay for a while.

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7. Vero Bistro Moderne

4.9

Exceptional(2149)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Calgary

Booked 16 times today

Chef Jenny believes strongly in the importance of fresh, healthy food while supporting the local community and strives to create flavourful inspired cuisine using high quality ingredients sourced from a variety of trusted local producers. Featured small plates include black truffle arancini, ahi tuna crudo-horseradish aioli, kumquat salsa and the Signature Sweet Potato Gnocchi with wild boar bacon and gorgonzola, as well as more substantial offerings, such as house made tortellini stuffed with mortadella with a slow cooked pork ragu, Steak Frites-New York steak with peppercorn sauce, truffle parmesan frites, and the signature Seafood Platter!Discover why we are rated the best restaurant in Calgary and fourth in Canada on TripAdvisor.

8. Niko's Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1418)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Calgary

Booked 9 times today

Located just minutes away from downtown Calgary, in trendy Kensington, Niko’s offers a diverse menu with big flavours at modest prices. Enjoy dinner and lunch seven days a week in our modern restaurant.Niko’s is perfect for sharing wine, stories, and food with friends and family. The atmosphere is always lively and full of excitement!Please note that all reservations 6:00pm and earlier are welcome to dine until 7:30pm, as our second seating begins at that time.

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9. Osteria Chef's Table

4.8

Exceptional(378)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Calgary

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of trendy Kensington, at 201 10st NW Calgary, Osteria De Medici has been a fixture for the city's Authentic Italian culinary offerings for decades.Long time chefs Giovanni and Michele took over the management of the restaurant in Calgary's Kensington district, keeping the Osteria de Medici tradition and incorporating their own twist to create Osteria Chef's Table.Our beautiful dining room features a classic Italian Style atmosphere, crisp linens and comfortable seating.The new menu features a combination of classic Italian dishes along with daily specials created by the Chefs. Osteria Chef’s Table is dedicated to offering exceptional service and the freshest ingredients available.Giovanni and Michele frequent city markets, local growers and farmers to bring you only the best of locally sourced ingredients.Osteria Chef's Table is open for Lunch and Dinner and is available to host your next event.

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10. Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

4.4

Awesome(51)

££££Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Kensington

Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics for lunch or dinner, down-to-earth vibes and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our OJ's in Kensington matches the vibe of the area-fun and bright! We're located on Kensington Road and are walking distance to many trendy stores, fun fitness studios and Riley Park. Here, you can stop for drinks before or after floating down the Bow River over the summer. In the winter, you can pop by on your way to or from a show at the Jubilee or Plaza Theatre. We're only 5 minutes away from SAIT and are easily accessible to the University of Calgary by transit. How are you supposed to study or focus in class on an empty stomach? We have twice daily happy hour, brunch on weekends and holidays and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Join us for a drink! We're down-to-earth and down the street.

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Great service, exceptional drink menu, food was really good. Love this place.
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Hayden Block Smoke & WhiskeyPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Calgary
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Calgary / Southern Alberta •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Nice, cute place, great service, good happy hour for small plates and drinks
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OXBOWPrice: Expensive• European• Kensington
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MebsVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We did the 7 course chefs tasting menu and we were not disappointed! The serving were just the perfect size so you didn’t leave stuffed but yet filling. Our host was extremely good and took care of the entire restaurant with grace and attention. We were constantly amazed with each course ! Our favourites were the lobster bisque, beef tartar which was served with a smoking glass vessel that gave it that extra flavour we’ve never experienced before as well as our final entree which was a perfectly done beef tenderloin! We were looking for a dessert wine and they had some incredible Port and a gorgeous French dessert wine. We will most definitely be back !!!
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The Continental Restaurant YYCPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Calgary
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4.8
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MikeM
Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My wife and I went to Blanco for a date night and we were greeted with a friendly welcome and served fairly quickly with the nicest server ever. Wish we got her name for an epic name drop lol Will eat there again
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Blanco Cantina – Calgary KensingtonPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Kensington
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4.3
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Tanya
Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Wonderful as always! Thank you for your hospitality
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PulcinellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
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4.6

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1. Pulcinella

2. Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

3. The Continental Restaurant YYC

4. Satsuki

5. Blanco Cantina – Calgary Kensington

6. OXBOW

7. Vero Bistro Moderne

8. Niko's Bistro

9. Osteria Chef's Table

10. Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

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