Updated November 29, 2025
Your always-fresh guide to Calgary’s newest restaurants
Calgary’s food scene is on a serious roll. Every week brings a new opening worth paying attention to. This page is your guide to new restaurants in Calgary, including what just opened, what people are talking about and what is coming soon.
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NEW RESTAURANTS IN CALGARY OPENED SEP – DEC 2025
Fresh menus. Fresh buzz. Fresh reasons to go out. These are the Calgary restaurants that opened recently and are already getting attention
HellCrust Pizza – Mount Pleasant
HellCrust Pizza has opened a second Calgary location in Mount Pleasant, bringing their bold, crispy pies and big grand-opening energy to the neighbourhood. Another solid spot for late-night, flavour-packed pizza.
Pâte Sucrée – Downtown
After four years of pop-ups, Pâte Sucrée has opened a cozy new shop on 8 St SW with their signature donuts and pre-order boxes. A must-visit for anyone who loves small-batch, handmade sweets.
Leopold’s Tavern – Seton
Leopold’s Tavern is now open in Seton, bringing its classic pub energy, comfort-food menu and 11am–2am hours to the deep SE. A new go-to for casual drinks and late-night eats.
Fancy Induced Burger – 14 St NW
The Fancy Induced Burger just opened a second spot in Calgary on 14 St NW with their famous smash-burgers, cheese-shot syringes and loaded fries. Big flavour, big energy, new neighbourhood.
A revitalized Italian restaurant opening soon on 1st Ave NE in the Dolce Vita space with a cozy upstairs dining room, classic dishes and a warm neighbourhood feel.
Penny Crown – Marda Loop
Penny Crown in Marda Loop is already stirring up the neighbourhood thanks to the team behind Dopo and Bar Rocca. It is a polished modern tavern with New York and French bistro energy and early favourites like pepperoni butter scallops and a standout Alberta beef burger.
Wander Kitchen & Bar – YYC Airport (Concourse C)
Chef Nicole Gomes brings a stylish, travel inspired restaurant to the airport with bold global flavours, handmade meatballs, tempura green beans and a sleek mid century space that makes pre-flight dining feel like an experience.
La Torino Trattoria – Avenida Village
This new Italian spot leans into comfort with slow cooked sauces, rustic mains and unfussy pasta dishes that feel like dinner at someone’s countryside home.
Art Café – Downtown West
Your new go-to for colourful drinks and creative downtime. It is playful, bright and perfect for families or anyone who wants a relaxed all-day hangout.
Brioche by Avitus – 14 St SW
A charming French-run lunch spot bringing South of France vibes to Calgary. Expect buttery brioche sandwiches, light plates and a warm community feel.
BEP Vietnamese Comfort Kitchen – West Springs
Locals are heading here for homestyle Vietnamese comfort food. Rich broths, fresh herbs and bowls that feel familiar and cozy.
Calgary Wafflato – Downtown
The Jasper favourite has officially landed downtown with handmade waffles, brunch bowls and playful sweet and savoury pairings.
Tequila & Tacos – East Hills
This lively Mexican restaurant serves fresh tortillas, bold flavours and big portions in a friendly, casual space.
Miss Do – Macleod Trail
A rising name from Noodle Fest now has its own home on Macleod. Expect bright Vietnamese flavours, hearty soups and easy comfort.
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna – Market Mall
Montreal’s well-loved Italian wine bar has opened its first Alberta location. Wood fired pizza, handmade pasta and polished energy make it an easy dinner choice.
Philly’s – Falconridge
Calgary’s newest quick service concept focuses on gourmet hot dogs, toasted grinders and flavour packed rice bowls made fresh to order.
Aglio – Inside Morning Brunch Co (Shawnessy)
This pop-up Italian kitchen takes over in the afternoons and evenings with simple classics like Roman style carbonara and fresh pasta dishes.
IBU Restaurant & Bar – 14 St SW
A father and son chef duo bring contemporary Asian flavours to 14th Street. Thoughtful share plates, bold mains and a modern, welcoming room are already earning buzz.
Terre Café – University District
Inside the Alt Hotel, this bright café serves Chronicle coffee and pastries by Manuel Latruwe. Warm, stylish and ideal for studying or a mid day break.
Baekbon 1988 – Dragon City Mall
This new Korean kitchen specializes in wholesome set meals with banchan, rich soups and comforting home-style dishes.
Café Théâtre – Near Mount Royal University
A French inspired café that mixes bistro comfort food with live music. Relaxed, cozy and built for lingering.
Lasa by Cara – Inglewood
A Filipino infused brunch and dinner spot that has people talking thanks to its ube latte and comforting fried chicken plates.
Le Charme Bistro – Renfrew / Edmonton Trail
A tiny French leaning bistro with a glowing red bar and intimate date night energy. Early dishes like duck Bolognese and scallops are already favourites.
Fenoma – Downtown
A late night Italian sandwich shop using certified Italian ingredients on soft schiacciata. Pickup and delivery only and perfect when cravings hit after dark.
Freddy’s – Okotoks
The American fast casual chain is now just outside Calgary with crispy steakburgers, cheese curds and decadent frozen custard.
Uncommon Drip – Crescent Heights / Edmonton Trail
Part hip-hop café and part weekend hangout with vinyl sets. Strong coffee, wood fired sandwiches and a bold, creative vibe.
FoxTrot – Spruce Meadows
A polished restaurant overlooking Spruce Meadows with charcoal grilled dishes, refined cocktails and a connected daytime café.
Cluck Cluck’s – Sage Hill
Toronto’s popular halal chicken and waffles shop arrives in Calgary with crispy chicken, waffle sandwiches and shareable comfort food.
Orijins – Macleod Trail SE
A Latin and Japanese fusion restaurant serving Nikkei inspired plates with creative cocktails and beautiful presentations.
Poésie Co – Kensington
A dreamy French style bakery and dessert café with croissants, gateaux glacés and picture perfect treats that are almost too pretty to eat.
TRENDING RESTAURANTS IN CALGARY RIGHT NOW
A quick-hit look at the openings everyone keeps mentioning.
Penny Crown
A standout neighbourhood opening with serious early momentum and already one of the most talked-about new restaurants in Calgary.
Bodega by SABOR
A highly anticipated Mission arrival from one of Edmonton’s top restaurant groups.
Le Charme Bistro
A stylish, intimate bistro that quickly earned a devoted following.
IBU Restaurant & Bar
A thoughtful new addition with strong early feedback and steady local interest.
Mille Restaurant & Cafe
A design-forward space that became a must-visit as soon as it opened.
Roy’s Korean Kitchen
A celebrated chef’s return that instantly revived local buzz.
NEW RESTAURANTS COMING SOON TO CALGARY + AREA
A mix of anticipated openings, huge chains landing in Calgary, and beloved pop-ups finally getting a permanent home. Opening timelines are based on publicly announced plans and may shift.
Over the Top Pop Shop
Over The Top Pop Shop is expanding to Calgary and Red Deer in 2026, bringing their Airdrie-famous dirty sodas, flavour-infused water, popcorn, pocket dogs, ice cream and cookies to new neighbourhoods.
Jungle Bird Tiki – 17th Ave
A new tiki-inspired bar is coming soon to Calgary with tropical cocktails, bold flavours and serious nightlife buzz. Bright drinks, fun vibes and a new hotspot incoming.
A heritage-style brewery opening in a 122-year-old Ramsay building with historical European beer styles and real old-world charm.
Pekko Chicken – Kensington
A globally inspired fried chicken shop landing in Kensington with bold flavours and fun, saucy plates.
Marugame Udon – CrossIron Mills
Japan’s famous hand-made udon chain is finally arriving with fast bowls, fresh noodles and a true canteen vibe.
The Basic – Crescent Heights
A Vancouver brunch favourite expanding to Calgary with big breakfast plates, comfort classics and an easy all-day menu.
Sea Change Brewing – Beltline
Edmonton’s popular craft brewery is opening a Beltline taproom with creative beers and a relaxed, community feel.
Craig’s Cookies – 17 Ave SW
Toronto’s stuffed-cookie legend is coming with more than 100 rotating flavours packed with candy bars and nostalgic treats.
Hello Nori – Bridgeland (Early 2026)
A sleek Japanese hand-roll bar bringing fresh-to-order nori rolls and minimalist, coastal design to Bridgeland.
Francine’s
A buzzy French pop-up getting a permanent home with cocktails, small plates and an intimate neighbourhood vibe.
Chocoberry – Kensington
A UK dessert café known for over-the-top French toast, pretty drinks and indulgent brunch plates.
Sansotei Ramen – Downtown
Toronto’s tonkotsu favourite is opening with rich broths, silky noodles and a tight menu that always hits.
Gyubee Japanese Grill – Macleod Trail
An AYCE Japanese BBQ spot where you grill everything yourself, perfect for groups and date nights.
Shake Shack – Chinook Centre (Early 2026)
The iconic burger chain is officially landing with ShackBurgers, crinkle fries and frozen custard.
Wingstop – Chinook Centre (Early 2026)
A cult-favourite US wing shop opening with bold sauces, crispy fries and that famous ranch.
Choux & C – Marda Loop
A new French pastry shop arriving with elegant cream puffs, seasonal desserts and cozy neighbourhood energy.
FULL LIST OF NEW RESTAURANTS IN CALGARY 2025Â
A full alphabetical list of every new restaurant that opened in Calgary this year, including new locations of existing favourites.
Acme Pizza & Pasta Co. – Sunnyside
Actually Pretty Good– Crescent Heights
Adola Café – Springbank
Aglio – Inside Morning Brunch Co – Shawnessy
Aloha Modern Kitchen – Macleod Trail
Art Café – Downtown West
Baekbon 1988 – Dragon City Mall (Chinatown)
Bag O’ Crab – Marlborough (Pacific Place)
Baba Chicken – Saddleridge
The Basic (Coming Soon) – Crescent Heights
BEP Vietnamese Comfort Kitchen – West Springs
The Blues Can – 16 Ave NW
Bodega by SABOR– Mission
Bow & Bend Rooftop– Downtown
Brioche by Avitus – 14 St SW
Bumblina Bakeshop – Kensington
Caffe Levant – Downtown
Calgary Wafflato – Downtown
Cavernus Club & Wine Lounge – Downtown (Stephen Ave)
Cece’s Coffee – Hillhurst
Chai Sutta Bar – NE Calgary
Cheongdam – Seton
Chipotle– 17 Ave SW
Chocoberry (Coming Soon) – Kensington
Choux & C (Coming Soon) – Marda Loop
Cluck Cluck’s – Sage Hill
Coco Cabana Club – 17 Ave SW
Craig’s Cookies (Coming Soon) – 17 Ave SW
Cravory Lab – Downtown
Curry N Tikka Corner– Nolan Hill
Dave’s Hot Chicken – East Hills
Dave’s Hot Chicken – Becaon HillÂ
Deng’s Dumplings– Beltline (17 Ave)
Drip & Dip – Downtown
Egg Club– Macleod Trail
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna – Market Mall
Faded Bar & Lounge– Beltline (17 Ave)
The Fancy Induced Burger – Beltline (17 Ave)
Fazoli’s – Mahogany
Fenoma – NE Calgary
FoxTrot – Spruce Meadows
Francine’s (Coming Soon) – Downtown
Freddy’s – Okotoks
Galito’s Flame-Grilled Chicken – Redstone
Garbanzo’s– Downtown (Gulf Canada Square)
Gatsby’s– Downtown (Oliver East)
GN Café – Brentwood
Good Cheer Brewing (Coming Soon) – Ramsay
Grillzilla– Royal Vista
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Coming Soon) – Macleod Trail
HEAL Wellness – Aspen Landing – Aspen Landing
HEAL Wellness – Bridgeland– BridgelandÂ
HEAL Wellness – Downtown – Alberta Block (Downtown)
HEAL Wellness – Kensington– Kensington
Hello BanhMi – Centre Street
Holy Grill – Crescent Heights (Centre St)
IBU Restaurant & Bar – 14 St SW
JINYA Ramen Bar – Acadia / Macleod Trail SE
Kajiki YYC – West Springs
Kati Kati Dessert– Chinatown
Kim’s Katsu – Mission
Kin Dee – Kensington
Kinton Ramen– South Trail Crossing
Kinton Ramen– University District
Kinton Ramen – Mission
KOKO CUPS– Mission
Koko Japanese Eatery & Convenience – 17 Ave SW (Beltline)
Kondattam – Downtown
Krispy Kreme – Macleod Trail
La Torino Trattoria – Avenida Village
Lasa by Cara – Inglewood
Le Charme Bistro – Renfrew / Edmonton Trail
Lil’ Empire – Beltline (4 St SW)
L’Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge– Inglewood (Lina’s Italian Piazza)
Lugaw Hauz – Marlborough (Pacific Place)
Lusi YYC Italian Kitchen & Pizzaria– Killarney
Makan Malaysian – Sunnyside
Marugame Udon (Coming Soon) – CrossIron Mills
Medaan– Nolan Hill
Meltro– 17 Ave SW (Beltline)
Midori Pocha– 17 Ave SW (Beltline)
Mille – Downtown West End
Miss Do – Macleod Trail
Monster Kakigori – Chinatown (Dragon City Mall)
Moon Bakery– Downtown (10 Ave SW)
Mowgli’s – 17 Ave SW & Inglewood
Mr. Puffs – NE Calgary
Narikatsu – Mission (4 St SW)
OKTOP – 17 Ave SW
One Love Caribbean – Beltline
Orijins – Macleod Trail SE
Outlive Nutrition – Downtown West End
Pekko Chicken (Coming Soon) – Kensington
Philly’s – Falconridge
Pie Junkie – Legacy– Legacy
Pimlico Bar – 17 Ave SW (Beltline)
Poésie Co – Kensington
Press’d Sandwich Shop – Southeast Calgary (61 Ave SE)
Pure Saigonese Kitchen– Marda Loop (inside Diner Deluxe)
Rice & Noodle – 17 Ave SW
Roll Me Up Ice Cream – Saddleridge
Rollz Ice Cream – Sage Hill
Roots and Peppers – Crescent Heights
Rosie’s Burgers – Bridgeland
Roy’s Korean Kitchen – Macleod Trail (Heritage Square)
Royal Heritage Indian Lounge & Grill – 17 Ave SW
Royal Taste –NE Calgary
Sansotei Ramen (Coming Soon) – Downtown
Scarpetta Cucina Italiana – Downtown (10 Ave SW)
Sea Change Brewing (Coming Soon) – Beltline
Second Son Kitchen – Victoria Park (Cowboys Casino)
Seoul Streets Food Hall – Downtown (+15, TC Energy Tower)
Semantics Café– Victoria Park
Small Bar– Bridgeland
Super Variety– Inglewood
Szechuan House – NW Calgary
Tahini’s – Country Hills
Terre Café – University District
Tequila & Tacos – Airdrie
Uncommon Drip – Edmonton Trail
Union Social Room– Bridgeland
Unfiltered Wine Bar – Sunalta / Beltline
VitaminBoba (Kensington) – Kensington
Vivaans Yummies (Edmonton Trail)– Renfrew / Crescent Heights
Wakhra Swad Indian Restaurant & Bar – NE Calgary
Wander Kitchen & Bar –YYC Airport (Concourse C)
WingsUp! – Macleod Trail
Xin Ji Rice Roll– Brentwood
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FINAL NOTES
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