$$ · 17th Avenue and West Springs · Date night
Una Pizza + Wine
Una has been a Calgary date-night staple for years, and for good reason. Fun atmosphere, great food, and a prime patio for summertime people watching.
Must try: Garlic Prawns, Kale Salad, Tiki Pizza (extra pineapple).
Erin's tip: Una's patio is great for people watching.
$$ · Beltline · Dine in, Wednesday to Sunday from 4 pm
Noble Pie
Small menu, big reputation. Every crust is long-fermented and hand-stretched, so it comes out crisp, airy and easy to digest. Find the door off the back alley and you're in. Avenue named it one of Calgary's 13 best restaurants for 2026.
Must try: Sweet Cheesus, Caesar Salad.
Pro tip: Join the waitlist before you head over. The room is small and fills fast.
$$ · Marda Loop · Casual
Annabelle's Kitchen
Marda Loop's best Italian spot, hands down. The Aperol spritz is always flowing, and the casual room is the perfect setting for a great meal with friends or family.
Must try: Whipped Ricotta, Burrata, Charred Broccolini, and a pizza for the table.
$$ · Beltline · Small plates and pizza
Letty
Pizza with a crust that eats like buttered naan, and small plates that steal the show. One of Avenue's best new restaurants of 2025, and a short walk to the Saddledome.
Must try: Zucchini Blossoms, Crispy Eggplant Parm, Everything Bagel Pizza, Banana Pudding.
Pro tip: Pizzas are half price after 9 pm.
$$ · Beltline · Date night, cozy
Posto Pizzeria
Posto isn't your average pizza spot. Pop into this cozy room any night of the week for unconventional pizzas with an amazing crust and creative toppings. No matter your tastes, Posto won't disappoint.
Must try: The Antipasto, then whatever the feature pizza is. The Sunday special is the best deal on 8th Street.
$$ · 17th Avenue · Casual
Cold Beer & Pizza
Exactly what the name promises. Thick, fluffy, crispy-edged pizza, cold craft beer, and a photo booth if the night calls for it. It's open until 2 am on weekends.
Must try: The Colonel.
Pro tip: The $15 meatball sandwich and beer at lunch is one of the best deals on 17th.
$$ · Sunnyside · Date night, from 4 pm daily
Acme Pizza & Pasta
Vendome's old corner is now a warm little Italian room, made for date night. The pizza crust is crunchy all the way through, and the fresh pasta is just as good. The chili crab cappelletti is the dish people come back for.
$$ · Mission · Classic Italian, takeout and delivery
Pizza Mercato
Mercato has a long-standing name in Calgary, and for good reason. The perfect place for pizza traditionalists: classic Italian flair and no funny business.
Must try: Arancini, Garlic Cheese Bread, Funghi, and a side of chili honey.
Pro tip: The pizza counter is at the back of the building, with no sign out front. Walk around and you'll find it.
$ · Marda Loop and Crescent Heights · Takeout
Actually Pretty Good
The Our Daily Brett team struck again with a cult classic. Starters, pies and plates, with a teal room made for Instagram.
Pro tip: Get the Duke, or the Hoser with the garlic pepper parm dip.
$$ · Richmond Road · Comfort food, takeout and delivery
Sophie's Pizza
Looking for a classic thick crust that reminds you of your childhood? Sophie's has your back. Simple pizzas, zesty tomato sauce and a plethora of toppings. Just like your mama used to order.
Pro tip: Order an XL and freeze it by the slice. This pizza freezes well.
$ · Beltline · Budget bites, takeout and delivery
Rio Pizza
Simple, delicious pizza on a budget from a family-run shop. Classic styles on thick or thin crust, generous with the toppings, and open until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.
$$ · East Village · Simmons Building · Dine in, rooftop and takeout
Connie and John's Pizza
Connie DeSousa and John Jackson are a force in the Calgary food scene, and their pizza shop is no exception. Choose your own adventure: 16-inch New York pies, foldable and golden, or square Detroit-style with crispy cheese edges.
Pro tip: Go Detroit-style and add the wings. In summer, ask for the rooftop.
$$ · Kensington · Neapolitan, date night
Pulcinella
True Neapolitan pizza in a room with old-school charm, right down to the vintage motorbike on display. Watch the pizzaiolos through the glass, and stay for dessert.
Must try: The Crudo Pizza, Calamari, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, the Cheesecake.
$$ · Renfrew · Neapolitan, date night
Pizza Culture
The only Canadian pizzeria on 50 Top Pizza's list of the world's 100 best, ranked 81st in 2025. Naturally leavened dough, Italian flour and a wood-fired Naples oven that cooks a pie in about 90 seconds.
Must try: The Nduja, a Margherita, the Mortadella, the Arancini and a Cannoli.
Pro tip: Reserve ahead, because walk-in tables go fast. The patio is dog friendly.