Best Restaurants for Groups in Kensington

88 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

4.7

Exceptional(752)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Calgary

Booked 55 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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2. Vero Bistro Moderne

4.8

Exceptional(2125)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Calgary

Booked 7 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.

3. Pulcinella

4.6

Exceptional(2329)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kensington

Booked 45 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.

4. Niko's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1377)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Calgary

Booked 15 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.We will be closed for staff holidays from July 1st - July 11th. We will reopen with our regular hours starting on the 11th. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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5. Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

4.4

Awesome(52)

Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Kensington

Booked 3 times today

Original Joe's is a place that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics, 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.

6. Bridgette Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4192)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

Located in the heart of Calgary's Design District. Bridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar featuring Chef JP Pedhirney's ambitious menu. Lunch, happy hour, dinner and late nights in a mid-century modern setting.

7. Porch

4.6

Exceptional(672)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Beltline

Booked 72 times today

The Porch is an oasis located in the heart of the red mile. Offering an escape to a chic West Coast locality and showcasing stylish sharable cuisine, refreshing wine, beer, and a crushable cocktail menu.Important details:Minors are allowed until 8pm.Happy Hour available daily, 2pm-5pm & 10:30pm-closeGroups of 8+ are subject to 20% gratuity.Note the dining time frame (2-3 hours) based on your party size.Reservation durations:Up to 2 guests: 1h 30mUp to 4 guests: 2hUp to 6 guests: 2h 30m7+guests: 3hWe look forward to providing you with a great dining experience!

8. Ten Foot Henry

4.8

Exceptional(6232)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Calgary

Booked 142 times today

An all day neighbourhood eatery that boasts bold new North American cuisine and vegetable anchored dishes. Ten Foot Henry bridges the gap between what you should be eating, and what you really want to eat.

9. Fonda Fora

4.5

Awesome(630)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Calgary

Booked 28 times today

Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting new contemporary Mexican restaurant brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality. Food and Beverage Magazine 30 under 30 winner, Chef Emilio Montenegro has crafted a menu based on his upbringing in Northern Mexico and his journey in kitchens across the world. Much of our concept is based around the heirloom corn of Mexico. We import four types of corn from a collective of heirloom farms in Mexico in order to provide the best product we can. We process this corn from raw and turn it into masa for dishes all across our menu, like our Sope, Tamal, and of course, Tortillas. There is a saying in Mexico that we live by at Fonda Fora: "Sin maiz no hay pais," meaning without corn, there is no country. Maiz is the lifeblood of Mexican cuisine, and we are excited to present it to you as it should be.

10. Teatro Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2916)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Calgary

Booked 27 times today

Teatro, or ‘theatre’ in Italian, pays homage to our restaurants location in the Calgary arts and theatre district. Celebrating 25 years in 2018, Teatro has been serving contemporary Italian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. Housed in the historic Dominion Bank (est.1911), our award winning wine cellar hosts over 10,000 bottles and features 1100 labels, with a focus on the fine wines of Italy and Bordeaux. Enjoy artisanal cocktails at our stylish bar, reserve a table for your next business meeting, or indulge in a 5 course Chef's Tasting Menu . We also offer both private and semi-private dining options for large groups. Follow us on IG @teatrorestaurantBusiness casual dress attire and reservations are recommended.

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Emily
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We found ourselves in Calgary on American Thanksgiving and came to Hayden Block for their Traditional Thanksgiving meal. The food was amazing, especially the smoked turkey breast! The staff was friendly and the restaurant had a great vibe. Definitely recommend!
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Hayden Block Smoke & WhiskeyPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Calgary
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4.7
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jim
Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food! Calamari is fantastic, was there for lunch.
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Niko's BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Calgary
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4.7
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Kimberlyvip
Vancouver / British Columbia •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hosted a birthday dinner- excellent venue with great variety of food where you could have conversation- totally recommend.
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PulcinellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
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4.6
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Olesha
Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is a phenomenal dining experience it’s intimate, but it has exquisitely plated , all the food is time to perfection, which is actually quite a feat, considering what’s on their surf and turf. Cocktails are exceptional ! I waited way too long to come here and I cannot wait to go back. The staff are absolutely lovely and quite accommodating. I would give this place six out of five. ! 👌🏽
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Vero Bistro ModernePrice: Moderate• Italian• Calgary
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4.8
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Brad
Calgary / Southern Alberta •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Sep 13, 2024
Server made the experience. Food was good but steak was overdone.
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Original Joe's - Calgary - KensingtonPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Kensington
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4.4

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88 restaurants available nearby

1. Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey

2. Vero Bistro Moderne

3. Pulcinella

4. Niko's Bistro

5. Original Joe's - Calgary - Kensington

6. Bridgette Bar

7. Porch

8. Ten Foot Henry

9. Fonda Fora

10. Teatro Restaurant

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