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09-14-2011, 01:20 PM
Calypso's Taverna
Location: 2101 Centre Street NW Calgary, AB T2E
This place is definitely on my favorite list and so I thought I'd share it with you. Me and the gf love our Greek food and Calyspo was a very pleasant surprise for us. I'll mention first that I'm not Greek so I can't attest to authenticity but from reading other reviews, most people think so.
Food rating 5/5
I've been to Calyspo a few times now. For lunch Calypso's has a different menu just for lunch. My co-workers swear by the Greek club house and I assure you its enough to satisfy any appetite. They order it every time. I personally really like the Calypso salad which is my favorite salad anywhere. It comes with grilled chicken and a vinaigrette dressing.
For an appetizer you have to try the calamari here. I'm usually not a big fan of calamari, but I think its the tzatziki sauce which is probably the best tzatziki I've had.
If you're looking for an authentic dish, try the mousaka. From the Calypso menu "Layers of grilled eggplant, zucchini and sliced potato with a layer of seasoned meat sauce. Topped with a creamy bechamel sauce". I have tried home made mousaka from a Greek friend of mine and this one is very similar.
What me and the gf normally do is double date and we all share the Combination platter for two with a few appys which easily serves four and you get to try a little bit of everything. The combination platter comes with pita with that great tzatziki dipping sauce, roasted lamb that is melt in your mouth, potatoes, chicken souvlaki, mousaka, rice and soutzoukakia which is greek style meatballs in a tomato sauce. The platter is $69.
Ambience 3.5/5
The restaurant is midsized and has hints of Greek decor. It is generally pretty quiet and usually has a good mix of people in the crowd but definitely more family oriented during the evening.
Service 4.5/5
I personally never had issues. For lunch they are pretty speedy. I've been twice on Saturday evenings and both times they brought in a belly dancer at 9pm. The girl's are very good at what they do and are very interactive which makes it fun, and they're cute too.
Value: 5/5
I've always left this place feeling like I got exactly what I paid for if not more. Their lunch menus are priced right and all the dishes especially the combination platter for 2 is way more than enough food.
Overall: 4.5/5
I definitely recommend this place. It has a big enough menu that it should have something for everyone.
Urbanspoon rating: 91
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1452176/restaurant/Centre-St-N/Calypsos-Taverna-Calgary
Location: 2101 Centre Street NW Calgary, AB T2E
This place is definitely on my favorite list and so I thought I'd share it with you. Me and the gf love our Greek food and Calyspo was a very pleasant surprise for us. I'll mention first that I'm not Greek so I can't attest to authenticity but from reading other reviews, most people think so.
Food rating 5/5
I've been to Calyspo a few times now. For lunch Calypso's has a different menu just for lunch. My co-workers swear by the Greek club house and I assure you its enough to satisfy any appetite. They order it every time. I personally really like the Calypso salad which is my favorite salad anywhere. It comes with grilled chicken and a vinaigrette dressing.
For an appetizer you have to try the calamari here. I'm usually not a big fan of calamari, but I think its the tzatziki sauce which is probably the best tzatziki I've had.
If you're looking for an authentic dish, try the mousaka. From the Calypso menu "Layers of grilled eggplant, zucchini and sliced potato with a layer of seasoned meat sauce. Topped with a creamy bechamel sauce". I have tried home made mousaka from a Greek friend of mine and this one is very similar.
What me and the gf normally do is double date and we all share the Combination platter for two with a few appys which easily serves four and you get to try a little bit of everything. The combination platter comes with pita with that great tzatziki dipping sauce, roasted lamb that is melt in your mouth, potatoes, chicken souvlaki, mousaka, rice and soutzoukakia which is greek style meatballs in a tomato sauce. The platter is $69.
Ambience 3.5/5
The restaurant is midsized and has hints of Greek decor. It is generally pretty quiet and usually has a good mix of people in the crowd but definitely more family oriented during the evening.
Service 4.5/5
I personally never had issues. For lunch they are pretty speedy. I've been twice on Saturday evenings and both times they brought in a belly dancer at 9pm. The girl's are very good at what they do and are very interactive which makes it fun, and they're cute too.
Value: 5/5
I've always left this place feeling like I got exactly what I paid for if not more. Their lunch menus are priced right and all the dishes especially the combination platter for 2 is way more than enough food.
Overall: 4.5/5
I definitely recommend this place. It has a big enough menu that it should have something for everyone.
Urbanspoon rating: 91
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1452176/restaurant/Centre-St-N/Calypsos-Taverna-Calgary