Calypso’s Taverna

Reviews

• B C.

  star star star star star 27 October 2026

  This is a family owned and operated place, with a reel family feel to it. Even the hired staff are like family, and after you go there a few times, they begin to treat you a bit like family too. They remember our orders, call us by name, and engage us on a more personal level. Don't worry, they're not intrusive. It's just that this has become our favourite place to go, and the warm, friendly, familiarity in the service is a big part of that.
  
  What about the food. I'll admit I haven't enjoyed all the dishes I've tried equally well, but the ones I do, I have over and over again. The ribs are my favourite in town. Lamb and lamb chops, excellent. If you can get the  suckling pig--Wow! Do it! I'd never had it before. Now I can't resist it when it's on offer (I think it's a Friday night special). It's tender, it's flavourful, the crispy skin part was amazing.
  
  Deserts are great. More than just the standard baklava, though nothing wrong with baklava here. It's just that there are other great ones to explore too.
  
  Portions of all things are generous.

• Bailey C.

  star star star star star_border 25 October 2026

  Soganaki was good and great presentation. I've never had it before so I don't have anything to compare it to.
  
  Very good tzazkiki sauce and good pita bread. I don't think it's homemade pita bread but still good.
  
  Service was great, especially considering she was the only one working.
  
  Stuffed calamari: not good! Couldn't even finish it. The chicken has no flavor and the calamari is too chewy.
  
  Eggplant looked amazing! It's what my parents order every time.

• Allyse C.

  star star star star star 24 October 2026

  This little find was amazing! Food was delicious and the owner couldn't be any friendlier! Definitely recommend if you're in the area !

• Jonny M.

  star star star star star_border 14 October 2026

  All about trying new places this trip. Aunt was feeling Greek so we decided to try Calypso's Taverna.
  
  We came on a Saturday evening around 7:00pm and there was maybe a handful of tables. So dead (thanks again Stampede). They have a TV and were playing Wheel of Fortune. Haven't seen that show in years.
  
  Menu is pretty typical Greek: appetizers, soups/salads, dips, entrees and pastas (random). Would have liked to try their stuffed calamari! All the entrees come with rice, soup or salad, roast potatoes (nice acidity but salty) and vegetables (seems like they were frozen; bland).
  
  - Greek salad - aunt chose this one. Other alternative was Caesar.
  - Lentil soup - this was their soup of the day. Hearty.
  - Avgolemono - egg lemon chicken soup. Never had this before but it was homey! Like the chicken and rice that's thrown into this soup.
  - Salmon special ($26.99) - one of their specials of the night. Had a bite; good but not the greatest. A tad overcooked.
  - Pork baby back ribs special ($26.99) - massive platter of ribs! Fall off the bone, tender but still meaty.
  - Kleftiko ($20.95) - this is their speciality. The lamb shank was slow roasted perfectly. Loads of meat, not gamey and tender.
  - Spanakopita dinner ($17.95) - flaky and very buttery.
  - 2x Ek ten ($7.00) - Greek style bread pudding. Almonds, cinnamon, custard and whipped cream. This was right up my alley; love light, custard desserts. Just get one to share, it's a big piece.
  
  A little pricey but that's always the case when you go for Greek. 3.5 stars.

• Anthony G.

  star star star star star 5 October 2026

  Best Greek food in Calgary.  I am Greek and have eaten this food my entire life.  My family has Greek restaurants in Astoria, NY and this is as close to yiayia's cooking as I can remember. Great people that work here and always great service. You will not be disappointed.