Where Calgary Magazine Where May June 2017 | Page 46

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
2017
In January 2017 Where Calgary magazine released
its annual list of Best Restaurants in Calgary as voted
by our readers. Here are some of the winners, which
provide an exceptional dining experience year-round.
WHERE TO DINE
Awards
Anju
Barcelona Tavern
Native Tongues Taqueria
TOP 3 BEST ASIAN FOOD
ANJU TOP 3 BEST ITALIAN FOOD
CENTINI
In the heart of Calgary’s Retail &
Entertainment district, Anju serves up
traditional Korean small plates and sharing
plates with a modern twist in a refined
setting. One bite of any of chef Roy Oh’s
dishes and you’ll see why locals love it here.
From a classic Bibimbap to unique dishes
such as the Oxtail Tortellini and Korean Fish
Tacos, Anju has something to please every
palate. Pair a creative cocktail or choose
from a vast selection of Sake and Soju for an
unforgettable dining experience.​ ​Open late
everyday. 344 - 17 Ave SW, 403-460-3341,
anju.ca Centini is a fine dining gem that has been
in the downtown core for 15 years that
provides a wonderful atmosphere for both
business and pleasure. With top-quality
ingredients imported directly from Italy,
Centini serves traditional, upscale Italian fare
as well as contemporary seafood dishes such
as their signature prosciutto sushi roll. 160 -
8 Ave SE, 403-269-1600, centini.com
TOP 3 BEST USE OF LOCAL/
REGIONAL INGREDIENTS
ROUGE
Modern Steak
Rouge
For a true taste of Calgary and of Canada,
pay a visit to Rouge restaurant which has
been setting the bar for “fresh and local”
for years. With a garden right outside the
historic building which houses the restaurant,
Rouge takes the concept of local to a
new level while sourcing the rest of their
ingredients from nearby farms and regional
suppliers. Rouge offers a comfortable fine
dining experience where every visitor is
treated like the guest of honour. 1240 - 8
Ave SE, 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com
TOP 3 CASUAL BUSINESS DINING
BARCELONA TAVERN
Centini
Barcelona Tavern is Mediterranean Inspired &
Locally Infused, serving delicious made-from-
scratch Tapas like Spanish Popcorn Prawns
& Veal Bomba. Try the Truffled Mushroom
hand-tossed pizza, Chef-Driven Entrées, and
Calgary’s best Seafood Paella. We handcraft
all of our famous Gin & Tonics and Fresh Fruit
Sangrias - Make sure you try the Cava! We
always have Good Times on Tap with 21 Craft
beers flowing ice cold. Time to “Wine”about
oil — we’re offering 20%