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Spiros On 17th
Categories: Restaurants Greek Restaurants Pizza Greek, Pizza [Edit]
1902 33 St SWCalgary, AB T3E 2S5
(403) 685-4444
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
8 reviews for Spiros On 17th
8 reviews in English
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Review from Kelsey M.
Red Deer, AB
2/13/2012
In terms of pizza, Spiro's is hands down the BEST. I can't say the same of the rest of their menu (good, but not amazing) and the decor which I admittedly like and find cozy and awesome could be considered tacky by others who aren't in the mood. I will continue to return to Spiro's every time I need a great slice of pepperoni and mushroom - so good.
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Review from David H.
Calgary, AB
3/2/2012
3.5 STARS. You are either going to love it here or think you have gone back to a Jackie Gleason re-run. The decor will knock you back about 35 years. The service is excellent. The servers are small town friendly and down-to-earth. You won't find any Earl-esque type black minis and those to fill them. The food is very good. I had the pizza and it was generous and tasty, The prices will also knock you back into next week. But it is all good fun. If you are looking for retro decor with great food at pretty high prices, then drop in. It was a lot of fun and a welcome break from the chains i.e.. Moxies, Montanas, Earls, Etc.
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Review from Queenie M.
Calgary, AB
9/7/2010
Food: 3.5/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Overall experience: 3.5/5
(1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic)
After a friend's recommendation, Spiros is the place to go for some great pizza. The crust is thick and filled with tons of meat and cheese (kind of like a deep dish pizza). The price for a pizza is definitely more than your average pizza, but the quality of it is well worth the money. No wonder tons of people come for their pizza. If you love lots of meat, i suggest getting the 'extra special pizza' or the 'spiros special' which has a thick layer of meat covered with cheese.
The exception though is the one topping pizzas like the black olives my bf got, which was too expensive for just one topping and he got sick of eating it after 3 slices (their smallest size of pizza is definitely enough to share with someone).
As for the Greek food, I tried their Moussaka entree (alternate layers of Potatoes, Zucchini, Eggplant, and Spiced Ground Beef topped with Bechamel Sauce) that came with vegetable and potatoes. The moussaka didn't really live up to its delicious description and was pretty expensive like most of their other Greek dishes.
The place is really small and crowded- can get pretty hot when it's crowded. It's nothing too fancy, a lot of odds and ends that are hung up on the wall, but I could tell there were a lot of patrons to the restaurant.
Overall, I wouldn't come here for anything other than the pizza; everything else is expensive and not worth the price. If you do come here to eat the pizza, I suggest you go with a group of friends because you cannot finish one on your own and you might want to try at least two types so you don't get sick of eating one. So if you love thick crust pizzas, this is the place to go! -
Review from Arc P.
1/16/2011
Just south of Westbrook mall on 33rd street is Sprios PIzza and Spaghetti House. Oh and in case you miss it, it's the restaurant painted in blue and white with the big Greek God statue in front of it.
Went on a Friday night, and despite the place being busy, the service was excellent, friendly and relatively fast for a small restaurant (the pizza took a little time to cook, but I expect that in a small restaurant). The ambiance and decor was nice. The blue and white color scheme is internal as well and Greek Island pictures of white houses next to the blue sea brought me back to my travels in Greece. The place has that house turned restaurant feel, it felt very intimate and cozy. Traditional and contemporary Greek music plays in the background in low volume allowing for one to have normal conversation without raising one's voice. Nice place!
I ordered the Anjelika Greek Style pizza. It came deep dish style with the thick crust. It was ok, but I expected more. My sense was that the toppings tasted a little watery, the sauce felt a little bland and the dough tasted more salty than sweet. The price felt high as well. A large 12' was $27.15. Perhaps that is why I expected more.
I would take a date here because its a good intimate setting for some nice one on one conversation. Might try something else besides the pizza next time. -
Review from Doug M.
Calgary, AB
11/12/2011
We use Spiros for takeout pizzas and eat-in Greek food. We think it is excellent quality and taste. Pizzas are loaded with fresh toppings, and the Greek food is really tasty. Service is friendly, telephone ordering responses are very professional, and as infrequent customers we are still treated like family. Not cheap, but we always feel like we have got our money's worth.
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Review from C T.
Calgary, AB
9/4/2009
Phenomenal Pizza!
If you like feta cheese, pick no. 31 - so good!
No.13 - Pepperoni and Mushrooms - Yummy!!
Give it a try!! -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
4/30/2010 2 photos
Spiro Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the US who served under Nixon before being forced to resign because of criminal charges.
While he's long since passed, his rather unfortunate legacy is being carried on by the aptly named Spiro's on 17th Ave. I'll stop short of calling their prices "criminal" - let's just say they're a tad on the outrageous side. I mean, really, $32.95 for a sampler dip platter? Or $23.95 for a simple marinated chicken breast with a salad and some potatoes? Maybe these prices would fly in the heart of downtown Calgary, but not in the 'burbs, man. Thank goodness they sent out a mailer with their menu on it - they saved me a whole lotta loot! -
Review from Victor P.
10/29/2009 8 Check-ins Here
I've been to Spiros several times now, and I can't believe I haven't reviewed it yet. I'll get right to the point: the Italians may have invented pizza, but the Greeks also know how to make it in their own style, and Spiros hasn't been in business over 20 years for nothing. Some of the best calamari and thick crust pizza I've ever had anywhere. Definitely going back again and again, not just for the cozy, friendly atmosphere, but for the pizza...oh, the pizza!
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