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Tazza Deli & Grill
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
1105 1 Avenue North EastCalgary, AB T2E 0C9
(403) 263-5922
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Tazza Deli & Grill
Review Highlights
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"Hands down the best Lebanese food in the city." In 3 reviews -
"I had a chicken Shistawouk AND a beef shwarma." In 2 reviews -
"The Traya family who runs Tazza are a bridgeland staple." In 4 reviews
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18 reviews in English
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Review from Akhmed S.
Calgary, AB
4/4/2012
If you have any lebanese friends you probably know that they are all self proclaimed experts on all things lebanese.....I am no exception to this..
I've tried different chicken shishtawouks from across the globe, from my mommas homemade ones, freshly made ones in lebanon, to even dodgy 'chicken' ones in SE asia. The reason why Tazza is my second favorite is because it tastes like no one elses, so once you get hooked there's really no substitute...Try the Najib Special and you'll know what I mean. -
Review from Stacy A.
5/4/2012
Quick and delicious - great for takeout or dine in!
I need to say a big THANK YOU to fellow yelpers... Due to your positive reviews, I decided to come here for lunch today. I was particularly indecisive, so I'm glad Yelp was there to point me in a direction I wouldn't have thought of on my own.
I tried the Chicken Shish Taouk. The chicken was a generous serving of moist and flavorful gyro meat. It was stuffed into a pita, along with tabbouleh salad, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled turnips. It was seasoned with a garlicky sauce that was really tasty! My favourite part of the preparation was when he threw the finished pita on a panini press to crisp it up. It took less than 5 minutes to place my order, and have my food turned out by an efficient assembly line of cheerful Turkish guys. Awesome!!! I will definitely be back! It looked like they were turning out quite a bit of large orders, so this could be an option for your office catering. -
Review from Petia K.
5/13/2012
Sooo yummy. Probably one of top 2 shawarma places in the city in my opinion(and I've been to at least 7 probably). They roll and wrap the food super neatly so it's easy to eat and looks tidy in the pita. (Sometimes shawarmas, I find, look like they are slapped together which makes me sick to my stomach looking at them while I eat. But not here.) The staff is super friendly and ingredients are delicious. Usually I get the chicken or falafel shish-taouk and sometimes the baklava. All of those have been really good.
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Review from Thomas M.
1/25/2012
Good shwarmas, the veggies and herbs are always fresh and tasty. Meat is decent too.
My only compliant is that they can't fry falafels fresh to order... WTF??? Why doesn't anyone in calgary do this? I've had falafels all over the world, and they are ALWAYS fried to order. they are supposed to be crispy on the outside, not mushy from being heated in a microwave!!! -
Review from Nyssa R.
9/28/2011
I drive by this place EVERYDAY on the way to work. I had no clue what type of store it was or anything. I assumed it was a small coffee shop... (Tazza... Tazo? I don't know how my mind works). Anyway I was surprised when they catered one of my work lunches. Now, normally lunch food is neither great nor bad, but definitely not worth mentioning. However, this work lunch was different.
HOLY CRAP. The food here is unreal. I knew from the first bite it deserved a rave review so that anyone who hasn't tried it will try it. I had a chicken Shistawouk AND a beef shwarma. I was convinced there wasn't any good authentic Lebanese food in Alberta, but it's here. Both were very good but the chicken Shistawouk was honestly like nothing I've ever tasted. It was like a perfect meld of flavours. The pita wrap is unbelievably fresh... I wonder if they make it themselves?
The Greek salad was nice and light, and their drink selection is honestly very large but nothing I've seen sold at almost any other stores in the city.
OH and I almost forgot to mention the Baklava. Heaven. Like... absolutely amazing.
I've never dined in yet, but I definitely will now. Go try it!!! -
Review from Starkie S.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 10/30/2011
Saturday lunch...chicken and a grape Pop Shoppe...mmmm. While getting out of the car I noticed the owner coming out of his under renovation store across the street and he invited us in. The concept is a throw back to the community store with an ice cream counter, fresh meats, salads and grab and go meals.
When this opens (by mid November 2011) it will be worth checking out the food but the interior is spectacular with a touch of new with the old style of the building.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/21/2011
This place is worth a trip to the other side of the river for lunch...if you are downtown during the… Read more »
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Review from Mike W.
Calgary, AB
1/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've always been a big fan of this quaint little Bridgeland gem. The food is always very fresh and the service is always great, even when it's a busier lunch hour rush crowd. Lots of great menu items, although I always go for the Falafel, Beef Shwarma or Chicken Shish. The regular size is usually more than enough, especially since you usually *have* to get at least one of the many Baklava flavours they have by the cash register.
The Dolmades and Fatyers are super delicious as well. In the Summer, the little patio they have is great to hang out on, and right across the street is a good ice cream shop as well.
During Mo'Vember, I visited Tazza and the older gentlemen behind the counter liked my 'stache so much he made me a 'special' shwarma which was totally loaded and about the best one I've ever had there.
Thumbs up. -
Review from Kerrie M.
Calgary, AB
7/21/2010 ROTD 11/22/2010
This is a great place to stop for an affordable and delicious lunch...I had the Chicken Shish, a very yummy chicken kabob loaded with all the fixings wrapped up neatly in a warm pita.
The service is friendly and I admired the little lady behind the counter when she would see a regular and remember their name...now that is something you don't see everyday!
The Tabouli Salad is so tasty and a perfect side if you are sharing a Shawarma with a pal. They also cater, so for those having a lunch meeting, this will be a big hit!
Note* Have some breath mints or gum on hand to counteract the garlic!
I will continue to be a random drop in customer at Tazza, maybe one day they will ask me my name:) -
Review from Mia T.
7/11/2011
Hands down the best Lebanese food in the city. A family run restaurant, with great service, the food is fresh and healthy and the patio is nice in the summer. Prices are very affordable. I am especially in love with the fatayer and tabouli(which is made the right way, with finely minces ingredients, no big chunks, or too much bulgur to substitute the greens)
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Review from Mike M.
9/28/2010
The food at Tazza is some of the best, freshest home made Mediterranean that I have ever had. The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable with a great decor and local artists work on display.
The Music played is eclectic, hip and really is perfectly matched to the ambiance.
The Traya family who runs Tazza are a bridgeland staple. Ms. Traya holds down with feisty, hard working attitude and Yousef lightens the mood and makes a KILLER Espresso / Americano / Latte.
Definitely check it. -
Review from Seesaw C.
Calgary, AB
First impressions were great. Superb staff and the freshest falafel anywhere in the city. Crazy wrestler dude making the food was great entertainment. Staff knows regulars by name. Loved it.
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Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
10/23/2009 1 photo
This is a neighbourhood favourite. If you meet anybody who has lived in Bridgeland, they have been to Tazza AT LEAST once, and more than likely tens of millions of times. They don't use recipes here, so the food changes a bit from time to time, but it is always fresh and good.
I'm partial to their Hummus and Baba Ganoush - mouth wateringly delicious fare. You can buy fresh pita in store. They have all the standard Mediterranean cuisine available, and it is all delicious. But what makes Tazza stand out is the family that runs it in the small, homey building where it takes its residence. It's got character - it could totally be in a Calgary Seinfeld. Make the trip as the food, the experience and the owners will make it one of your favourite Calgary destinations, like it is mine. -
Review from Don B.
11/24/2010
I have to say thanks to my fellow Yelpers for their reviews about Tazza as they were spot on. My friend and I ate lunch there and we experienced some great service, great food, and just enjoyed some Lebanese hospitality. It felt almost like we were eating at their home and they wanted my us to enjoy and sample their great food, which we did. I had some falafel that came right out of the pan---Wow is the only thing I can say about them.
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Review from Orpha C.
Calgary, AB
2/14/2010
This restaurant serves up a delicious shawarma. After recently discovering this place, we ended up returning two days in a row. I added tzatziki to my chicken shawarma the second time and loved it as it made it a little bit sloppier. It was so good.
I must mention that the baklava was tasty and I was wishing I'd bought two pieces instead of one because we split the one and I really didn't want to do that after I took that first bite. So the second time, I ordered two of the rolled up cashew flavors and one of the traditional walnut, which is what we had yesterday, and I felt satisfied. Good stuff!
The staff are very friendly and patient when explaining some of the menu items because I was totally unfamiliar with this great food.
I highly recommend Tazza Grill & Deli. -
Review from Willman L.
Calgary, AB
10/23/2009
Wonderful staff with home cooked food and great shawarmas. Much better than A&A as they don't overload the meat with sauces. Shawarmas have a nice chargrilled flavor and it makes a very healthy meal if you get the platters to share or the shawarma salads without the pita.
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Review from Court S.
Airdrie, AB
8/6/2010
Yummy!! Great atmosphere.
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Review from Sarah T.
5/20/2009
Tazza is located in Bridgeland, and is owned by a Lebanese family, who are an awesome bunch of characters! They know all their regulars by name, and have a very family like atmopshere.This is the closest to homemade food you can get. I really love the fatayer, they have spinach, chicken and beef. I also recoomend the kibbeh, and tabouleh salad. There's small area to sit down and eat your food, as well as a patio, where they have some small shows in summer.
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Review from sarah a.
Calgary, AB
9/15/2011
As we are new to Calgary I check up on reviews on yelp to different places and when we have a chance we go to those places. This place is clean and has a lovely outside patio. The people were not that friendly, there was a quite rude lady at the front. I know Lebanese food. This was Good but not great. We tried quite a bit of food. The best was the Tabouleh, Hummus and Taziki. The falafel was cold, hard and not that flavourful. The meat was OK. The pita was store bought not made. The fatayr did not have enough filling. The Baklava was good. We lived in Toronto for 7 years and sourced out the best eateries within 6 months of living there. We enjoy all types of cuisines. But Calgary seriously falls short on great food, good portion sizes for reasonable prices. Tazza is pricey and the portion sizes are ok at best. I seriously find the mall food courts have better food than some of these restaurants. Try Tazza and then go to cross iron mills and try the food at villa medina the chicken shish Taouk is far better and the portion sizes easily 2 people can eat for about 12 dollars. We love Calgary, this place deserves way better restaurants!!!
