I live very near this restaurant and have been meaning to try it since it opened. Wish I hadn't waited so long. It was lovely. The ambience was beautiful. Much classer than the usual decor of a Greek restaurant. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was quite good, but I did find the calamari too chewy. Will defiantly return.
calgarydiner
Had a birthday dinner for 5 at Kuzina on July 21, 2013. Third time there in 4 months. Food has been consistently very good. This last visit I ordered a lamb souvlaki that was tasty but a bit chewy. The meal was comped without any hesitation and with a profuse apology by both our server and the manager. Finally, the manager offered our table a complementary digestive, some sweet Samos fortified wine that was delicious. The staff and management at Kuzina clearly care about great customer service coupled with very good food, and all at reasonable prices for a fairly high-end restaurant. Other restaurants should take note. Kuzina is setting a new high standard.
NickD
We had a great evening with a great selection of foods. The menu has many of the traditional items you would expect in a Greek restaurant (saganaki, dolmades. calamari, lamb chops, etc) but had many that were "Greek inspired" (rib eye in a Greek marinade, pork ribs, and organic chicken). All were cooked well and were nicely presented. We wanted a Greek wine and had a great recommendation. We topped everything off with traditional desserts that were updated in style and Greek coffees - a wonderful treat in Calgary. We were in one of the booths in the middle of the restaurant which allowed us to be able to hear and talk easily - a great set up for a small group. We will definitely be back.
Lynn45
We have been to this restaurant many times now and the service and food have consistently been great quality and very good value. Will be returning again .. never disappoints. We enjoy a slightly quieter dinning experience and although there is an energy there the sound level is not overwhelming as seems to be the trend today.
Amoeyn
Dining room is lovely, with street patio. Booths for 6-8 people readily available, along with areas that could be more intimate. Food was quite good, though portion sizes are suspect for pricing. Huge amounts of feta on salads, large sides of rice and/or fries to chicken dishes but what amounted to one potato and three spears of asparagus as a side to the lamb main. Ask about portion sizes when ordering to avoid disappointment. Highlights: watermelon salad, braised lamb, cornish hen. Creative cocktails and wine choices, several by the glass. Passion Fruit mojito is amazing! Baklava was a split vote, but you can easily end with one of their great coffees and Ouzo. Service needs a bit of work, but it won't take much to bring that rating up.
Claire
Finally a dressed up Greek restaurant that's actually really good! The service was great! The Kleftiko was delicious. The lit up the saganaki away from the table which was mildly disappointing, but the place was otherwise fantastic! Lovely interior. And right on 17th!
WineandDine
After reading a variety of mixed reviews on Urban Spoon, we decided to make our own judgements and try Kuzina for date night. We arrived on time for our 6pm reservation and were seated at a quiet table near the wine cellar. Our server was new to the restaurant, but gave excellent service when we asked about certain ingredients and anything he didn't know, he went to the kitchen to ask and came back. Our appetizer came out timely and our mains not long after that. Everything came out hot and delicious and full of the aromas of traditional greek food! Matrie 'd service was excellent- they took our jackets and umbrella and brought them back to us as we left! Try it out for yourself- don't let the reviews scare you!
I live very near this restaurant and have been meaning to try it since it opened. Wish I hadn't waited so long. It was lovely. The ambience was beautiful. Much classer than the usual decor of a Greek restaurant. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was quite good, but I did find the calamari too chewy. Will defiantly return.
Had a birthday dinner for 5 at Kuzina on July 21, 2013. Third time there in 4 months. Food has been consistently very good. This last visit I ordered a lamb souvlaki that was tasty but a bit chewy. The meal was comped without any hesitation and with a profuse apology by both our server and the manager. Finally, the manager offered our table a complementary digestive, some sweet Samos fortified wine that was delicious. The staff and management at Kuzina clearly care about great customer service coupled with very good food, and all at reasonable prices for a fairly high-end restaurant. Other restaurants should take note. Kuzina is setting a new high standard.
We had a great evening with a great selection of foods. The menu has many of the traditional items you would expect in a Greek restaurant (saganaki, dolmades. calamari, lamb chops, etc) but had many that were "Greek inspired" (rib eye in a Greek marinade, pork ribs, and organic chicken). All were cooked well and were nicely presented. We wanted a Greek wine and had a great recommendation. We topped everything off with traditional desserts that were updated in style and Greek coffees - a wonderful treat in Calgary. We were in one of the booths in the middle of the restaurant which allowed us to be able to hear and talk easily - a great set up for a small group. We will definitely be back.
We have been to this restaurant many times now and the service and food have consistently been great quality and very good value. Will be returning again .. never disappoints. We enjoy a slightly quieter dinning experience and although there is an energy there the sound level is not overwhelming as seems to be the trend today.
Dining room is lovely, with street patio. Booths for 6-8 people readily available, along with areas that could be more intimate. Food was quite good, though portion sizes are suspect for pricing. Huge amounts of feta on salads, large sides of rice and/or fries to chicken dishes but what amounted to one potato and three spears of asparagus as a side to the lamb main. Ask about portion sizes when ordering to avoid disappointment. Highlights: watermelon salad, braised lamb, cornish hen. Creative cocktails and wine choices, several by the glass. Passion Fruit mojito is amazing! Baklava was a split vote, but you can easily end with one of their great coffees and Ouzo. Service needs a bit of work, but it won't take much to bring that rating up.
Finally a dressed up Greek restaurant that's actually really good! The service was great! The Kleftiko was delicious. The lit up the saganaki away from the table which was mildly disappointing, but the place was otherwise fantastic! Lovely interior. And right on 17th!
After reading a variety of mixed reviews on Urban Spoon, we decided to make our own judgements and try Kuzina for date night. We arrived on time for our 6pm reservation and were seated at a quiet table near the wine cellar. Our server was new to the restaurant, but gave excellent service when we asked about certain ingredients and anything he didn't know, he went to the kitchen to ask and came back. Our appetizer came out timely and our mains not long after that. Everything came out hot and delicious and full of the aromas of traditional greek food! Matrie 'd service was excellent- they took our jackets and umbrella and brought them back to us as we left! Try it out for yourself- don't let the reviews scare you!
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