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May 20, 2012

For over twenty years, Santorini Greek Taverna has represented the best in Calgary’s Greek cuisine. family, whether laughing with host Maria’s comedic personality or joining in on an uplifting Greek dance. While other Greek restaurants have attempted to reinvent a good thing, Santorini continues to offer the classic, authentic tastes of Greece in a welcoming, Mediterranean setting.
With over... more

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April 17, 2011

From OpenTable: For over twenty years, Santorini Greek Taverna has represented the best in Calgary’s Greek cuisine.Santorini was founded on the Greek values of filoxenia; literally the notion of befriending strangers. Thus, as all guests to Santorini quickly realize, they are immediately made part of the family, whether laughing with host Maria’s comedic personality or joining in on an... more

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4 star rating
Francy Canada October 07, 2010
One of the original, still one of the best

This spot has been open for years in Calgary and serves up very authentic Greek food. They are a fun bustling bunch serving you. The tables are a bit cramped but adds to the fun atmosphere. Excellent legs of lamb.

4 star rating
Maddy Calgary October 04, 2010
Great Greek Food

Santorini has a great menu, with some delicious items made in a really authentic way. Their appetizers are all terrific, so make sure you try some of those before you eat. You'll want to come back as soon as you leave!

4 star rating
Crispe Calgary September 20, 2010
a family favourite

santorini on centre street is like being in greece. the interior is designed like you're there, and the food is really authentic too. so this is a great greek experience.

4 star rating
scrambly45 Calgary, AB September 01, 2010
Authentic Greek

I like the atmosphere here, it's open, light and clean. My father-in-law said it's the most authentic Greek restaurant in town, and he's been all over Greece (I haven't). Food is excellent, this place is worth a try.

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Ffwd
January 07, 2012

Sail into the heart of the Mediterranean with the traditional and sumptuous fare of this favourite Greek restaurant... more

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4 star rating
April 27, 2012

We have wanted to dine at Santorini's for some time, it is on the opposite side of the city from where we live, however our daughter and her fiance just moved into the area. We chose Santorini's to celebrate their engagement...what a perfect choice. We could walk there, enjoy their fabulous food and great Greek wine! Highly recommend it!

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4 star rating
April 11, 2012

The food was quite expensive, even for Greek restaurant standards in Calgary. Their specialties (fried cheese appy and roast lamb main) were way overpriced, and wasn't anything special. Portions were small and the side items (veggies and rice) were soggy and soft.Especially disappointing was the "Seafood Platter". For its price, we were all expecting some huge platter fit for at least 4 people.... more

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4 star rating
April 06, 2012

Prompt Service, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Would definitely go back again.

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4 star rating
March 30, 2012

The service was great the food was outstanding, and absolutley enjoyable evening was had by all. Great entertainment as well!!

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4 star rating
March 17, 2012

The food was good however average, in comparison Broken Plate Crowfoot is better in many ways, ambiance, quality in food, presentation. Not much stood out for me here that would make me return, if you lived in the neighborhood it would be good for a change. Service was good.

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4 star rating
March 17, 2012

Great food. Best pita bread in the city!

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4 star rating
March 12, 2012

My husband and I had a very enjoyable evening. There were only three other tables there the entire time we were there, so it was nice and quiet. Food - amazing! We had the 'Taverna Special' - can't go wrong. Lots of food as well, we were getting full after the appetizers. The waiter was great. Overall, we would definitely go back when we're in the mood for Greek!

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4 star rating
March 09, 2012

The food was amazing! Services was okay, the waiter was not around a lot and a little pushy when it came to when we were ordering our food. I'm sure if you went on a slower night it would be different but they were very busy! Belly dancer was a fun experience!

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4 star rating
March 09, 2012

Amazing place. We felt like we went to Greece :)

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4 star rating
February 17, 2012

Best place for Greek food outside of actually travelling to Greece!

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4 star rating
February 13, 2012

The most authentic Greek cuisine I've had since eating in Santorini itself. AMAZING!! Portions were just the right size, we left feeling satisified, and not over-full like most restaurant that pile the food on the plate. I'll come back time and time again.

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4 star rating
February 10, 2012

$8.50 f0r two spanokipitas was very overpriced and not worth it!! The meals were O.k. but not great... the vegetables were horrible.

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4 star rating
February 10, 2012

My husband and I enjoyed an early valentine's day dinner of roast lamb, roasted potatoes, rice and mixed vegetables with a calamari appetizer.The lamb is slow cooked all day so it is very tender. It falls right off the bone. No room this time for baklava but it also very good.The only down side ti the evening is that it was difficult to carry a conversation as the people and music were both... more

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4 star rating
February 03, 2012

Was one of our favorites for years. Now they do not seem to try that hard. Portions are smaller, calamari is dreadful, service is mediocre, wine list is awful. Despite reservations seating in front of the bar in the middle of the traffic-way. In the future we will try other Greek place for the first time ever.

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4 star rating
January 28, 2012

The service is amazing. Very attentive. I go there every couple of months. The appetizers are wonderful. We had the calamaria, mussels, saganaki (which is to die for) and the hot appetizer platter. The platter was just okay. Next time I would just order the individual appetizers.

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4 star rating
January 18, 2012

Very reliable food and service. Portions are large and drink pours generous. The green bean side on each plate could use a bit of an improvement but all the important parts of meals are done well- seafood perfectly cooked, lamb as well. Restaurant layout a little awkward in terms of privacy and maneuvering around, but warm and welcoming.

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Tried it...moving on.
December 24, 2011

I wanted to keep the review quick and simple:Food is OK - you can expect about the same quality as what you'd get at fast food giant OPA!Pricing is average, considering the food quality.. it's right.Decor - needs an update badly.

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move on
November 29, 2011

Good place for Greeks at this time. Need to be upgrade for Calgary economy. Food so-so. First and last visit

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4/5 - have any......cheese?
May 19, 2011

The decor made me feel like I was eating at a rustic restaurant or a street cafe in europe. The service was pretty good; he was nice and joked with us. I guess just like a typical waiter. The price of $36 per person was good considering the portion and what we were offered to sample. We ordered the Taverna Special and over all, it was very cheesy. Every plate including the salad had some sort... more

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4 star rating
Best Greek in Calgary
March 31, 2011

by Ann (from Calgary) April 2011 - I have dined at Santorini's many times. I enjoy the traditional décor at this restaurant with the white and blue colours. It really makes me feel like I'm in Greece with the bouzuki music.. The food is very traditional with all the favourites. The prices are a little high but I find that the best value is to get the hot or cold combo platters. You can easily... more

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4 star rating
interesting place
February 28, 2011

by (from ) March 2011 - Went for dinner and the place was packed on a Saturday night. There were large parties and everyone was having fun. Had the lamb and it was delicious. The entire meal was great. The server was good but none of the wait staff looked happy. The lady at the front was rude, I think they need to concentrate on service a bit more , but the food was exceptional

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dads a little money hungry
February 15, 2011

we went to this greek restaurant because we are fans of greek cusiine.we got to the restaurant and were served by the dad which seemed like he wanted us to eat fast and get the hell out .i wouldnt recommed going here if you are on a date and want to slowly take your time to eat and chit chat as the server just felt like he just wants to serve you fast and get you out pronto.any way we had the... more

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Calgary Foodies
January 03, 2011

One of my favorite little Greek restaurants, Santorini is run by the Nicolaides family and serves authentic cuisine. Given that it is a family business the passion for the food and... more

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4 star rating
traditional with no boundaries
December 31, 2010

by Ken (from Calgary) January 2011 - In my personal opinion,To get an original greek experience you really have to try their not so popular items only for the simple reason of knowing deep down this is what they really eat in Greece.Every time I go to the santorini I receive that truly unique experience.The inside of the lovely place is full of culture,full of history,you get a real... more

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Mobile review
August 13, 2010

I love the quirky interior, the friendly staff, and the roast lamb is to die for. If you are like me, and sick of calgary's sports bar type giant chain restaurants with TVs and pop music this little family restaraunt will certainly charm you.

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Mobile review
May 22, 2010

Really, really good food and excellent service. We had a seafood platter,dolmas and roast lamb......all very good. Will return for sure..... more

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Sooo Good!
March 30, 2010

Still in awe . . . started with satziki and pita bread. The sizzling pan fried cheese (Saganaki) became a battle to see whose fork came in first. The combination platter for two fed three of us (all ladies), the moussaka was was delightful, the lemon roasted potatoes divine. The staff were friendly. The belly dancer was only there for a very short while (Saturday night).

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Best in Town
March 17, 2010

We have been to every Greek restaurant in town and Santorini's is by far the most consistant when it comes to food and service. The Cypriot way of preparing lamb cant be beat. Best Kleftiko, Brizoles and Calamari there is. This place is lots of fun on the weekends.

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Never Disappoints
March 09, 2010

This restaurant is consistently good... the food, the service, the ambience. I've never had a bad dish, and never left hungry. Reasonably priced and very tasty. Not the best Greek food in the world, however will not disappoint.

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Mobile review
December 02, 2009

Very poor service by the older gentleman server, Luke warm meal, overcooked fish and cold veggies. When poor meal was pointed out, they were indifferant

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Mobile review
August 01, 2009

Stick with Broken Plate

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Great Greek - tender lamb
June 22, 2009

I've driven by Santorini for years and can easily recognize its distinct building just off the corner of 16th Ave and Centre Street, but found I've never actually gone out of my way to eat there. Taking Twentytwo Kings out for his birthday was a great excuse to finally sample what Santorini had to offer.There wasn't anything our group received that disappointed. The portions were satisfyingly... more

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4 star rating
Not the best Greek experience
May 31, 2009

by Susan (from Calgary) June 2009 - I wanted to try something different for a change so a friend and I decided to try Greek for the first time (besides the local fast food chains, which I’m not sure if it counts). The atmosphere was great and the place is very cozy. There was a belly dancer that took us by surprise but it was something different so totally welcomed. We ordered the combination... more

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Mobile review
May 27, 2009

Very good food and wine.

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4 star rating
Fantastic evening!
December 31, 2008

by Kate (from Calgary) January 2009 - This was our first visit so the waiter gave us some suggestions, we selected the Greek meal which comes with appetizers (saganaki, calamari, greek meatballs, salad, pita with hummus) followed by roast lamb and potatoes. The food was filling and delicious. Also took the waiter's suggestion for a greek wine which was also very nice. I wouldn't order the... more

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4 star rating
Love the octopus (most tender I've tasted in Calgary) and ambiance, great place for a date. hehe
October 23, 2008

Love the octopus (most tender I've tasted in Calgary) and ambiance, great place for a date. hehe

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4 star rating
Dinner for two reservations at 6
October 04, 2008

We were thinking of or trip to Crete and the food we had and decided to go out for Greek. We ordered the platter for two. The rolls were hot. The Greek salad was fresh and contained everything expected. Dinner came with calamari, spanakopita, souvlaki, moussaka and domates. All was was very good for about $55 plus a liter of... more

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4 star rating
Excellent food and service! Santorini's is the perfect place to go for dinner
May 31, 2008

Excellent food and service! Santorini's is the perfect place to go for dinner!

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4 star rating
First Date
May 20, 2008

We have been going to Santorini's since our first date in 1991. The food is amazing and the servers all make you feel like family.

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4 star rating
good food, really busy
April 25, 2008

good food, really busy.

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4 star rating
Santorini Greek Taverna Reviews
February 29, 2008

I hadn't been to Santorini in over 15 years, so when a friend suggested we go for dinner there I jumped on the chance. Since I was last there they have renovated the interior and it's much better than before - different levels and more intimate. My husband and I arrived first, so we ordered a bottle of wine. We weren't sure what kind to get, so the server suggested something and let us try... more

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4 star rating
Great Greek!
February 29, 2008

by Sarah (from Calgary, AB) March 2008 - I hadn't been to Santorini in over 15 years, so when a friend suggested we go for dinner there I jumped on the chance. Since I was last there they have renovated the interior and it's much better than before - different levels and more intimate. My husband and I arrived first, so we ordered a bottle of wine. We weren't sure what kind to get, so the... more

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4 star rating
Fantastic Greek food... one of the few left in the city that is authentic and not fabricated... OPA
January 28, 2008

Fantastic Greek food... one of the few left in the city that is authentic and not fabricated... OPA!

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4 star rating
Great resto. Good greek
January 14, 2008

Great resto. Good greek. Try the suckling pig on weekends.

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4 star rating
Awesome appis.. but, i didn't like the lamb dish i had
November 30, 2007

Awesome appis.. but, i didn't like the lamb dish i had... more

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4 star rating
This place has really good appetizers. Can't really comment on the entrees because I don't really like Greek food
November 29, 2007

This place has really good appetizers. Can't really comment on the entrees because I don't really like Greek food.

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4 star rating
Restaurant needs to be renovated.
September 30, 2007

The gentlemen who took my reservation should have told me their would be a belly dancer there for about 20 min. In those 20 min the music was way too loud. You couldnt carry on a conversation and you were forced to watch the entertainment because there was nothing else you could do. The bathrooms were quite old and dirty looking and where we were seated was a bit tight and not enough... more

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4 star rating
Restaurant needs to be renovated.
September 30, 2007

by Mary (from Calgary) October 2007 - The gentlemen who took my reservation should have told me their would be a belly dancer there for about 20 min. In those 20 min the music was way too loud. You couldnt carry on a conversation and you were forced to watch the entertainment because there was nothing else you could do. The bathrooms were quite old and dirty looking and where we were seated was... more

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4 star rating
wonderful food
April 30, 2007

wonderful food and great service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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4 star rating
wonderful food
April 30, 2007

by Sheri (from Calgary) May 2007 - wonderful food and great service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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4 star rating
Opa!
October 31, 2005

A Centre Street staple, Santorini's offers some of the finest Greek dining in the city. I have been going their for over 20 years and am always treated to a fulfilling meal in a fun, lively atmosphere. The varied menu offers something for everyone and the items are priced quite reasonably. Make sure to try the baklava, it's delish.

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4 star rating
Opa!
October 31, 2005

by Corbet (from Calgary) November 2005 - A Centre Street staple, Santorini's offers some of the finest Greek dining in the city. I have been going their for over 20 years and am always treated to a fulfilling meal in a fun, lively atmosphere. The varied menu offers something for everyone and the items are priced quite reasonably. Make sure to try the baklava, it's delish.

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4 star rating
June 27, 2005

A tradition in Calgary for traditional Greek dining, and for good reason. Well prepared standards served in a nice setting with a friendly staff.

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4 star rating
so loving it
May 31, 2005

The atmosphere of this place is fun and welcoming, the food tasted amazing and I recommend it for anyone who is interested in experiencing real Greek food.

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4 star rating
February 19, 2001

I cannot remember what the dish I had was called but it was good. It was some kind of pasta pie. The hummus was really good, better than most. I would eat at Santorini before I would eat at any of the other comparable greek restaurants in Calgary.

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4 star rating
December 29, 2007

Second visit to Santorini - simple surroundings with close set tables. Agree that appetizers are really good (calamari, saganaki), but have not been impressed with the entrees (over/under done). Service is consistently excellent. Value for dollar not great.

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4 star rating
August 16, 2003

I rate the Food a 10 because their appetizers are EXCELLENT. The entrees are ok. A little pricey for what you get. I recommend going to OPA for the chicken Soulvaki. I didn't really enjoy my shrimp and scallop combo. I'm sure my boyfriend did. My friend didn't really like her chicken breast either. However, my one friend who was eating the salmon said it was good. For me, I would... more

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4 star rating
February 20, 2003

I really enjoy the people here! The Food is GREAT

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December 02, 2008

Very traditional authentic Greek can be found in this cozy little building on Center Street, just over the bridge and a few blocks north of downtown. On a busy night there are regular, sudden bursts of flame as diners order CAD 6 plates of Saganaki, an appetizer of salty Greek goat cheese fried and then lit up in a tableside show. The entrees range from Souvlakis (CAD 14-16) to Ortikia, which... more

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