great!

Good Indian fusion food as usual. Service wasn't as good as I've seen before, but still good! Great mingling of flavors

Great Food!

The food was beautiful and tasted great. Our server was attentive and made the experience that much more special. If Indian cuisine is something you enjoy, this restaurant will do the trick.

Best indian food, our 1st choice for lunch in downtown.

Great place to end day

we found everything to be wonderful. Food great, service was above and beyond.......they were very quiet for a sunday eve, so hopefully just as committed when busy.

Modern East Indian Food

Great place for some classic east indian food, but toned down for the more bland western pallet.Overall it was tasty, but I didn't understand why Roti and Naan were not unlimited accompaniments to the meal. All other East Indian restaurants I've been to do not charge additional for these starchy staples.

Good buffet

Food is always good quality, busy at lunchtime so get there early or make a reservation.

Not as good as it used to be

I hadn't been to Mango Shiva for several years and I must say both the quality of food and the service have declined. The menu offered several types of Indian beer, but they didn't actually have any in stock. The curry bowls, which used to be great, seemed kind of bland and mediocre. And our waiter pretty much ignored us most of the night. We won't be going back.

So good!

The food here is always delicious and the staff friendly!

consistently good food and service

My partners first time experience with mango shiva and he loved it. I have been a few times and find the food to be delicious and the service to be perfect- not always lurking in the background but not waiting twenty mins to order. We will be going back.

Food was good; restaurant busy

we all had the buffet, which was a great way to try different foods. everyone went back for seconds of their favorites. as a group of 7, the buffet helped us to eat our lunch and get back to work in a timely manner.

Discrimination

My friend and I of African Canadian decent were treated very poorly. My friend got there earlier than me and approached the host at the entrance (East Indian gentleman), ignored her and started attending to other (Caucasian) patrons lined up behind her. After we got seated and were getting food from the buffet, the kitchen staff that were replenishing the buffet with fresh food were giving both... more

lunch is over

The food was good and the buffet is a great way to go. However, the service is worse than ever. We were put into a crowded area when there were lots of other seats. And the waitress rushed us out at the end. It was obvious that she really wanted to get off shift clean up lunch and close.
She cleared all of my plates, including water when my guest was still eating. Terrible watiress manners. Not... more

Buffet is good, a la carte not so

I've usually gone there for buffer and have no complaints, however, went on Monday and there was no buffet. We ordered three dishes as there was three people and two dishes came and the third never did. So when we asked they said they were out and forgot to tell us. No compensation or nothing, bad service, bad attitude. Stick to the buffet only.

Delicious!

The food is amazing as always and the Fenugreek dishes are unreal. Love the $5 happy hour food and drink specials!

Overall food was very good and tasty. Deserts could use less sugar.

Worst Service Ever

I went for the lunch buffet after raving to a friend about it and was embarrassed by how poor our experience was after my clearly over enthusiastic review to her. We waited for over 10 minutes to get our drinks ordered, and that was only when I went to the hostess and asked if we had a server at all. Then we went and got our food, and were half way through our meals before our drinks even came.... more

Great lunch

Excellent buffet! The food is fresh and tastes great! One of my favorite places for a downtown lunch during the week!

Amazing and delicious dishes!

We asked Neil to bring the food for 9 of us - appetizers, main dishes - they were all absolutely delicious!

Customer Service and Food

Customer service was excellent. The staff responded to our needs in a timely manner. We were seated on arrival and were made very comfortable.The food was great! I am not a huge fan of very spicy foods but the taste was sumptuous.Thanks.

Excellent buffet

Friday buffet was great. Best to book a reservation and get here at 1130 before the restaurant gets packed. Very good selection of buffet items and I always enjoy the rice pudding. Its gets very noisy here, yes, but it's to be expected for an Indian lunch buffet situated in the heart of Stephen Avenue. I'll be back.

I love Mango shiva

Excellent place for lunch and supper.
Nice variety of South east Asian food.

Very tasty

The vegetarian thali was really good. Chefs selection of curries plus salad, raita and pickles fragrant and flavorful. The ginger lemonade was also excellent with cracked pepper to add a bit more spice. My companion had the goat curry and loved it. The service was a bit off - we were ignored for quite a while while our server had an extended conversation at another table. Otherwise a great... more

Frank

We have not been toMango Shiva for a few years. We have never been disapointed in th epast. This time, my wife and I found the food just great. Not greasy or deep fried. It was reasonably spicy, which we like. The service and friendliness of the staff were superb. We would recommend it to anyone, even those who require gluten free.

WE have been here many times before. This time the service was poor, with little care.
the food was good, yet disorganized with uncaring service

Loved the food, we had the lunch buffet. There was lots of dishes and they filled constantly.

Yummy! Very tasty with fresh and frequent refills.

Great buffet

Had the buffet here on 6/6/14. First time back in several years. The food was very good - great selection. I still enjoy the funky interior and ambience. I'll be back.

was a good experience

However the table setting was poor for the group of 12 friends.

Loved every second of it at Mango Shiva! We sat on the extremely comfortable couches in the lounge area, ate appetizers and drank drinks during happy hour (so inexpensive!!) and could have stayed all night. We will be back for sure!!

Chicken was over cooked. Flavour was good but meat was very dry. Not as much variety as I expected. Plastic chairs are uncomfortable.

Service was quite slow sitting for good ten minutes before drink order was taken. Vindaloo was not at all spicy as it should be but every other food item was wonderful. Would go again to try again.

Great for a Fancy Indian Meal

My partner and I went to eat here for our anniversary. He is a Brit, so he knows what a good Indian meal should taste like!The service was great, fast, and friendly. Food was great, portions were really good too. Definitely check out the Bombae Sundae, was epic!!I love Pinot noir from Central Otago, New Zealand and this is the first place I've seen that has had it on their wine list!! So,... more

rude staff

most teribble experience that i have ever had in calgary reataurant! basically had an announced fashion show and went on unannounced to move people outside! in the rudest way possible! dont book reservations if you dont have room

Perfect

I could not have been happier with the overall quality of this restaurant.First, the food was incredibly delicious and flavourful. It was well prepared and the presentation of it was nice as well. I really enjoyed their stuffed mushrooms and butter chicken. Second, our waitress was absolutely amazing! I've never had such good service before. She was sweet and attentive to our table. She was... more

The lunch buffet has a great selection and is always being filled. The service is very friendly and bubbly. When I am asked where can we get good Indian food I always recommend the Mango Shiva.

Best Happy Hour

Mango Shiva has the best happy hour in the downtown core! Cocktails, beers, wines for $5. Appetisers for $5. Everything was delicious and the staff is so friendly. This is going to be our new watering hole.

Awesome

food at this restaurant - so good that when my boss asked me where I wanted to go for my work anniversary I said I wanted to go back there :)

An easy introduction

The goat biryani is very good if a bit larger than needed. No need for appetizers if you are having this. My associate was very happy with butter chicken. Cost are on the high side if you add good wine, appetizers or sides and dessert. The coffee is locally source - not a lot of options there and overpriced from what I tasted. Both times I have gone it has been relatively uncrowded and I have... more

Authentic Indian

We visited for brunch buffet, very authentic, spicy, flavourful food!! We did have one person in our party that could not tolerate the spice and they ended up being limited to a couple buffet items and desserts so make sure you all can take the heat before heading down.I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, and come hungry!!Dahl, butter chicken, pakoras, it's all delicious!! And the... more

Fantastic

Everything great except loud table beside us. Not the restraints fault though.

Intro to Indian food.

If you've never had indian food before, this restaurant is good place to get initiated. The food is not too spicy as it can be in south indian cuisines and somewhat tailored to the North American palate. At the same time the menu is varied and very good.

Excellent food

Enjoyed the taste and the ambiance.Tasty food and my friends enjoyed.

Dinner for four

Even though it was a very busy Friday night the service was prompt and efficient. The food is fantastic even for someone who was not sure about Indian cuisine. All dishes ordered were shared by all and enjoyed by all. The tandoori tiger prawns and Maharaja stuffed mushrooms were absolutely great. Coconut prawns and lamp chops were fantastic. Everyone should enjoy Mango Shiva at least once!

Excellent buffet lunch in a fun atmosphere. Lots of variety to choose from. Well presented and excellent quality.

Not bad

This restaurant services Indian - North American fusion. The flavours are satisfying, but not to the level of richness and complexity from a more traditional Indian restaurant. It is a good place to bring people new to Indian food. The atmosphere is quite trendy and the service is good. I would consider going again depending on my company.

Nice change to spice things up

My parents eat out nearly every meal so they are used to most of the restaurants around town. For my mom's birthday I thought I'd find a place they hadn't been and that was Mango Shiva. During the evenings the parking is cheap or free and plenty of it. Being on Stephen Ave there is a little more energy and activity going on which is so often missing from Calgary Restaurants. The food was good... more

The best in the west!

I found Mango Shiva while looking for a new Indian restaurant my girlfriend and I to try. It was the most recommended in Calgary. We very much enjoyed the food. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking to try Indian food for the first time and for those who want to enjoy the best Indian food in Alberta. I will warn you that after eating at Mango Shiva, the bar set for quality here... more

Great Date Night

My wife and I headed here on a Sunday evening and had a great dinner. The restaurant was quiet and the wait staff were friendly and helpful. The food was tailored to our palates with some extra spice, and tasted excellent. One food item did not match the menu description and was a disappointment; otherwise, the other dishes were fantastic. We both were very satisfied and look forward to... more

Great experience

The food here was delicious and packed with flavour and the service extraordinary. Highly recommend the lava cake!

Really bad service

Went at lunch time and sat down at table asked for wine menu but everything I asked for they did have. All that was available were bottles or the house wine. My husband had the same problem with a bottle of lager, nothing available. We took a look at the buffet but it was nearly all gone and for $20.75... more

Excellent food, friendly and efficient service

Tried out Mango Shiva for our first time . . . . loved it! I started with the pomegranate martini and it was very good. We attended the restaurant while "The Big Taste" ($35) was on in Calgary. There was three of us and we shared a couple other appetizers, the calamari and crisps topped with hummus and both were... more

Decent food, horribly expensive

A very trendy feel, no Bhangra playing on the speakers, and horribly over-priced. Being Indian I have grown up with curries and cook them myself. There is nothing expensive about making curries which is why I cannot understand why the average price seems to be $25-35 per dish. For a party of 4 people, our total bill was $250 (tip... more

Good food but pricey

We stopped in for lunch and we're surprised that the buffet was over $20 per person. We found the food good but something about it didn't sit well with my fiancé and lets just say, he was a treat to be in a car with for the rest of the afternoon...
They only had one working washroom when we were... more

Nothing indian about the food

Feeling hungry jumped into this indian restaurant in downtown. Initial appearance is quite nice.
Ordered a lot of odd. Unfortunately none of the food tasted indian, except for the naan bread. All dishes have a continental or costal flavor.
The bar is nice and have some nice choice of wines. Overall it's not worthy for the price and never visited... more

Never again

Never again will I return to mango shiva. The food was so bland and my guest and I watched a woman from the kitchen staff cough all over one of the trays of food she brought to the buffet. Utterly disgusting

Fun night

Went on a Saturday evening with 3 girlfriends. The interiors are exceptional, modern yet warm at the same time. A vibrant atmosphere to be sure. Wine list had some different out-of-the-ordinary selections which were excellent and priced reasonably. Food was enjoyed by all. They put an up market touch on their food which is refreshing and interesting, yet doesn't compromise... more

The worse in every way

Ordered a glass of wine from the bar. Then watched the bar tender give plates to a customer, clean bar glasses, not a wine glass, walked away from the bar and the manager asked if we'd ordered. And that was only the beginning. The lamb chops were small expensive tough from the gristle, the butter chicken had 5 nuggets, merely... more

Amazing Food, Service, and Ambience

Took my first trip into Calgary this past week and as my friend and I walked past the entrance we immediately turned our heads and had to at least look at the menu. After deciding we both liked the offerings we were able to get a table as a walk in. I can understand how things may have been different... more

Top 3 Worst I've been to

As I travel for business, my job takes me to many different places. Mango Shiva is in my top 3 worst I have been to. I was brought by some business associates and was not impressed at all. The place has a lot of potential with its good location but the food and staff kill it. the mediocrity of the... more

Disappointing

Butter chicken advertised as one of their signature dishes, but it is rather underwhelming. Good fish pakoras. Slow service and inattentive. There are probably better places to go in Calgary.

Overratedto me

Having eaten at a lot of India restaurants in Calgary and about 7 weeks in India this year, I do find this place overrated. This was actually my 2nd trip there in the last few months. They have just changed the menu in the last 3 weeks so the big appy platter we tried last time was not available. So... more

Great feed

Visited my aunt during her lunch work break. Lucky we'd reserved a table, the place was busy! Service was very quick and friendly. During the time we were there it was only buffet, so it was great to try a selection of different meals. The food was delicious!! I really loved the decor as well.

Amazing

My boyfriend and I were visiting Calgary and happened to walk by Mango Shiva one afternoon. It sparked our interest as it had an attractive facade and we both thoroughly enjoy Indian food. The menu was conveniently posted outside and with one glance, we decided our dinner plans. We had made reservations - and a good thing, it was busy!... more

Worth a visit

Enjoyed this. Pork vindaloo was great and wine selection was decent. Prices and service also good. Nothing to fault here and the food was quite good. I'll come back next trip to Calgary!

Good Indian restaurant

Brilliant Indian causine, particularly for vegitarians. I enjoyed food and specially garlic naan. Good Indian veg thali and drink. It is located in the heart of the city. I enjoyed weekend program on 7 th avenue street.

So delicious

This place has one of the best naan I've ever tasted and the malai kofta we'd ordered was amazingly tasty! Rice portions that come with the curry are a bit small so I would recommend adding a naan as well. The staff was very kind and attentive. They also serve great cocktails, some very spicy and adventurous, but definitely worth... more

Great Indian food, great stuff - loved it

The welcome here was excellent... we didn't have a booking, but were seated promptly and the staff made us feel like they really valued our custom.
The food was great (apart from the poppadom which was a bit too oily)... we had the pakora's and the vegetable thali... both were delicious.... in fact the thali was supremely good with several... more

Happy Happy Hour

If you don't have time for a full meal after work, grab some friends and go for the delicious appies and cocktails for their 5$ Happy Hour. The Gol Goppas and a refreshing Mint Julep are fabulous on a warm summer afternoon.

Excellent Food and Service

Sunday night I and my wife went to this restaurant . First of all, waitress was really polite as we did not book reservation, she said no worries and then took us out side on patio.
Good view on Stephen Ave. Then I ordered beer that I did not have any clue for the taste.
She said I will bring... more

Butter chicken heaven

Whenever I come to Calgary for work I try to make time to visit Mango Shiva. I have had two kinds of experiences at this restaurant. One a few years ago where it took 2 hours to get our meal and I swore I would not return. Management took the time to apologize profusely and offered to make the next... more

Check out the wall behind the bar

We were staying at the Fairmont Plaisir minutes away and were caught in a horrible rain storm, with cold temperatures, while trying to find somewhere to have lunch. Spotted Shiva's on a pedestrian only side street, and it did not disappoint. We found the food to be excellent and the care and attention great. On a humorous note the bar... more

Fantastic Dinner

Went to Mango Shiva with a small group of friends for dinner and the service was excellent! Right as we walked in it was a great ambiance. Our sever was impeccable, she catered to all of our needs and to the concerned allergies within our group as well as always making sure we were enjoying our meal and refreshments. The... more

Great service, great food, beautiful decor

My fiance and I went to Mango Shiva for their buffet and had an excellent time. We were greeted by a very friendly server who switch our tables when we were sat in the front but preferred to be sat in the back to be closer to the buffet. the food was great, we were really surprised considering its buffet... more

WARNING! Horrible customer service and mediocre food

Visited Mango Shiva for lunch buffet. Had a group of 10 people. Food was so-so. Veggie dishes were good but meat was not. I think they do this on purpose so people will not eat the more expensive meat. The buffet was 22 including tax. No one in our group thought it was worth it. Then after giving us our... more

Great potential, but disappointing execution

The menu looked great, modern and a refreshing change from the usual Indian fare back home in the UK, where Indian cuisine is very popular.
The prices were high, but par for the course in the area.
Our server was polite, efficient and helpful up until the point when the food arrived...
The request for 'a little hotter' was ignored,... more

Impressive

I liked this place alot, they catered to my allergies, the atmosphere was nice, super busy, a classy joint making good food.

Good Food...... Slow service

Stopped in here for Drinks and enjoyed the Lamb slider's ....... The Sliders were amazing !!!! The only problem was the service, it took too long to receive our Mango Martinis and my husband asked for Salt & Pepper for his Slider's and we were 3/4 way finished before we received these simple items......... I would go back to taste... more

Good night had by all

We visited Mango Shiva for the first time last week as it was on the list of "Taste for Life" restaurnats that had volunteered to donate 25% of their takings to the SHARP Foundation - our favourite charity. I can honestly say - we loved everything about the evening. The location is bright and modern, the staff informed and attentive,... more

Good if you like Northern Indian

Northern Indian is never my favourite, but if you have to have it, Mango Shiva is not bad.
Starters included pakoras, pappadums, grilled lamb and prawns. Quite flavourful.
Main course for me, they didn't have exactly what I wanted, so said they could custom make some sag paneer (spinach with cheese). When it arrived, it wasn't quite sag paneer but... more

A nice find downtown

We came for business/look for a house trip, found this place so tasty and not the normal covered in sauce indian food, the nan bread was delicious and the service was excellent.

Best Foodie Surprise in Calgary

Mango Shiva was the biggest surprise of my work week up in Calgary. My co-workers and i went here after i found the restaurant listed on yelp. The restaurant wasn't even on TripAdvisor's top listing for the Calgary area, but we were extremely surprised by the taste of food and also the setting inside the restaurant. The restaurant didn't look... more

good food

This is a nice hang out place downtown Calgary after office hours. Employees are accommodating: we asked to be moved on the other side of the restaurant (just because we did not want to seat in the see-through plastic chairs) and it was done without a problem.
The food was good we sampled a bunch of nice appetizers. I can't... more

Nice flavours

Went for lunch recently and found that they were offering a buffet, which normally puts me off, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the offerings. The dishes had a really nice flavour and the selection was good, with vegetable pakoras, a number of vegetable dishes, rice, a couple of meat dishes and nan bread. The main meal was so filling... more

Great atmosphere and service

We made reservations through OpenTable which was very easy and convenient. Great decor, atmosphere and service. Food was excellent. The only downside is small portion size for the price (and depending where you live, dealing with parking downtown). For these reasons, we will save return visits for special occasions.

Excellent food and atmosphere

Very good food/eclectic menu. Pretty inside--kind of a trendy restaurant, but pretty. We really enjoyed the Indian food we ordered. I would go back in a second.

Love it

This is the 2nd time I've been to this restaurant. I loved it the first time and it didn't disappoint the second time. I love the modern take on Indian cuisine - tasty, with a perfect balance of fresh quality ingredients and spices. Best samosas I've ever had and the lamb meatballs were excellent. My colleague is vegetarian which usually... more

First class modern Indian flare

Mango Shiva is truly a first class modern Indian restaurant. I would rank it as good as Vij's in Vancouver which is constantly ranked among the best restaurants in Canada.
We went for dinner in late March. The interior during the evening is warm, inviting, and sexy with candles flickering throughout and beautiful chandeliers adorn the ceiling. Try for a... more

Wonderful Indian Food

I visited Mango Shiva for the first time and I was very pleased with my food and service.
I was greeted by the owner as soon as we walked in. He was super friendly and made me feel very comfortable. My party and I got a table right away on a busy friday without making reservations.
Our server was very... more

Recommended Modern Indian Cuisine

I had my lunch in mango shiva ... The food was delicious ... I tried the shrimp spicy appetiser and kofta curry dish ... It was tasty but a bit spicy ... It was nice modern indian cosine ... The stuff were friendly ... I good choice for dine out ... more

A treat for the tastebuds

To put it simply, this is by far the best (East) Indian restaurant in Calgary. A real treat for the senses - the decor is simple and elegant, the food phenomenal. Hard to beat.

Great staff, delicious food

I was working downtown one weekend and we decided to run into Mango Shiva for lunch. The staff were welcoming and friendly,and there was a buffet for brunch.
The food was unlike any other brunch buffet - it was amazing. A blend of potatoes and curries, juices and coffee (although I opted for chai tea).
The staff were very attentive... more

Excellent service and delicious meals

I loved that place!!!I have been to different Indian restaurants in Canada and USA but that one I can categorize as the best one I have ate in. Great, very polite and prompt service!!! Very clean place!!!The food was delicious! I you would like to enjoy great Indian food and service in Calgary that's the place for you!

Good selection of indian buffet- funky place

We went there for lunch on a wednesday. It was buffet for $20. The selection was good, butter chicken, beef kofta curry, seafood curry, lots of vegetarian dishes and curries, naan, soft shell crab, battered prawns. As well as fresh fruit for desserts. Had a mojito to drink which was fab. Only wished the curries were spicyier- but i can... more

A delight

Visited Mango Shiva our first night in Calgary. What a very pleasant surprise. `````````quite different from the usual 'curry house'. This is sophisticated, relaxing and above all serves delicious food. We had a starter each which, although a little expensive compared to the main course were very tasty and set us up perfectly for the main course. I had one... more

Good food, poor service

I booked a table in this restaurant, when I arrived, I had to wait 5 to 10 minutes to talk to someone and get a chance to ask for my table. Apparently there didn't save a table for me even though they had my reservation. They asked me to wait 15 minutes more to get a table (not guaranteed), or... more

A little Budda Bar in Calgary

Great fun, great food, great vibe! My friend and I were seated on the cushions near the window on a snowy evening in Calgary and it was absolutely delightful. The service was great, the food some of the best Indian I've had in my travels and the vibe was fun and trendy without being over the top. Great find!

Torn

I am totally torn by the "Average" review I am giving this restaurant. In one respect I want to give them 5 balls in another way I want to give them 1 ball. We went here for my birthday. The service was wonderful! We split the Calamari which was delicious. I had the Butter Chicken and it was yummy. However,... more

A perfect evening with friends

Our friend Lynne had been to Mango Shiva with friends and recommended it for the 4 of us for dinner when we were in Calgary for the weekend. great restaurant. fantastic food and our server cash was exceptional. we dined family style so we could each try the various dishes, each was flavourful and beautifully presented. i highly recommend mango... more

Pleasant experience

Our group had a positive experience at this establishment. We were seated quickly, orders taken and served in good time, waiters helpful and knowledgeable.
I tried the Spicy Lamb with Spinach Curry. This comes with a small bowl of rice, tasty hot garlic Naan, a sprinkling of julienned fresh ginger on top for garnish. It looked like a small portion... more