Ishtar Restaurant

We hold a big gathering, Food and Services were fantastic, Bashar and his team did an amazing job with the setup and offering a delicious buffet
Highly recommended

It was a great experience and great service. Also served their traditional dessert which was very delicious.

Very good service, the employees are polite and the food is made with love, I highly recommend eating here.

I ordered a plate of Iraqi kebab. The owner told me that the plate comes with 10 skewers. When I went home and opened the plate, I realized that they only put 8 skewers! Double-check your order before you leave the restaurant. I will never go back there.

This is my go to shisha spot, after moving from edmonton where shisha was banned i made it a mission to find a good ine in calgary and Ishtar hits the spot.the food is great, the owner is always there and checks on every table if they were satisfied.i only put 4 stars on service because sometimes the whole place is booked for an event but there is no way of knowing about it.but really the food is awesome and the atmosphere is welcoming.none of that dancy dark clubbish lights.do try it.

Wonderful Kebab, amazing shisha, Great fruit juice and respectful staff and service, enjoy it!

Great food, great time with friends.we order bbq platers and some of the small dishes.
The restaurant is a bit noisy (2 TV different shows and extra music)
But that’s their culture, I guess. You Need a big voice!

I recently dined at Ishtar restaurant and was blown away by the exceptional food and hookah experience. From start to finish, the meal was fantastic - each dish was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The hookah was also a standout, with a great selection of flavors to choose from.

What really stood out to me, though, was the owner's respectful and attentive service. He went out of his way to make sure our dining experience was enjoyable, and was happy to answer any questions we had about the menu.

Overall, I can't recommend Ishtar restaurant enough. If you're looking for a top-notch dining experience with amazing food and a great hookah selection, this is the place to go. The owner's respectful and welcoming demeanor only adds to the already exceptional experience. Five stars all around!

We had the Kibbe fried (burgal stuffed with beef and then deep fried, served with pomegranate molasses) the Iraqi Kebab, and the Iraqi Kouzie (lamb shank on rice w pickled veggies and an AMAZING garlic sauce. The Laziza is a malted barley non alcohol raspberry flavored beer type drink. It was outstanding! The salad w the Kebab was so fresh and sweet. Flavors times 1000. Delicious!

Pretty sure I have food poisoning because of their food. Manager and servers were absolutely disgusting. Definitely do not go to this garbage restaurant. Someone needs to sue.

One of the best shisha lounges ever! I am so amazed at the service from Bashar the owner and Farasha the manager. The hospitality and the food is just scrumptious! I am a loyal customer.

I enjoy going to this family restaurant often. Frankly, this is the only Shisha lounge in Calgary that I prefer to go to.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is fun, and the staff is super welcoming. Ishtar Restaurant offers a wide variety of food/drinks options — perfect to cater for anyone.

Loyal customer,
Ali Zaidi.

Honestly where do I start, this place is fantastic. The owner bashar is one of nicest and most caring owner you’ll ever meet. The hospitality we received here was unlike any other. Continuously came to check if we needed anything and to make sure we were enjoying everything. Food was amazing felt super authentic for Iraqi cuisine. Sheesha was also A1, they have so many flavours you can choose from. I also liked the fact that they have your own choice of charcoal instead of just being handed one. I will Recommend this restaurant to all of my cousins and friends

I always go from Edmonton just to eat there it’s amazing everything it’s amazing to hear I love it

The food was really good very nice staff and atmosphere is very relax and chill highly recommend

Honestly where do I start, this place is fantastic. The owner bashar is one of nicest and most caring owner you’ll ever meet. The hospitality we received here was unlike any other. Continuously came to check if we needed anything and to make sure we were enjoying everything. Food was amazing felt super authentic for Iraqi cuisine. Sheesha was also A1, they have so many flavours you can choose from. I also liked the fact that they have your own choice of charcoal instead of just being handed one. All in all my experience at ishtar restaurant was one I will be raving to all my friends about. So if you want to see and enjoy some great food, amazing service and nice sheesha this is the place to be.

Omg the best Restaurant ever and the I like how the service there plus the food is great so I give it 5 star

I have had many kebabs, this was fantastic. I was also envious of the banquet the table next to me ordered. I will be back for sure

Amazing place, the owner really cares. The shisha fantastic.

I would like to update my review. Last night I had a special event, I ran out of chairs, I called Ishtar restaurant and the owner Bashar was more gladly to offer me some of his lounge chairs and another equipments, although they are usually busy in weekends. That's how a decent business owners go out of thier way and extra miles to support another business within the community. Thank you Bashar and Ciishtar lounge for your help last night

Absolutely amazing! The place is awesome, staff are super friendly and the food is delicious! Thank you to Bashar and staff for being such great host on the many occasions I have been there.

Best food every great food and the employee r very Friendly my kids really enjoyed the food even the waitress was very friendly my kids liked her we r from Edmonton my gurl told me wish if Edmonton had good food like this and plus the shisha was a bomb yumyum

We had our engagement party at Ishtar. Everything was super perfect, and everyone enjoyed the environment and good. Thanks so much.

Amazing food with massive portions. I would definitely recommend if you’re in the mood for some really good Middle Eastern food.

Very nice shisha place! Amazing shisha! Super clean glasses and great customer service! I recommend Ishtar big time!

We had their Ramadan Iftar special meal that was on April 09,2022. The food was so good and the portions were ample and satisfying. The service was very good and the staff were very friendly. Shout out to the owner who kept checking on our table and kept the tea, coffee and nuts flowing. It was our first time at Ishtar resta. But dfinetly not the last God willing.

Simply amazing food was spot on in every aspect very fresh ingredients lost of good flavors and outstanding serive what a gem of a place to have middle eastern food i would highly highly recommend this place my and my freinds had the iraqi kabab plus kouzi everything was amazing gotta give this place a try and there pomegranate juice was very good 5star well deserved

Delicious food and wonderful service! We had the lamb which melted in our mouths as well as a variety of appies which were all amazing. Flavorful baklava and Arabic tea completed the experience. We felt like we’d been on an exotic trip to Iraq and had been welcomed into a family home.

A nice cozy place to hang out. Shisha was top-notch, the food was excellent and the service was outstanding.

I’ve travel over the world, and tried many different food. Ishtar restaurant is number one, it has the best food, people are so friendly. Great place to study if you are student.

Delicious food, must try the BBQ they do so tasty. I would always recommend Ishtar to my family and friends.

This place is amazing, they treat you like kings and queens, and wait on you hand and foot, very comforting and welcoming atmosphere, if your looking for somewhere to chill that's very accepting and has truly delicious food, I suggest come here, the serving sizes are worth your money and you'll leave with your love bucket feeling full. 10/10

It was 2300hrs, my friends and I finished rock climbing. We wanted to dine out late and found this place opened until 0030hrs. My friend ordered salad and 3 of us chose kofta kebab. The food portions were fulfilling and the food itself tasted delicious. The music atmosphere was great and the restaurant had several Arab culture paintings. The restaurant owner was present, and he had a brief discussion with us. He was nice and very welcoming! I would recommend this place to the reader and my friends.

My husband and I been in this restaurant many times, The owner Bashar is very friendly, food is amazing, service as well. It’s our favourite restaurant for food and shisha

The food is very delicious. The service is excellent. Bashar is friendly, cheerful and respectful. I will visit this restaurant again

We had some kebabs there and it was quite good. Turnoff is very strong shisha smoke which is not ventilated and flood lighting makes it look less cozy than it could be should accent lighting on the tables be installed. So, if you're looking for a special night probably skip this place. If you're a shisha fan and like to spend a night with friends playing board games and have a casual meal - go right ahead.

I travel all over western Canada for work, where eating out is a norm for me. I routinely try to search out those local gems, which offer great food and fun atmosphere. As a Calgary resident, I was finally able to experience Ishtar Restaurant, which specializes in Middle Eastern food (Lebanese & Syrian - they offer all sorts too from the region). 5 stars isn’t enough. The food was incredible. The service and atmosphere was nothing short of perfect! I’ve had lamb only a few times, but wow! This place is a somewhere you will want to check out and to continue to share with your friends and family!

AMAZING! The food tasted great and the service was stellar. The portions are gigantic and well worth the money. I love this place!

We ordered the bbq platters takeout from Ishtar for a 6 person family lunch - it had everything! Two different types of salad, three dips, three types of bbq meats, pita, rice, fries and lemon sodas. Chicken was delicious. Very authentic. We will be coming back!

I didn't try it but i am wondering is there place we can sit far from smoking people.
Because i don't like any kind smoking!

We came from Ontario and the Ishtar restaurant food was delicious and it tastes like it's homemade. It's a family business and the service was also amazing. Highly recommend this place.

The food is amazing! It's fresh, full of flavor and on point. The service is top notch and the shisha has long great taste. If you're for some chill atmosphere and good food, this is the place.

I had my graduation party at Ishtar, Bashar (the owner) provided an amazing customer service, all the way from setting up the tables, to providing the most delicious food to having wonderful staff making sure everyone is having great time. The restaurant customized its services as to what I needed for my party and I couldn't be happier.
I Highly recommend this restaurant for all private parties.
Thank you Ishtar for making my party special

Is there an option to give a thousand stars? ! This restaurant is amazing, we had a friend’s birthday party there, the staff is just amazing, kind and helpful! Good communication, and they were checking our table at all times! The food is yummy very generous quantities not expensive at all! I strongly recommend it! Go and enjoy Iraqi food you won’t be disappointed! I added few photos but there was more food on the table!

We’ve really enjoyed the food delighted by the service of the gentlemen providing excellent service would love to be back here again!

Meat is so good and juicy. Very kind and nice service as well. Perfect for large family gatherings. It’s a must try and we will be coming back soon

Definitely deserve five stars! Food was delicious and juicy! Staff was super friendly! We really enjoyed BBQ platter!

Horrible service, poorly run restaurant. Very disappointed after hearing such great things. Will not be returning.

We went to Ishtar restaurant after a long drive from Jasper, so we were really looking forward to food. The Owner greeted us and took us to our table in a very pleasant way. The food was absolutely delicious! The service was even better! I would totally recommend this place to anyone whose looking to have tasty food and a good ambiance. The place is completely halal and better yet it has shisha
A perfect 10/10

Bast place for hookah and Delicious food and bast service 4 Times a week we’re going to this place I really like it ️

This restaurant has immaculate food and it is all around has a good vibe to it, the staff is super friendly. If you are looking for a great meal and maybe even some drinks and hookah this is the spot for you!

I love this place, and go there very regularly. The staff are familial, kind, and hard working. They have a liquor license so you can have a beer with an awesome meal, and some great shisha. Highly recommended.

We came here for dinner me and my family.

The appearance, cleanliness, and warm welcoming and acknowledgment by the staff. As well as the food, and service. Is the very best you can get.
Keep up the great work guys.