A little about this place
About Ishtar Restaurant
Ishtar Restaurant is an Iraqi and Middle Eastern family restaurant and shisha lounge on the second floor of The Hill Building at 4338 Macleod Trail SW. The kitchen serves kebab and BBQ platters, the house Ishtar kebab, Iraqi quzi, shawarma, hummus with toum, the Ishtar salad and a breakfast platter, alongside double-patty burgers, baklava and Arabic tea. Hookah is served in the lounge with Middle Eastern music, and the space suits family meals and small to medium group gatherings. It stays open late.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
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4.5 / 5650 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
530 530 - 4 stars
37 37 - 3 stars
22 22 - 2 stars
9 9 - 1 star
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What people enjoy
- Kebab and BBQ platters, Iraqi quzi, hummus with toum and baklava are fresh and flavourful, with high-quality meat.
- Staff and the owner are warm and hospitable, explaining dishes and treating visitors like family.
- The lounge has a lively, welcoming atmosphere with Arabic music and well-regarded shisha.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Is Ishtar Restaurant open past midnight on Monday?
The Monday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 1 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Ishtar Restaurant located?
Ishtar Restaurant is at 4338 Macleod Trail Southwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Macleod Trail. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Ishtar Restaurant?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
How can I call Ishtar Restaurant?
Call this Ishtar Restaurant branch at (403) 835-3778. The call button on this page opens the number directly.