A little about this place
About Mazza
Mazza is an Afghan restaurant at 237 8 Avenue SE, Unit 105, in downtown Calgary near City Hall station, set in a large, high-ceilinged dining room with ornate décor and a prayer room (musallah) upstairs. The menu covers qabuli palaw with lamb shank, chicken biryani, mantu, bolani, chapli and beef kebabs, lamb chalaw and fish pakora, with family platters for groups and sheer yakh (Afghan ice cream) and rice pudding for dessert. It stays open late, and street parking nearby can be tight.
Signature dishes
- Qabuli
- Mantu
- Chaplee Kabob
- Tikka Kabob
- Bolani
- Shola Ghorbandi
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 5556 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
453 453 - 4 stars
26 26 - 3 stars
17 17 - 2 stars
15 15 - 1 star
45 45
What people enjoy
- Qabuli palaw, lamb shank, mantu and bolani are rich and authentic.
- The ornate, high-ceilinged dining room is a striking setting for a meal.
Things to keep in mind
- Service can be slow and inattentive, with long waits and mixed-up orders.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Mazza known for?
Mazza's listed signature dishes include Qabuli, Mantu, Chaplee Kabob, Tikka Kabob.
Where is Mazza located?
Mazza is at 237 8 Avenue Southeast, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Downtown. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Mazza?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
