A little about this place
About Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary
Villa Madina at The CORE is a counter-service outlet of the national Villa Madina shawarma chain, located in the fourth-level food court of The CORE Shopping Centre at 751 3 Street SW in downtown Calgary. It serves chicken and beef shawarma wraps and plates with rice, garlic potatoes and salads, kefta, falafel, crispy shawarma, the chain's RokBox bowls and shawarma poutine. The chain describes its shawarma as halal certified. Hours follow the mall, roughly 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday, with pickup, Skip delivery and catering available.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
2.6 / 5194 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
62 62 - 4 stars
7 7 - 3 stars
8 8 - 2 stars
16 16 - 1 star
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What people enjoy
- A few find it a fresh, lighter food-court option, with the falafel and the chicken shawarma plate singled out.
Things to keep in mind
- Many find the food bland, dry or tasteless, from the rice and garlic sauce to the chicken, beef and garlic potatoes.
- Service can be slow, disorganised or curt, with long waits even when it is quiet.
- Plates and wraps feel small and overpriced for what arrives.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Where is Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary located?
Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary is at 751 3 Street Southwest, 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 Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
What are Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary's Wednesday opening hours?
Villa Madina 3 Street SW Calgary's regular Wednesday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM in the restaurant's local time. Special hours can override the regular schedule.
