Tandoor, curries and biryaniSeventeen signature cocktailsLive music nightsPrivate dining for groupsOpen every day until 2 AM

Where fire meets the spirit.

Tandoor, curries and handcrafted cocktails on 16 Ave NW, Calgary. Open every day until 2 AM.

50% Off everything, dine-in and takeout.

Excludes breads, drinks and sides. Takeout: (825) 395-4930

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The kitchen, the bar and the night at Koyla

The kitchenBorn from coal. Served with soul.Discover smoky tandoori favourites, bold spices and that unmistakable char.

The barSip the smoke. Feel the rhythm.Signature cocktails and live music set the mood for an evening at Koyla.

The nightBring your people. Make it a night.Gather your family and friends around good food, warm hospitality and stories worth staying for.

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What people come back for

Chicken curry with garlic naan and a pot of dal at Koyla

Signature curries

Butter chicken, handi chicken, kadhai goat and dal makhani, with naan off the tandoor.

from $21.99

Chicken Biryani

Dum-style, with house spices.

$18.99

Spring Rolls

Golden-fried, with sweet chili dip.

$11.99

Tandoori Momos

Veg or chicken, finished in the clay oven.

$17.99 / $18.99

Paneer Tikka

Chargrilled with peppers and onions.

$18.99

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Seventeen signature cocktails. Start with the Koyla Secret.

  • Koyla Secret

    $17.99

    Premium spirits, tropical fruit and fresh citrus. The rest only the bartenders know.

  • Smoky Old Fashioned

    $17.99

    Bourbon, bitters and orange zest, served under smoke.

  • Devil Margarita

    $16.99

    Tequila, fresh lime, orange liqueur and a hint of spicy sweetness.

  • Koyla Mule (no alcohol)

    $11.99

    Spicy ginger, lime, mint and ginger beer.

All drinks and mocktails

Live at Koyla

Next on the floor

Live sets with the full kitchen and bar running. Book ahead for weekend nights.

All events

Inside Koyla Lounge

The backlit KOYLA LOUNGE sign over the bar
The bar
The lounge at night under the KOYLA LOUNGE sign
The lounge
Stone fireplace with the neon sign: Where fire meets the spirit
The fireplace
Guests at the bar under the KOYLA LOUNGE sign
Late at the bar
Big screen showing a game beside the lounge seating
Game night
Koyla's illuminated sign on 16 Ave NW at night
16 Ave NW at night

Google reviews

What guests say

4.5Google rating
203 reviews, 169 five-star

★★★★★
“Unexpected - Brilliant. Went for a cocktail, ended up spending 3 hours - good cocktails - good food and great service from Gurleen. Also live South Asian music - Friday Night.”
Raj C. Google review
★★★★★
“Exceeded my expectations! The food was delicious and authentic, but what truly made our visit special was the service from Gurleen.”
Siraj S. Google review
★★★★★
“The vibe is amazing and the drinks were really good. Special thanks to Antriksh Gupta for the great drink recommendations and excellent service.”
Jagdeep S. Google review
★★★★★
“Best food in Calgary. Amazing service and live music was so good. Tandoori momos and handi chicken were so delicious.”
Kamalpreet S. Google review
★★★★★
“We came to this place for my husband’s birthday. Best restaurant in Calgary with such delicious food. Their menu has so many varieties.”
Harpinder G. Google review
★★★★★
“The ambiance is absolutely amazing, vibrant, elegant, and full of great energy. The staff was very polite, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit.”
Preet P. Google review
★★★★★
“Gurleen was amazing, delicious food and killer happy hour.”
Calvin P. Google review
★★★★★
“The food was delicious, full of flavour, and the service was really friendly. The atmosphere was nice and lively too.”
Avni S. Google review
★★★★★
“Best food in town, great experience for a family dinner or occasion, celebrating birthday or anniversary. They make it special everyone.”
Simerjit P. Google review
★★★★★
“Food was really good; for real better than the food that is available in NE. Must try it, highly recommended.”
Jaisneet K. Google review
★★★★★
“I had chicken handi masala, it was perfectly cooked, taste was delicious. Also chicken lollipop, breads as well.”
Rakesh R. Google review
★★★★★
“The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great. The chilli momos were especially amazing, so flavorful and tasty!”
S. N. Google review

Open tonight until 2 AM.

DayOpenClose
Mon2:00 PM2:00 AM
Tue2:00 PM2:00 AM
Wed2:00 PM2:00 AM
Thu2:00 PM2:00 AM
Fri2:00 PM2:00 AM
Sat2:00 PM2:00 AM
Sun2:00 PM2:00 AM

320 16 Ave NW, Calgary, at 16 Ave and 3 St NW. Free parking lot and street parking.