Avatara Pizza (3 Ave NW)
A wood-fired pizza counter in Parkdale, on 3 Ave NW, known across the city for its gluten-free and vegan pies - a celiac-safe kitchen that families drive across Calgary for. Listed as halal on Zabihah, with a second location on Macleod Trail SW. What to order The gluten-free thin crust is, by several accounts, the best in town, and a 12-inch feeds two. The New York with green pepper is the order that gets written up, the gourmet cheese sticks are worth the extra-cheese upcharge, and the chicken fingers come with a plum sauce people mention. There is a chocolate cake to finish. Often one person running the whole room, and doing it well. Good to know Open 11am to 9pm, to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, from noon on Sunday. Reservations accepted; good for children with a children's menu, vegetarian options, step-free entrance, free parking. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Rated 4.5 from more than 700 Google reviews.
