Vicious Circle
• 130, 1011 - 1 St SW | Calgary, AB | T2R 1J2
Average User Rating:
7.69/10
7.69/10
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"Great drinks!"
Ken
January 2011 — "The Vicious circle has a very nice atmosphere and setting, if you are looking for somewhere neat to dine.
The service is outstanding for one, and always a great time! If you want a unique dining experience, with great food at a fair price, and get one of the most special drinks you can find in Calgary then try Vicious Circle!!
They have a very rare and large selection of Martini's and wood-fire pizzas!
I had a Gin Martini, and when arriving to the table, it was simply a work of art. The pizza is fantastic, Thin Crust, wood fire baked Pizza, with plenty of fresh and tasty toppings to choose from! And some of the best French Fries in the city!! Top Notch!! Great location, prices, service and menu!!! A very special place indeed, try it today you wont leave without a smile on your face.
I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to kick back their heels and enjoy a fun, neat little place! "
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"Always Good."Hanna
January 2009 — "Throughout the years, I have eaten at Vicious Circle many times during my lunch break. I have yet to be unsatisfied. It seems I always arrive back at work on time with a satisfied stomach. The food is good, although there is not a ton of items. This is okay because I will usually order my favorite, the Thai chicken pizza anyways. Other items that have proven to be good include the perogies, the poulet pesto pizza and the Swammi chicken salad. They always serve a daily lunch special for a reasonable price.
I quite like the atmosphere at Vicious Circle. It has a modern, artsy feel. The restaurant is quite open with high ceilings, that give it an energetic flare. There are numerous places to dine throughout the restaurant. High chairs, regular chairs and coach seating are available. They seem to be able to accommodate large groups quite well. The service has always been quick and friendly. If there is ever a problem with your food they promptly attend to it, and fix it. "
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"Great Atmosphere"
Claire
August 2008 — "I've gone to Vicious Circle a couple of times and have been very impressed on every occasion. I love the atmosphere of the place. It is so open and casual with a selection of tables with chairs and couches. The menu offers some great food, I would definitely recommend the pizza, they make it on a this super tasty crust , and you can tell all the ingredients are fresh. The place is also really clean, and the service is great. All in all vicious circle is the perfect lunch spot in the downtown core."
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"Cool and comfy"
Don
March 2008 — "I heard that Vicious was a great place to take a date... so i did. The tables were nicely lit with candles and there was a lot of cool stuff to look at and talk about espcially the crazy mask wall. The martini menu was endless and we picked a couple of great ones with the servers recomendation, and the potstickers were better than any I've had anywhere... thumbs up."
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"Unsatisfied"Betty
August 2007 — "Since Vicious has renovated it seems like the food has gone downhill. I ordered the mac and cheese hoping for a delicious creamy creation and when my order arrived it did not really live up to the menu's description. And we had to wait over 30 minutes for our orders to arrive. So I had to wait for mediocre mac and cheese. I don't think I will be going back. It is a good place for drinks but not for a meal."
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"Good Pizza"
Dan
August 2007 — "I visited Vicious Circle with a group of friends from work. Considering it was recently renovated, the decor left a lot to be desired. Very starkly painted dark walls were covered with interestingly gothic art work. The room had the definite feel more of a small nightclub or dark lounge than a restaurant.
Everyone in our party ordered pizzas. They were in fact on some form of flat bread. The smokey chicken was quite tasty with bbq sauce and onions. The food did come quickly and the service was prompt and efficient with the exception of plopping down a jug of water in front of us instead of refilling our glasses.
Everyone else commented that their pizzas were also very tasty. Considering the lack of staff in most Calgary restaurants these days, the service was surprisingly efficient."
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"What happened to the art?"Chin
May 2007 — "Just went back to check the place out after its lengthy renovations.
It used to be one of the coziest places to grab a drink. Now it feels as corporate as a Yardhouse or Melrose.
And what happened to their "award-winning" nachos, granted that was back in like 1998, but still...
Cozy-Vicious, it was nice knowing you, if anyone asks, I'll be at the Hop."
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"Nothing Vicious About This Place!"Jocelyn
October 2006 — "I have dined at Vicious Circle on many occasions, but over the past few weeks have gone there twice. I like the lounge atmosphere and the menu has a lot of great items on it. Lately I've been loving the Thai Chicken Pizza and have ordered it twice this month. It has corn, red onions, chicken and a peanut sauce on it. The crust is so delicious as it seems to be homemade and is more of a flatbread-type crust. The chicken quesadilla and the chili are other favorites of mine. Anyhow, the service at Vicious has always been satisfactory and the food and beer yummy. It's a great place to dine or just chill out for a few hours. I will definitely go back!"
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"Vicious Soup - Good Natured Service"Kat
October 2006 — "I recently went for lunch at the Vicious Circle and experienced wonderful service. I have been here before, but never actually dined. I always thought of the Vicious Circle as a coffee house and lounge but I have discovered that the food will give you something to talk about! I ordered Tom Yum soup expecting a traditional sort of flavorful Thai soup; however, I was unpleasantly surprised. I don't know, maybe it's not my thing, but it was very spicy, yet bland. So I asked the server about my options and seconds later the manager and chef approached me. They were very concerned about my comfort and satisfaction and they asked if there was anything they could do to make my visit a more pleasant one. Without hassle they replaced my soup with whatever I wanted. Which in this case was a cheese and chicken quessadia, which I might add, was served quickly and tasted delish! My friend dining with me ordered Thai chicken pizza that was by far the best I’ve had. Over all I was impressed by the way the situation was handled; they take great care in pleasing their customers. I would definitely go back there."
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DescriptionA coffee and cocktail spot in Calgary for years, Vicious Circle offers a mix of food, drink and casual nightlife. While live bands occassionally visit the nightspot, weekend DJs are the norm. Enjoy the ambiance with their popular version of the Bellini.
Location Information130, 1011 - 1 St SW
Calgary
AB
T2R 1J2
