The Mash | Kensington — Restaurant in Calgary

A Fantastic Dining Experience at The Mash!

From the moment I stepped into The Mash, I knew I was in for a treat. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and effortlessly stylish, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. But what truly set this experience apart were the incredible staff members, Rae and Ashley.

Rae greeted us with a smile that instantly made us feel welcome, guiding us through the menu with expert knowledge and enthusiasm. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she took the time to explain the intricacies of each dish, making the meal all the more enjoyable.

Ashley, our server, was equally exceptional. Attentive, personable, and always checking in to ensure our experience was perfect, she made us feel like VIPs throughout the entire meal. Her friendly yet professional demeanor truly added to the dining experience.

The food? Simply outstanding! Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and creativity. Whether you're here for a casual bite or a special celebration, The Mash offers something for everyone.

Thanks to Rae, Ashley, and the entire team for making this visit memorable. I can't wait to return and experience more of what The Mash...

TLDR: Disappointing Experience: Overpriced and Lackluster Pizza, Poor Service

Warning: Prices on the google menu and in restaurant are different. Their actual website is correct though.

Onto the food itself. I ordered the pizza, and to be frank, it failed to impress. While it wasn't terrible, it certainly didn't stand out as anything special or noteworthy. Especially for its price point. Given the numerous dining options available in Kensington, I would go elsewhere.

I found the server Sunni to be a bit not so sunny. She asked us to leave one of the patio tables because we ordered take out (when we ordered we intended to eat by the river, as it was a hot sunny day, but as it was completely empty there, and in the shade so we sat down on of the patio chairs to eat a slice or two). I found it pretty odd to kick out your literal only 2 patrons because they ordered takeout. Just poor business decision making on The Mash's part, why leave a bad taste in your customers mouths? I guess we found out why there is nobody there on a beautiful Saturday evening at 6pm. With that said, I see know reason to go here over the many better places in Kensington so I would...

The Mash is a unique pizza place, and what makes them different is the material they use to make the dough. It is made from "up cycled" spent grain, used in the brewing process at the Half Hitched Brewery in nearby Cochrane.

In this symbiotic commercial relationship, The Mash also sells beer from Half Hitched Brewery and it is a good combination.

The pizza crust is crunchy, the toppings are generous and sometimes unique as well e.g. dill pickles and bacon pizza.

The service is friendly and efficient, the tables are rustic, some are recycled cable spools, the sofa / mini lounge sofas are showing some mileage, but overall, the basics and the essentials, read pizza, beer, location and service, are on target.

The mushroom, veggie, meat, and dill pickle and bacon pizzas are all worth a...