EIGHT Restaurant
EIGHT isn’t just a meal — it’s a conversation about identity and what it means to call Canada home.
Tucked behind NUPO in Calgary’s East Village lies a hidden culinary gem: EIGHT. With only eight seats, this exclusive dining room offers an immersive, chef-led experience curated daily by Darren MacLean. EIGHT is a bold exploration of Canadian cuisine — not as a fixed concept, but as a living, evolving expression of the people and stories that shape this land. Here, each course is an invitation to reflect on the diverse cultures, migrations, and traditions that converge to create Canada’s ever-changing gastronomic identity. Expect rare ingredients, unexpected flavours, and an unforgettable evening of dialogue, connection, and discovery.
Chef Darren MacLean
One of Canada’s most visionary chefs, Darren MacLean brings his signature blend of artistry and storytelling to EIGHT. Known globally from Netflix’s The Final Table, he is passionate about redefining Canadian cuisine through a lens of sustainability, culture, and connection. At EIGHT, MacLean doesn’t just serve food — he guides guests through a sensory journey that is both bold and deeply rooted in the land he calls home.
| Thursday to Sunday | 5:30 pm to 10 pm |
Taste of Canada, Reimagined
EIGHT explores what Canadian cuisine truly means — beyond ingredients, beyond borders. The menu reflects a dynamic tapestry of influences, from Indigenous foodways to immigrant culinary traditions. Every dish tells a story of place, movement, and memory, challenging the idea of a singular Canadian flavor.
An Intimate, One-of-a-Kind Experience
With just eight seats, EIGHT offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with Chef Darren MacLean in a fully interactive setting. Hidden behind NUPO, the experience feels like a secret supper — intimate, theatrical, and deeply personal. Reservations are extremely limited and curated nightly, with no accommodations for dietary restrictions to preserve the integrity of the culinary vision.
Eight et Nupo sont fiers de figurer sur la liste 2022 du Canada’s 100 best restaurants.