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| - Looking at the reviews for pizza in Calgary, we had been anxiously awaiting a time where we could go in and order at Odyssey. Tonight was the night! But, it was Lasagna Tuesday! $4.50 for a meal! How could we resist!? We choked back the 1970's decor and had a seat in the lounge where the lasagna was cheapy-cheap. (You could not get it for the low price on the other side in the restaurant. I am sure it is because they want you to drink alcohol $$$$, paybacks!!) Of course we ordered drinks and there was not a soul in the restaurant portion so the lounge suited us just fine. The usual suspects I assume were up at the bar and I was told that this establishment has a clientele that has been coming back to them for 35 years. That said, the business has changed hands to new owners recently (Greek to Korean). We spoke to the new owner and she said that they did not want to change a thing - their menus, staff... this has to be why the lasagna was so bland - to cater to all taste buds, Amazing what a bottle of Tobasco can do! In fairness, this is completely understandable to have it so plain and average, I just like my lasagna to have a Zip and a Zing to it as well as things in it (veggies). The portion size was very good and the Texas toast was a nice accompaniment. Totally worth $4.50 and we did not have to wait too long to get served. There were only 3 people at the bar so the owner and waitress were very chatty and friendly, spoke to us almost the whole time we were there! We are still anxious to have pizza from here and we will order for carry out as you get 20% off this way. I do have to note that we loved the cheese on the lasagna and it was good and hot temperature-wise.
We will not likely dine inside of here again but if the pizza is really good we will not have an issue giving Odyssey our business and driving over here for pick-up. Of note, their delivery area is very limited.
I would have been 4 years old when this place opened - you can tell, but I will not hold that against them! It is what it is!
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