Teatro Restaurant - Calgary, AB

Teatro Restaurant

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Address:
Olympic Plaza, 200 8th Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0K7

Neighborhood:
Calgary

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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Teatro Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.teatro.ca
Email: info@teatro.ca
Phone: (403) 290-1012
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday from 11:30am Dinner: Nightly from 5:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Continental
Executive Chef: John Michael MacNeil
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Working in conjunction with the function coordinator.
Private Party Facilities: Both fully private & semi-private areas available. Seated and cocktail-style events. Pre-set menus with choice of wines, bar selections, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Perfect for business lunches, dinner meetings and presentations, receptions, weddings, and anniversaries.
Private Party Contact: Carey Kress (403) 290-1012

Getting there

Cross Street: 1st Street SE
Public Transit: The C-train stations- Olympic Plaza and 1 st, are located on 7th Avenue and 1 Street SE, behind the restaurant.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Parking is available under the Calgary Performing Arts Centre, entrance on Macleod Trail just north of 9th Avenue. Parking is also available under the Telus Convention Centre (access via Macleod Trail South, just south of 7th Avenue SW). After 6pm, free street parking is available on Stephen Avenue Mall (8th Avenue SW).

A word from Teatro Restaurant

Teatro is a unique, privately owned restaurant committed to providing an extraordinary dining experience. We are dedicated to sourcing out the best local, seasonal ingredients and utilizing them on our menu and in our daily features. Our Modern Italian Cuisine features the highest quality Canadian… ingredients alongside the finest culinary jewels of the world. Teatro means 'theatre' in Italian - homage to the restaurant's location in Calgary' Arts & Theatre District. Located in the former Dominion Bank Building (est.1911), Teatro captures the building's elegant past in a contemporary light. Eighteen-foot coffered ceilings sit atop pristine Corinthian columns, providing a grand sense of spaciousness. As in theatre, an unparalleled dining experience requires the proper orchestration of a multi-faceted production - ambiance, style, service, and food - to exceed expectations and produce an unforgettable evening. Teatro, a restaurant unlike any other.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List

Diner Reviews

"Overall the food was great. I particularly enjoyed the tiramisu it was the best. The salad and the main fish course were also good and I liked the pretty salad and the taste of the subtle dressing."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"The menu for Dinning week is great. The service and the setting was wonderful. I only go to Teatro because it has a menu that fit my taste and at reasonable price to try out the restaurant. I would go again if it change its regular menu. I hope it participate in the Dinning week next year."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Three of us started with soup of the day, oysters and calamari for appetizers. For main course, we ordered seafood lasagna, scallop and pickerel. Finished up with creme brulee and tiramisu. Fantastic food!"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Pricey for pretty basic pasta dishes not much on creativity or taste."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"The caesar salad although unique, tasted very poorly. The rotisserie chicken was bland and not as good as the ones you could buy at Safeway. The lamb curry was not bad but nothing special either. Very disappointed for a restaurant rated #2 in Calgary."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"I know this resto has been around along long time, but i would have to say that is beginning to show. Not so much in the decor, but i felt the food was tired and slightly uninspired and the staff to be lethargic in dated and frumpy attire. Not good value and no sign of an updated 2014 resto."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Teatro delivered their usual excellent dining experience. Going for a delayed Valentine's dinner on Feb 15, the restaurant was packed but our reserved (Opentable) table was held for us and we were immediately seated. Even full the atmosphere was warm but easy to have a conversation. We had a very rude and obnoxious table next to us and the staff were very accommodating in relocating us even in a very busy time. My food was excellent, the maple brussel sprouts are a MUST try! My wife found her chicken solidly average but agreed the appetizer and desert were impeccable. My home-made pasta was also wonderfully light and flavorful. Will definitely go back again."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We chose this restaurant as a pre concert venue. Our server asked us immediately if that was what we were doing and then acted on it. The meal was very good, the service excellent. For such a fine eating establishment the portions are a good size. We shared a dessert, a creme brulee that was delicious and was plenty for the two of us."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The heritage eye candy of this building, inside and out, is in itself worth a visit - add a focused , generously attentive and friendly staff, plus the distinctive fine dining that your taste buds spend hours thanking you for , and it all leaves a smile on your face so wide it would appear as if you had a coat hanger in your mouth ...wonderfully paced and entertaining dining... tremendous is an understatement. and well worth whatever amount is spent."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Food was very average. I ordered a pasta dish where the pasta had been clearly sitting for a while and was overcooked to start with. Service was extremely slow (reservation for 12PM, food arrived at 12:45PM and the restaurant certainly wasn't full) and our waiter didn't even come by to offer additional water top up. $75 for a glass of wine, a glass of water, a burger and a pasta dish seemed a bit excessive and with the service to match I was disappointed given everything I'd heard about this. Had been there many years ago and it was definitely not the high quality food and great staff that I remembered."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"This is definitely a great place to go for a romantic dinner. Not kid-friendly but I don't think anybody would want kids to be there as it is an adult atmosphere for sure. Great wine list and cute purse tables for the ladies."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Between 2 of us we had... appetizers: calamari & foie gras... mains: seafood rissotto & wild boar meatballs... deserts: tiramisu & creme brulee. Excellent beer from France, capuccino, African herbal tea. Service was really great. Really nice fellow and got the timing of the courses just right; not too slow and not too fast. Food overall was very good. Nit picks... wild boar meatballs would have been better with a little sear outside, they seemed almost steamed/boiled. Vanilla creme brulee was not firm enough nor did it have enough flavour, it was like a loose pudding. Table beside us got the tasting menu and it looked amazing. In hindsight that the best value given that we paid almost same price in the end for appies/main/desert."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"It was a very nice evening, with great selection of food. I was a bit disappointed with my Cod insalata, but lobster lasagna was perfect. My partner was happy with everything he's ordered. It is definitely one of the best places in Calgary for a fine dining."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We were greeted as soon as we entered - offered to take our coats. Server was friendly and attentive. Food was amazing and desserts were delish! We will be back soon:)"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"The restaurant has a wonderful, dim lit, romantic feel. The food is flavorful, ascetically pleasing, and eclectic. The selected wine pairings are done very well, and the service is some of the most personal, genuine, considerate yet unobtrusive that I have found anywhere. As someone who frequents fine dinning establishments, this was absolutely a top notch experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Teatro offers a great high end meal service that comes at a cost. You can conservatively spend $150 for a meal for two, or easily above $500. Meal portions are a little small, but the food is delicious and the service is fantastic."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We came back a few times in between our wedding - which was held at Teatro and now. However, the staff always go out of their way to make us feel at home , and with family. This time around we were even able to go down to the wine cellar for a few minutes and recreate one of our favorite pictures from our wedding."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We purchased a gift certificate at a Silent Auction for a Tasting Menu paired with wine at Teatros. It was valued at $300 but we didn't have any idea what to expect. We were so impressed with the attentive service, cozy seating and amazing food. Every course brought a new surprise that never failed to impress. Between us we couldn't agree on our favorite course because they were all so impressive although the salted caramel ice cream was to die for. Wow. Overall, it was a fabulous night and one we hope to replicate in the future."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Been coming here for awhile now and it never seems to disappoint. Food is great and service is excellent."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The online dinner menu was not up to date. We chose to go with The 8 courses were excellent the only course we did not enjoy was the pairing in the cheese course. A few trendy food preparations (food science) made a couple courses fun. They hickory smoked coconut to resemble bacon flavour in the carbonara. They used liquid nitrogen, & invited guests to watch the flash freezing, which created ultra smooth ice cream. They also sous vide the beef course & it was ultra tender. All courses seemed very large. We were surprised be served the full portion size & admit to getting quite full from our meal. The quality of the food & wine pairings was excellent. Our server was attentive & friendly. We were quite happy with our over all experience."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Service was outstanding. Food was just right. We will be back!"
Dined on 2/10/2014
"I have never known Teatros to be bad. Servers are great, and chefs even better..actually the best....food is always cooked perfectly, and is amazing, fresh and yummy!"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Lobster lasagna was divine and the atmosphere was relaxing. Very enjoyable experience."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"We had a good meal and an enjoyable experience. Lovely setting, good service. However, this restaurant was ranked the top restaurant in Calgary in 2013 by Avenue Magazine so I expected more than good. I expected GREAT. Teatro likely belongs on a list of the best restaurants in Calgary, but whether it deserves to top that list is open for debate. Maybe it was a bad night. I would definitely give it another chance, but not before trying some of the other fabulous restaurants in Calgary."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The restaurant was pretty much empty and we were sat at a table about three inches away from a table with another couple, this isn't NYC and it wasn't busy!! So I asked if we could be moved, we were moved to a table in front of the of the doors leading out to the deck and guess what . . . . we froze, shivered through my entire meal!! It was -29*C outside and we are placed beside a set of doors, again let me remind you that restaurant was practically empty!! The food was just average at best and way over priced!! Won't be going back!!!"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Innovative and fun. Good menu. Perfect for after theatre."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"A big positive: our server was quite delightful and attentive! The food was only just OK. The bread was served cold and dense. The calamari fritti and house marinated olives were both not overly special. The strip steak was cooked appropriately, but was surprisingly tough. The lamb and gnocchi was quite salty and no Italian would think that the gnocchi were true to form. For dessert, the sorbets were quite nice, and the aubergine pie was very interesting, but the crust was soggy. The espresso was by far the highlight. Perfectly made - no need for sugar. They knew the evening was a special event and provided the desserts at no charge which was very nice. Overall, a fairly high-priced meal for just OK food. Not going back."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"My Fiance and I are very small town and wanted to see what fine dining would be like. Teatro was fun and the staff were very knowledgeable about the wine, food and cocktails. If you go: dress up trendy classy or just classy. I made my fiance wear a tie. If you have beer, pour it in a glass and put your napkin on your lap. We had a great time thanks to our waiter and we would definitely go to Teatro again. Sincerely Kate"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"My husband and I ate here for the first time recently so we decided on the 8 course tasting menu. In hindsight our eyes were bigger than our stomachs; because of the generous portions it was hard to cram in the last few bites, but we did it. The food was too good to leave on the plate. The presentation of each dish was inventive and a bit whimsical. The flavours were subtle but explosive on the palate. The bonus course presented to us was incredibly creative (red wine marshmallow rolled in a tuile cookie). Dessert was created in front of you for dramatic effect - ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The only slightly off note was the discovery of an eyelash in my salad. Profuse apologies were offered, but nothing taken off the bill."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We had an appetizer (Calamari) and a lamb entree and a pasta entree. All food was excellent. And the drinks were wonderful as well (Spanish coffee and Blood & Sand cocktail). Wonderful experience!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Extremely good food. Even though I was a vegetarian and got the full 8 course tasting it was incredible and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. I was still extremely full by the end. Great service great food. Not somewhere I would go everyday because of the price but for special occasions, well worth it."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The staff was very attentive and our food was well prepared and presented. A very nice, quiet table for 2 was reserved as requested."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Good location, great decor, interesting menu. Scallops main was the size of an appetizer! Add some veges at least. Market fish, arctic char, was a good size and taste, but other than a bit of rizzoto and a teaspoon of spinach, that's all there was. Weak desserts. Lots of different people served our food but no one followed up: our wine bottle disappeared with a serving still in it; no second offering of coffee. Overall, OK food but small portions. Expensive for what you get! We will vote with our feet and go elsewhere next time we're in Calgary."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The food was definitely good, no doubt about it, however the service, not so much! We arrived 15 minutes prior to our appointment, hostess didnt ask us if we had a seating preference and took us to a corner with four tables towards the front left side of the restaurant. We sat with the menu's for about 10 minutes until our server showed up... we ordered, he brought some bread...with no plates, i must mention that plates were provided after we were done with our appetizers.. and it looked like they forgot to put plates on all tables, but it didnt matter coz we were the only ones sitting in that section anyways! Over all the experience lacked service.. I wish we were offered a better seating."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"It was a special occasion and we requested a nice table in the reservation, we ended up with a table in the middle of a high traffic area next to the nice ones where the big cool couches are. The couple that rushed past us as we held the door open for them got the nice table apparently so I'll just skip the request next time. No room at the bar for a quick drink before our reservation, just a bunch of reserved signs that went unfilled. At the end of our dinner, it never seems to fail that I get to stare at my finished desert plate, empty water and wine glasses and see the service staff rush around attending to the new tables. It took over 20 minutes of staring at my dishes before we could flag our waiter to pay the bill."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"...considering location and reputation. Perfect place to eat before a theatre production at the ENCOR Centre. Food is well prepared, well presented, and very good. They make all their money on the soup and wine - but that is usual and expected. Dining at Teatro is always a consistent experience."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"First off I would like to say that this meal was fantastic! The way the dishes were plated was creative and pleasing to the eye. The food was really well prepared and cooked to perfection and when paired with wines it actually added to the overall taste of the food which was surprising. I recommend the 8 course meal if you like to have creative food and have the time to spend experiencing all the different dishes!"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"Food was better than expected ie excellent!!!. Very good staff – knowledgeable and friendly but professional, and the restaurant had a nice ambiance."
Dined on 10/24/2013
"Was really excited to eat here for New Years Eve, but we were very disappointed. The food on the set menu was not up to par. The chicken was the same as Swiss Chalet, ravioli dry, and really nothing special for the over $120/per person dinner."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We enjoyed our New Year's Eve dinner at teatro. Service was good, and the food was good but we were disappointed that there was a set menu this year. It was very expensive. Although the food was good, our table did not feel it was worth the $125 pp price which did not include drinks. Overall we were disappointed ."
Dined on 12/31/2013

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