Bonterra Trattoria

Bonterra Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Donovan

   Calgary1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, we left Bonterra feeling "meh". We had made reservations for a date night, and the reservation notes were very clear about your maximum booking time. When we arrived, our table wasn't ready and we were seated on the patio. It was windy and the furniture was extremely dirty. They assured us the table would be ready soon, but we were outside for an hour. We had our first course and some drinks sitting outside, and it was fine. Our server, George was the main reason we had a great time. He was a riot, super fun to talk to, and treated us amazingly. Get that man a raise! Once seated inside, for our main course and dessert, the ambiance was great. The food was just fine. The portions were very small and the risotto was undercooked. All in all, we'd probably go back for the date night deal and the half price wine, but mostly to see George.
   

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   Valeriia

   Calgary1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this place! Food and service are excellent!
   

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   Sharon VIP

   Cancun2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Ambience good. Food nothing special. My meal was very salty. They did offer to change my meal. Way over priced. As for the bill.. when they brought the machine, tipping started at 22 percent!!! Won’t be going back.
   

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   Michelle VIP

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff went above and beyond. They were friendly, fast, attentive and made sure we had a great experience. They gave me this thoughtful postcard with a happy birthday message and everyone’s signature. It was such a nice touch. I’ll definitely be back.
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted you had a great Birthday and are so happy you chose to celebrate at Bonterra. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. We hope to have the honor of welcoming you back very soon. Kind regard, Bonterra Team
   

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   Rick

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, the calamari and lamb sausage pasta were the highlights.
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Rick, Thank you for the amazing 5* review. We are delighted you had a great experience and you liked the calamari and cavatelli, they are two of our most popular dishes! Your feedback means a lot to us and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back very soon! Kind regards, Bonterra team
   

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   Jo-Ann

   Calgary9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A beautiful dinner but I was surprised to see many empty tables as when I tried to book my original preferred time, open table said they were not available. The restaurant was less than 50 % full. This has made me question using open table.
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on April 27, 2025

   Hi Jo-Ann, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. To ease your mind, the reason there probably would not have been available times is that we set a maximum amount of diners per 15 minute interval with staffing, so that our guests do not wait long periods of time. We need to space out dining so the kitchen and bar do not receive a full restaurant worth of bills all at once. Larger parties in our private rooms also sway this as you may not see these guests, but they are dining too. We also have 3 general seatings between 5-6 and 7-8, and 9-10 to ensure we are able accomodate as many as possible each night so everyone can enjoy their experience! We are delighted you had a beautiful visit and we hope to see you again very soon! Kind regards, Bonterra Team
   

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   Kristine VIP

   Calgary76 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous value!!! Amazing experience. Calgary best date night!
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on April 29, 2025

   Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Bonterra Trattoria. Date night is proving to be a favorite for our guests :) We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Bonterra Family
   

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   Gabrielle

   Montana1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sat on the outdoor patio and really enjoyed it! Ambiance was nice, and heaters kept everyone warm even tho it was a little chilly outside. My partner order the lamb and I got the clam linguine special. All the dishes were flavorful and well executed. Definitely recommend the fennel salad and the roasted beets as well, beets were especially delicious! Service was also fantastic. Our server was very professional and knowledgeable of the menu items. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting the Calgary area!
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on April 23, 2025

   Hi Gabrielle! Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Bonterra Trattoria. Our patio is definitely a highlight in Calgary, you will have to visit in summer when the vegetation is in full bloom! It will not disappoint! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Bonterra Family
   

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   Greg VIP

   Calgary17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dinner and service …our lady with the blue hair was the best!!!!
   

   Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on April 23, 2025

   Hi Greg, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Bonterra Trattoria. We will be sure to let Sarah know you had a lovely visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Bonterra Family
   

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    Rachel

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Love the ambiance and overall rustic yet luxurious feel of the dining room. We have yet to experience the famous patio but will have to come again in the summer. Service was superb, food and wine delicious. The music was actually background (for a change) and we could talk without raising our voices. This is uncommon in bars and restaurants these days and we both thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. Table by the old fireplace was perfect!!
    

    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on April 23, 2025

    Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Bonterra Trattoria. THe patio has to be experienced, that is for sure! We look forward to welcoming you back soon when the sun is shining and our plants are in full bloom! We will have a spot with your name on it! Best regards, Bonterra Family
    

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