La Brezza Ristorante

Name: La Brezza Ristorante
Address: 990 1st Ave NE, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2E 8J3
Telephone: (403) 262-6230
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1382 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Welcome to La Brezza, Calgary's renowned Italian eatery, where every
dish is a testament to culinary excellence. Established in 1987 and
nestled in its quaint original location, reminiscent of a cozy Italian home,
La Brezza embodies the essence of authentic Italian dining.
Indulge in our diverse lunch and dinner menus featuring daily specials
crafted with the freshest ingredients. Our commitment to delivering
exceptional food, impeccable service, and a welcoming ambiance
ensures a memorable dining experience every time.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 262-6230
Website
http://www.labrezza.ca/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Private Parties can book our lower level dining room with up to 16 people, our main dining room for up to 50 people or the entire house! A private area in our main dining room seats up to 12 people. Everything inbetween is always welcome!

Location
990 1st Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8J3
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
1st Ave & 9th St NE
Parking details
Parking is free in our private lot and free on the street after 6pm and on Sundays and Holidays.
Public transit
Bus #9 stops next to our restaurant. <br /><br />C-Train, Bridgeland/Memorial
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Charcuterie CA$16.00
Charcuterie $16/$29 Two rotating cuts of meat, fried artichokes, and sundried tomatoes. Available in small or large wood boards.
Canederli (Trentini bread dumplings) CA$12.00
Traditional bread dumplings from Northern Italy, specifically the Trentino region. These dumplings are made with bread, milk, eggs, and seasoned with herbs, served in a brown butter sauce.
Bruschetta di Marco modernized (Broo-skeh-tah).CA$8.00
Marinated dehydrated tomato, herbs, whipped ricotta, Made in house Focaccia
Burrata ball summer saladCA$21.00
Burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, basil pesto
Caesar SaladCA$17.00
Romaine lettuce, lemon oil, white anchovy, parmesan, egg yolk, crouton
Cavolo Salad (Kale Summer Salad)CA$18.00
Black Tuscan kale, maple dijon dressing, pecorino cheese, pine nuts.
Original calamari recipe from mamma Angela from 1987. CA$22.00
Tender squid, spicy tomato sauce, and lemon zest.
Cauliflower AranciniCA$16.00
Cauliflower bechamel stuffed Arancini balls with parsley, panko, lemon puree.
Mammas MeatballsCA$18.00
Beef, Pork and Veal meatballs, made in house fondue cheese

Pasta Course

Made in house daily fresh pasta

Pear & Pecorino Pasta CA$28.00
Ravioli filled with pecorino cheese, with a bartlett pear, butter sauce. (Don’t tell the farmers how good pears are with cheese)
Truffle mushroom PastaCA$26.00
Malfadine pasta, wild mushrooms, pecorino cheese, truffle.
Bechamel Cannelloni CA$29.00
Cannelloni tubes, beef, sage, ricotta, spinach, bechamel
Seafood RavioliCA$32.00
Ravioli filled with prawns, scallop, topped with bread crumb, Calabrian chili
Lasagna Bolognese CA$32.00
A traditional Neapolitan recipe featuring layers of fresh pasta, rich Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel, and a blend of Italian cheeses, baked in the oven.

Main Course

Meat course

Prime Chicken CA$39.00
Prime chicken breast, with marsala, with a side of carrots, fingerling potatoes
Veal shoulderCA$41.00
Veal shoulder 24 hour braised with a side of broccolini, fried polenta.

Dessert

After the meal.

TiramisuCA$10.00
A classic Roman dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa.
Frutti di BoscoCA$10.00
Berry cake featuring a creamy vanilla filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, finished with a vibrant berry glaze.
Ricotta Pear CakeCA$10.00
A delicate torte featuring a creamy ricotta filling and tender poached pears. Nestled in a buttery crust and lightly sweetened, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tartufo GelatoCA$10.00
Italian ice cream shaped into a dome with a hard coating and filled with a liquid center. Chocolate and Pistachio are our flavors.

What 1,382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Brezza Ristorante offers a charming Italian dining experience with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about the calamari and homemade pasta. Maurizio and his attentive staff ensure a memorable visit. While some note noise levels and pricing, the restaurant's cozy atmosphere and authentic cuisine consistently delight patrons.

1,382 Reviews

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Alice
Calgary
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. The calamari was so tender, close to the best we’ve ever tasted. The owner is very charismatic and welcomes everyone. We got hugs when we left. Definitely returning
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David
Calgary
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food tonight. I had the Calamari appetizer and the pasta with mushrooms dish. Very good
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Kai
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Incredible dinner. Best calamari I’ve had in yrs. Family run. Incredible service. Incredible food. 10/10 would recommend
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Grant
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A bit of of a slow start to get any order placed but after that things wet smoothly. Great meal, great flavour and fast service once started. Overall a great experience, excellent value and fun ambiance
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brian
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic place to go before the theatre or hockey game. Brian
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Greg
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Not as good as it used to be. Loud, food wasn’t as good as in the last, no disability access. It’s a shame as we used to love it.
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Dave
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to eat at La Brezza, The food is excellent and the service impeccable.
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Kirk
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the owner/founder’s son was delightful and came and visited with us and shared the story of how his father came over from Rome and started the restaurant. Memorable meal!!
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GaryS
Calgary
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was ok when other people talk it would echo inside the restaurant, the echoing in the restaurant created excess noise
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Susan
Calgary
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Portions were not very good. We had the beet salad to start - good but overpriced at $21! It was full and very noisy - we ended up leaving and having dessert elsewhere because we couldn’t hear each other over the noise. Disappointing!
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FAQs

La Brezza Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 262-6230.

La Brezza Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 1382 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

990 1st Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8J3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
1st Ave & 9th St NE
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is free in our private lot and free on the street after 6pm and on Sundays and Holidays.
Public transit
Bus #9 stops next to our restaurant. C-Train, Bridgeland/Memorial
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.labrezza.ca/
Phone number
(403) 262-6230
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Private Parties can book our lower level dining room with up to 16 people, our main dining room for up to 50 people or the entire house! A private area in our main dining room seats up to 12 people. Everything inbetween is always welcome!

La Brezza Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu Classico

Tiramisu

Calamari Alla Brezza

Appetizer

Charcuterie CA$16.00

Canederli (Trentini bread dumplings) CA$12.00

Bruschetta di Marco modernized (Broo-skeh-tah).CA$8.00

Burrata ball summer saladCA$21.00

Caesar SaladCA$17.00

Cavolo Salad (Kale Summer Salad)CA$18.00

Original calamari recipe from mamma Angela from 1987. CA$22.00

Cauliflower AranciniCA$16.00

Mammas MeatballsCA$18.00

Pasta Course

Pear & Pecorino Pasta CA$28.00

Truffle mushroom PastaCA$26.00

Bechamel Cannelloni CA$29.00

Seafood RavioliCA$32.00

Lasagna Bolognese CA$32.00

Main Course

Prime Chicken CA$39.00

Veal shoulderCA$41.00

Dessert

TiramisuCA$10.00

Frutti di BoscoCA$10.00

Ricotta Pear CakeCA$10.00

Tartufo GelatoCA$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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