Barbarella

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

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   Bianca

   Calgary1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Good! Loved the food! Price was very fair especially during happy hour.
   

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   Raegan VIP

   Calgary29 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had an excellent meal at Barbarella, although I have to say both pastas we ordered were bland and certainly not worth the price. Both plates were all beige, the small amount of meat in each was silly, and neither sauce tasted as exciting as the descriptions. The pizza was spectacular - excellent crust and high quality toppings. The tomato spread appetizer was so good we ordered a second one, and the calamari was light and fresh. Also the broccoli was so good, the hint of sweetness from the dates mixed with the bitter char and salty parmesan was a great combination. We will definitely be back, but we will skip the pasta course next time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Amazing food, friendly service, and great overall atmosphere. Will definitely enjoy again!
   

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   Derek VIP

   Calgary25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great venue and excellent food. Top notch service. Highly recommended.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Derek, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed dining with us, we're delighted our food and service left a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Irina

   Calgary1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   I don’t write negative reviews but this time I was very disappointed with the hostesses and the way Barbarella treat reservations! I made reservation three days in advance but as it turned out reservations are not treated with a priority. We were seated on the second floor staring at a big screen which hurt our eyes. When I asked the hostess why they put us there, she said that they were very busy now with walk-ins and that the main floor was reserved for them. If we wanted to be there we should have requested it at the time of the reservation. Well, Barbarella, common sense is that reservations should be treated with a priority over walk-ins. However, it seems that common sense is « by request only ». I didn’t request to stare at a hockey game all night either, but I was forced to. If I wanted to watch sports on my Saturday night, I would have stayed at home or go to a sports bar. I chose Barbarella over the many other places in Calgary and took the time to make a reservation which many others didn’t but I did not receive the treatment that I deserve. It is very unlikely to recommend or visit this place again.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Irina, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your visit to Barbarella did not meet your expectations and we were not able to accommodate your seating preference on this occasion. We strive to ensure all guests — especially those who take the time to reserve in advance — feel prioritized and well taken care of. Booking a reservation guarantees a table in the restaurant, we encourage all guests to let us know their seating preferences and we try our absolute best to accommodate. We acknowledge the frustration and disappointment you felt, your feedback is valuable to us and has been shared with our management as well as host team to improve guest services. We do hope you give us another chance to provide a better experience!
   

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   Nïsse

   Vancouver6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Love it here, consistently great food. Happy hour is an awesome value.
   

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   rasna VIP

   Vancouver6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Service and drinks were great but we found the food to be a bit disappointing. The price and the value don't quite match up for us and everything seemed to be a bit bland. Can't say we would come back here again unfortunately unless it was just for a drink on the patio.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Rasna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted that our service and drinks left a great impression, but disappointed to hear our food missed the mark. If you would be so kind as to provide further insights on specific dishes that could be improved, we would love to pass your feedback to our head chef for consideration. You can reach us at info@barbarellabar.ca, we hope to hear from you!
   

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   Carrie

   Calgary2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food was outstanding and the portions were generous!
   

   BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Carrie, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the visit and our food left an impression. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best service and experience! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Jennie

   Calgary22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Went for a Happy Hour bottle of wine prior to our dinner reservation. Great selection of wines, servers were fun and friendly. Fun atmosphere
   

   BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Jennie, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you had a fantastic time at Barbarella and enjoyed a bottle of wine during happy hour before your dinner plans. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
   

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    Julia VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Once again, our experience at Barbarella was memorable, delicious and fun! From Bree, the GM, who helped with our food and drinks to Paige and Seamus who took care of us from start to finish. The service was on point, the ambience was bright, modern and stylish and the food and drinks were great! See you next time!
    

    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago

    Hi Julia, thank you for leaving us a wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Barbarella and Bree's, Paige & Seamus's service left a lasting impression! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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