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Cardinale, Calgary, AB

Cardinale

4.8 (1564)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cardinale - An Italian Joint located in Victoria Park. Hand-crafted cocktail, fresh pasta, locally sourced meats & produce paired with fine wine. Street parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    3rd Street SE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking as per availability
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Private dining

What 1,564 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinale offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a "fabulous menu" and "amazing food," featuring standout dishes like calamari, squid ink pasta, and tiramisu. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great atmosphere," making it ideal for date nights or special occasions. Despite occasional noise, it's a "highly recommended" spot for Italian cuisine lovers.
1,564 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience, great ambiance and food & drink.

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  2. Lisa

    Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed everything we ordered, in particularly the crudo and burrata appetizers and the tagliolini and lasagna main courses. Everything was seasoned well and fresh. Service was impeccable. Would definitely revisit!

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  3. Adrian

    Calgary / Southern Alberta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu is fantastic! Hats off to the chef and his team.

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  4. Mohammad

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It was our first time there and we didn’t really enjoy it. The food was sub par except the dessert. They ran out of two items which we were looking forward to specially the lasagna. The seating area was cramped and they couldn’t accommodate a semi private seating or by the window as an event was going on. Advice for management would be if guests are booking in advance with specific requirements or if they run out of popular items they should inform us in advance so that guests can plan accordingly.

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  5. Stacy

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations are required. The food was excellent. Service was very good. Would go there again.

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  6. beckman49

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I enjoyed a dinner with friends one evening while attending a convention at the BMO center, which is next door. We liked it so much we went back by ourselves two days later. All of the staff we met were knowledgeable and engaging, and the service was excellent. The pasta dishes were amazing. I also liked a fried mixed seafood appetizer plate.

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  7. Romain

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Crudo appetizer and the pastas are outstanding

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  8. Randy VIP

    Iowa30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting Italian menu. Wait staff friendly. Unfortunately they were a bit overwhelmed by convention in town. Food was good. Convenient location. We would dine at Cardinale again

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  9. Eric

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The attitude of the bartender really ruined the experience of the evening.

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  10. Jeff

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Burrata was delicious. Went for my mother's birthday, which the server ddn't acknowledge in any way but otherwise perfect.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Cardinale

401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd Street SE
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking as per availability
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046
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