Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Carino

4.9

4.9 (986)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Mission

About the restaurant

Carino is an Japanese and Italian fusion restaurant located in the Mission neighborhood in Calgary Canada. Japanese taste with Italian twist and vice versa.
All reservations are limited to 2 hours. Thank you for your understanding.

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Andrée

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food! Fantastic service! Will be back soon!

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Sakura Parfait

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Spicy "Wagyu Bolognese" Miso Ramen

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Nutella Basque Cheesecake

D.O.P.

4.8

4.8 (886)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Please note that D.O.P will be closing August 31, 2024. See you in October at our new restaurant in Marda Loop!

D.O.P. is a journey that started with a large family who immigrated from a small village in the heart of Italy in 1979. With them they brought the memories, traditions, and recipes of the old country. For over 14 years my parents operated an Italian restaurant in Ontario. This journey continued when I moved to Calgary, inspired by my father, I continued working in the restaurant industry. His legacy and my exposure to the diverse food culture in the city helped shape the concept of D.O.P.

Being a second generation Canadian, I want to honour both my Italian roots and Canadian upbringing, by sharing our families’ recipes and adapting them to our Canadian landscape.
We are privileged to share with you the time-old traditions and memories of a family whose passion for Italian cooking created a legacy.

So come on in, leave your shoes on and let’s make more.

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Susanvip

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Truly outstanding meal! So glad we were able to get to DOP before they moved. Exceptional service and delicious food! Will look forward to dining with them again when they move to their new location!

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.8

4.8 (75)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox brings a taste of the Italian Alps to our guests. Our name, "Fat Ox," pays homage to the robust flavors and hearty dishes found in Northern Italian cuisine. Symbolizing strength, endurance, and the bounty of the land, it reflects our commitment to serving exceptional meals crafted from the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible and prepared with care & expertise. Our view for our guests is: We just want to have fun!

Breakfast 7am-10:30am
Lunch 10:30am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm (only food menu available during this time)
Dinner 4pm- Close

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Corinne

Dined 1 day ago

Loved our evening here. The food was delicious with only one small issue of my husbands bison steak being a bit oversalted but he was able to scrape it off. The caprese salad we shared for a starter was amazing and so was my chicken. The ambiance and service were excellent. Our server was a young man from France. I've forgotten his name but I hope management knows who I'm refering to. He was definitely a big factor in making this a great experience.

Osteria Chef's Table

4.8

4.8 (342)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of trendy Kensington, at 201 10st NW Calgary, Osteria De Medici has been a fixture for the city's Authentic Italian culinary offerings for decades.

Long time chefs Giovanni and Michele took over the management of the restaurant in Calgary's Kensington district, keeping the Osteria de Medici tradition and incorporating their own twist to create Osteria Chef's Table.
Our beautiful dining room features a classic Italian Style atmosphere, crisp linens and comfortable seating.
The new menu features a combination of classic Italian dishes along with daily specials created by the Chefs. Osteria Chef’s Table is dedicated to offering exceptional service and the freshest ingredients available.

Giovanni and Michele frequent city markets, local growers and farmers to bring you only the best of locally sourced ingredients.
Osteria Chef's Table is open for Lunch and Dinner and is available to host your next event.

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Mathewvip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Amazing as usual ! Have the tortellini is to die for!

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Linguini Pescatore

Vero Bistro Moderne

4.8

4.8 (2111)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Chef Jenny believes strongly in the importance of fresh, healthy food while supporting the local community and strives to create flavourful inspired cuisine using high quality ingredients sourced from a variety of trusted local producers. Featured small plates include black truffle arancini, ahi tuna crudo-horseradish aioli, kumquat salsa and the Signature Sweet Potato Gnocchi with wild boar bacon and gorgonzola, as well as more substantial offerings, such as house made tortellini stuffed with mortadella with a slow cooked pork ragu, Steak Frites-New York steak with peppercorn sauce, truffle parmesan frites, and the signature Seafood Platter!
Discover why we are rated the best restaurant in Calgary and fourth in Canada on TripAdvisor.

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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Our first time in the small restaurant in Kensington but a simply outstanding experience! Service was pleasant, professional/helpful (we wanted some help choosing a bottle of wine - nice varied wine list, several reasonably priced choices). Courteous interactions w/all three serving staff; no forgotten or delayed serving of dishes; water and wine glasses promptly re- filled. While waiting for our wine we were served a very tasteful "amuse-bouche" - duck liver pate/mousse with rhubarb jam on a small toast cracker - Yummm! We knew right THEN we were in for a great meal! Sharing plate style with a nice variety/balanced menu; 2 daily specials - we ordered all of the main menu - a radicchio salad (fresh autumn flavoured vinaigrette dressing w/ lemon and thyme) with beautifully red/non-woody strawberry slices, candied walnuts and dates; the puttanesca tagliatelle - a slightly smaller portion than expected (my only complaint! As my partner really "enjoyed" more than his half share!) - with a dried black olive "sand" garnish - really a nice complement to the tomato sauced puttanesca. Our shared main was 3 good-sized lamb chops, finished with a honey/mixed spice glaze - the chops were perfection!! Honestly the best lamb we have had in a long time. Perfectly cooked - medium rare, hot, great colour - served w/grilled asparagus (nice and crisp) and caramelized Brussels sprouts; a great choice to balance the lamb; the chef certainly understands texture and veggies! A lemon ricotta cheesecake for dessert which is served in a stubby jar format. The chef makes her own and serves it with an in-house made fruit topping (we checked before ordering as nothing ruins a good cheesecake like that "strawberry jelled topping" does!). No coffee for us so we savoured the gratis two Earl Grey shortbread pieces after paying for our meal. Restaurant is well located/street parking; easy walking distance via the Peace Bridge from the Eau Claire area. Make a reservation; go and enjoy a great meal!

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Experience

Seafood Platter Special - Every Thursday!

Cardinale

4.7

4.7 (1454)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Cardinale - An Italian Joint located in Victoria Park. Hand-crafted cocktail, fresh pasta, locally sourced meats & produce paired with fine wine. Street parking.

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Frankvip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Awesome, like usual! Cardinale is our go to when in Calgary.

Mama Mia Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (194)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Cochrane

About the restaurant

"Get ready to embark on a delicious journey to Italy right here in Cochrane! We can't wait to share our passion for exquisite flavors, warm hospitality, and unforgettable dining experiences with you. Indulge in the rich tapestry of traditional Italian dishes crafted with love and care, using the finest ingredients and time-honored recipes passed down through generations. From mouthwatering pasta creations to delectable desserts, we're bringing the heart of Italy to your plate."

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Dorothy

Dined 5 days ago

Really enjoyed the evening greatly. Very friendly staff, very patient and ever so polite. I am sorry I could not remember the waitresses name but I think it was Megan was so wonderful and attentive to our needs and requests.

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Hash Breakfast Eatery & Forno Italian

4.7

4.7 (455)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Red Deer

About the restaurant

GM Ivor Timmerman

Roma Style Sourdough Pizza
Traditional Italian Pastas
Tours of Italy Features
Private Dining room for up to 10
Local Craft Beers

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Dale

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

The staff were wonderful to provide the private room for a meal with my kids from out of town. We will be back.

Niko's Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1362)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located just minutes away from downtown Calgary, in trendy Kensington, Niko’s offers a diverse menu with big flavours at modest prices. Enjoy dinner and lunch seven days a week in our modern restaurant.

Niko’s is perfect for sharing wine, stories and food with friends and family. The atmosphere is always lively and full of excitement!

Please note that all reservations 6:00pm and earlier are welcome to dine until 7:30pm, as our second seating begins at that time.

We will be closed for staff holidays from July 1st - July 11th. We will reopen with our regular hours starting on the 11th. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Darcy

Dined 5 days ago

This is an awesome spot. Great service, great food. The servers are highly attentive, polite and extremely friendly. Have been many times because of this and will go many times going forward. Actually I would retract my positive reviews as I don’t want too many people wanting to enjoy the experience. Don’t go there. Please.

Mercato - Mission

4.7

4.7 (1372)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Mission, Mercato brings rustic Italian culture to Calgary. Guests can come in for lunch or head in for dinner and wine for a romantic evening or just to enjoy time with the family. Dishes are served family style, which means there is plenty to share with others in the group.

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GIno

Dined 2 days ago

Consistent 10/10 food and service for the last 10 years. Everyone at the table is always surprised as to how good the food is even the second and third time. New halibut is amazing. One of the top 10 best restaurants in the city for sure. g

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