Alberta, Canada Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Calgary

April 22, 2020 Tynisha Seiler

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
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10. Garden of Italy

101-2763 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 Canada Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout +1 403-454-5643 http://gardenofitaly.com/
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4 based on 75 reviews

Garden of Italy

Reviewed By romavo

Good food with very good service. Would come again anytime. We had the Eggplant and Pizzas. All was tasty.

9. Mercato

2224 4 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 1W9 Canada Italian, Deli Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 403-263-5535 http://www.mercatogourmet.com
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4 based on 214 reviews

Mercato

Reviewed By Greg K

Of five dishes which included an appetizer, two mains, an accompaniment and a dessert, an appetizer was exceptional, one main was above average, the accompaniment and second main were average and the dessert was poor. The wine and cocktails were good however be warned there is a very limited choice of cocktails available and no standard bar orders which include such things as martinis. The total bill for two people was shocking compared to the quality of the meal and room.If you are averse to sodium beware. Service was good however again did not meet the quality I would expect for a meal of this price.

8. Sauce Italian Market

3326 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0B4 Canada Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available +1 403-727-7627 http://sauceitalianmarket.com
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4 based on 153 reviews

Sauce Italian Market

Reviewed By xmasbaby25

Looking for someplace new for date night... We stumbled upon Sauce.It's a market /deli in the front and the restaurant is behind. Great ambiance with open air kitchen. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and quick.Food was great! We had the watermelon feta salad, the short rib ragu and the Limone Ricotta pizza...loved them all! Will be back again for sure!

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7. Rea's Italian Cucina

431A 41 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2N4 Canada Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available +1 403-230-7754 http://reasrestaurant.com/
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4 based on 147 reviews

Rea's Italian Cucina

Amazing Italian dishes that are authentic, fresh, and homemade. For quality food at these prices, you can't go wrong.

Reviewed By H1620SAwendyk

My husband and I recently celebrated our 65 and 70th birthdays with a joint party at Rea’s with thirty of our best friends and family. After more than 20 years experience with this family’s service and cooking, we knew that Rea’s was where we wanted to be.Nancy Rea, our contact at the restaurant, helped us effortlessly plan a perfect party. From the menu with antipasto platters for appetizers, the 3 - course meal, the grappa and coffee with dessert, the food was plentiful and delicious. The Prosecco, house wines, and other beverages were also excellent.Tally, our delightful server with Nancy, was warm and friendly, and extremely efficient serving both food and drinks. When one of our guests decided to play guitar to accompany his table’s rendition of “Que Sera Sera” ( to get first dibs at the choice of cake) Tally called her brother to fetch her own guitar from her house! And, she taught us the toast for grappa! Wow.The staff decorated the tables as Nancy and I had discussed, and went out of their way to accommodate our guests in the upstairs dining area. It was warm, inviting, and absolutely conducive for all of us to feel like “family.”The cost? It was much less than we expected and certainly well worth the excellent food, drinks, and superb service which started with my first call to arrange a party.We are grateful to Nancy, Tally, the cooks, and all the staff at a Rea’s for their graciousness and hard work which made our birthday party truly memorable for us.Wendy Kurchak ( the younger one!)

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6. Niko's

1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3P8 Canada Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 403-270-0082 http://www.nikosbistro.ca/
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4 based on 173 reviews

Niko's

Reviewed By Joanne N

This restaurant is very impressive at first glance. We had made a reservation and read the great reviews, however we were disappointed.The menu is very attractive and the food plates are nicely presented. My husband had the chicken parmesan and I had the Caprese salad. The salad was drenched in a very vinegary tasting dressing and the tomato/ cheese ingredients could have used more glaze. My husband's dish was just so so. A friend who was eating with us had a salad and found that it lacked some of the ingredients listed on the menu.Sorry for the not so great review but this¹ place did not do it for us.The food was delivered to our table and it was very difficult to get our waitress's attention. Someone came along eventually and asked how things were in a matter of fact manner...one that does not expect any negative answers and we said just fine.

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5. Una Pizza + Wine

618 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B4 Canada Italian, Pizza, Canadian, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Delivery, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 403-453-1183 http://www.unapizzeria.com/calgary/
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4 based on 677 reviews

Una Pizza + Wine

UNA Pizza + Wine is a neighbourhood restaurant serving Californian & Italian influenced cuisine, thin crust pizzas, wine and as much local product as we can get. We are open 7 days a week from 11:30am - 1am for lunch, dinner & late night dining and 7 days

Reviewed By Sorexman

My wife and I recently had a delicious lunch on the patio at Una Pizza + Wine on a warm August afternoon. We started with a wonderful roasted cauliflower with creme fraiche tahini sauce and dates and followed that up with a prosciutto arugula pizza - both fantastic. The crust of the pizza was perfect. They have an extensive wine listing although we both felt like beer that day. The server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

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4. La Brezza Ristorante

990 1 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8J3 Canada Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Delivery [email protected] +1 403-262-6230 http://www.labrezza.ca/
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4 based on 822 reviews

La Brezza, meaning ocean breeze, is considered to be one of Calgary's finest Italian restaurants. Opened in 1987 and still in its original location - once the owners house, La Brezza continues to offer an elegantly simple Italian cuisine, emphasizing trad

Reviewed By Stuart71

I made reservations which i would highly recommend as this is a very busy place. n Great meal, best calamari we have ever had. Ladies had the steak and pasta special and the gentleman and pasta. All food was excellent, desserts and special coffees to finish off the night.

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3. SS106 Aperitivo Bar

824 D Edmonton trail ne Parking on The Rear, Calgary, Alberta Canada Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Free Wifi +1 403-219-0949 http://www.ss106yyc.com
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5 based on 162 reviews

SS106 Aperitivo Bar

Reviewed By 908alannaj

What a great night! We went to Aperitivo Bar for dinner. I would suggest making a reservation as it got busy fast. The service was outstanding and the food was even better. We started with calamari and the vegetarian starter platter. So good. Then we all had different pasta dishes and they were even better. I love Italian food and can say I'm a hard client to please but this place is fantastic!

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2. Gaga Pizza

1236 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 0P3 Canada Italian, Pizza, Canadian Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 403-264-2421 http://www.pizzeriagaga.ca
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5 based on 209 reviews

Gaga Pizza

Reviewed By Kim K

We went based on tripadvisor reviews and weren't disappointed. Various unique pizza combos, but owner is glad to change according to specific tastes. Steady take away business while we ate in. Owner even gave us each a free cookie as we were paying!

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1. Vero Bistro Moderne

209 10 St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1V5 Canada Italian, European, Canadian, Contemporary, Fusion Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 403-283-8988 http://www.verobistro.ca
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4 based on 1487 reviews

Vero Bistro Moderne

With an atmosphere that breathes relaxed elegance, Vero Bistro presents a menu that defines inspired Italian Fusion Cuisine. Vero's Chef Jenny believes strongly in the importance of fresh, healthy food while supporting the local community and strives to c

Reviewed By Beetlebug60

The whole dining experience was superb and its easy to see why Vero Bistro receives such high ratings. This was a very special occasion and I visited the restaurant prior to ask for some specific considerations i.e. seating / timing of courses and they happily obliged. We were welcomed, seated immediately and were well and professionally taken care of through the entire meal. We had the Chef's Tasting - 4 courses- and were highly satisfied with each course. We had a goat cheese salad, Pici Bolognese, the duck and a delicious custard dessert. The food was very fresh and the flavours were incredible. Our server, Jody(?), made excellent recommendations for both food and wine and ensured we were well taken care of throughout the evening by checking with us at appropriate intervals. As well, the chef prepared us an additional dessert as it was a special occasion. Everything about our evening was perfect. The service, food, ambiance was extraordinary and would like to thank the staff for going out of their way to make the evening very special. We will definitely return and highly recommend Vero Bistro Moderne.We are very pleased you had a wonderful evening, and thankyou for choosing us for your special occassion, it is always our pleasure to make the best possible experience for all guests. We will share this review with Jody and all our staff, they will be pleased .Thanks again!Michael

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