La Brezza Ristorante

4.5

1401 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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. 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

Experiences

Annual Little Italy Christmas Dinner
CA$10.00 - CA$80.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Christmas menu $80 - Crunchy kataifi shrimp with salmon rose sauce $18 - ⁠Duck tortellini served in beef consommé $30 - ⁠Stuffed chicken breast with mushroom and polenta $34 - ⁠struffoli napoletani $10
Large Bookings
Multiple dates available
Celebrate life’s special moments with a personalized dining experience at La Brezza Ristorante. For private gatherings of 10 or more, Chef Luca Brumelli will work with you to curate a custom menu tailored to your group’s tastes. From authentic Italian classics to innovative creations, every dish is crafted to perfection, ensuring an unforgettable meal in an intimate setting. Let us make your next event extraordinary with the award-winning flavors and hospitality that have defined La Brezza for over 37 years. Book your private large party today!
La Brezza Lunch Club
Multiple dates available
Escape in the warm, intimate atmosphere of La Brezza Ristorante with our exclusive Lunch Club. Perfect for parties of six or more, this private dining experience offers a leisurely escape into the heart of Italian cuisine. Enjoy the flavors of Italy while sharing special moments with friends, family, or colleagues. Book your Lunch Club today and savor the award-winning Italian dishes that have made La Brezza a Calgary favorite for over 37 years!

Popular dishes

Calamari La BrezzaCA$18.00
tender squid deep fried and sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce. Original calamri recipe from mamma angela from 1987
Cozze Alla MarinaraCA$18.00
fresh mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, parsley and olive oil
Caprese BurrataCA$18.00
with basil pesto & local Roma Tomatos
Zuppa di Minestrone e Stracciatella alla RomanaCA$10.00
fresh vegetable soup or chicken broth egg drop soup
Sausage & Peppers with Shaved ParmesianCA$17.00
Mammas polpette 3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheeseCA$16.00
3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
Caesar SaladCA$13.00
with herb crushed croutons finished with parmesan
Gamberi alla PortofinoCA$18.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine and lemon sauce
Bruschetta “La Brezza’s World famous speciality”CA$11.00
Beet salad with burrata cheese and apple vinaigretteCA$18.00
Focaccia
complementary with olive oil and balsamic

Pasta

Penne alla VodkaCA$18.00
our made in house spicy rose sauce
Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$23.00
bacon with onions, cream sauce, parmesan cheese, eggs topped with bruschetta and black pepper
Gnocchi Bolognese with stracciatella cheeseCA$25.00
made by hand labour of love Bolognese GNocchi, pronounced N'YAW-KEE
Lasagna BrezzaCA$26.00
with layers of beef, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel Secret three cheese lasagna that comes from mamma Angela’s hometown bruciano.
Fried Cannelloni “Napoletana”CA$27.00
homemade crepes stuffed with beef filling and fresh spice – Mamma Angelas famous cannelloni since the origins
RavioliCA$27.00
filled with pecorino cheese and Bartlett pear butter sauce
Penne “Con Salsiccie”CA$30.00
spicy peppers & homemade Sausage
Fettuccini AlfredoCA$26.00
with truffle, mushrooms and pecorino cheese
Spaghetti Aglio OlioCA$19.00
with mushrooms
Penne ArrabbiataCA$19.00
Herbs, onion, peppers in alight spicy tomato sauce

Seafood served over Linguini

Rose shrimp MediterraneanCA$30.00
Linguini Scoglio NapoliCA$34.00
Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp Marinara sauce
Branzino Mediterranean SeabassCA$31.00
garlic, olive oil, capers, olives

The Classics

all entrees are served with pasta of the day or veggies

Chicken ParmigianaCA$29.00
Chicken PescatoreCA$34.00
Chicken PiccataCA$29.00
Chicken MarsalaCA$30.00
Chicken Brezza FunghiCA$31.00
Veal ParmigianaCA$30.00
Veal PescatoreCA$34.00
Veal PiccataCA$29.00
Veal MarsalaCA$30.00
Veal Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Sides

BroccoliniCA$9.00
French FriesCA$8.00
Hot Cherry Peppers & Fingerling PotatoesCA$11.00
Insalata MistaCA$8.00
Sautéed SpinachCA$7.00

What 1,401 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
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Brezza Ristorante offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Calgary, characterized by "incredible service" and "amazing food." Guests praise the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff, making every visit memorable. While some find it pricey, the overall experience, including standout dishes like calamari and truffle fettuccine, is "to die for."

1,401 Reviews

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Mike
Calgary
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and great food! Family style platter for sharing is a great way to enjoy many types of entrees.
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Rod
Vancouver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service we received was very poor. I asked 2 different people - including our server - to bring us some bread with our meal but we never received any. However, we were charged for the bread on our bill which we ensured was adjusted since we didn't received any. I was the designated driver and had Americano coffee when drinks were ordered; however I was never again asked if I would like more coffee. We had water to drink as well and our water was refilled once during a 2+ hour meal. I actually drink my wife's water since she was enjoying wine and my water glass had been empty for some time. Our server was pleasant enough but it seemed we saw her so seldom. We were never asked how our meal was during the time we were eating as it would have given us the opportunity to again ask about receiving the bread we had asked for. It was our first visit to La Brezza and we certainly weren't motivated to visit their on future occasions. We tipped our server $25 on a $168 bill (~15%) (I get frustrated when your tipping options are 18% or 20% or other). We tipped more out of a spirit of Christmas vs what did the server really deserve. Just want to be honest about our experience. Thank you.
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Jeff
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Brezza is a great spot for date night. Amazing Italian food and great service. The calamari is a must have.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food as usual. Wife and myself went for a quick date night as we had free babysitting. Has the pasta platter. Tons of food and got to try more than 1 pasta each.
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Norbert
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful family run Italian restaurant. The Calamari is excellent and three of us had veal and one of us had sea bass. We all enjoyed our meal.
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Ann
Calgary
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
If you read all the positive reviews and believe them , you'll have a wonderful evening. There are always exceptions and ours was one of them. Perhaps it was just because of the busy Christmas period.
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Shelley
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a winner! Staff are so friendly and helpful, food is classic & devine.
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Natallia
VIP
Calgary
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Extremely friendly and accommodating owner. Will definitely be back 😀
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Chant
Calgary
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Food was fantastic. The atmosphere was a bit disappointing as with knee replacements it was hard to do stairs to basement. It was a bit squishy in basement but the evening was so nice and food was fantastic. I would go again but request table on upper floor.
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Jocelyn
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Espresso Martinis! We had the Gnocchi and the Truffle Fettuccine. 11/10 for both dishes. You will certainly not be disappointed. We decided this is our new favourite restaurant in Calgary!
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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 1401 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Annual Little Italy Christmas Dinner

Large Bookings

La Brezza Lunch Club

Tiramisu Classico

Tiramisu

Calamari Alla Brezza

Appetizers

Calamari La BrezzaCA$18.00

Cozze Alla MarinaraCA$18.00

Caprese BurrataCA$18.00

Zuppa di Minestrone e Stracciatella alla RomanaCA$10.00

Sausage & Peppers with Shaved ParmesianCA$17.00

Mammas polpette 3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheeseCA$16.00

Caesar SaladCA$13.00

Gamberi alla PortofinoCA$18.00

Bruschetta “La Brezza’s World famous speciality”CA$11.00

Beet salad with burrata cheese and apple vinaigretteCA$18.00

Focaccia

Pasta

Penne alla VodkaCA$18.00

Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$23.00

Gnocchi Bolognese with stracciatella cheeseCA$25.00

Lasagna BrezzaCA$26.00

Fried Cannelloni “Napoletana”CA$27.00

RavioliCA$27.00

Penne “Con Salsiccie”CA$30.00

Fettuccini AlfredoCA$26.00

Spaghetti Aglio OlioCA$19.00

Penne ArrabbiataCA$19.00

Seafood served over Linguini

Rose shrimp MediterraneanCA$30.00

Linguini Scoglio NapoliCA$34.00

Branzino Mediterranean SeabassCA$31.00

The Classics

Chicken ParmigianaCA$29.00

Chicken PescatoreCA$34.00

Chicken PiccataCA$29.00

Chicken MarsalaCA$30.00

Chicken Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Veal ParmigianaCA$30.00

Veal PescatoreCA$34.00

Veal PiccataCA$29.00

Veal MarsalaCA$30.00

Veal Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Sides

BroccoliniCA$9.00

French FriesCA$8.00

Hot Cherry Peppers & Fingerling PotatoesCA$11.00

Insalata MistaCA$8.00

Sautéed SpinachCA$7.00

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Dining areas

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