Scarpetta at the Riviera

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   Devynn

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Had a reservation on Saturday for a birthday, but once we got there, we noticed it wasn't even open!
   

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   Peggy

   Calgary

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 20, 2024

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

   Would never eat here again! They ran out of several menu items and draft beer. Service was speedy but food was underwhelming. Kids were running in and out of the bar where we were eating as there was a private function in the restaurant.
   

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   Al

   Calgary

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 7, 2024

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

   First experience at this establishment, and I will not be returning! Upon arrival, walked into the bar part, nobody there, walked thru another door, looked around, seen nobody, walked towards the kitchen, seen someone, told him we had reservations, was told we can sit in the bar or in the restaurant, we chose restaurant. Nobody else was in the restaurant, or bar part, I now understand why! We ordered our meals, the lasagna was rather watery and overcooked, no salt and pepper on the table, we had to ask for that, no complimentary breads, like other reputable Italian restaurants provide, not to mention any restaurant, had to ask for Parmesan cheese, when it arrived it was powered so fine, it was dust. Real Italian parmesan cheese would have been a plus, like other Italian restaurants serve. Advertising they are a modern Italian restaurant…is not what this establishment is! Save your hard earned money and go elsewhere. This night out for us was a celebration, and a disappointment 🙄.
   

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   David

   VIP

   Calgary

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 1, 2024

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

   We made a booking, only to drive and be told it wasn't open. So for that it was very poor.
   

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   Meagan

   VIP

   Toronto

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on September 11, 2024

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

   Our steaks were perfect, the service was great, and the environment was relatively quiet and non-fussy. Would recommend!
   

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   Mark

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 2, 2024

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

   Restaurant is bright and open. Food is good but not great. (Steak was over cooked.) Bruschetta was made with halved cherry tomatoes and came with naan bread. Chicken parmigiana was a HUGE portion. Automatic 15% gratuity added to the bill is a bad idea. Service was good.
   

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   Shannon

   VIP

   Hawaii

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 25, 2024

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

   Appreciate the fact their brunch menu goes until 1:30 and offers breakfast and lunch items. Food was decent and did arrive piping hot. Prices were about average and service was pretty good although there were only 3 occupied tables so could’ve been a bit better.
   

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   PattiB

   Calgary

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 19, 2024

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

   Nice space and good service, but the chef overcooked my Benny, which is so disappointing. Server even asked me how I like my eggs (soft-poached, of course as this is the default for EB!). Both my spouse's and mine were severely over-done. Too bad as it was a nice presentation and good coffee. Also, the grounds in the parking lot are loaded with dangerous Foxtail Barley; they need their landscapers to remove it ASAP.
   

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   Pepi

   Calgary

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 5, 2024

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

   Service was excellent and food was outstanding, what more can I ask for?
   

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    cassilou

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

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

    The food and atmosphere are not as good as they used to be in the stand alone restaurant and the hotel it’s located in is 1 star, 2 at best. However the food is still good and the service (server Chevy) was outstanding. I would return if he opens his stand alone restaurant and give it another shot….we did not like the location and that’s a deterrent for us as it’s also quite far NE.
    

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