Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Chef David's Cacio e Pepe Italian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (388)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Olds

About the restaurant

Delicious Italian comfort food in an eclectic setting located in historic Uptown Olds, Alberta

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Daryll

Dined 2 days ago

The Brunch was awesome. The Avacado Toast was perfect. I had an omelet and the wife had a skillet and we wouldn't change a thing...I may just have 3 orders of the Avacado toast next time!!!

Vero Bistro Moderne

4.9

4.9 (2149)

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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TashaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, very cute restaurant and amazing food. Definitely on the pricier side but a nice date night spot.

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Experience

Seafood Platter Special - Every Thursday!

Carino

4.9

4.9 (1076)

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. To clearly determine responsibility in the unlikely event of food poisoning or other issues, we kindly ask that no outside food to be brought in. Thank you for your understanding.

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Jordan

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and environment. Carino is always a good time

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Popular dish

Sakura Parfait

Popular dish

Spicy "Wagyu Bolognese" Miso Ramen

Popular dish

Nutella Basque Cheesecake

Mercato - Mission

4.8

4.8 (1473)

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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GreggVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, service and ambience. Will definitely plan on returning.

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4.8

4.8 (185)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

DOPO, meaning 'after' in Italian, is an intimate dining experience in the lower level of Elizabeth Square in Marda Loop, Calgary. Inspired by D.O.P, its predecessor restaurant, DOPO has been reimagined by Executive Chef, David Leeder and Owner, Tony Migliarese. With strong opinions from Mamma Rose, of course.

Our phone is not actively monitored and we don't have a voicemail. Please use OpenTable Messages to contact our team with any changes or reservation cancellations.

If you need to contact us, please text (403) 826-6594, email info@dopoyyc.com, or message us on Instagram @dopo.yyc. We will do our best to respond to you as soon as we can.

Ci vediamo dopo!

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Hannah

Dined 1 day ago

So great, staff is awesome and food is out of this world! Loved it.

Cardinale

4.8

4.8 (1523)

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

A wonderful experience with great food and great service and even better company

Villa Firenze

4.7

4.7 (1634)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Villa Firenze, where family tradition meets culinary excellence! With over 30 years of experience in authentic Italian cuisine, we take pride in crafting dishes that are a true celebration of flavour and heritage.

Indulge in our carefully curated menu, featuring homemade pastas, savoury entrees, and delectable desserts that are sure to delight your palate. Our welcoming ambiance radiates elegance and warmth, creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

Make your dining experience even more special with our extensive and award-winning wine list, perfectly complementing every dish and enhancing your meal. Join us at Villa Firenze for a culinary journey that embraces tradition, taste, and the spirit of family. Discover why our guests keep coming back for more, as we blend sophistication with heartfelt hospitality to create cherished dining memories.

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KristyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was fabulous, she was funny and welcoming and the food was delicious!!

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4.8

4.8 (167)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox of Banff 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!

Lunch 11am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm (only food menu served during this time period)
Dinner 4pm- 10pm
Brunch 11am-2pm (Saturday and Sunday only)
*Reservations are not available for the patio*

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Stan

Dined 6 days ago

The Fat Ox really is one of the top restaurants in Banff. The menu is very well put together and the food rather excellently done. Well worth a visit while in Banff.

LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.8

4.8 (1608)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Ranked 6th in Canada's 100 Best Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada, 2023. Friends and family unite in Little Banff Italy! Lupo captures the bustle and vibrancy of a traditional Italian marketplace. Watch our chefs hand-stretch pizza dough, roll fresh pasta and grill tender meats and seafood. Indulge in a classic martini at our lamp-lit bar, enjoy the mountain views from a coveted window seat, or relax on our sun-soaked patio, Aperol Spritz in hand. Lupo will transport you to the streets of Italy with views of Banff. Salut!

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Amanda

Dined 2 days ago

First time eating here, we've been wanting to come from for a while so glad we finely made it, food was delicious , staff very friendly and the place very nice, if you eant to try make sure you book a table we'll in advance

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Experience

🤌The Italian Happy Hour - $16 Pizza & Pasta

Experience

🍕$16 Pizza Night @ LUPO

Niko's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1419)

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.

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Dennis

Dined 4 days ago

our group of 4 ordered different entrées and all were fabulous and delicious! We go at least once a year and should be going more often as its a great place, super friendly staff and consistently excellent!

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