Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Calgary / Southern Alberta? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

DOPO

4.9

4.9 (83)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Please note that DOPO will be closed December 24 and 25, 2024, as well as January 1 to January 8, 2025.

DOPO, meaning 'after' in Italian, is an intimate dining experience in the lower level of Elizabeth Square on the corner of 34th Ave and 18th Street in Marda Loop, Calgary. Inspired by D.O.P, its predecessor restaurant, on Canada's Top 100 three years in a row, 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. If you need to contact us, please email info@dopoyyc.com or message us on Instagram @dopo.yyc. We will do our best to respond to you within 48 hours.

Ci vediamo dopo!

Top review

Radka

Dined 4 days ago

So happy DOPo family is back in business. Best Italian in the city!!

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Experience

New Years Eve at Dopo!

Carino

4.9

4.9 (1030)

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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Lubna

Dined 1 day ago

Where do I even start! My husband and I came here for the first time to celebrate our three-year anniversary, and I cannot believe we hadn’t come here sooner. The ambiance was perfect—warm lighting and cosy decor set the stage for a lovely evening! We were greeted by Stu, who is super friendly (and very funny) and he made us feel right at home! We even had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was absolutely lovely and took the time to chat with us and gave us recommendations for other restaurants as well, as we are new to Calgary. They offer a wide variety of dishes, but we opted for their specials. I ordered the seafood pasta, while my husband chose the wagyu steak. Both dishes were beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. To finish off the evening, we indulged in dessert. The Nutella cheesecake was heavenly—light and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, our experience at Carino was exceptional. We left feeling happy, full, and excited to return. If you're looking for a place that combines great food with a lovely atmosphere, Carino is definitely the place for you!

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Popular dish

Sakura Parfait

Popular dish

Spicy "Wagyu Bolognese" Miso Ramen

Popular dish

Nutella Basque Cheesecake

SS106 Aperitivo Bar

4.7

4.7 (357)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Welcome to SS106 Aperitivo Bar, a vibrant culinary destination inspired by the breathtaking 491 km stretch of coastline connecting Reggio Calabria to Taranto in Italy. Here, we celebrate the rich heritage of Southern Italian cuisine, bringing a slice of Italian lifestyle and social culture right to the heart of Calgary.

At SS106 Aperitivo Bar, we create not just meals but memorable experiences inspired by the warmth and convivial spirit of Italian dining. Join us and embrace the joy of food, drink, and conversation in a setting that embodies the essence of Southern Italy. Buon Appetito

Top review

Bonnie

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

A small, cozy place with great food, energy and people! Can't wait to go back!

Lina's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (60)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Lina’s Trattoria is about experiencing real Italian roots through our food in a welcoming environment.
Our dishes are crafted to make your heart feel good, reminiscent of the comfort meals you’d enjoy at a family gathering in Italy with a touch of elevation to each dish.
We offer a simple menu with seafood, small plates, pizza, pasta, and entrées, all prepared with the finest ingredients and of course a lot of love. Best enjoyed with one of our cocktails or amazing selections of wines.

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BrittanyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

One of our favorite restaurants! The food, service, and ambiance always blow our mind! Whether you get the starters, special, pasta, or pizza, you will not be disappointed! All their bottles of wine are $45 as well! Shout out to Paulo for making our night special!

Vero Bistro Moderne

4.8

4.8 (2131)

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.

Top review

Ted

Dined 1 day ago

Three of us recently dined at Vero for the first time. I decided to take a moment to write a review since we were all very impressed with the quality of the service, the ambiance, the quality of the food, and the attention to detail. Two of us had the surf and turf platter and the other had the tagliatelle puttanesca. We also had some olives to start and tiramisu to finish. The suggested wine pairing with the platter was spot on and was not overly expensive. After the first few bites, it soon became apparent that the chef was able to capitalize on the quality and marriage of the ingredients for flavour so did not need to use excessive salt, sweetness or butter as a crutch. While the pasta and the platter offerings were all terrific, I thought the lamb stood out. It was exceptional. Dining at Vero is not cheap but I think it is good value considering the outstanding quality of the food and service. I will definitely be back. By the way, I'm almost positive that I saw Mr. Frank Wong dining at a nearby table. Frank Wong seems to have disappeared from the scene over the past decade or so, but some foodies may recall that "back in the day" Frank Wong was one of the country's most discerning yet reclusive food critics. The fact that Frank Wong chooses to dine at Vero is high praise indeed.

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Experience

Seafood Platter Special - Every Thursday!

Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Villa Firenze

4.7

4.7 (1599)

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.

Top review

Linda

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful time. Love the portobello mushrooms. Villa Firenze made us feel welcome and the service was friendly and for the most part efficient.

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4.8

4.8 (1415)

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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Kathleen

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Excellent as always. Seemed a little noisier than usual, but tis the Christmas season

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.8

4.8 (113)

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!

Brunch 10am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm (only food menu available during this time, unavailable December 31st)
Dinner 4pm- 10pm

Top review

Tim

Dined today

Very impressed with your visit to The Fat Ox. We didn't plan specifically to be there for happy hour but we took advantage of the small plates menu and ordered seven or eight different items. We thoroughly enjoyed all, the shrimp scampi dish, and the gorgonzola gnocchi were our favorites. Service was great, atmosphere was great, all in all we were very happy.

Chef David's Cacio e Pepe Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (361)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Olds

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Jenna

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience, with many happy people throughout the place. Food was fantastic, still talking about the meal the next day!

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Popular dish

Prime Rib Dinner for 6

Popular dish

Prime Rib Beef Dip

LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.7

4.7 (1497)

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!

Top review

JulianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Best food and service in Banff. Cael, Simon, and Chloe are fantastic.

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Experience

🤌The Italian Happy Hour - $16 Pizza & Pasta

Experience

🎉Lupo Italian NYE Celebration

Experience

🍕$16 Pizza Night @ LUPO

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