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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated March 05, 2025

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!


A photo of Chef David's Cacio e Pepe Italian Bistro restaurant
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

Top review
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!!!
A photo of Vero Bistro Moderne restaurant
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.

Top review
TashaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Great service, very cute restaurant and amazing food. Definitely on the pricier side but a nice date night spot.
A photo of Carino restaurant
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
A photo of Mercato - Mission restaurant
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.



Top review
GreggVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, service and ambience. Will definitely plan on returning.
A photo of DOPO restaurant
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!

Top review
Hannah
Dined 1 day ago
So great, staff is awesome and food is out of this world! Loved it.
A photo of Cardinale restaurant
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.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
A wonderful experience with great food and great service and even better company
A photo of Villa Firenze restaurant
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.

Top review
KristyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Our server was fabulous, she was funny and welcoming and the food was delicious!!
A photo of The Fat Ox of Banff restaurant
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*

Top review
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.
A photo of LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio restaurant
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!
Top review
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
A photo of Niko's Bistro restaurant
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.

Top review
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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