The Living Room Restaurant

4.4

966 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Jan 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

The Living Room Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination for foodies and casual diners alike. Located on the vibrant 17th Ave (red mile), The beautiful decor, which features warm fireplaces and elegant lighting, creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delicious meal in a beautiful setting, The Living Room is the perfect choice!

One of the standout dishes is the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, a classic Italian dish that features stuffed pasta tossed in roasted garlic beurre blanc with a touch truffle oil. Another must-try dish are the fondues, the communal nature of cheese fondue makes it a fun and interactive meal that is perfect for sharing with friends or family.

The Living Room Restaurant also offers an extensive selection of wines from around the world, as well as craft cocktails and local beers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Canadian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 228-9830
Website
http://www.livingroomrestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Olek Nepop
Private party facilities
The Living Room features 2 private dining rooms Perfect for lunch/dinner, training or board meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, or group holiday parties. Room Configurations for receptions, meals, presentations, boardrooms and meetings.
Private party contact
The Living Room: (403) 228-9830

Location
514 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2E 0B1
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Street SW
Parking details
10 stalls on the north side of building, available on a first come basis. Street parking available on 17th ave SW, and 4th street SW.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Fondue with your Sweetie 2025
CA$125.00 per party
Feb 14, 2025 only
Indulge in elegance with our exclusive Cheese and Chocolate Fondue Experience, enhanced by your choice of mocktails, cocktails, or a wine from our award-winning cellar. Begin your journey with our velvety cheese fondue—a rich, creamy delight served alongside an irresistible selection of meats, fresh breads, and crisp vegetables. Then, treat yourself to our decadent chocolate fondue, complete with an array of delightful dippables: plump strawberries, fluffy marshmallows, tender banana slices, and bite-sized cake cubes. Share the magic and mix your favorites with your special someone for a fondue experience as unique as your love. 🧀🍫✨
Valentines Couples Menu 2025
CA$175.00 per party
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an exquisite dining experience. Indulge in a chef-crafted 4-course meal featuring our finest selections from land and sea, designed to make your evening unforgettable. ❤️ Valentines Couples Menu Amuse-bouche Chef’s welcome bite Chicken Liver Pâté white smoked onion jam and brioche 1st course Poached Scallop cauliflower purée, orange beurre blanc, capers 2nd course Parma Ham & Melon asparagus salad Main course Braised Beef Short Rib mashed potato, roasted honey babu carrot red wine jus or Magret Duck Breast cherry sauce, apple, foie gras mashed potatoes or Grilled Salmon parsnip puree, sauce tar-tar Dessert Tiramisu with chocolate soil strawberry & coffee jelly

What 966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Living Room Restaurant delights with "great ambiance" and "amazing food and drinks." Guests rave about the standout cheese and chocolate fondues and the "fabulous service." Ideal for special occasions, it offers a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace. While some mixed experiences were noted, many plan to return for the inviting vibe.

966 Reviews

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Matthew
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and friendly service. Chill ambience and great cocktails from the talented bar staff.
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My
Calgary
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The beef short ribs was well cooked but bland.The Autumn salad was nonsensical being plated so the salad was squished to the side curve of the plate and leaving 95% of the plate completely empty and white. Waitress told me to mix it up but then it’s just a gross and small blob with only 4 beets! I have mentioned this at my last visit. 100% of my friends and guests made the exact same comment 1-2 months ago. Yet, no change or acknowledgement was made. Beef gnocchi was fantastic. Charcuterie was the best Living Room has made. Service needs significant improvement. A nearly $300 beef brisket was cut into 4 for 6 people. Knife and utensils were not left behind for us to cut or lift the pieces out. When I asked for a serving spoon, we were given tiny tongs large enough to lift sugar cubes. We were given then same steak knife as our setting to cut. Basically, we self-served our brisket in a big mush because we had to “saw” through the brisket that fell apart as we lifted to our plates with tiny tongs. It was a complete mess. And the waitress said the kitchen had no serving knives or utensils. This shocked all 6 of us, paying for an $800 meal. When we finished and ordered coffee, it took 15 minutes before we had to ask for dessert. Dessert was never offered to us. The crème brûlée dessert tasted like custard. Overall, it seems little care went into the preparation and presentation of our main meal and dessert. Previous feedback was not considered with the Autumn salad which means the restaurant management disregarded it or the chef refused to make a logical and popularly requested change. See other reviews. 6 ladies, 5 are moms wanted a nice evening out but left to serve ourselves a mess of a beef short rib with no serving utensils. The wine selection and choosing with the waitress was a disaster. She and missed the mark telling us the most tart wine was the least tart. It’s too embarrassing to come here again with guests.
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Sasha
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
William, Lea & Erica are always great. William was my sole server for years. We came for birthday dinner last night and some loud people came in and they offered to move us tables. It was very much appreciated. The new burrata plate was amazing and we are very impressed with their new menu. The cocktails have been my favourite for 10+ years. This is our fave place to come for an affordable, finer dining experience.
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Heather
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service & beautiful ambiance. I chose this place for the fondue and the pavlova dessert, but everyone in the group absolutely loved the gnocchi. Also, this is the only place I've found that actually has cocktail onions available for martinis. Our server was amazing, attentive, and charming. The only negative was that my husband found a long hair in one of his oysters. I would 100% return for my next birthday. Thanks to everyone!
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Lorna
VIP
Calgary
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a quiet Wednesday night at The Living Room, we sat at a nice table for two by the fire. We ordered Vitelli tonado for an appetizer, it was lovely and just enough to share. I had the lamb shank, it was excellent and very rich with mashed potatoes and gravy. It fell off the bone. My friend had salmon, also cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. We didn’t have dessert. Josh was our waiter and was perfect. We waited for nothing, he was there exactly when we needed him. Aaron was the bartender, and he was delightful!! We had their famous “shafts” a great little pick me up; we also had winter wine, like a sangria only prettier and in a martini glass. Cool place, great ambiance. Can’t wait to go back!
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Fernanda
VIP
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fondue is great, the place is quiet and it's really nice to seat by the fireplace.
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Jolanta
VIP
Las Vegas
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous New Year’s Eve at The Living Room. We experienced the Fondue and Bubbles option. The fondue was delish as always. Our server Leigh was fabulous and made the night super enjoyable. One of our favourite restaurants in the city. We will be back!
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Robert
Calgary
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome experience in your restaurant and always been looking for a fondue place
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Vern
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The Fondue meat was cold, and so was the cheese and chocolate sauce. Very subpar food quality - we visited a week previously and the experience was favorable. We will no longer recommend the location to our friends and business associates. We should not have sent both the meal and dessert back - the quality of the food and temperature of the meat should have been evident and should not have left the kitchen.
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Erin
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was nice for a relaxing dinner with a friend. Very dark in there, which is okay but not my preference couldn't see my food without using my phone light. Waiter very nice and attentive without hovering. Great wine menu, food was very good but wasn't outstanding
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The Living Room Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 966 OpenTable diners.

The Living Room Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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