The Living Room Restaurant

4.4

978 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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

Location
514 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2E 0B1
Phone number
(403) 228-9830
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Olek Nepop

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Experiences

$35 BRUNCH * YYC Food & Drink Experience
CA$35.00 per person
Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Proud to partner with YYC Food & Drink Experience! We will be featuring 3 delicious menus to choose from: BRUNCH 3 courses priced at $35 DINNER 3 courses $45 DINNER elevated 5 course $75 Menus are able to be paired with fabulous wines, creative cocktails, and quenching beers! BRUNCH YYCEXP $35 Cheese Toast homemade sourdough, camembert cheese, guacamole, poached eggs & hollandaise cream ~~ Poke Bowl Wild rice, kale, avocado, soybeans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, rice wine vinaigrette, teriyaki sauce and choice of pork, chicken or salmon ~~ French Toast brioche croutons, fruits and berries chocolate & caramel custard
$45 DINNER * YYC FOOD & DRINK EXP 2025
CA$45.00 per person
Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Proud to partner with YYC Food & Drink Experience! We will be featuring two delicious menus to choose from 3 courses priced at $45 per person along with an elevated 5 course offering priced at $75 per person. Menus are able to be paired with fabulous wines, creative cocktails, and quenching beers! *** Nicoise baby lettuce, mustard vinaigrette, green beans, Kalamata olives, potatoes, concasse tomatoes, poached egg, tuna fillet ~~ Short Rib 48 hour braised Black Angus short rib, new potatoes seasonal vegetables, Jus ~~ Panna Cotta vanilla, strawberry & basil
$75 DINNER * YYC FOOD & DRINK EXP 2025
CA$75.00 per person
Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Proud to partner with YYC Food & Drink Experience! We will be featuring two delicious menus to choose from 3 courses priced at $45 per person along with an elevated 5 course offering priced at $75 per person. Menus are able to be paired with fabulous wines, creative cocktails, and quenching beers! YYC EXP $75 DINNER *** Carpaccio Pacific octopus braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs, thinly sliced with citrus dressing and celery ~~ Gazpacho Juicy sweet ripe tomatoes crushed with vegetables & aromatic olive oil, garlic buttered shrimp, croutons, remoulade ~~ Nicoise baby lettuce, mustard vinaigrette, green beans, kalamata olives, potatoes, concasse tomatoes, poached egg, tuna fillet ~~ Short Rib 48 hour braised Black Angus shoart rib, new potatoes seasonal vegetables, jus ~~ Panna Cotta vanilla, strawberry & basil

Private dining

What 978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Living Room Restaurant delights with "spectacular food" and "excellent service," highlighted by their "amazing fondue" and "delicious cocktails." With a cozy, vibrant ambiance and attentive staff, it's perfect for dates or group gatherings. While some noise and service issues exist, the overall dining experience is "a must book."

978 Reviews

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Keith
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My main concern when I go to a restaurant is that the food be above average and the food at The Living Room was terrific. I recommend checking it out.
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Amy
Toronto9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice looking place with great ambiance. Accommodating to dietary needs. Food was delicious. Just didn’t find that you got enough cheese to accommodate the amount of side foods you got with your fondue. When you add veggies and protein, you should get more cheese than you would get with just the bread basket. But all around, a yummy meal with great service.
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Grace
Calgary1 review
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The value was terrible for the quality of food. The duck, while cooked nice had 0 flavour, the beef tenderloin appetizer again had very little flavour, spinach and ravioli pasta was ok, but 5 small pieces for nearly $30 puts the value quite low. Service was slow and distracted
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Chad VIP
Calgary2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Everything was quite good, but…and I hate to post something like this because I believe they were understaffed…service was dreadfully slow. It was 45 minutes before we were able to place our food order. The server was very polite and otherwise great - more a victim or circumstance than anything from my point of view. The food was overall very good. Only other feedback would be that we chose the LR as thought it would be less…’17th Ave on 17th Ave’. We weren’t looking for anywhere with loud(er) music. For an upscale restaurant, wouldn’t have expected the type and volume of music there. That said, I truly recognize you can’t please everyone!
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Liam
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kitchen came to play tonight. Put it in the work and it was reflected in their overall performance tn. 3 stars of the game: 1st star: Lasagna found a way to battle through adversity and put there team in front. Risotto delivered on all accounts, real team player 2nd star: Beverages were moving there feet all night long and really got into their opponents heads. 3rd star: Service battled hard in the corners and ultimately put the group on top this evening.
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Daphne
Calgary1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went here for Valentines. Was incredibly busy but service was top-notch. Waiter was very attentive and quick to notice things like finished foods and empty drinks. I sat in the atrium in -20º and wasn't cold at all! The lights and fireplace in the atrium also set a nice ambience. We got the cheddar fondue. Its lighter and creamier than the traditional gruyere + wine fondue which I prefer, but wasn't bad. The tartare was a really good appetizer though. Drinks were also really tasty, our waiter gave us good cocktail recommendations. Only complaint would be the noise levels. In the atrium, there was music playing but it was simple too loud. I felt like i had to raise my voice to talk at times. However, inside the restaurant, it was a lot quieter. I felt like it would've been more enjoyable inside there than compared to the loudness of the atrium.
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Jessie
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A great meal for Valentine's Day with the 4 course meal
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Michelle
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and great food! Ambience was great and the drinks delicious.
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Ross
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was on point. Friendly staff and even changed out one the items on the Valentine’s menu that I am allergic to. They were extremely fast with topping up water and clearing dishes from each course. Highly recommend this establishment and will be back soon.
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Caitlin
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing valentines tasting menu! The fondue was incredible, we will certainly go back next date night!
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FAQs

The Living Room Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 978 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.