Words can not do justice to how great this place and the staff are. 5 stars is not enough. I'd give 10 if I could. From great food and amazing service you can't go wrong coming here for a great meal and a fabulous time.
Truly an amazing experience. When you eat at La Brezza, you're not just going for the exceptionally delicious pastas. You go for a little taste of Italy. It's a cozy spot that reminds you of being home, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. The owners take time to greet you and chat with you, adding a very personal touch to the atmosphere. The food and service are both 5star +. I highly recommend La Brezza to anyone and everyone.
Amazing Italian food! This place has earned its reputation, and maintains the quality even after Marco’s passing (he was the heart and soul of the restaurant and the community). I’ve been here a few times over the past five years, and they’ve consistently served great quality food. Their signature appetizer is the calamari, and it’s the best I’ve had in Calgary! Both my husband and I really love this place.
Awesome! We had a team dinner here a few weeks ago, with 7 of us dining. The calamari is ridiculously good, we all loved it. Also had caprese salad and bruschetta as starters....fresh and delicious. Entrees came out perfect, our team was well fed and happy! No issues with service either. These guys have been around for 30 years for a reason.
Great ambience; phenomenal food and great service from friendly staff. The calamari is a must try!!! I will return here again and again....
It is a nice little restaurant with cozy setting. Calamari was to die for, pasta portion was huge, but everything seemed overcooked and salty. I always find Italian cuisine too salty though… Should've told the server beforehand. Service was friendly but need more work on delicacy.
Fantastic food! We had a staff dinner here and the food was amazing. My lasagna was one of the best I've ever had. I'm looking forward to dining here again.
Absolutely love the food! The appetizer calamari and the bruschetta are amazing. Homemade pasta also excellent, sad that Marco Abdi is no longer with us, however the food is the same and the atmosphere cozy and friendly, great place for am intimate anniversary meal.
Really cozy place and the food was great. I liked the service: never had to top up my own wine which was great!
Only negative was that the house wine was a bit pricy.
Awesome food. Great food and great atmosphere. And nice and quiet. We will return.
Amazing food and amazing service!. Had a great time and enjoyed the food! I even tried something different than the usual carbonara that I get! :-)
Satisfied customer. I went to La Brezza last evening for Bday dinner with a few friends. The calamari & seafood pasta special for the day was absolutely delicious!! Service was great & it was lovely to meet the chef who prepared our meals.
Great Dining Experience. Cheerful and very friendly service from the staff, they pay so much attention and are very helpful with any questions. Italian food at it's finest, they only use the freshest ingredients and serve large portions that leave you unable to make fast movements for the next 2 hours ! You will always feel like it's a home away from home since it is a former residence turned into the restaurant that it is today. Definitely recommend to everybody in town looking to dine out on any occasion whatsoever
Great date. We tried La Brezza for the first time and were very pleased. We had a party of 4...quaint atmosphere, perfect for visiting (not too loud) great service and excellent food!
The owner made a point to come by every table and introduce himself and ensure we were enjoying ourselves, which was a nice touch.
We will definitely be return customers.
Good food. The food was good. It was a nice place to dine.
Wonderful atmosphere. I scored huge points, " in taking care of my girlfriend " by taking her here
The food was great and well priced, the service was excellent
We will come back!
Excellent service and food. The food is really delicious, and the service is excellent.
Amazing! Best Italian I've had here in Calgary. Went as a surprise from GF. It was great! Escargot...phenomenal! Veal .....delicious! Can't say enough. Make a reso and give it a try.
Best calamari around. Absolutely loved the Calamari! It was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious!!! I am so glad I went with the recommendations from other people here on Urbanspoon and ordered it! I wouldn't recommend getting the Bruschetta as an appetizer because you get some good bread for the table anyways, and you would just be paying for some chopped tomatoes. My seafood pasta was all right- it wasn't anything too spectacular but I will probably be back just for some of that delicious Calamari! Yummy!
Great Italian. My dinner at La Brezza was fantastic. This location is a Calgary icon when it comes to Italian food and once again it didn't disappoint.
The service was also fantastic. It had been years since I've been their and I'm glad to see that Marco standards for food and service have not changed. Thiers a reason this place has been around for 28 years and I can see it being thier for another 28 years. I recommend it to everyone.. I can't wait to go back.
Our Go-to Destination. We can rely on La Brezza to deliver an over the top dining experience every time. The food is well prepared and presented, the prices are reasonable and the service is top notch.
BEST Italian in yyc. This restaurant is AMAZING, a family run gem located in NE Calgary. Delicious food, quick and attentive service, cozy and relaxing atmosphere. After traveling around Italy and enjoying the authentic cuisines, I became a critic when it comes to Italian meals, but the food here is to die for!! The menu has so many choices, you cant go wrong with any of them. I dream about their freshly baked focaccia. Plus the owner Marco makes you feel at home and you can feel his passion for the place shining through his big smile. The rest of the staff are friendly and make great recommendations when it comes to food choices and wine pairings. I HIGHLY recommend this place!
Love love love. I love everything about this place. The food is delicious and it's very cozy and relaxing. Will be coming back for the Linguini Mediterranean and the scrumptious Calamari!!!! droool.
Fantastic. This place is just fantastic and so are the people.... Will continue to eat here.
AMAZING STAFF AND FOOD. The staff, the food, the service overall and the owner = AWESOME restaurant experience!!! Absolutely must try! :)
Great Family Meal. Loved our outing to La Brezza on the weekend. Booked a last minute reservation on open table and whipped downtown. The meals were amazing, the wine and atmosphere were great as well. Ended the night with 4 Creme Brûlée. Great night!!!'
Continues to amaze. I eat at La Brezza regularly. Have done so for the life of the restaurant. It continues to amaze me with its consistency and quality of great food! You know you will always be treated well and fed some of the best Italian food in the city. And if Marco happens to be there when you are, he'll put a smile on your face to go with the great tastes on your plate.
Excellent food, service, and ambiance! My bookclub met here last Monday and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food is fresh and the flavours varied and interesting. Marco is an excellent host and take a great pride in his wonderful restaurant. I will definitely return.
I suggest the Mare Monte. I have recently come to understand I have a Gluten allergy. So I have had this dish, Mare Monte with regular pasta AND with Gluten free pasta. You can get anything here with Gluten Free pasta. The dish itself, is loaded with seafood and a strong flavor of salmon combined with the red sauce. I am hungry just thinking about it as I type.. If you love seafood, you'll love Mare Monte..
Go for the scallops!. Stopped by La Brezza last night hoping to luck into an empty table on a Friday night. We were lucky that they had the downstairs opened for the weekend so we were sat immediately. Though the basement was a little cool due to the weather outside, overall the fireplace gave the room a warm cozy feel.
Started with the mussels, the sauce is worth leaving some bread from the starter basket to dip (thought the oil and vinegar is hard to beat). He had the steak which went well with the house red wine. I had the scallops and shrimp,the sauce they use is amazing! He ended up eating his steak and cleaning up my plate with the last bit of bread. Highly recommended!
Best restaurant, best service, best calamari, best pasta. I simply cannot say enough good things about this place!!
Come for the food stay for the wine!. Great Italian restaurant in Bridgeland. This place is a must eat in Calgary and is a cornerstone of the neighbourhood. Try the calamari! Book ahead of time as it is usually full.
The food was amazing and they provided our table with excellent service!
Excellent. Amazing food and outstanding service!!! Will go back soon :)
Great...as usual.. The bruschetta & calamari appetizers were terrific as were my Gamberi Alla Marco and my wife's Veal Pescatore. We have been enjoying these same dishes for the past decade and Marco never lets us down.
Best Italian!. Thank you La Brezza for a delicious meal. This was the best Italian meal we've had in Calgary in a long while. The owner is a hoot. This is clearly a place for 'regulars' who know they can enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere. We'll be back.
Fantastic. Loved the food, the place, it's ambiance and the ever so warm service. Looking forward to my next visit!
Awesome Food!!!. What a great little place. Will be going there again and again!!
One of the best in YYC. THIS is how you serve Italian food. Amazing little place. Owner is such a character! Always enjoy coming here. Would recommend to everyone.
Excellent food and service our group was entertained by the owner who was very funny with the size of our group we were in the basement which made it very private and nice. When you arrive at the restaurant you wonder if you are at the wrong address because its a house but it was very cozy and felt like home keep up the excellent service and food.
Fantastic service. Incredible food. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend this to anyone.10/10!!!!!!
Of all the time I lived in Calgary I never tasted food like I did at this restaurant they made the most beautiful food I have ever tasted its perfect for dining and it had the most remarkable host Marco knows you to greet you and always keep a smile on your face l strongly recommend this restaurant for all of you.
The most delicious Italian food I've ever had! Absolutely love this place! We had the calamari and bruschetta to start. I had the lasagna as my main and my boyfriend had the carbonara. Both amazing dishes. And the service was fantastic, the manager came around to chat with everyone which you don't get at a lot of restaurants anymore. Shows he really cares about the place. I will definitely be coming back!!
Food was typical Italian...not amazing but good and service was attentive. Perhaps a tad squishy in here though.
Excellent Dinner with Friends. Had dinner - great casual atmosphere for friends. Marco is a charm! The food was excellent - I had a seafood linguini and thoroughly enjoyed all the seafood in the dish! It was a great experience.
Now That's Italian. What a great evening we had! The service was seamless from start to finish. Attentive enough without being intrusive and the food cooked to perfection.
A perfect blend of flavors throughout many dishes, no flavors overpowered what each dish was about. The house wine was more than acceptable which surprised me.
I'd have ordered any of the deserts which were all great value at $7. Cozy atmosphere, good cooking and service with sensible prices. We will be back. Thank you La Brezza.
Amazing restaurant. Cozy atmosphere and Marco is nice person with easy smile . I strongly recommend .
Wonderful!. The husband and I had supper there tonight and absolutely loved it! The food was amazing with very generous portions. Sadly, I forgot my leftovers that I was looking forward to having for lunch tomorrow :( our waitress was great and very knowledgable and the owner was walking around and chatting with customers. I would definitely recommend La Brezza if you are looking for a nice night out.
Tiffany Loretta Hearst
+4.5
Delicious! Will come back again!
Love it. Food was great, the owner was fantastic, can't wait to go back again!
Small, cute intimate restaurant!
I have no complaints, the food and the service was awesome. I recommend everyone to try this place out. Great for dates. However, there was one table that was very rude to their server(who was ours as well). This table was disrespectful and had a disgusted look on there face the whole time. Their server tried to please them and they told her off and made her cry. This poor girl did nothing wrong for this couple to embarrass her the way they did. These people were very unpleasant, and impossible to please. If anything they would have ruined our night before our awesome server.
Oh my goodness. My fiancé and I came here for my birthday and we’re treated so well by our server. The food was UNBELIEVABLE. The calamari was the best we have ever had, and our meal (which our server suggested) was full of flavour and didn’t leave us feeling heavy and gross. Of course, the tiramisu did not disappoint. So happy we tried this authentic Italian restaurant. We are definitely coming back and telling everyone about it! Thank you for a lovely evening. :)
If you are undecided about this place or another, go with this one. The food here is exceptional!
Started with the bruschetta. The bread is made there, warm and soft. The bruschetta mix was very good. For my main I got the lasagna and it was delicious! It is a large portion if that is what you are after. Everyone at my table ordered something different and loved what they received.
I'll attach a picture of the wine we had. Highly recommend and apparently the calamari is excellent although I can't comment because I have not tried it.
Enjoy!
My boyfriend went here last night as a celebration to the fact we can actually go out now! We walk in and we are immediately greeted by our waiter by first name. (We made reservations but we felt like home the second we walked in) we got seated at a perfect spot by the window. (We now consider this our spot when we come back :) ) the food was absolutely incredible! Like good we’ve never tasted before. The bruschetta was MAGNIFICENT! The only reason for the 4 star is the wine said it was $9.99 on the menu but came out to $17.99 on the bill. Not thrilled with that but other then that we now consider this place our new spot!
Fantastic outdoor patio, authentic Italian food in a relaxed setting.
Had lunch here with a friend, place was easy to find, and it was a small cozy restaurant setting. The server was friendly and attentive. There is a small parking lot to park at as well. The calamari was great, my pasta was good. I'm not a pasta or Italian cuisine connoisseur, but for the price and such, it was an overall enjoyable meal with nice atmosphere. I would recommend this place.
Very good food and descent size portions. Four star was we had to wait 15 minutes before someone even came to the table with menus. Service a wee but slow
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