Man those pizzas and pastas are so dann good and the features never disappoint cant wait to go back!
Staff very friendly and attentive. Food lived up to the reviews from appies to deserts. It was an Anniversary night and the staff and food made it special Thank you
Our party of 6 had an awesome experience at Cilantro a few days ago. The food was amazing and the service was absolutely exceptional! We had an amazing night out! We will be returning! Thank you for such a great night!
So delicious, so beautifully, so artistically presented meals.
A feast for the eyes and palate!
The best ever service; excellent, knowledgeable staff, rated as 5 star and more!
Come and stay for a heavenly afternoon and dinner experience.
Great restaurant with top notch service. Really comprehensive wine list too.
The service was awesome, the food was amazing and the outdoor atmosphere was beautiful!
SAd to see it closed, looking forward to the new location opening soon. . .please!!
Was walking by and noted that Wednesday is a 9oz glass for the price of a 6oz. Why not??
Called a couple of friends and we enjoyed a few appi’s and wine 🍷. I’m definitely going back to enjoy the most private and inviting patio on 17th.
Had the eggplant appi’s and a pizza. Great on both accounts.
They had a private party in the lower level but treated us as if we were the only guests. Can’t wait to go back
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We met friends here to try out the Big Taste menu. It was a first time visit for all four of us. Its a smaller room and was packed, making for a lively atmosphere. Our server was great; knowledgable, organized and personable, helping us navigate the extensive wine list. The five course meal was fantastic. The soup course was a take on Posole with charred Octopus, Avocado and Radish. Delicious. The second course was Bison Tongue on Saffron Risotto and English Peas. Excellent. Loved those peas. The pasta course was a Scallion Strascinati with a Suckling Pig Ragu and Red Cabbage, Smoked Apple and Manchego. This one totally grabbed our attention. We all wanted seconds but there was another course on the way. It was a Five Spice & Coffee Rubbed Duck Breast with a Cherry Cola Glaze, Asiago Pommes Purée, Cipolline, White Stilton and Roasted Pear. Another winner. The stilton added creamy and salty notes to the fragrant duck. Awesome. We finished up with a couple of perfect chocolate tarts. We were happy to meet and thank our chef at the end of the meal. Two and half hours with friends over great food made for a memorable Saturday evening, thanks to the attentions of team Cilantro. Cheers.
One of the best casual dining experiences for summer dining. Food quality is one of the top 3 in the city right now, if you had to do one "event dinner" per year, I'd allocate that to Cilantro.
Picked this place on a whim. Actually spotted it the week before, when getting a dessert waffle, and playing connect four. It was great! Had the mussels, lamb, both were fantastic. And, got to sit in the back tiki hut! Would go again. Didn't get any weird vibes / attitude. Everyone was fine.
The food was really good. Portion size was kind of small for the price. The wine list was awesome! Lots of organic wine to pick from. Our server was very knowledgable and helpful. They even have stuff for people who are picky eaters.
If you eat here try to get a table in the upstairs part. Nothing beats a romantic meal in the same room as a beautiful wood burning clay oven, as they make the food right in front of you. In winter it's toasty warm, and in the summer they open the large windows to make you feel like you are outside (without worrying about getting rained on).
The service is impeccable, the wine list is good and the flatbreads are some of the best in the city.
We will always recommend Cilantro to everyone!
Had lunch here today with a friend, the restaurant is warm, cozy and inviting. The mussels are a must for an appetizer, the sauce is layered with taste. I had the bison gnocchi, lots of shredded bison with excellent gnocchi. My friend had steak, ordered as medium rare, but came out as medium. Cheers to the waiter as they did the right thing. Usually not a big deal, but for a $40 steak, it should be right.
Wow. This place is fancy, cozy, romantic... The food was exactly what I would expect for the prices. I had the pasta with the chorizo, lobster and scallops in it. I can't remember the name but it had a lemon sauce. The server made us feel very comfortable and when we couldn't decide on a dish, he was able to recommend. He also offered us coffee after and we had a cappuccino which was equally good. I felt like I was on vacation in Banff that lunch hour. Maybe it was the interior style, the service and food reminded me of our experiences at the Banff springs hotel. 😋
I really liked the dimly lit atmosphere; it was really romantic. And the waiter was funny and very pleasant. The food was great as well. Prices were a little on the higher side. My biggest complaint though would have to be the bathrooms, both size and decor. Other than that, I would probably go again for a more special occasion
I missed out on YYC Burger Week this year, so when YYC Pizza Week came around, I wasn’t about to miss it too! For 10 days participating Restaurants listed on YYCPizzaWeek.com create a unique pizza for $20, with $3 from the sale of every pizza going towards Calgary Meals on Wheels. Lisa (Lemon Lime Lisa), Jenny (Her Modern Canvas) and I decided to try the Braised Bison Lengua Pizza from Cilantro. I hadn’t been to Cilantro before and had heard great things. Cilantro is located right between Bar C and Buttermilk Waffles. The restaurant has two levels and we were seated upstairs. The bottom level is a bit brighter; the second level was a bit dimmer and felt a lot cozier and romantic haha. We sat at the table right in front of the Pizza-making station and the brick pizza oven, which radiated a lot of heat. We ordered three dishes to share and they came out one at a time, giving us time to try each dish on its own.
My first visit to Cilantro was during YYC Pizza week. Cilantro is such a beautiful restaurant with two different environments that blend in so well. They have two floors that allow for a lot more intimate dining upstairs. Staff are friendly and welcoming as well. Although we went there for the pizza, the pizza was the least liked among the dishes. The lemon conchigilette pasta was the best of all with the hint of lemon flavour which was not too strong and the pasta was cooked al dente. The cornbread panzella salad was different than what I usually order since I typically don't have meat with my salads but this felt more like an entree for me.
Hope to see a new menu coming up to make another visit.
Came here for pizza week with Lisa Nguyen & Jenny !!! We were intrigued by the braised bison Lengua pizza they created. This is my first time at cilantro and I liked the rustic and home feel of the restaurant.
We sat right in front of where they made the pizza
We ordered the pizza, cornbread panzella salad and lemon conchigliette pasta. My favourite dish was the pasta. It was creamy and the lobster, chorizo, scallops went perfectly with the dish. The pizza was my least favourite. I had high hopes for it but it didn't leave me wowed. The crust was a bit too thin and maybe too saucy for me. Overall I did enjoy my experience here.
The name Cilantro might throw you for a loop if you’ve never heard of them before. I’m sure most people would guess Vietnamese or something Asian right? WRONG. Not even close! Cilantro is higher end restaurant that fall under something like contemporary, modern fusion food. Located on trendy 17th Ave, you can’t miss it as it’s near Anju and right next door to one of it’s sister restaurant’s, Bar C. It actually makes sense to me now why you can see into Bar C’s patio from one of Cilantro’s kitchen windows. The CRMR group owns them along with Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro and the Lake House.
This is our favorite place for romantic dates. Quiet, intimate, great atmosphere. We loved its pasta. Every time we went, it never disappointed us.
Delicious pizza!. My boyfriend and I went here on date night and it were very pleased. We made a reservation and good thing we did cause it got busy fast (Friday evening). The service was still good and waiting time for food was minimal.
I ordered the tomato and basil pizza and he got ribs. The pizza was perfect from the crust to the ratio of sauce, cheese and toppings. Very enjoyable and not greasy. Didn't leave me with that disgusted bloated feeling pizza usually does (most likely a chick thing). My boyfriend said his ribs were really good. He ordered half rack but gave him full by mistake. Only charged for half.
Worth the price in my opinion.
Top 10 restaurant in calgary. The food, service, wine, coffee, and dessert was great.
Great night!. Came here for a date night and didn't want to leave. Such a cozy place for a winter meal! Food was tasty, as was the wine. Our server Chris really made it an enjoyable experience and was so helpful. The wine descriptions were lots of fun to read. Thanks so much guys, keep up the great work!
Excellent food, service, and wine list.
I have been here many times and it is always superb. The staff is knowledgable, helpful, and kind. The food is spectacular, especially the mussels. the drinks are creative and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing and elegant. Tony the manager is a boss. Very nice place to have dinner.
The food is always good here. Every time I have been to this restaurant the service is great and the food is consistently good. Great atmosphere and wine list.
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Great night out. We quite enjoyed this restaurant, and made good use of about 2 1/2 hours. We started the night off with two cocktails from their cocktail menu, and they were strong and quite a bit of flavor. We ordered the chorizo mussels, and while they were good they were by no means the best mussels I've had in Calgary.. although mussels are not my favorite dish so I can be quite particular about how I like them done. When we ordered our appetizer we had also ordered a bottle of a delicious Spanish red, as well as our meals, and they did a fantastic job of timing everything perfectly. I must mention that their wine 'novel' is crazy! Tons of wines to choose from, would have liked to see more Canadian wines, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading some of the interesting descriptions. Our wine was brought out just before our meals came out, and nothing was hurried. We had the specials for the night, the pistachio encrusted lamb and ricotta with amazingly seasoned potatoes, asparagus and carrots, as well as an order of the beef tenderloin. The flavors went very well together and it was a pleasure to eat. For dessert, the special for the night was a dark, rich, quinoa cake type something or other that was equally as delicious, then we finished off with a perfect digestif consisting of iced espresso, milk and kahlua. Would definitely recommend this place!
Lunch. Just had Cilantro for lunch today, we were heading to Market but so hungry we decided to try this place and boy did it not disappoint! I absolutely loved the lemon conchigliette which with out a doubt is the best pasta I have ever had. The fresh snap peas, a very generous amount of lobster, sausage and scallops paired with the sauce was melt in my mouth delicious. My boyfriend had the elk pizza which also so good, we also liked that you could see the pizza being made in front of you! The server was excellent. We will be back for sure
Great time. I really enjoyed this spot. the food was delicious. the service was slow but it didnt bother my table too much. the food made up for it,
Everything from service to food is excellent. This place is at the top of my choices. Warm and inviting atmosphere with a lively buzz. Incredible wine list!
Yummy!. Had a great dinner with excellent food and amazing service tonight.
Pizza was gross... but the soup delicious!!. We were a group of 4 and decided to eat out at Cilantro. The service was very good and the decor / atmosphere was really nice. I ordered the wild mushroom soup to start... it was delicious!! It's a little pricey for soup ($9??) but I thought it was tasty. I ordered the pear and gorganzola pizza.... big mistake!! The pizza was soggy in the middle and the pears, I'm pretty sure, were just canned pears. It was really gross. The only reason I am giving this place a good review is because everyone else enjoyed their meals and the service was excellent. I did enjoy my night here and, like I said, the soup was delicious. Will probably be back... but won't be ordering that soggy, gross pizza again.
Great atmosphere, good service and the food tasted great. My issue was the portion size. I had a pasta for $24 it was very small and I found myself leaving very hungry. We attended with another couple and both guys had the 'diet' pasta while our wives had the much larger snapper entree.
One of my favorite spots in the city. Love this place. The food and service is always great. A very romantic spot. The peanut butter cream pie is amazing.
One word "Scrumptious". So short and sweet, the Beef Wellington with Portobello Frites is the best I've ever had, the beef fell apart in my mouth and the Portobello frites were a tasty change. The service was quick and professional. Great little restaurant with loads of atmosphere. I'll give it a 8/10.
Enjoyable. Tried Cilantro started with the Lobster Bisque, Salad, individual pizza, and something chocolate for desert cant remember what it was....Food was good, service was very friendly had a enjoyable time!
Great food! I was thoroughly impressed with the service, wine selection, and divine food! I'd go back again and again!!
Awesome!. I am a big fan of Cilantro. While it is a little too expensive to frequent regularily, for special occasions it is wonderful. The cheese selection is great, the food is to die for and the wine list is excellent! Service is also very good, and their patio in summer a must!
Nice Experience. My date and I walked in on a Wednesday night and it was packed in there. We were greeted promptly, and sat at a mediocre table; but the server was really pleasant and knowledgeable about food and wines, suddenly it didn't matter that we had the last sell table. We started off with seared tenderloin slices with cherry chutney which you assemble atop a perfectly toasted crostini; it was delicious, the deep cherry flavour was the perfect companion for the seared beef, I did experience a bit of connective tissue in a couple of the pieces but nonetheless it was really quite amazing, paired with a Spanish Rioja it was truly exquisite!
The use of pine nuts in their goat cheese crust was also a hit, and the shrimp appetizer is one of the most flavourful shrimp appys in the city.
We didn't get to eat any entrees as we filled up on too many appys and flatbread. However this guarantees my return to try more of Cilantros exquisite food...
Yum. I don't branch out much when I come here, because the pear and gorgonzola pizza is just too good to pass up. I'm glad it's one of the consistent menu items, since I don't see pear and gorgonzola pizzas many other places. I've had the mushroom soup a few times as well and it is also fantastic.
Patio. Love the patio here. Cilantro is the perfect summer restaurant for me. Relaxed, great patio, and great food.
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Cosy. We have been to Cilantro in the past and always enjoyed the food but it never really struck a chord in me and after a few days Cilantro would slip out of my memory and off my restaurant radar. We were expecting visitors and my husband suggested we try Cilantro again.
The room is very cosy on a cool autumn evening and the red walls and warm pale yellow light from the Tiffany style lamp shades is lovely. We arrived a few minutes early and were informed that our table was not ready. The friendly hostess lead us to a small area at the back of the dinning room and offered us some wine. She poured us a solid Canadian Pinot Noir. Already, I was impressed by the friendly and professional service. Our table was ready right on time and we were seated and greeted by our server. The service from start to finish was professional and attentive. The menu is extensive and intriguing and we all had a hard time deciding on what to order. I had the Buffalo Mozzerella with tomatoes to start. This has to be one of my most favorite things in the world. I have longed for the flavors of this simple dish ever since my trip to Italy many years ago. This version was adequate and I especially enjoyed the delicious balsalmic reduction that was drizzled on the plate. I also had a substantial sample of the smoked salmon appetizer. This was delicious and the pumpernickel crustini was a revelation. I chose the tenderloin lasgna for my main course. I usually do not go for pasta in a restaurant but the description of this dish intrigued me. This lasagna featured smoked gouda, ricotta, and feta cheeses. However, it was not just crammed with so much cheese as to drown out anything else that might be happening in the dish. The other ingredients included Anaheim peppers, spinach and of course beef tenderloin. The pasta was fresh, toothsome and packed flavor. The flavors in this dish were in harmony, and I was able to taste each part. The lasagna was the perfect texture. I hate oversauced pasta but I also hate it when the pasta dries out. This was well executed. Sometimes dishes that boast a lot of bold flavors and ingredients can become muddled and confused. This was not the case with this lasagna. I saved the perfectly cooked beef tenderloin which was resting on top of my pasta for last. The pale green sauce of marscapone and roasted green chili was a subtle marvel.
This was relaxed and cosy dining from start to finish. We drank our wine and savoured our thoughtful meals in a friendly and relaxed dining room. The combination of professional service and well executed dishes will definatly keep Cilantro on my restaurant radar for months to come!
Awesome restaurant! Really good food and a gorgeous patio!!
It was okay.... The food was pretty decent, but as a lot of people have mentioned already, the service is mediocre at best. The waiter didn't seem like he enjoyed being there and not really being attentive to some of our requests.
Will more than likely never go back unless invited.
OMG what a delicious lunch... not the chepeast to be sure but yummy!!!! I have to remember Cilantro located at 338 17th Avenue SW for future lunch adventures since it is so close and the food was mouthwatering. I had originally booked a tapas place but dining with a vegetarian and a gluten free diet doesn't make it easy to share anything but salad. Here is what we had:
Scrumptiously Fit Food
+4.5
I was pretty excited to hear that Cliantro has created a list of cocktails they’ve referred to as ‘Negronis’ which uses gin for the base flavour profile...
We came to Cilantro for a ladies night. Our server was wonderful and took such great care of us. I've been here several times over the years and it is one of my favourite restaurants in Calgary. The food is always amazing and they keep the menu fresh, changing it frequently. The atmosphere is lovely. Great place for date night!
Fantastic restaurant. The food, ambiance, and customer service experience. This place has been in business for over 30 years and when you step in is obvious why.
Let's start with a very well thought out menu, from classics to some innovative dishes.
The drink list rivals that of a liquor store, which means you will find at least 2-3 things to pick from regardless of your taste.
Additionally the attention to the smallest details is what made the experience amazing. They have in house carbonated water, and probably the best cutlery in the city. Again, such a small detail but that makes dinner into something special.
Some places in Calgary are not worth the awards and are quite simple overrated. Make no mistake that cilantro is not one of them.
One small thing would be that parking is free but not advertised in the back. I would recomend putting a sign saying that parking is included and ample.
Service was very good. Waitress put our coats up to hang for us and was attentive throughout the meal. The elk gnocchi was the best dish we got, but the bison short ribs were also very good.
One of the most authentic restaurants with big flavors and great wine selection. Absolutely an amazing experience, service was great too. Best place in Calgary to take a date or treat yourself to a great lunch or dinner, thank for for the experience.
Great value on the wine. 9oz for price of 6oz on Wednesday. Had a fantastic appi of Eggplant. Perfect. I’ll be back for dinner soon. Service was well above par.
We sat on the patio, which had lovely decor and a nice ambiance. Our server was extremely friendly, polite, and checked in on us often. We ordered cocktails to start. I got the Aviation and my friend got the Peach Vodka Sour. They were good, but not outstanding. Pricey at $14 each for the size of the drink.
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