Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Gaga Pizza

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"Excellent! I loved it & will be back for sure. Small obscure place, easy to walk by & miss, wonderful gem. I know any time I'm in the area my jeep..."

Giraffe

"Little eatery with a few tables or you can take out. Friendly owner from Europe will tell you:” if you don’t like it, bring back, I refund..."

Catherine

"A straight 5 out of 5 place, love it. You have to go check it out...I would call it a hidden gem of Calgary. The owners are a very nice couple who..."

John Smith

"Ordered two calzones. Looked good. Funny it was served with perhaps raw tomato/pizza sauce on the side. Wasn't too bothered. The calzones had quite a..."

LH

"Finally stopped here and was not dissapointed. This little family owned pizza place is tucked away in the west corner of downtown. A total gem. The..."

Poguzia

"Best pizza on the face of the planet! Get the one with figs. The owner was so kind. He gave us free European candy to try and advised us on what to..."

Cara Parrish

"Fantastic food (best pizza in YYC hands down; also delicious soups and pastries), friendly service, and an assortment of food products from the..."

Milan Todorovic

"We just went to GAGA pizzeria for the first time and were so pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, great prices and friendly and charming..."

Cielia.hatch

"Stopped by for a takeout lunch and ordered the Verona and Margarita pizzas. AMAZING! So fresh and flavorful. The crust was light and crispy and not..."

Jess Klein

"Went on lunch break with a bunch of guys from work. The owner was very nice and explained all the types of pizzas he had. I ended up going with..."

Matt Holliday

"You can get one of the best pizza from here. It is near downtown, so the parking is a bit troubling; however, the taste of pizza will..."

BMW

"We order from this place all the time. The pizza is probably the best in Calgary. The toppings are excellent quality and the crust is thin and light...."

Howard3c

"Wow! Loved this place! Thin crust pizza with amazing toppings and flavour! Very nice people who own and run this joint too! I'll be back for..."

Britt Rae

"Once again urban spoon delivers and brings my hunger for delicious food to GAGA pizzeria, I would of had no idea this place existed. Now..."

Dan Lepkowski

"I love this place and I feel like it's been kept secret from everyone I know.Flatbread pizza, run by a couple of owners(husband and wife)-the..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"Like all the other reviews on the page, there is no reason to find another place for for pizza. High quality pizza for a fair price and with very..."

Michael Leung

"I'm not even Eastern European and I have a full blown Burek addiction thanks to these guys! The FRIENDLIEST service I have ever received, I can't..."

SuperHero

"I don't know what more can be said about this place that hasn't already been said? Reading the reviews here and trip advisor we had to try it out to..."

Beer Lover

"Best pizza in Calgary!!When I lived near Gaga, I often went there!!They were very kind and Pizza were so delicious!!! They should open..."

Ayappe02

"Such a gem, food is outstanding and the family such wonderful..."

Kirsten McEwing

"LOVE GAGA PIZZA!. THIS is where you go if you want the BEST quality pizza (and amazing deli sandwiches) in Calgary- hands down!The pizzas are..."

Tila

"This Guy Gets It!. I'll admit I eat pizza far more than I should. But I like to try new places whenever I can. This place used to be a Chicago Deep..."

FDM

"Tasty, fast, consistent and great value. I've ordered from Gaga about a dozen times this year. I appreciate them more and more every time. I live..."

James

"Excellent pizza and atmosphere. Great pizza. We were visiting Calgary from Phoenix and had heard of GAGA Pizzeria and how great it was. It did not..."

Kayak88

"Excellent quality!. Handmade dough, fresh ingredients, great flavour, perfect texture! Not doughy, like so many pizza places in Calgary. They are..."

Swcgy

"AMAZING FOOD and EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY. I have been contemplating on checking out GAGA Pizzeria for quite some time. I finally did so yesterday..."

Ana Petrovic-Poljak

"Wicked!. Incredible pizza, and absolutely fantastic service. This is my new go-to beltline pizza..."

Ajhfskf

"Just so darn good!. I mean, damn! The pizza here is just so darn good. The owners are good people too. Excellent quality and service cannot be beat...."

Pie Guy

"Best Pizza in Calgary!. Just stopped in for the first time today for lunch. My experience was very pleasant, the chef was very knowledgeable and..."

Todd Mazurkewich

"Completely totally amazing.. Pizza: amazing, sandwiches: amazing, calzones: amazing. Seriously this place is just so awesome, and the service is..."

Simon

"Best pizza I've had in Calgary. Hands down. Can't wait to try their goulash and paprikash specials! The pizza is like amazing homemade with..."

Maria Merrick

"Best pizza in Calgary! Absolutely amazing! Lots of authentic Yugoslavian treats! Staff is super friendly. It felt like being back..."

Ana Todorović

"!!!. I made this urbanspoon account solely to write about my most excellent experience at this place today.There is no doubt I will be..."

Thor

"Most Underrated in Beltline. Enjoy it while it is still a best kept secret because this little hole in the wall deserves to be lined-out-the-door..."

SW

"Awesome!!!. Hands down the best take out pizza in the neighbourhood! Their whole wheat crust is awesome and service is very friendly. I highly..."

Matt Wengrowich

"Delicious, fresh and..."

Shar

"A piece of Italy in Calgary. Finally! A REAL pizza I don't have to go to Italy proper for! Quality ingredients make all the difference in this pizza...."

WorldTrotter

"My girlfriend and I ate at GAGA Pizzeria tonight and had an amazing experience. From organic pizzas to delicious Balkan style savory pies (Burek),..."

Serge L

"Oh it's soo good!!. I just tried Pizzeria Gaga for the first time. The reason it took so long was because of the bad memories I had of the last place..."

Jamey Barisoff

"Amazing!. I normally never write reviews like this, but after trying this place, I needed to share my experience. This place is absolutely amazing,..."

RebekaLynne

"Really Italian !!!. If you ever tried pizza in Italy....this is it !!! No grease, just a taste of fresh ingredients and thin dough. LOVE IT..."

Krsido

"I really need to wait.... ...before I chow down. Cause AGAIN I singed the roof of my mouth after getting to overzealous with this food I..."

JugheadMVP

"We live a block away and decided to stop in and loved it! Ordered the Garden and Mafiosa pizza, it only took them 6 minutes and it was delicious!..."

Babskies

"Hidden Gem. We live in the Condos above this restaurant and tried it for the first time yesterday. I had the Garden pizza and my boyfriend had the..."

Amber

"Really Good!. Great pizza, great people, great environment. This is a new pizzeria and has had nothing short of amazing food, I would very much..."

FOoDie

"My new favorite pizza place!. Delicious pizza, sandwiches, and pastries at a very affordable price. Everything is made with organic flour and you can..."

James231

"Impressive first impressions.. Artisan pizzas and Eastern European treats, like three kinds of Bosnian-style Bureks. Beautiful sandwiches and..."

Gianni M

"The Signora Gaga $18 was amazing - a life changer when it comes to thin crust pizzas. We loved the combination of all the ingredients and really..."

Mspowerbomb

"I really enjoyed the addition of dates, which added a honeyed sweetness to every few bites. As for the cheese, there was plenty of mozzarella and..."

Hitting The Sauce

"This place is more than just a pizza place. If you are able to sit and chat with the owner of the place, youre in for an experience of laughs and and..."

Sadie F.

"Good Italian thin crust pizza, what I'm used to from Montreal. Authentic Italian, good quality ingredients, great undercarriage. Definitely..."

Casey Sidhu

"I love cozy places and this was the one I've been looking for. Perfect pizza (I tried signora gaga) and very very kind owner family. The gifted me a..."

Shahryar Soltanpour

"Kids love having their pizza from here. They love the variety of flavors that they can choose from and the generous toppings. Orders are cooked as..."

Marian Hunter

"Our family love this place, even my nephews and nieces enjoy their pizzas here. The children really enjoy the taste. The generous toppings and thin..."

Annie Hunt

"Was in town for a weekend and so lucky to be staying right behind this place. Absolutely amazing pizza. Thin crust with the right balance of crisp..."

Fraser Ehl

"Always freshly cooked and fresh ingredients. Their regular-sized pizza is enough for how many persons..this place is not stingy when it comes to..."

Janet Robertson

"I was glad to visit this place! The lady greeted me with broad smile on her face, explained thoroughly what's on the menu, brought food for me and..."

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Teatro Restaurant

89/100 (2336 ratings)

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"Good service excellent food...music a bit..."

Skip Rodrigues

"Wow! Absolutely fabulous dining! I was there with a large group. The room beautiful and warm. The wine was endless and at the end of the night they..."

Chunny

"Ordered the vietlla tonnato and the calamari. Both were delicious! Main course we got risotto and linguine nero. Again, they tasted great! The..."

W.T.

"Great experience! The food and service were excellent. The building was very clean. For being such a large open space, it was very intimate and..."

Lilliehammer

"It's a very special place with European style architecture and decor. It looks upscale but prices are not too bad especially if you are not a big..."

Catherine

"Great ambiance. Great building. Feels like you've stepped out of Calgary for a couple of hours. Staff is knowledgable, menu is delightful, and..."

Kendra Jones

"We had a amazing experience at Teatro! Being in an old Toronto Dominion bank, the venue, decor and ambiance are all awesome. The service was perfect..."

HungryInYYC

"Highly recommended place for those who like a quality kitchen. The service is impeccable and it is the coolest heritage restaurant building in..."

Sumbe Yahe

"Recently went before the Theatre I had the Gnochi, my friend had the Maiale, pork chop Both were excellent. Highly recommend either of them...."

Mr Jimmy

"I visited Teatro for its $25 weekday lunch. I enjoyed the ultra-attentive service and beautiful dishes, but the food just didn’t really wow me...."

Cathy Lin

"Teatro is probably one of the restaurants that are on my go-to list in Calgary. I’ve been here several times in the past, for lunch and for dinner,..."

Wander Avec Mui

"I’d been to Teatro a couple times for lunch and knew that I wanted to bring Jason there for dinner. The Big Taste was the perfect opportunity to..."

TanyaR

"My Boyfriend took me to Teatro for my birthday dinner. We were seated in a very nice booth spot and the atmosphere was great.We had the..."

Gummi_x

"Food was pretty good, a little more on the smaller size for portions, though I guess that's expected when it comes to fine dining. My biggest..."

Omnomnomnivore

"Haven’t been to Teatro in awhile and finally came back for a birthday dinner. It was a nice Sunday evening to escape the large crowds at the more..."

Jenny

"Teatro has been open for a numerous of years and their quality remains the same. Prime service and anything on the menu is delicious. They have a..."

YYCFoodie

"I had heard good things about this restaurant but never tried it because I tend to be a little skeptical about fine dining restaurants. I eventually..."

Lanre Rahman II

"This is a great place for a romantic date. While it is a little on the pricier side, it is worth the money. We managed to get in to this restaurant..."

AlissaandWarrick

"Since Jenna and I started dating I have heard stories of Teatros, the grace of the serving staff, and luxury of the ambiance, and she sheer euphoria..."

A Couple Of Couples

"Fantastic food and fantastic service. One of the best, if not the best, in Calgary. Great menu and wine list as well. Great ambiance. A great dining..."

Zoolander

"I've been waiting to try this place for a really long time and finally tried it today. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside, I love how it..."

Loves2eat

"From the moment I walked in I knew we would have a special anniversary night. I'm not sure why we waited so long to dine at Teatro but now I just..."

Dish 'n' The Kitchen

"Wonderful choice for a special meal. Elegant atmosphere. Good service and great food. My scallop entree was a little piece of heaven. Rob's beef was..."

RobandKelsey Roberts

"Went here for celebratory dinner and it was worth it. Had the seafood lasagne (scallops, lobster & shrimp) which was delicious - although rich...."

Katie Elizabeth

"Overall, the meal was quite enjoyable and the environment was lovely. The charcuterie was definitely the highlight of the night. Both the mains..."

Kimmy W

"You step through the doors into a large and beautiful dining room, it feels like you're dining in a castle. The grand windows along with the soft..."

Kimmy W

"Have been a faithful customer both at dinner and business lunches however the portions have recently become offensively small and the salt levels..."

Derek&faye

"We visited this place about a year ago and had the tasting menu. First course was awful: it was some strange cold pea soup with eyeballs inside..."

Mike S

"Food is always amazing. Ambiance is nice and service is top notch! The servers are always so knowledgable. I'm a picky eater but always trust to get..."

Jenna

"So this was my first time at Teatro and I want to go back. The restaurant is beautiful and the food the three of us had was all truly enjoyable. When..."

TanyaR

"Food with high quality Ingredients. Servers here are always pleasant and well trained.I was happy with the 5 meal course dinner (Big taste..."

YEGirl

"Easily the best lunch I've had in Calgary. My family and I celebrated my husband's birthday with a lunch for four on a chilly Tuesday afternoon;the..."

Djmle29n

"My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here. Quite a cute romantic place! The food and service was..."

J

"Expensive but so worth it!. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant. We left with a much lighter wallet, but great memories and..."

Azaq

"Outstanding food and service. Had the tasting menu and it was amazing. The deserts on the regular menu looked tempting so we ordered one of each......"

Alex

"Great local and ambiance as always. Service excellent. I did note my allergies but dessert still came with nuts so a fail there. Express lunch is a..."

Tmoski

"Delicious food. Food was delicious. Usually my husband doesn't like to go to restaurants but this time I saw him happy with his order. Staff super..."

Gynapao

"Beyond AMAZING!!! Service, food, you name it!!. My hubby booked our anniversary dinner here last night. First time here. Beautiful building!! Hostess..."

Lisa.v04

"Saturday June 7. Very good service. Food was..."

Ntait

"Prince Gastronome. There are certain things not up for comparison. Shakespeare plays, Stanley Kubrick movies, the Bugatti Veyron, Ava Gardner,..."

Prince Gastronome

"One of my favorites. I have never tasted anything I didn't like or LOVE here. Love Teatro, definitely one of Calgary's best..."

Elle

"Not bad. I had a family dinner here. Overall we were happy with our dishes. I had scallops that were amazing, but my sister had a ravioli dish and..."

Natalie

"Had a great birthday dinner here last week with my husband. We had the chef tasting menu and really enjoyed all the courses and wine pairings. We had..."

Clancy Khezri

"I really enjoyed this place the only downfall was the food portions were super super small vs the price I have been to really fine dinning before so..."

SNCalgary

"So delicious! Our female waitress was not attentive, fairly rude (I think because we are a younger couple). The food made up for..."

Danielle Jean DeCoff

"Taking a romantic stroll through Stevens walk we ended up in Teatro on a hungry whim to find it almost empty. Quickly seated in a gorgeous booth..."

Hopelessly Hungry

"The food was amazing and decent portion. The timing was right. We had two apps, 2 main courses and 2 desert and our date was about two hours which..."

Rilak Koma

"Love it. I've eaten here many times, sometimes on expense account I admit, and sometimes on my own dime. Worth every penny. Every time I've been..."

Fred Farkel

"WOW! :) One of my new favs!. My fiancé and I were celebrating an anniversary and we ordered the chef's sampling of many different menu items paired..."

Mac Tammy

"Party of 10. My family and I went to Teatro for my aunty's birthday. We made last minute reservations and they accommodated well. We had our own..."

Mwuyd

"Very good food, but very overpriced. Definitely a place to go to on special occasions or when you're not covering the tab!..."

Pami Pantigoso

"Teatro Intro. We purchased The Taste of Calgary menu at Teatro's which was a good way to be introduced to their food. A 7 course dinner. The ambiance..."

Skore

"I love the food, the atmosphere and the service has always been great! This is one of the only upscale restaurant that I have been to where being a..."

Grishma

"Tough to beat Teatro. Teatro is a cut above most restaurants in Calgary. Excellent service, incredible flavors (the foie gras was amazing), cozy..."

Dining Aficionado

"Great food, lack of service. The food overall was flavorful, generous portions for the price. everything tasted great. Only downturn is lack of..."

Adrian

"Great restaurant, but NO parking.. My wife and I dined there one cold winter evening. There may have been an event around ther area as I could not..."

Lensprofessional

"Why Can't they all be like this!. When it comes to many restaurants in Calgary you usually get one of the following: good service, good food or good..."

CalFood

"I was impressed, my friend was not.. I had the lamb burger (This is beginning to be my regular thing... Never had one before last week, and now I've..."

Mike Smythe

"Enjoyable. Went for dinner with a friend and one thing we could both agree on: the food was really well prepared and thoughtful. Straight up LOVE the..."

Franco_eats

"Enjoyable experience. Great food although a bit expensive. But really enjoy the environment and services provided. Will definately go back..."

Momogizmo

"What an absolutely perfect experience for my birthday dinner. We has the tasting menu and I highly recommend giving it a go. We have specific dietary..."

Tisha Shelley

"Beautiful place for a nice dinner. I emailed in advance and they were thankfully able to accommodate a plant-based dish (it was very small and not..."

Georgia A

"First time in Teatro was really nice. The ambiance of the place is definitely lively and wonderful. Loved most of the food especially the desserts. I..."

Archana Sandhu

"Awesome experience! The decor and ambiance was glamorous and Charming. The waitress was super nice. All dishes were tasty and had a unique taste and..."

Heba Alsharawy

"I’ve walked pass this place a thousand times without knowing it was a hidden gem!!! This Italian restaurant is literally EXCELLANTO!!. They..."

Koffi Darius

"The food was fabulous. It was flavourful and better than my expectation. Charcuterie, our starter dish was very interesting with unfamiliar tastes we..."

Omelett é

"Everything was absolutely delicious! The ravioli was FANTASTIC. I didn't know pasta could literally melt in your mouth. Michelle was also AMAZING!!!..."

Maggie Wiebe

"Teatro has been a special restaurant for our family for years! It’s such a treat everytime we go there. The staff is wonderful and the food is..."

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