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Rea's Italian Cucina

86/100 (1372 ratings)

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"This place makes the best pizza in Calgary. I just had the Alfredo special. If you are a pizza snob and nothing beats an American style Napolitano..."

Gerard O'Toole

"This is really authentic and delicious Italian food! The place is cozy but a little too dark. Food is top notch and service is ok. Pastas and pizza..."

Tanya Tran

"Been here many times. The food is consistently quite good and served hot. Service also consistently good. For Italian, it's probably the best in..."

Yumyums

"I was here for lunch mid December & enjoyed a great meal I ordered the antipasto italiano which is olives, cheese & Italian meats every thing that I..."

Michael Buchanan

"I been here several times since it open , Not to hot on the decor its okay but nothing special, the food however makes up for it and is of course..."

Stew Burner

"My husband and I went here for our anniversary after a couple of friends said it was the best. To be honest, it was good but I wouldn't say the best...."

DV

"Rea's is SO GOOD. I have driven by a few times over many years and never thought to stop in to try it, but when a friend suggested I pick a..."

Karen

"Had the carbonara, Alfredo and also the seafood linguine. The carbonara and alfredo flavour was good but way too rich and heavy. Also I took some..."

Mish

"I came with a colleague for lunch and they managed to fit us in at the bar even though it was busy and we had no reservations. Service was quick,..."

Natalie

"I'm not just a mouth, I'm a man. And man, was this the best god damn Italian cuisine I've ever had! As an 25 year old independent and professional..."

Joshua P

"We used to go here all the time. The food is amazing, especially their pastas. Very good portion sizes. The service is not great, verging on rude by..."

Jade

"My favourite Italian place in the city! Everything is so fresh and you can tell its homemade! The calamari is amazing as well as anything else on the..."

Amanda

"I want to start this by saying i grew up in Chicago so i know Italian food as it is one of my great loves. Today was my father-in-laws 80th birthday..."

Tom Counley

"Finally got a reservation the same afternoon we called in!!!! I can't tell you how many times we've tried to eat this restaurant and we were so..."

Miso_hangry

"From the outside Rea's don't look much more than a small blue building but honestly the best Italian food in Calgary. I live off Edmonton trail so..."

Waaveerly

"50 SHADES OF REA'SMrs. Rea will see you now... but no way in hell without a reservation... because this place is more popular than selfies..."

A Couple Of Couples

"We wanted to try everything here since many of my friends raved about this Italian restaurant. I think they may have hyped it up too much. The pizzas..."

YYCFoodie

"first time here, the waitress was really nice and really helpful, nice atmosphere and no hurry to eat we were there over 2hours and loved it. I had..."

Will

"Came here for lunch. Good food and service and busy at lunch time. Will be back for dinner some time. Would recommend their Rea's pizza. Very..."

Festus

"Fresh, tasty & authentic italian food. I only found out about this restaurant through my co-workers and we come here at least once a month for..."

Sharon

"Emily's 20th BD. We have made reservations for 5 people tonight 8pm,we will let you know how it is.Terrific food. I had veal,my wife had seafood..."

C Maccusweil

"Amazing Italian food!. Very Authentic! best pasta I have ever has in my lifetime! and I have had a lot of Italian food. Service is always on..."

Raylynne

"Best Italian in the city. Love this spot! I have been going for years to this hidden gem and it never disappoints. Must try in..."

Mark Smith

"Best pasta in the city!. My husband and I have tried at least half the Pasta's on the menu and have never been dissapointed. The quality and flavours..."

Angie.beers

"Woo!. I LOVE Rea's. I have never been disappointed. I have tried to venture out and try other places in Calgary, but they simply don't compare. Food..."

Chevyyyc

"Great experience!. My co-workers and I came here for lunch one day, but because it was not very close to our office we decided to pre-order. When I..."

A.da.dish

"Excellent service. Fantastic waiter. Strong drinks. Delicious appetizers. Really enjoyed the pizza. Some at the table order veal and were not as..."

S.W

"Wonderful Experience!. My family recently took me out to Rea's for my birthday and I must say it was amazing. The food was to die for! I got the..."

Jfab15

"Fabulous Service and Tasty Foods. We visited the restaurant a week ago for the first time. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience - tasty..."

Yung

"Nice....very nice. Started the meal with warm dinner buns and butter.and a serving of calamari....very tender in a tangy tomato sauce.....and..."

Hk

"Old name was Sandro's, but the food was great and the staff was hilarious and professional. Rodney's in Toronto and Rea's in Calgary are my go to..."

S.ball

"Cute little restaurant - it get's super busy quickly, best to make a reservation. We tried two of their pizzas, both were well worth ordering! I can..."

Joanna B

"We have had the pleasure of dining here at least 30-40 times in the last year alone.Excellent service quality food and an atmpsphere like..."

James Campeau

"Delicious. Service was goodFood was ExcellentLunch hour seems a bit loud but expected the place was busy.Will be..."

Cin

"Delicious pizza. I stopped bay Reas tonite to try their pizza. So good! Crispy dough, not thick nor too thin, a crust that stands on its own. The..."

Bina

"The food was good but not..."

Sonja

"Solid and friendly. This is a nice restaurant for group dining. A place to get together with friends. Reasonable food at reasonable prices, nice wine..."

Fat Cat

"Good Food ,slow service. Food was good but service is slow, Been there for lunch thefood is always consistent my favourite is Fussile Ferraro...."

Yani

"Quite possibly the best Italian food I've had, most certainly the best in Calgary now. Everything I've tried, including things I've never had before,..."

Aerin Green

"Gnocchi. Ack... I posted it but gave it the wrong name. This was actually Fettuccine Pescatore.Very creamy and I love the scallops. Very..."

Carmen

"Met Alfredo, he said come to our Trattorio. We did and were very happy with our experience. Minestrone and Osso Buco for me, Stracci and insalate for..."

Brian Smith

"Love. I love Rea's my family goes here every year for special occasions. Home cooked, very authentic!!!! Such amazing food and amazing people. I know..."

Lisa DeVido

"SO delicious.... I've been here many times over the years and they always deliver for me. My wife and I enjoyed everything from the starting..."

Kenneth Kolatschek

"Yes, Rea's can be busy, but that's part of the whole experience. This has been a family run restaurant formally Sandro's for many years and still..."

Martini King

"Way too busy but for a reason. We finally made our way to a table at Rea's. Once on a Friday evening we ventured in to be turned away. Well we went..."

Cosmonaut HD

"Rea's like most family. And all friends and customers are family known was perfection. It was bar none the best restaurant in the city. Then the fire..."

C-Dub

"Rea's is a great restaurant for an Italian experience. The service is excellent and friendly. I always have a good meal..."

Will

"Gnocchi. This dish is the reason why I keep coming back. It is truly the best gnocchi I have ever had in my life. It's like eating puffy little..."

Beedee

"Amazing!!!. I've been to Rea's twice, once dine in and the other take out. I order their tortellini with mushrooms, capicolla ham and rose sauce...."

MsFoodie

"Love the family & the pizza! A place run with..."

Big Eats

"Awesome food!!. Love the hot peppers!! Pizza was awesome although I did not get what I ordered. I decided not to complain and really enjoyed what the..."

Pilotwhoisneverhome

"Loved it. Loved the decor, music, server... and the FOOD~!!! Had th best fish..."

Tessa

"Lunch or dinner - nothing bests Reas for good food, atmosphere or..."

Planegirl

"Great Lunch...Nice atmosphere. My first trip to this restaurant. What a gem in an otherwise warehouse like setting.Went for lunch. Loved..."

Gerbo

"YEAH!. The food is of good quality. The staff is great.Very fast one serving the food ...But I can say if I had a chance to go out with my friends..."

Okay

"Great pizza. I really like their sauce place has really changed from when it was Sandros. They have taken over the whole main floor. The Margheritta..."

Michael Macdonald

"Still Great. First time back since the fire and under the old name of Sondros. The atmosphere and a fresh start an excellent beginning. Had the veil..."

Robert Evans

"A Memorable Restaurant. A co-worker recently recommended Rae's, and I'm sure glad he did. The fresh buns were delicious, crusty on the outside and..."

Breezer

"Rea's miraculously good, as always.. This impressive Italian restaurant as been our family favorite for 20 years. A family outing elsewhere is a..."

Bbryant2

"Walking into Rea's made me feel like I was back in Boston's North End. The tiny room. The hustle and bustle of the staff. And the smells....oh mama..."

TexArcanada

"Definitely will go again!. Based on reviews from urbanspoon, and from John Gilchrist's review from the Calgary Herald, we decided to give Rea's a..."

Grace

"Best pizza in Calgary. My husband & I had been going to Sandro's for more than 10 years. We were there the night before the fire & were trying to get..."

Jerseygirl

"It's ok....3/5. Since Rea's is close to my workplace I usually have lunch with my colleges there. I like their renovation,the restaurant gives a..."

TranD

"Like a pheonix reborn from it's ashes, Rea's (formerly sandro's) rises to the top of calgary's Italian food circle. Italian comfort food at it's..."

Dan Lamothe

"I have to say I normally don’t eat Italian food b/c I never crave for it, but the reviews at Rea’s looked pretty good and their menu is quite..."

Peaches

"There is way more Italian authenticity to Rea's Italian Cucina than the wall murals. The home style food, the natural ingredients, the accents of the..."

Somerville Kitchen

"Rea’s is amazing, with the best pasta, pizza and Italian in the city and set out of down town this is a must try for every..."

Cody Battershill

Niko's

84/100 (1310 ratings)

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"When I was in Calgary for business last week, my colleagues and I ate here. It was outstanding!!! A couple of us are gluten intolerant and we were..."

Lisa Hnat

"Best restaurant in Calgary! The service is exceptional, the food is authentic and the ambience is cozy. You are made to feel as though you are..."

Dawn Sweany

"Eight of us celebrated my birthday at Niko's yesterday. We had a 5:00 reservation and needed to be out by 6:45 or so. Our waiter started by asking if..."

Lori Burwash

"My first visit to Niko's was fantastic. Niko was so hospitable, Ali was a wonderful waiter and Niko's daughter was helpful in choosing a wine which..."

Jana Foehrenbach

"Small, cozy, casual, and really delicious food every time. You have to love a place where the owner is hands on and interested in your..."

Sandy Martino

"Best Italian in Calgary. My wife and I have never been disappointed. Bruschetta is to die for. Our go to restaurant for a night out. Niko is..."

Mitch Cugnet

"Amazing meal and terrific service. Niko came by several times to make sure we were satisfied. Visiting Calgary Arny, and not knowing where to eat,..."

Richard Blair

"Best Calamari and Pasta in town. One of the best Italian meals outside of Italy. Exceptional Service. Has become the Family favorite place to..."

Jason Wahl

"Fantastic service. The owner was there and made sure we where happy. Would definitely go..."

Justyna Boon

"Just an excellent dinner tonight and even better value. Thanks for the drink Niko. Lana and I will be back sooner than later!!! What a great..."

Gerry Huizer

"Awesome meal. Fantastic service. Can't wait to go..."

Neno Nae

"It's one of my favorite restaurant! Love the service, the environment, the food and everything about..."

Wing Benny Lo

"Best Italian restaurant ever!! Niko and his staff make exceed excellence in their service!! Congratulations on 9..."

Maj Ozzie

"Been here once. Amd tried full course of food amd loved it! Calamari was heavenly i still remember it. Bruschetta was amazing and one of my most..."

Onkar

"Can’t say enough good things about this place! Have been on a few occasions with different groups. The food is always amazing (proper authentic..."

Black Kat

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. The portion sizes here are HUGE compared to most places. I live the antipasto platter, you basically get to..."

Marshmellie

"Based on the Manicotti I had, I gave 4.5! Buonissimo!!! Complimentary baguette is toasted with garlic and olive oil! I would prefer fresh and soft..."

Catherine

"Delicious Italian at a reasonable price. Small so make a reservation or go early. Attentive, friendly, helpful staff. If I lived in Kensington I'd be..."

Norah Carmichael

"What an awesome authentic Italian restaraunt ! Seriously a gem ! We came for lunch and I tried the penne con vodka, usually for lunch I am not very..."

S.W

"I really enjoyed the food, service, and ambience at Nikos. We were greeted by the owner as soon as we walked in and our waiter was at the table a few..."

Lankanlioness

"Great small bistro in Kensington! Perfect for a date night! Food and service were both amazing! The owner comes around to all tables which is a..."

HungryInYYC

"I've been here a few times, and it's consistently fantastic. The atmosphere is great, service is fantastic and food is delicious. Every. Time...."

I C

"I really loved the food here and it's really nice to see the owner out greeting guests... that's something you don't really see anymore. Nice..."

Gabrielle Masciarelli

"Good food, and Good Service. Haven't been here for years though. Niko is also nice and friendly. It's always nice when you see the owner..."

KT

"I put this place on my list of restaurants to eat a couple years back and finally got around to it as I moved to the area!I was pleasantly..."

Jessica Gerein

"Friendly environment! Niko himself comes out and helps entertain. Love the carbonara there, haven't had anything like that yet in Calgary. Dessert..."

SSJ

"Nikos is great value for good food! The prices are pretty cheap relative to other Italian places in Calgary but the food is a lot better. I've tried..."

Christine

"My husband and I ate here last Saturday night. We were both extremely impressed!!! The ambience is great, the food is fantastic!!! We both expected..."

Lifesgood6310

"We stopped in at Nico's on a whim tonight, and the restaurant was full (on a Wednesday night). The staff was very friendly and helpful. They let us..."

The Hillhurst Hunger

"AMAZING. Pasta came out extremely hot and delicious. Grand mariner banana dessert was excellent. This restaurant definitely makes you feel you at..."

Lil Bean

"A nice cozy and intimate place. Food was absolutely delicious from appetizer to desert. The most outstanding part of this dining experience was the..."

Dustin Alton

"This restaurant is amazing! The staff were fantastic, and treated my young daughters princesses. The food is great, the calamari is by far the best..."

CK

"Niko's can only be described in two words: the bee's knees! Or bomb.com whatever tickles your fancy. I have been here once and had a great great..."

Jheanell Bailey

"Best Italian in the City! i suggest everyone go and try it at some point, so far every time I have been there it has been an excellent atmosphere,..."

Josh Haley

"Niko's is a must-do if you're down in Kensington because the food is simply exceptional and it's served by an attentive owner who makes sure you walk..."

Beer Lover

"Nice little gem in Kensington... Great atmosphere! Amazing food! You have to try the calamari it is to die for, we went off other recommendations...."

Nicole Devlin

"Cozy little Italian place with consistently good food. The calamari here is the best - you'll see it at almost every table. It has a tomato..."

M

"I like the atmosphere of this restaurant. It's got warm lighting and the servers are professional. Had the best moscato dessert wine here (see..."

YYCFoodie

"Had the Nickos salad. Very good food and the server was nice. It was quite for a Friday lunch hour but it was raining out. Will come back for dinner..."

Festus

"I'm from Montreal, seen good italian restaurant in my Life! Buy Nikkio is in the top 3!! Service, food, wine, presentation, etc! It's all..."

Jeff Demers

"Great!! Make a reservation to be sure you get a table.. The first thing we noticed was the aroma that greeted you upon first entering the restaurant...."

Corinne.humeniuk

"Calamari is the BOM. Nice place, friendly service and great food, had the Calamari for a starter then ordered another round for desert! The..."

Happygrant68

"Awesome experience!! Went there for a friend's birthday and had the best time. Food and wine were both incredible. Great price for the caliber of the..."

Sarah Stratulate

"I've been to to this place twice for supper. Both times, I've had a phenomenal experience. Food and dessert was amazing. And service was awesome as..."

J

"Amazing food. Awesome calamari! Food is always amazing, the atmosphere is great and the service is always outstanding. Definitely a..."

Cbs85

"My First time here, I'm currently sitting at the bar...sipping on great wine after an amazing meal. I'm pretty picky with my Italian and was..."

Nina At Hear's My Soul Cafe

"Exceptional Experience !!!. This is our first time at Niko's Bistro, We ordered the calamari, coconut shrimp to start with caprese salad and caesar..."

Mel Chanthaseng Ifbb Pro

"Recommended!. I went with my wife and had a great time. We shared plates and had spicy calamari, sicilian salad, penne arrabiata and giant..."

Slartibartfastfan

"OUTSTANDING. WOW, this place is outstanding!! Everything from the service, the wine, the ambiance and of course the food!!!!Make a reservation,..."

Zehnerda

"Fabulous!. Owner was very warm and welcoming, the place had a European vibe! Food was amazing, wine selection was great, will absolutely be going..."

Whitneyjoypeters

"Delightful. Nikos is lovely inside, small and cozy, and I would recommend a reservation to avoid disappointment. We wandered in on a week night and..."

Calgay_Diva

"Bravo Niko!. We have been to Niko's Bistro many times and have tried almost everything on the menu. The mussels(cozze adriatico) are great and the..."

Ivo

"Sticker shock!. We dined here with a larger party of 11 (7 of whom were kids). Everything was fabulous, the food was delicious, service was..."

Kim

"LOVE IT!. I found this place randomly and it was seriously delicious. If you like italian food this is the place to..."

Foodie

"Excellent Service and Food. I've been here on three different occasions and everytime the service and food has been great. Niko has come out to greet..."

Corrupted_image

"Pleasant dinner. Went there with my boyfriend for our anniversary. First, the restaurant is small but the layout works, so we didn't feel squished or..."

Fields

"New Fan. I have my favorite Italian restaurants in Calgary including Villa Ferenze and Abruzzo. I can now add a third. Wine list is a little..."

Onlythe Facts

"Delicious experience!!. Our group of 4 went to Niko's on Sunday evening April 13/14. We had never been there before and chose Niko's for its close..."

Lhult

"Niko's is a fantastic little restaurant! The staff running the place are very friendly, quick and efficient. The food easily matches the quality of..."

Rich Smith

"Will definitely be back. Niko's was awesome! The calamari is to amazing and should definitely not be missed. We were served by Niko who was super..."

Jenny S

"Friday Night. Booked a reservation for 7:45, got there and was seated in middle of the room for 2. Seemed awkward at first but servers and restaurant..."

Jamesto41

"Great service and atmosphere. Try both the calamari (not fried!) and filetto al..."

Nathan

"The staff here is wonderful and courteous of every single patron as a whole. The food is high quality and simply amazing. The owner is passionate..."

Urbanfood

"Try the calamari. The calamari was amazing! However my veal Marsala was quite..."

Johno

"Service excellent(ask for Tito)Caprese salad also greatSpaghettini con salcichi et fungi aglio olio cooked..."

Mike Leslie

"Went in for a late dinner and had a great experience.The food was incredible. The stuffed pepper, the eggplant, caprese salad and Parmesan..."

Calgary Diner

"Great Food, Fantastic Service. I have been there on two occasions now, both were reminders of how dining out should be. Super friendly staff, great..."

Pololoco

"Great place! Went there for my first date! Great atmosphere, and the food was amazing! Will definitely be going back! Amazing lunch..."

Shane C. Chick

"Love it!. One of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. My husband and I discovered this place a few years ago and have become regular customers! The..."

Krista T

"Five stars!!!. Went to Niko's last night as I heard their food was great. Amy was our server and she was attentive and very personable. The food was..."

Kmtlewis

"I had dinner at nikos bistro for the first time on Friday, and it won't be my last! Everything was excellent down to the food and the service! My..."

CCCBB

"Just like the first time. I haven't been to Niko's in either 2 or 3 years. My boyfriend had made reservations here on a Saturday night for my..."

Mwuyd

"Great (fulfilling) Experience. My friend and I decided to come here for dinner on a Sunday night and we will definitely be coming back!The place..."

Odo Mo

"Awesome!. I had the lamb with risotto. It was absolutely amazing!!! The bruschetta was very nice too. It had a nice kick to it. The most delicious..."

Nik

"Fine, Fabulous and Friendly!. A total pleasure, from the time you walk in: nice ambiance, welcoming decor, the warmth of everyone's smile makes you..."

Sandra

"Give it a whirl. Fancied an Italian on a Tuesday night..found this small interesting restaurant, and we were surprised to find it bursting at the..."

Alan

"Wonderful Meal!. We booked a reservation for seven. Everyone had a different dish..... Nobody was disappointed! The flavors were so mouth watering,..."

Theresa

"Foodevent. A favorite Bistro of mine...Niko's on Kensington. This is an amazing little Bistro and the perfect place for a bite to eat. It's a small..."

Taproject

"Fantastic Food. My wife and I took friends to Niko's last night and both the food and service was awesome. Everything that came out of the kitchen..."

Foodie Guy

"Excellent Italian. Loved this place. Great appetizers -- including delicious calamari, bruschetta, and mussels. Best of all, the pasta dishes are..."

Fond_of_Food

"Love it!. Visited Niko's with my girlfriends. It was very busy so I'm am glad I made a reservation. We started with the calamari and really loved it..."

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