TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Cibo

86/100 (5996 ratings)

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"We had an amazing time at Cibo this past Saturday. We reserved the private room and the service was top notch! Morgan (our server) was súper..."

Andres Felipe Herrera

"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Fresh. Tasty. Great location. I recommend this to..."

Shubumjeet Rakhra

"Love this place. Every time I come to Calgary I have to stop in for a bite. Amazing..."

Kevin Fyvie

"Great food. Great service. Nice ambience. The ravioli was first class. Pasta is made..."

Barb Beck

"The lightest crust on pizza that I have ever had. Variety of toppings like I've never seen on offer..."

Sharon Sutherland Porter

"The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive! The entire place was spotless, thank you for being amazing! You guys were wonderful..."

Anita Jeanine

"Had a great dinner last night! Food was amazing. Between the 3 of us we had the olives, parm fries, 2 pizzas and the pumpkin ravioli. Raviolis in my..."

Rucha Deo-Anturlikar

"Amazing experience. Went there with over 25 people and had exceptional service for a birthday party. Thank you for the great experience, can't wait..."

Jenna Matthews

"Food was great and Adam was an awesome server. Gave me some great ideas for traveling through the Rockies. We had a blast at Lake Louise, thanks..."

Matthew Redd

"Absolutely absolutely absolutely amazing! The food was amazing, the drinks were great, the staff were super friendly and for my first time being..."

Amanda O'Brien

"Fantastic Italian..."

B Tat

"Food was good but the potions were really small for the price. I think of Italian food as affordable and hearty; and unfortunately Cibo didn't live..."

Yyc_foodies123

"Decent 17th ave restaurant with an extensive food and drink menu. The decor is trendy rustic and vibe is fairly casual but can get busy for dinner..."

Whitegurlsushi

"We enjoyed the scodellina - very good choice. All food that we ordered tasted great. The service was amazing - thank you David. I ordered tiramisu..."

Merlina Almendra

"Even on a Friday night, we were seated quickly. I love that they have changed the appetizer menu, and increase the portion sizes. I have dined here..."

JDragon

"I love this place, the specials are amazing, and their are no mains over $20. I've visited many times and love sitting on the patio and enjoying a..."

Megan Sereda

"I was there for lunch. Lunch combos are 15-16 dollars. I didn’t like their sandwich combo with mushroom soup. Soup was quite salty and was not made..."

Catherine

"Yummy inexpensive pizza (I came during happy hour), good service. For lunch time it was pretty quiet, I'd come back here again. Only problem I..."

Leslie Anne

"Went to Cibo for a Birthday. Service was excellent from start to finish. Dining experience was exceptional, and the food was amazing right from the..."

Mike Lubkiwski

"Love the eggplant dip! Im a big fan of the tapas here. The happy hour is also great with $5 pizzas and wine. Great for an after work get..."

Shannon Marco

"This is a tough one.....I really like the food, and I think the value is excellent. Unfortunately I often find the service a bit lacking. I..."

Lex_11

"Cibo has an awesome happy hour and daily specials. On Sundays, Cibo features half off pizzas all day long, as well as four dollar draft beers. The..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Fair prices, good portion sizes and nice atmosphere. Pasta has lots of flavour as did the side salad. I'll have to try the pizza next time because..."

Mandy

"Tasty pizza, great atmosphere, awesome service. Had the pear pizza and wild boar bacon. Very unique and excellent. I would recommend it to anyone who..."

Coreofcoal

"What we ordered: prosciutto, house bread, mushroom ravioli and boar bacon pizzaThe good: Our water glasses were constantly refilled, quick..."

Sarah B

"Cibo offers fair priced Italian food. They are constantly changing their menu. Sometimes they add something that I love and then they remove it which..."

Food Maven

"Went to a special event, the bar was upstairs and it wasn't until the second glass of wine that the server informed me that an 18% gratuity had..."

Mr Jimmy

"Great pastas! Not as pricey as your formal Italian restaurant but more akin to a traditional trattoria (Fast, fresh, Italian soul food). Enjoyed..."

Mitchel

"Really good pasta dishes and great environment to enjoy. The patio in the summer is probably the nicest in Calgary, love the vines among the brick..."

Sumbe Yahe

"Absolutely love the whole concept at Cibo, where it is best to order several different plates and share between a few people. A big group of us came..."

Carli Van Heerden

"My friend and I drove by this restaurant many times and finally decided to give it a try. We ordered the 1lb salt spring mussels as an appetizer and..."

Vincy

"We got: White gold ricotta, Gorgonzola dolce, Prosciutto di parma, Salt roasted golden beets, and roasted eggplant. All of the spreads seemed so..."

Allermanger

"I love the patio here, the house wine is actually good, and I'm a big fan of there old tapas menu, in the new menu the golden beets really stood out..."

Simmer Minhas

"The food at Cibo was fresh and delicious. I especially loved the appetizers we had at the table. The only negative aspect was the service: our server..."

Lankanlioness

"Stopped in for a beer and appies on Sat night. Seated at the bar near the pizza ovens. Cool to watch them make the food and had great service and..."

Justin Kettle

"A best place for Italian food. The food and atmosphere were good. In general, I have nothing to..."

Tronnie

"This restaurant has a very nice ambience coupled with great dishes. The waiter was very friendly and professional as well. I ordered a pesto pasta..."

LT.

"This place has a lovely atmosphere! My favourite part of the interior design is the staircase, which has inspirational words highlighted at each..."

Chiq_pea

"Right on the 17th Ave where is the great area to hang out. It has a great bar and patio. Foods are average but I like the fancy embience. Good place..."

Gnocchi

"I love this place for the patio, and patio season is almost here. It's fun just to hang out. Oh, and the Zaa is fab too. The happy hour special is..."

Scruffle

"Had a very nice lunch on the patio. The service was great even though the patio got slammed. We had a tossed salad and prosciutto pizza. I would..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"You can never go wrong with Italian food! I have eaten at Cibo once before and it was also really good. We started with 3 items from the scodellina..."

Rachel Antony

"I've been to Cibo a number of times and the food is always warm and delicious. The only thing that disappoints is the service. Every single time I've..."

Nav

"Came with a large group and everyone was happy. The service was great, all the food was tasty. Everyone had fun picking off everyone's plate. ..."

Corner Deuce

"I love the atmosphere at Cibo! Lots of space, exposed brick, and casual trendy decor. Also they have parking! The pizza and pasta are pretty good. I..."

Miss Zin

"I absolutely cannot believe that they took their gnocchi off the menu! An absolute crowd favourite, it was always my go-to order and I would..."

Bridgette

"My family and I all gathered at Cibo on Saturday night to celebrate a milestone birthday for our mom, and it was a fantastic evening. I love the..."

Jennlikesbeer

"I love the boar bacon pizza! Another thing I like is their pasta selection which is also very good. The pastas aren't too heavy and all have a unique..."

Cindy

"I've been here three times and I've loved it every time. Sitting at the food prep area is fun. The staff working making the food will throw in their..."

Emily Russell

"The space inside Cibo is, for lack of a better term, humongous. A spacious bar area is visible immediately as you walk in, with the open kitchen..."

Beltline Bites

"Looooove coming here for their mushroom or pear pizza. Love it even more when we go during pizza happy hours right before they close! Tried their..."

R

"I came here with coworkers for lunch. We all got the lunch special for $16. I had the wild boar bacon pizza, roasted eggplant, and shredded chicken..."

Michael Leung

"I've been to Cibo for dinner and lunch now. We ordered almost all the appetizers and most were good. I also tried the pizza and pasta and for the..."

FoodAndMussels

"I've been here numerous times over the years and every time has been a wonderful experience. Always trying new things on the menu and it never..."

Miso_hangry

"This picture does not do this romantic but relaxed environment justice. I am never disappointed every time I am here. The environment makes it..."

Theresa

"Cibo's is an Italian inspired bistro that offers a classic interpretation catering to the ever growing popularity of pizza dishes. With two floors of..."

J.Chews

"It's a nice place for a first date if you're feeling like a baller. You'll feel right at home wearing jeans and a t shirt or dressing up a bit. Best..."

Norman B Potter

"I've been here many times because this is my favorite Italian restaurant in Calgary. It offers great food for a reasonable price. Its right..."

World Foodie

"Went here last night for the first time. The service was good and the atmosphere is pretty cool. Love that you can sit facing the kitchen, and that..."

Yum

"Cibo is fine, not exceptional and not bad. I'm giving them a 3.5 because I love the deals and specials and will go back for that reason. ..."

Banks

"cibo is definitely a hit or miss for me. i had the gnocchi and it was really good. the service was great and the overall meal was affordable and..."

Cindy W

"I've been here five times and every single time the food has been delicious and the service always amazing. Whenever anyone is looking for a new..."

Sarah Jane

"After a bout of the stomach flu, I am back! My apologies for the lack of posting the last 5 days, but, you can take solace in the fact that I’ve..."

Theresa

"One of my favourite spots on 17th. Atmosphere in here is great (sit upstairs!) service is great and the food is fairly consistent. Definitely..."

Snacker

"Awesome place! I always get the wild boar bacon pizza, can't go wrong with that! The service is usually good, they are attentive. They also have a..."

Jenna

"Appetizers: Ordered the bruschetta, roasted eggplant and prosciutto to share. I only recommend the bruschetta. FYI, you can ask for more crositini if..."

Ara Maxey Muico

"Always a great place to have get togethers and be in a lively environment. The food came fresh and pizza was quite good as well. Their appetizers are..."

Jenny

"Definitely try the Aranchini and the Wild Boar Bacon Pizza. Service was good, friendly but kinda slow. Would go here again for Happy Hour...."

Snguy000

"First time here today! I really liked their beef carpaccio! I ordered scodellina. The dishes we got were the roasted eggplant, prosciutto di Parma..."

Foodieitup__

"One of our favorite places in the city! Delicious pizza, the $5 pizza happy hour is awesome. Yummy drinks. Beautiful patio and huge space so rarely..."

A-and-C

"I really liked the atmosphere here. Great casual Italian place with a gorgeous patio. The pizza was great. Thick crust but it was very flavorful..."

Jen Aumuller Rawson

"Delicious Pizza. I will be short "best pizza i have ever had in my life..."

Gilrubet

"Its entree portion was quite small, given the price. Nothing blew my mind. Only thing I loved was arancini. Won't go again for dinner. Maybe happy..."

Cathy Lin

"Neat atmosphere. Late night Saturday date with the hubby - we both liked Cibo. The place was packed but the tables are nicely spaced so we could..."

Stacey

"Great pizza and slow service. I tried Cibo first time and was pleasantly surprised with pizza quality: good crust, aromatic dough and tasty toppings..."

VINOLVR

"Great Date Spot. Came here on a second date. great atmosphere, our waitress was attentive and was quick to point out some popular vegetarian dishes..."

Justine_2839

"Great service. I strongly recommend the pear pizza!..."

J

"Came here during happy hour to check out the new market concept Cibo opened. There is now a self serve style market on the main floor where you can..."

Oscar Kwok

"One of the best Italian restaurant in town. They have special everyday such as pasta Monday half price, half-price Burgers on Tuesday and Wednesday..."

Jackson Le

"This is my favourite pizza place in the city. They age their dough a few days so it has this great flavor and they have this oil for the crust that..."

Sav H

"Friendly staff with a large open space or multiple sized parties. The food here is non greasy and quite tasty. The specials here (one for every day..."

CY Siu

"I enjoyed eating here, the patio is amazing, so full of ambiance you feel as though you're in a little place in Italy. The Ravioli was amazing, the..."

Lisa Romyn

"Lunch portion is just right for me. The taste is the same as dinner quality! Try the truffle Parmesan fries! The anchovy on the ceasar salad is..."

Mike Colet Antonio

Pulcinella

84/100 (4920 ratings)

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"I went for my friend's birthday. It was my first time ever. I love Italian food. The food is amazing and very authentic. I got the lunch special for..."

Thiviyah

"We had visitors from LA, so we took them to Pulcinella for dinner last night ... biggest issue was finding a parking spot, for some reason the area..."

Dave Makichuk

"The pasta is very fresh and tasty. Salads are also excellent. I found the service to be attentive and the atmosphere was perfect, not too..."

Mark Semeniuk

"This was our second visit here and had another great experience! The staff, ambiance and food here is wonderful. They have many vegetarian options..."

Olivia

"Came here for my sisters birthday we had a large party of 20 ppl including an infant and a toddler. Server was super organized and knew the menu..."

Kahna Eam

"Our first visit and it won’t be our last! Delicious food and great service. The 3 Course Lunch is tremendous value; good portion size and great..."

Dan Murray

"We had a very good experience at pulcinella ristorante! The place was busy on a Friday night so make sure you make a reservation! We had the cotto..."

HungryInYYC

"I went down to Kensington for the Harry Potter/Diagon Alley event. It was crazy busy. We tried to walk around a bit but gave up. We just ended up at..."

TheHungryGenie

"Came here last week for dinner and had overall, a pretty good dining experience. The wine selection was large enough to satisfy everyone's palate in..."

Whitegurlsushi

"Had another great experience at Pulcinella! Pulcinella brings me back to Italy. Fresh ingredients crispy and light crust you can't go wrong when..."

HungryHips

"Way different than the typical north american pizza, but so delicious! I love the chewy and juicy texture of their pizzas. Their pizza taste exactly..."

Laura

"Aricini and meatballs are phenomenal! Pizzas are quite tasty and a good selection of beers. Went with friends - good atmosphere and fast, polite,..."

Chunny

"This is a great place for solid Italian food, date nights, and bringing out of town guests. Make sure you make a reservation if you're eating..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"Went here for my birthday dinner with two other friends and loved it! Went on a Friday night, with no reservations, place was packed and we still got..."

Jheanell Bailey

"We have gone to this restaurant a few times this last year, we have really enjoyed or food and experience. Food price is on the higher price scale..."

Skyler Nagorski

"Came here for a friends birthday, there was about 16 of us. Service was fast and everything came out hot. Pizza was alright, atmosphere was okay...."

Yumyuminmytumtum

"My birthday almost always falls on a day during or right after the Stampede so I always end up doing something for it a week later. This year was..."

Natalie

"I love this place!It is a bit loud when busy.Deep fried cheese on a bed of arugula with balsamic is beyond delicious!I love the pizza..."

Veracity Ext

"If you're in the mood for a good thin crust Italian pizza this place is for you. The place serves more than just unreal pizza but also hearty Italian..."

DineFine

"Food was okay, not amazing. Calamari wasn't super crispy, bruschetta is served already on the bread which makes it somewhat soggy. Pizza was good but..."

Nikki

"Amazing!. We picked up two pizzas and they were awesome! Best pizza I have had in ages!..."

Elpaxo

"Prompt , friendly & accurate servicePet Peeve ... Advertising of Authentic Napoli pizza when they serve Rancid Emma brand anchovies packed in..."

Mio Trevisan

"Awesome!. Never been here before. Had a great experience. The food & service was exceptional!We'll be..."

Darcyell

"Not Great Pizza. Went to Pulcinella on January 28, evening. My wife and I. First time. Started with Arancini and Mussels, both were very good and the..."

Love To Eat

"Great value. Never disappoints. Appetizers r great especially Fungi appetizer a favorite! Pizzas made on thin crustGreat flavor. Lots of..."

Halifax

"Outstanding service, and I enjoyed my meal (terrific ravioli, very nice wine, and the best cappuccino I've had since Rome). Daughter even received a..."

Lizardbits

"This place truly tastes like pizza in Italy does. People are used to North American style pizza which is nothing like the real thing. This dough is..."

Brian

"I have been coming here since it changed over from Stambolis. I love the atmosphere and food. Great vibrant restaurant in the heart of Calgary's..."

Peter Ike Maniatopoulos

"Yum!. Pulcinella is great!I’m from the East Coast and we have a pizza place (Piatto) where they’ve also trained in Italy.The pizza..."

Erinjmatthews

"Good Birthday Dinner - Amazing Server Peter. Let me start off by saying that I did read all the urbanspoon reviews before the reservation was made......"

Tonaaay

"Best pizza in Calgary. I have been going to Pulcinella every couple of months for the last 7 years and consider this to be the best, most authentic..."

Ivan Sorensen

"Worth the trip. Love the margherita pizza! Caprese salad is also good. Fresh..."

Silver Spoon

"Traditional Italian. This is the most delicious and traditional Italian pizza I have had in Calgary. It came out very quickly too. Will be returning..."

Sara

"Love It!. Some of the best traditional pizza I've had outside of Europe - and they don't cut pizza in Europe either. The tomato sauce on the pizza is..."

G

"I had dinner today here and I thought the service was great. Our server told us a short history about the place because it was our first time. We had..."

Hips Dont Lie

"This was my third time there, other two times were great, this visit disappointed me alot.We ordered a pizza called "Quattro"... Something. It..."

NW Foodie

"Really enjoyed our meal here, busy and perhaps a touch loud for easy conversation. Pizza was excellent. Would definitely recommend for a dinner out...."

Miranda H

"I am giving five stars for the food. The pizza was neopolitan style with ingredients straight from Italy. The crust, cheese, and sauce was..."

Claire T

"THE BEST PIZZA EVER. It is SO hard to create the perfect Neapolitan style pizza at such a high altitude with really dry air, but these guys are..."

Nici Martin

"Unbelievable experience! Everything was so so tasty! We had the Bruschetta, Carbonara and one of the Pizzas which I don’t remember the name but it..."

Caitlin Thompson

"I enjoyed my pizza but my friend's was a bit burnt. Overall still..."

Jean Xu

"THis was a wonderful and very tasty dining experience, it was a great atmosphere and the staff was wonderful. The only complaint I have is that the..."

Mia Ostere

"Forever and always love this restaurant! For 10 years it’s been a fav and I’ve brought many friends and family here - never disappoints! Get the..."

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