TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

La Brezza Ristorante

85/100 (3175 ratings)

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"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..."

Caylene F

"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..."

Dree Mjh

"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..."

Alisa Boysis

"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..."

Carissa

"Great ambience; phenomenal food and great service from friendly staff. The calamari is a must try!!! I will return here again and..."

Lionel

"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..."

Joce

"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..."

Shelley Balla

"Absolutely love the food! The appetizer calamari and the bruschetta are amazing. Homemade pasta also excellent, sad that Marco Abdi is no longer..."

Melanie Glynn

"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..."

David B

"Awesome food. Great food and great atmosphere. And nice and quiet. We will..."

Dickk

"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!..."

Ladyzen01

"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..."

Hopeebear

"Great Dining Experience. Cheerful and very friendly service from the staff, they pay so much attention and are very helpful with any questions...."

Sami.h.khattab

"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)..."

D.torris

"Good food. The food was good. It was a nice place to..."

Burtondj

"Wonderful atmosphere. I scored huge points, " in taking care of my girlfriend " by taking her hereThe food was great and well priced, the..."

Rolias

"Excellent service and food. The food is really delicious, and the service is..."

Lisa

"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..."

The Unknown Critic

"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..."

Lankanlioness

"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..."

Nikoas

"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..."

Rick-harper90

"BEST Italian in yyc. This restaurant is AMAZING, a family run gem located in NE Calgary. Delicious food, quick and attentive service, cozy and..."

Alinar

"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..."

Spice Girl

"Fantastic. This place is just fantastic and so are the people.... Will continue to eat..."

Flavourpunch

"AMAZING STAFF AND FOOD. The staff, the food, the service overall and the owner = AWESOME restaurant experience!!! Absolutely must try!..."

Sarahs

"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..."

TuscanyJoe

"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..."

Marcel

"Excellent food, service, and ambiance! My bookclub met here last Monday and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food is fresh and the flavours varied..."

Linda

"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..."

Larrytheadman

"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..."

Sean Rice

"Best restaurant, best service, best calamari, best pasta. I simply cannot say enough good things about this..."

Food Lover

"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..."

Schutta

"The food was amazing and they provided our table with excellent..."

CM

"Awesome..."

Basha

"Excellent. Amazing food and outstanding service!!! Will go back soon..."

PV

"Great...as usual.. The bruschetta & calamari appetizers were terrific as were my Gamberi Alla Marco and my wife's Veal Pescatore. We have been..."

Bobkimlee

"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...."

Pamleiper

"Fantastic. Loved the food, the place, it's ambiance and the ever so warm service. Looking forward to my next..."

Bolanle

"Awesome Food!!!. What a great little place. Will be going there again and..."

Tfleming

"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..."

Chevyyyc

"Great..."

Tony

"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..."

Ron

"Fantastic service. Incredible food. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend this to..."

Albert

"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..."

Fandancini Gomez

"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..."

Suzetron

"Food was typical Italian...not amazing but good and service was attentive. Perhaps a tad squishy in here..."

Lee_aaron16

"Excellent Dinner with Friends. Had dinner - great casual atmosphere for friends. Marco is a charm! The food was excellent - I had a seafood linguini..."

Debbie Saidyfye

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Milagros

"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..."

Secret Diner

"Amazing restaurant. Cozy atmosphere and Marco is nice person with easy smile . I strongly recommend..."

Danielle

"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..."

Melynda

"Delicious! Will come back..."

Tiffany Loretta Hearst

"Love it. Food was great, the owner was fantastic, can't wait to go back..."

Jtallick

"Small, cute intimate restaurant! I have no complaints, the food and the service was awesome. I recommend everyone to try this place out. Great..."

Sheldon

"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..."

Chelsey Enriquez

"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..."

Curtis Carrier

"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..."

Rosalee Mosson

"Fantastic outdoor patio, authentic Italian food in a relaxed..."

Olumide Ajala

"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..."

Melissa Heng

"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..."

Genn X

The Lake House

85/100 (1739 ratings)

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"My wife and I had our wedding here. The moment we saw The Lake House, we knew it would be the place we tied the knot. The staff was very..."

Ryan Ackers

"My husband and I originally experienced the quality and oustanding restaurant experience, implemented by the owners of The Lake House, when they had..."

Kathleen Melissa Stirling

"I recommended The Lake House as a dinner option to get together with some old friends. When we arrived we were given the option of being seated in..."

Cheryl Denton

"Our favorite place for brunch in Calgary. Rare Waterfront venue with excellent food and service. Good value..."

Greg Tomchuk

"Super, we have dined several times and even attended a wedding at this location, food is wonderful, wine fantastic and service is great, thank you..."

Monica Stewart-Bittner

"Our wedding at the Lake House was everything and more! First of all the venue is gorgeous on it's own, it doesn't take much decor to compliment the..."

Ellena Barry

"Great food, service was excellent, views are fantastic, rustic atmosphere, but a little noisy when it gets..."

Eric Kirk

"Gorgeous setting, amazing food and wine and service was first..."

Ingrid Huldal

"Amazing setting, service and the best food... what a gem in the SE....so glad we found..."

Louise Sanna

"Our son was married at The Lake House a year ago. It was a wonderful venue, the atmosphere perfect and the staff went beyond with terrific service...."

Bonnie MacRae

"My husband made a last minute reservation and we still got the best table by the window, overlooking the lake. Food was superb and most of all, me..."

Judy Hickman

"Had a nice dinner with family. Service was great and the food was amazing. The mussels and the home made ice cream were to die for!😍I strongly..."

J

"Nice atmosphere, good service. I’d love to come back during the summer and sit in the patio. We were here for brunch, I had the duck croquettes and..."

Big_Spoon

"Located on beautiful Lake Bonavista, in mid-January a pond hockey dream with more leisurely skaters making a path around the perimeter, The Lake..."

Michael U.

"We made reservations and upon arrival I noticed that the servers/waitresses were not smiling. I specifically requested to seat near the lake view and..."

Genegie

"Outstanding service and the interior of this place is beautiful! ..."

Kathy Ta

"Amazing view of Bonavista lake!!! They even have a patio! The food was amazing and the service was very good. They had a very good selection of..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"My siblings and I decided to take our Mom here for a Mothers Day surprise, and it was a huge hit!We grew up in Lake Bonavista, basically..."

Jennlikesbeer

"Love this place. Upscale but with a casual approach. Killer wine list. Even sitting at the bar for some appies and a glass of wine is completely..."

Paul Partlo

"I’ve always enjoyed the food from CRMR and was less than happy when they vacated The Ranche. I finally made it to The Lake House where they have..."

Office Broccoli

"Have always been a fan of this company and was happy to find this gem nearby. Knowledgable staff, high quality service, delicious food and beautiful..."

Jennifer Cooke

"Great service and great food. Atmosphere is excellent. Desserts aren't their forte but everything else made up for it. Highly recommend this..."

Snacker

"Excellent food, the service and the environment is great, I've been there a few times and never been disappointed. The brunch is great and if you..."

Carlos Bernal

"Downtown Dining in the Burbs. Great spot for a special occasion and so nice not to have the expensive cab ride home that is typically required if you..."

Canyongirl53

"Nice. I use to dine here years ago when it was called the Inn on the Lake.. glad to see that it reopened. lovely restaurant with good food and..."

Scott.duncan1959

"Second visit to the lake house...yum! Beautiful fresh oysters to start. My husband's favourite dish on the planet is their caribou dish. I had the..."

Kelly

"Melt in my mouth delicious.. What a pleasant change since the last time we visited this facility, new management and staff. Our waiter was very..."

Susan Graham Tam

"First time to this restaurant and we loved it! Huge wine list, crab cakes were excellent, our mains were cooked perfectly. Great..."

Nancy

"Yes "I like it" well sort of. The food was delicious however, the server was clumsy at best. At a Resturant of this level I would expect the staff to..."

Christian

"Great setting for a Special Get Together. We enjoyed a very nice dinner/evening with special friends in a great setting. Left all the work and effort..."

Joanne Lennon

"Stunning space!. When we got to the Lake House, unfortunately we could only order from the limited menu, however everything we tried was amazing! We..."

Ashley Underwood

"Its nice to have restaurants in the south were you can go and enjoy from scratch type food and a local pint (except the Grolsch on tap?). I like..."

Jugdish

"A fabulous evening at a wonderful restaurant. A cozy and welcoming environment awaits each guest at the top of the stairs. A beautiful rustic..."

Nikki

"We has dinner there last Saturday and we found the restaurant, the good and the service to be excellent. Not sure what the other reviewer experienced..."

Stuparnell

"HistoricRomance. History mixed with warm lighting and great service - along a beautiful field lit by gaslamp.... It's worth booking a table..."

Awake

"Superb!. We don't usually splurge on fine dining like this, but WORTH EVERY PENNY! We loved everything, and if you're not sure what to get, ask the..."

Spice

"EXCELLENT!!!. The Ranche will be moving to Lake Bonavista early 2014, their last time open will be December 31st. My boyfriend and I wanted to..."

K_macnabb

"Excellent. Had dinner here 3 times the past several months, had superior service, and excellent food every time. This place is a gem in South Calgary..."

Dany

"A MUST for Brunch lovers!. I've been to The Ranche for Brunch, Lunch, and dinner now, and by FAR my favourite is their brunch offerings. I've had..."

Mrs. Nomnom

"Food was very authentic Calgarian with a lovely setting. Not kiddy friendly..."

Hopelessly Hungry

"Consistently Excellent. Having been to the Ranche several times for both brunch and dinner, the service is great each time and the food even better!..."

Lance R

"Wow! Phenomenal food!. A bit hard to find, we almost gave up, but it was totally worth the detour and some disoriented roaming around the parking..."

Ekaterina

"Nice place. Romantic. Great place for special dinner or lunch. Prices were reasonable. Food was delicious. Looking forward to..."

Numcook

"Great place for a special dinner. Was not completely blown away with my meal, but it was solid and the atmosphere was spectacular with professional..."

Grant

"Doesn't get the accolades it deserves. Maybe it's the out-of-the-way location or the reputation as a place you go for weddings but The Ranche is..."

Slaw

"Anniversary Dinner. Every year we go to a different resturant for our anniversary. We keep coming back, the experience here is amazing, awesome..."

Mfriesen

"Thank You. Thank you to The Ranche Restaurant and all the staff for a fantastic dinning experience saturday evening. The food the wine the desert..."

Robert Evans

"Romance is in the air. My hubby and I moved to the area and knew of the Ranche so we decided to go one night. We sat on the veeranda under the plants..."

Jenn

"A good experience. This restaurant is always fun to go to. I like sitting by the window, deer or something is bound to show up and eat in the garden..."

SeaJay

"Wedding Reception. I had my wedding reception there a few months ago. My guests had a wonderful experience. I thought the food was definitely up to..."

Office Broccoli

"Awesome!. Located wayyyy down south in Fish Creek Park The Ranche will be worth your trip. Their seasonal menu rotations are always spot on. My last..."

Ureviewcalgary.com

"It was absolutely delicious and I want to eat this again. And again. And again!..."

Peaches

"a wonderful place to eat for any occasion - whether it's for a romantic night out, a party or gathering, it's just a nice place! It's great for..."

Elsie Hui

"Located wayyyy down south in Fish Creek Park The Ranche will be worth your trip. Their seasonal menu rotations are always spot on. My last meal (Nov...."

Ureviewcalgary.com

"Came for dinner for our Anniversary. The food was excellent. I think the flavours and combinations are very creative and hats off to the chef. Our..."

Michael Palarchio

"It's a bit of a weird feeling driving towards a fine dining restaurant located beside a Safeway and questioning whether you're being directed to the..."

Michael Yuan

"The meals were great. Portion for the chicken Supreme was great, the flavors excellent. The Bisson was tasty and the ribeye was well done and..."

Jason Martin

"High end dining without the pretentiousness. The Lake House is a classic establishment that has kept up with the times. Both of our meals were..."

Boris Vujanovic

"Very pleasant atmosphere, not very busy at lunch. Nice setting at table, safe distanced. Attentiveness and polite service. Delicious meals,..."

Maria Sporea

"Loved it!!! The food was amazing our waiter was always topping up our drinks I didn't have to ask for one thing!!! I will recommend this place to..."

Anna Cud

"We had our wedding here April 2022 and it was amazing! Beautiful venue, great service, good vibes- an overall memorable night,..."

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