Top Best Italian Restaurants in Calgary

"The gorgeous patio at Bonterra in the centre of Calgary’s downtown is an enclosed space which makes you feel as though you’re in the centre of a Tuscan villa. As you bask in the fresh air and natural outdoor décor, you can choose from a menu of Italian-inspired dishes made with local Alberta ingredients. And if you’re out for patio drinks, you can stop in for a glass of wine on the terrace!"

"The closest thing you’ll find to Tuscany in Calgary, this longtime Calgary favourite specializes in upscale takes on rustic Italian cuisine. In the winter, Bonterra’s dining room is cozy and welcoming, but when the weather is warm, be sure to request a spot on the restaurant’s lush backyard patio"

"Bonterra Trattoria is a highly underrated spot in YYC’s inner-city. With a menu and patio designed with Italy in mind, this carb-friendly haven is absolutely delicious and is one of the cutest restaurants around. Some of the best pasta in Calgary, great wine, and a European escape on the patio?"

"Another pioneer of Calgary’s modern restaurant scene, UNA Pizza + Wine was instrumental in starting Calgary’s thin-crust pizza craze and continues to make some of the best pizza in the city. With a no reservations policy, there is often a queue, but classics like the prosciutto pizza and the kale Caesar salad or bar snacks like the walnut-stuffed medjool dates are worth any wait. If you need your pizza pronto, there’s also a takeaway shop next door with a hidden wine bar in the back."

"Opened by husband and wife Kelly Black and Jayme MacFayden after their pizza experiences from trips to San Francisco, UNA Pizza + Wine serves Californian inspired, thin-crust pizza on stone deck ovens. I really enjoyed their thin crust pizza which was crispy on the bottom and chewy in the middle. I tried the Beltline Pizza because I found the use of maple syrup as sauce was quite interesting."

"Una may be known for its amazing pizza, but this bustling 17th Avenue spot also offers some great pasta like the house-made gnocchi and rotating seasonal features. Address: 618 17 Ave SW, CalgaryPhone: 403-453-1183. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram"

"Image SourceWith modern exposed-brick interior, this fine diner promises masterfully executed, memorable, simple, vibrant and delicious Canadian cuisine with some beautiful dishes like the Italian-inspired Cioppino and Agnolotti. It’s the best place in town to satiate your love for Italian and European cuisine at affordable prices.Address: 111 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4. Suggested Read:8 Indian Restaurants In Calgary If You Simply Cannot Live Without Desi Food"

"Located in the heart of downtown Calgary on historic Stephen Avenue, Blink Restaurant & Bar offers a unique fine-dining experience. Their menu changes each season to ensure its freshness and each dish is made with ingredients supplied by local and organic farms. You will be well taken care of by Blink’s top-notch service in a comfortable, modern, classy atmosphere."

"1012 17th Avenue S.W. The large, west-facing patio at this casual Italian restaurant is full of flowers and even has a herb garden. A sunny spot to enjoy a signature pizza and a glass of wine.cibocalgary.com"

"The home of one of Calgary’s first hidden spaces can be found cloaked behind rich velvet curtains high above the popular beer hall National on 10th. This speakeasy looks like a page out of Hugh Hefner’s personal photo album and specializes in the namesake brown liquor, while National also includes additional secret spaces like a hidden private dining room that very few locals even know about. See if you can find it!"

"Situated on Calgary’s trendy uptown 17th Avenue, Model Milk sits inside a former dairy building – the first to use trucks to move milk across Alberta. The building’s history is palpable in the restaurant, with a prominent white cow’s head suspended artfully over its entrance, and a cozy lounge, once used as a milkshake and ice-cream bar. The menu is revised every few weeks to ensure the best local and regional products are incorporated."

"A post shared by anew table (@anewtable) on Jun 13, 2017 at 7:56pm PDT. If you and your babe like to make quick decisions, this spot offers a three-course or five-course prix-fixe menu (no a la carte, wine pairings are optional). Address: 3574 Garrison Gate SWPhone: 403-727-1277"

"Starting my circuit of trying the "top" or "highly recommended" restaurants in Calgary according to google and Yelp. Model Milk has some really good vibes -…”more"

"One thing about Calgary’s bar scene is its tendency to ebb and flow together through current trends. Barcades (bar + arcade) are the hottest thing in clubs since a dance floor these days and new kid on the block Greta Bar pulls out all the stops. With its colourful atmosphere, pumping music, 50 games, two floors, indoor food truck serving globally inspired street eats and yes, even a dance floor, Greta takes adult entertainment (of a different kind) to the next level."

"Located at Hotel Arts, a great place to stay in Calgary, the Yellow Door Bistro combines classic elegance with a whimsical contemporary twist. The chefs aim to provide the same classic ingredients with contemporary flair in what they serve. The weekend brunch buffet offers hot selections that change daily; every morning, the chef prepares a tasty surprise in the le creuset mini cocottes."

"Enjoy on-trend, all-day dining at the Yellow Door Bistro, a popular brunch spot with beautifully designed interiors and a laid-back atmosphere at the Hotel Arts. It offers boutique buffet options – all served in classic Le Creuset cookware. Alternatively, take your pick from the à la carte menu, featuring stylishly plated dishes with contemporary and seasonal twists."

"A photo posted by The Fine Diner Bistro (@finedinerbistro) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:04am PST. The Fine Diner has a breakfast and brunch menu will dishes like Banana Bread French Toast, Pulled Pork Hash, and the Turkey Florentine Omelette. Try any of those or take a trip down “Benny Lane” and order one of their six droolworthy benedicts."

"A post shared by LeVilla Restaurant (@levillawestcalgary) on Sep 18, 2013 at 3:36pm PDT. If you believe that the way to your boo’s heart is through the stomach, this place will make them fall head over heels for you as it serves up everything from red wine braised bison short ribs to lobster tail in a white wine cream sauce. Address: 851 Sirocco Drive SWPhone: 403-217-9699"

"Guests can dine-in in their quaint, cozy, fish shack on Edmonton Trail. Joey’s was started in 1985 by legendary seafood lover Joe Klassen whose vision was to create a friendly, just around the corner type of seafood restaurant. Since opening the first restaurant in Calgary, they have grown to be Canada’s largest seafood restaurant chain with 39 locations across North America."

"At its new location just off the banks of the Bow River in Eau Claire, Oceana boasts Calgary’s largest selection of fresh fish. The restaurant has views of the Prince’s Island Park, its pathways, and has a summer garden patio. Oceana offers guests seating in their contemporary and comfortable dining rooms by the large fireplaces with leather club chairs or in an intimate clamshell booth."

"First on the list originated from Modern Steak and know wants to introduce guests to Modern Ocean. They have revolutionized the steakhouse into a seafood restaurant & oyster bar. Modern Ocean is the definitive destination for seafood in Calgary."