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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.6
4.6
2377 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Executive Chef Domenic Tudda spent his childhood years learning of Italian cuisine while his family owned and operated Stromboli's restaurant in Calgary. He furthered his education by undergoing extensive culinary training in Italy and has been able to continue his parent's legacy of bringing unique and incredibly authentic Italian dining to Calgarians. One of the most revered of these ventures is Ristorante Pulcinella, where Domenic first earned distinction when his international training crossed borders and entered Calgary in the spring of 2006. One of the few APN (Associazione Pizzaioli Napolitani) certified pizzerias in the world, Domenic has been able to showcase his culinary skills, incredible wine knowledge, and passion for Italian cuisine to provide Calgary with a truly artistic, original and delicious experience not soon to be forgotten. Certainly not your classical North American pizza, it's definitely different, but definitely delicious.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, featuring "delicious pizza and pasta" alongside a vast wine selection. Friendly staff and "fantastic lunch specials" enhance the dining experience, making it a top choice in Calgary.

2,377 Reviews
  1. Alessandra

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious pizza with fresh ingredients. On top of that, the staff is kind and welcoming. The manager was also very helpful with my reservation. Definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

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  2. BruceS

    Calgary10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was really good Place is very loud

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  3. Tanya

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Thank you for your hospitality

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  4. James

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Pizza well served with an efficient friendly waiter. The place was buzzing so it could be described as noisy.

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  5. MattT

    Calgary6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Though the dessert was fantastic (tiramisu and the pudding), the meal was just okay. I had pesto fettuccine, nothing special and my daughter had marghereta pizza which was very blackened. Service was great, but not sure if we’ll return.

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  6. Jodie

    Vancouver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server didn’t seem like she wanted to be there. 100% disinterested. Service was very slow.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Huge portions and reasonable price compared to other good Italian restaurants. Pizza was very good but the Arancini stole the show!

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  8. Tammea VIP

    Vancouver141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a family dinner here, last minute on a cold Tuesday evening. The staff is always warm and welcoming, the appetizer meatballs arrived in record time to keep our grandson happy as we sat down and gathered. Jamie was an exceptional server and we enjoyed all our choices of pizza and wine. Thanks!!

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  9. Megan

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! Service, food, atmosphere can't beat it! 100% recommend this place

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  10. Chris

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the lasagna which was delicious. The service was a bit slow, but it was a busy night so thst’s understandable. Our server was very good and apologized for the delay. It was noisy, again because it was busy, so I would have preferred a little less noise to facilitate having a conversation. Overall, it was very good and I’ll go back again.

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FAQs

Pulcinella does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Pulcinella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 283-1166.

Pulcinella is rated 4.6 stars by 2377 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pulcinella

1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
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