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Cardinale, Calgary, AB

Cardinale

4.8
4.8
1511 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Cardinale - An Italian Joint located in Victoria Park. Hand-crafted cocktail, fresh pasta, locally sourced meats & produce paired with fine wine. Street parking.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 264-6046
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    3rd Street SE
  • Parking details
    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant - Not available on Saddledome event nights. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 1,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinale in Calgary is a standout Italian restaurant, praised for its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "delicious cocktails." The "calamari is the best," and the pasta is "pure Italian" with a delightful twist. The atmosphere is cozy, making it a perfect choice for pre-event dining or special occasions.

1,511 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Our servers were friendly and attentive. The drinks were delicious and interesting with super cute names. And the food. The food was unbelievably delicious. Highly recommend the carpaccio. It is the best I've ever eaten. One of the best dining out experiences I've had in a very long time.

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  2. Courtney

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service! I so wish I had taken a picture of the wine list. We had an amazing bottle of Syrah but I cannot remember the name.

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  3. April

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, the calamari, the broccolini, and the Barrada, and for dinner, the pasta yummy. Excellent service.

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  4. George

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I just found our new goto Italian restaurant! Graham and all the wait staff were wonderful and welcoming. Graham’s knowledge of menu offerings was very helpful. The food was exceptional and fully reminded me about the food I ate during my long term stay in Italy. I unequivocally recommend this restaurant for anyone interested in authentic Italian food.

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  5. Tasha

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fabulous we had a great time! Food was delicious, servers went above and beyond!

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  6. Devin

    VIP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding. Excellent, prompt, professional service & impeccable food. Nice to see a restaurant that truly embodies hospitality values. Go eat here.

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  7. Kenneth

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, as well as the wine choice. Service and food delivery was great and well timed , however it was a quiet Monday evening with outside temperatures of -25C. That said it was very cosy and pleasant inside. I forget the servers name, but he was excellent, he knows the menu and his wines. Overall a very pleasant surprise and so convenient to our residence.

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  8. Kim

    VIP

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this spot. Food and ambiance are terrific.

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  9. Bruce

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Italian food close to the Saddledome. Highy recommend 👌

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  10. Darren

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari was the best ever. Veal was 'ok' a bit tough and very salty. Nice flavour overall. Squid ink pasta was interesting. The seafood in it was well cooked. Very neat restaurant in an old house. It has a great atmosphere but is loud.

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FAQs

Cardinale does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

Cardinale is rated 4.8 stars by 1511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cardinale

401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd Street SE
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant - Not available on Saddledome event nights. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 264-6046
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046
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