CHARCUT University District

Name: CHARCUT University District
Address: 4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T3B 6K3
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

151 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

CHARCUT is a proud female majority-owned and operated destination restaurant and bar from Calgary’s CHAR Hospitality Group – founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. Our menu draws inspiration from Italian and Portuguese traditions, a nod to Connie’s heritage, while celebrating seasonal, artisanal, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From our handmade pastas and vegetable-forward sharing plates to our house-cured meats, butcher cuts, and rotisserie prime rib of Alberta beef, we take a back to basics, back to flavour approach by evolving simple ingredients. CHARCUT offers a true neighbourhood restaurant experience, a place to gather and connect over great food, drinks, conversation, and company.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Location
4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3
Neighbourhood
Calgary
Cross Street
McLaurin
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 3:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekdays 2 to 5 PM Half off all wine, beer, cocktails and our house housemade Salumeria & Formaggio No reservation needed, available at both locations
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
HALF-CUT @ CHARCUT aka it’s wine Wednesday! Come in for half-priced bottles of wine all day and night at both our downtown and University District locations.

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CHARCUT University District offers a vibrant dining experience in Calgary. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "amazing service," often highlighting the locally-sourced ingredients and creative menu. While the ambiance is lively, some find the noise a bit high. Overall, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable evening.

151 Reviews

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Tanya
VIP
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was delicious Sadly , service was not up to par
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Sean
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for our Anniversary and they made it super special! Delicious food, nice ambiance, super attentive staff. Definitely will come back for another special occasion!
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Ronny
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The music was loud. Cannot hear people talking. But, service and food were great.
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Jeffrey
VIP
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
A long hair was found in my meal. A disgusting breach of hygiene was met with an indifferent management response.
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Donna
VIP
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightful table for 2 by the fireplace with exceptional professional service from our server. Food and drinks came promptly and all dishes were outstanding - exceeding our expectations. Steak was done perfectly, crispy potatoes fan-tastic, the blistered tomatoes amazingly flavorful with cheesy sauce cleaned up with beautiful foccacia bread. The zucchini salad was a delightful surprise bursting with flavors all equally balanced. Bravo to our server and all the chefs in the kitchen. Its was a tremendous dining experience for us. Thank you.
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Jenniferr
VIP
Calgary
37 reviews
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to love it but it was honestly not that nice an experience. We tried the pork belly, the blistered tomatoes, the escargot and the prime rib. We would not recommend any of those dishes. Saturday evening so noise level was ridiculous and server was scarce. It was disappointing - perhaps going on a weekday would have been more pleasant, I don’t know.
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for taking the time to review us, Jenniferr. We are disappointed that we didn't live up to the high standards we have set on your visit, we appreciate the direct feedback. We are addressing the issues you have shared with us. Thank you again for your gift of feedback
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Jocelyn
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was really great, it was a bit noisy but the food was delicious and portioned well. Our waiter was attentive but not annoying and there was a warm ambiance.
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded 4 days ago
Your kinds words made our day, Jocelyn! Thank you for taking time to share the details of your dining experience. Glad to hear the service was on point. Hope to see you again soon!
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Scott
Calgary
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service and food was adequate, but nothing special. The entire evening was just about wrecked as we were ignored for several minutes waiting for a staff member to acknowledge our existence and to seat us for our reservation.
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the candid feedback Scott. We are disappointed to hear we did not make you feel welcomed or special. We're always striving to improve and your review is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more seamless experience.
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MA100
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great server, long wait between courses
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us ! We're happy to hear that your server was great, we're sorry to hear about the long wait between courses. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again.
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Mary Lou
VIP
Calgary
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening sharing appetizers with friends during the best happy hour! Charles was an amazing host/bartender!
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for sharing we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Happy Hour! We will let Charles know he was amazing! Hope to see you at Happy Hour again! IYKYK 50% off our house made Salumeria and drinks, weekdays 2 to 5 PM.
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FAQs

CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
McLaurin
Neighbourhood
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

CHARCUT University District

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is CHARCUT University District restaurant rated?

Is CHARCUT University District currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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