Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Calgary

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Calgary? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vero Bistro Moderne

4.8

4.8 (2140)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Chef Jenny believes strongly in the importance of fresh, healthy food while supporting the local community and strives to create flavourful inspired cuisine using high quality ingredients sourced from a variety of trusted local producers. Featured small plates include black truffle arancini, ahi tuna crudo-horseradish aioli, kumquat salsa and the Signature Sweet Potato Gnocchi with wild boar bacon and gorgonzola, as well as more substantial offerings, such as house made tortellini stuffed with mortadella with a slow cooked pork ragu, Steak Frites-New York steak with peppercorn sauce, truffle parmesan frites, and the signature Seafood Platter!
Discover why we are rated the best restaurant in Calgary and fourth in Canada on TripAdvisor.

Top review

Brooke

Dined 3 days ago

Had a really lovely, romantic dinner here for Valentines Day

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Experience

Seafood Platter Special - Every Thursday!

Carino

4.8

4.8 (1071)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Mission

About the restaurant

Carino is an Japanese and Italian fusion restaurant located in the Mission neighborhood in Calgary Canada. Japanese taste with Italian twist and vice versa.
All reservations are limited to 2 hours. Thank you for your understanding.

Top review

Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

Carino was fantastic! Their Valentine’s Day special was so outstanding and we were able to get lucky with a secluded table for the evening. The service was outstanding and everyone that came to our table was so lovely.

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Popular dish

Sakura Parfait

Popular dish

Spicy "Wagyu Bolognese" Miso Ramen

Popular dish

Nutella Basque Cheesecake

Mercato - Mission

4.8

4.8 (1458)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Mission, Mercato brings rustic Italian culture to Calgary. Guests can come in for lunch or head in for dinner and wine for a romantic evening or just to enjoy time with the family. Dishes are served family style, which means there is plenty to share with others in the group.

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NATALIE

Dined today

I brought my mom here for a special dinner. Every thing was just perfect.

DOPO

4.8

4.8 (163)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

DOPO, meaning 'after' in Italian, is an intimate dining experience in the lower level of Elizabeth Square in Marda Loop, Calgary. Inspired by D.O.P, its predecessor restaurant, DOPO has been reimagined by Executive Chef, David Leeder and Owner, Tony Migliarese. With strong opinions from Mamma Rose, of course.

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If you need to contact us, please text (403) 826-6594, email info@dopoyyc.com, or message us on Instagram @dopo.yyc. We will do our best to respond to you as soon as we can.

Ci vediamo dopo!

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JasmeenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The lasagna, ravioli and eggplant are to die for!

Villa Firenze

4.8

4.8 (1628)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Villa Firenze, where family tradition meets culinary excellence! With over 30 years of experience in authentic Italian cuisine, we take pride in crafting dishes that are a true celebration of flavour and heritage.

Indulge in our carefully curated menu, featuring homemade pastas, savoury entrees, and delectable desserts that are sure to delight your palate. Our welcoming ambiance radiates elegance and warmth, creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

Make your dining experience even more special with our extensive and award-winning wine list, perfectly complementing every dish and enhancing your meal. Join us at Villa Firenze for a culinary journey that embraces tradition, taste, and the spirit of family. Discover why our guests keep coming back for more, as we blend sophistication with heartfelt hospitality to create cherished dining memories.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined today

Great food and amazing service . A perfect date night

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Popular dish

Tiramisu

Popular dish

Cannelloni alla Fiorentina

Niko's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1411)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located just minutes away from downtown Calgary, in trendy Kensington, Niko’s offers a diverse menu with big flavours at modest prices. Enjoy dinner and lunch seven days a week in our modern restaurant.

Niko’s is perfect for sharing wine, stories, and food with friends and family. The atmosphere is always lively and full of excitement!

Please note that all reservations 6:00pm and earlier are welcome to dine until 7:30pm, as our second seating begins at that time.

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DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our favourite restaurant in Calgary hands down. Unreal food and atmosphere.

Cardinale

4.8

4.8 (1512)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

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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Joel

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent as always. The place never disappoints us.

Lina's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (83)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Lina’s Trattoria is about experiencing real Italian roots through our food in a welcoming environment.
Our dishes are crafted to make your heart feel good, reminiscent of the comfort meals you’d enjoy at a family gathering in Italy with a touch of elevation to each dish.
We offer a simple menu with seafood, small plates, pizza, pasta, and entrées, all prepared with the finest ingredients and of course a lot of love. Best enjoyed with one of our cocktails or amazing selections of wines.

Top review

Gabriela

Dined 2 days ago

The food and dining experience was wonderful. I will definitely be booking to come here again!

Sorella

4.8

4.8 (453)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

At Sorella, we serve you with the big-hearted warmth of our Italian heritage. Our name means Sister, embracing the idea that everyone who comes through our door will be treated like a member of our extended family.

On the menu, you’ll find traditional dishes with a twist, showcasing only the highest quality ingredients. Shareable, seasonal and refreshing

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Moe

Dined 2 days ago

This is the best italian trattoria in the city! Everything from the service to the appetizers to the main courses and desserts were superb, atmosphere and ambience is perfect for occasions and date nights. 11/10 highly recommend!

Mercato - West

4.7

4.7 (686)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located in West Springs, Mercato brings rustic Italian culture to Calgary. Guests can come in for lunch or dinner and wine for a romantic evening or just to enjoy time with the family. Dishes are served family style, and centered around the celebration of the Italian table and culture simultaneously.

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Catherine

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, pleasant atmosphere. We enjoyed our dinner

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