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Bonterra Trattoria, Calgary, AB

Bonterra Trattoria

4.7
4.7
3340 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
Italy is a country of breathtaking beauty - both the land and the people. It is this beauty that is the inspiration for Bonterra, a lively and spirited Italian Trattoria.

Chef Joseph Lavergne prepares contemporary Italian fare with the emphasis on simple, fresh ingredients with an exciting twist. Experience the passions of Italy in our casual dining room; on our stunning Tuscan terrace; or in the Wine Room for a more private event.

Our vibrant cuisine perfectly reflects the passions, style, and gusto that is the Italian way of life.

We are excited to have launched SUNDAY BRUNCH, join us every Sunday from 10am-3pm for dishes like eggs benedict, brioche french toast, mimosas and more.

PARKING: Complimentary three hour parking is available in the Indigo lot located behind the restaurant. Entrance to the lot is on 10th Ave SW, across from MEC. Come inside via the back entrance, and register your license plate on the Indigo tablet inside, found in front of the hostess stand.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 29 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (403) 262-8480

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Lavergne

  • Private party facilities

    Bonterra Trattoria would love to host your next corporate event or private party! Our wine room seats up to 35 people and can be divided to more intimate spaces to accommodate smaller groups, while our main floor seats up to 80 guests, and a 160 for a full restaurant standing cocktail event.

  • Private party contact

    Carly Thompson: (877) 223-0313

  • Neighbourhood

    Calgary

  • Cross Street

    10 Ave. S

  • Parking Details

    Our parking lot is on the East side of the restaurant and is accessible from 10th Ave S, please validate your license plate at the hostess stand. There are also plenty of parking meters along 10th and 11th Avenues.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Great for fine wines

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Good was excellent. Pasta dishes were full satisfaction for all 4 of us. Appetizers were great. Server was a bit on the harsh side but great ambiance on their enclosed patio.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The server was doing her max to give us attention vut I think they were too busy. Food was good, apps were the highlight of the night and wine is a bit overpriced. Overall very good dinner.
  3. Khuebs

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I dined here to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing night. Food was fantastic, service was great! Our server Copelan was extremely knowledgeable and gave great recommendations! Will definitely be back!
  4. CatherineC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A nice place to eat that is slightly more upscale but not stuffy. The food was quite good and the waitress we had was very kind. Would come back!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The patio is one of the best in the city. Our server Scott was personable and the food was delicious as always.
  6. JRSOMEWHERE

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great location for a date night. This was our second time visiting Bonterra. We both tried the 4 course dinner menu ( salad , pasta dish, main and dessert ). The salad and pasta dish were amazing. Sadly, the last two courses were disappointing. The main dish featured tenderloin and roasted carrots, neither of which were cooked particularly well. The small tenderloin was so rare, it was raw and cold to the touch, and the carrots were inconsistently cooked. Lastly the dessert was a ricotta cheesecake. In our opinion, it was OK, more savoury than sweet. Offering a 4 course meal to showcase different dishes is a great way for patrons to try new things. In this case, the execution was not there. I feel there is a expectation with a set four course meal with no substitutions or options that everything is a hit. This was not.
  7. LaelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was beautiful on the terrace. I enjoyed the tasting menu and had a beautiful ambience. The food was top notch and the service was also amazing. I highly recommend.
  8. Shane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As an Italian who makes my own pasta and other dishes from scratch, it's difficult to find "Nonna's" quality. This is a definitely a go to when I'm not feeling like making Italian myself.
  9. Vivi

    Calgary

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tiramisu is out of this world !! Absolutely the best I’ve tasted.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The service sucked this time, but the food is always pretty good.
  11. ToddG

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and food was excellent! Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Food was tasty, delicious and authentic. We’ll be coming back again.
  12. AllanH

    Calgary

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    From start to finish..a delightful experience for our family! Celebrating my 80th at Bonterra will be a fond memory Staff was outstanding, food quality and servings exceptional Music should be light, unobtrusive, perhaps classical and as background as opposed to forefront.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here four time’s amazing every time if your looking for a dining experience no matter lunch or dinner I truly believe you can not be disappointed definitely one of the best in calgary
  14. IanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Theresa was knowledgeable, very friendly and made for a complete experience. Patio was great as always and kitchen was strong.
  15. DanielC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service good food reasonable prices good atmosphere will come back.
  16. FANNY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My daughter and I liked the ambience very much. Ordered six items one of which never arrived at the table as server forgot. However it was a welcome accident since we ordered too much and didn’t factor in the richness of the dishes. For drinks we tried two seasonal cocktails. Lovely. Our Order: Formaggio di Capra, perfect for two people to share. Very delicious Insalata di Cato, this was a very delicious salad however as tasty as the dressing was, it was wayyyy too much. Order on the side. Too drenched. Veal Meatballs were too tight and the sauce was clumpy and tasteless. Agnello, lamb stew. Very delicious but would recommend ordering the House-Made Focaccia on the side. Large enough for two moderate eaters to share. And lastly a side of asparagus with a weird truffle egg salad concoction drenched in oil. Honestly, it was wayyy too saturated with oil for us to enjoy. Slightly odd dish. The Calamari never showed up but towards the end of our meal it was a welcome mistake as we were stuffed. Overall a few hit and misses. If you are an experience cook and dine out often, you will be more opinionated than the average person. The menu isn’t very descriptive so ask lots of follow up questions.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyable evening. Food was excellent. Ambience was nice for earlier in the year.
  18. Guido

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!! As always. You won't be disappointed!
  19. FloG

    Miami - Dade

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very good. Service was spotty. Their gnocchi's surprisingly delicious, the mix of mint with the lemony sauce goes great with it.
  20. ChelseaC

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal as always! The seasonal selections are fantastic.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Sadly they were out of the steak and that’s one of the reasons we wanted to come to the restaurant for a celebratory meal. We only we told after we ordered our food. We sat in the upper corner of the wine room which does feel like you’re away from the atmosphere because it’s partitioned and secluded.
  22. MikMak

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dine inside or on the garden-esque patio, it’s a lovely spot for a date or celebration or a just-want-some-pasta Tuesday! The staff are knowledgeable about the food and beverage menu and are kind to young and old. We had the focaccia (fresh and yum), the olives, calamari (a must try), the Angry Shrimp (perfect spice level) and the steak. Amazing meal! As always, Bonterra meets or exceeds our expectations! Oh, and the tiramisu? Perfection IMO.
  23. dianneA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday brunch on Mother’s Day was delicious and The weather was spectacular so we were fortunate enough to enjoy the patio. I am never disappointed with the food nor the ambiance at Bonterra Trattoria
  24. CarlaV

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    One of my favourite resin Calgary! The service, cleanliness and ambiance are all still impressive. The food has suffered a bit. The Mother’s Day brunch lobster eggs Benedict was smothered in sauce and the lobster portion was minimal. The food used to be outstanding. I still recommend eating there.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Mother’s Day brunch. Had the lobster ricotta Benny. It was insanely delicious! I will without a doubt be back for it again. They will now be open on Sundays for brunch and I can’t wait to go back. With so many inner city brunch options, it takes something pretty spectacular to have me itching to go back asap.
  26. GordonJ

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for Mother’s Day The breakfast was exceptional, staff were attentive and pleasant
  27. shelaghg

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food , great service.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time there in a while, and the food and drinks were fantastic. 10/10 would recommend.
  29. SabinaA

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    One of Calgary’s best restaurants! Incredible food and beautiful ambiance, highly recommend for special occasions and date nights.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal, superb service and lovely surroundings!!!
  31. ScottG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant.. awesome servers.. awesome food!!!10/10 would recommend!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was amazing except that we were in a rush and the kitchen was slow getting our food out, so that was disappointing. But can’t wait to go back though! One of the best patios in Calgary!
  33. Calgarian1

    Calgary

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the patio! Can’t wait until they have it fully decorated with flowers! Food is still one of the best in the city.
  34. chipb

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our most favourite restaurants in Calgary. Always a dependable venue for great food and service.
  35. SarahK

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The decor and atmosphere is nice. A blend of modern, and old-world Italian. I was the first customer to arrive for lunch on a weekday at 11:30, and I was dining alone, so maybe that explains the lack of service. The staff were friendly when they sat me, took my order, and then brought the bill, but otherwise no one took any notice of me, or came to check on anything. I ordered the Tagliatelle (spaghetti) Bolognese. It was quite plain. It was a lunch size (large fist) portion of pasta with no accompaniments for $27. Overall it wasn’t a terrible experience - I came for pasta, and that’s what I got, but I wasn’t really impressed by anything either. Maybe it would have been better if it were a busier time of the day.
  36. Brighton

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    It took 15 minutes until anyone came over to our table which was unfortunate. Food was great, service could improve.
  37. MrsNev

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Veal was rare, broccolini was literally swimming in oil so that no one at our table would touch it... asked if they could prepare it with less oil, to which the server told us that the chef refused to prepare it with less oil...?! What? (The other two dishes at our table were wonderful!)
  38. RobT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely patio, delicious food, great service, great for a date night
  39. Jordan

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The food was good but unfortunately our service was not. It was a busy night and they had many tables but for whatever reason our waitress got sent home because "it wasn't busy enough". They had 1 waiter trying to take care of 8 or 9 tables, a couple of which were 6+ people. It looked like there were 2 waitresses for the back section of the restaurant (who, once we got up to ask, started to come help our table) It took a very long time between courses and then once we finished our dinner, took over 30 minutes to get a dessert order in. We had to ask multiple times to have our water refilled and then at the end waited for 20 minutes to pay our bill. My fiance eventually had to get up and go to the bar to pay our bill. Disappointing as I had been looking forward to trying Bonterra but 3+ hours for dinner and dessert isn't great.
  40. FredandGinger

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat outside on a warm evening and enjoyed helpful, timing and engaging service. We all ordered different dishes and everyone was delighted. I would recommend Bonterra without hesitation.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bonterra Trattoria using the Order Online button. Bonterra Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 262-8480.

Bonterra Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 3340 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 29 times today
Google Map for Bonterra Trattoria

1016 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1K2

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    10 Ave. S

  • Neighbourhood

    Calgary

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Our parking lot is on the East side of the restaurant and is accessible from 10th Ave S, please validate your license plate at the hostess stand. There are also plenty of parking meters along 10th and 11th Avenues.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Lavergne

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (403) 262-8480

  • Private party facilities

    Bonterra Trattoria would love to host your next corporate event or private party! Our wine room seats up to 35 people and can be divided to more intimate spaces to accommodate smaller groups, while our main floor seats up to 80 guests, and a 160 for a full restaurant standing cocktail event.

  • Private party contact

    Carly Thompson: (877) 223-0313

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