Cucina Market Bistro

Name: Cucina Market Bistro
Address: Eighth Avenue Place 515 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 1G1
Telephone: (587) 353-6565
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

671 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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It is our pleasure to welcome you to Cucina, our kitchen, our cuisine. Our food is based on the philosophy of “less is more”, allowing amazing ingredients to shine through preparations rooted in elegance and simplicity. Dishes are designed to be shared and enjoyed, in the same way we would on a Sunday at home.

A tavola, buon appetito!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(587) 353-6565
Website
http://www.eatcucina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matthew Batey
Catering
Full service catering available. Please contact Cucina directly for details.
Private party facilities
Cucina can accommodate private parties from 2 to 60 people for seated dining or stand up cocktail events. Please refer to our website to download our Private Events Package, or contact our events coordinator directly.
Private party contact
Diana Ellison: (587) 353-6565

Location
Eighth Avenue Place, 515 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G1
Neighbourhood
Calgary
Cross Street
Between 4th and 5th Streets SW on 8th Avenue
Parking Details
We will provide a voucher for maximum of 3 hours parking. Parkade access off of 9th Ave SW between 4th & 5th St SW
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve
$120.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Canape appetizer + 4 Course Dinner Menu curated by our culinary Team 1st Course: Lobster Bisque - shrimp & lobster, sea asparagus, lobster XO 2nd Course: Truffle Risotto - Perigold, Parmiggiano-Reggiano 3rd Course (choice of): Beef Wellington - pommes purée, maitake, red wine jus Duck - duck liver parfait, duck breast, potato pave, cherry jus Scallop - sunchoke cream, basil oil, lotus root chips, green pea, chervil 4th Course: Tiramisu - crepe, marsala. dark chocolate

Popular dishes

Cucina Breakfast$21.00
two eggs, 3pcs bacon, 2pcs breakfast sausage, hash, multigrain toast
Market Omelette$20.00
daily chef's choice with hash or green salad
Mushroom Frittata$21.00
6oz eggs, onion soffritto, oyster mushroom medley, parsley, parm, green salad
Apple Cinnamon French Toast$18.00
whipped cream, apple compote, maple syrup, toasted almond
Blackberry Yogurt Parfait
organic yogurt, granola, blackberry compote
Smoked Salmon Benedict$20.00
smoked salmon, spinach, bèarnaise suace, choice of hash or green salad
Avocado Toast Scrambled$19.00
avocado, tomato, bacon, green salad
Brisket & Hash$20.00
brisket, potato, scallion, 2 poached eggs, pepperonata
Caramelized Banana & Blackberry Oatmeal$17.00
toasted peanut, brown sugar, fresh fruit

Sides

Breakfast Sausage$4.00
Fruit Salad$6.00
Sourdough Bread$2.00
Avocado$4.00
Bacon (3 Pcs)$4.00
Extra Egg$2.00

What 671 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

671 Reviews

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Skups
Calgary
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
Had the burrata to start which was wonderful. The Ahi Tuna was so over salted along with the potatoes and broccolini that came with it. Not a fan.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gourmet menu, heavier lunch choices but food is excellent!
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Missjw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance is great, you can go in casual or date night. Food was terrific as always. Had some vegans with us and there were some amazing options for them . Service was impeccable. Wine list top notch. Will be back!
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Marianto
Calgary
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Consistently exceeds expectations
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went to Cucina with my friends. The food was excellent. We got the Gnocchi, Conchiglie, and the Burrata. All of us enjoyed our dinner! The ambiance and service was great!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, clean environment - tables are close together - noise in the moderate range - waiter and hostess were fantastic always checking in.
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DavidC
Calgary
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food and service. A little cramped in the space but not many options. Maybe a redesign is needed. Tad on the pricey side but a good option downtown in Calgary
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ColleenN
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
One main was fabulous, one was really good. Appetizer really good. Both desserts and wine was fantastic. Noise level low but tables close together.
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Sandy
Vancouver
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Always enjoy this venue for meeting DT colleagues ... we were seated in the busy entryway which was a bit distracting ...otherwise a good experience
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall4food2service2ambience5
Server never came by to check on our lunch dishes. Panzanella salad was missing dressing and was inedible without it.
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Lizzy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Cucina, fantastic and professional service from our waitress Bryan! He is so lovely.
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KendraS
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing amazing food and service! Had the best Caesar of my life here! 100% would recommend this Italian restaurant!
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DominiqueL
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good wine list with happy hour selection until 6pm. Food was excellent with a nice menu selection. I would recommend this restaurant.
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CJKA
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Best Italian food I’ve had in Calgary. Loved every bit of it! I ordered Salmon & Caciucco . The sauce was delicious. My friend preferred to go with their gnocchi and she was savouring every bite of it. We were talking about how delicious the food is throughout the time we were there. :) Ambience was moderately quiet unlike any other places , which was my liking. The server was really helpful and attentive! We kind of wrapped it up with their crème brûlée which was the cherry on top. Overall we had a great time !
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CarlosS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome staff, good food and a great wine list. A very enjoyable experience.
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DebV
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great lunch spot in downtown Calgary. Delicious mussels and great menu. Terrific service.
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JeffH
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Attentive and efficient service. Excellent freshly made Italian food. Superb-tasting sauces with the pasta and parmigiana sandwich. Also good crème brûlée.
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LenM
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was good and it has a nice vibe to the place. When I was there it was very busy so a bit in the loud but still enjoyable.
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JBinCalgary
Calgary
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
It was very busy for breakfast. Food was slow to come out and wait staff were run off their feet.
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Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere at Cucina are always great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant. We went for dinner at 6:30 and the restaurant was pretty quite, a few people dining, which I don’t mind! You’re not having to speak super loudly in order to have a conversation. Our waitress was very kind and always checking in on us. Food was 10/10 and good portions. I would totally go back!
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DominiqueL
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent experience. I will recommend Cucina for any mealtime of the day.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience, great restaurant! Highly recommend.
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foodieforsure
Calgary
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful place to lunch 🙌🏻🥇thank you to the team for such a delightful experience! The food, the wine and the service! ALL TOP NOTCH 🏅 definitely will return 🙏🏼😊
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TucaProjects
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place with great food! Service is great too.
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KimberlyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just absolutely delicious pasta. The wine was excellent. Service was personal and professional.
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BradM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was slow, particularly for a lunch hour meeting
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Tanya
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great atmosphere, good service. Very good for a business lunch.
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Bman
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great Italian fare. What they do have is tasty. Love the Steak Tartare! Small space and small menu but what they do have is very good!!
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AGDCdatenight
Calgary
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was alright, kind of pricey. Casual, low key. Location good
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
I think the menu needs to be changed. It’s been to long with the same food. from going there so much over the years, I don’t enjoy the food as much.
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Rashid
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience5
Quality of the food has gone down significantly. I ordered a caesar salad and was asked if I wanted to add chicken to my salad (which was an extra whopping $16). My friend and I decided to split the chicken with our salads. Normally, the chicken that is served with the salad GOES with the salad. They brought a rotisserie chicken (I'm thinking a quarter chicken) that had nothing to do with the salad and didn't even GO with the salad.
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londonjoe
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food, nice experience and welcoming staff.
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DaveS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and spot for a business lunch. Easy to visit and staff were well trained.
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ColleenN
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences of my life. The menu offered a good selection of interesting dishes. The flavours were delicate and balanced and perfectly seasoned. I can’t wait to return!
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BobO
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I find the tables very close together so the noise (other peoples conversations) are a distraction. Otherwise the service, food, etc is very good.
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Luca
Calgary
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Small space and excellent menu. Nice for a business meeting or friendly meal. It’s definitely on the rotation.
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MarvinM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We went for our anniversary/date night and the starters were very good. Meatballs and the Caesar salad, the mains were a little bit disappointing the mussels not fresh at all with the spaghetti and the Savour the Night special "Rack of Lamb" had ok flavor but it was more like a breast plate than a rack... That being said our server was very nice and the atmosphere was relaxing.
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Lauren
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience3
The atmosphere was nice, small and cute. We thought our food was okay, nothing wow’d us flavour wise especially for the price. Slightly disappointed.
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21BA
Calgary
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
A very rare off-day for an otherwise fantastic and consistent restaurant.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cucina Market Bistro using the Order Online button. Cucina Market Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (587) 353-6565.

Cucina Market Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Eighth Avenue Place, 515 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 4th and 5th Streets SW on 8th Avenue
Neighbourhood
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
We will provide a voucher for maximum of 3 hours parking. Parkade access off of 9th Ave SW between 4th & 5th St SW
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matthew Batey
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatcucina.com/
Phone number
(587) 353-6565
Catering
Full service catering available. Please contact Cucina directly for details.
Private party facilities
Cucina can accommodate private parties from 2 to 60 people for seated dining or stand up cocktail events. Please refer to our website to download our Private Events Package, or contact our events coordinator directly.
Private party contact
Diana Ellison: (587) 353-6565

Cucina Market Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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New Year's Eve

Gnocchi

Octopus

Tiramisu

Main

Cucina Breakfast$21.00

Market Omelette$20.00

Mushroom Frittata$21.00

Apple Cinnamon French Toast$18.00

Blackberry Yogurt Parfait

Smoked Salmon Benedict$20.00

Avocado Toast Scrambled$19.00

Brisket & Hash$20.00

Caramelized Banana & Blackberry Oatmeal$17.00

Sides

Breakfast Sausage$4.00

Fruit Salad$6.00

Sourdough Bread$2.00

Avocado$4.00

Bacon (3 Pcs)$4.00

Extra Egg$2.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Cucina Market Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cucina Market Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Cucina Market Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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