Best Contemporary Italian restaurants in Calgary

Price: Moderate (144)Price: Expensive (90)Price: Very Expensive (10)

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cucina Market Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(658)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 17 times today

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!

2. Teatro Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2655)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 26 times today

Teatro, or ‘theatre’ in Italian, pays homage to our restaurants location in the Calgary arts and theatre district. Celebrating 25 years in 2018, Teatro has been serving contemporary Italian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. Housed in the historic Dominion Bank (est.1911), our award winning wine cellar hosts over 10,000 bottles and features 1100 labels, with a focus on the fine wines of Italy and Bordeaux. Enjoy artisanal cocktails at our stylish bar, reserve a table for your next business meeting, or indulge in a 5 course Chef's Tasting Menu . We also offer both private and semi-private dining options for large groups. Follow us on IG @teatrorestaurantBusiness casual dress attire and reservations are recommended.

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3. Centini Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(606)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

A warm welcome awaits at this iconic Italian restaurant in downtown Calgary. Consistently well-executed food and relaxed, professional service rule in this contemporary dining room. Daily fish deliveries, hand made fresh pasta, an in-house bakery and attention to the nuances of authentic Italian cuisine abound on the large menu. The sleek dining room is complemented by additional rooms that can be closed off for privacy. An online store for takeout and delivery is open on www.centini.com. The restaurant also offers a catering menu for home or office delivery.

4. Niko's Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1279)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 10 times today

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.We will be closed for staff holidays from July 1st - July 11th. We will reopen with our regular hours starting on the 11th. Sorry for the inconvenience!

5. Double Zero Pizza

4.1

Excellent(375)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 25 times today

Since opening our doors at the Chinook Centre in 2014, we have become a mainstay in South Calgary where guests are offered our warm brand of authentic Italian hospitality, where simplicity and freshness are the standard.Our dining room and bistro is ideal for business lunches, family dinner, corporate gatherings, and really any occasion that calls for celebration. We serve Italian with a modern twist in a vibrant space, and our guests have come to know us as the local eatery with a beautiful setting – never fussy but always delicious.

6. Frenchie Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(70)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Beltline

Booked 17 times today

Frenchie is an intimate 38 seat wine + cocktail bar located on 17th Ave SW, right next door to its acclaimed sister restaurant UNA Pizza + Wine. Frenchie shares the same spirit and local farm-to-table philosophy for which UNA Pizza has become known.

7. Alforno

4.4

Awesome(231)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Downtown

As part of the Teatro Group’s family of restaurants, Alforno Bakery & Café upholds our practice of offering only the finest ingredients to our guests. Since the opening of our flagship restaurant in 1993, we have been proud members of Calgary’s vibrant downtown culinary scene. Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread as well as brunch, lunch & dinner. Alongside of our sustainable coffee programme, we are proud to feature a selection of artisan wine, beer & spirits that have been curated from the Teatro cellars.We are a lively and casual café and accept reservations after 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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8. SS106 Aperitivo Bar

4.4

Awesome(290)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 2 times today

SS106 Aperitivo Bar is named after a highway which stretches 491 km from Reggio Calabria to Taranto , along the coast Ionian of Calabria , Basilicata and part of Puglia in Italy. We pride ourselves in bringing Italian dishes with a bigger influence of Southern Italian Cuisine. Our motivation of opening this restaurant/bar is to bring the Italian lifestyle and social aspect of Italian Culture to Calgary. Start with cappuccino in the morning to a full meal any time during the day or evening. All our cocktails our made with fresh squeezed juices. Our wine list is extensive. Our menu includes appetizers such as Calamari, arancini, Italian Sausage with rapini and many more options. We have charcuterie boards including an antipasto and a hot vegetarian platter. We have many pasta options with Gnocchi which are made in house. Gluten free and vegetarian options!

9. Cibo Centre St

4.4

Awesome(1112)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 4 times today

Located on bustling Centre St North beside Lina’s Italian Market, Cibo opened its doors on June 6th 2018 in a building with a long history of Italian restaurants.This restaurant serves the Modern Italian cuisine with touch of classical zest and inspire the simple Italian flavors in best of its form.

10. Buffo Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(442)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Calgary

Booked 11 times today

Housed within Saks Fifth Avenue at Chinook Centre, Buffo celebrates the simplicity and generosity of Italian cooking. The Buffo menu features timeless classics showcasing quality ingredients, from soul-satisfying pizzas and handmade pastas, to local meats and seafood. The menu also encourages sharing with its wide selection of antipasti, charcuterie, and vegetables. Buffo nods to classic osterias found throughout Italy, where traditional recipes and old-world cooking techniques transcend trends and are honoured throughout generations.

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