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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.7 (2402)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Executive Chef Domenic Tudda spent his childhood years learning of Italian cuisine while his family owned and operated Stromboli's restaurant in Calgary. He furthered his education by undergoing extensive culinary training in Italy and has been able to continue his parent's legacy of bringing unique and incredibly authentic Italian dining to Calgarians. One of the most revered of these ventures is Ristorante Pulcinella, where Domenic first earned distinction when his international training crossed borders and entered Calgary in the spring of 2006. One of the few APN (Associazione Pizzaioli Napolitani) certified pizzerias in the world, Domenic has been able to showcase his culinary skills, incredible wine knowledge, and passion for Italian cuisine to provide Calgary with a truly artistic, original and delicious experience not soon to be forgotten. Certainly not your classical North American pizza, it's definitely different, but definitely delicious.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,402 people are saying

Pulcinella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and authentic Italian flavors. Guests rave about the "best authentic Italian Napoli style pizza" and flavorful pasta dishes. The attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience, making it a "fantastic choice" for both family gatherings and special occasions.

2,402 Reviews
  1. Colin

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food! I thought I was back in Italy! Great job by the servers too.

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  2. Fernando

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Italian restaurant in Calgary, excellent costumer service. Busy restaurant.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom was in from Toronto, and had never been! She said it was the best bruschetta she has ever had. Everything is super good, always.

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  4. Lorena

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and truly memorable flavors. Pulcinella delivered quality in every detail—from the warm attention to the authentic, well-balanced dishes. A solid and satisfying experience.

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  5. Mona

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend this restaurant🤗

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  6. Majed VIP

    Calgary10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we walked in the restaurant, we were treated so nice. Mike was awesome. It was refreshing to have an experience, attentive and likeable server. The food was fresh and tasty. This was one on the best dining experiences I've had in Calgary in months. I'm glad I went back, after all this time and next time, i wait wait as long to return.

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  7. Natali

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We would like to thank so much Josh E for going above and beyond for us on our special dinner. We haven’t met so caring, attentive and respectful personnel for so long in the city. All our respect and gratitude to this person! He made our birthday really special.

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  8. Kitty VIP

    Calgary18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve never been to Italy, but I feel that the food here at Pulcinella is prepped in the traditional way just form what I read about expectations eating in Italy. Pizza is not sliced - you need to eat it with your fork and knife, etc. Our dinner was tasty, but one thing I did not expect was the high salt. My carbonara was so salty I actually could not finish it, but my kids enjoyed it so they happily ate it. Reading reviews on Italian food, Italian food tends to be quite salty? Anyway, at least now I know that I have a low salt tolerance.

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  9. Carolyn VIP

    Calgary17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. Excellent service. The pizzas were delicious. The drinks were tasty. We love it here!!

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  10. Brett

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite places to head. Can’t wait for the patio to open.

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FAQs

Pulcinella does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Pulcinella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 283-1166.

Pulcinella is rated 4.7 stars by 2402 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Calgary / Southern Alberta
  4. Calgary
  5. Kensington

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Pulcinella

1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
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