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Barbarella, CALGARY, AB

Barbarella

4.7 (1858)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
#110, 700 - 2 STREET SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2W2

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of Southern Italy and the fresh flavours of the Pacific Northwest, we bring sun-drenched coastal flavours to Calgary.

Our dishes reimagine quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients. From zesty aperitifs, fresh crisp sides, bright mains and unashamedly indulgent desserts, each item on our menu will refresh your senses and transport you to a sunny boat deck on the Amalfi Coast.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue and 2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily between 2–5 PM and enjoy 50% off all beverages—yes, that includes bottles of wine—plus half-price pizzas. It’s the perfect excuse to unwind, catch up, and treat yourself.
    Aperitivo Hour photo

Private dining

What 1,858 people are saying

Barbarella 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Calgary

    Most Booked

  • Calgary

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella impresses with "consistently great food," friendly and attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. Highlights include "excellent happy hour deals," "fantastic pizzas," and "superb ravioli." While table selection can be an issue, the vibrant setting and innovative dishes make it "one of the best restaurants in Calgary."

1,858 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food on Mother’s Day! Drinks were strong and food was good. We will be back!

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  2. Eduarda VIP

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just wonderful! The campanelle pasta was soooo delicious and the red ferrari drink was to die for! Thank you kindly Noah for the great service and for making our friend’s birthday special :)

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  3. Flynn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, as always. They do an incredible happy hour, that’s really affordable, and the best in town imo. We had delicious drinks and service is always incredible.

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  4. Sue

    Calgary1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing! Service not so much! The bathrooms were disgusting.

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  5. Stacey VIP

    Calgary1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited over an hour for our meal; the device was terrible.

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  6. Kyley

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Service was fantastic! The server made everything really special for my son’s birthday and took great care of us. Fun ambience and good food!

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  7. David

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, my partner and I had a great time. Our server was great my apologies I could not remember his name. We didn’t eat or drink much but it is always great every time I come.

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  8. Nina

    Edmonton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and servers were friendly and efficient. This was my second visit and it didn’t disappoint.
    BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Nina, thank you for giving us a 5-star review. We're delighted you had a fantastic time dining with us again! If you haven't already please visit us any day of the week between 2:00-5:00pm to enjoy half off all pizza and drinks during happy hour. We hope to see you soon!

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  9. Terry

    Toronto9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The place is clean and easy to get to, parking downtown can be a problem at any time. The food was good and the portions were plentiful. It was very noisy, but I guess that's a downside of being so busy, which says they have a good customer base. The only let down was the desserts, and this is probably because my wife is an excellent tiramisu maker and theirs was not so good. Overall, good value and good main courses.
    BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Terry, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted that you and your wife enjoyed dinner at Barbarella! If you would be so kind as to share further insights on our tiramisu dessert, we would love to pass your feedback to our head pastry chef for consideration. You can reach us at info@barbarellabar.ca. We hope to hear from you and also welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the first time I had been to Barbarella. The ambiance is very cool inside with a great vibe. We were taken upstairs to our table and seated early as out table was ready. We wanted to have drinks first prior to ordering food however we sat there for a good 15-20 minutes after ordering our drinks waiting to have the server come back and say they were out of some simple syrups. So we needed to pick something else. We reordered different drinks and appetizers. Our appetizers arrived before our drinks and I looked at my watch and realized we had been sitting there for 30 minutes before receiving our drinks. Not really great service in my opinion! It was our Anniversary and was disappointed we had come early to not have our drinks come as that was the whole point of coming early! Food came quickly which was great and tasted fantastic. I would go back however I would definitely request being on the main floor as the servers have to come up a very long flight of stairs in order to bring food and drinks and I feel that slowed down our service.
    BarbarellaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted you enjoyed our food and the overall ambience of Barbarella! We're disappointed that the evening did not meet your expectations, and appreciate your patience on the drinks service. We've passed your insights to our management and bar team for consideration. With any seating preferences please let us know with a note in your reservation, we will try our best to accommodate. We hope for another chance to provide you with a better experience!

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Barbarella

#110, 700 - 2 STREET SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2W2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue and 2nd Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658
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