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Cardinale

4.8
4.8
1123 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
Cardinale - An Italian Joint located in Victoria Park. Hand-crafted cocktail, fresh pasta, locally sourced meats & produce paired with fine wine.

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2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (403) 264-6046

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Jordan Mayo

  • Private party facilities

    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.

  • Private party contact

    Jared Kichula: (403) 714-2090

  • Neighbourhood

    Calgary

  • Cross Street

    3rd Street SE

  • Parking Details

    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.<br />

  • Public Transit

    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station. <br /><br />

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 1,123 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

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  1. LisaD

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, wine and service! We always go here before the Flames play hockey. It is always the highlight of our evening. Service is outstanding and the food is fantastic. Highly recommended!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, tasty food, good portion size. We were early on the evening of a flames game and the house was packed shortly after we arrived. Servers were very attentive and we didn’t wait for anything. Well done to all the staff.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and our server Rechelle (sp?) was great. Good knowledge and very friendly. Definitely recommend
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Great dining experience. This restaurant provide a great ambiance with an exclusive feel to the quiet inner space perfect for date nights. The servers are exceptionally warm and engaging
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend this restaurant! The staff at cardinale provide amazing service and the new food & cocktail menu is a welcome surprise.
  6. MMCLIL

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Friendly and helpful service, lovely food and cocktails.
  7. RosenL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food: The focaccia bread and butter was delicious. The pasta was salty; meat was saltier. That seemed to be the overall consensus. Service: The waitress was very helpful initially and catered towards our needs but was visibly upset when we asked to split the bill. It seems the restaurant does not split bills but on one told our group and she seemed to have misdirected frustration towards us. Overall: started extremely well but left disappointed
  8. Oskar

    Calgary

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best in the city! Fantastic pre game and great every night, highly recommend!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st place in Calgary for the last 8 months where I really enjoyed food
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Bucatini was amazing. What's better, pasta half off every day after 9pm.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was great but the one pasta dish was just luke warm. But really tasty and I’m sure they would have heated it for us if we’d asked
  12. LarryB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a great meal, though the lasagna was too salty, but the wine, starters and dessert were amazing. I just wish they had better signage for the free parking lot they are suppose to have, I wound up paying $15 to park.
  13. Patrick

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Love the food and atmosphere but very cold inside in the first room close to the bar
  14. ChantalB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and even better staff. Everyone was very friendly and they made sure all our special requests were met! Definitely try the carpaccio!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Average basic pasta dishes. Carpaccio was frozen to the plate .. 5/10 food
  16. BrianS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent spot for fine Italian fare. Great food with great service. Staff was very personable and the atmosphere was very warm and cozy.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I had some friends come from out of town and took them here and they liked it. The server was nice and seemed to be a lil impatient and came to us immediately after we sat down to ask us what we wanted to drink. The food was amazing as per usual and we will be back!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Client game
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Perfect place to eat before a game!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A surprise find for my friend I. Stopped in for a quick bite before wine fest and had a delicious appie and wine. Can’t wait to go back to try more of the menu.
  21. CarolT

    Calgary

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the calamari and the chicken liver was awesome and the spaghetti 🍝 was delicious. Great service and fun place
  22. CharlesB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want a charming, quaint restaurant with exceptional cocktails and wonderful food, eat here. My guests this week loved the simple menu, commenting: “its so refreshing to eat at a restaurant who offers and serves what they are greet at”.
  23. crazytz

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went here for Valentine’s Day dinner. Had heard Cardinale was good, and it did not disappoint!! Service and food were excellent. Great room. Will definitely be back!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Valentines with my wife.
  25. Lynette

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails and appies are amazing!!! Dinner was good too. Will for sure go back.
  26. Danm

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing :) food and service are top tier
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing server, amazing ambiance and a perfect place for a date with good Italian food
  28. AmyD

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table for 11 super easy. We ended up being only 9. It was nice to be able to order whatever we wanted, a lot of places make you have a set menu for that size. Service was great! Food was delicious! We will definitely go back.
  29. RamonaH

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding, service outstanding , had a very enjoyable dinner. Will definitely be back. Lamb was just sumptuous and the tiramisu is not to be missed.
  30. Gillygal

    Calgary

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fantastic server! All I would change is additional table lighting. - it’s way too dark in the restaurant area - candlelight or table lighting would be amazing. Dishes were very good. A bit of a funny smell but I know that can happen in heritage buildings.
  31. IeshaB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, great atmosphere ,food and amazing wine list I love coming here !
  32. Doodle

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here before a hitman game. They had just updated their menu from the last time I had been and it was incredible again. Always good service, great food (calamari is some of the best I’ve ever had) and fun atmosphere.
  33. Lizz

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Was underwhelmed. The restaurant was cold and did not have much ambiance. The food was good but not outstanding in anyway and the service was adequate but not great.
  34. Dinerdad

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Definitely worth a return visit.
  35. BillM

    Calgary

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent pre Flames dinner. Great service and value. Well done Graham and team!!!
  36. AdeleM

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm inviting space with exposed brick walls and warm wood, lighting at perfect level for intimate dinner, acoustics perfect in that there was a nice buzz of conversation but you could still hear those at your table. Menu was the perfect one pager with a good range of options. I had the rigatoni which was spectacular. Tried my hubbie’s squid ink pasta with seafood which was also delicious. Get the feeling that everything on the menu is amazing so definitely need to go back. Great cocktail menu with innovative options. Very impressive wine list. Service was warm and engaging with knowledgeable staff dedicated to making everyone’s experience awesome. I think I just found my new fave spot for a great dinner with friends or a date night
  37. LisaM

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it!! Great food and service. Will definitely be back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Cardinale, the service is always amazing and the food is delicious! We love going here before Flames games, but are going to go next time on a Saturday night with some friends!
  39. RobM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best pasta in the city. Always leave Cardinale happy with the dining experience.
  40. NikolayE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a date, food is fantastic! Recommend!

FAQs

Cardinale does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

Cardinale is rated 4.8 stars by 1123 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Logo image for Skip The Dishes
Google Map for Cardinale

401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    3rd Street SE

  • Neighbourhood

    Calgary

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.<br />

  • Public Transit

    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jordan Mayo

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    (403) 264-6046

  • Private party facilities

    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.

  • Private party contact

    Jared Kichula: (403) 714-2090

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