D.O.P.

Name: D.O.P.
Address: 1005A 1 St SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2R 0T8
Telephone: (587) 349-2656
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

518 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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D.O.P. is a journey that started with a large family who immigrated from a small village in the heart of Italy in 1979. With them they brought the memories, traditions, and recipes of the old country. For over 14 years my parents operated an Italian restaurant in Ontario, and I watched them share these Italian traditions with their community while creating lifelong memories.

This journey continued when I moved to Calgary, inspired by my father I continued working in the restaurant industry. His legacy and my exposure to the diverse food culture in the city helped shape the concept of D.O.P. Being a second generation Canadian I want to honour both my Italian roots and Canadian upbringing by sharing our families’ recipes and adapting them to our Canadian landscape.

We are privileged to share with you the time-old traditions and memories of a family whose passion for Italian cooking created a legacy.

So, come on in, leave your shoes on and let’s make more

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(587) 349-2656
Website
http://www.dopyyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Sandro Chinea
Private party facilities
we can accommodate groups of 10-20 guest , email us at info@dopyyc.com

Location
1005A 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0T8
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
10th Avenue and 1st Street SW
Parking Details
Plenty of street parking and a giant paid parking lot on 10th Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Grilled Bread$10.00
Rosemary garlic oil
Nduja Spread$10.00
Calabrian spicy sausage
Whipped Ricotta$10.00
Really good olive oil
White Anchovy$12.00
Olive oil, pickled onions
Stracciatella$22.00
grilled artichokes, pickled peppers
Green Tomatoes$9.00
Pickled, crunchy, delicious
Confit Garlic$8.00
cannelini beans, lemon
Smoked Olives$10.00
Von der fels classic
Salumi$24.00
rotating cuts, ask your server
Meatballs$18.00
Mom's family recipe made with beef and veal
Shaved Mortadella$18.00
on a beef fat cracker, rose's green tomato aioli, rosemary pecorino

Insalata

Panzanella$19.00
heirloom tomato, croutons, Roasted Garlic Viniagrette, ricotta salata
Endive Salad$19.00
Fennel, Candied Cashew, Apple, Gorgonzola

Primi

Pasta fatta in casa

Raviolo$32.00
Egg yolk, ricotta, smoked butter emulsion, taber corn
Cavatelli$30.00
cavolo nero pesto
Tajarin$32.00
Pomodoro, guanciale, calabrian peppers, stracciatella
Handrolled Spaghetti$33.00
guanciale, leek, tallegio cream

Secondi

Veal Chop Parm$58.00
Pomodoro, provolone
Veal Chop Milanese$58.00
Brown butter sage

What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Italian
Calgary
Italian

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JocelynB
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for holding onto my friends jacket. She is coming to get it Monday
JC
JenniferC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
sweet Italian place downtown. Good service. Always busy
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Priya is the best! Love sitting at the bar Lovely as always
C
Chelsea
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere were great, but what stood out most was our server. I can't remember his name unfortunately but both my friend and I absolutely loved him. He was so kind and helpful and made the experience 10000 times better. Give that man a raise!
JS
JustinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super great! Loved all the food and the vibes. Recommend.
MF
MrsFactorA
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food in a relaxed atmosphere. Reminds me being in Europe. Service was outstanding. We had a lot of fun. Meatballs were too delicious.
KC
KatelynC
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cutest little restaurant, amazing team style service, every item we ordered was delicious and the cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend.
DH
DanielH
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is absolutely incredible! My wife and I had the grilled bread, the meatballs(best meatballs we've ever had), the special, raviolo, and the tiramisu for dessert. You can't go wrong with any of these choices! Each item comes out one at a time due to the small kitchen, so plan on sharing everything!
AC
AdamC
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still one of best spots in Calgary highly recommend
P
Peter
Calgary
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very welcoming, friendly and attentive. Very charming in a tight space. It was a bit warm (perhaps it’s not set up for air conditioning) but it was still quite comfortable. My wife and I ordered one dish from each menu category and we shared. Food was excellent.
SP
SteveP
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Ok. Very noisy, needs more veggie options. Pasta was alright, great meatballs.
GB
GabrielleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! We had a spot at the bar and the bartender was entertaining and the food was great. Would definitely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta was fantastic and the staff were really knowledgeable of the menu and made my dining experience enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favourite restaurant in Calgary! Hands down the best Italian food since my Nona’s. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
D.O.P continues to be the best Italian style shareable dining experience in the city. Service is amazing, and the staff truly goes above and beyond to provide an amazing dining experience. The food tastes amazing and they have a great menu, their cocktails are super unique, and especially cool that they make their own canned cocktails in house. Combine this with the staffs amazing recommendations and it’s the perfect dining experience for any occasion. Can’t wait for the next time we’re at D.O.P!
DT
DarcyT
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always fantastic. One of our favorite places in the city. Tiramisu is unreal.
CR
CarolR
Calgary
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were a little skeptical heading into our reservation (weren’t sure about all the hype) but it was quickly changed by the phenomenal service, friendly staff, delicious food and amazing food sharing experience! This place has definitely moved into my top 5 favourite places to dine!!
M
Maria
Calgary
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
I heard a lot about this restaurant and overall I found it average. The service was friendly and promo. We had delicious cocktails. The fresh bread was awesome. But the ricotta cheese spread was bland. It needed salt. Which is not provided on the table. The meatballs were very good but not the best I've had. The tajarin was ok but the noodles were overcooked. I enjoy a nice al dente. I love Italian food and cook it often. I have a high standard and unfortunately this place did not live up to the hype. It was just ok.
M
Mikaela
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kayla and priya are awesome, we had an amazing time! The food was perfect. Highly recommend the Cacio e Pepe and the whipped ricotta
m
morgane
Calgary
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing drinks, food and service. Can’t wait to come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food & great service, as per usual. Always a joyous experience.
X
Xxxvhdt
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Awfully noisy. Food did not have a lot of taste and was quite expensive
YY
YYCcasualfoodie
Calgary
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice little place in the YYC belt lne. Food was nice, wine menu was really good without being pretentious or overwhelming. Cocktails were impressive. Restaurant is very cozy which might contribute to the noise level.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love out waitresses! Such a fun and chill vibe. Food was 12/10
s
sharonc
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was here a few weeks ago for my birthday and when looking for a place to eat dinner with some friends before the theatre, I suggested we go here. The food and service were stellar both times. One friend mentioned she would have to come back with her husband so he could eat the food. It really is that good! Looking forward to future meals at DOP.
HB
HayleyB
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best! Food never disappoints. A lovely spot for a date night. Highly recommend
R
Rennie
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time at D.O.P. — the food and service is exceptional in every sense of the word. One of my favourite spots in Calgary, and one I regularly recommend to visitors and loved ones.
E
Emily
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The menu is very confusing for someone who’s not familiar with Italian food and meal structure. We were so confused and the server gave us what felt like minimal guidance. Despite that, the food was amazing. I can’t believe what they were putting out from the tiny kitchen. The truffle pasta was creamy and rich, just how I like it. The appetizer/snack spreads were delicious and worked so well together (once you figure out what’s happening). The portion was generous. I would be happy to return and try some more dishes.
SS
SweetcheekS
Calgary
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There are no words! Only closed eyes while you place fresh bread slathered in whipped ricotta and good olive oil into your face hole! Followed by my obscene addiction to the panzanella salad with that tangy dressing (please bottle and sell it!) The pastas are always next level. And while I appreciate the ever changing pasta menu, at times it saddens me when I crave one from months back. But that’s not complaining, oh no! That’s excitement for always knowing there’s something new to try! The staff are next level magic! Luv you all!
SR
SheenaR
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and amazing food. The food is always consistent and every-time I leave I say out loud “THIS IS WHY DOP IS MY FAVOURITE PLACE” don’t change a thing… I love you exactly as you are
DS
DomS
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We sat at the bar and the service was awesome. Very interactive and energetic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
No other way to describe it than outstanding. Will be dreaming about this experience forever.
RS
RyanS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Unbelievably delicious down the whole menu, from app to dessert. The bread alone is worth a visit!
PG
PabloG
Calgary
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from the moment we stepped in the door! The food was awesome. Everything we ordered was enjoyed by the whole table. Looking forward to next time already.
S
Sophie
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time and super consistency. Great food and great service again. One of the very best restaurants in Calgary
VM
VictoriaM
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service & food as always! Will be dreaming about the raviolo!!
c
carmanski
Manitoba
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was excellent except it’s so loud. That’s all.
JR
JonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great service. Really enjoyable experience!
MG
MG95
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything on the menu is amazing. I’ve never had a bad meal. Love the service and vibe. Wish the space was a bit bigger.
H
donnaH
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great evening out! Excellent food and ambience

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

D.O.P. is rated 4.8 stars by 518 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

1005A 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0T8

Additional information

Cross Street
10th Avenue and 1st Street SW
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Plenty of street parking and a giant paid parking lot on 10th Ave
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sandro Chinea
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dopyyc.com/
Phone number
(587) 349-2656
Private party facilities
we can accommodate groups of 10-20 guest , email us at info@dopyyc.com

D.O.P.

Make a reservation

Additional information

Tajarin

Meatballs

Whipped Ricotta

Antipasti

Grilled Bread$10.00

Nduja Spread$10.00

Whipped Ricotta$10.00

White Anchovy$12.00

Stracciatella$22.00

Green Tomatoes$9.00

Confit Garlic$8.00

Smoked Olives$10.00

Salumi$24.00

Meatballs$18.00

Shaved Mortadella$18.00

Insalata

Panzanella$19.00

Endive Salad$19.00

Primi

Raviolo$32.00

Cavatelli$30.00

Tajarin$32.00

Handrolled Spaghetti$33.00

Secondi

Veal Chop Parm$58.00

Veal Chop Milanese$58.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Physical distancing

Screening

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