Came here for a late 1pm lunch. Was seated right away with no reservations. Service is fantastic…read more Our server made 2 recommendations and we ordered both. I highly recommend this place. Though it's on the pricey side for lunch. My friend had the tiger rose pasta and it was amazing! The prawns are gigantic! I think she got at least 6. Not bad for $ 23(?). I got the flatbread she recommended. BBQ chicken. I would never had ordered this as I am not a huge fan of chicken on my pizza. We both finished our entire meals. Definitely would come back

We went there on a Saturday night and it was not too busy and it has a very cozy feel to it. We got…read moreArancini, Spring Rolls, Tuscan Linguine & Escoba Salad. The sauces that came with Arancini and Spring Rolls were really good and made both the items taste so good. The Spring Rolls weren't fried I believe so don't have that much crunch but still very good and appreciate the healthy unfried version of one of my favorite dishes. The linguine was very well cooked and with a lot of Mediterranean flavors and comes with a bread, which was alright (wish it was toasted and fresher)

100/5 Muchas Gracias…read moreto dear Felix and his great Team! One of the most enjoyable meals we devoured here in Calgary. My husband's seafood soup ("Parihuela") was OUTSTANDING. Deep sabor and generous portions of seafood. My grilled chicken picante on quinoa with fresh salad and beans ("Pio bowl") was DIVINE. Fresh. Light. Bursting with flavour and HEALTHY. Thank you for your warm hospitality and EXCEPTIONAL FOOD. Excellent service by Kristal. Deborah and Gary

We seldom find ourselves in this area so we took the opportunity to try a new restaurant. We…read moresettled on Pio Peruvian as it offered gluten-free choices and lots seafood options. It's located in a strip mall and walking in you're first hit with bright lights and colourful decorations, giving the impression that you're in a fast food restaurant. The the food and service are excellent, so I felt that the decor took away a little from the experience. We started with the ceviche as an appetizer. Beautiful white fish with pickled onions, corn, and a healthy serving of fried yucca. I could've ordered a large as my appetizer, really good. As our mains we shared the Arroz Con Mariscos, a creamier Peruvian version of Paella, and Fileté De Pescado. Both delicious but not a great combo as both come with rice and salad. Everything was gluten and dairy free. I also had a Chicha Morada, a traditional Peruvian drink made from purple corn. Sweet and delicious! The prices are very reasonable given the quality and portion size. A little attention to the ambiance would pull it all together.

We had the pupusa's. I'm not sure why they insist on a limit of 3?? If there were other fillings…read morelike chicken or beef that would be nice. But it's only cheese or pork! The place was empty only one others occupied table. The chef was hilarious! Had quite some smug comments! He made the fajitas a little spicy like we asked him & they turned out magical!

Excellent food and service. Prices are reasonable. Easy park…read morein front of the restaurant

Pleasant cheerful spot with comfortable seating. Service is friendly and attentive. The menu has…read moresome nice choices and there's a good drinks menu including some no alcohol possibilities. Food quality was just ok and a bit slow arriving after we ordered. I thought it was a bit pricey for what we had but that's subjective. Nice for a relaxed meal.

Poor and less than attentive service or server knowledge…read more Re the salmon...Customer "is it farmed or wild?" ... Server "it is farmed locally". Customer "I don't think we have salmon farms in ALBERTA ". Nice place to go if you enjoy slow and extremely inefficient service and average food.

Was skeptical at first about getting oysters in a landlocked province, but Embarcadero proved me…read morewrong. Oakley was our server and he was so kind and informative about the menu and how the restaurant operates. The oyster of the week were the Melpeque's which starts off salty, but compensates the saline flavor with a boom of sea mineral richness. Their house relish and vinegar combined with the oysters intensified the experience and we also had to get the Oysters Florentine which were also decadent and cheesy in the best way possible. Oakley checked in on use occasionally and was also kind enough to give us (since we're Californians) some of the usual things that take place in Calgary (weather, places to check out and etc.) Definitely returning here if we make another trip to Calgary, shout out to Oakley!

The family came here for dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. It has been a few years since we…read morewere last here. I had booked reservations online which was quick and painless. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted right away but even though we had reservations there was some talk about where to sit us. The main dining was near full and so they offered patio or upstairs. It would be more private upstairs as there was no one up there but they warned us that service was slow. Eventually, they sat us in a booth in the main dining area but it was touch and go in the beginning. Not a great impression. Our server mentioned to us that he was new. We found him very friendly and knowledgeable. We came here for the oysters - we ordered 1 Irish Point, 1 Fanny Bay and 2 Malpeque (I wanted to try one). The Malpeque also was the feature Oyster which means they are $1.50 each. I don't usually eat oysters but thought it was good. My wife says the Irish Point and Fanny Bay were good. Because the Malpeque was good and really meaty we ordered 7 more (I wanted one more). Oysters 5* Lamb Shank 4* - Wife ordered this and said it was tender and good. Lamb Burger 2* - Daughter ordered this and patty was small and dry. Lobster Pasta 4* - Son ordered this and lobster tail was meaty and sweet ad pasta was tender. I decided to order 3 appetizers for my meal. Onion Rings - 3* - basic Korean Spicy Chicken Wings 4* - Good kick, but the wings were not that meaty. Seafood Chowder 4* - Lots of things in the chowder. Broth was flavourful but could have been thicker. Service before we got our meals (ordering) and during our meal was great. 5*. Getting the bill and getting our leftovers packed was a little slow. 3*. Decor inside was quite nice - old world feel. We may not come back for dinner but maybe for the Oysters, some appetizers, and drinks.

Service: impeccable. Food: top notch…read more Location: trendy. We took a stroll down 17th and decided to stop in after hearing rave reviews. Well, they lived up to the hype. We cozied up to the bar given there was a wait for a table, but honestly I preferred it. We got the 4-maggi, a carafe of the house Sauvignon blanc, and the simple garden salad that was anything but simple. Our waiter was attentive and quick with we needed (shoutout to the chili oil made in house and side of chili flakes), which was amazing given he was making some pretty intense looking cocktails.

Got a beltline and veggie from the takeout side of the restaurant. Really appreciated having a…read morebottle of chili flakes, hot honey, and ranch for you to self service. Unfortunately, found both pizzas to be a little too greasy. Also wished it was crunchier instead of floppy. The beltline was just okay. Not that flavourful or unique and the meat was very hard/overcooked. The veggie pizza (my usual order at pizza places) was such a flavour bomb that it really surprised my partner, who is a very big meat eater. Every topping on the veggie pizza was flavourful enough to stand on its own to top a single topping pizza. Tried half with hot honey and half with the ranch, we both preferred the ranch. Overall, we found the pizzas expensive but might go back to try other items or the take out slices they offer during lunch time (11-4pm, 2 slices for $8) I also wanted to try their chocolate chip cookie, but the $10 price tag didn't seem worth it.

The wild salmon croissant Benedict was genuinely excellent. On food alone, I'd happily come back…read more Unfortunately, the service made that unlikely. When we were seated, our server told us the table time limit was "an hour to an hour and a half." Fair enough. Most brunch spots give you a solid 90 minutes. But 50 minutes in, a different server advised us we had 10 minutes left. That's a 60-minute window, not the 90 we'd been quoted, and it wasn't framed as an apology or a one-off. Just a clipped warning. Being abruptly rushed out more than half an hour earlier than promised soured what should have been a really lovely morning with family who I hadn't seen in years. If you're popping in solo for a quick bite, the kitchen earns the trip. If you're hoping for an unhurried meal with people who actually matter to you, I'd look somewhere else.

Such a great brunch, we've been three times in the last two months. we don't go out for brunch…read moreoften, but when we do it will be to Queens. Amazing value Great food, great service

Casual atmosphere, great service. Best to have a few drinks and share small plates!…read more Eggplant Chips were great as well as lobster nachos

I am only in Calgary once a year for stampede, but I found this place in 2022. It has been a yearly…read morevisit for the past 3 years. Food and service is always 10/10 definitely one of my favorite spots in the city.

Good parking, quick seating on a busy Saturday night- and friendly and helpful service too... my…read moremartini was on point- sorry no pictures because I inhaled it - lol- let's let what the food brings! So we were in a pasta mood and ordered the lasagna and the cannelloni. Sad news for the cannelloni: we felt they were flavorful, but too dry inside. Cannot recommend. The lasagna was very tasty, but for my liking it had very little cheese. We did eat all the portion though ;) it was flavorful. Italian cuisine varies from region to region, we were expecting a plate covered in bechamel for the cannelloni and there was none. So it did not meet expectations... but the pasta was good, home made, thin, and the sauces were flavorful... so a solid 3 stars for good quality. I do have to say that our waiter approached us to ask if all was to our liking, and only at the end did I disclose our disappointment... I didn't know what they could do to make it better...and we were so hungry we had already eaten half anyways... well in this they excelled as they comped our cannelloni and gave us a very good tiramisu to top it off! Definitely 5 star customer service! This is a local family owned restaurant that prides itself in having happy customers, and we are just passing by... nonetheless they really tried, and succeeded, in having us leave with a happy face. And that gives them a solid 4 star overall! Enjoy.

This was my second time going to Pasquales. Went for lunch and ordered:…read moreFrench Onion Soup Caesar Salad Bruschetta The bruschetta was great. Big chunks of bread covered in bruschetta. Really satisfying. French onion soup was the reason we returned (we don't live in Calgary). As good as I remember - broth is perfect, good amount of bread in the bowl, toasted cheese on top. Highly recommend. Caesar salad was meh. Lettuce/dressing tasted really watery. Skip it if you have high caesar salad expectations. **Edit to add pictures.

I've always been a huge meat lover, but a visit to Ten Foot Henry three years ago completely…read morechanged how I see vegetables. Since then, I've worked my way through almost their entire vegetable menu, and every single dish stands out in its own way--creative, flavorful, and far beyond anything you'd expect from vegetables. The thoughtful combinations of textures, sauces, and cooking techniques make each plate feel unique and absolutely delicious. And the desserts are the perfect finale. The butterscotch pudding, in particular, was unforgettable--rich, comforting, and truly divine. The servers are extra nice and accommodating. Would highly recommended it.

Excellent modern Canadian cuisine with very reasonable prices. Great service too…read more We ordered two veggies and two meat mains. - tomatoes - it comes with a yogurt cream thing that you mix together then eat with bread. It's amazingly good. It is creamy, feels healthy, really good taste and the bread is hearty grain, goes really well. - broccolini - excellent. Such great taste. The crunchies make the whole dish a delectable mix of texture and great taste. Highly recommended. - hamachi - really good texture and flavour. It is done with a light soy ginger kind of thing. - chicken - really excellent. Very tender and good flavour with tomato olive sauce. Would definitely come back. Highly recommended.