The service was extremely fast. The food was very tasty and felt authentic. We ordered the caesar salad with the minestrone soup and it tasted homemade. If you like minestrone soup, it was perfectly executed flavour wise. We also ordered a pasta dish with Alfredo sauce and he said it was really good but it was a smaller portion than expected. Lastly we had the tiramisu and it was good. 4/5 it's not perfect but I will definitely come back. read more

Went out for dinner with friends and was looking forward to some pasta. Honestly I can't imagine why anyone would spend money on pasta here. I had the Athena fettuccini . The pasta was piping hot and cooked perfectly but that is where the goodness ends. The complementary buns were dry and unappealing. The sauce was oddly sweet. The menu suggested that homemade Italian sausage would be included, don't get me wrong, there was sausage but it was tough and flavourless. The word that came to mind for the sauce was slop. No amount of parm, salt or pepper was able to impart any flavour or tone down the sweet taste. I will save my money and cook my own pasta next time. on the bright side my friends both enjoyed their meals read more

Food is always amazing. Service is great. Prices are very fair. Ambience is a very welcoming feeling.

Just had lunch, good way to spoil the meal when the waitress doesn't come around for 10 minutes. Takes the order, delivers your meal, then the appetizers follow? One of us did not even get her food after asking 3 times. Wow not just the bread has gone down hill for this favourite (not anymore) place. So sad. read more

Great food, friendly, funny and attentive wait staff - ordered the Caesar salad and chicken parm - delicious!

One of the best salads I ya r ever had. The dressing was amazing. Our server was so helpful and friendly. read more

Only gonna comment only on the food cause the service was super fast & I was served by what appeared to be the polite Manager. He was considerate enough to ask if I wanted cutlery & The Beef Rigatoni was very good. The pasta was al-dente but that's to my taste. Flavour profile of the sauce was very good but not great. It was missing something but I don't know what. Cheesy...yes, creamy...yes, missing something...yes! The next time I'm in Calgary I just might go back. read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is hands down my favourite restaurant and always will be!! I usually stick to the same dish every time I go - Fettuccine du Chef, however they have so many other amazing items on their menu. The Con Van Ravioli is also amazing if you like crab & mango As a starter you have to have the Insalata Mista salad & bruschetta! Ive gotten the calamari a couple times but it is not my favourite. To make things even better they offer a "Pasta Frenzy" every Sunday-Monday-Tuesday where you get cheap pasta all day! COVID-19: Chianti Café & Restaurant has taken a lot of precautions to keep their staff & customers safe during this time. Before they reopened for dine-in (YAY!) they offered take out & all day/everyday Pasta Frenzy which I took advantage of once a week! Though they are now mostly back to normal, they've even extended their Pasta Frenzy until the end of August so if you're planning on giving this place a try I would definitely recommend going soon! read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - Fettuccine du Chef (I get mine with baby shrimp instead of salmon) ! - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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It's been a while. Had a shrimp Bam Bam rated very good, a yalla shrimp sort of small and maybe 1 less shrimp? A shrimp Alfredo was ok, the kitsilano? penne had 1 piece of sausage and raw red peppers so so to bad. Tiramisu was not à cake more like lady fingers with Chocolate sauce poured on, see photo. Surprisingly very very tasty. read more

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Food is delicious, service is excellent, and Traditional Ale on Tap (for the Ale lovers). My hostess was friendly and very helpful with my order, and introduced me to the Tortellini Romanoff w/bacon & mushrooms. My new favorite dish. read more

The food was fantastic, it is every time I go. I got the Al Pacifica and it was bursting with flavour. The reason I can only give it a two star was because of the service we got seated fast and that was great but our server was very rude to us and spoke to us once. We had asked for straws and waited for 20 minutes, we finally had to go to another server to get him to grab them for us. While trying to pay we sat for another 25 minutes to be able to get our servers attention. Love the food but this is not the first time I have had a poor experience with one of there servers read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - Al Pacifica - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I thought I would treat myself for Mother's Day. I had worked a long day and called to place an order to pick up and take home as I was going to be alone for dinner. I called - it rang and rang, then disconnected. It happened several times over the span of well over 45 minutes. I was driving home from work and on my way I stopped in. I told the hostess what had happened. Her response? "Yeah, we have been told to not answer the phone for a while. But if you want to wait 45 minutes or so, we might be able to help you." WHAT? All I wanted was some pasta for dinner and didn't feel the need to take up a table. You advertise "take out" but don't answer your phone? How is that good business. This place has gone down hill over the years. read more

Their cheap pasta specials are awesome, where almost every pasta dish goes for 9.99! Not the best pasta I've ever had but you just can't beat the price! I love the homey, neighbourhood feel. Plenty of parking and service is good! read more

I have to say, I don't know why this place is as busy as it is. My wife and I came in tonight for a meal, as we've driven by numerous times and it always appears to be a popular spot. We ordered, and from the time of ordering to when the food came out was less then 5 minutes, so if you are in a rush this is a positive, any other time not so much. I had the puttanesca and my wife had the pesto cream gnocchi. The plating they came out looking like a sloppy mess. If any less care was put into it, it would have come out in a paper bag. The linguini was over cooked and flavour-wise I had to add the powdered cheese to help add any kind of flavour. The gnocchi was a shade of green I have never seen before and never want to again. read more

I love this restaurant. It has been in the community for such a long time. Italian food is a must in everyone's pallet and I have never had a bad food experience here. We went yesterday for my Grandmas birthday and I was sad to see that the pasta special prices had gone up. For the longest time it has always been $8 pasta nights on Sunday, Mondays and Tuesdays. They have never changed. It was Leah's such a good deal because the pasta you got for that price was usually $13.50. When we went yesterday we saw that recently the special pasta prices had risen to $9.99 on pasta nights which is still a deal but not as good of a deal. That is why one star was lost. In addition to this we went for my Grandmas 68th birthday and usually restaurants will give a free dessert for the birthday but Chiantis doesn't which was also a little disappointing and why they lost another star. Usually they get a higher rating then this it was just to disappointing things when I went. Nevertheless, we will continue to go here :) read more

Great value! Delicious fresh pasta, the service was quick and cheerful! We were seated right away. The Kitsilano and the Carciofi were very yummy. Right now every pasta creation is $12.99. Can't go wrong with that price. read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - a plate of pasta and a glass of water - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

What happened to this place?!! I used to really enjoy eating here. Tonight it was a big disappointment on all levels... with exception to our wonderful server. The Antipasto Platter once filled with wonderful cured meats, is now full of deep fried bits and a topping of salad drenched in dressing. The mains were no better. It's just not Italian, it's fast food. read more

Melissa was great, she's full of personality and is a great server. She did proper check ups on the table and definitely made sure our water and iced tea were topped up the whole time which was great, especially for a busy night. I'd return just based off our experience with her tonight! read more

Great food! There are so many dishes to choose from. You get fresh bread to start, and the service is quick and very friendly. Though I cannot remember the actual names of the dishes my group ordered, the Mediterranean ravioli, 3 cheese ravioli, and the pesto gnocchi were amazing, a must try. To finish the meal off, we ordered a cheesecake, and that was fantastic.Chianti's is also very accommodating, they have numerous vegetarian options, and I believe they have gluten-free pasta too. Not to mention, the portion sizes are HUGE and very filling. Go on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for $9.99 pasta dishes! Overall, efficient and welcoming staff, awesome, affordable food, and nice ambiance. Will definitely come again, a great restaurant if you like Italian food! read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday. Service was great and the restaurant is very accommodating when it comes to making changes to your order. For example, you want fettucine noodles instead of linguine? No problem? You can't decide between two pastas? You can get both and change the sauces. My favourite bites - crab dip, fettucine with garlic, and the veal was tasty. The reason for not giving more stars was the ravioli was hard and flavourless and I didn't like the watery sauce. The trio of stuffed pasta appetizer was also a pass. I found out that the spaghetti, linguine and fettucine are homemade, but the rest of the pastas are not. For the price, I can see why this is a popular spot. If you order the right thing, the food is very tasty. Best time to go is Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for $9 pasta. read more

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We decided to try Chianti Cafe, Willow Park on a Tuesday night at about 6:30 p.m. and it was busy, busy, busy... that has to be a good sign right? Eventually, after a small intercultural misunderstanding (Marie became Mary and three people that just arrived got seated first), we got seated on the patio to enjoy the sun in Calgary. We ordered. Our Bruschetta never arrived, but no biggie. Our main courses were delicious and don't let the portion sizes deceive you. Pasta can be very filling. We opted out of dessert. Our bill came to $43.00 for three people, unbeatable! We will defiantly give Chianti another go. There was a sign that made me chuckle which I thought I should share with you... Heaven is... Where the police are British, the chefs Italian, the mechanics German, the lovers French and it's all organized by the Swiss Hell is... Where the police are German, the chefs British, the mechanics French, the lovers Swiss and it's all organized by the Italians! Grazie! read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - Great Sign - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My go to pasta place. Great prices for the quality of food. So many of the staff have worked there forever. Love the cozy warm atmosphere. I love their ceasar salads, along with their seafood. read more

Yummy! First time here and was here for their $9 (?correct me if I'm wrong) special for their pastas! OMG it was so delishy. I got the Spinach Fettuccine Athena. AMAZING! And the waiter was so pleasant. Making sure we got what we wanted. Most def coming back! Plus when we asked to pack up some of our stuff they packaged it so nice! read more

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As a long time, regular customer of Chianti Willow Park I have become very disappointed recently with the portion sizes. I usually order a half portion of pasta and was given a SIDE plate for what is now their half portion size. When my husband and I were there a couple of days ago, I chose the full size since the half size is now embarrassingly small but was shocked to see how small it too had become. I understand restaurants have suffered over the past couple of years but this tactic will keep me away as it is definitely NOT good value for the money. In the past, we have always been happy with the great service, food quality, and portion sizes but with this change I can't see us returning again - despite having been a regular customer for 20-ish years. read more

Disappointing... made a reservation and wasn't seated until 40 minutes later. Host/hostess staff lacked professionalism but that 20+ other people were waiting - some with reservations - others walk ins, may have added to the stress level. Then we get seated at a dinky little table by the door and the only response sorry if you want to move you'll have to wait. Then we wait another 15 minutes for a grumpy waiter to stop by our table for initial greeting and drinks/meal order. Dear Chianti restaurant - I am sadden you really don't care if your patrons enjoy their dining experience, or how they didn't enjoy there meal because everyone leaving the restaurant banged the door against the wall where we sat, or if our meal was lack lustre. Won't be recommending this restaurant any time soon, and won't be back based on this experience. read more

I love Chiantis BUT today I found a black hair in my pasta... really threw me off and I ended up throwing out the rest of my dish (which was 3/4 of it). Disappointed as I have never experienced this. read more

Let me start off by saying their Adult meals are fantastic! We love coming here for a date night. Reason for 3 stars? The service is lacking. Waitress only checked on us once then seemed happy to have us pay and leave. My issue is the kids meal is tiny. Definitely not worth the $7.50 price. To add why I'm frustrated... where was her ice cream? Did she necessarily need it? No. But if I pay for something, I expect to get it. I don't know the waitress' name but she seemed happier to get her tip and have us get out. read more

Really enjoyed Chianti. Even when we were there in a regular day, not on special pasta day, the prices were decent at $13.00 for a good quality plate of pasta which you can customize. The vibe is great and the service is excellent. If you are in Calgary with the mood for Italian I do recommend this place. Here's my Vlog on my recent visit to Chianti. https://youtu.be/t-IxiLOtRmk read more

A group of 9 of us went to Chianti's on Macleod for New Years Eve dinner. I always read up on reviews before I go anywhere new to me and with only 61% of people liking this place I was not sure what to expect. Reservations were for 7:30pm and it was busy! Packed for the holiday! It was a bit noisy and a little cramped but the service throughout the night made up for it! I ordered a couple of vodka/tonics over dinner and they were fizzy and the lime was so fresh. There was a special menu for New Years and I ordered a seafood pasta dish that came with a caesar salad and dessert - all for $28! The salad was simple but the dressing perfectly coated the lettuce and it was so sinfully garlic-y! The waitress had her hands full but had time for each of us and with no problem at all subbed a couple of things for me on the pasta dish. It was delicious! The seafood was plentiful and the fettuccine pasta was fresh! Bonus! The sauce tied everything together perfectly and the portion size was huge! Everyone else loved their meals as well. They ran out of the apple caramel cheesecake for dessert and this was a disappointment for 6 out of 9 at our table. There were a couple of other options - I chose the apple caramel pie and was more than happy to eat the ice cream that came with it and brought the pie home. My fiance's fave dessert of all time is tiramisu and although he is not overly picky, he stated that it did not taste like the real thing and would not order this item again. I was very happy to bring half my pasta home as leftovers. SO happy with the evening overall. I am a huge fan of Italian food and I would for sure come back here! They seem to do it right and at a fair price! read more

It was nice, food was decently priced too. My lasagna was only $14, and it was some really good lasagna. Unfortunately we did go on valentines day and it was packed. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated because it was really unorganized at the front and there was a line but people kept budging it because it was 6:30 and they had 6:30 dinner reservations but so did everybody else in the line. I was so close to leaving and just going to mcdonalds or something because that was ridiculous but the staff cant do anything about that. People are rude. I'm glad I stayed tho because the waiter, I didnt catch his name but he was a big bald guy, was super nice and fast. Like he was working way harder than a minimum wage employee should be working. Like I said, food was good and once we got seated the service was fast. read more

I have noticed that Calgary does not often have many "middle ground" restaurants. A place is often either super high-end, or dirt-cheap garbage. Chianti is one of the few places in the city that seems to successfully provide that ever-elusive "middle ground." The food is very affordable (especially on $7.99 pasta nights) and fairly good quality. Obviously not your highest calibre Italian cuisine, but it is a very good deal considering the price. The restaurant is often busy and an ideal location for a cheap but still romantic date. I often order the Cannelloni ($7.99-$10.99), Lasagna ($7.99-$10.99) or Combinazione Della Casa (Veal Parmigiana, Cannelloni, and Linguine Alfredo - $15). Jessica almost ALWAYS gets the gnocchi with pesto cream sauce (also quite delicious!). And if you got a big appetite, you can always increase the volume of your pasta dish by ordering it "Sports size." No idea how they decided this was a good name for this option, but I'm happy they did. I always get a good giggle when I hear someone order it. I have many memories of "nights out" with Jessica's family here. The service always good, the food is always satisfying, and you won't be walking home because you have no money left for gas or cab fare. read more

Great food, super fast and really reasonably priced! And also, their house dressing is addicting, we usually pick up some on the way home to add to our salad! Made in house as well, the North Chianti's dressing doesn't come close to the Macleod Trail location! read more

I love all the Chianti restaurants I've been to in the city! one. it's super cheap two. they give you free bread three. it's quick four. you get your pasta fill it's great for a group event too.. I don't find it to be high end at all so it's great for casual get togethers or a quick lunch. my favourite dish is the tortellini romanoff. o.. they didnt have much of a dessert selection - none of them were very appealing though they have good cheap wine (i know it sounds like an oxymoron but it's true) and their long island ice teas aren't too bad either. read more

Ladies, take note: All men like cheap pasta. If you're looking for a boyfriend, forget going to art openings, go for cheap pasta night at Chianti's. At $7.99 for any dish, you'll not only get dinner, you'll be surrounded by men sitting by themselves, or with their gym buddy. Why does Chianti's not market this? I'm not sure. What am I sure of? You know what you're going to get at Chianti's. A large variety of pasta (including whole wheat and gluten free) with a large variety of sauces. On my visit, I had the salad with salmon. The salmon was overcooked, but not bad. Their house dressing is deliciously garlicky and simple. The seating makes it feel slightly more like a fast food joint than I'd like to see. Other than that, while it's definitely not fancy, Chianti's is a solid place for a quick weeknight meal with the family, a great place for cheap pasta and probably the best place I can think of for girls to pick up doods looking for a lady who can cook (Pasta special is Sunday through Tuesday, I believe). Finally, the service was great. Our waiter was extremely helpful - and the manager was right in there, circling all of the tables, ensuring everyone was getting what they needed and enjoying the experience. read more

As friendly as the owner and wait staff are, I can't really say I'm a fan of this restaurant. Walking in, you'll immediately be aware of the drab decor. "Well, that's alright" you might say, as long as the food is good. Unfortunately, it isn't. For lunch, I had ordered the Pollo al Oscar, an interesting dish containing chicken, crab, and prawns, in a cheese sauce accompanied by potatoes, carrots, and fried zucchini. The crab meat was dry, and tasted like it had come from a can. The chicken had an odd texture, and perhaps was boiled or steamed. The sauce was actually good, as were the prawns. Though they were small and consisted of only three. One high note was the side salad. I had asked for bleu cheese and it came with an Italian dressing, and a decent side of well tasting bleu cheese chunks. Not what I expected, but was actually quite good. read more

At least the word cafe is in the name so when you walk in and see cafeteria chairs it should be no surprise. Went on a Sunday night (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are all 7.99 pasta nights) with a party of 8. We had a reservation so we were able to get a table relatively quickly despite the line of people waiting out the door. The place is extremely crammed, so again similar to a cafeteria, there are going to be other people who are so close they might as well be sitting at the table with you. Service is fast and efficient. Food was only mediocre and seemed a bit rushed. Menu had good variety for everyones tastes. High chairs and booster seats available for those with kids. ( and baby change table in the rest room) Not a lot of ambiance as it was too loud and busy. Good for a cheap meal, but could make the same at home for sure. read more

Certainly one of the best value Italian joints in the city. Chianti is a really a workin mans joint. This restaurant has stood the test of time.Tell me what restaurants along Macleod trail have been open since the early 90's? Not many ! But chiantis has survived and is still going strong! they are obviously doing something right! They make a lot from scratch at Chiantis. All the sauces, a lot of the pastas and a variety of the condiments like ceasar dressing or the sauce they serve with fried zucchini not many if any restaurants do that especially at the price point. They make their own meat balls ( which are really good!) they make fresh cannelloni ( one of my faves) I could go on but you get the idea! The bad? A few things have changed over the years one bad thing is that they don't bake their own bread anymore. About 4 years ago they stopped doing this and it always made me sad because the bread was actually really good, perhaps it was that whole low carb fad that took place a few years back. They also used to serve oil and balsamic but that stopped when the in house bread stopped. Only to be replaced with generic and tasteless rolls from some robot baker somewhere. I would have givin a 5 if the old bread was still here! All in all great italian/ American fare. It's one of my staple restaurants, and I would say it should be one of yours to. This place blows all the other Italian chain restaurants out of the water and to the moon. It's chianti! ,they have earned their place and my stomachs heart. Check it! read more

Great Italian food and they even have gluten free pasta! Pasta will always hold a special place in my stomach as the Italians make it delicious. The variety in sauces and pastas will ensure that everyone can find something to fit their tastes. I'm glad that they now offer gluten free pasta (for $2 extra) and it tastes very good (it's rice pasta). They also offer other dishes other than pasta, but I would suggest getting pasta as it is delicious. Their veal is also good if you enjoy veal parmigiana. Some of the best Italian food Calgary has to offer. read more

Firstly, if you're in the mood for a quick Italian food fix, this place has decent food. The food is fine. No complaints! Secondly, years ago I used to visit Chianti's on a regular basis (Crowfoot location). Cute little Italian Bistro type atmosphere, Italian music, food, environment. They served delicious fancy bread with oil & vinegar and it was lovely. Finally, I went there last night with my husband for a quick date night. As soon as we walked in the door my impression was that of disappointment. No hostess. So we stood around in their insanely crowded/small and poorly laid out entrance until someone finally noticed us. The entrance quickly filled up with people and there was no knowing if they were waiting to pay, sit, or pick up. We were seated within a reasonable amount of time. We sat almost elbow to elbow with a couple already in the middle of their meal. This is not ideal seating for me. When the guy next to me slurps his spaghetti and he's so close that it splashes me in the face..... The waitresses could barely make it between the tables they were SO incredibly packed to allow for maximum seating. They brought out plain little dinner rolls and no oil & vinegar. While not the end of the world it was one of their staples that I originally loved. They played top 40's music and while, again, not the end of the world, I was quite disappointed with the lack of Italian feel this place had. In the end, while the servers were pleasant and the food was decent, I found it really hard to sit down and relax and enjoy our meal because I was feeling so crowded and rushed to get out of there to let someone in the crowded entrance have a seat (on chairs as hard as cement, by the way). Sad to say, I probably won't go there again. read more

First time being here for their pasta Monday deal. $8.99 for most of their pasta dishes. Was extremely busy, but we were still seated quickly and served quickly. Service was amazing from the host at the front door to the serving folks at the tables. Fast, efficient, attentive and friendly. Great food for the price! Bread served before the meal is so tasty and the pasta was amazing! I found the sauce to taste homemade and "real" with good portions. Unlimited bread, pasta dish and cheesecake at the end only cost $15 per person! Even at regular prices this place is priced well and a good bet! read more