While visiting Calgary, we were recommended to try Chianti for good pasta and value! We decided to go a on a week day lunch because they have a promotion for $14.97 pastas (full size or half size and salad), which is unheard of these days! Portion size was generous and the pasta was cooked nicely! Surprisingly we had enough room to try the tiramisu and I'd have to say it was worth it! Our server was very helpful with the menu, gave good recommendations. The atmosphere wasn't too busy as we came for a late lunch, it was too loud or busy. We tried coming on a Saturday night for dinner with the family but they were quite busy and full so I'd recommend coming for lunch or making reservations. read more

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The Carciofi Diablo has a bland cream sauce with thick fettuccini noodles that were dense and chewy. The Antonio (subbed out cream sauce for tomato sauce) was a vegetarian pasta option that was also bland. Our group ordered a few more dishes and found that overall, it was lacking in flavor and the pasta was not cooked well. This was a takeout experience. So perhaps their food is more conducive for dine-in. read more

Great value for their lunch special (I ordered half size pasta with soup). Prompt service for our big table. Kiddos love the kids menu with an ice cream included - it is always exciting to end the meal with a dessert Spacious dinning area, great for big group. read more

We went out for a Sunday family dinner at Chianti's in Willow Park, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. We were seated at 6:00 PM and placed our appetizer order shortly afterward. By 6:50 PM, the appetizers still hadn't arrived, so we asked our server for an update. She checked and told us they had thought the appetizers had already been served and that they would be out shortly. It seemed more likely the order was never placed, and had we known that, we would have canceled them. When the appetizers finally did arrive, the shrimp was cold. Then, when our entrées came, the spinach fettuccine was clumped together and overcooked to the point of being hard. We hoped dessert would be better, but the crème caramel came without the whipped cream. The server offered to make some, but considering how long everything else had taken, we declined. When I'm paying for a meal out, I expect a certain level of service and food quality, and this experience fell well short on both counts. I won't be returning or recommending this location to others. read more

Very good food , service was good too. Price is very reasonable We usually go for lunch their , nice ambiance . Definitely will keep going back read more

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Overview: I have been to Chianti many times for dinner, but it was my first time going to Chianti for lunch. The lunch menu is very reasonably priced ($9.99) and the portion size is big enough to keep you full. I am slightly disappointed by the lunch service, but am not opposed to going again and getting their lunch specials. Atmosphere: quiet, nicely decorated. There is a patio if you want to enjoy your food outside. Food: 1. Seafood linguini special (pictured) that comes with either soup or salad ($25): Linguini was more al dente than expected and quite chewy. There was too much pasta for the amount of seafood provided and was hard to mix. The sauce tasted good but was collected at the bottom of the dish, which resulted in under-seasoned pasta on the top and over-seasoned pasta on the bottom. Would NOT recommend. 2. Cheese ravioli lunch special ($9.99): ravioli was well stuffed with cheese and the tomato sauce tasted great. Would recommend. Service: We waited by the door for 3 minutes before being greeted even though there were restaurant members walking around. It was odd that our waitress seated us by the bathroom when it was being fixed despite there being 20 other tables available. read more

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Food and service quality has increased and I hope to keep seeing it get better. Pasta night is a really good deal and worth a bonus star.

Noodle place no spoon or staff to correct issues. Plate OK but arrived way to hot. Meh type of place.

Reservations for 2 @ 7PM. Party of 3 also there (they had no reservations, Arabic or...). Host grabbed 2 menus and signaled us to follow, the party of 3 budded in front of us, host said nothing. Don't bother with reservations, they mean nothing, don't bother going there for dinner. read more

Server was good, knowledgeable, and fairly efficient - he gets one of the 2 stars. The kitchen really let down 4 of our 5 orders. Pasta was over cooked to the point that it was mushy in one dish, clumps of cooked noodles in 2 of the other dishes. The meat in the Lasagne tasted like the stuff in the Chef Boy R Dee ravioli and the carbonara eggs cooked into scrambled eggs, rather than creating a cream sauce. The price point is decent, so it wasn't a huge loss. read more

they have my favourite pasta dish ever! and service is always awesome :,) I've been here 6-7 times now and love to bring friends and family

This place is fantastic!!!!!! I have been coming to Chianti at Crowfoot since University which is many many years ago. I moved to Toronto for 5 years and coming back to Chiantis Crowfood was a nice trip down memory lane. It's still good and they haven't changed their quality and standards. It is a chain and use to have multiple locations and now it only has 2 in the city. The Crowfoot location is by far better than the Willow park location. I actually live closer to Willow Park and will rather take the extra 10 minute commute up north. Their pastas are different and much better and they serve a different style of bread with a nice olive and balsamic dipping sauce compared to Willow Park. Service is great. There is host who has been there forever who is always welcoming. I don't know if he's the manager or even the owner. However, he will always greet you with a smile and you'll see him singing or humming. :) My favorite go to dish is the Du Chef. Love smoke salmon in fettuccine. However, everything in their menu is superb! Also it's nice to see they still have their pasta specials from Sunday to Tuesday. read more

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

What happened to this place? Chianti used to be a decent restaurant with great food and endless warm bread. Today we went here and the service and food were below average to say the least. My girlfriend's pasta was lukewarm I'm not sure if it was because we switched the sauce? The linguine that I ordered was mushy. And to top it all of we heard the blonde server mentioned to another table that it was supposed to be her day off today and it definitely showed in her service. She spilled water on my gfs purse and just pretended it didn't happen. As she was cleaning the table the f*kng pasta sauce spraying everywhere as she pilled the plates on top of each other. Just an absolute disaster of an experience. No wonder they closed the other location... these folks lost the way. So sad this resto was one of my favourites growing up. read more

Been coming here for the last 7 years! Always an amazing experience with above and beyond service. Definitely a favourite spot for me!

Ordered takeout today as we have so many times in the past. Spinach salad, Penne alla Gigi and Fettuccine Chianti. Got it home. Salad portion has decreased significantly with no bacon, very little sauce on either pasta order. Called and were told nothing had changed on the menu (except for another "COVID" price increase). Oh and they also now charge extra for extra sauce. Not noted on menu. Also no explanation for smaller salad with no bacon. Sorry Chianti but service, food quality and value has decreased. No plans to return and do not recommend. read more

We have been repeat patrons of Chiantis for many years, and felt we needed to finally leave a well-deserved review after another great experience there this evening. With the increased cost-of-living recently, it can be difficult to find the extra resources to treat your family to a nice dinner out. Chiantis makes it so so worth it. Their delicious food, exceptional service, and warm atmosphere are all topped off with unbeatable value, leaving you feeling guilt-free about your night out. Chiantis is family-friendly, yet also a lovely place for a date or to go out with your girlfriends for some carbs and wine! I love the Mare E Monte pasta with scallops, peas, & mushrooms in a mouthwatering cream sauce, or the Alla Rosa ravioli! So many delicious offerings here though; your options are truly limitless. I also highly recommend their Caesar salad! We often buy a container of the Caesar dressing to take home because it is so unique and flavourful. Chiantis always welcomes you with a warm basket of toasted focaccia bread alongside an olive oil & balsamic vinegar dipping plate -- another special and memorable add-on that will bring a carb-induced smile to your face! We can't sing enough praise about Chiantis Crowfoot, and highly recommend it to our friends & family. PS: They also have a lovely patio out back to enjoy in the summertime! read more

Excellent service, good food and good ambience. The parking is limited. They have outdoor seating as well. Food was fresh and delicious. The place is kids friendly and they took good care of us as a big group. All their pasta have eggs so they gave us an option of rice noodles for those who could not have eggs. The food arrived quickly and the serving size was good. Most of us had to take leftovers in a box. Would come here again! read more

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All I can say is wow! Check this place out people. Our very own little Italy in crowfoot! Friendly, right price and really great food! read more

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

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Our family loves Chiantis in Crowfoot. The great food, friendly staff and fair prices have made this our "Go to" Italian restaurant for 20 years! read more

warmly family style Italy restaurant and many people has family dinner here. many kinds of pasta and rich of cheese. Monday and Tuesday has 10 dollar pasta. read more

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Chianti's makes great pasta! I can't say it enough. This is one place I go if I'm really, really craving some delectable pasta and sauces! They have so many different pasta creations to choose from. You can order your basic fettuccine alfredo, or go for something a little more extreme like shrimp and other fish dishes. It doesn't matter what you order, it's going to be delicious! The style of this restaurant is a little more high class than some other ones. I find it to be quite a classy place and choose it as a favourite for date night. I suppose the prices are a bit high, but I think it's definitely worth it since the food is so yummy! The service is always really nice, and makes the experience a lot of fun. Last time I went I had a super funny waiter who only made jokes with us about absolutely everything. He really made the experience unique and I totally loved it. Chianti's is just delicious and definitely a place for couples to enjoy a lovely dinner. Yum yum! read more

Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - *photo credit crowfootcrossing.com - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great value for freshly made and perfectly al dente pasta. We've been coming to Chianti for close to 20 years. Our favorites are the supremo and their Caesar salad. The kids menu is nicely portioned and priced at only $7.50. We've never had a bad meal here. Try their ridiculously cheap lunch! read more

Omg. We are here again and yet another disappointing meal. My mom loves this place and it is her birthday so we come along and try to keep a smile on our faces. My son had a huge black hair in his meal but ate it anyway because he was hungry. I ordered Mare E monte and it had only two scallops in it. My moms cannelloni was dry and hard and inedible. Now they did not charge us for my pasta or my moms which is the right thing to do. I am sad because Chianti's use to be amazing back in the day and now seems like fast food. read more

Had dinner the other evening and enjoyed every minute. The service was quick, staff friendly, and food fantastic. I've been many times before and always end up having an excellent experience. Will be returning again. read more

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night are the Pasta Special nights that ring up at a low cost of $8.99. Even on holidays this deal is honored except Mothers Day. I know many are not keen on the food here but I have come to quite like the pasta dishes (FRESH - not many Italian places even offer this) . The portions are good and they come out piping hot which I love. Service, well - it seems to be run by mostly kids. Most annoying recently, they had a long table set up in the middle of the dining space `tipping out`so 6 of them sat around this table chatting, counting the day`s earnings loudly, who tipped well, who did not, texting away on their phones, talking trash and swearing up a storm. They were right next to us so it was hard to tune them out. Solution - take it to the back room guys where there are way fewer customers, we do not want to hear all that jazz. Where management was tonight to oversee this I have no idea... Back to the servers who were actually working, one hastily dropped off some waters, then one came and gave us some oil and vinegar but no bread for about 15 minutes. Then the water boy came and dumped a plate of bread onto the menu I was reading in front of me... as I mentioned, kids. The food was really good and prepped to order. If you add a little something to your dish upon ordering, the server will not tell you but will add $1.20 to your bill. Sneaky. I just like to know these things upfront, I would have thought nothing of it. But, the meal is still a good deal regardless, so we payed and over tipped for atmosphere that I hope I never have to sit through again. Food - 4 Service - 3 Ambiance -1 read more

I never expect too much from a chain and like usual, this chain restaurant did not exceed my expectations! They give you complimentary bread with olive oil and vinegar and the bread was very soft and warm. I shared the caesar salad with 3 friends and it was a good size for sharing. The salad was OK, nothing special. For my entree I had the lasagna al forno, which was good. The portion sizes are comparable to most places that serve pasta and I left feeling pretty full! You can get any pasta here for $11-12, so it is really affordable and their pasta selection is huge. It was not busy at all when I came and the service was OK. Again, nothing special. I probably wouldn't come here again and I would only recommend it to someone who was looking for decent, cheap pasta. read more

This is my favourite Chianti location as the wait time is generally low and the service has consistently been exceptional. They bring you freshly made bread to start, the portion sizes are large and the prices are a quite inexpensive. I have been extremely satisfied with everything I have ever ordered. read more

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

I went to Chianti in December 2010, after living in Italy for four years. I would describe the atmosphere as McDonalds-meets-Olive Garden, in that it looks like it was decorated with the faux-Italian decorations leftover at a HomeSense clearance event. We went on a snowy Sunday because we'd seen online that they had a pasta special; upon arrival we found ourselves to be pretty much the only people under the age of seventy-five. I'm not sure the name of the pasta dish that I ordered but it was a vegetarian one, with a creamy tomato sauce. It came with huge chunks of almost-raw CELERY and CARROTS mixed into (Barilla?) pasta and okay sauce. I think they just took some of the vegetables normally used in the minestrone and heated them in the sauce for a few minutes before tossing in the pasta. The vegetables were both totally inauthentic and totally unappetizing. On the side there was an okay salad (with more chunky vegetables from the same bowl, I would say). It wasn't worth the $7 lunch special price and I'd hate to think anyone ever paid more than that. I have NO plans to return to Chianti. read more

After a suitable absence following a couple experiences I did not like (meat finding it's way into my veggie dishes in 2 of 3 visits) I've made a triumphant return. I do feel a little bit on edge and feel I pick at my food looking for unexpected bits but they food was quite good and I hope I relax around the food a bit more with positive experiences. They seem busier than I remember even when get wondered in at a really odd time of day and they've jacked their special prices up a dollar - $8.99 pasta dishes on their off days (Mon - Thurs if it's still the same). It's still worth that additional dollar. Right now I'm a big fan of their spinach pasta with tomato sauce. I also appreciate they don't use a lot of oil in the sauce (which I hate) and the ratio of garlic is just right. My latest meal arrive a bit on the salty side but only to the level I took a bit of notice and not something to ruin the experience. read more

I've been coming to this Chianti's location for nearly a decade now - but I haven't reviewed it. I visited this past weekend, and my excellent experience reminded me to share credit where it's due. This suburban Italian restaurant isn't a Michelin-starred culinary experience, but it's not supposed to be either. Chianti is a amazingly solid, neighbourhood pasta option with extremely good prices. The portions are large, the bread is freshly baked and all you can eat (remember to save room for the pasta), and the pasta options vary widely and are all delicious. GF/Veg options are of course available. Most recently, I had the Fulminante, which was pasta with shrimp, smoked salmon, olives, and green onion in a curry cream sauce - everything was absolutely on point, I got a very generous portion, the pasta was very well cooked and the flavor balance was right. Other favourites of mine include the Romanoff Veal tortellini with mushrooms and bacon, as well as anything alfredo sauce. Plus, for $9 (Sun-Tues), it's a steal - I can't even get away with $9 for a full meal at McDonalds. I don't get why this place gets anything less than stellar - It's not claiming to be Teatro, and I love it for what it is. read more

Okay. How often can 3 adults go out for lunch at the bill comes to under $30. Especially when you are all starving when you arrive and leave full? I went here with 2 coworkers and we all ordered a $7.99 lunch special with pasta. It was a perfect sized portion for lunch-we were full but not bloated full. I opted for the cheese ravioli and Caesar salad-delish. Everything was fresh and tasty. My friends tried two different kinds of soup -the minestrone and the soup of the day and they both looked great. The wait staff were experienced, professional and very personable. There is a man there who looks like he runs the show and he was great - so much energy. The only thing that made it lose a star is the decor. Its pretty dated, tired and needs a revamp. Also there was a lot of clutter and boxes you pass while being lead to your table. That was a little weird. But for a tasty, inexpensive lunch in the NW, Chianti might be the place for you! read more

I love the Pasta Frenzy nights; the fettuccine diablo is my favourite! The complimentary focaccia bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is very tasty. I have tried a couple of other Chianti locations, but the food was different and not as good as the one in Crowfoot. The decor is just ok, and the restaurant is a bit noisy, but I can easily overlook that for a delicious, large portion of pasta for only $7.99. I like when the owner/manager walks around singing in Italian. I have been eating here for several years and still see familiar servers, etc. which must mean it's a good place to work since their staff isn't always turning over. I would recommend making a reservation, especially on Pasta Frenzy nights (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday), as people are often lined up out the door. read more

We came to Chianti on Tuesday August 2nd, arrived approx 6:00pm - expecting a long line up. We got seated immediately - it was very busy as it is $8.99 pasta night. Service is quick and friendly. We ordered the bruschetta - and WOW ... waaaayyyyy too much garlic. I took 1 bite and couldn't eat it, unfortunately. My friend ate it though - he got through it. Wish the bruschetta was served with a baguette instead of focaccia, but that's just a personal preference. I ordered cheese filled ravioli with bolagnese sauce (not on the menu but an easy request), My friend ordered a veal filled tortellini with a cheese sauce (off the menu). The raviolis were not cooked long enough - too hard - they went back. Tortellini was delicious. My second plate of ravioli came back and it was cooked perfectly. It would be nice if there was a meat filled ravioli on the menu though, because that's what I was really in the mood for. I will definitely come back - I won't order the cheese ravioli though - will try something else. In closing... I will say that it is nice to see such a BUSY restaurant! The Calgary economy is in the dumps so seeing restaurants busy and succeeding is a very happy sight! Good job Chiantis! read more

Way better than some other Chianti locations I have been to. All the food was delicious!! Everyone enjoyed their meal and my pasta was fresh fresh fresh! Artichoke dip was to die for with enough melted cheese to make you feel guilty for a week. Server was a bit distracted but it was busy and everything was still great. Bruschetta and calamari were also great! Very relaxed environment and decorations a bit cheesy read more

Love the $7.99 pasta special! Today is Monday - pasta cheap night! There were 3 of us. We started out with the Insalata Mista - love the salad dressing. I had Alla Vongole (Clam with white wine sauce). Instead of Linguini, I decided to opt for the whole wheat Fusilli. I liked it. I had 3 clams in their shells and it was done really well! The white wine sauce also came with shredded clam meat and loads of parsley. Dad ordered the Spaghetti Con Polpetti - he liked it. Meatballs were fairly big. Sis ordered Carciofi Diabloe - interesting flavours - Chicken, Artichokes & Red Peppers, Spinach in a Spicy Basil Cream Sauce - also opted for whole wheat fusilli instead of fettucini. Service was quick. I like that. read more

A nine year old writes: Ok, so there's a few things worth noting if you're looking for a fancy restaurant to eat at. We'll first, I like the the flowers and trees on the patio; It feels rustic in a modern way. I also thought I should mention the food in general; they have lots of types of pastas and raviolis which tasted good,8/10. And I'll say, the price is actually a lot better than a lot of other places in Calgary. But the best thing about it is the honorable service (you'll see when you get there ) when you just sit down, then they give you the drink you asked for, normal, but then you ask for your food, then it's ready about 5-10 minutes later, but at normal restaurants it's usually 20-30 minutes later. So you should definitely go to Chianti, it is a good restaurant, and you should definitely go there. Age 9 (in less than a month). read more

Chiantis is the place I go for cheap but delicious pasta. They have $7.99 pasta on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all day, as well as Saturday 11-4pm! They do not skimp on the portions on these days, you get the same as if you were paying full price. My favorite is the Tortellini Romanoff. This location has a great Italian feel to it, the manager is always singing Italian tunes as he walks about the place. They have a good assortment of wines, always checking to make sure you are enjoying your choice. They have an extensive menu of salads, seafood, chicken, veal and pasta. They have great lunch specials which consist of a salad and half pasta serving. The service quality can drop on busy nights, like the cheap pasta days, they seem to spread the waiters a bit thin on those days. This is a great location to both go with a larger party or as a couple! A reservation is recommended if you are going with a larger party. My Husband and I like to go here, then go to the movies, it makes a nice date night! read more

Chiantis is an Italian restaurant that's been in Calgary for-ev-er... and nothing about it ever changes or stands out except the terrible service. This is how ordering take-out at the Crowfoot location works: * You call Chiantis to place an order. No one picks up the phone. * 10-minutes later you call again and someone picks up the phone. When you say, "I would like to place an order for pickup," the person on the other end make a noise that sounds like you've just told them that you ran over their dog. They put you on hold for 10-minutes. * 10-minutes later you place your order and repeat it 3-times to make sure they got it right. They tell you it will be ready in 20-30 minutes. * When you show up to pick-up the order, you stand in the doorway with 10 other people waiting to speak to a hostess. * When it's finally your turn to pick up your order they discover that there is something wrong (either they didn't put the order through, they cooked the wrong thing, one of the meals is missing). You wait for 20-minutes for them to correct their error. * You finally get your order but the hostess seems to have lost the wireless payment machine. She finds it 2-minutes later and you are able to pay. * When you get the meal home you discover that it is cold, dry, or missing something (in one instance I arrived home and discovered the meal was missing the pasta -- there was only sauce in the tray). * You vow to NEVER EVER go back to Chiantis again. Then enough time passes (like 6-months) that you "forget" how bad the experience is at Chiantis Crowfoot. Then you go through it all over again and remember. For us, the latest "remembering" was last week. Do yourselves a favour and go down the street to Aioli where the customer experience is fantastic and the food better. I will say their Tortellini Alla Panna is really tasty... but no meal is worth the effort you need to make to get it (this defeats the whole point of ordering out). read more

Haven't been to Chianti in many years. Only to the 17th Ave location. This was our first time at the Crowfoot location. Sadly, we keep forgetting it's there. We arrived and it was busy, but not crazy busy. We were seated within 5 minutes and didn't have reservations. Ordered up a couple beverages (glass of wine & beer) from our bubbly and friendly waitress. Decided to start with some appetizers. Appetizers ordered: Calamari Alla Romana & Bruschetta. Both were very good especially the calamari. Will have it again. We were ready for dinner and they have a great menu, a bit of everything. (pasta, salads, mains, fish etc. etc.) which made the decision a bit hard since I wanted a bit of everything. Dinner ordered: 1 Cannelloni & 1 Combinazione Della Casa (Cannelloni, Fettuccine and veal parm in this combo) The cannelloni was baked and delicious. The Della Casa, which is a combo of three things was great as well. Loved the spinach fettuccine. Will order the combo again since it gave you just enough to sample all three and be full. After the replenishment on our beverages, we ordered some coffee and dessert. Dessert ordered: Tiramisu. It was really good and tasted fresh and authentic. Not sure if they make it in house but it was really great. Service was great. Food wonderful and very economical for all the food we did enjoy. Will be back now that I have tried a few things and know the location of this Chianti's. read more

This is my favourite restaurant. Service is always excellent, the host is always so friendly and personable and always ready to get you a table. Food is delicious. Love the chicken parmagiana. read more