We frequent IL Chianti regularly. Food is always fresh and flavourful. Staff are so friendly. Vitoria is a gem at service and making you feel welcome. Atmosphere is quaint and intimate. Never disappointed. Best family run restaurant. read more

I've been to Il Chianti every time I come to Calgary and never once been disappointed. Excellent service, food and ambiance.

Linguini pescatore 4/5 yelp Service 4/5 yelp Mom and pops run family restaurant. No complaints. Good portions. Yes i would go back it was nice and quiet. read more

Angel hair excellent, caprese 3/5, bun 2.5/5, house wines 3.5/5 Service was a little slow but only 1 staff for 25 customers At 1:30 pm and she had to make all the cappuccino s I would go back even though prices were a little high for lunch ie $18 pasta read more

IL CHIANTI RESTAURANT - Caprese - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Every item on the menu is great Lobster Ravioli in mushroom sauce fantastic! We love saltimbocca and all other veal dishes. Calamari Franco our favourite appetizer! A must go to family owned and operated restaurant!!!! read more

The place is beautiful and quite Italian inspired Restaurant. Pronounce as "Kyan-Ti" Their music reminds me of Pavarotti. Best for groups or if you want to spend quality time with your loved ones this place is good for you. Why a 4 star? The sound of pounding the veal makes it less a star. At first I thought there was some kind of constructions going on, but over all ambience is good. Table cloth and napkins looks like a wedding set up. Food is great and the wines as well. You may like to try their Scaloppinne Alla Chianti or better ask their day specials. read more

IL CHIANTI RESTAURANT - a place setting with a wine glass - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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#130 Lucky for me, I had my Vancouver posse visiting for the last weekend of warm weather (well the last 2 days of warm weather and first 2 days of normal weather) in Calgary this past weekend (before Remembrance Day). I say lucky because when I visit Vancouver, they always wine and dine me just right. So, I thought to myself, this is my turn and this is my day. (Un) fortunately, they had other plans as a friend of theirs whom lives 5 blocks east of this establishment was oh so kind to take myself, a fellow yelper, my 2 friends, himself, his daughter, and his sister to Il Chianti and PAY on Saturday, 8 November. Our reservation was at 7pm and we were promptly seated. Apparently, the person so kind enough to pay is well known and was well received by our waitress, Victoria, whom was so kind to welcome the four of us whom had never graced this establishment. She also explained the daily specials and the most popular dishes including dessert. Appetizers included the very lightly breaded calamari fritti and non-breaded calamari alla franco with the best best best best (did I say best already) tomato sauce I have ever relished, as well as hot and apparently fresh baked breads. My dish was the spaghette alla carbonara which consists of bacon, whipped eggs, cream, and parmigiano cheese while 2 of the other patrons order the rack of lamb which if memory serves was some special, and one ordered a salad and we all shared. The portions even relative to the price are quite large, nicely made, and succulent. Important: their mashed potatoes are so so good so order an extra side (I unfortunately did not). We also a red wine which unfortunately, I did not get the name but it was perfect for the meal. Dessert included their tiramisu and a chocolate gelato dish that apparently was very popular as the other table of 17 people, I counted 7 gelato dishes. I can't wait to go back and try the carpaccio appetizer, spaghetti all' amatriciana and/or the fetticine alfredo or the vitello alla parmagiana Based on the prices, there is more of a family celebration or holiday get together or once-a-month a kinda place when you want to put on the dog so to speak. This is one of the best if not the best Italian places in Calgary or Vancouver for that matter. Comfort food that leaves you feeling satisfied but not bloated NOTE: this is definitely a good place to take a date that you want to impress! Mamma mia, here I go again, how can I resist you... read more

This restaurant gets 3 stars and earned an extra one for their tiramisu desert. We were driving around looking for an Italian place in the area and decided to try this place when it was the only one that wasn't close for a month of summer holidays. Initial impression of the service was a little brusque but that improved as the night wore on. We were served bread (which was unfortunately not warm) and butter after we ordered our food. Our Calamari appetizer was not bad. The calamari itself was a little flavourless but the doneness was perfect. When we used the bread to soak up the sauce after, it was actually quite delicious. I ordered the Spaghetti Putanesca and my partner got the Gnocchi in Rose Sauce. I really liked my Putanesca. It was flavourful and adding some fresh ground pepper added a little kick which is right up my alley. My partner enjoyed his Gnocchi but I thought the sauce was a little heavy for me. All dishes were just a titch under seasoned. To end the meal we shared a tiramisu which was really heavenly. There is an Italian supermarket next door where I am going back to investigate if they sell the tiramisu for me to enjoy in the comfort of my own home. It was spongy and was not too sweet and just melt-in-your-mouth goodness! I would definitely go back to Il Chianti again as I am curious how all the other delicious sounding items on the menu will be. Overall, an above average restaurant with a good selection on the menu and amazing tiramisu! read more

We were recommended this place, and we were completely dissapointed. We waited forever for someone to come by to take our order. Staff never seemed to be around. Every single dish we ordered took ages to come out. We spent two hours there. Every dish was worst then the one before. We were unable to swallow anything. Food quality was not worth the price!!!! Extremely low food quality read more

I have been going to II Chianti for over 7 years now. And each time I go, the food is always delicious, generous portions, plenty of options on the menu and always attentive service. The small Italian Owned family operated restaurant is Clean, Old school Décor with fancy paintings, Gaudy chandlers imported from Italy and A memorable painting of a funny looking man wearing wino.... Speaking of Wino the wine selection is top notch 10/10. I always order the Caesar Salad (with home made Anchovy dressing), followed by Spaghetti and Tomato sauce... sure my choice may sound simple but the complexity and love they put into their sauces are out of this world. Your dishes feel like your in Italy and tingles your senses. No Tomato Sauce seems to compare to II Chianti's. Aside from the food's perfection, II Chianti's is fine dining (casual clothes okay), you really get the prime services- leaving you to feel like your a star or someone important with the appointed detail in service. Just a side note - The dishes are expensive, so prepare to dig deep into the wallet! read more

Friday night dinner with family and friends (one of whom was celebrating a birthday) consisted of fresh rolls, bruschetta, Caesar salad, Chicken Parmigiana, and assorted pastas (gnocchi, penne, angel hair) served family style, finished with panna cotta and tiramisu (regular and pumpkin). Food was delicious, service was graciously attentive, newly renovated interior is elegant and contemporary. Great for entertaining groups, family special occasions, and romantic dates. Small, so make reservations. read more

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My favourite restaurant in Calgary. I would eat here every single day if I could. Amazing food and wonderful service.

Used to be a regular at this restaurant but had been away for many years. Went back last night to celebrate our anniversary and we're not disappointed. The food was awesome. Service was appropriately paced and attentive. More expensive than many restaurants but well worth it. We had the veal "il Chianti" and we're surprised at the generous quantity. The vegetables were perfect. Bruschetta was very nice.Frank and his family have continued a fine tradition. Highly recommend. read more

Service was very professional and tasteful. The food was delicious but very pricey! The food menu was limited and was difficult to find something appealing to try. Overall an okay experience. We wouldn't go again. read more

Small but clean bright and elegant restaurant next to an Italian supermarket, which is a good first sign! The Staff are of Italian origin so they know what they are talking about! Food is well portioned and nicely presented, my friends had pasta dishes which looked and tasted v good, I had the Bistecca something with a brandy sauce, very good steak! read more

The service was terrible. We had to practically chase the waiter/the manager around to get more drinks, because they took our glasses away and didn't bother to ask if we needed more to drink; they weren't paying attention to our table at all at any point of our visit. And if this wasn't bad enough, around closing time, who we believe to be the manager walked by our table and asked with a very sarcastic tone "are you ladies planning on sleeping here tonight?" and kept walking. If they wanted us to leave she could have politely say "sorry ladies but we're about to close pretty soon". This would have been enough; there was no need for the snarky rude comment. Not going back for sure. read more

Delicious fresh food. Excellent presentation. Flawless service. I have been for both lunch and dinner, and have always had my expectations exceeded. read more

Horrible service, quality, and atmosphere. Over priced and overrated. We were completely ignored by our waitstaff, and unsure of who it even was. Neither of the two staff knew anything about the menu when asked by us or the table beside us. The dirty appetizer plates were cleared with our entree plates at the end, when we were finally asked how our food was (mediocre at best). The only time the service was prompt was when the waiter was collecting our money. Will never return. read more

Great food. Came in in a hoodie got overlooked for how I was dressed. Despite the fact I ordered a 50 buck bottle of wine off the hop. Sorry I'm in comfy clothes with 2 beautiful girls. Doesn't mean you sluff me off. Just saying. read more

Friday dinner with Friends proved there is a truly world class Italian restaurant here in Calgary! The flavor was so good in all our choices that we are still thinking if it today! How often does that happen folks?? read more

Great family run restaurant. Victoria, the daughter, runs the front while her parents cook in the back. All the food is amazing but the best thing you can order is whatever the special is, especially the veal or pork chop! Small restaurant though so I would make reservations. read more

My entire family has been going here for over 4 years, ever since a friends 50th bday. We go back a couple times per year, and recommend it to everyone we know. The calamari and bruschetta are awesome, between the four of we've had most of the pasta, and the gnocchi and cannelloni are oustanding as are both fettuccine dishes. The linguine alle vongole, well you'll want more for dessert is all I can say, it's that good. The veal saltimbocca and the scaloppine also deserve your attention. We haven't tried much else, as we seem to be stuck on our personal favourites. The owners are all super friendly, and their personal service is outstanding. It's a small place, gets really busy and you'll want to reserve a table for sure. read more

This is by far the best Italian restaurant we have ever been to. I have been taking Clients and my family and friends since they opened. The atmosphere is like you are in a great restaurant on the Amalfi coast. The services is second to none and their specials are out of this world. I highly recommend this fantastic family run restaurant for a great taste of Italy! read more

Cute place, but food is really really low quality. Caprese salad was hard to swallow,tomatoes were extra hard,burrata was tough and dry. Ordered linguine vongole pasta w clams,linguine over cooked,too much garlic like heavy heavy amount of garic. My date ordered Lobster stuffed ravioli,it was drowned in mushroom sauce plus reduce balsamic on top. She took 2 bites n that's all she could do, I didn't believe and tried a bite n had to spit it out. Hands down worst Italian food experience. Basically try ANYWHERE but here cuz food quality DOES not match their prices. Average plate price is $29+. read more

Always a great place to eat. Prices are great Sunday - Tuesday.. I've had some great memories here over the year. Service is great, food is great, prices are reasonable. I highly recommend trying it out! read more

I've eaten here twice now, and both times I left extremely satisfied. The pork chop is delicious, and the Fettuccini Alfredo is without a doubt, the best I've ever had. This is a cozy restaurant with wonderful decorating, great service, and fantastic food. If you're searching for reasonably priced Italian food in this area of the city, look no further. read more

My family has been going here for special occasions over the past 10 years. We look forward to it each time and know what we are going to order weeks ahead of time. It's a family run business so you always feel welcome and are greeted by the same staff who remember you from your last visit. The food is fresh, authentic and delicious.I don't know what they put in their salad dressing but the house green salad with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and onions is fantastic. I would also recommend their calamari done a tomato sauce. I've had calamari all around the world, including in Italy and this is still my favourite. read more

Caeser salad average no real flavour, needed anchovies. tortellini in a very liquid consistant bland sauce with a few pieces of broccoli. The decor is cheesy. Will not go back. Waiter was nice and attentive. Go to Abruzzo read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time after my sister recommended it. It did not disappoint! The food and wine was excellent and well priced, the service was wonderful, and the interior of the restaurant absolutely blew me away. From the outside, it looks quite casual, but every detail is carefully thought out on the inside. read more