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    Lupo

    4.4 (223 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Seafood linguini with gluten free pasta

    The food and service were top notch. I had the seafood linguini with gluten free pasta. And my husband had the pepperoni pizza. Seafood linguini was the best I've ever had. 10/10

    Oyster
    Morgan W.

    Wow! Swept away in romance from the entrance to the desert. The baked oysters were the best I've had in my life. Crunchy top with a buttery sauce almost made me ordering a second plate. Pasta was phenomenal. A must, even if just for a drink at the bar!

    Amanda N.

    So happy I got a reservation after being recommended to dine here when visiting. This place is amazing! My fiance and I are so impressed by the dishes. Upon entering, it's super aesthetic. You can walk up the stairs or take the elevator. The vibe is so cute and it's perfect for any celebration. Our server was great on recommendations, especially with drinks. Onto the food! Little gem Caesar: amazing. Perfect crunch and perfect portion. 5/5 Uncle Morty: wow... highly impressed. Pistachio on pizza? Game changer. We brought half home, cause we wanted to try it. 5/5 Carbonara: this was my fiancé's favorite. Texture was perfect and the ingredients. Fire ! so yes 7/5 I wish I had room for dessert cause everything was so amazing. I want to go back. Highly recommend!

    Phil Y.

    I stumbled upon Lupo while searching Google for a nice dinner restaurant in Banff. Sorry Yelp, but, hardly anyone uses you in Alberta. They are located upstairs in the Cascade Shops. They seemed like they were separate from the mall with no direct access to the mall itself. Reservations were made about a month in advance. When we arrived, we were promptly seated. We ordered their seafood linguine and their halibut. The halibut was their fish of the day. The halibut was cooked in their Josper oven which kept the fish moist. The seafood linguine was full of shrimp, scallop, crabmeat and clams. My wife really enjoyed it. My only complaint was that their portions were a little small. Service was good. Our waiter was nice and tried making conversation with us. He kept our glasses full and checked up on us. It would be five stars if only they gave a little more.

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    Kruti M.

    We came here for our first dinner after we landed so of course we were starving! We got a gorgeous table with a beautiful view of the outside on the second floor- perfect table to celebrate my mom's anniversary! We ordered- Margherita 3.5- pizza is pizza, but the crust was good but the pizza was a little bit too salty for our liking. Pesto Campanelle 4.5/5- surprisingly this was so good! I didn't think it would hit the spot, because I'm very picky when it comes to pesto, but we were basically licking the plate! The sauce was so good and also paired perfectly with the complimentary bread! I understand why a lot of tourists say this is the place to go! Unfortunately we didn't get to try any of the cocktails, but I'm assuming they're just as great!

    Rosa Marg

    This place is wonderful! I'd 100% recommend stopping in the food is delicious and fresh. The ambiance is wonderful as well we sat on the patio but the inside is very nice as well, very clean. Pasta is made fresh everyday and you can taste it. The lamb is also excellent, though we hadn't order any the pizza looks and smells fantastic planned on getting one to go just to try it but physically couldn't fit anymore food. One critic I would as is maybe adding an option for chicken for a protein to add to pasta, etc.

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    Mary L.

    The service was spectacular. I don't think I caught our server's name, but I just know she's from Montreal. She gave me recommendations for bagel places to try in Montreal, and she was attentive throughout the meal. Our hostess actually gave us great pasta recommendations. I loved loved loved the pesto pasta. Both pastas we got were made perfectly, and it brought me right back to Italy. I also don't usually like tiramisu. It's something I will try one bite and not touch again just because I don't like the texture. But THIS tiramisu was phenomenal. I had at least 4 bites of it and that's really a lot for something creamy for my taste buds. We also got one to go for somebody else at home. So it was just amazing. The ambiance and everything actually reminded me of Italy to an extent. All the attention to detail was great. Only thing I can say is, maybe make the elevator darker inside and not so bright to match the rest of the restaurant, and also decorate those sad white walls and even the decor would be perfect.

    Lisa S.

    Reservations are needed and they fill up fast, so if you want to eat here, - and you will want to eat here - prepare in advance. Italian themed, everything is homemade and it's delicious. We started with the Caprese salad. The cheese was so light and fluffy. Tomatoes fresh. Excellent. Pair this with the focaccia bread and you get a nice mix of textures. Loved the warm and crusty bread. Next came our entrees. I chose the pesto Campanella and husband had the Roseline which was rolled lasagna. We loved our meals. The noodles were perfect in mine, holding a bit of pesto sauce (but not too much) and a few pine nuts in every bite. So good. We skipped dessert because we were so full after the entree but the caramel dessert was catching my eye. Service was excellent. Our server helped us with menu ideas as well as hiking and site seeing ideas. The place was super busy, loud and full of energy. A small outdoor deck hosted some seating. We sat inside near the front windows. I liked that the tables were far enough away from each other that you didn't feel like you were dining with your neighbor. Great stop.

    Shirley Z.

    Great Italian restaurant in the banff area. Our favorite dish was the rolled lasagna. You know the best parts of a lasagna are the edges? This made sure every part of the pasta was the best part. We also enjoyed the margarita pizza. Staff was super friendly and service was fast. I would recommend reserving just in case for dinners as it got pretty packed when we went. Interior was also super cute and added to the vibes.

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    Katherine G.

    Get the pizza here!! We made a reservation late at night but were able to get seated a tad earlier when we arrived. The inside is massive and well decorated, and the ambiance is super nice. I got the diavola pizza, and my friends got the caccio e pepe, carbonara, and sausage pastas. I must say the pizza was by far the best - the flavor was so perfectly balanced of spicy sweet salty and tangy, and the sourdough crust was probably the best I've ever had. It was crispy yet chewy and fluffy, and the flavor was so delicious even on its own. Amongst the pastas, they were all good but nothing stood out to me too much. We also got the focaccia which was pretty good, but the pizza crust was even better. This was probably one of my favorite pizzas ever hence the 5 stars, but everything else I'd probably give 4.

    Ye J.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday and a successful century ride around Banff. Located on a second floor, the interior is mid-century modern style. They also have an outdoor patio. We didn't make a reservation ahead of time, so we joined the waitlist and walked around town until we received the text to come back (took about 40mins). While Lupo has a full bar and plenty of cocktails and wine, I went for the local draft beer. Service was pretty slow as they were still packed after the official closing hour, but the food was worth the wait. We ordered the spicy rigatoni alla vodka, spaghetti & spicy meatball, and Uncle Morty pizza. The pastas were cooked al dente and both sauces were solid. We were impressed by the Uncle Morty pizza. The sourdough crust had a great texture and added to the taste. The savory, slightly salty mortadella with the sweetness of truffle honey and the crunch of pistachios balanced wonderfully. Definitely a solid Italian spot I'd recommend!

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    Michelle H.

    Went on a random Thursday without reservations and luckily we were able to get a seat! You walk upstairs to the host stand and it's definitely a trendy cute spot to eat at! For seating, you can sit outside or inside. Both have different vibes and you can't go wrong with either or! Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka 4/5 Has a nice spicy kick and the pasta was cooked perfectly! The pasta had a slight tarty tomato taste sauce. I wish it was a bit more creamy Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin 4/5 the potatoes were super yummy! Potatoes were cookies smashed with a crispy edge. Mushroom sauce was a great addition to the dish. Only downside is the beef was a bit dry inside. Rigatoni Carbonara 5/5 the bacon brought the right saltiness to the pasta. Can't complain here! Service was a bit slow, we got seated at the same time with a couple next to us. The couple beside us got their food first, finished eating, and paid their bill. Whereas we were still waiting for our food to come out when they paid out. Our server paid more attention to other tables around and didn't fill up our waters etc. Each time we needed something we had to look and ask a different server for water, togo boxes, and the check.

    Jason Z.

    We dined in at Lupo for my wife's birthday dinner after a long day in Banff. We didn't have a reservation so our table took roughly 40 minutes; we spent that time walking around downtown. The interior on the second floor is a typical modern casual Italian ambiance. Service was very friendly but the food took quite a while to get out and it took a long time between visits from our server to order and to get our cheque. We ordered the Uncle Morty pizza (5/5, the sourdough crust was great and the toppings were quality), spicy rigatoni alla vodka (4/5), and spaghetti and meatballs (4/5). The food was honestly all fairly solid; the pasta was cooked correctly, the sauces were tasty, and the pizza was better than expected. Value wise, it's on the more expensive end of food options in downtown but we overall enjoyed our meal.

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    Stop by for lunch enjoying the outdoor seating, the view of the mountains and people watching…read more We enjoy their local craft Pilsner, and their Craft Pizza. They uniquely do a 72 hour dough rise for the pizza. Create a very airy and light focaccia style pizza crust. I had the elk sausage and roasted kale pizza. I found the pizza very good, very rich due to the type of cheeses they used ....however I found out...I don't like kale - so I picked it off. Kathy enjoyed the tuna melt, with waffle fries. It was yummy. The server was quick, guided us through some suggestions, and our order was out reasonably quickly. Banff gets busy in the afternoon. We arrive just before the rush at 2 PM. If you're looking for good food and a good beer, three beers brewery is a good choice. Asfoor value a bit on the higher side.... I'd use 3 ($$$) for two of us. Kid, friendly yes, clean bathrooms, good waiter-staff. Three Bears gets a two thumbs up for Banff Canada.

    Just had lunch and we had the 7 cheese pizza, kale salad and cheeseburgers. My brother really…read moreenjoyed his burger. I tried the waffle fries and they were tasty. The kale salad was abundant and dressed well with abundant toppings. The pizza was like our server said it would be - greasy in the best way possible. The crust was perfect and the oozing cheese with a hint of honey was fantastic. Great service and bright and open dining area.

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    Great spot for a chill drink and snack. Stopped in while waiting for our lake shuttle and had a…read morehard cider and Caesar salad. Both were delicious! Husband had the cascade salad and said the chicken was a little dry. Watched the World Cup game on the TVs with a great view. Staff was friendly and fun. One star off for it being a little pricey, but it's a tourist town.

    Banff Ave Brewing Co is on the south side of town close to the bridge, and it's easy to miss among…read moreall the other exciting restaurants and bars on Banff Ave. But I'm so glad we found it on our wanderings on a cold Friday afternoon, as it provided a warm and welcoming environment for us to thaw and socialize indoors. Our server was very friendly albeit a bit frazzled, but the vibes were great all around. One of the best things about Banff Ave Brewing is that all appetizers are half off on Fridays (at least during happy hour)! They also have a nice selection of beers. Their flights are neat in that they offer 6 options instead of the more typical 4, so you can try everything you want to try. We had the nachos, poutine, and several beers. The poutine was a bit salty but the nachos were excellent, definitely get the beer cheese sauce as an add-on. I also got to try a special dragonfruit kolsch they had on tap, which was really mild and easy drinking as well. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Banff again!

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    4.8
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    I love this restaurant!!! I saw the restaurant online and it was recommended for brunch but I came…read morehere for dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was so good, from the food, the service and the vibes. I was sitting at the bar and I really love the server/bartender that was serving us. He was really sweet and gave really good recommendations. I really enjoyed the special poutine and the spaghetti. Also the cocktails here are really good too! Overall, definitely will be back and recommend this place!!! 10/10!!!

    We had dinner at The Prow in Banff and overall it was a great experience…read more We started with cocktails: the Smoke Signal and the Sleeping Buffalo. Both were excellent, balanced, and creative, but the bar service was very slow. It took 10-20 minutes for each drink order to arrive, which was noticeable. For food, the buffalo tartare and grilled squid appetizers were standouts: fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. The charcuterie plate was massive and loaded with high-quality selections; it's easily shareable, and we ended up packing some to take home. Mains were consistently good: the kids' mac and cheese was simple but solid, the buffalo rigatoni bolognese was rich and flavorful, and the 14 oz Alberta ribeye was cooked to order but could've used a bit better sear. That said, everything else on the ribeye plate was excellent and well-executed. Service overall was very friendly, and while the pace at the bar dragged, the kitchen delivered reliably tasty dishes. Extra fun to see a family of elk walk outside of our window! If you're in Banff and want a mix of hearty local flavors and polished presentation, The Prow is worth a visit, just order your drinks early.

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