This is a nice spot right off the main strip in town. One of the highlights is their complimentary bread bar, which offers white, wheat, marble rye, and their delicious homemade focaccia. You can even toast it and pair it with four different spreads -- a fun touch before the meal. Our food came out quickly, and the outdoor seating area was a real bonus, complete with cozy fireplaces that are perfect if the evening gets chilly. The giant moose out front also makes for a fun photo op. Service was friendly and pleasant, though not particularly memorable. Overall, a good dining experience with some unique touches that make it worth a visit. read more

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We ordered 3 appys (spinach artichoke cheese dip, veal meatballs, deep fried risotto balls) for pick up. All 3 were very bland and did not taste good. Our bill with 15% tip was almost $70. read more

Over the course of staying for 6 nights at the Moose Hotel and Suites, we ended up eating dinner or dessert only here for 5 of the nights. It was very convenient when we were too tired to go to town after a long day. Since Banff is located just under a mile in altitude, we had to get used to the lessened amount of oxygen. Charles was our waiter, and he was always welcoming. Made us feel at home. We were never ignored, even when he was swamped. We loved the lasagne. The noodles were definitely al dense! The meat sauce hit home!! The bread bar was our favorite, with 6 types of bread and 4 different spreads: butter, pesto, tomato and basil, and garlic. The grill could have been a touch hotter, as we looked to make grill marks, and it took quite awhile to see them. The salads were more than adequate. The apple pie ala mode was the perfect way to top the meal. read more

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I had the Italian-crusted cod, which was an herb and garlic crusted baked cod and I chose it with a tomato-based linguini. You can have it with a salad instead. The cod was delicious and perfectly made, as was the pasta. I had this dish twice while in Banff. With an entree, they have a bread bar. There are different selections of bread. The spreads for the bread include butter, garlic butter, pesto, tomato and basil, etc. I had the foccacia with garlic butter and used their grill to toast the bread. It was a fun and delicious little experience. This restaurant is located inside Moose Hotel and Suites. I never had to wait too long for a table. Service was amazing. read more

Pacini - Herb-crusted cod with pasta. - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This restaurant was inside the hotel we were staying at so was convenient for us. There is a separate entrance both from the street, and from the lobby into the restaurant. We were able to get a table without a reservation for out party of 9. They have a lot of decent amount of seating and our kids were able to have their own table and the adults at another, right across from each other so we could still monitor. The big draw for the kids (and adults) was the all you can eat bread bar, which had a good variety. I got the meal sized (not appetizer sized) caesar salad and it was great. The fried capers were a great addition I had never seen before. The dried prosciutto was the perfect amount of meat for this meal and it was well presented. Our server was great all night and took good care of us. read more

Located in the hotel lobby with independent entrance Been going for breakfast 2 days in a row and will go back Good option for breakfast with reasonable prices. Seat by the window and enjoy people watching There offer a bread buffet with all the breakfast options- so fun -toast your bread on a big grill and choose couple of jam for it The oven bake crepes are good and new way to enjoy this classic Friendly staff read more

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Like other review stated this is a chain restaurant and nothing really stood out as good to me. The feature bread bar had brined grills so I stayed away from it. The pasta, lasagna, and veal were below par. Most sadly the waitress never came around to add water or inquire how the food was. I felt too generous giving her any tips at all. read more

Do not order their Carbonara it's dry and bland! The service takes forever too at this restaurant. Even a 7 year old can probably make a Carbonara better. read more

We had a great lunch - Flatbread and Caesar salad. The head hostess offered the bread bar to top off our meal Outstanding service, really tasty food and comfy setting. read more

Quite possibly the worst food I have ever had served to me at a restaurant. My wife agrees. The lasagna is terrible - the noodle itself had the same gummy consistency of Chef Boyardee ravioli - which is a superior dish to the lasagna served here. Wife had linguine alfredo which also had a putrid taste. She is vomiting in the hotel room as I type this. The lemonade was good though. read more

Maybe we ordered the wrong thing but it was just ok. The calamari was well made and had a light pink colored dipping sauce, the pizza was paper thing and zero taste, and I mean zero. They have a "complimentary bread bar" which multiple sauces to pick from. Who wants to fill up on bread prior to a meal? I sure don't. The service was good, there were only three other customers in the place at 6pm. It's a trendy place with just ok food. The Ambiance is never going to save this place. You check it out when you're in Banff... read more

Nope. This place was not a win. We were only given 50 mins before we had to be back on the bus so we thought we would give it a shot. We ordered the prosciutto flatbread and the shiitake lasagna. The lasagna was much better than the pizza but both were marginal at best. The pizza bottom was white and doughy, and idk what noob put the prosciutto on top. I got on the bus and promptly told everyone it sucked and not to go there. So, I do the same to you. Give this place a hard pass. read more

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Food is subpar. Would not recommend. Steak was awful and we returned it. Flatbread pizza had little flavor. Dennys type feel for ambiance. read more

We came during covid restrictions so dine in was not an option. Their website is super easy to navigate and allows you to choose take-out or delivery. I chose takeout and prepaid with my credit card and was sent an estimated time for pick up. I arrived at my estimated time and my order was ready. I ordered the seafood linguine for $30.50, which comes with garlic bread. I don't know why I ordered seafood here, but that was a mistake. It contained shrimp, mussels, clams, and scallops and none of it was fresh. The scallops and shrimp were edible, but the clams were sandy and the mussels had a fishy taste. The linguine was cooked al dente and there was a lot of sauce at the bottom of the box. I'm thinking their other pastas are probably better and I would possibly come back to try it. Definitely stay away from their seafood though. read more

Pacini - Seafood linguine - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Located in The Moose Hotel right off of downtown Banff's main drag, Pacini is a semi-casual Italian restaurant with a moderate price point. Upon entering, we noticed the awesome DIY bread bar. Once you're seated, you're welcomed to go create your own bread for the table. There are multiple types of bread, a big griddle and different types of butters, pestos and spreads. It was super fun to have an activity like this while waiting for our food. I've never seen that before! The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and dimly lit, but also appropriate for families. Many of the servers were from various countries, doing a gap year in Banff. The tourism there brings in a lot of working holiday visas, which is awesome. Our server was from Prague and we loved hearing about her city and her Canadian adventures. She was super nice and helpful! We got a pasta and a flatbread and I loved that you could also order a combo of both as your entree. Both were pretty good and hit the spot. I don't remember too much about the food other than we were pleased with this spot because it was located near our hostel and super cozy! read more

2.5 dry steak, pizza lacking sauce, flavors overall uninspiring so might want to look elsewhere

Great food and great decor with some very nice selection of food. I had the Mediterranean chicken sandwich in Foccassia bread with some really thin and deep fried fries. My companions had the Alfredo pasta and kale salad. All of the food was sumptuous and tasty. Kudos! read more

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The service was good but the food was really bad. Tasted like jarred sauces, could not even finish. The bread bar was nice though but the food was just so bad I don't think the service nor the bread bar can make up for it. read more

Pacini was just steps from our hotel during our stay in Banff so we decided to try it. Our experience was pleasant and the atmosphere was nice as well. We ordered 2 super brunches, a solo+ kids meal, and I think my older brother ordered a casserole(totally forgot what his ordered was called) but it had potatoes, bacon, eggs, ham, and smothered with cheese. The food was pretty tasty, but portions were a bit small for the price. We really enjoyed the bread bar, but wished there were more varieties of bread. I think they had sesame, white, whole wheat, and raisin when we were there. Still pretty good though for an unlimited bread bar. It is very family friendly and the servers are very friendly. Overall, we enjoyed our breakfast and would come back if we stay close to them in Banff again. read more

Pacini is inside The Moose Hotel & Suites. If you're staying here in the winter, it's a good breakfast option that doesn't require you to brave the cold before your first cup of coffee. The breakfast menu isn't super extensive and the biggest thing I noticed is that it's very carb-centric. They didn't have much in the way of protein-heavy meals, if that's your jam. In fact, they have an unlimited bread bar (honestly, this is just all-you-can-eat-toast, it's not like they have house made bread or anything, it's just sliced bread). The one super cool thing here is OF COURSE the grill where you get to "toast" your own bread. I had the multi-grain and it was delicious. One day, we ordered the breakfast pizza and it was...a LOT. I don't mean that in a great way though, it was just really rich - it seemed like there was a layer of cream cheese or maybe butter underneath the regular layer of cheese. I mean, it was tasty, but definitely calorie and fat dense. If you're ravenous, it's a good option. We stopped by another day for cocktails, the drink menu is decent and our bartender (Ryan) was happy to customize the cocktails for us, which was great. I can't speak to the dinner food, but there are so many amazing restaurants in Banff, it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Pacini - Unlimited bread bar - you get to toast your own bread on a big grill! - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Wonderful restaurant in the Moose Hotel. I loved the duck salad, my friends had the pasta. We had fun grilling our own bread and trying all the assortment of butters, yum. The selection of wine was very good. I loved one of the Canadian wines they served, highly recommend read more

Pacini - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The food was not very good and way overpriced. I would go down the street to farm and fire for better pizza.

This restaurant is located in the Moose Hotel and Suites. The waitress was excellent. Friendly, helpful and fast. My wife and I both had the 2 egg breakfast. The coffee was decent. The food tasted good and was presented well. The portions were fine. Overall a very good breakfast. My only "complaint" would be a better enforcement of COVID regulations. Several customers were not following mask regulations and other guidelines set up in the restaurant. read more

Pacini the restaurant is better than Pacini room service. The portions in both are generous, to be sure (particularly when you take the price point in mind) but I just found my meals to be just OK. Nothing mind blowing but not terrible either. But they did the trick! If you're staying in the Moose Hotel it's a convenient option, especially for breakfast and the breakfast was the better of the two meals I had here. There are several plates to choose from, including combos with waffles, crepes and more, but I went with a basic eggs, potato, and sausage combo. The potatoes, in particular, were quite tasty. Fingerlings sliced into little disks and perfectly salted and fried. Sausages were also pretty good. Eggs were cooked perfectly as to my order specifications. The plate also came with a lovely bite of their house-made sweet bread loaf and a small yogurt parfait. A nice touch! Each diner also has access to their "all you can eat bread bar" which kind of sounds more baller than it really is. Now, the grill that you can grill your toast on is great but I guess I was expecting a wider array of jams and spreads. They are also little packets. A nice selection of locally made jams would have really taken that bread bar to the next level. For dinner one night I ordered in-room dining. I had had a weird day so I also treated myself to some dessert and a fancy warm beverage. 2 outta 4 ain't bad! I started with a Caesar salad, which I had requested as a side portion and I'm pretty sure they gave me a full size (but side pricing) because it was HUGE. But also pretty great. It was my favorite of the savories that night. I also went with the spaghetti with marinara and meat balls. This was also massively portioned but just OK. It could have definitely used more sauce and the sauce and the meatballs were a little on the blander side. For dessert I got the chocolate lava mug cake which was the best of the lot! I think it was pretty much just melted chocolate bars in the middle but that worked for me, TBH. For a warm beverage I got a magical infusion which is basically hot tea. It was also good but maybe a bit too floral for my taste. But I did close a floral heavy flavor so I think that's more on me than them. Cocktails and bubbly at the bar another night were aces. The bartenders here were all so lovely and friendly. And beyond accommodating. That goes for all the service in general. When I told my breakfast waiter that he could skip the fruit bowl on the side (it was all melon and I hate melon so it would just go to waste) he brought me some fruit compote instead. A nice touch. Thanks, buddy! So, yes. If you're staying in The Moose it's a great option for easy bites and sips, but if you're in Banff there are other places worth your time that I'd recommend first. read more

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Fantastic GF pasta! Friendly service, and good drinks.There is a bread bar where you can toast your own bread, with multiple toppings to choose from; garlic butter, pesto butter and more. You won't be disappointed! read more

Located within the Moose Hotel on Banff Ave. I never at in the restaurant so can't comment there but I did get room service pizza which was smashing. The feta and olive pizza was so delicious even my 3 year old ate it. Must be something to do with all those cherry tomatoes on top - yum! The price was pretty reasonable too, not OTT like most hotel restaurants or Banff in general. I also had a few drinks at the bar a few nights, it's a cool low style bar so you re on a normal seat instead of high bar stools (which make me feel like I'm in a high chair due to being a short arse). Prosecco flowing and they also have a house Ceasar... that's GREEN!? I'll try it next time fo sho. read more

Pacini - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Good food. And a great bread bar! Nice service also. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich, the best, he said, he'd ever had. I had the penne primavera. Delicious! read more

This place deserves a higher rating than the average I see here. Ultimately the food was very good. We ordered the kale salad antipasti and the prosciutto pizza with goat cheese. Both were well done , balanced and flavorful. Service was patchy at moments but the waitresses were all very nice. Ambience is slightly fancy Italian. Parking is easy, right off banff st with abundant street parking nearby. read more

Pacini - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

So let me start by saying, I'm from Edmonton and my husband's workplace opted for a Christmas dinner in Banff because it was cheaper to have a dinner AND a night stay at a this hotel & restaurant than it was to host a banquet in the city. No regrets though. It's very upscale rustic, beautifully decorated and has a private dining area in the upper level with a little bit of running room for the kids & large windows to view the Christmas lights outside. They do have high chairs available too. Our server was quite pleasant, prompt & his accent was like Russel Brand which added to the charm. There's also a bread bar on the lower level that has different types of breads & spreads and you can quickly toast it to your liking over their massive vented grill. Portion wise, appetizer, main course & dessert was filling & delicious, still staying true to the Italian theme. My little kids were able to share a duetto & still have leftovers for next day. We also had breakfast there the next which was great, the large breakfast (although pricy) was able to feed the whole family. I would've never known this place existed in Banff & I'm happy to have tried it and would recommend it to others too. read more

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The staff were amazing. Attentive, friendly & informative! This was my first time & our waitress explained the bread bar to us. She was great. The food was ok. read more

Pacini - Spaghetti & meatball - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Great family restaurant found inside this hotel in Banff. Amazing service from host and our waiter. Pacini doesnt cheap out on food presentation and decor despite average prices for table service. Great food and unique and fun grill your own bread service. All our kids and us adults enjoyed our meals. No complaints. read more

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My friends and I came here for a late dinner.....like really late. We got to the restaurant around 9pm. The had a "make your own garlic bread bar." There were different types of breads and spreads you can choose from which I really liked. I ordered the carbonara and it was perfectly cooked! The service here was fantastic as well. read more

I came here with my boyfriend last week during our visit to banff and it was so good we went back!! The garlic bread table is genius and the food was phenomenal. 10/10 recommend. Servers were very friendly, too! read more

Pacini - Seafood linguine - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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walk in, no tables available for 2 hours. dont give us a wait time, so we ask and they say minimum 2 hours. you cant sit us for 2 hours? no ones leaving for 120 minutes? it takes 10 minutes to make pasta and 10 minutes to eat it. patio has furniture readily available to be seated with fireplaces on, not open tho, make sense. this place can kick rocks. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Pricey, but very good. Our server was very attentive. The aromas are wonderful as soon as you walk in the hotel. Atmosphere was very cozy but you're not crammed in. Steaks were perfectly done, smoked duck was very nice. Risotto was exceptional. Cod was good as well as the penne. Being able to grill your own bread was fun. Would recommend!!!! Best of all one of the servers was from Montreal and was a Canadiens fan!!!! read more

I have to say i'm thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. The service was very hands on and you could tell the staff was on top of everything. The complementary garlic bread area was a nice touch and the food was incredible. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and it was to die for. Seriously recommend this place! read more

I can't speak to the food here but the cucumber ceasers are AMAZING! If you are staying at Moose hotel or going to the spa there treat yourself to a cucumber ceaser in this moose hotel lobby restaurant! read more

Pacini - Cucumber Ceasers! - Italian Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We ate here about three mornings since it was at our hotel and opened pretty early. The menu also had a variety of items ranging from unhealthy to healthy items. The breakfast wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was pretty good for something so convenient. We usually had the area to ourselves since we were up very early and we had amazing views of the sunrise as well. The staff was always very friendly and nice as well! We ordered several dishes from the breakfast menu and the only thing I didn't like was the smoked salmon and asparagus crepes. It was drenched in Alfredo sauce and cheese and very heavy for morning food. They had a picture of it in the menu that looked healthy, which is why I ordered it but it didn't look the same. The two best items were the Eggsquiste and the Goat Cheese and pesto eggs Benedict. VERY GOOD! They have the bread bar where you can add butter to about 5 types of bread, heat it quickly, and then add jelly. I wasn't too big of a fan of this because I didn't want to get full on bread. Also it would be nice if the bread selection would change a bit because it got boring 3 days in a row. read more

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While staying at The Moose Hotel, we decided to try Pacini for breakfast. We had a very disappointing dining experience. Though I would like to be able to blame it on the restaurant being busy, the dining room was largely empty. To start, the waitress (Petra) seemed unfamiliar with dealing with allergies/their menu. She then served us fruit bread, which when we inquired still did contain the allergen. By the way, the fresh fruit cup is in fact the syrupy canned fruit salad variety. However, the real issue was that the food was mostly cold (with the exception of the eggs, which were hot and cooked well). My father waited the entire meal for Petra to come back and ask us how the meal was to ask for his entire plate reheated, as it was too cold to be edible. However, she never returned to inquire, and proceeded to start to clear his full plate without a word. When we tried to let her know the situation, she seemed to find it amusing and said only, "I'll let the kitchen know." There was no offer to comp the (uneaten) meal or make it right. We then went to the front desk to leave some feedback, but the clerk was going to lead us back into the dining room with all the serving staff privy. Certainly our first clue should have been the number of empty tables when we waited 45 minutes at Tooloulou's yesterday. It's wekk worth the extra wait to check out somewhere else. read more

Super good! The Kale salad with limon is everything happy to my tummy. Lots of food big portions, so great for after skiing!