Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Teatro

    3.7 (118 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

    Teatro Photos

    TEATRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Teatro

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Calamari
    Nicole A.

    Parking is difficult around this restaurant so make sure you take that into account when you try to make it for your reservation time. Ended up parking at the Telus convention Center paid parking which was quite close to the restaurant which was 5$ for the evening. We got the calamari and burrata to start - loved both of them and it was perfect for sharing for 4 people. Next the cheese ravioli to share which had an interesting sweet pine nut sauce that was a great palate cleanser prior to the main dishes. We got the gnocchiata and scallop/pork belly to share which again was a good amount of food for all and left room for dessert which was nice. The gnocchi was perfectly done and the tomato sauce was just yum. I liked the scallops a lot more that the Bork belly personally as it was a lot more fatty that expected but eating them both together was an interesting combination. The restaurant is also beautiful inside and out so that was lovely too! Overall, would highly recommend :)

    Lamb
    Katherine M.

    The service and food were outstanding. I had the caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, followed by the best mushroom risotto I've ever had in my life. My date had the butternut squash soup (poured table-side) and the lamb. Delicious. Even though we were stuffed, we stayed for an extra half hour to watch the kitchen work away in harmony, and shared a silky tiramisu. Leftovers are packed in a mini Teatro bag-for-life. Highly recommended for a special occasion.

    Scallops and prawns on barley
    Neil S.

    Great restaurant but not as good as it used to be. My guest any I both commented that most people don't really want to eat barley - so while his seafood was tasty, the entirety of the barley was left on the plate. The seafood lasagna isn't as good as it used to be and was served in a bowl with far too much sauce. The server was efficient and friendly but too talkative to be honest. Also, the service is far more casual thank it used to be.

    Octopus!
    Jon W.

    The octopus was one of the best meals I've ever had. My partner and I went here for our anniversary and couldn't be happier. Service was great and the food was even better.

    The Bodega Toro Albala Don PX Pedro Ximenez paired beautifully with the white chocolate cheesecake
    Greg H.

    We had another fantastic evening at Teatro! We arranged the chef's tasting menu when we made our reservation. Two of our group have food allergies that the staff accommodated. The staff also arranged very interesting premium wine pairings. The amuse bouche was "peas & carrots" consisting of carrot cake and pea sorbet paired with Paltiner Ledisse Lambrusco di Sorbana. The first course was cloud egg paired with a beautiful Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut. I think this particular Champagne is normally only available through restaurants. The second course was caprese, but grilled watermelon took the place of the usual tomato. That was paired with Weingut Spreitzer 101 Riesling. The third course was scallops. The squid ink "coral" was a spectacular addition. It was paired with a distinctive Boekenhoutskloof Semillon Franschhoek. This Semillon was so good we ordered another bottle to finish the course. We also picked up some bottles the next day. The fourth course was ravioli paired with Daniel Bouland Corelette Morgan. The fifth course was lamb rack paired with Ultra Violet Cabernet Oakville Napa. The dessert was white chocolate cheesecake. We tried a few dessert wines as pairings. Our favourite was the Bodega Toro Albala Don PX Pedro Xiemaez. The food, wine and service was outstanding. This is our "go to" restaurant when our group is in Calgary!

    We are visiting Calgary on a hiking trip and wanted to grab a nice dinner before we headed out. We walked into Teatro in jeans and flannels. The hostess told us there would be a 45 minute wait even though there was several open tables and nobody else waiting. She told us we could eat at the bar. I had a feeling she wasn't being honest and when I checked open table they had a reservations every 15. So at 7:55pm I booked a 8pm reservation. When I went back and showed them I had a reservation they scrambled and were speechless. They clearly didn't want to seat us and then said "well open table booked you for a table that's still eating so you will have to wait until they are done." It was very apparent that they didn't want to seat us because we were in jeans and flannels. The way they treated us is unacceptable so we left. Yes it's not a pub but it's also not fine dinning. I felt like I was treated like a homeless person. They need to re-evaluate the way they treat customers. I went down the street and had and incredible meal somewhere else. Not a good first impression on this city.

    Course number 1 of chef tasting menu. Asparagus soup
    Ardy S.

    A lot of mixed feelings about this place, in general I am not a big fan of fine dining. However, when I dine at such restaurants I have ultra high expectations. We went there on a Saturday night for the chef tasting menu. There was total of 8 courses paired with different type of wines (Almost 300$). Before I describe the food, I should mention that the service is excellent and nothing short of Michelin star restaurants. On the other hand, the food for me was a lot of hit and misses during the night with more miss than hits. We started the dinner with an asparagus soup which was not that tasty and too watery in my opinion. Then we had the beet salad which was tasteless. Afterward was the biggest disappointment of the night, the cured meat and melon course. This is a very classic combination which does not required any cooking at all. However, they managed to process the melon to a state that ruined the taste and texture. A good example of keep it simple stupid analogy. However, the next course, was the highlight of the dinner, smoked coconut pasta. A truly unique flavor and perfectly balanced. The fish and meat course was good but nothing special. The cheese and apple course was a disappointment again. The cheese was again transformed in to a very unpleasant soup. The meal was finished with probably the best ice cream of my life. Salted caramel , soft and creamy. In general, I do not believe I will go back there. For almost 300$, I was expecting more. It was good food but when you go to a restaurant you expect to be wowed. You don't want to eat a very good steak and potato mash which probably you can have a much better version of it at any good steak house. Somebody told me that Teatro deserves a Michelin star, I should say not even in their dreams. They are not even close to the quality and flavor of a Michelin star restaurant. Most people cannot be amazed by the gimmicks and at the end of the night they will just remember the taste.

    Mango Lemon panacotta
    Jenn N.

    The first thought that comes to mind when I think Teatro is fine dining - that's definitely what they're known for! Although it may be pricy, you are paying for an experience of top notch ingredients, phenomenal service and gorgeous atmosphere. Here you get to take the time to really appreciate their food and enjoy your time here (if you're in a rush, this is not the place to dine!) I shared the arctic char, duck breast con l'olivia and the mango lemon panacotta the last time I was here and all the dishes were amazing. The portions are a bit smaller than I'm used to, but the richness of the food makes up for what volume I think I'm missing.

    Pea salad (part 1 of July 2015 express lunch)
    Rena Y.

    I have found myself at Teatro's for its express lunch again. It's such a perfect venue with a grand, white interior and just $25 for three courses of deliciousness. Service was surprisingly slow this time however.... My "express" lunch went from 12:15pm to 1:50pm today. I only meant to be away from work for an hour so I'd have to say I was quite disappointed in the snail-pace service of everything today. Teatro's food itself was solid as usual however. Today perhaps was an off day as I have never seen it this slow in my past 20+ visits.

    Interior
    Tony R.

    Teatro has seen better days The last time I ate at Teatro was over 15 years ago and at that time, it was very good. However 15 years later, the restaurant seems to be stuck in old times and more intent on filling the private dining area which probably offers a set menu at a volume discount, rather than advancing the food and service of the main dining area. The interior is a renovated version of the historic Dominion Bank building and is indeed wonderful. High ceilings with large windows and tall support beams encase a variety of seating options. The interior view is indeed pleasant. The menu itself is an attempt to modernize basic Italian cooking and offers some eclectic dishes such as rabbit and wild boar. The average entree prices are above $30, the seafood lasagna is a hefty $39, and the lobster risotto $38. The lobster risotto was loaded with butter and weak in texture. The Caesar salad is a small collection of romaine leaves with a garlic citrus dressing which altogether is very underwhelming and at $16, almost absurd. The Tagliatelle Bolognese is a small clump of (to my liking....overcooked) pasta with parmigiano on top. At a restaurant of this magnitude (i.e. "these prices"), I would expect a waiter to come over with a block of parmigiano and shave a desired amount on the dish. And the same goes for fresh pepper which instead of being applied in a desired amount by a waiter, is relegated to a small acrylic grinder that had been handled by loads of previous guests and surely not cleaned every time. It is sure a strong carrier of germs. However if the prices and the lack of personalized services don't mesh that's one thing, but having a waiter who seems to be paid a commission on the size of the bill and his penchant for pushing cocktails on the guests at every chance, is a tad "old school" and very annoying. I arrive with one other guest and the waiter asks "can I get you a cocktail". I reply, "we are waiting on two other guests and I think we should wait. The waiter replies "I assure you it is not impolite to go ahead and order a drink". I reply, "no thanks, we'll wait". Waiter comes back 2 minutes later and asks "Are you sure you don't want to order a cocktail". We finish our meal and are ready to leave because we pre-advise the waiter we were going to the hockey game and the waiter says "sure you wouldn't like one more drink before the game?". Are you serious? You can fool some of the people some of the time but not all of the people two times. I would recommend the waiters be a bit more humble and back off on the sales pitch. Or, lower prices by 30% and pitch away! Teatro does have a convenient location and a nice interior and I would think the private area would also be attractive for corporate events. However as far as service and food quality, there are many other places that are better and less expensive in Calgary.

    Wine with the lunch special makes for happy people and smart consumers.
    D.j. G.

    This was an almost perfect dining experience. The meal - in form of a 3 course lunch special- was flavourful and exciting. The service was impeccable, which in no way surprises me. Teatro has a history in Calgary. Where other restaurants come and go, Teatro evolves. The only tiny swerve from perfection was the sparkling red Piedmont. It may as well have been sparkling cran-apple juice. This is not a complaint so much as extremely unexpected. I have a sweet tooth, so my wife and I switched glasses, and I'm certain that they would have replaced had we asked. Teatro is a little piece of heaven in the heart of busy downtown Calgary. Do yourself a favour and participate.

    Caesar salad
    Linda C.

    Decided to update my review. They've changed the menu. Perhaps it's a seasonal thing but it's an improvement. Service was better (good) and food was better as well, except the calamari wasn't crispy and the dipping sauce that it comes with didn't wow me. I love the half sized pastas which leaves room in your stomach to try more items. They do have a 3-course lunch for $25 for those who work near by. The proximity to jack singer concert hall is awesome.

    This was a complimentary "Beets" dish
    Michael L.

    Teatro's has always been one of my favorites. This visit was no different. The food was great and the service was outstanding. The rabbit and bacon ravioli was one of the best menu items I've ever had here before. The one major downfall was on the Saturday before Valentine's Day (typically the secondary date that most people celebrate Valentines Day) there was no choice of the "Chef's Tasting Menu" due to a party at 10pm. I found this quite shocking as this is the only reason why we chose to go to Teatro's on the Saturday night before Valentine's Day. Make sure you call ahead to confirm they are offereing Chef's Menu before booking. Should have been notified ahead of time that was not an option. Teatro's has a major parking issue. There is none anywhere near. Especially if there is a show playing in the near vicinity.

    Some amazing stuffed shells, cannot recall the name of the dish, but it was amazeballs.

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trina K.
    110
    1260
    3880

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Teatro G.

    Teatro G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jon W.
    7
    42
    4

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Oriana F.
    2
    223
    686

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Teatro G.

    Teatro G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike M.
    109
    13
    10

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Teatro G.

    Teatro G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D.j. G.
    104
    13
    7

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R B.
    21
    57
    1

    15 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Janna L.
    416
    1849
    3756

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam Y.
    0
    49
    1

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Teatro G.

    Teatro G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J M.
    0
    28
    0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Teatro G.

    Teatro G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Italian 1,687 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Porch - Teriketeri cheese

    Porch

    (76 reviews)

    $$

    I can't say enough about Porch! Such good food, and the ambiance is stunning. Especially for a nice…read moredinner with friends or if you're trying to impress a date. Their salmon was fantastic. I'm always scared it's going to be overcooked, because at many restaurants the fish usually is, but this was perfectly grilled and well seasoned. The bed of veggies underneath had a really nice, subtle flavor that complemented the fish without overpowering it. I also ordered their banana cocktail, which honestly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever like banana in a cocktail, but it was absolute heaven. Smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. One of those drinks you think about ordering again halfway through. For food, I also had the braised short ribs, and they were excellent. Super tender, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that still feels elevated and well executed. The decor deserves its own mention. The space is warm, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, and there's an actual live tree inside the restaurant, which is such a cool touch. You can already tell this place must be incredible in the summer when everything is open and lively. Overall, Porch delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Easily a spot I'd come back to, whether for dinner, drinks, or a special night out.

    We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

    Mazaj Mediterranean Cuisine

    Mazaj Mediterranean Cuisine

    (19 reviews)

    $$

    So many 5 stars???? So decided to come here and give it a try. To my surprise, there was hardly…read moreanyone inside. They are so dead. My colleague and I walked in and we both order the same thing - Chicken Sharwarma. Their prices are more expensive compared to their competitor and the portion is a lot small as well. I don't know what's with the high rating or maybe they just went downhill all of a sudden. The chicken sharwarma: I like how the pita bread is crunchy. The meat isn't seasoned very well. I mean I had chicken sharwarma where it would really stand out. Not much strong flavor in it. I do like the fact that they are generous in sauce. I mean I am a sauce person. The portion size is smaller compared to their competitor for the price paying. Also the chicken sharwarma is very messy to eat. It drips from either end. What's really disgusting is the hair found in my colleagues chicken sharwarma. That was nasty. Well its good that they replaced his half chicken sharwarma and she did try to explain and did apologized. We came in at noon and left at 12:30. Inside the whole restaurant there was only us and another table. I don't know how they can stay in business longer if they are getting this kind of business everyday. I have walked by couple times and they were not busy.

    The food was amazing. Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. And I've been to various…read morecountries in the Mediterranean region many times. I highly recommend it!

    Cafe Mediterranean

    Cafe Mediterranean

    (40 reviews)

    $$

    It's like I inhaled a piece of Bubblicious Watermelon. Yep, inhaled-it was in smoke form... with no…read moretobacco. That works just fine for me, I'm not sure I could've had much more than a puff or two of it otherwise. It was my first sheesha experience. I was also the first one there. Cafe Med was busy and I was too afraid to go in by myself. Thank the good Yelp gods for Sarah Louise! She saved me from looking like a creep peeking in the windows for too long. The folks at Cafe Med are friendly people. Our server talked us into some Moroccan Madness (tea) while we waited for the rest of our peeps to arrive. We also snacked on some red pepper hummus and rolled up grape vine leaves (if you've never had them, they're comparable to cabbage rolls in concept... just a different flavour to them). You might also want to try the garlic pizza. As far as sheesha bars go, I have nothing else to compare this one to! So it's got three stars in my books. Mostly because the guy serving our table offered to fill our tea pots up with more hot water, took the pots away and didn't return with them until we inquired about them again. And also because, even though it's a spot to come smoke things, there were times the haze built up enough to burn my eyes for a moment or two. At any rate, the food was pretty cheap, the pipes were just over $10 each and they kept bringing new coals around. From what I gathered, not dropping ashes into the pipe is a bit of an art that Cafe Med has mastered. Overall, a positive experience!

    Nice place quite peaceful, perfect service , hooka , falafel hummus , everything just was right ,…read morehighly recommended , worthy 5 stars and more

    Teatro - italian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...