Good Italian places in the NW?

[JDMMAN]

Any suggestions? I think there's a Chianti's across from the Foothills Hospital... any other suggestions?

[nonlinear]

sandro's on 40th ave and edmonton trail NW

borderline NW, but one of the best you'll find in the city, and BY FAR the best in that area


EDIT: but be sure to make reservations, even during weeknights.

[CKY]

Originally posted by JDMMAN
Any suggestions? I think there's a Chianti's across from the Foothills Hospital... any other suggestions?

Only Chianti's in NW is in Crowfoot, you must be thinking of something else by the hospital

[Street_Soldier]

Amici is good near the blockbuster in coventry hills.

[JDMMAN]

Thanks for the suggestion guys... are these Italian places "generic" or "speciality" like: Northern Italian cuisine vs. Southern Italian vs. Sicilian?

[will_e_chill]

La Viena on Kensington Road between Crowchild and 14th Street.

Great value for money.

Its next to a little convenince store.

Tough to spot but great little neighborhood restaurant.

Can get busy so go early or make a reservation.

http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4SUNA_enCA264CA264&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=la+viena+calgary&fb=1&split=1&view=text&latlng=16803064567907430083

[HyperZell]

+1 for Amici's, very cozy and great food and service.

[extm88]

how can you even call chiantis italian?
thats like saying east side marios is italian.

If you search you will find TONS of info as every couple weeks a new "good italian food" thread is created.

Best of luck....

PS: can i guide you towards a friends family's resturaunt?

La Luna Rosa just off 14st

Anyways, search and you will find lots

[npham]

The restaurant across from the foothill hospital is Red Water Grille, I think it used to be Lucianio's(sp?) before.

[im2fst4u]

La Dolce Vita
916 - 1 Ave NE (Not the NW as you requested but WELL worth the drive.......let Franco decide on your meal, don't even bother looking at a menu!)

AMAZING FOOD! VERY AUTHENTIC!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Vagabond142]

Da Guido

It's on the west side of center street so it TECHNICALLY is NW :P

I forget the exact address, but it's on the west side of Center, just south of 20th avenue. Small little place that it helps to make a reservation at. Awesome food and service, and great ambience (feels like a small italian townhouse inside).

[Scope951]

Originally posted by will_e_chill
La Viena on Kensington Road between Crowchild and 14th Street.

Great value for money.

Its next to a little convenince store.

Tough to spot but great little neighborhood restaurant.

Can get busy so go early or make a reservation.

http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4SUNA_enCA264CA264&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=la+viena+calgary&fb=1&split=1&view=text&latlng=16803064567907430083

+1 always had a great time and I go there quite frequently.

great service and food at awesome prices!

[Spoons]

+1 for Amici's. I know the owners there... Eat there all the time! Two for one pizzas on Tuesday's too (I think Tuesday)

+1 for Sandro's as well. Never had a bad meal.

Also not really NW but downtown. Il Gallo Nero on 17th ave right beside the Casino. I know the owners too but I would honestly say one of the best if not THE best Italian restaurant in Calgary. It's not expensive, but it isn't cheap, but you pay for an awesome meal. I used to work there and we would get flames players in there all the time.

[IhateDomestic]

I'm not too keen on Amici's...food portions are small and food overall is overrated.

Green olive (near T Pot or TnT) is definitely a steal for the price and honestly I think they are better than Amici's .. :goflames: :confused: