Best Italian Date Restaurant

[jabjab]

Going on a date with someone who loves Italian food and I want to take her to a nice place that serves exceptional Italian food. The more authentic the better. I don't really care if its an old looking restaurant as the primary motive is great food.

Please post on what great experiences you've had.

Thanks!

[flipstah]

Bocce on Mission has great Italian food. Or Bonterra near MEC.

Carbonara mmm

[ExtraSlow]

Not the fanciest, but Rea's is great. Hidden gem.

[D'z Nutz]

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Not the fanciest, but Rea's is great. Hidden gem.

Rea's has always been my favourite and I've been going there since the 80's.

Calamari. Linguini and clams in red sauce. Fuck yeah.

[cancer man]

Pancini by the airport they don;t charge 21.00 for a bowl of spaghetti. Bread Bar.
And for those that don't know Micheal from Reas passed away. Went to the funeral this passed Saturday.
Not a happy place at this moment.

[D'z Nutz]

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And for those that don't know Micheal from Reas passed away. Went to the funeral this passed Saturday.
Not a happy place at this moment.

No! That legitimately bums me out. That guy was so nice

[bleu]

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Rea's has always been my favourite and I've been going there since the 80's.

Calamari. Linguini and clams in red sauce. Fuck yeah.

Rea's is a family favourite!

[jabjab]

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Bocce on Mission has great Italian food. Or Bonterra near MEC.

Carbonara mmm

Bocce is good however we have both been there before. Looks like Rea's is ahead of the pack for my selection.

Luna Rossa has also been mentioned to me a few times.

[R-Audi]

Tavernetta is a new place on Edmonton Trail that is quite good..

[killramos]

The new place Cotto Italian Comfort Food in Kensington is pretty cool, very nice but a bit more casual which would be my preference for a date.

Food is awesome, former kitchen staff and owner from Borgo Trattoria.

[dirtsniffer]

Could through La Brezza in the mix, but I am unsure of how they are doing after the owners passing

+1 for Reas

[mazdavirgin]

All these beyond ballers and no mention of Mercato's?

[LUDELVR]

So no one is interested in this date and what his intentions are? Is this a potentially long term relationship or are you just going for the good ol' hump and dump and smash and dash? Or are you genuinely interested in the food?

All of these beyond foodies talking about all these little Italian shacks and I'm over here thinking, man do I love those Olive Garden breadsticks!!!

[killramos]

I always thought Mercato was pretty meh

As for Olive Garden I would be too concerned about spending the rest of the night on the throne getting in the way of any hump and dump plans...

[LUDELVR]

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I always thought Mercato was pretty meh

As for Olive Garden I would be too concerned about spending the rest of the night on the throne getting in the way of any hump and dump plans...

Hence me asking if this is a short or long term endeavor. If it's a long term thing, then you might want to give her a preview of things to come!

[s dime]

Il Chianti on Edmonton trail is our go to.

[flipstah]

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All these beyond ballers and no mention of Mercato's?

Mercato's is alright. It's not memorable though.

[ercchry]

Might as well throw in some inglewood...

500 cucina makes a mean gnocchi

Sugo is always a classy time

[flipstah]

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I always thought Mercato was pretty meh

As for Olive Garden I would be too concerned about spending the rest of the night on the throne getting in the way of any hump and dump plans...

East Side Mario's>Olive Garden any day.

[Mitsu3000gt]

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Might as well throw in some inglewood...

500 cucina makes a mean gnocchi

Sugo is always a classy time

Sugo doesn't exist anymore, I didn't get the sense it was ever that popular. It was expensive for very standard food. They also own WOP next door which I think is thriving.

OP: If this is a first or early date, might I suggest not breaking the bank on food haha. Made that mistake before...