Honestly… very subpar. The service sucked- felt like the server wasn’t interested in making recommendations, took over 20 mins after being seated before our orders were taken, another 30 mins after our entrees were served before we were “checked at”. Meal was 85% done at that point. The food was decent, there are better Italian places in Calgary at that price point tho. Wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lena Hofirkova
In the evening, it can be noisy here, but during lunchtime or the afternoon, it was quite pleasant. I visited for lunch. The flavors, or the combination of dishes, was unusual, but very tasty. The staff was very friendly. One downside was that a man was walking around for about five minutes with the trash, and it smelled quite strongly, which spoiled the overall experience of enjoying a midday meal. Personally, I have never encountered such a situation before, and I believe trash should definitely not be taken out in front of guests, even when the restaurant isn’t full.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fahreen Damji
I threw a private dinner and I can not tell you how incredible it turned out. The process was so great from the planning stage, they were so agreeable and kind to work with, so helpful, we found a menu that worked for all, and they were very accommodating to dietary restrictions of some of my guests. On the day of the event everything was far beyond expectations, the restaurant and decor were perfect, the service was above and beyond, everyone was friendly, helpful and they made sure to keep us on track as we had another event to get to. The placed looked beautiful, matched by the incredible food and drinks. The portions were generous and the food was sooo delicious. They made sure me and all my friends and family were well taken care of. I didn't even have to worry about a thing. They provided take out boxes for the guests, every detail was looked after and I didn't have to ask for a thing. All my friends were raving about the food, no matter what you picked it was amazing. My only complaint is I wish I could bring MORE people next time. I will definitely be back and highly highly highly recommend them. Thank you for making our event so special and spectacular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura (Laura)
Management had 1 server seating and serving the entire restaurant during lunch rush, so service wasn’t very fast and I ended up being late for work. Server was really sweet and did the best she could with what she had.
Management YOU need to do better. Overworking your staff for productivity’s sake is embarrassing. Do your job lol.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Louis
Everything is good about this bistro: the food, the service and the location. Had a lovely time and enjoyed a succulent striploin with a glass of Pinot noir, fresh bruschetta and an olive oil cake with pineapple, caramel and crème chantilly along a well made cup of cappuccino! Bonus: open for breakfast with a nice well priced menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salty Coma
I always walk by this place when coming in to the office. A nice homey smell coming out of their doors. The staff is friendly and I enjoyed a rather tasty Cinnamon French Toast with a cup of coffee. Great place to warm up and start the day
cellardoor
The morning coffee maker is so sweet! I like her service!
Wong J
The service and atmosphere are nice but the food was subpar and presentation seemed to take priority over flavour. I want to come back and try the rest of the menu but very hesitant based on first impression.
The grapefruit matcha was overpowered by the grapefruit and didn't feel well balanced.
I appreciate the effort on the bruschetta but they diverged quite a bit from a traditional take, leading to a lot of left out flavours. Lack of basil, salt, and garlic makes it quite a bland appetizer.
Squid Ink Linguine was criminally under-sauced leading to a lot of dry bites and they cooked the squid in a way that you weren't left with a lot of texture.
Panna cotta was the best part of the meal. The flavours were well balanced and the crunch of the pistachios were contrasted nicely by the strawberry compote. Weird use of micro greens on the dessert.
MD Nguyen
A great restaurant with friendly and professional staff. The comfort food and atmosphere are excellent. We prefer the right side of the restaurant that is more quiet and intimate.
Great hole in the wall Italian spot, loved the YYC EXP menu. Will definitely return.
Victor Juralowicz
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Cucina during the YYC Food & Drink Experience! If you’re looking to elevate your taste buds to another level, this is the place to be. The chef’s magic touch brings every dish to life, exceeding all expectations.
From the outstanding flavors to the top notch service and spotless atmosphere, everything was simply perfect. A big high five to Cucina for delivering excellence in every way! Thank you for your warm hospitality we can’t wait to return soon!
Nikita Syrotenko
Had a great opportunity to visit this fine restaurant and was quite satisfied. I’ve tried Cucina’s ongoing special menu with the bruschetta, pork chops and amazing panna cotta as a finisher. I was served in the most friendliest way and the menu series was brought at the great timings, didn’t have to wait and wasn’t rushed at all. The vibe was pretty attractive following the good restaurant ambient music. Definitely recommend this place.
j w
Took us 20 to 30 minutes after sitting till anyone even acknowledged us for a drink order. At that point we were ready to order everything.
From then , it took 2 to 2.5 hours to finish our food. And no, we are not slow eaters.
No one asked us how our food was or even filled up our water. Server wouldn't even acknowledge us.
Would not recommend unless you got time to waste.
Alex Kava
The only reason I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because our waiter, Anna, genuinely tried her best.
Food: The pasta lacked flavor, and the cheese plate was just thrown on a plate with no presentation whatsoever.
Atmosphere: There was little to no vibe—just felt dull.
I’m sorry, but for the price, I was expecting at least Barbarella-level service and food.
My advice is to please re-visit your food menu asap if you would want to stay competitive.
Exceptional customer service beyond written…
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Honestly… very subpar. The service sucked- felt like the server wasn’t interested in making recommendations, took over 20 mins after being seated before our orders were taken, another 30 mins after our entrees were served before we were “checked at”. Meal was 85% done at that point. The food was decent, there are better Italian places in Calgary at that price point tho. Wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
In the evening, it can be noisy here, but during lunchtime or the afternoon, it was quite pleasant. I visited for lunch. The flavors, or the combination of dishes, was unusual, but very tasty. The staff was very friendly. One downside was that a man was walking around for about five minutes with the trash, and it smelled quite strongly, which spoiled the overall experience of enjoying a midday meal. Personally, I have never encountered such a situation before, and I believe trash should definitely not be taken out in front of guests, even when the restaurant isn’t full.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I threw a private dinner and I can not tell you how incredible it turned out. The process was so great from the planning stage, they were so agreeable and kind to work with, so helpful, we found a menu that worked for all, and they were very accommodating to dietary restrictions of some of my guests. On the day of the event everything was far beyond expectations, the restaurant and decor were perfect, the service was above and beyond, everyone was friendly, helpful and they made sure to keep us on track as we had another event to get to. The placed looked beautiful, matched by the incredible food and drinks. The portions were generous and the food was sooo delicious. They made sure me and all my friends and family were well taken care of. I didn't even have to worry about a thing. They provided take out boxes for the guests, every detail was looked after and I didn't have to ask for a thing. All my friends were raving about the food, no matter what you picked it was amazing. My only complaint is I wish I could bring MORE people next time. I will definitely be back and highly highly highly recommend them. Thank you for making our event so special and spectacular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Management had 1 server seating and serving the entire restaurant during lunch rush, so service wasn’t very fast and I ended up being late for work. Server was really sweet and did the best she could with what she had.
Management YOU need to do better. Overworking your staff for productivity’s sake is embarrassing. Do your job lol.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Everything is good about this bistro: the food, the service and the location.
Had a lovely time and enjoyed a succulent striploin with a glass of Pinot noir, fresh bruschetta and an olive oil cake with pineapple, caramel and crème chantilly along a well made cup of cappuccino!
Bonus: open for breakfast with a nice well priced menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always walk by this place when coming in to the office. A nice homey smell coming out of their doors.
The staff is friendly and I enjoyed a rather tasty Cinnamon French Toast with a cup of coffee. Great place to warm up and start the day
The morning coffee maker is so sweet! I like her service!
The service and atmosphere are nice but the food was subpar and presentation seemed to take priority over flavour. I want to come back and try the rest of the menu but very hesitant based on first impression.
The grapefruit matcha was overpowered by the grapefruit and didn't feel well balanced.
I appreciate the effort on the bruschetta but they diverged quite a bit from a traditional take, leading to a lot of left out flavours. Lack of basil, salt, and garlic makes it quite a bland appetizer.
Squid Ink Linguine was criminally under-sauced leading to a lot of dry bites and they cooked the squid in a way that you weren't left with a lot of texture.
Panna cotta was the best part of the meal. The flavours were well balanced and the crunch of the pistachios were contrasted nicely by the strawberry compote. Weird use of micro greens on the dessert.
A great restaurant with friendly and professional staff. The comfort food and atmosphere are excellent. We prefer the right side of the restaurant that is more quiet and intimate.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great hole in the wall Italian spot, loved the YYC EXP menu. Will definitely return.
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Cucina during the YYC Food & Drink Experience! If you’re looking to elevate your taste buds to another level, this is the place to be. The chef’s magic touch brings every dish to life, exceeding all expectations.
From the outstanding flavors to the top notch service and spotless atmosphere, everything was simply perfect. A big high five to Cucina for delivering excellence in every way! Thank you for your warm hospitality we can’t wait to return soon!
Had a great opportunity to visit this fine restaurant and was quite satisfied. I’ve tried Cucina’s ongoing special menu with the bruschetta, pork chops and amazing panna cotta as a finisher. I was served in the most friendliest way and the menu series was brought at the great timings, didn’t have to wait and wasn’t rushed at all. The vibe was pretty attractive following the good restaurant ambient music. Definitely recommend this place.
Took us 20 to 30 minutes after sitting till anyone even acknowledged us for a drink order. At that point we were ready to order everything.
From then , it took 2 to 2.5 hours to finish our food. And no, we are not slow eaters.
No one asked us how our food was or even filled up our water. Server wouldn't even acknowledge us.
Would not recommend unless you got time to waste.
The only reason I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because our waiter, Anna, genuinely tried her best.
Food: The pasta lacked flavor, and the cheese plate was just thrown on a plate with no presentation whatsoever.
Atmosphere: There was little to no vibe—just felt dull.
I’m sorry, but for the price, I was expecting at least Barbarella-level service and food.
My advice is to please re-visit your food menu asap if you would want to stay competitive.
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