Delmonico Restaurant
3220 17 Ave SW, Calgary
(587) 358-1333
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I don't recommend it because I'm part of the restaurant team months before it opens , I was the last chef who was there, I've been waiting for my payment since May, and he gets angry with me because I didn't want to accept being paid in parts, and because I didn't want to keep training the only 2 people he had just hired.the owner who is called sridhar kanikanti He opened this restaurant in September 2023 and he has not paid his employees their money yet. ⁃ Only 6 months and his 20 employees have left because of non-payment. He keeps hiring new employees so he doesn't have to pay and they leave. ⁃ Employees have filed complaints asking for their due balance. ⁃ This guy also known as SRI in his fake google reviews have never paid his employees tips or Holiday pay but he sure have money to pay for fake reviews. ⁃ He also owes money to his suppliers and people who helped in starting this business. That's why that you don't have a good service because you don't have enough staff both in the front and in the kitchen. It iS not fair that this type of person takes advantage of the people we want to get ahead of.
Restaurant Review: A Birthday Dinner to Remember
On the occasion of a birthday, we decided to try a new restaurant that had been on our radar for some time. The anticipation was high, but unfortunately, the experience did not live up to our expectations.
The evening started with the main attraction, the ribeye steaks, which were a letdown. Advertised as medium-rare, they arrived well-done, lacking the quintessential grill marks and the rich, caramelized browning one would expect. Instead, they bore an unappetizing resemblance to having been boiled. And to top it off all the steaks were cut for us.
The seafood offering was no less disappointing. The lobster tails, priced at a steep $15 each, were diminutive and more akin to shrimp in size—a far cry from the succulent indulgence we anticipated.
Our hopes of redemption turned to the lamb chops, yet these too were overcooked to the point of aridity, reminiscent of the Sahara in their dryness.
The owner, aware of the shortcomings, apologized profusely throughout the evening. He mentioned that the restaurant was still in its ‘soft opening’ phase, despite having been operational for at least nine months. In an attempt to make amends, we were offered a variety of complimentary dishes, which, regrettably, mirrored the initial offerings in quality.
The staff’s response to our experience was heartfelt, as both the cooks and the owner emerged to express their apologies, even insisting on a tour of their kitchen. It was a gesture that, while appreciated, could not compensate for the meal’s deficiencies.
The ambiance of the restaurant, quiet for a bustling Saturday night with only one other occupied table, reflected our overall experience—a sense of unfulfilled potential and disappointment.
In conclusion, while the staff’s earnest apologies and the owner’s attentiveness were commendable, the culinary execution left much to be desired. It is my hope that this establishment can align its culinary output with the evident passion of its staff
All these 5 star reviews seem disingenuous. Buyer beware! There is no way this place has a 4.2 rating. The extreme love or hate reviews shows someone is trying to pull the rating up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
The food was all very good and well presented. Only thing was the steak was a bit dissapointing; flavor was good, but thin cut. Wait staff very attentive. Be prepared to wait for your food, but it is totally worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Do not recommend at all! Takes advantage of employees and doesn’t pay them or give them their share of the tips. Don’t eat here!!
Owner is not paying their employees. Staff have to ask for their pay and are ignored. He keeps the tips that these hard working staff and none of the money that the customers give them goes to them. Shameful!!! He hires young staff just starting out and thinks he can take advantage of them. Despicable human being and should not own a business.
horrible owners n managers. does not pay employees on time and WILL NOT GIVE EMPLOYEES THEIR TIPS
doesn't pay their staff! pathetic!
Fantastic food, Great price, Service was attentive and friendly. Service missed the mark a bit. Some training on timing required.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crispy Apple Dessert
Appreciated the ambience in the place as well as the music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is memorable, maybe not in the best ways. We ordered about 5 appetizers for the table to share that were.. mediocre but edible. For our mains, we ordered 4 steaks, 1 steak sandwich, lamb sirloin chop, 2beef wellingtons, 4 lobster tails- all of which was very well done. We did bring it to the owners attention and he said it was medium rare. After telling him again it was not and we could not eat it, he offered to make new ones. The sides came out cold and the lobster tails were over cooked and shrunk so small. The beef Wellington was cooked properly and was okay, but they only have 2 available daily. Service here was terrible, with waitresses putting down steak knives facing the customer, not clearing dishes before the next dish comes out, taking a couple peoples orders then leaving to assist another table and coming back to take more orders.
The owners did try to make things better by re cooking our steaks, apologized and gave us dessert on the house to fix the issues and did seem to take feedback seriously but unfortunately we won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing new place! I had no idea this place was super elegant and I'm so glad I found it for my familyThe menu is decadent and delicious - everything was cooked to perfection. We had the Bone-in Chicken, oysters, Caesar salad, and the Wellington,CornishHen and delmonico burger it was all amazing. The Crispy Apple dessert was so good, and it was the perfect size for after a huge meal. We also got to free Chocolate dessert and it was excellent, Decent service we like cocktails, good recommendation too! Would recommend! We love the place. Love to come come back?
Parking: Free parking with more space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Cornish Hen, Lamb Loin Chop, Tuna Avocado with Crispy Nori, Brisket, Cheesecake with Berry Cream
Small. Chintsy. Teeny Tiny portions. Glass of wine is smaller than a taster portion. ipad ordering is kewl but the ipad is filthily horrible. Food is arranged and presented quite originally.
Theres too many really good quality restaurants around that do so much better in every area.
Pass.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Well this lunchtime experience was one for the ‘worst ever’ file.
We had a reservation at Delmonico's for 12:30 thinking Thursday lunch could be busy. The place was empty, freezing and playing very loud and nerve killing modern jazz.
Seated, no menus. After 10 minutes we asked for a menu. Server came back with 2 iPads which were filthy, smudged and cruddy.
I asked for a Sauvignon Blanc. No options were offered. Had to call the server back to place our food order.
Server came back with my wine. I’ve never seen such a small pour. Also I watched as it took two of the employees 10 mins to find and open the bottle which was room temperature. However he did chill the glass lol.
40 minutes later our food arrived. Remember we were the only table!
I ordered the shrimp with rice vermicelli and Thai curry sauce. It was mush …obviously boiled like pasta. And no sauce. Friend had the crab wrap. Just as bad.
No one came to check in with us. No one else came into the restaurant (obviously more aware than us)
Neither of us ate more than a spoonful. It was truly inedible.
We calmly and politely told the server it was not possible to take anything home when he provided takeout containers. It.was.the.worst.
The bathroom was clean and plenty of parking. lol
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beautiful newer restaurant with nice ambiance. A pleasure to have conversations without straining above high ceiling echoes and clattering dishes. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. Everything was freshly made and although there were only two other tables on a Saturday night, they seemed to scramble to serve our group of six. We explained we were three couples with separate bills however we were not asked who was together so the bills had incorrect items and had to be redone. The paper menus given to us were wrong and didn’t include many items we had seen online but we were assured the online menu and prices were correct and would be honoured, which they were. The Manager/Owner(?) took our orders, explained items and served us as well. He is very soft spoken and difficult to hear. Our group ordered appetizers, soup, salad and main dishes of seafood and beef wellington. Everything was cooked to perfection and extremely tasty! Food and prices are great, staff very willing to please but there is a lack of organizational skills that needs to be addressed including wait times and possibly a QR code to access menu easily. This could be a top restaurant if they can step up the services.We will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Server Shri knows his menu and ready to suggest good meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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