Vero Bistro Moderne offers a delightful dining experience in Calgary's Kensington neighborhood. The restaurant features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with Italian and French influences, highlighting fresh, local ingredients. Standout dishes include the lobster bisque served with a puff pastry lid, the sweet potato gnocchi with wild boar bacon and gorgonzola, and the signature surf & turf platter, which is a generous and flavorful choice for two. The ambiance is intimate and chic, making it an excellent spot for romantic dinners or special occasions. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, with staff offering thoughtful wine pairings to complement the meal. While the restaurant is on the pricier side, the quality of food and overall experience make it a worthwhile visit for those seeking a refined culinary outing.
Sandy Foofat
Vero is hands-down one of our favorite spots in town! Exceptional food, rich flavors, and an unbeatable vibe-it never lets us down!
Tyneal Buchanan
The buccatini, steak and frites, tuna crudo, and gnocchi at a group dinner! The food was all incredible! I can't wait to go back! Exceptional service and beautiful decor! If you have not been add this to your must visit list!!!
aazii nadim
Delicious food! Every dish I tried was absolutely amazing and made to perfection. This is definitely the best restaurant I have been to in Calgary.
John Zhuo
Here's a revised version of your feedback:
I've noticed that the YYC Festival has changed for the worse. Unfortunately, the steak I tried tasted quite bitter, which was disappointing. The lamb was decent, but it didn’t impress my kids this time. Normally, they enjoy the food, but my child only took one bite and didn't want any more. I'm hoping for improvements in the future!
James Toye
We had the tasting menu and it was great. A little nervous about the cotton candy, but it was nice. We aren't seafood eaters but the scallop was so good I would order it again. The tenderloin was so flavourful and tender that we may be spoiled forever :) Thanks for a great night out!
SKS
A hidden gem in the heart of Kensington! It was our first time at Vero despite them being a part of the Calgary culinary scene for over 15 years. The ambiance is reminiscent of upscale retro moderne fine dining with cozy and inviting interiors for date night or a night out with friends.
The fine dining restaurant was intimate, not too noisy with plenty of room between tables for privacy. Service impeccable - our server was very attentive without being intrusive, addressed special dietary needs and got us drinks that weren’t even on the menu. We tried the multi- course dinner experience and every dish was built up beautifully and a level up from the previous.
Chef Jenny is meticulous and passionate about her food. She came out to meet us and check on meal. A special shoutout to her ?. The food is delicately prepared, seasoned to perfection, meats cooked to perfect tenderness with just a touch of the crisp char. Our friends and us were stuffed by the end of the night yet still raving about the delicious meal.
Though it is on the expensive side Vero is an amazing fine dining experience for special occasions and/or food enthusiasts. Parking is tricky which is always the case in Kensington. We rarely write reviews however we were truly impressed by our experience and highly recommend Vero!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini
S M
My new favourite restaurant in the city. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like we were the only patrons in the restaurant! Our waiter was unbelievably kind, accommodating, and thorough with his care, delivery and recommendations. The food was outstanding, and the chef even came out to say hi. My friend casually mentioned how amazing the lamb skewers were and jokingly said she would love to take some home for her kids. Next thing we know, the chef had boxed up a whole set of skewers for us to take home. Unbelievable!! I will be returning countless times In the near future! Thank you for the most amazing dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shy Khamisa Velji
Amazing Food and Ambience. Portions Are Great and Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini, Our Signature Seafood Platter
Steve S
We used to frequent Vero quite often a few years ago, and visited again tonight for a birthday after a long hiatus from dining out. In our experience, most restaurants fall quite far from their initial glory eventually, but not Vero. The food was EXACTLY as good as it was years ago, with the quality and standards of the finest bistros we've ever been to. Everything from the cocktails to the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth steak left nothing to be desired. My only wish is that the volume of my stomach was twice its size so I could have eaten more. Nothing compares to Vero. If you haven't eaten here yet, get off your ass and go. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini, Our Signature Steak & Frites
Absolutely pleasant experience. The servers were great! We loved the intimate feel of the place. It was our anniversary celebration so it was just the perfect place to celebrate it. Everyone was super friendly and kind. The food was to die for. We got the surf and turf and boy was that an experience! We fell in love with the steak! Never had a beef so tender and tasty like that before. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the coconut prawns, wow just wow! We also tried the potato gnocchi and it was divine. We also got the veal meatball, it was good but not our favourite. Overall Food was so good, we forgot to take photos as we just jumped right into eating. We will be back again as we are now committed to going through the whole menu. This has now become our sweet spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak with Chimichurri, Our Signature Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Xue Wang
Always the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal
Fancy Italian restaurant. I guess the chef have been cooking Italian food for a long time. The food taste more old Italian food style than modern. Bruschetta as appetizer was a good choice and the aglio olio pasta was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
K S
It was ok
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Madeline C
Very friendly service, food was delicious with portions on the smaller side.
Vero Bistro Moderne offers a delightful dining experience in Calgary's Kensington neighborhood. The restaurant features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with Italian and French influences, highlighting fresh, local ingredients. Standout dishes include the lobster bisque served with a puff pastry lid, the sweet potato gnocchi with wild boar bacon and gorgonzola, and the signature surf & turf platter, which is a generous and flavorful choice for two. The ambiance is intimate and chic, making it an excellent spot for romantic dinners or special occasions. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, with staff offering thoughtful wine pairings to complement the meal. While the restaurant is on the pricier side, the quality of food and overall experience make it a worthwhile visit for those seeking a refined culinary outing.
Vero is hands-down one of our favorite spots in town!
Exceptional food, rich flavors, and an unbeatable vibe-it never lets us down!
The buccatini, steak and frites, tuna crudo, and gnocchi at a group dinner! The food was all incredible! I can't wait to go back! Exceptional service and beautiful decor! If you have not been add this to your must visit list!!!
Delicious food! Every dish I tried was absolutely amazing and made to perfection. This is definitely the best restaurant I have been to in Calgary.
Here's a revised version of your feedback:
I've noticed that the YYC Festival has changed for the worse. Unfortunately, the steak I tried tasted quite bitter, which was disappointing. The lamb was decent, but it didn’t impress my kids this time. Normally, they enjoy the food, but my child only took one bite and didn't want any more. I'm hoping for improvements in the future!
We had the tasting menu and it was great. A little nervous about the cotton candy, but it was nice. We aren't seafood eaters but the scallop was so good I would order it again. The tenderloin was so flavourful and tender that we may be spoiled forever :) Thanks for a great night out!
A hidden gem in the heart of Kensington!
It was our first time at Vero despite them being a part of the Calgary culinary scene for over 15 years. The ambiance is reminiscent of upscale retro moderne fine dining with cozy and inviting interiors for date night or a night out with friends.
The fine dining restaurant was intimate, not too noisy with plenty of room between tables for privacy. Service impeccable - our server was very attentive without being intrusive, addressed special dietary needs and got us drinks that weren’t even on the menu. We tried the multi- course dinner experience and every dish was built up beautifully and a level up from the previous.
Chef Jenny is meticulous and passionate about her food. She came out to meet us and check on meal. A special shoutout to her ?. The food is delicately prepared, seasoned to perfection, meats cooked to perfect tenderness with just a touch of the crisp char. Our friends and us were stuffed by the end of the night yet still raving about the delicious meal.
Though it is on the expensive side Vero is an amazing fine dining experience for special occasions and/or food enthusiasts. Parking is tricky which is always the case in Kensington. We rarely write reviews however we were truly impressed by our experience and highly recommend Vero!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini
My new favourite restaurant in the city. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like we were the only patrons in the restaurant! Our waiter was unbelievably kind, accommodating, and thorough with his care, delivery and recommendations. The food was outstanding, and the chef even came out to say hi. My friend casually mentioned how amazing the lamb skewers were and jokingly said she would love to take some home for her kids. Next thing we know, the chef had boxed up a whole set of skewers for us to take home. Unbelievable!! I will be returning countless times In the near future! Thank you for the most amazing dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Food and Ambience. Portions Are Great and Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini, Our Signature Seafood Platter
We used to frequent Vero quite often a few years ago, and visited again tonight for a birthday after a long hiatus from dining out. In our experience, most restaurants fall quite far from their initial glory eventually, but not Vero. The food was EXACTLY as good as it was years ago, with the quality and standards of the finest bistros we've ever been to. Everything from the cocktails to the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth steak left nothing to be desired. My only wish is that the volume of my stomach was twice its size so I could have eaten more.
Nothing compares to Vero. If you haven't eaten here yet, get off your ass and go. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Arancini, Our Signature Steak & Frites
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely pleasant experience. The servers were great! We loved the intimate feel of the place. It was our anniversary celebration so it was just the perfect place to celebrate it. Everyone was super friendly and kind. The food was to die for. We got the surf and turf and boy was that an experience! We fell in love with the steak! Never had a beef so tender and tasty like that before. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the coconut prawns, wow just wow! We also tried the potato gnocchi and it was divine. We also got the veal meatball, it was good but not our favourite. Overall Food was so good, we forgot to take photos as we just jumped right into eating. We will be back again as we are now committed to going through the whole menu. This has now become our sweet spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak with Chimichurri, Our Signature Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Always the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fancy Italian restaurant. I guess the chef have been cooking Italian food for a long time. The food taste more old Italian food style than modern. Bruschetta as appetizer was a good choice and the aglio olio pasta was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It was ok
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Very friendly service, food was delicious with portions on the smaller side.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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