Bonterra Trattoria
Start your afternoon with lunch at Bonterra Trattoria, sharing a grilled lamb sausage plate called Salsiccia d'Agnello, or have the Insalata Cato romaine salad with horseradish-crusted scallops. Enjoy one of several lunch entrees like Bisonte, grilled bison flank with green beans, campari tomatoes, grana padano and arugula. Share a plate of calamari or bruschetta. Pastas like Fettuccine con Gamberi with wild, white shrimp or Tagliatelle Vongole with fresh clams may tempt you. Indulge in entrees like Ippoglosso, pan-seared halibut or Agnello, pistachio-crusted lamb rack. An extensive wine list offers wine by the glass, liter or bottle as well, or order mixed drinks.
Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St. Southwest
Calgary, AB T2R 1K2
Canada
(403) 262-8480
bonterra.ca
La Vita e Bella
Offering a casual atmosphere, dine inside or on the terrace in warmer months for outdoor grilling of your lunch or dinner selections by the chef. Start out dinner with an appetitizer such as Polpettino, beef meatballs stuffed with buffalo mozzerella in a basil ricotta-topped tomato sauce, or share a plate with another of Antipasto Piatto, pickled vegetables, meat and cheese selected by the chef. Entrees include Polenta Crosta di Salmone, pan-seared salmon filet. Chefs at La Vita e Bella make fresh, homemade pasta daily--ask for gluten-free pasta if needed. Make certain you save room for dessert and a specialty coffee. Order a glass of wine or scotch after your meal. Call or make reservations online for your family and friends, or host a business meeting at La Vita e Bella.
La Vita e Bella
401 12th Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1A5
Canada
(403) 264-6046
lavitabella.ca
Da Guido Ristorante Ltd.
Enjoy traditional Italian food at the award-winning Da Guido Restaurant in the heart of Calgary, owned by Guido Panara. Begin with one of several appetizers offered such as Lumache alla Romana, escargots in wine, or share an assorted seafood platter called Piatto di Pesce. Indulge in dinner entrees made with chicken breasts, Alberta AAA filet mignon, salmon, scallops or veal. Da Guido also features several specialties like Scampi al Burro and Sella di Agnello al Forno--rack of lamb.
Da Guido Ristorante Ltd.
2001 Centre St. N.
Calgary, AB T2E 2S9
Canada
(403) 276-1365
daguido.ca
