Il Centro - Calgary

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza

Il Centro

Il Centro
4.3 / 5 (2331 reviews)

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Calgary boasts a bustling restaurant scene, but one establishment left patrons waiting in the rain despite having available tables. While the cuisine was hailed as one of the most authentic Italian in the area, hidden costs left a sour taste for other diners. From not-so-authentic spaghetti bolognese to overpriced extras like mushrooms, some felt scammed. Despite these pitfalls, the pizza, calamari, and other dishes received high praise from regular customers who appreciate the family-operated, cozy atmosphere. The savory food and welcoming service make this hidden gem ideal for a variety of dining occasions.

Last update: 12.07.2026 from: Nadirah

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 2331 reviews
nadirah
16.01.2024

I'm not a jealous girl. I'm not. But when my boyfriend's spaghetti pomodoro basilico was placed on the table, there was a part of my brain that methodically went through a step by step process of how I would knock him out and eat his plate of pasta before he regained consciousness. Just saying. Don't get me wrong, I was happy with my dish, but his dish...his dish was like the pasta angels got together and decided to create a dream come true (so they sprinkled moon dust in your hair and gold and starlight in your eyes of blue name that song! .

the-muncher
16.01.2024

Good stuff. Worth the praise. Calamari really is on another level.

nan
16.01.2024

Good food, Aware of Service. Food very tasty. A group of us enjoyed delicious pizza, lasagne, fettuccini, and gnocchi. Recommended a wine enjoyed it very much. Delicious cappuccino and tiramisu. Service food served promptly. One waiter shared good recommendations for meals. Appreciated this. Our waitress a little unfriendly.<br/ <br/ Bill end of evening one handwritten bill for entire group. Would not split. Unfriendly in way was handled. We spend time deciphering numbers and calculating our own bill. A bit of a nuisance.<br/ <br/ Suggestion: In future, staff could in a friendly way explain before meal served to groups. It was not what happened so much as how staff dealt with the situation.<br/ This can't be the first time this has happened being proactive a better way to ensure food and service continue to bring customers back.

alley
16.01.2024

It's all about the pizza. A small family run place service can be brusque when the restaurant is busy and it is usually busy because people know how good and authentic this pizza is. A real Italian experience.

chunny-5
16.01.2024

I like it. It's got a little family diner feel to it. Probably because it is. It doesn't look like much from the storefront but the atmosphere is great! The pizza is delicious! Great dough. Perfect ratio of dough to sauce. Super cheesy! Also, they're a good size. Sides and appys are awesome. I like the bruschetta and calamari.

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