La Viena Italian Restaurant

580 reviews

802 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0J9, Canada

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La Viena Italian Restaurant is a Italian restaurant located at 802 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0J9, Canada. It has received 580 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday11:30AM-11PM
Tuesday11:30AM-11PM
Wednesday11:30AM-11PM
Thursday11:30AM-11PM
Friday4:30-11PM
Saturday4:30-11PM
SundayClosed

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  • The address of La Viena Italian Restaurant: 802 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0J9, Canada

  • La Viena Italian Restaurant has 4.4 stars from 580 reviews

  • Italian restaurant

  • "Such an amazing restaurant! We had our wedding dinner at this restaurant, and I can't praise them enough! My parents, my husband, and his parents went there for lunch before the wedding to try it out"

    "Spent 90 dollers ordering from this restaurant through skip the dishes"

    "Cozy & comfortable dining atmosphere with charm & character! It feels like a piece of Italy without leaving the country"

    "I LOVE  this place!!! My boyfriend and I eat here all the time and it's our favorite Italian place ! The service is always great the staff there are all so friendly"

    "Absolutely amazing place"

Reviews

  • Kendra Wall

Such an amazing restaurant! We had our wedding dinner at this restaurant, and I can't praise them enough! My parents, my husband, and his parents went there for lunch before the wedding to try it out. When we had our lunch, the service was wonderful; very personal, informative, and efficient. I am a vegetarian, and I ordered the fusilli vegetariano, which isn't a dish I would normally get (I almost always go for tomato spaghetti), but I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. The server told me more about the dish, and how much she loves it as well. She even recommended dipping the bread in the oil sauce (fantastic idea, so good!). My father is a chef, and he was absolutely blown away with how great the carbonera was. When he told the server it was the best he's ever had, she told the chef Annie. Annie is such a sweet woman, and came over to say hello. We all enjoyed ourselves, and agreed this was the place to have the wedding. Annie was so kind and offered us some complimentary desserts, which were phenomenal. We were originally going to be in the lounge, but we had minors in the wedding. They have a great area to the left of the doors in the restaurant, which is partially blocked off with walls, so that was perfect for us. My father in law asked if we could move the archway to make room for people, and Annie was happy to do so, which is amazing, and it gave a much more open space for everyone. We wanted to do a reduced menu, and they accommodated for that perfectly. Annie even offered to print out the menus for us, which was so kind. They looked great. Everyone raved about how amazing the food is, how lovely the décor is, and how great the staff were. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, you helped make our day very special. We will 100% recommend to everyone possible, and we cannot wait to come back!

  • Tj Wainwright

Spent 90 dollers ordering from this restaurant through skip the dishes. Both there phone message and the website said they were open until 11:00pm. Order went through from skip the dishes but was cancelled because they had actually closed. They did not turn off the ordering service so we did not get our food then had to wait 10 days to get reimbursed. Two days later we tried to order again another 90 doller meal. As we just moved into a new place we needed cutlery. In the order we asked literally 6 times after every meal request may we please have cutlery. When the order arrived, ofcourse it had no cutlery and was missing one of the meals from our order. When we called the restaurant they refused to do anything about it. The manager refused to send us out the meal they had missed with the missing cutlery. Then he refused to reimburse our order. Basically told us too dam bad. The food that did arrive did not look good at all. Thrown together like it was done by my 3 year old, which is giving them to much credit as my daughter could have done a much better job. Not that we could eat it anyways because they did not send the cuttlery we requested 6 times. This service was absolutely horrible, and the food did not look good at all. Ended up just throwing it in the garbage. We got ready and went out to eat at a restaurant that could serve a simple meal without any problems. Clearly the staff at LA Viena is extremely incompetent and the manager is unfamiliar with the phrase customer service. We will never eat at this restaurant again. The fact we tried to order twice in a row and they couldn't even pull it together one of the two times is enough for me. Get it together people your looking like a God dam mess out there.

  • Amy Dang

Cozy & comfortable dining atmosphere with charm & character! It feels like a piece of Italy without leaving the country. Annie & the staff were very friendly, the service was excellent!! The pasta & sauce are always freshly made in house from scratch. The ingredients & quality are top notch. My man & son had the classic spaghetti w/ meatballs (regular size & kid size). I ordered their salad with chicken (well seasoned, crispy exterior w/ juicy & tender interior) from Annie's Specials Menu & made some substitutions/modifications, as their La Viena House Dressing (a perfect blend of spices) is the best! For dessert, the chocolate mousse is smooth & creamy, rich & decadent, with just the right amount of sweetness, my personal favourite. Their tiramisu is absolutely delicious! Both are made in house from scratch, I emphasize this as many restaurants have the same generic desserts that are ordered & shipped from what seems to be the same supplier (for example, the chocolate hazelnut pear) or just regular ice cream that can easily be picked up at any store. I can't speak for everyone but I truly appreciate the thoughtfulness & care of not having pasta from a box, sauce from a can, jar or factory or dessert from a popular chain supplier, as some restaurants do. If you're looking for REAL food with real ingredients & recipes, made freshly in house from scratch, then this is the place for you!

  • amanda koenig

I LOVE  this place!!! My boyfriend and I eat here all the time and it's our favorite Italian place ! The service is always great the staff there are all so friendly. The owner is honestly the sweetest lady ever and we always have this lovely gentleman waiter that is really great and his service is fantastic and he's always able to help suggest things. Now to talk about the food ! Well it's our favorite because of a couple reasons ! They have so many options it's amazing and the flavourful are unreal. I have tried every vegetarian option and loved every single one. The place is a cute old-school feel that's very comfortable and very calming and a great place to go have a quiet dinner. I actually crave this place all the time I love how many options I get there! This place is amazing if you haven't tried them you are missing out! We either do dine in or pick up and always impressed how fast it is. This place also is keeping it very safe and clean and making sure to follow all safety rules. Your plate and utensils are always cleaned perfectly and re packaged for you to keep it safe and clean. They have tables separated to so this would be a good safe place to go eat :) Thanks guys for your amazing food and service we look forward to many more meals with you guys!!

  • Seth Davidson

Absolutely amazing place. My first time going so I decided to get the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken since it’s one of my favourite pasta dishes and was blown away by the quality in every one of my senses. I’ll definitely be back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
House Bread
Dietary restrictions
There’s many many different types of dishes. Vegetarian, pasta, fish, chicken, etc. very vast
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
I’d say there’s a good 16 spots, could even be more
Kid-friendliness
there’s lots of pretty lights and interesting decorations. No loud music to disturb babies or children
Wheelchair accessibility
The door inside is on the floor, so there’s no problem getting in no matter your physical ability

  • ioweyouone

me and my family discovered this restaurant one day randomly and i’ve been craving it ever since. fresh italian food is absolutely delicious here!! i usually get gnocchi, and this time they had deep fried gnocchi on annie’s special menu! they let me modify the dish a little and WOW i loved it! they even let us have a second helping of bread so i could dip it into my pasta sauce. we also had calamari which was a huge portion. last, we’ve tried a few of their desserts - mango cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, liqueur infused desserts, and more! overall, the welcoming staff, great music, food, specials, and atmosphere definitely have us coming back to this gem over and over!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Gnocchi

  • Chad Milroy

I work close by but had never been to this gem along 16 Ave until recently. I went back yesterday with a colleague and Annie remember me. We chatted for a bit and then ordered. The pasta dishes are phenomenal. We ordered garlic cheese toast to start. Then dove right into our main lunch orders. We had the fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and the tortellini forno. Then after we were done, Annie brought us a free dessert. Wow! The service was excellent and she was friendly and knowledgeable! She also owns the restaurant, we think. Nonetheless, we enjoyed every minute of our lunch together. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for the wonderful lunch and break from the work grind!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Roger Zerke

We ordered Alfredo… About four bites in I found a 5 inch hair in my sauce… My hair is only 2 inches long… Both of us were grossed out and did not finish eating… The restaurant and delivery service felt it was appropriate to only refund the affected order… I spent 10 years in the restaurant industry and that is not how it is handled… I asked the general manager if he was eating with someone and they found a hair he would continue eating his, and he said yes… I think most people would be grossed out as were we, and had enough for the night … I feel the appropriate way to handle this would have been to refund both meals
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Jill Arsenault

Probably the best order from Skip the Dishes that I have had to date. What was actually a large order was ready within what felt like minutes, to the point I assumed something might be wrong. Nope, it arrived 100% accurate, tasted amazing with generous portions. They even packed some dishes in two containers so that we received the full portion. That just doesn’t happen usually with delivery. Delivery orders are probably a pain for the kitchen, especially during peak hours on a Saturday night. Great job and thank you. The unfortunate part of delivery is that you can’t buy the chef and kitchen a drink after such a great meal. Cheers

  • Shayne van der Meer

This place rocks! Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Would recommend to a friend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Special Salad, Combo La Viena, Salad Special, Bread Roll, Pasta with Meat Sauce Hollandaise, Calamari, Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce Pasta, Homemade Sausages, Spinach Fettuccine La Viena, Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Tortellini Provicere, Frutti Di Mare Affoglara, Chicken Salad, Chicken and Pasta Carbonara, Gambereretti Napoletana, Tortellini Forno, Beef Lasagna, Gnocchi, House Bread, Meatballs

  • Lily Armas

Great experience! It was busy the night my friend and I came so we waited a little bit to be sat. The waitress was constantly apologizing for the wait and sat us at a table far from from a loud crowd. That was considerate of her and brought us our drinks. A different server came by to give us some dinner rolls which where warm and I liked them! Both servers were very pleasant with small talk. I enjoyed my food and I think the price point was fair. My company enjoyed his pasta, too. I’m glad I came here! Will definitely be coming back. The service is above satisfactory and is worth coming back for. Thank you La Viena!

  • Daryl Hoard

Hi we are from the Okanagan we came to Calgary February 10 to Celebrate my brother's retirement. We came your Restaurant for supper your service was excellent. You had told us you only had 2 cooks working that night. So it took a little longer for our food but it give us a chance to visit and enjoy a glass of wine. And I believe it was the owner she came and apologized for our wait and gave us a complimentary desert with a voucher for the next visit. Thank you we will come again when we are in Calgary. We highly recommend this little place of jem
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Christina Falconer

It was my first time here, and I was not disappointed. The food was incredible, and being a celiac, I was happy to have found GOOD Italian food that was gluten friendly! The prices were excellent and the staff were both fast and friendly. I would recommend this place for Italian food lovers, and I will be going back again in the future.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Combo La Viena, Gnocchi
Dietary restrictions accommodated
Gluten free

  • CXFD #29

Went for an evening dinner and had a pretty good experience. Limited wait times, servers knew their stuff and food was excellent. 9oz House Wine - not much to say lol Calamari - It was meh, could of survived with out it. Spaghetti & Meat Balls - Amazing portion and the meat balls were soooo good! Gluten Free Chicken & Mushroom - They subsituted the pasta for me as per my request. Came out super saucy and yummy! Overall great experince. Cant complain about $12 pasta dinner
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Darrell Winwood

Ended up at this restaurant only because Earls down the street was full and very glad we did. Food was excellent, the staff was super accommodating for our kids. They substituted lots of things, even put two pieces of cheese toast together so we could call it a grilled cheese sandwich for our toddler. It doesn't look like much on the outside but the food and service was excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Skip the Olive Garden and other chains, go here. I had the spinach fettuccini Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes, delicious.

  • Erick Angeles

First experience getting take out was not good. We got two buns that had some mold with our order. When I called back to let them know about the buns. The person on the phone insisted the buns were made fresh that day. I told them I surely felt a hard and moldy bun. She then said bye and hung up on me. Leaving me feeling like she got caught. I went to the restaurant and got my money back. But definitely not getting take out from here again.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • Matthew Ziriada

First time eating here, since they moved from Kensington, glad we came. Party of 6, were encouraged to share plates, which was really good because of the variety of dishes. Food can be made to order, so I held the mushrooms. Good portion size, we had left overs. Will come back for sure, need to check out the lunch special. Linguini alla salut, (blackbean sauce) was interesting, will defiantly come back to have that for myself.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40

  • Lindsay Lee

My boyfriend and I just had dinner here and our experience was exceptional. The food, service, and menu were all fantastic. Lots of great menu options at very reasonable prices. We came in around 8pm and our server Richard promptly informed us all pastas were on special for $14.95! Richard provided excellent and attentive service. Everything we tried was delicious. We will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nav V

This restaurant offers a huge menu of different pastas and appetizers. I usually get the blue cheese gorgonzola ravioli which tastes wonderful. I was hesitant at first, but with the wonderful help of Marco, I gave it a chance and did not leave disappointed! The blue cheese is not too overpowering. The restaurant is clean, never too loud and the service is excellent. Marco is a great server. It's unfortunate that they don't offer many desserts without alcohol in it. Overall, great experience!

  • Lara Mack

Best. Restaurant. Ever! Great service, food is always fresh and yummy
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Combo La Viena, Calamari, Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce Pasta, Spinach Fettuccine La Viena
Vegetarian options
Yes there is options
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Kids are welcome!

  • Paige Kohle

This is my favorite place in the city to go for a nice and cozy dinner. The pasta is SO GOOD, especially the brie one. The owners and staff are so good to the customers and really care about your experience. The food is so flavourful and filling. The calamari with a little lemon juice is a 15/10 with the marinara, just a wonderful experience. You know the place is well cared for and loved. We recommend it to any friends who want something reliable, reasonable priced and tasty.

  • Erik Anderson

Came in today (Friday) for a birthday party (9 people). They were quick with service. Everything was super clean. They even give you a disposable baggie to hold your mask in at the table so they don't just sit on the table. They gave the birthday girl a free shot and dessert. Even put on Happy Birthday over the speaker system. They also printed out coloring sheets for my 4yo son (didn't ask). Food was great. Portions were good. And service was amazing.

  • Carmen Nash

Amazing fresh pasta with warm rolls and awesome service! Loved our visit and will be back again for sure! Great Date spot! Definitely a must go to if you love Italian food!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Lots of parking out back and beside the restaurant

  • Kelsie McGee

Service was really friendly. The food was sadly terrible. Calamari had zero flavour (although it’s not like Alberta has fresh squid and that’s been my experience in many places) The fettuccini Alfredo however was no better than a microwaved lean-cuisine. My friend had pizza and said it wasn’t too bad but veggies were undercooked. Won’t be going back here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50

  • Rafael Olivares

It is a excellent restaurant. Veri good location close to SAIT. Foods are good. Prices are good. The service by the owner and Marco were excellent. I will be back soon, because Happy hours is 3 to 6 pm, You can drink really cool beers & glass.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Frutti Di Mare Affoglara

  • rabi gurung

Place looks old but authentic. I like the arts that is hanging on the wall. Place looks a bit old. Food was real good and the selection of Italian food was quite a lot. And services was even better. They made me feel like a family. Not many restaurants makes you feel like that. Well, I would visit this place again the next time I feel like some Italian food... for that homely and part of a family feeling. Good job guys.

  • Sophie Stocking

Love this adorable retro Italian restaurant. Dignified waiter with a nice twinkle, perfectly cooked fare, lots of parking, not too pricey. Will come again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salad Special
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Ianna R

This is our go to Italian restaurant for Italian authentic pasta! Every order from food to drinks are very delicious! Service is always on top! Very friendly waiter and waitress every time we visit. I will always come back to this place for amazing food and service! They have pasta specials for $12 which make it so affordable for such fine dining experience too! I love this place so much!

  • Richi Plana

Quaint Italian restaurant on 16 Ave that seems to have been around forever. The food is great. Almost home cooked in texture and flavour.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
House Bread
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Jimmy Scott

Tried this place for the first time, everything was great from the start. My favourite little touch was they provided us with a bag to keep our mask in while we dined. The appetizer and pastas were delicious, the service was excellent and to the highest standards of Italian dining. On top of that, the prices were very modest. Add in the decor and it was a truly quality experience.

  • Big Papa Harambe

A cozy atmosphere with a candlelit dinner. Waiters/waitresses were attentive and the food came fairly quick. Decent meal portions with a creative spin on some dishes! Not a huge fan of the location due to the constant flashing of the speed cameras on the traffic lights. Slow down speeders, Christmas is almost here! Would recommend for a meal with friends and family :)

  • Drew F

Amazing food! Friendly atmosphere. I had a great birthday dinner here
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bread Roll, Gnocchi, House Bread
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Easy to park.

  • Cara Riley

Delicious food, great value, and great service!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spinach Fettuccine La Viena
Vegetarian options
Plenty of vegetarian options! Or I'm sure any pasta could be made without the meats or meat sauces!
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Janet Prime

Great fresh food! We enjoyed our meal it was very tasty and nice al dente pasta. Service was quick and with a friendly waitress. Glad we stopped in!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Homemade Sausages, Gnocchi, House Bread

  • Giovanny Romero

We celebrate a birthday at this nice place, beautiful Italian/calgarian decoration, delicious food, the staff very friendly and nice. They bring a cake with a candle and sing the birthday song. Recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Combo La Viena, Homemade Sausages

  • Spectre Commercial Strategy

Travel to Italy without ever leaving home. Authentic Italian cuisine and fabulous wine pairings. Hand made pasta and in house sauces that whet the palette.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tortellini Forno, Gnocchi

  • Luigi G

I really enjoy the food and service. The Ceasar salad has just the right balance, and the onion soup was amazing. Also have had the carbonara here a few times and enjoyed it. Be aware they do use onions in it but I find them enjoyable.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Meraj Abedin

Everything seemed ok until later into the dinner our waitress Marlene became extremely rude and sarcastic to us. Probably the worst service I've experienced in Calgary. Perhaps she has some personal issues in life that she should resolve. Also the food portions were great but the quality was subpar. There are better Italian places.

  • David Bishop

Food was good, a group of 12 was taken care of with great service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Frutti Di Mare Affoglara
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Jordan

Warm atmosphere, excellent service and food. Ordered Fusilli Du Chef paired with a couples Stella's served in icy chilled mugs. That along with an order of Calamari before our main was a very satisfying, and fairly priced evening out. Also I love their dinnerware, beautiful plates. Kudos to the chef and our gentleman server.

  • Jim Heaton

We often go for birthday dinners amongst friends. Have been going since they were a small place on Kensington Road. The food is always great. Portions are huge. Service is beyond fantastic. It’s a place we used to take our parents when they were in their 80’s. you know how hard they can be to please. Prices are reasonable.

  • K Belo

Amazing fresh authentic Italian cuisine. All the dishes we tried were seasoned well. We had a fun time when they made some birthday noise for our celebrant. The hostess and owner is a vibrant lady and it is easy to understand why this restaurant has stayed open for the last 22 years. Looking forward to my next visit.

  • Mona Sloan

This place is even better than when they were on Kensington Road.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Calamari, Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Frutti Di Mare Affoglara, Gambereretti Napoletana, Gnocchi

  • Elizabeth

There is a wide variety of meal options on the menu, allowing everyone in the family to find something they like. The portion sizes are quite large for the cost (including the alcohol!) and the food was great, we especially loved the gelato. We enjoyed our meal and will certainly have to return when we're in town!

  • Jonathan Charles

The penne pollo peppe funghi is my favorite dish! The after 8 dine in special on pasta is a great deal too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken and Pasta Carbonara, Gnocchi, House Bread

  • Chris Kemp

I've now found this hidden gem and eaten here twice. Such wonderful service by the owner and staff. Absolutely love having found this place for good Italian Food. All food and desserts I've tried so far have been out of this world! Try it you won't be disappointed!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Laury Bell

The service was extremely slow. We had to flag down a waiter a couple of times to get drinks and food. The spaghetti bolognese was fantastic. I'd probably go there again just for that reason. The restaurant itself is quite dated and could use a makeover.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jenaya a

Very delicious! Alfredo and lasagna were both so tasty. I could have eaten two servings! The atmosphere was beautiful and had some lovely music playing. The only complaint would be that the free bread was very stale. Everyone needs to try this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Max Iapaolo

Pretty bad. Pretty much everything seems frozen and the microwaved. Gnocchi was rubber, cannelloni seems uncooked, yet the shrimp was way over cooked. The veal was like eating a shoe. I do not understand the good reviews for this place. Easily the most disappointing Italian I’ve ever eaten.

  • S D

La Viena is a great restaurant to go to for lunch or dinner; you can also order take-out. The menu has a huge selection of dishes and the food is delicious! The staff is very friendly. La Viena is one of our "must go there" restaurants!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Linda Lucier

Escargot was delicious, definitely more than worth the price!!! Pasta dish well it was not home made pasta, sauce was tasty, but had to use a spoon to get all the flavours of the sauce. Chicken was flavorless, pasta a little bit Al diente for my taste. Best part was the escargot!!!

  • Sherry Belinsky

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, dessert & wine with our good friends! Service was excellent along with friendly conversations with the owner of this awesome restaurant! Thank you for a great experience
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50

  • Rhiannon Knutson

Just ordered take out. It was as delicious as ordering in. This restaurant has not compromised the quality of their product! They even sent a personalized thank you note with a desert for supporting their business during Covid. Thank you! Always great food and wonderful service.

  • Jonathon Lloyd

Parking was good and our party was seated at the front away from the main restaurant and that suited us fine. Everyone enjoyed the Italian style food and large portions. Service was friendly and attentive. We will be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Budge Burrows

We've been going to La Vienna for years in their old location. Great food, reasonable prices, great staff. Last night the food was great, service excellent and the entertainment outstanding. They had a Flamenco guitarist who entertained without overwhelming us. Great!

  • Craig Drebit

Best Italian food in the city. Whenever I am in the area, especially before shows at the Jubilee, this is where I have dinner. Customer service is impeccable and the prices can't be beat.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • chloe fletcher

Decided to order two pastas to go. Kraft dinner would’ve been a better option than what we were given. I would give it 0 stars if I could since we couldn’t even eat it. Disappointed :(
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40

  • Mica W

Although I haven't been to this restaurant in far too long, it's every bit as wonderful as I remember. Definitely worth the trek from the south end of the city.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Danika Lillico

The service was truly incredible. We were served by the lovely and personable owner, Annie. She made sure our experience was perfect. Aswel, I ate the best bruschetta I have ever tried in my life. All of the food was delicious and I am eager to come back!

  • Daniel Boulton

I have eaten here a few times now, and both times have been fantastic. Service was great, friendly, food is fantastic! Setting is a bit old, but that doesn't matter. Everything else is top notch. Will definitely be eating here more frequently. Try it!!

  • Tara Y

The food was surprisingly great! The taste of the noodles and fettuccine was both pleasant, mouth watering, and kept me eating until I finished my whole plate. My only comment would be that their wine prices were a bit high in comparison to their food.

  • Dan Ell

At year 20 this restaurant remains a gem of Italian pleasure in Calgary. Authentic dishes cooked to perfection. Great ambience for romantic dinner. Excellent value for lunch meeting specials. Welcoming and experienced long term staff. Very good value.

  • Sally Ragusa

Really large dining area's excellent selection on the menu. Friendly staff. Nice place to take the family
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • 33504 1123

We had an unforgettable time here as we finally found an AUTHENTIC Italian place!! The lobster bisque was full of ingredients with a rich cream base. Pasta was all handmade, which is a surprise compared to the prices. Rich flavors for pasta

  • Bobbie-Jo Gahan

This place was once the best pasta place in Calgary, after moving they have gone down hill. The first time we went after the move the food was less then good ,a huge disappointment from what they had been. Past was not fresh sauce was runny

  • Maggie McDonald

This is my favorite Italian place! Its inexpensive, delicious and always good service. My boyfriend and I have been here 3 times and are planning out next night out here. The mussels in white wine sauce are our favorite and the House white

  • Amanda Koenig

Hands down my favourite pasta place around, friendly staff, delicious food, big restaurant with a warm welcoming environment. I have loved eveytime I have tried here. The family that owns it are the sweetest people around. You can't miss

  • Artemis Immel

Good food with good prices. Sometimes the sauces are a bit saltier than usual as we've come often but for the most part the food tastes great. Warm buns and butter are provided at the start of the meal. Portions are pretty big as well.

  • Ashley Martin

Was delicious and super authentic. The waitress went above and beyond, she was awesome to our kids as well. Thought I'd post a couple pictures seeing as the ones I saw on Google didn't give this place justice. Definitely recommended :)

  • J S

We enjoyed our meal at La Vienna. We really enjoyed the fresh dinner rolls and the kids enjoyed the Provolone Alla Milanese. We also liked the Combo Casa as our mains. The service was child friendly and timing of our food was perfect.

  • Lesley Nicholson

The food here is excellent. I have to say this is one of my favourite places to eat. The service is very good. The prices are reasonable. I'm a bit of a foodie and this is definitely in my top 5. I highly recommend you give it a try.

  • L Lanada

We used La Viena for our after-tournament banquet, and were nothing but impressed. We had reserved for 35, then asked with fairly short notice to increase that to 40, and were comfortably accommodated. Despite our large number the

  • Alayne Brigitte Sanchez

They have amazing pasta! The server that served us lacked attention to detail but other than that, the food was great. Linguini alla dolce is a new fave!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • lena bella

Reasonably priced, I had the ravioli with garlic tomato sauce and it was to die for! Our waitress was very attentive to our needs and the food came out quick! Overall great experience and will be back next time I'm in Calgary.

  • Bi L

Great pastas that are made in house! It’s hard to beat the price for what you get, and everything we had was tasty. The spinach fettuccini was unexpectedly delicious, and the Brie cream sauce on one of the pastas was lovely.

  • Henry Egwuonwu

I had spaghetti con polpette and my wife had jambalaya linguine with sea food. It was awesome. Tasted good. Service was friendly price was good. It was so nice that I had to ask for take-out of the spaghetti con polpette.

  • Ajay R H

Truely an authentic place for Italian dining. I had a veg pizza and a portion of pasta which were really delicious. The server(seemed owner of this restaurant) was very friendly and helpful in choosing food from the menu.

  • cyle robinson

Wonderful place, amazing little family owned business. I loved the food and service would definitely recommend. If you are in the area it's a must visit for the best service on 16th Ave This places remains a gem on 16th.

  • mi kt

Beautiful setting. The owner is very friendly, making sure all her customers are happy and personally thank them for their business. The owner warm welcome and appreciation for our business makes us want to come back.

  • Cheryl Nimz

My husband and I have wanted to try this restaurant for quite some time. It did not disappoint. Prices are very reasonable. Food is great and the staff provide excellent service. We will definitely be coming back!

  • Terry MacDonald

Large portions, helpful service, and traditional family type caring atmosphere
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Michael Ireland

Super friendly, excellent service, extremely good food! If I was going to nitpick, it would just be that their bathrooms need better cleaning & updating. We will absolutely eat here again if we're in the city.

  • Mark Paskal

We dined in for a birthday party and they did great despite more people than expected showing up. Excellent service. The food was very good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dominic Ling

Amazing service and hospitality, we even got a free dessert for the wait! The best blueberry cheesecake I've ever had. It's delicious pasta and chatting with the hosts will make your night.

  • john seigner

Year after year, the service, and quality are first rate at amy price. Tonight i fell aback in love with Caesar salad. A simple dish but hard to get right. Bravo to Annie and her team.

  • Scott Wickens

Both my wife and I enjoyed are fettuccine alfredo and beef bolognese.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Big Ugly Jim

Just a charming little place with ridiculously good food. A genuine pleasure
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Angela Fok

Really enjoyed my evening dinner w6great service, great food, great distance with other tables. Will go back for sure. Keep up the good work …

  • Laura Higgens

I will not be back as 90% of the food on the menu I can't eat. I havean shellfish algery and most of the meals have shrimp & other shellfish.

  • HAND oVer FIST

First family dining in month's. Excellent service and great staff. Highly recommend you try a dining experience here

  • Jatin Sabharwal

Amazing place to dine in. The staff is so friendly. Loved it
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Will Pavlovic

Great place. Delicious food. Give it a try. No complaints!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mallory Neveu

The owner is an amazing woman, she is super friendly and personable. They also make amazing food and desserts!

  • Sheroo Hyder

Awesome authentic Italian food! Great service and ambience. So many great dishes and dessert was delicious too!

  • Craig J Somers

Solid Italian fare. Quick service and friendly!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Chelsey Popoff

Love this place great food good price big portions . They always make you feel at home xoxo

  • Jerry Guo

My family has been eating here for like 9 years. consistently good, great value, welcoming.

  • Cathie Dunklee-Donnell

The food was as outstanding as the service which was phenomenal.

  • Kyle Dass

Food is great, would go back for Richard’s hospitality.

  • Filipe Drumond

Friendly service. Food needs life.

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