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Cardinale, Calgary, AB

Cardinale

4.7
4.7
1472 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Cardinale - An Italian Joint located in Victoria Park. Hand-crafted cocktail, fresh pasta, locally sourced meats & produce paired with fine wine. Street parking.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (403) 264-6046
  • Website
    http://cardinale.ca/menus.php
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046
  • Location
    401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    3rd Street SE
  • Parking details
    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant - Not available on Saddledome event nights. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 1,472 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinale offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful service" and "incredible food." Renowned for its pasta dishes and calamari, this cozy spot is perfect for intimate gatherings. Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and "creative cocktails." While the ambiance can be loud, the patio provides a delightful alternative.

1,472 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cardinale is great. Reasonably priced food, great wine selection. Location is ideal for pre-hockey game meals or before a concert. Will continue to go for a great meal.

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  2. Keith

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One the best Italian restaurants in Calgary, all their pasta noodles are made in house, this can be tricky, texture is perfectly done, nothing like fresh pasta noodles when done right

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  3. Alex

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional. Service was nice and ambience was cozy in the back room.

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  4. Nicole

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner as usual! Perfect spot for before an event at the dome. Great food and service!

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  5. Carl

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not impressed with the food sorry. Portions are very small and very pricey and very average for flavour. I don’t mind paying a high price for small portions but they better be spectacular and they miss the mark. Will not bother going back.

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  6. Danielle

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We thoroughly enjoyed the food but were left ignored by our server a couple of times, once after we sat down and asked for water. He was busy chatting with another customer for several minutes about his personal life. When we wanted to pay the bill we went through 3 different people, none of them our server. One person brought us a dessert menu and never came back, when we finally flagged someone down to bring our bill he left the bill and did not come back with a machine for us to pay. After another 5 minute wait a 3rd person showed up with a machine. The staff seemed more concerned with talking to people they knew that were at the restaurant than actually doing their jobs. Would not go back, even though the food was amazing.

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  7. Bruce

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service as usual. Food delicious. Perfect stop prior to a Flames game 🔥

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  8. Ryan

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a last minute reservation on Halloween night for me and my girlfriend. We we’re all dressed up in our costumes and we were welcomed warmly by the host. My girlfriend ordered the Spaghetti with capers and olives. The noodles were perfectly prepared and the dish was delicious, if only a little salty. I had the Casarecce Nero which was delicious, the hazelnuts were a nice touch. Would recommend Cardinale as a stop when going to a concert or an event at the BMO Centre.

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  9. Faith

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food that tastes fresh and high quality. Lovely staff, quaint and cozy atmosphere. Such a hidden gem in Calgary.

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  10. Christy

    Calgary

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for two at Cardinale is the best! We had a couple appetizers, mains and drinks. Highly recommend for a local gem!

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Cardinale does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

Cardinale is rated 4.7 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Cardinale

401 - 12 Av SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd Street SE
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is located on the North-west corner of 12th Avenue & 3rd Street SE just kitty corner to the restaurant - Not available on Saddledome event nights. We offer free parking while you dine at the restaurant. Due to parking restrictions in the area we request that you don't leave your vehicle in our spots after you leave the restaurant so our guests coming after you have somewhere to park.
  • Public transit
    One block North-East of the Victoria Park - Stampede station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jordan Mayo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://cardinale.ca/menus.php
  • Phone number
    (403) 264-6046
  • Private party facilities
    Cardinale is perfect for all types of events from intimate family gatherings to weddings to corporate events of all types. Private & semi-private rooms, both indoors & outdoors, that can be laid out to accommodate parties of all sizes as well as a variety of menus to fit all tastes and budgets.
  • Private party contact
    Kristy Walton: (403) 264-6046

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