CHARCUT University District

Name: CHARCUT University District
Address: 4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T3B 6K3
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

178 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 11 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

CHARCUT is a proud female majority-owned and operated destination restaurant and bar from Calgary’s CHAR Hospitality Group – founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. Our menu draws inspiration from Italian and Portuguese traditions, a nod to Connie’s heritage, while celebrating seasonal, artisanal, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From our handmade pastas and vegetable-forward sharing plates to our house-cured meats, butcher cuts, and rotisserie prime rib of Alberta beef, we take a back to basics, back to flavour approach by evolving simple ingredients. CHARCUT offers a true neighbourhood restaurant experience, a place to gather and connect over great food, drinks, conversation, and company.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Location
4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
McLaurin
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45,Thu - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45,Fri - 11:30 - 15:30
Weekdays 2 to 5 PM Half off all wine, beer, cocktails and our house housemade Salumeria & Formaggio No reservation needed, available at both locations
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45
HALF-CUT @ CHARCUT aka it’s wine Wednesday! Come in for half-priced bottles of wine all day and night at both our downtown and University District locations.

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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CHARCUT University District offers a "wonderful experience" with "great food and great services" in a rustic yet warm atmosphere. Guests enjoy the "best happy hour," "quality and delicious" dishes, and attentive staff. The "outstanding" presentation and locally-sourced ingredients make it "highly recommended," though some diners find it noisy.

178 Reviews

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Malakai
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was bad. Our waiter especially was just bothersom. It was just busy and felt impersonal. Food was OK, but the value wasn't there. The price point required either higher quality or bigger portions, but instead, it was just small portions of mid-quality. Maybe it was just a bad night but was a let down and a mood killer.
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Tanya
VIP
Calgary
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My boyfriend and I went here for Valentine’s day and got their Valentine’s Day menu set. The zucchini salad and scallops was a delicious way to start the evening. The prime rib main course was delicious. And finally the chocolate crunch dessert was the best way to end our date. Will definitely be back!
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Greg
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for lunch. Love the pork belly and Espresso Martini!
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Tim
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome early Valentine’s experience. Food was really unique and top notch. Service was perfect. It was neat to see how the team worked together seamlessly. Ambience was great as well. Thanks for a great evening!
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Cheri
Calgary
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would like to give a 5⭐️ review. The food, staff, ambience was great. But, I chose CHARCUT in the University District because they were listed as a participant in the Burger-it-Forward initiative by Cdn Beef Farmers to raise money for Cdn Food Banks. A noble cause. When we arrived none of the service staff were aware of this despite it being midway through a month long fundraiser. However, I do acknowledge and appreciate that the kitchen staff did provide an exceptional burger even though it was not on the menu.
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Carol
VIP
Calgary
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have always enjoyed Charcut since it opened in University District, however, the last few times it has not been a positive experience. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived yet it took time for someone to serve us. It appeared the server was also the bartender. Three different people attended to us during our meal and they seemed very disengaged. We ordered the Bistecca medium rare. When it arrived, it was medium and very tough to cut. The portion was small even though the price was not. We had to ask for dessert menus and ordered our favourite the Portuguese Doughnuts and when they arrived they were hard not the soft melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts from before. I hope that Charcut can correct the issues as it used to be one of our go-to restaurants.
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Myrna
VIP
Calgary
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious dinner by the fire at Charcut! Excellent service and recommendations.
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Kim
VIP
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined at Charcut UD when it first opened and it was fantastic. Food quality and presentation have declined significantly since then. Hard to justify going back given the cost of the meal. Hopefully they can back to their previous standards.
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Naomi
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was exceptional! It was my friend’s birthday and the treats were great. We were very well treated. Noise was quite loud but other than that, no complaints!! Highly recommend going there and I will be back
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Caitlin
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CHARCUT is amazing! Service was great, and all the food was better than we could have expected. We will be back!
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CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 178 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

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
McLaurin
Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

CHARCUT University District

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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