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Cardinale, Calgary, AB

Cardinale

4.8
4.8
1484 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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 1,484 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

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Cardinale offers an exceptional dining experience in Calgary, consistently praised for its "amazing food and service." The cozy atmosphere and fresh, flavorful pasta dishes make it a standout. Guests appreciate the attentive, professional staff and "creative cocktail list." Though busy at times, it's ideal for special occasions or pre-event meals.

1,484 Reviews

  1. Jackie

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot to have dinner before a Flames game or concert at the Saddledome.

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  2. Kayla

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent and always consistent! One of the best restaurants in Calgary!

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  3. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is top notch - perfect!! Can’t beat location for pre-game!

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  4. Anastasiia

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place, definitely will be coming back! Food and service and atmosphere was great.

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  5. Tia

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food never disappoints. I try to come here every time I am in Calgary. Authentic Italian. So delicious. Service is wonderful too.

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  6. Angela

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cardinale never disappoints. The calamari is divine, the vino superb, the pasta dishes were fresh, the gnocchi like pillows and the veal cooked to perfection. Chef’s kiss

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  7. Jane

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted immediately and brought to our table. Our server was attentive and hilarious. That always adds to the experience. The food was fantastic and each of us enjoyed our meals thoroughly. Thanks for making our visit with dear friends an even better time!

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  8. Laurie

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! Service is always fantastic. The food and cocktails are always delicious. We brought a friend for dinner this time as a thank you and she had never been before, she loved everything as well!

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sharing three appetizers and a main on date night. Great and quick service.

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  10. Wally

    VIP

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and excellent ambiance. Our waiter was excellent and had a great sense of humor and all of the service was a total team effort. High praise to the service.

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FAQs

Cardinale does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

Cardinale is rated 4.8 stars by 1484 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
7:00 pm
Booked 14 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 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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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