CHARCUT University District

4.5

188 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
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 Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

YYC Experience @ CHARCUT - Dinner Set Menu
CAD 45.00 per person
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Join us at CHARCUT from March 14-31 to enjoy a special three-course set menu crafted by our team of culinary experts! Our servers will also be happy to provide beverage pairings for each course should you wish to opt for the full experience (pairings not included in menu price). The set dinner menu will be available Tuesday to Sunday from 4:00pm to close until the end of March 2025.
YYC Experience @ CHARCUT - Lunch Set Menu
CAD 35.00 per person
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Join us at CHARCUT from March 14-31 to enjoy a special three-course set menu crafted by our team of culinary experts! Our servers will also be happy to provide beverage pairings for each course should you wish to opt for the full experience (pairings not included in menu price). The set lunch menu will be available Tuesday to Friday from 11:30am to 4:00pm until the end of March 2025.

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 9:45 pm,Thu - 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 9:45 pm,Fri - 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
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 am - 3:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charcut University District offers "fantastic food, service, and atmosphere" with a vibrant vibe. Known for its "absolutely delicious" dishes, the restaurant features table-side charcuterie by passionate owners Connie and John. Despite some noise concerns, the exceptional service and "incredible" meals make it a highly recommended spot for food lovers.

188 Reviews

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Catherine
Vancouver1 review
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service pleasant but does not live up to the standard expected of the price point and menu concept of this restaurant. Lots of overlooked details. We ordered a desert and was upsold on the latte. Server returns to serve the latte to them then tell us they are out of the desert. We are displeased because we wouldn’t have ordered the very bad, dog water latte. Server does nothing with our comment. This lack of guest-facing hospitality occurred throughout the meal: whether it was the lack of taste checks, having to ask for cutlery at each course or having to wait for a long time between service checks. We were disappointed with service. The food flavours were generally good: all on the heavy side of flavour. Salad was overdressed as salads usually are. Not impressed for a $45 entree price point.
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Gaets7952 VIP
Calgary22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Everything cooked to perfection.
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Michael VIP
Calgary24 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice experience by the fireplace. A fixed price offering was a good choice and a decent basic selection of wines and cocktails available. Got a bit noisy at times.
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Stuart
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would recommend the brisket over the strip loin. Honestly the keg has much better steak. The carrots were excellent as were the marrow croquettes.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. We will definitely be back.
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Paul
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Date night for 2. Excellent choice, enjoyed it a lot. Service very good and food excellent.
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Nancy VIP
Calgary17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, atmosphere and food were all great! Much thanks!
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Charles
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining room and seating options. Food was great and portion sizes were solid for the price !
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience at this establishment, thanks to our incredible server, Maryann! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel right at home. Her knowledge of the wine, food, and drink menu was impressive, and she offered excellent recommendations that truly enhanced our dining experience. It was clear she took great pride in providing outstanding service, and her attention to detail made all the difference. We left feeling like we had experienced something special, and we will definitely be returning for another amazing visit. Highly recommend asking for Maryann—she’s a gem!
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
Hello Thank you for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed and food and especially MaryAnn's service. She is a true hospitality professional and we are so happy to have her on our team. We hope to see you again soon
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Malakai
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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.
CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
Malakai, Thank you for the candid feedback. We are disappointed to hear we did not make you feel welcomed or special. We're always striving to improve and your review is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more seamless experience.
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CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 188 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

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Parking
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

Experiences

YYC Experience @ CHARCUT - Dinner Set Menu

YYC Experience @ CHARCUT - Lunch Set Menu

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is CHARCUT University District restaurant rated?

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