La Brezza Ristorante

4.5

1391 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Welcome to La Brezza, Calgary's renowned Italian eatery, where every
dish is a testament to culinary excellence. Established in 1987 and
nestled in its quaint original location, reminiscent of a cozy Italian home,
La Brezza embodies the essence of authentic Italian dining.
Indulge in our diverse lunch and dinner menus featuring daily specials
crafted with the freshest ingredients. Our commitment to delivering
exceptional food, impeccable service, and a welcoming ambiance
ensures a memorable dining experience every time.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 262-6230
Website
http://www.labrezza.ca/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Private Parties can book our lower level dining room with up to 16 people, our main dining room for up to 50 people or the entire house! A private area in our main dining room seats up to 12 people. Everything inbetween is always welcome!

Location
990 1st Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8J3
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
1st Ave & 9th St NE
Parking details
Parking is free in our private lot and free on the street after 6pm and on Sundays and Holidays.
Public transit
Bus #9 stops next to our restaurant. <br /><br />C-Train, Bridgeland/Memorial
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Calamari La BrezzaCA$18.00
tender squid deep fried and sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce. Original calamri recipe from mamma angela from 1987
Cozze Alla MarinaraCA$18.00
fresh mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, parsley and olive oil
Caprese BurrataCA$18.00
with basil pesto & local Roma Tomatos
Zuppa di Minestrone e Stracciatella alla RomanaCA$10.00
fresh vegetable soup or chicken broth egg drop soup
Sausage & Peppers with Shaved ParmesianCA$17.00
Mammas polpette 3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheeseCA$16.00
3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
Caesar SaladCA$13.00
with herb crushed croutons finished with parmesan
Gamberi alla PortofinoCA$18.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine and lemon sauce
Bruschetta “La Brezza’s World famous speciality”CA$11.00
Beet salad with burrata cheese and apple vinaigretteCA$18.00
Focaccia
complementary with olive oil and balsamic

Pasta

Penne alla VodkaCA$18.00
our made in house spicy rose sauce
Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$23.00
bacon with onions, cream sauce, parmesan cheese, eggs topped with bruschetta and black pepper
Gnocchi Bolognese with stracciatella cheeseCA$25.00
made by hand labour of love Bolognese GNocchi, pronounced N'YAW-KEE
Lasagna BrezzaCA$26.00
with layers of beef, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel Secret three cheese lasagna that comes from mamma Angela’s hometown bruciano.
Fried Cannelloni “Napoletana”CA$27.00
homemade crepes stuffed with beef filling and fresh spice – Mamma Angelas famous cannelloni since the origins
RavioliCA$27.00
filled with pecorino cheese and Bartlett pear butter sauce
Penne “Con Salsiccie”CA$30.00
spicy peppers & homemade Sausage
Fettuccini AlfredoCA$26.00
with truffle, mushrooms and pecorino cheese
Spaghetti Aglio OlioCA$19.00
with mushrooms
Penne ArrabbiataCA$19.00
Herbs, onion, peppers in alight spicy tomato sauce

Seafood served over Linguini

Rose shrimp MediterraneanCA$30.00
Linguini Scoglio NapoliCA$34.00
Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp Marinara sauce
Branzino Mediterranean SeabassCA$31.00
garlic, olive oil, capers, olives

The Classics

all entrees are served with pasta of the day or veggies

Chicken ParmigianaCA$29.00
Chicken PescatoreCA$34.00
Chicken PiccataCA$29.00
Chicken MarsalaCA$30.00
Chicken Brezza FunghiCA$31.00
Veal ParmigianaCA$30.00
Veal PescatoreCA$34.00
Veal PiccataCA$29.00
Veal MarsalaCA$30.00
Veal Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Sides

BroccoliniCA$9.00
French FriesCA$8.00
Hot Cherry Peppers & Fingerling PotatoesCA$11.00
Insalata MistaCA$8.00
Sautéed SpinachCA$7.00

What 1,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Neighborhood gem
Calgary
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Brezza Ristorante is a beloved Calgary icon, offering "incredible service" and authentic Italian cuisine that makes you feel "like family." Guests rave about the "delicious calamari" and "amazing pasta dishes." With an inviting ambiance and attentive staff, it's the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.

1,391 Reviews

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Jack
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good and a lovely restaurant, we had a great date night and we will definitely be back another time for more delicious food !
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Cory
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellente gourmet foods, incredible service and atmosphere... An absolute delight!!
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Ron
Calgary
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice to have this great little restaurant in the Bridgeland neighbourhood.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Brezza hosted my party of 6 , and I could not be more thankful for such a local yet impressive and authentic restaraunt. the host Sasha as well as Maurizio go above and beyond expectations to make every patron feel at home, and you cannot find this in other restaurants. I will most definitely be returning and I am so so impressed and blown away by the staff, great time.
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Tracy
Calgary
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok…my gnocchi was mushy and service was not to what I expect at an expensive restaurant.
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Karen
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and food. So wonderful to see the family continues to serve such wonderful Italian delights
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Dale
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with a date on Monday to La Brezza and so glad we did. It was our first time there, but we had very high expectations due to all the great reviews. They exceeded our expectations I am happy to say. We started with wine which (Maurizio)our waiter helped us pick. Paired very well with our meals and was awesome. Had the calamari and bar none was the best I have ever had. Totally not like the normal deep fried rubbery stuff I have had. Had the bruschetta and it was delightful too. Main course for my date was mushroom fettuccini (not the right name) and was probably in the top 10 for me for best pasta dishes I have ever had and I am old ha ha. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was great too! Topped it off with the tiramisu which was really good too. The service by Maurizio was wonderful, attentive but picked his moments as we were having great conversation. Knew all the dishes so well and made spot on recommendations. He was smiley and super fun. Absolutely top notch service. Restaurant ambience had nice music and was a great atmosphere for a date. I highly recommend this place. Honestly I will be telling my friends about this place and likely is my personally highest rated restaurant to recommend to people in Calgary.
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Jim
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our visit. WE moved into the neighbourhood recently and wanted to try restaurant just steps from our new home. Tonight was the night. The restaurant is not pretentious at all. Lovely and comfortable. We walked in and were greeted by Marizio. A table by the window, and voilà. The service was attentive and not overbearing at all - as too many places are today. This is not a restaurants that counts on multiple sittings a night for the same table. You will not feel rushed here - which will make us regulars for sure. The wine list was simple and of quality. The menu is sure to please most tastes. The prices are reasonable post-covid. The quality of the food was wonderful. The shrimp appetizer is to die for! At the end of the meal, Marizio served us a lovely digestivo. The evening was lovely, un-rushed, comfortable and oh so good! We will for sure be back to our restaurant "down the street".
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Dan
Calgary
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The appetizers were amazing, so fresh and delicious, the pasta was ok, and I expected the Tiramisu to be better, service was adequate, she had a few tables to keep her busy. Overall I’d say I’ll go back
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Alice
Calgary
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. The calamari was so tender, close to the best we’ve ever tasted. The owner is very charismatic and welcomes everyone. We got hugs when we left. Definitely returning
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FAQs

La Brezza Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 262-6230.

La Brezza Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 1391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

990 1st Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8J3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
1st Ave & 9th St NE
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is free in our private lot and free on the street after 6pm and on Sundays and Holidays.
Public transit
Bus #9 stops next to our restaurant. C-Train, Bridgeland/Memorial
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.labrezza.ca/
Phone number
(403) 262-6230
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Private Parties can book our lower level dining room with up to 16 people, our main dining room for up to 50 people or the entire house! A private area in our main dining room seats up to 12 people. Everything inbetween is always welcome!

La Brezza Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu

Tiramisu Classico

Calamari Alla Brezza

Appetizers

Calamari La BrezzaCA$18.00

Cozze Alla MarinaraCA$18.00

Caprese BurrataCA$18.00

Zuppa di Minestrone e Stracciatella alla RomanaCA$10.00

Sausage & Peppers with Shaved ParmesianCA$17.00

Mammas polpette 3 meatballs with tomato sauce and parmesan cheeseCA$16.00

Caesar SaladCA$13.00

Gamberi alla PortofinoCA$18.00

Bruschetta “La Brezza’s World famous speciality”CA$11.00

Beet salad with burrata cheese and apple vinaigretteCA$18.00

Focaccia

Pasta

Penne alla VodkaCA$18.00

Fettuccine CarbonaraCA$23.00

Gnocchi Bolognese with stracciatella cheeseCA$25.00

Lasagna BrezzaCA$26.00

Fried Cannelloni “Napoletana”CA$27.00

RavioliCA$27.00

Penne “Con Salsiccie”CA$30.00

Fettuccini AlfredoCA$26.00

Spaghetti Aglio OlioCA$19.00

Penne ArrabbiataCA$19.00

Seafood served over Linguini

Rose shrimp MediterraneanCA$30.00

Linguini Scoglio NapoliCA$34.00

Branzino Mediterranean SeabassCA$31.00

The Classics

Chicken ParmigianaCA$29.00

Chicken PescatoreCA$34.00

Chicken PiccataCA$29.00

Chicken MarsalaCA$30.00

Chicken Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Veal ParmigianaCA$30.00

Veal PescatoreCA$34.00

Veal PiccataCA$29.00

Veal MarsalaCA$30.00

Veal Brezza FunghiCA$31.00

Sides

BroccoliniCA$9.00

French FriesCA$8.00

Hot Cherry Peppers & Fingerling PotatoesCA$11.00

Insalata MistaCA$8.00

Sautéed SpinachCA$7.00

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