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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.6
4.6
2343 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Executive Chef Domenic Tudda spent his childhood years learning of Italian cuisine while his family owned and operated Stromboli's restaurant in Calgary. He furthered his education by undergoing extensive culinary training in Italy and has been able to continue his parent's legacy of bringing unique and incredibly authentic Italian dining to Calgarians. One of the most revered of these ventures is Ristorante Pulcinella, where Domenic first earned distinction when his international training crossed borders and entered Calgary in the spring of 2006. One of the few APN (Associazione Pizzaioli Napolitani) certified pizzerias in the world, Domenic has been able to showcase his culinary skills, incredible wine knowledge, and passion for Italian cuisine to provide Calgary with a truly artistic, original and delicious experience not soon to be forgotten. Certainly not your classical North American pizza, it's definitely different, but definitely delicious.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and a "warm and bustling" ambiance. Guests rave about the "best Neapolitan pizza" in Calgary and the "great service" provided by attentive staff. While it can get noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and impressive wine selection make it a memorable dining destination.

2,343 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The music was too loud and impacted conversation, despite two requests to lower it.

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  2. Gary

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was good value & cost was comparable. Would come back,

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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    Calgary

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing - can’t go wrong with any of their food. The staff is wonderful and personable. Great wine selections as well.

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  4. Sheila

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family really enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely book again. Lovely experience

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  5. Ciara

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food, always reliable, fun and a great place to linger with wine!

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  6. Susi

    Calgary

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Annual Christmas lunch with the girls. Julia our server was great, allowed us to visit and didn't rush us to order or rush our dinner at all. Food was good, although a little pricy for pasta. Very good portions. A little hard to hear each other as the volume in the room was very high.

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  7. Gary

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absoultley great place, staff are on their game. Amazing food

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  8. Simone

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance! Food was good, pasta was okay but pizza was great! Awesome drink selection including non-alcoholic options. Overall very good

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  9. Danny

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The pizza was good but spendy and not award worthy. The service was great and we loved our waitress, friendly and funny. The atmosphere was cold, very loud to the point we couldn’t even have a conversation across our two person table. It may make a good lunch place but not a place where you want to take your girl on a date night.

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  10. Cheryl

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ended up ordering two appetizers and couldn’t decide on a pizza. The salad looked like it was a bag salad from a grocery store and the bread for the bruschetta was soggy. The food was so bad that we got our bill and did not get a pizza.

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FAQs

Pulcinella does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Pulcinella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 283-1166.

Pulcinella is rated 4.6 stars by 2343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pulcinella

1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
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