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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.6
4.6
2377 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda

What 2,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, featuring "delicious pizza and pasta" alongside a vast wine selection. Friendly staff and "fantastic lunch specials" enhance the dining experience, making it a top choice in Calgary.

2,378 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paul was a fantastic server. We sat upstairs and tried 3 different entrees, apps, pizza and dessert. Our first time and we will be back! Everything was wonderful. Only downside in this area is parking. We could only pay for 1.5 hours max in the app (wouldn’t allow us to select longer) and we were in the restaurant close to 2 hours. Came out to a $100 parking ticket when the extra time should have been about $6. We weren’t the only ones to be affected so this seems like a scam by the city. Very disappointing but not the restaurant’s fault.

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  2. Patti

    Calgary10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the relaxed feel of this place – the atmosphere was very comfortable and welcoming. Service was well-timed, friendly, and the wines were affordable. We also loved that everything was made in-house. We purchased some Gorgonzola Herb sauce - can’t wait to try it! We will definitely return to try more dishes.

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  3. Alessandra

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious pizza with fresh ingredients. On top of that, the staff is kind and welcoming. The manager was also very helpful with my reservation. Definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

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  4. BruceS

    Calgary10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was really good Place is very loud

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  5. Tanya

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Thank you for your hospitality

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  6. James

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Pizza well served with an efficient friendly waiter. The place was buzzing so it could be described as noisy.

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  7. MattT

    Calgary6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Though the dessert was fantastic (tiramisu and the pudding), the meal was just okay. I had pesto fettuccine, nothing special and my daughter had marghereta pizza which was very blackened. Service was great, but not sure if we’ll return.

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  8. Jodie

    Vancouver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server didn’t seem like she wanted to be there. 100% disinterested. Service was very slow.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Huge portions and reasonable price compared to other good Italian restaurants. Pizza was very good but the Arancini stole the show!

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  10. Tammea VIP

    Vancouver141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a family dinner here, last minute on a cold Tuesday evening. The staff is always warm and welcoming, the appetizer meatballs arrived in record time to keep our grandson happy as we sat down and gathered. Jamie was an exceptional server and we enjoyed all our choices of pizza and wine. Thanks!!

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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 2377 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 36 times today
Google Map for Pulcinella

1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda
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