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Barbarella, CALGARY, AB

Barbarella

4.6
4.6
1607 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of Southern Italy and the fresh flavours of the Pacific Northwest, we bring sun-drenched coastal flavours to Calgary.

Our dishes reimagine quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients. From zesty aperitifs, fresh crisp sides, bright mains and unashamedly indulgent desserts, each item on our menu will refresh your senses and transport you to a sunny boat deck on the Amalfi Coast.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 888-1658
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658

What 1,607 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Calgary

    Most Booked

  • Calgary

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella impresses with "excellence, service with attention to detail" and a vibrant atmosphere. Known for its delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes, the restaurant offers an "absolutely amazing service" and "fantastic cocktails." While some mention noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is memorable and inviting.

1,607 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    VIP

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Food was excellent. We have to ricotta toasts and tomato hazelnut dip to start - both delicious. Limone pasta was top notch. i’ll be craving this till i get it again! Will be back.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Hannah, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're glad to hear our food was a hit and you enjoyed dining with us! Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best food and service, we hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Pat

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but should have been warmer when it got to the table. Should have given us a table that didn't have a broken leg that rocked (and they told us they knew about it beforehand), otherwise enjoyed our dinner. Beautiful place, great ambience, delicious food and good service. Will definitely give them another try.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Pat, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed our food and your first time dining with us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time, we'll reserve the best seat in the house for you!

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  3. Karen

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and food were amazing! Prices very reasonable - especially during Happy Hour. You will not be disappointed with anything.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best food and service. We can't wait to have you join us again!

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  4. Mark

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting and will not be our last. Brad B was our server and was excellent! He seemed genuine and willing to help, he provided us recommendations for dinner and dessert and gave us tips how to best enjoy the lemon tart and described how their tiramisu and limoncello are different. He made the experience 10/10. We had ricotta toast, artichokes, spaghetti, ravioli, lemon tart and tiramisu.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Wow Mark thank you for leaving us a glowing 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you experienced Brad's excellent service and enjoyed dining with us - we've passed your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  5. Shahan

    VIP

    Calgary

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a wonderful happy hour. With half off all drinks and pizza, how can you go wrong? The pizzas are great, and the drinks are amazing. The service and ambiance can’t be beat.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Shahan, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the best happy hour in Calgary! Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best food and service, we can't wait to welcome to back again soon!

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  6. Cherrie

    VIP

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was perfect, live the design of the restaurant. Food was delicious from appetizers to main to dessert. I love Barbarella and the price is very affordable!
    BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Cherrie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us, if you haven't already please join us any day of the week between 2:00-5:00pm to enjoy half price off all pizza and drinks during our happy hour - a steal of a deal! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Makyla

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time trying out Barbarella and each time this place did not miss!! Love the attentiveness of the staff, quality of the food, and the energy. Probably one of my favourite restaurants to-date.
    BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Makyla, thank you for leaving us a wonderful review. We're thrilled to be considered one of your favorite restaurants in Calgary, your feedback encourages us to keep providing the best food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Evan

    VIP

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time. Best happy hour in Calgary - bottle of wine, half price, 1/2 price pizza. Unbeatable
    BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Evan, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We have a pretty sweet happy hour special and so glad to hear that you're taking advantage of it! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. maria

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything would have been 100% up until us being presented the bill before we were done. Felt rushed and forced to leave. Our server, the food, and ambiance was all quite lovely aside from being rushed away.
    BarbarellaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Maria, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're disappointed to hear you felt rush during the last visit, as we encourage all our guests to take their time to enjoy dining with us. At the time of server change over, a guest has the choice to settle their bill or change servers - it's totally up to you! We hope for another chance to provide a better experience next time!

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  10. Cindy

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sean served us at the bar and he was exceptional. Knowledgeable and friendly plus very intuitive about suggesting dishes. We had a 10/10 lunch. Love Barbarella!
    BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Cindy, thank you for leaving us a glowing review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed dining with us and Sean made the experience memorable - we're lucky to have him on the team! We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Barbarella is rated 4.6 stars by 1607 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Barbarella

#110, 700 - 2 STREET SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2W2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th Avenue and 2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 888-1658
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658
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