Buffo Ristorante

Review summary

1. S

   Shetal

   VIP

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The team was very accommodating when we asked to move our reservation to an earlier time. Thank you for that. The server was below average. She did not introduce herself and wasn’t friendly. There were multiple tales but she has help to bring food out and such. Our water glass and my husband beer glass were empty and not refilled. Unless asked.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. j

   jason

   Calgary

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Bread tasted stale bruschetta had no flavour pass. This tasted off Italian sausage tasted spoiled noodles were cooked properly. Service is bad left her empty glasses on the table waiting for drinks. Tiramisu tasted tangy which probably means the dairy had gone bad will not be going back.
   

   Is this helpful?

3. K

   Katrisha

   VIP

   Calgary

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall it was an average experience. The highlight was the calamari and the cod. The short ribs had great flavor but the meat was a bit tough. The Service was great. Alexia knew the menu well and was able to address allergies and make required adjustments. She was very responsive, engaging and attentive. The ambience was lacking. There are several rooms and patrons were spread throughout each of them making it feel quite empty and low energy. The music though was very nice provided a pleasant background noise in the vastness of the room we were seated in.
   

   Is this helpful?

4. C

   Chris

   Calgary

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Have eaten here before so was happy to revisit. Unfortunately the food had very little flavour. Ordered the chicken parm and it was so bland. The pasta that came with it was a really nice texture, but again aside from some spice/heat the cream style sauce was almost flavourless. Was not really impressed with the wine selection. Most of the ones listed on the paper we were given were bottles that sell for $15 or less at the liquor store and were marked up to $70. At least provide a decent wine if you’re charging that price. Our server was kind and friendly. He didn’t seem to know much about the wine menu which left me to Google the bottles, finding the information shared above. I ended up having the draft IPA which I really enjoyed. For the price, I expected a really decent meal. I’ve had much better chicken parm at East Side Mario’s and Famoso. Was expecting this one to be better, or at the very least on par with less expensive chain restaurants. Other mall restaurants were packed. Buffo had a lot of empty tables. I guess it hasn’t done so well over the years. Not going to risk trying this one again. Too bad, the location is great and the facility itself is nice.
   

   Is this helpful?

5. L

   Linda

   Calgary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chicken parm and calamari were outstanding The service was really attentive and there was no extended wait for any course The tiramisu was very good but the chocolate mousse was better 🙄
   

   Is this helpful?

6. C

   Chandan

   VIP

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and great service. Definitely coming back again!
   

   Is this helpful?

7. K

   Kalvin

   VIP

   Calgary

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wednesday dinner with salad to share, two orders of pasta and a bottle of wine. Great service. Excellent kitchen. Definitely going back for more.
   

   Is this helpful?

8. K

   Kyrsten

   Calgary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to stop in for dinner on New Years Eve, and they had a special menu for the holidays that I decided to try and absolutely LOVED! The Bri cheese with honey and walnuts to start was rich with flavor. It had me wanting more. Don't even get me started on the pistachio tiramisu. What a must try dessert if you are a fan of tiramisu. It's definitely something I wish they had all year round. The chefs who made the special menu have some incredible taste, and I can't wait to go there again.
   

   1 person found this helpful

9. T

   Theresa

   Calgary

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service right from being greeted at the door and service throughout the dinner was exceptional. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a wonderful dinner on Christmas Eve!
   

   Is this helpful?

10. J

    Josephine

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    We got there at 2:30pm in a Friday. It took about 15 minutes to get a menu. Our seat was pointed out instead of us being shown( I think this was due to being understaffed). The waiter was nice, a gentleman. The meal was nice for the price but the plating was not well done. I ordered theee kids French fries and chicken fingers and it was brought without Ketchup. Generally, it was a fair service , fair meal.
    

    Is this helpful?