Castello Italiana

4.7

664 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

Italian cuisine so fresh it's just like Nonna used to make it! Celebrate the freshest of ingredients and a broad wine list, Castello Italiana is where you can get everything from antipasti to hand-made pasta and everything in between.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Website
https://www.banff-springs-hotel.com/dine/castello-italiana/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Private party facilities
Celebrate in style at Castello Italiana in the Fairmont Banff Springs. Let the divine flavors of Italy whisk you away, while you and your guests enjoy exceptional service to make your special event one to remember.

Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Neighborhood
Banff
Parking details
The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
Public transit
There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff. <br />Fare is $2.00 per person. <br />The bus operates daily from 6:35 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner
CA$185.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with an unforgettable dinner at our Italian restaurant. Indulge in classic antipasti, savory pasta dishes, and succulent seafood. Toast to the new year with fine Italian wine and end your meal with decadent desserts. Join us for a night of delicious food and joyful celebration. Buon Anno! Full refund before Dec. 1. 50% refund between Dec. 1 - 15. No refunds Dec. 16 onwards Reservations are currently open for guests with confirmed guestroom bookings at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during the festive period. To book in advance, kindly email bsh.diningreservations@fairmont.com

Popular dishes

PolpetteCA$25.00
pork & veal meatballs, pomodoro, parmigiano-reggiano, polenta
Ahi Tuna CrudoCA$27.00
brown butter, caper berry, taggiasca olive, white balsamic, calabrian chili
BurrataCA$25.00
tomato, zucchini, squash blossom, urfa chili
Crispy CalamariCA$25.00
cornmeal, pepperoncini, tonnato, lemon
Shrimp Aglio E OlioCA$27.00
butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon, sourdough
Mushroom AranciniCA$21.00
taleggio, arugula pesto
Chicory InsalataCA$20.00
stone fruit, pickled peppers, pistachio, fig, lemon vinaigrette
CaesarCA$22.00
parmigiano-reggiano, caesar dressing, caper, anchovy, focaccia crumb
Sicilian Sfincione BreadCA$12.00
dried herbs, tomato, confit garlic

Primi

Risotto VerdeCA$42.00
acquerello, asparagus, zucchini, green garlic, truffle pecorino, almonds
Baked GnocchiCA$45.00
bolognese, burrata, mozzarella di bufala, basil
Lobster CarbonaraCA$60.00
lobster, buccatini, guanciale, parmigiano-reggiano, egg yolk bottarga, chive
Spaghetti Alle VongoleCA$46.00
clams, garlic, red pepper flakes, parmigiano-reggiano
Radiatore Al FungiCA$43.00
mushroom, tuscan kale, cured tomato, pistachio pesto
Bison RigatoniCA$46.00
sundried tomato pesto, calabrian chili, mint, ricotta salata

Secondi

Halibut CioppinoCA$60.00
clams, shrimp, scallop, tomato, leek, fennel, sourdough
Bone-In Milk Fed Veal ParmesanCA$64.00
arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella di bufala, basil, capellini pasta
Steelhead TroutCA$49.00
escarole, broccolini, artichoke, heirloom tomato vinaigrette
Eggplant ParmesanCA$45.00
arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella di bufala, pistachio pesto, cavatelli
Half Chicken CA$58.00
cacciatore sauce, red pepper, caper, fregola
18oz Benchmark Bone-In StriploinCA$92.00
30 day aged, bagna cauda, sea salt, crispy potato, Marsala jus

Contorni

Roasted Carrot CA$18.00
cranberry agrodolce
Grilled AsparagusCA$18.00
vin cotto, parmigiano-reggiano, breadcrumb
Cacio e PepeCA$18.00
crest di gallo, parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino romano, black pepper
Artichoke CarpaccioCA$15.00
lemon, cipollini, capers, sicilian olive oil

What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Banff / Canmore
Best Service
Banff / Canmore
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Castello Italiana offers a charming atmosphere with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Highlights include the highly recommended Lobster Carbonara and Veal Parmesan. Diners appreciate the "intimate and beautiful" dining room and attentive staff. Although some mention the proximity of tables, the overall experience is praised for its "fantastic ambiance" and culinary delights.

664 Reviews

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Derek
DO NOT USE
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an outstanding dining experience, highly recommended to everyone! A beautiful room, outstanding variety of menu items and food quality. The service was very professional and friendly.
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Kim
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall exceptional experience, one area of improvement is just the comfort of the seating otherwise excellent food, and service. Will definitely go again.
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Clarence
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was outstanding , ambience was fantastic. Our Server Jody was excellent.
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Rogan
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was amazing. They went the extra mile for our anniversary as well which was really appreciated. Highly recommend going Castellos in Banff.
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Jeff
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was great. Will be back again.
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Antonio
Sinaloa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining in the Ramsay bar and lounge area, where I was warmly welcomed by the entire team on shift. From the moment I arrived, the exceptional hospitality of Mr. Franklin, the manager on duty, set the tone for a memorable evening. Our server, Max, provided impeccable service throughout our meal, showcasing his extensive knowledge of the menu and offering thoughtful recommendations that enhanced our experience. We were also fortunate to meet Chef Rossi, who graciously made an appearance and suggested some wonderful dishes that truly impressed us. Every detail contributed to a delightful dining experience, and I look forward to returning in the future.
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Patricia
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner and the service was amazing! I would highly recommend!!
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Joy-Anne
Saskatoon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Max was an amazing server, very attentive and took care of us for the evening. We will definitely come again. Avoid the Gnocco Fritto, it's the bread option but was not a good bread option. It was deep friend pasta dough, not the nice salted loaf that castellos is known for.
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Bob
Edmonton
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant itself and the people are great, just like any “fancy restaurant” portions are small, but I honestly can say these were tiny tiny. Again this type of place even if the portions are small they would taste amazing. But not what I had. It was ok at best. Anyways went for a late supper to fill me up afterwards
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Jackie
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food!!! First time to the Ramsay Bar. Amazing service from Emily!!! Will be back for sure!!
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FAQs

Castello Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 664 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 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Banff
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
Public transit
There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff. Fare is $2.00 per person. The bus operates daily from 6:35 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.banff-springs-hotel.com/dine/castello-italiana/
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Private party facilities
Celebrate in style at Castello Italiana in the Fairmont Banff Springs. Let the divine flavors of Italy whisk you away, while you and your guests enjoy exceptional service to make your special event one to remember.

Castello Italiana

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve Dinner

Lobster Carbonara

Bone-In Milk Fed Veal Parmesan

Classic Tiramisu

Antipasti

PolpetteCA$25.00

Ahi Tuna CrudoCA$27.00

BurrataCA$25.00

Crispy CalamariCA$25.00

Shrimp Aglio E OlioCA$27.00

Mushroom AranciniCA$21.00

Chicory InsalataCA$20.00

CaesarCA$22.00

Sicilian Sfincione BreadCA$12.00

Primi

Risotto VerdeCA$42.00

Baked GnocchiCA$45.00

Lobster CarbonaraCA$60.00

Spaghetti Alle VongoleCA$46.00

Radiatore Al FungiCA$43.00

Bison RigatoniCA$46.00

Secondi

Halibut CioppinoCA$60.00

Bone-In Milk Fed Veal ParmesanCA$64.00

Steelhead TroutCA$49.00

Eggplant ParmesanCA$45.00

Half Chicken CA$58.00

18oz Benchmark Bone-In StriploinCA$92.00

Contorni

Roasted Carrot CA$18.00

Grilled AsparagusCA$18.00

Cacio e PepeCA$18.00

Artichoke CarpaccioCA$15.00

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