CHARCUT University District

4.5

156 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

CHARCUT is a proud female majority-owned and operated destination restaurant and bar from Calgary’s CHAR Hospitality Group – founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. Our menu draws inspiration from Italian and Portuguese traditions, a nod to Connie’s heritage, while celebrating seasonal, artisanal, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From our handmade pastas and vegetable-forward sharing plates to our house-cured meats, butcher cuts, and rotisserie prime rib of Alberta beef, we take a back to basics, back to flavour approach by evolving simple ingredients. CHARCUT offers a true neighbourhood restaurant experience, a place to gather and connect over great food, drinks, conversation, and company.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Location
4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
McLaurin
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Weekdays 2 to 5 PM Half off all wine, beer, cocktails and our house housemade Salumeria & Formaggio No reservation needed, available at both locations
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM
HALF-CUT @ CHARCUT aka it’s wine Wednesday! Come in for half-priced bottles of wine all day and night at both our downtown and University District locations.

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CHARCUT University District offers a delightful dining experience with a mix of comfortable surroundings and excellent food. Guests rave about "outstanding" service and "amazing" pizzas. The menu is varied and intriguing, with highlights like the zucchini salad and charcuterie. Some find the ambiance energetic and lively, ideal for celebratory occasions.

156 Reviews

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Cathy
VIP
Calgary
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch. Great service!! The carpaccio was lovely!! 😋
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Rochelle
VIP
Calgary
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great New Year’s Eve dinner at CHARCUT. The decor in the restaurant is great. The food was really good and we enjoyed our time.
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Christine
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Carrington was absolutely amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We loved our pizzas and appetizers were delicious! We will be back
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Catherine
VIP
Calgary
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was exceptional. It’s still too loud in there, but we persist and go.
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Tanya
VIP
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was delicious Sadly , service was not up to par
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Sean
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for our Anniversary and they made it super special! Delicious food, nice ambiance, super attentive staff. Definitely will come back for another special occasion!
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Ronny
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The music was loud. Cannot hear people talking. But, service and food were great.
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Jeffrey
VIP
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
A long hair was found in my meal. A disgusting breach of hygiene was met with an indifferent management response.
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Donna
VIP
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightful table for 2 by the fireplace with exceptional professional service from our server. Food and drinks came promptly and all dishes were outstanding - exceeding our expectations. Steak was done perfectly, crispy potatoes fan-tastic, the blistered tomatoes amazingly flavorful with cheesy sauce cleaned up with beautiful foccacia bread. The zucchini salad was a delightful surprise bursting with flavors all equally balanced. Bravo to our server and all the chefs in the kitchen. Its was a tremendous dining experience for us. Thank you.
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Barb
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointment overall with this experience. We were an hour early for our reservation, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Then asked the hostess if we could be seated for our reservation. She pointed to our table, so we sat ourselves. 10 minutes after sitting, I received a text stating we didn’t show up for our reservation, so my credit card would be charged. I replied, “we are here & have been here over an hour”. I then received another response “ oh lol” Bartender was good for cocktails at the bar. Good was not good
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FAQs

CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
McLaurin
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.charcut.com/
Catering
Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
Private party facilities
Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

CHARCUT University District

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is CHARCUT University District restaurant rated?

Is CHARCUT University District currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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