Just basic so-so food

We were in town and met some friends here for dinner one night. Sad to say, but the only good thing about the meal was the bottle of wine, and that was $52.00. This is not the Chianti of years ago. Seems it has slipped down the food chain. Our meal had no taste or flavour. It almost seemed to... more

One of my favorite places in Calgary

Great foods, great price, great Service. I think of it on par with olive garden but a fraction of the price and a more home made feel. Great experience and service in a packed restaurant.

Ok. Just ok

On a visit to Calgary a few weeks ago, we took our family dinner as our treat to thank them for their hospitality. The restaurant was crazy busy, and we found out later that Sunday nights was pasta night where all pastas were cheap. But we had reservations so we were fine.
First impressions was that it was a cozy,... more

Very good food

Nice Italian restaurant, friendly service, abit dark in décor but has a cosy feel. If you like Italian you wont be disappointed. Will probably go back here on my next trip to Calgary/Edmonton. It's on a main street and pretty easy to find. Recommend to anyone who wants a reasonably priced Italian meal, with quick service.

Great Food and Service

Dinner on Sunday June 23rd! Excellent service and food, server was helpful, but not pushy, answered our questions and provided suggestions to address special diet issues.

Good food and good service

Great place for pasta and a glass of wine. Reasonable prices. We frequent the one in the northwest and have never been disappointed. Even the red house wine is acceptable. Not and huge wine list but serves the purpose. Never had to send a meal back and have been there more than 20 times.

Mediocre food

So-so food, so-so service, so-so ambiance.
This is an OK place for a no-special occasion meal, but not a place that I would ever go to celebrate an event. The food is really mediocre - not very fresh, not especially flavourful and certainly not inspired.

Ombience

Not the nicest place to eat.Food not that tasty.Not impressed. Waited quite awhile too.Waiter tried his best to keep you occupied without disappointment.

Very fast service and good food

Enjoyed a nice Italian meal- very delicious food and very fast service. The lasagna was especially good!

A quick lunch...but fancy

Our group attended here for lunch during our stay. The staff was quick to provide friendly service, and the selection was broad. They give a basket of fresh rolls to start, and refill once the bread is gone! The pasta/bread meals taste as good as they look. Price matched quality...a great lunch!

Pasta, pasta, pasta

Good Italian menu, relaxed atmosphere. The Macleod Trail location has just had a major renovation. The 'all-you-can-eat' pasta nights are a great deal, but bring a big appetite!

A unique dining experience

Another one of my spontaneous trips landed me in Chianti's Restaurant on this occasion. The experience met and went beyond expectations.

Never disappoints

When I lived in Edmonton, this was a popular eating spot. Still can get my favorite spinach salad and fettuccine Chianti. Love the crusty buns. Great place for lunch or dinner.

just saying but

If its an Italian restaurant and all you hear is people speaking (presumably) chinese at the top of their lungs, and I get my pasta that is STORE BOUGHT pasta with the smallest amount of sauce and one or two chunks of chicken for 11.99???? I would not pay their special "8.99" pasta special. It lacks taste, spice, and real... more

Reliable Chianti's

Food is great and their pasta is fantastic. The food is consistently good and the service is quite amazing.

LOVE Chianti's

Well I can honestly say we go to Chianti's in Willowpark about 6 times a month. It is great to be a regular, the food is always great, great prices, great wait staff, they have been there for years. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great new renovations at Willowpark.

Sloooow service

When I say slow I mean it, twenty five minutes to get a drink, fourty-five minutes to get dinner, twenty more for them to offer the dessert menu and thirty more to take the order. Food was good not great and they have some many tables jammed in your practically eating with strangers.

Great food

One of our favourites. The place is packed - always! Make a reservation, then be on time. The food is fresh, well cooked and served in a reasonable time. The service is brisk but that's fine, I'm not there to chat with a server. The value is outstanding.

Always a great time

Love the home-like atmosphere. Great for families, excellent variety of food, and prices won't break the bank. Always busy so reservations are recommended. One of our favorites.

Pasta - any size and many choices

Like being able to order a smaller size meal, and the daily specials are always interesting. They have great veal choices for those that don't want pasta.

Great Pasta Place

They have the best Tortellini Alla Panna I have found. I even went to Italy and tried it there....still prefer Chianti's! How do I get my hands on their sauce???!!!!

Great food

We had the Italian Salad to start and it was large $10.99. Could have fed 4 people. I had Chianti Fettuccini - Prosciutto Ham and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce and my friend had Carciofi Diabloe - Spinach Fettuccini, Chicken, Artichokes, Red Peppers & Spinach in a Spicy Basil Cream Sauce. Both were excellent and hugh portions that we both brought... more

excellent food

we loved the food service at this place. nice Italian selections and very tasty. The place is located at 17th avenue and 14th street.

A good choice for Italian food

I was able to get my pasta gluten free, and it was very good. I also had a delicious spinach salad, and they offer a nice wine list, as well.

Chianti Group Visit

Went as a group. Was okay. Wait staff was helpful but small plating... It's nice enough and close to hotel we were staying at so, proximately was good. I guess i'm spoiled in the pasta world.

Always a good meal in Calgary

Conveniently located in the NE of Calgary, an easy drive from the airport, this well priced Italian eatery is one of my Calgary traditions. I have been visiting various Chianti restaurants for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. This time I had gnocchi with pesto cream sauce and the boys had cheese ravioli. Tasty and filling!

If you like chef boyardee or ragu in a can this is your place

I liked nothing about this pace. The spaghetti sauce was from a can and the pasta was catelli I swear. Don't waste your money when there are so many great restaurants in the city.

Excellent prices. Good food. Quick Service

Come here if you are low on cash and bring the entire family. Food always consistently good for the price, but not fining dining by any means.

Always great food

This is one of my favourite restaurants! I've tried several different dishes over the years and loved all of them.

Hooray they do 1/2 orders for older people

We were new in town and went and ate here. It was delicious. I had Cheese Ravioli Con Van. It was the best food I ate all week. The best part was they did a 1/2 order for me. I do not eat a lot. They have very good and a varried menu. The people are very nice also. I... more

great food

great service. Tonnes of choice. Manager came around asking if everything was okay. Food was good. Good prices. A great place to accomodate a few people or a lot of people.

Birthday Dinner

I chose this popular little Italian Eatery for my Birthday dinner. I ordered the seafood linguini and it was pretty good. It is always busy there so the atmosphere isn't the best. The Tortillini Ala Pana is delicious.

Blah experience

All four of us were disappointed in the food and in the service. The atmosphere is nice though.

Great every time

I am never disappointed when I come here. Just a good family restaurant with consistent quality. And very very affordable.

A good touch of Italy

Very good food. Sensible portions. Quick service and a great atmosphere

Good Food, Good Price

Good selection of pastas, 1/2 orders available for smaller appetites or so you can have an appitizer and dessert.

If you want quick and not so good

Chianti's has changed since the 80's. Food quality has suffered

History

Its always been a meeting place for all ages and styles for many years. Continues to deliver. Simply deliver quality food.
Try it! It is good, not amazing but good.

Always great

Been here many times; always good food and good service. Try going for lunch - good lunch choices at a great price point - and a nice amount of food - not too much!

The one in NW (Crowfoot) has better service

Been here a few times, the presentation could use some sprucing up, and food is competent but uninspired.

this is italian

Very cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. Next time I go out for italian food I will spend a few dollars more somewhere else and get something resembling italian food.

Simple but nice enough

Chianti is located in an area dominated by chain restaurants. It looks inviting from the outside so we decided to try it.
The inside is a little odd: plastic table cloths and very cheap cutlery and crockery give you the first hint that this is not fine dining.
The service was good and fast, and the food was surprisingly good!... more

Good Eats

Romantic, concistent quality, never leave hungry. I started eating there years ago and still can count on a good meal if I drop in today. Not a lot of places offer that concistency.

Chiant's

OK Italian food; nice place to meet friends. Its middle of the road Italian so if you like pasta etc. its nice.

Pretty good food but not worth lining up for

Pretty good food but not worth lining up for. Good atmosphere.

Always great food

Great Italian food. Always busy. Make a reservation. They'll adjust items on the
menu or will sometimes make other dishes if you ask. There are
4 or so in Calgary. My favourite is in Willow Park.

A perennial favourite

No smoke a mirrors here folks, cheap and cheerful.

Ho Hum

I have never liked the atmosphere @ Chianti - the food isn't bad but not good enough to get me to go back.

Mmmmm Good

Excellent food, great service, you can't go wrong eating here.

Average Italian

I have found that this restaurant has been going down in qualityn over the years. Lots of times the sauces are pastey and the pasta overdone. Good quantity and price but average quality.

Awesome

Great food, great place!!!! went with 2 other friends, heard pasta is the really good, and actually they are good. every calgarian or visitor should try. by the way, pasta is only $7.99 on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

Ahh Bella!

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night at the 32nd Avenue NE Chianti. My Supremo Fettucine was out of this world very creamy, perfectly seasoned and the scallops and salmon cooked just right. Pasta at Chianti is truly the best and might I say the spinach salad is to die for. We had a wonderful dessert pears simmered in red wine served over vanilla ice-cream, we cant wait to... more

Good, somewhat creative Italian food. I have never had anything there to complain about, but I would only go there on Monday or Tuesday when pasta is $5.95. The food and the portions are not worth the regular $10-$12 dollar price.

Chianti Cafe

Wonderful Italian pasta specialties, a nice selection of wines to accompany and an ecclectic atmosphere combine to make this a great choice. The Chianti Cafe is unique and well worth a visit. In addition to a great menu, we always notice the difference in the staff when we are in a university city and the Chianti is no exception -- they have some excellent servers. This is a great dining... more