Food 5/5
Service 5/5 - server was slammed and didn't chit chat, but was incredibly efficient
Location 4/5 - what do you expect going to a restaurant on 17th. Parking is a brute, but worth it for this place.
Ambiance 5/5 perfect little italian place

Thanks for the experience, will be back!

Found on yelp. Reviews looked promising and they were not wrong. Delicious authentic Italian. We were a part of 4 and a toddler and we ordered 2 pasta feasts so we could try 6 dishes and they were delicious and there were left overs. Great service even though it was a busy Monday and there was only 2 wait staff. We'd definitely return.

Absolutely delicious! I went there on Saturday night with a few friends and fell in love. Every single dish was delicious. The whole vibe of the place was nice and cozy. All in all, I'll be back time and time again. In fact, I have a feeling this is where you'll find me every weekend.

Solid italian choice on 17th. Pasta feast is a great idea (try 3 different pastas for the price of 2 regular size pastas) LOVED LOVED LOVED my friends carbonara but my sausage and mushroom risotto was nothing special. Also tried the red pescatore and cannelonni, both pretty good. Do really like the cozy ambience and the old school decor (saw an old photo of Ralph Klein dining there). Definitely... more

Yum. I went with my husband and we were both loving the pasta dishes. We ordered pasta for two: linguine with seafood in a tomato sauce, veal stuffed pasta in a rose sauce and fettucine with scallops in a cream sauce. The pasta itself was perfect - toothsome, firm and plump. The sauces were all different tasting and delicious. The portion of the pasta platter is plenty for two.

Wine by the... more

Buon Giorno has been a favorite for the entire (almost) 20 years I've lived in Calgary. My Dad knew of the restaurant and took me out the first time he came to visit me after I had moved to Calgary. It has been a consistent favorite ever since. This and one other restaurant are the only two my Dad ever wants to go to when he comes to town and he has said it is because of their service. I would... more

We went here for supper, six of us. Good service, food and atmosphere!! Lots of choices and reasonable price for the location and venue! I'd go back for sure!

We both enjoy good Italian food yet neither of us really knew where to go. After reading a few reviews of Buon we picked gave it a try and we both throughly enjoyed the food, house wine, and the cheeky waitperson. Well priced food as well.
Excellent, excellent, excellent!! A nice Italian vibe when you step inside with chatter and a busy, romantic atmosphere that made it a full circle experience... more

I've been here only 3 times and at intervals of a few years in between.

Food is good, service is good, prices are good: considering location.

The greatest thing for me at this establishment is the WARM BREAD at your table when you sit down - which won the 4th star in my review!

I shall give them yet another chance and see if they win their 5th star from me!

Unexpectedly Good

Wasn't in the mood for Italian during our last night in Calgary but this place had one of the fewest waits and the rest of the group was down for it. My hesitation quickly turned to enthusiasm after finishing the pasta with a generous amount of seafood and the fresh grilled chicken breast. Really friendly and attentive staff was also... more

Disappointing at best

I was with my husband and daughter, hanging around 17th Avenue, looking for somewhere to have an early dinner. We decided to go to Bon Giorno since we had been there in the past (about 8 years ago), and it was fabulous. We arrived early, just after 5 and were greeted with fast-turning, confused faces from the staff all huddled... more

Taciturn Waiter, Food Nothing Special, Overpriced

We had reservations for 3 for 5:45, I arrived early and was met with sour faces and it seemed to be a problem to wait outside, even though there were only 2 other customers sitting at outside tables. The food was very average looking and tasting and the waiter was not at all friendly or helpful, he acted as if... more

Delizioso! Affascinante

Le cibo et l'atmosfera era molto piacevole! The food and the atmosphere were very pleasing!
I travel frequently for business and on most trips I am alone, so it is a treat when I find a spot that is so cozy, friendly and feels like a family favourite. Too often, as a single diner, I'm directed to a seat by... more

Over cooked pasta

Maybe because we are used to eating Italian food in Italy or the italian restaurants are of a better standard in the UK but 3 of us ate here and we were disappointed. Pasta was over cooked and tasteless

Excellent Italian supper

Has lunch here few months ago that was good so looking for good meal out during our visit with our son. Again the appetizers, soup and entrees of spaghetti carbonara and seafood lasagna were excellent. Service was wonderful to us and the tables around us. Definitely will return.

Excellent place for pasta

My husband and I were looking for a good Italian restaurant in Calgary, where to eat delicious pasta and we finally found it! Maybe Buon Giorno isn't a modernly decorated restaurant but for us it felt very Italian. We ordered as an apetaizer "funghi ripieni" and for main course "pasta feast", a dish for two which includes three kinds of... more

Used to really like this place. The service has been good and the food tastes good. Tonight we had a large group and at the end of the night, even though we had asked for split bills, they gave us a $982 tab to break out among 16 people. It was explained that their system is not accommodating. I am now going to avoid it with large groups which is a shame. But time for some updating. Get a... more

I have been Buon Giorno before I join yelp. They always keep the services and food quality to the higher standard including the price are little high though. From appetizer Bruschetta to main course Lasagna, Pasta or Risotto. This restaurant atmosphere is very cozy for romantic dinner with a glass of wine. Overall tutto perfetto to food quality and services. I'll be back again soon.

The seafood risotto is very good... And the lasagna was great as well... This restaurant looks like a family owned restaurant, nothing very fancy, but the food is very good... I would go back there!!

Mmmm, every time I crave comforting Italian food, I go here. It's really cozy inside, and the service I've received has always been great. I've ordered many different things on the menu, and they're all delicious! It's not super upscale or anything, so if you're looking for fancy Italian, I wouldn't go here. But if you want comfyness, and to stuff yourself until your sick from pasta and bread,... more

OK but Could be Better

It's a tradition over the years to go when I'm in town. I haven't been there for many years & I think some of the other reviewers are right, it's getting a bit run down. It could use an update but when are they going to do it, it's so busy.
Anyway, the picata & lemon that my friend had... more

Great solid Italian pasta place. Nice food and great service being very attentive to our allergies.
Nothing particularly fancy about the food but everything o the menu is just overall well done. We had the lamb shank special which was very tender and flavorful. The cannelloni was very well done with the cheese giving it good balance.
So much better than their competition down the street across... more

I like this place. We have been here many times. It is solid, Italian staple food - pastas and veal dishes mostly. If you are looking for good old fashioned Italian food and Chianti, I highly recommend Buon Giorno.

Just OK

I've haven't been to this restaurant in a number of years, so it's basically like going the first time. We took mom there to celebrate her 87th birthday,. The place hasn't changed at all over the years which may be good or may be bad. It certainly could use an updating. The food itself was just ok, by my standards... more

Have an urge to eat Dirty Italian

Dirty! I have eaten here before many years ago but must have been drunk from the wine back then as I do not recall this place being so dirty! I found a bug in my meal and when I alerted the waiter he said 'hmm, I don't know how that happened' no apology and he did not offer to comp... more

Consistent and Delicious

I have eaten here many times and am always completely satisfied. The minestrone and the Caprese salat are irresistible to me. The service is faultless, with some staff there for many years. The decor is undoubtedly outdated, but honestly, it's warm and atmospheric, and I'm afraid that if they mess with it, they'll ruin everything. I'm not there for trendy... more

Still Delicious - Time for some Updates

This classic place still serves incredible food after all this time. I've celebrated everything from Valentines Day to our Family Christmas Party there. Consistently delicious - best scampi EVER.
I wonder if, considering the swanky location, it's not time for some modernizing in the decor?
There will be those who will say that could ruin it and "if it ain't... more

Wow. Totally surprised. Girlfriend and I were walking down 17th for tutti frutti and I was really hungry! We were looking at the restaurants along the way (all the way from 14th st) and none of them stood out. We came across this restaurant and decided to look at the menu...boss was outside and he said it was the best Italian food in town... I was a little skeptical at first but girlfriend... more

Great little (noisy street side) patio

Had the caprese salad and rigatoni with sausage

Sausage was little meat balls

Salad a little oily, pasta and sausage were nice, service good

Great food, tiny patio

Sat outside on the edge of busy 17th ave. had the caprese salad and rigatoni with sausage
Sausage was tiny meatballs
Pasta a little overcooked

The best gnocchi on the planet

I have been eating here for 15 years and don't even live in Calgary. I grew up there and often go home to visit my family. The first place I go eat is Buon Giorno's-and I always order the same thing. Same friendly staff and always consistent. Highly recommended authentic Italian food. Literally the best gnocchi on the planet-and I... more

Awsome, awesome food. The patio is great during the summer. Food is fresh, service is fantastic.

Every time I'm on 17th I've always wondered if Buon Giorno has worth going to. This friday my boyfriend and I were trying to decide where to go for our date night. We tried to go to a few places on 17th but we couldn't wait to get seated. Lucky for us we decided to finally try Buon Giorno. It was a great decision. WE were seated right away.
We ordered the feast platter. We had to pick 3 pastas... more

Still Great

Used to work in the area in the 90's and enjoyed Buon Giorno then. Hadn't been for many years, but went on a Monday night with 15 co-workers (including a former British chef trained in France, a Brazilian, a Mexican and a Columbian) and we were all impressed. Flavors / sauces great, service was outstanding, food as satisfying as any... more

Great service

This established Italian eatery has always been consistently good! Fresh buns and butter brought to the table, twice! Not extra! Nice to have a professional waiter and not a kid that could care less! Food is good and ambience is also good! It was a little cool however in the front dining room where we were seated - despite the... more

Always great quality food

Large variety on menu. Reasonable value. Service is good but varies dependent on server. Sometimes grumble when your party asks for individuals bills, but will usually come through.
There is free parking in the rear; however, it is limited and very tight to get in and out.

Excellent northern Italian cuisine

We've been here many times over the years. The food is always good and the service has never been less than superb. The veal limone is my wife's favourite and has always been very tender. I recommend the veal chops and the pasta is always good.

Famility food

Excellent location, Ambiance was good, very nice European décor, and the people there was very nice
The food is acceptable. The taste and presentation was good as well the portion/
What we love about this place is the ambiance, for large family gathering is excellent price wise

Buonasera Buon Giorno. Your homey Italian feel is just what we required this evening and to of course reacquaint ourselves with your fine establishment once again.
I really like this place. is it the best Italian food in the world? No, and I am pretty sure everyone working in the kitchen has never seen Italy, but the food is tasty and comforting.
Every time we come here, I always over dress.... more

Great Peasant Italian

We love this restaurante! Have been visiting on& off for years(ever since it was
the PrairieDog Inn)! Warm Italian cantina atmophere---Mama's home kitchen feel.
Have never had a "miss" on quality of their pastas, great veal dishes, seafood
specials. Service is casual-friendly-Yes!--Italian.
Weather permitting--their street-side patio is very European, quaint, and directly
exposed to the general... more

Excellent overall restaurant

A very extensive menu that will satisfy all tastes. The food was very good as was the service. Prices were average resulting in excellent value for the money.

Terrible food at a high price

My family and I had a terrible experience at Buon Giornos! To start the night we walked up to the hostess booth and said hello do you have a table for 6, the hostess look at us a smirked 6 with no reservation, ya ok. The restaurant was not very busy at all. Waiter was very cold and so was... more

Dinner for four

We had reservation for four at 8 pm and when we arrived, ta da, our table was resdy, so we were off to a good start. We met friends who we had not seen for a long time so we really took our time ordering. The service was attentive, but at no point did we feel rushed. In fact, we... more

Best Italian "like mama's

Go there weekly - true Italian home cooked fare. Staff friendly and can let you linger or in and out in a hurry.

A Real Italian restaurant, not flashy, ambience hasn't changed since I moved to Calgary in '87.
Authentic Italian Food, most delicious pastas in town. Bruschetta is to die for.
Prices are resonable for the level of quality you get.
Service is impeccable

This place is a Caron family favourite. Whenever all the members of my family congregate in our hometown of Calgary, Buon Giorno always happens. Always! We no longer need peruse the menu, because we each have our go-to preferences. Gotta give top notch points to this place for their consistency! Never disappointing, always as good as the last time.

The pasta dishes are authentic and... more

Great Food

Buon Giorno is one of our favorite places on 17th ave. The food is always good and the staff are very professional and provide excellent service. The staff is always the same so they must enjoy their job! The menu provides lots of choices and I have yet to make a bad selection. I highly recommend this place - the... more

Excellent Italian food at a fair price

This is our friends and family 'go to ' restaurant in Calgary. It is consistently good food. The menu is varied and there are many items to choose from on the menu. I don't eat veal, but family members say that it is absolutely fantastic. The pastas and sauces are fresh and wholesome. If you have some type of allergy... more

Wonderful service and great food. I had the veal chop with mushroom and peppercorn sauce and it was cooked to perfection and melt in your mouth.
The risotto was on point and the mussels with basil cream sauce was absolutely delicious.

A bit Dissapointing

We love italian food but I think our family preference is for the more modern lighter fares. I am sure this is very traditional food and therefore if that is to your liking, this might be just the place for you. Very dated and traditional decore and old style service. For us, there are just too many other great restaurants... more

Outstanding

I recently made my eighth visit this restaurant and it is always consistently good. I was with two other people, and we each ordered different things. All three of us were delighted with the meal. I started with the Calamari, which really is excellent. The Bruschetta and italian vegetable soup were our other appetizers and they were also tasty. I... more

True Roman experience

My husband and I lived in Rome for 4 months and we had never found a restaurant that had the same atmosphere or quality of traditional Roman food until we found Buon Giorno. Right on 17th Ave SW, when you walk through the doors, you are transported to Italy. Each table is covered in red and white checkered table cloths... more

Very old Italy and comfortable

We just were looking for a place to eat supper and I am happy we chose this restaurant. The atmosphere is very italian style and quite a few people were speaking italian. The food is good. I had the special which was a veal chop with lots of vegetable and a nice mushroom sauce. I enjoyed it very much. My... more

Do you love Italian food

Stop in for great food and drinks in a family run restaurant...the owner is usually around checking on his customers and his daughter has been seen taking the patrons to their tables.... more

A good solid family Italian resto. Not fancy, good prices, great prices for bottles of wine. Try the Spaghetti a la vongole. Absolutely delicious. This is a comfy place to go, not upscale or dressy but great food when you just want to exhale.

Very disappointed with this visit

If it was possible to rate this place by stars it would rate a minus 3 , never before have I eaten such poor food ! I had a veal chop that was covered with a thick gravy that tasted like it was produced out of a packet ! My wife had a Lasagne which was so thick it was... more

Good food

Liked this restaurant very much. The food was tasty and prepared well. I would definitely return.

Great food

Really great food here, and huge selection of pastas! I am a little disappointed in the price increase and the fact that the three-pasta feast became smaller, but in general, this is a great restaurant. Never disappointed!

I had heard really good things about this restaurant so my boyfriend and I decided to try it out one night. To be fair, I was already in a cranky mood because I was SO hungry, but this restaurant honestly just p@!%!d me off. We walked in and it was relatively slow, so the restaurant was quiet. Server was the not nice/not mean type...just kind of there. As soon as we were seated I ordered... more

When i think of some of the best places I have been I think of buon giorno. I think of the awesome staff that fills up your wine glass when they notice its getting empty. The kind older man who gave my friend and I rose because he said every woman deserves a rose. I think of the tasty pasta Dishes for a super low price.

Or how about the authentic atmosphere?

The place is usually packed during... more

Well hello Buon Giorno. Fancy meeting you for my birthday supper.

I remember Buon Giorno's from way back, like, way back before I ever moved to Calgary. I'm pretty sure we came here for dinner with my aunt and my cousin. It must've been good, because it stuck in my mind all of these years.

Fast forward to Monday night. Best friend wanted to know what I was doing for my birthday dinner. I was... more

Little Italy

Friendly quaint Italian with red checkered cloths and a cozy feel. Food is good too!

Excellent Italian food, friendly service and fair price

It was a wonderful dinner time with family and friends (9 people in total). We did our reservation and we came a little early but it was not a problem, we had our table very soon despite the restaurant was full. Nice place with fireplace and typical cozy Italian atmosphere. Service was opportune and friendly. No delays and no complains.... more

good food

great food, prepared with care and attention to all the details. Great service

A little bit of Italy

My wife and I went on a Friday night with a reservation and you needed it. The restaurant was 90% full and had a good energy.
We started off with some drinks and the brushetta which was amazing. I had the veal parmasan and she had the cannelloni which were both very good but not overly hot.
We had wine... more

BEST Clam linguine

Went with a friend on a cold Feb evening. Being near the fireplace was a treat. The glass of wine and attentive (but not in your face) service was enjoyable. AND< the clam sauce linguine was better than some I had in Italy. Thank-You Buon Giorno for a memorable experience!

I have been going to Buon Giorno for 15 years or so... but amazingly, haven't been back for the last 5. No particular reason, just a matter of opportunity.

But you know what? This restaurant is kinda like an old friend that you know will always be "there," but you may not speak to for a while. Heck, there's always a new restaurant I want to try, so I've been overlooking Buon Giorno for a... more

Great inexpensive, casual Italian

Just a nice atomoshere - with all the great garlic-infused smells and good food you would hope for in this price range. I would choose it over some of the higher rated/priced venues.

Good Value for an Italian meal

We've been going to this place for over 15 years and it always delivers! The food is great the service is fantastic and the place is always buzzing with excitement. A wonderful find for great italian food and it won't break you.

Cute little Italian restaurant on 17th Ave

The location is great here, and the atmosphere is really sweet. It's a small restaurant, romantic and formal. The food was decent, but not fantastic, but the service was great. I'd go here again.

We went here for a company Christmas party, and our experience was overall really great. We were in a small room at the front (which was not the most ideal set up for a large group, but it worked.

I was a bit nervous when we sat down and I saw a special menu set for our group - as eek! everything had gluten. I asked the waiter if they have any options, and to my surprise he was MORE than... more

Not the the best italian in town

The food at Buon Giorno is not below average: worse osso bucco (50g of meat under 200g of some kind of tomato sauce) and Tiramisu (not sure there is mascarpone cheese but there is whipping cream!!!( I ever had. Garlic schrimp: where was the garlic. Service ok as long as you sit, order and leave. Not very friendly. More a... more

An Italian Gem

Just the facts.
Walked up without a reservation and was quickly sat at an insIDE table. My wife brought it to the servers attention regarding her food allergies, and he was able to make recommendations without having to consult the kitchen. The food was brought out VERY quickly. All in all very good food. Excellent service. I will be back... more

I got the spaghetti bolognese. Very tasty, hearty portion, and the waiter was very attentive and friendly. It gets 4 stars because I was extremely thirsty and downed 4 glasses of iced tea. I got charged for each refill!!!! $24.95 for a bowl of pasta, bread, and 4 glasses of iced tea seems a little steep to me.

Great patio

After using trip advisor to find this we were really happy. The street is a really nice food area. Lots of people walking and enjoying the evening. We sat on the patio. Food was great, service was good. Very good night

Buon Giorno is located near the main intersection of 17th Avenue and 7 Street SW. As many of you know 17th Avenue SW in Calgary can get pretty busy. My girlfriend and I haven't met up in a while, so we decided to meet up for dinner. She lives in the 17th Avenue area so Buon Giorno came to mind.

It was a Thursday, around 7PM. We made reservations and got in right on the dot with a table waiting... more

Bordering pretensions

From the Ipad menu's, to the couches for chairs and the upity waiters, this place is border line pretension. I never understood a waiter that thought he was too good to wait on tables.
Service was excessively slow, food was good but portions were very small. Hostess told us they were booked for lunch but made us room for a... more

sad to read your closing

visited buon giorno on a beautiful summer night, their sidewalk patio was perfect for people watching and enjoying the warm summer evening. food was simple but good. sad to read in the paper a few days later that they were closing. i hope another restaurant maintains this space, as it is perfect for date night or family dinner.

Typical atmospheric Italian .....excellent

Visited whilst on a short visit to Calgary after reading other Tripadvisor comments. Restaurant was a typical Italian, very busy, very noisy but full of atmosphere. All food courses were excellent from the starters to the cappuccinos. Compared with other restaurants we had visited whilst in Canada the price was also very reasonable for the standard of the meal. Would... more

Tried, true and tested

Mid week, a bit tired, leaving the next day and looking for a pleasant, enjoyable meal. Where else but our favourite Italian, Buon Giorno, within walking distance. The service was immediate and welcoming. We looked over the appetisers while looking over two glasses of a bold red wine. No carpaccio? we asked. Not a problem, not on the menu but... more

our favorite family restaurant

We have been going to this restaurant for 16 years - it is first rate value and we all love it. Our preferred go to on 17th Avenue SW. The service is always happy and friendly. I eat the seafood linguine and it is the most satisfying and consistently great dish of any restaurant I have eaten in. We really... more

This review may be confusing at first, but hear me out. I was out with my sister and a friend, and we had decided to go to a specific restaurant, which ended up being closed. So we head down 17th Avenue, and stopped at the old Chameleon, now called Sorno, instead. The owner and a patron were outside and told us we should come in, and that the concept of the bar was Italian tapas, plus he... more

Good pasta. I had the carbonara. It was a bit dry and salty for my taste, but it has been around forever, so it must know it's clientele by now. Kids like the ravioli. Parking in the back. I'd recommend it.

Good place for dinner on 17th ave downtown. IMHO it is better than Fiore as the selection is better, and so is the quality of the food.

Woww, I haven't been here for almost 10 years! Today I decided to play a visit, and surprisingly, food here was just as good as 10 years ago! Not even a bit of disappointment, everything was great!, Same great service, same great atomsphere, same great food.

We ordered steamed muscle with basil cream sauce for appertizer, creamy basil sauce is so light n refreshing, prefect compliement to the... more

I liked the atmosphere of this place. It reminds me of the restaurants that have been around for a long time, and you can really get to know the waiters. The menu was large I think there were something like 40 items on it, it was difficult to choose. Since everything sounded sooo good.

In the end I decided to go with veal cutlets and noodles, and a tomato sauce. I don't think I have ever had... more

Very simple Italian food. Quick, efficient staff. Overpriced for the quality of the food

One of my favorite Italian restaurants for supper in Calgary. My favorite dish is their Cozze Marinara [mussel dish]. I love the simplicity of the way they prepare the food. I also like their Italian waiters who are seasoned waiters... and for them to last long in their jobs, the company must be offering something good. All these give me a sense of tradition in that restaurant. Simplicity... more

Good value and good sized portions.

Not another "red sauce" Italian restaurant, but the lighter dishes traditional in northern Italy. Comfortable atmosphere and good value.

This place is good, not bad and not great, but good. the service has always been good, and the food is okay. nothing exceptional, just your basic pasta. which, if you like pasta, is pretty okay!