teatro

food is always amazing. ambiance is nice and service is top notch! the servers are always so knowledgable. i'm a picky eater but always trust to get the special of the day and have never been disappointed!!

so this was my first time at teatro and i want to go back. the restaurant is beautiful and the food the three of us had was all truly enjoyable. when they called the day before to confirm my reservation they were nice enough to ask if we had any allergies or special requests. i thought this was a nice extra touch. all i asked for was a quieter spot because the three of us wanted to be able to talk. the customer service when we arrived was thorough – they offered to take our jackets and insisted my friends’ umbrella was placed in the bin by the front desk. we were served olive bread and focaccia as filler. yum.

chef john michael macneil brought moo out some greens to graze on we had been to calgary many times but never had the opportunity to drop in to try out teatro , overseen by chef john michael macneil . the restaurant had been recommended to us by a number of people, so when we knew we would be in town for the calgary marathon, we decided to go try out their tasting menu. compressed ice melon with vermouth, encapsulated balsamic vinegar and berlotta ham the restaurant itself is beautiful, opulent and classic. the space is filled with massive columns, though somewhat imposing, less so when compared to the impressively high ceiling. we began with a cold preparation of apple and pear encapsulation topped with morel mushrooms with asparagus veloute. the apple and pear spheres were very cool in the mouth, and when they popped open they were oddly thirst quenching, like fruit juice. the asparagus voulete was also satisfying and refreshing. faux bacon carbonara next a beet, lotus root, orange and crumbled goat cheese salad was light with a hint of citrus. the crumbled goat cheese added creaminess to each bite. next a compressed ice melon with vermouth, encapsulated balsamic vinegar topped with berlotta ham were unremarkable as separate components, but eaten together in one mouthful made for a beautifully balanced yet mildly acidic, salty, juicy mouthful.

the menu at teatro focuses on traditional italian flavours using regional ingredients. dishes like steak tartare, gnocchi and braised pork shoulder were prepared with a high degree of refinement making the meal as a whole both comforting and upscale all at the same time. our five course gourmet menu started off with carrot and saffron velutatta with watercress and a house cured bresaola with pickled apple and shaved foie gras. the velutatta was a deliciously rich carrot soup perfumed with the aroma of saffron and our favourite of the two starters. the bresaola was delicate and cut paper thin however we found the shaved foie gras did not add much in the way of flavour. blurry due to the 'hangry' shakes  the second courses included one of the best beef tartare's we've ever tasted and a comparatively underwhelming marinated eggplant terrine. the tartare was perhaps the star of the night, tasting of fresh beef chopped with just the right amount of texture. the potato and sunchoke crisps nestled amongst the beef added great crunch to the dish. we could find no fault with the pasta course. the thyme gnocchi were light and airy and matched well with the earthy wild mushroom bolognese. the sweet pea and pancetta risotto was executed perfectly and struck the right balance between buttery risotto rice, rich bacon and fresh sweet peas. our mains continued the delicious progression of courses. the coho salmon was moist and flavourful and served with a tangy preserved lemo

the bank! not even kidding its in a old bank!. a little pricey but so worth it. romantic and lovely! great for an intimate date! service is fantastic and food is superbe and delicate! definitey a place to step outside your comfort zone for favourite dishes and order something different, get a little crazy people, you wont regret it. ordered the bc stergen (fish, i know its not super out of the box but i dont order fish ever because its always terrible) i dont think i have ever had fish that soft, and amazing tasting (fish is suppose to be unseasoned.. who knew. that worried me but i didnt even notice it was that good) it melted in my mouth. i wish i would have written this review right away because i cant remember what it came with but it was crazy yummy nontheless. first time i ever tried duck as well, my husbands dish and it was pretty amazing, strange meat thats for sure, was soft and savory! a fantastic surprise! dessert was beautiful, very filling, apple tarte is a full cooked apple and sweet, something to share, unless your willing to take on the challenge.

wouldnt recommened for a party over 4, its a little too intimate for big parties, just my personal opinion though!

food with high quality ingredients. 
servers here are always pleasant and well trained.
i was happy with the 5 meal course dinner (big taste 2015).
when i came here for 8-course meal (but about 12 comes out).
first half did not taste very good. 
i felt like they were testing these high end food on me to see if i like it or not. 
the main courses that came after were really good though.
also the wine pairings were well done. 
perfect place to celebrate a special night.

easily the best lunch i've had in calgary. my family and i celebrated my husband's birthday with a lunch for four on a chilly tuesday afternoon;the restaurant had just opened, so we had a few quiet moments to admire the surroundings and soak up the ambiance before the crowds began to stream in.

teatros is pricey, but the service, the food and the presentation are just outstanding. i ordered the salmon lunch special, which was served with a beet and mushroom accompaniment and olive oil roasted potatoes and i am quite certain my taste buds actually had a moment. the dish was so good...just exceptional. my fellow diners had the chicken special and the risotto, and i doubt there was one bite of food left on any of our plates.

the other point i'd like to mention is that teatros understands how to serve a wonderful meal, within the typical lunch hour time restraints, without making diners feel rushed. the timing was perfect....we were relaxed, well fed, 100% satisfied, and able to leave without "missing that next meeting" or checking our watches. well done. my family will absolutely be back.

my boyfriend and i celebrated our anniversary here. quite a cute romantic place! the food and service was amazing!!

expensive but so worth it!. my wife and i celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant. we left with a much lighter wallet, but great memories and an absolutely fantastic dining experience. for special occasions or treat, this place is worth it!

outstanding food and service. had the tasting menu and it was amazing. the deserts on the regular menu looked tempting so we ordered one of each... sooo glad we did, totally worth it and would come back here just for the awesome deserts.

great local and ambiance as always. service excellent. i did note my allergies but dessert still came with nuts so a fail there. express lunch is a ridiculous deal for 3 beautiful courses, but if you're in a hurry just order one main it'll be faster.

delicious food. food was delicious. usually my husband doesn't like to go to restaurants but this time i saw him happy with his order. staff super gentle. i recommend it !!!

a very calgary experience :). it was a good experience :)

exceptional evening. my partner took me for the 8 course meal with wine pairing this evening and i am over the moon at what a beautiful evening we had. the service was exceptional the food and wine exquisite.'this was the ultimate indulgence in food and wine. they were paired perfectly and delighted our senses. the attention to smell, the origins of food and wine, the unexpected ingredients all made for an amazing experience. the space is gorgeous with gorgeous art decorating it. i am blessed to have experienced such a fabulous celebration of,food drink,and service bravo teatro!

beyond amazing!!! service, food, you name it!!. my hubby booked our anniversary dinner here last night. first time here. beautiful building!! hostess greeted us immediately and sat us down. when we asked to move to the big comfy gold booths they had. she did so with a smile and took our pic when i asked her too. we were immediately brought two glasses of pro secco. complimentary. nice surprise and then our waiter michael b came to greet us and told us about the specials. he filled our waters and gave us a few mins. he came back and we ordered the foie gras and soup special to start as well as a bottle of the st urban 2004 riesling. he brought us fresh bread and mentioned that if they don't have our wine they will find another one similar and that we would be taken care of. this communication really matters. they brought us the 2003 and 2005. we got the 2003 riesling and it was amazing!!! i enjoy a sweeter palette for my wine. our starters came and were very delicious!!! then our meal came-prawn spaghetti and veal with broccolini and baby potatoes. delicious delicious. decent portions. water was always refilled as well as the wine that they put on ice. we ordered dessert after. a raspberry sorbet with lemon meringue pie and raspberry purée. waiter wished me happy birthday and told us it was on the house. i did not correct him and say our anniversary. he was an amazing waiter as he was attentive and knowledgeable. food was amazing. our new favourite. we will be bringing friends back here. service is everything!! 5 stars!!!