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Italiano Please!

4.9(80)

Calgary family-run social enterprise serving authentic Roman Italian cuisine, including Roman pizza, pasta, sandwiches and artisanal bread.

italian · roman · pizza al taglio · pasta · sandwiches

Closed · opens Mon 7:30 AM

Signature Dishes

Antipasto all'Italiana

$12

One of our most popular items. Perfect way to start a meal. Exceptional quality and choice.

Marmellata Pera e Basilico

$7

200ml pear and basil marmalade, pairing well with soft, mellow cheeses.

Marmellata Piccante

$5

20ml very spicy marmalade made with hot and bell peppers; extra hot.

Torta Rustica

$7

Single-serve savoury pie with brisé crust; choice of ricotta and spinach, mozzarella and mushrooms, or mozzarella and salami.

Lasagna al Ragù

$10

Egg noodle pasta with classic tomato beef sauce, mozzarella, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

Lasagna alla Boscaiola

$10

Egg noodle pasta with mushrooms, sausage, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

Lasagna all'Ortolana

$10

Egg noodle pasta with zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, onions, peas, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

Timballo di Pasta alla Sorrentina

$10

Durum wheat pasta with tomato basil sauce and mozzarella cheese. Extra sauce provided for serving.

About

Chef Lucio Petrini is the Culinary Director at Italiano Please! He is committed to preserving Italian culture and Roman flavors, bringing an authentic Italian culinary perspective to the restaurant's menu and kitchen.

Lucio Petrini, Culinary Director

Lucio Petrini

Culinary Director

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Opening Hours

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

Find Us

801 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N3, Canada

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Reviews

4.9(80)

Vanessa Jollimore

3 months ago

The gluten-free pasta is delicious, and made with such care. The owners, Lucio & Barbara are extremely kind, making sure you are treated to the best experience possible.

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Ming

2 months ago

I had their Friday lunch special - lasagna + salad combo. Salad was okay only, but the lasagna was absolutely amazing.

Guta Marquez

a month ago

They partner with local stores and have italian goodies that you an purchase.

Derek Leo

a week ago

Very friendly people, the sandwich was amazing! Will definitely come back regularly. Love the local business collab corner too!

Silvana Silvestro

a month ago

We hired "Italiano Please" for our corporate luncheon and were extremely impressed from start to finish. Their email communication was excellent—clear, prompt, and professional, keeping us informed at every step and making coordination effortless.

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Judy H

Recently

The dining environment is warm and simple. They also have a stamp card, and you can choose to keep it yourself or let the restaurant keep it for you, which is really cute.

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Laura C

Recently

The prosciutto sandwich was so authentic and so so good. For the price, I don't think you can get anything like it nearby. Such a gem of a spot.

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Elisabetta T

Recently

I am an Italian living in Canada and I am always very picky and careful about the products I eat. This place has great, Italian, fresh ingredients. When an Italian cooks you can taste the difference.

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Sandy

Recently

I eat here weekly, and it never disappoints. The owners are fantastic people: warm, welcoming, and always friendly. Their freshly baked bread is amazing and the lunch specials are great and a good price for downtown.

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Francesco S

Recently

This is the most authentic Italian food I've had, home away from home. True Italian flavours, the pasta sauces are amazing. I recommend their Roman pork jerky coppiette, a delicacy!

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