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italian

Calgary

Centini

4.3(533)

Italian fine dining in downtown Calgary with private rooms, an award-winning wine list, and online reservations.

italian · continental european · fine dining

Closed · opens 4:00 PM

Our story

We are a warm and luxurious Calgary dining room serving Italian and continental European cuisine with attentive, professional service. Since opening in 2002, we have built a reputation for corporate dining, special events, and polished hospitality in the downtown TELUS Convention Centre area.Our dining experience combines innovative, consistently executed dishes with an award-winning wine selection, private dining rooms, and a contemporary room filled with Canadian art. We also offer a lounge and theatre alternative, along with takeout and delivery options for guests who want to enjoy Centini beyond the dining room.

Meet the chef

“We're all over the map”

Fabio Centini is the executive chef and founder of Centini in Calgary. He previously worked as executive chef at Montreal's LeLatini for 18 years before moving to Calgary, where he opened Centini in 2002. The restaurant profile presents him as the restaurant's culinary lead and the public media coverage emphasizes his focus on quality, wine, and Italian-inspired fine dining.

— Fabio Centini, Executive Chef/Founder

Fabio Centini

Executive Chef/Founder

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

Dine inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupReservations

Gallery

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Reviews

4.3(533)

Google reviews

Harsh Barad
One of the best fine dining experiences in the city. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels elegant, warm, and welcoming. The attention to detail in both the service and presentation truly stands out.Every dish was beautifully prepared with authentic Italian flavors and high-quality ingredients. The pasta was exceptional, the cocktails were perfectly balanced, and the dessert was the perfect finish to the evening.What impressed me the most was the level of hospitality, the staff were professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a memorable experience.Whether for a date night, celebration, or simply a great dinner, this place delivers a true upscale Italian dining experience. Highly recommended.
a month ago
Linda Nolan
I had lunch at Centini for a private event and the ambiance was great. The space felt elegant and the service was warm, which made the experience enjoyable. The food itself was decent, nothing wrong with it, but nothing that really stood out either. For a restaurant with that atmosphere, I expected a bit more of a wow factor in the flavours. Overall, it was a nice lunch, and worth for a try.
7 months ago
Colleen Youngs
Elegance and ClassExceptional service, reception,Absolutely GorgeousSat in waiting area for a few minutes, it is between the full, Incredible looking bar, and the full frontal of kitchen.We watched as each Chef created their masterpieces one by one.Handmade " all pastas". All!!!The preparation of each meal cooked, mastered,plated, extravagance for each and every orderAll home made sauces, of every variety and request.Various rooms for various reservations, and 1 large room and table.Handsome and Gorgeous, professional and sweet greeter and servers.The most elegant table chosen for us.The choices on the menu are each incredible. I would like to try each one over time.My coat removed from behind me without my noticing and a ticket placed on the table next to my tea.It had been hung up.Highe
4 months ago
Foods Explorer
Crantini was good and so the seafood linguine, however, the wait time was long. Had to wait an hour for the food to come out 😭 😢 don’t go while you’re hungry is my advice. Other than that, foods and drinks were good and nice cozy atmosphere
a year ago
Sandra Bernal
Beautiful atmosphere. Extraordinary experience. To able to watch the chefs working was amazing! High quality of food and service. Thank you.
8 months ago

Guest testimonials

Harsh Barad
One of the best fine dining experiences in the city. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels elegant, warm, and welcoming. The attention to detail in both the service and presentation truly stands out.
a month ago
Linda Nolan
I had lunch at Centini for a private event and the ambiance was great. The space felt elegant and the service was warm, which made the experience enjoyable.
7 months ago
Colleen Youngs
We watched as each Chef created their masterpieces one by one. Handmade " all pastas". All!!!
4 months ago
Sandra Bernal
Beautiful atmosphere. Extraordinary experience. To able to watch the chefs working was amazing!
8 months ago
Foods Explorer
Crantini was good and so the seafood linguine, however, the wait time was long. Had to wait an hour for the food to come out 😭 😢 don’t go while you’re hungry is my advice. Other than that, foods and drinks were good and nice cozy atmosphere
a year ago
skychaserCalgary
We have often gone to Centini’s for the dover sole as it is the only place in Calgary (that we know of) that has dover sole on the menu.
Written June 13, 2025

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Opening Hours

Closed · opens 4:00 PM

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

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160 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2, Canada

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