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Barbarella, CALGARY, AB

Barbarella

4.6
4.6
294 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of Southern Italy and the fresh flavours of the Pacific Northwest, we bring sun-drenched coastal flavours to Calgary.

Our dishes reimagine quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients. From zesty aperitifs, fresh crisp sides, bright mains and unashamedly indulgent desserts, each item on our menu will refresh your senses and transport you to a sunny boat deck on the Amalfi Coast.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 90 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (403) 888-1658

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658

What 294 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Hot spot

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

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    Hot spot

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  1. Aaron

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible first experience. Booked a reservation and couldn't honour the reservation. Jumped around the restaurant for a table. Don't recommend at all and definitely not coming back.
  2. KaitlynnL

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Front hostess was not very friendly but after that the experience, service and food was 👌🏻
  3. wjbeach

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. Great atmosphere - lively and fun. Was disappointed the pre-fixe had to be for the table only. Makes it impossible with allergies, etc. That’s the downside of a large, corporate restaurant.
  4. TanyaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Great menu with so many options, loved the lemon tart. Wonderful ambiance.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Pizza is the best !!! Happy hour every day 2-5. What a deal! Love the music they play.
  6. Trime

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Went prior to a Flames game and loved it. We were there in time for happy hour and ordered cocktails and pizza at 50% off. Pasta and pizza were both amazing.
  7. TaniaD

    Calgary

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience going to this new spot in Calgary! A fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! The service, cocktails and food are spectacular!
  8. Thali

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Trina was a great waitress! I asked her to choose my drinks and she did not disappoint me. It was my second time at Barbarella and the food was amazing again. Going back again next month! Any drinks or food you order is amazing!
  9. MissM

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service wasn't great had to get up and walk to get the server, no effort in acknowledging as a guests in your restaurant, wasnt even asked if we wanted food or how was the wine... Thankfully the floor manager was able to relocate us to the bar where service was great.
  10. CarrieC

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is amazing. The Barbarella burger may be the best I’ve ever had. Penne was delicious. Service was a little slow but it was happy hour so we’ll try another time as well. Highly recommend
  11. Donna1358

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drink . Best happy hour in the city !
  12. DamianS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited on St. Patrick’s Day and you didn’t disappoint. The appetizers (Calamari and Ricotta Crostini were fantastic. The two pasta dishes (Penne with Shrimp and Limoone) were both awesome! We had three pizzas with the Clam Pizza the only one that was less desirable. Service was great. Never had to wait for anything. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you for the wonderful afternoon!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    The restaurant is beautiful, great atmosphere and a super cool vibe! The food and drinks are amazing so far everything on the menu we’ve tried has been so good and would highly recommend! Love that it’s super easy to share plates so you can get lots of options! That being said the service was a big downside. We’ve been a few times and service has been an issue every time, we’re often waiting much longer than any other restaurant for orders to be taken, drinks to be served, water jugs to be refilled, bills to come and overall a server to check in. We wonder if perhaps the sections are too big for the servers to manage which is disappointing as everything else about this place is amazing! Wouldn’t recommend going if you’re short on time.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience! Will definitely be back
  15. John

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was stellar
  16. JMR515

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, good drinks, large selection. Love the décor and design. however the noise level is very high due to their large capacity and always being full. Very hard to get reservations for a decent time and time, recommend booking 4+ weeks in advance.
  17. Reigan

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved our experience here. We were beyond impressed with our service (shoutout Jamelle!) and the food was to die for. Every staff member was so knowledgeable and spoke about the menu in an authentic way that truly made us want to try every dish. We will 100% be back!
  18. LukeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prawns were delicious! Service was friendly and welcoming.
  19. OlafN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awsome venue for a quick business lunch! Highly recommended!
  20. OzgurA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I prefer if they add classical music would be better
  21. MissKat

    Calgary

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was excellent when we ordered our starters and mains everything arrived at the table basically at the same time which was a bit odd in my mind. Lemon tart was excellent. Our server though did seems bit out of it and not fully present for the evening. Nice venue but very loud.
  22. AaronL

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had a great happy hour here, everything was absolutely amazing with the food - only complaint was the broccoli dish had too much citrus, and was a bit over cooked. But this did not detract from the unbelievable flavours of all the other dishes we ordered. Strongly recommend the calamari, the tartar, and the scallop crudo. Also, the tiramisu tart was an incredibly unique take on a more traditional version - highly recommend as well.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Specifically asked for no chill flakes on any dishes due to dietary restrictions. Food still came with chili flakes. Not professional at all. At the end, still charged me for the dish I couldn't eat.
  24. deans

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    We had a reservation which was not honoured, was disappointing to say the least,, so many other amazing restaurants to try
  25. Benny

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Nothing about this place says coast, music is way to loud to even enjoy a conversation. Waiter was border line rude. Pizza was good, social media could maybe add that this is more of a "social place" don't plan on going for a relaxed date night thinking you might hear or see the other person lol.
  26. Bevs21

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic! Really good food. Will be back!
  27. BrianT

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very nice food. We were upstairs near a very large group so a little noisy for chatting. We will return and try and be downstairs for a better ambience.
  28. Chan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice aesthetic and layout in the restaurant! Plus food was great and service was even better
  29. AaronM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Service Shannon was the best waitress we’ve ever had The drinks and food exceptional Fantastic ambiance too
  30. Closed

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, top notch food and service. Highly recommend!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great experience! The food was delicious. I had the Campanella, sooo good! The atmosphere was very nice, we were on the 2nd level. Would like to check out happy hour on the main level next time, the vibe seems more lively on the main. I’ll be back :)
  32. DianeT

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go out alot. This was a real nice experience. The food and restaurant ambience specifically were great.
  33. PinkGirlyNurse

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at Barbarella! Special thanks to Ty for taking great care of us. We will definitely be back!
  34. CarolT

    Calgary

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fun place. Great service. The calamari was amazing as well was the pizza and ravioli. Can't wait ti go back!
  35. ElaineC

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I have the same birthday. Great night out for us!
  36. JDJD

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Great drinks. Good food.
  37. ALIW

    Calgary

    78 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Second time to this place. Found it very loud, but had a nice table upstairs, which was a bit quieter Our server was a bit of a disaster She has been there since the opening so no excuses. Ordered one dozen oysters and we confirmed four times that we wanted one dozen oysters and broke it out - two orders of six One order of 6 was brought to the table. Oh we wanted two orders? As I say. We repeated it four times. And then we ordered one 8 ounce glass of wine that we were going to split between two of us Again, we were explicit. One 8 ounce of wine and we would share. She brings two, 8 ounce servings. The scallop crudo was good but disappointing. We thought we were ordering scallops and asked server how many and she said 6 scallops. Well it’s actually 6 thin slices of one. Maybe she was having a bad day. She still received a generous tip which I was not in favour of as she will think she did a great job - and she did not. But the tip does get split with the kitchen so not their fault for her poor performance. But she would not work for me.
  38. Bobby71

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fab!! Calgary's best new restaurant.
  39. LouisB

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Just don’t like the booking system You can’t speak to anyone or request a specific table
  40. Karenlynn

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Two of my guests ordered the Tiramisu dessert and both of them found the dish extremely salty. There were chunks of salt sprinkled on top of the dessert, one had more salt than the other and my guest couldn't finish the dessert.

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Barbarella is rated 4.6 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 90 times today
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#110, 700 - 2 STREET SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2W2

Additional information

  • Cross street

    8th Avenue and 2nd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Calgary

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

  • Phone number

    (403) 888-1658

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (403) 888-1658

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