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1. GG

   GregG

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The taco chips and multiple sauces were amazing. Delicious overall, highly recommend.

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   bob2

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Superb and so very well informed and engaged service, amazing complexity of tastes and beautiful presentation - highly recommended

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3. J

   Juliet

   Calgary

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Service was very nice but very slow. Food was tasty. Nice decor but the bathrooms were not maintained and pretty gross/messy.

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4. MG

   ManinderG

   Calgary

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and service. Beautiful clean and modern decor.

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5. FT

   FancyTravel

   Calgary

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love this place for brunch. The food is as beautiful looking as it tastes. The interior decor and service can’t be beat. I love how they offer the brunch and lunch menus.

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6. JR

   JRSw

   Tahoe

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience3

   For 2 people for lunch, Two salads, two beers each and 100$ tab seems steep.

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7. J

   Jess

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was my first time eating here and I can say I really enjoyed myself! The service was wonderful and the food was so delicious and flavourful and fresh! I will definitely come back and share my experience with all my friends and family!

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8. JS

   JayS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great atmosphere, amazing food Short Rib is a must , Server polite professional not in the way . Defiantly be going back

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2023

   overall2food2service4ambience5

   Ambiance was good - food was okay bit pricey and flavours didn’t really hit the mark - would say priced to high for what we got - probably would not go again

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10. DT

    DiannaT

    Calgary

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    We only had a few appetizers and drinks. Unfortunately an ambulance came to the hotel and ruined the ambiance. Not in the greatest part of the city but the service was great.

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11. KR

    KeahR

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food was excellent! Had the mushroom dish and sope appetizer. Small portions for the price but the flavours are incredible. Service was a little slow, but server was friendly and the atmosphere great.

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12. AO

    ArnieO

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Salads were outstanding; Fish was slightly dry. Menu referenced trout, but pickerel was provided with no opportunity for us to reconsider.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The 5 course mole tasting was amazing and the service fantastic. My favourite was the chicken and my partner loved the tamal. The one drawback was the loud, drunk staff member at the bar who eventually stormed off for some reason. When we left we saw that she had thrown the large box and gift bag she had at the bar in the snow beside the front door. Not a good look. Other than that it was fantastic and we will be back for sure.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything from the atmosphere to the food and service was amazing. I highly recommend this place. You absolutely must have the guacamole. It was the best that I’ve ever had.

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    Alex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Tuna dish was very good and so was the cheesecake. Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable. The burrata salad was lacking a wow factor and did not have much flavour or seasoning to it and the pork that comes with tortillas for tacos also lacked seasoning and flavour.

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17. C

    Creature

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Room was too noisy, chair uncomfortable, menu was difficult to understand, drinks were good, appetizer was ok, all food dishes were lukewarm, complimentary dessert was a little raw in the middle. Appreciated the gesture but the night was disappointing compared to my previous visit and I expect more for $200+ tip.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Very nice restaurant, beautiful dining room, great view into the kitchen. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.

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19. PS

    PrincessShemina

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Went for brunch/lunch. Our waiter was awesome… and he seemed to be the only one working. The food ranged from good to amazing! We all tried the special hot chocolate for the YYC Hot Chocolate Festival, and it was delicious! Will definitely go back to try dinner menu!

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20. RM

    RogerM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great food we had pollo fritto and pork belly both good but pollo was amazing

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything perfect, amazing food, helpful staff & low ambience noise. Definitely a must go in Calgary

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22. CA

    ChyenneA

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Our first server did not know how to advise us to order and said she was not acquainted with the menu. That set the tone. Had been when it first opened and the service was exceptional. Was disappointed yesterday evening.

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23. A

    Alexandra13

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Not children friendly is only complaint. Food was excellent and thought expensive, it was worth it. Service was a bit pompous though.

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24. DM

    DissapointedMW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3

    I have been here a few times but this time was honestly awful - the server we had was one of the worst I have ever had. Too chatty, didn’t listen, forgot stuff, talked about her menopause like a bit too much, messed up drinks. Food was great as always, but my parents are BOTH sick the day after…disappointing after trying to go celebrate a birthday. Normally recommend but will not confidently after this experience.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unique dishes and great tasting.

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26. YP

    YuliyaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's was amazing experience and very good food! Will come back for sure

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Thank you so much Yulia! I appreciate you giving us a try. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    The rib steak was simply horrible and cold even though it looked really appetizing at first but the taste was absolutely awful. I expected the food to be made fresh which I doubt was. Never coming back here.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Hi Anonymous, I am so sorry you didn't like the short rib! Clearly the dish was not executed as intended or as is typical with us as the dish is one of our more beloved items on our menu. I hope you will reconsider joining us again. I will be chatting with the chef that was on line the day of your visit to look into what happened here. Thanks for taking the time to reach out and again, my apologies for the disappointing error from my team. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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28. LU

    LaniU

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything we had was delicious . Loved the atmosphere and the service was fantastic.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Thanks Lani! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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29. CT

    CrystalT

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Gorgeous space. Depending where you sit you can hear perfectly other tables conversations due to the architecture. The food was incredible. The service was prompt for food but slower for water and beverages. We had a nice time overall.

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30. JJ

    JanetJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went here for lunch. The atmosphere was great -bright, airy, modern. Our server was wonderful. The food was fantastic. We had the beet salad, squash salad and salsa taster. Flavourful and delicious.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Hi Janet, Your server was Raymundo! We recently made him a supervisor with us, for good reason. I appreciate you taking the time to mention him and I will be sure to pass it on. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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31. L

    Luis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    The starters were really good ( Tuna Tostada and Tlacoyo de Hongos) but the mains was a big disappointment, the Pork Belly was under seasoned, lacked of flavour, the Mackerel was salty.

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32. SS

    SarahS

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Friendly and attentive service but the quality of the food is inconsistent. The flavours of the tuna tostada are delicious and our meal started off nicely. The pork belly carnitas and the pescado zarandeado were disgusting. The mackerel used in the pescado was so overpowering and fishy that it drowned out all of the other flavours and we couldn’t finish the meal. I appreciated the wide variety of gluten and dairy free items on the menu but left disappointed and hungry.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Hi Sarah, I am so sorry you left disappointed. The mackerel has been a bit of a controversial fish for us. By its nature, it is quite oily and "fishy". It is certainly not a fish for everyone. I will be chatting with Chef later today about making a change to the fish we are using for this dish. As it stands right now people either love it or hate it and we would like to stick to just loving it. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback Sarah. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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33. W

    Warp

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food and service.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Thanks Warp! You're amazing. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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34. MZ

    MontserratZ

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Fonda fora is one of my favorites rataurants in town. Sadly yestarday the tacos weren't that good because the tortillas were so cold. We notified the waitress and she offered to changed them. But is that first impression when the food arrives at your table and is cold.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Hi MontserratZ, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, and I am sorry we weren't up to our standards on your most recent visit. Our tortillas should certainly always be arriving at the table hot and fresh, especially with how much time and care we put into making them. I will be chatting with chef and my team to make sure they are more consistent and to the expectations we hold for ourselves. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambience, Very unique delicious dishes and best service I have experienced in calgary.

    Fonda ForaResponded on February 1, 2023Thank you so much! I will pass this on to my team. Tyson Duben Operations Manager

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fabulous and great to share! Chicken mole and the ribs with poblano sauce were the favorites.

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37. L

    Lula

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The waiter was lovely, made us feel welcome and explained each dish thoroughly without getting confusing. The food was quite good, and every dish felt unique. The architecture of the restaurant is stunning as well.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    It was lovely! The waiter was awesome!

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39. KB

    KBTB

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service was perfect. 5 course Mole Tasting Menu is incredible. Great job chef!

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40. BA

    BAMdining

    Calgary

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Server was very helpful at interpreting the menu and helping choose items for one of our group- who had strong preferences. Guac was delicious! Very fresh. We enjoyed the pork belly and the mackerel, with both the beet and mushroom salads. The beets were lovely, the mushroom dish was not quite as good; lost in sauce that hid the flavours. Nice room and a big step up from taqueria style dining.

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