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Bonterra Trattoria, Calgary, AB

Bonterra Trattoria

4.7
4.7
3776 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Italy is a country of breathtaking beauty - both the land and the people. It is this beauty that is the inspiration for Bonterra, a lively and spirited Italian Trattoria.

Chef Michael Preston prepares contemporary Italian fare with the emphasis on simple, fresh ingredients with an exciting twist. Experience the passions of Italy in our casual dining room; on our stunning Tuscan terrace; or in the Wine Room for a more private event.

Our vibrant cuisine perfectly reflects the passions, style, and gusto that is the Italian way of life.

PARKING: Complimentary three hour parking is available in the Indigo lot located behind the restaurant. Entrance to the lot is on 10th Ave SW, across from MEC. Come inside via the back entrance, and register your license plate on the Indigo tablet inside, found in front of the hostess stand.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Hazelaar
  • Catering
    Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large celebration, we can create a tailored catering package that suits your needs and budget. Please email us at events@creativeri.com
  • Private party facilities
    Make Your Event Unforgettable! Let us help you bring your vision to life. To learn more about our private event options or to schedule a tour of our space, please email us at events@creativeri.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    10 Ave. S
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot is on the East side of the restaurant and is accessible from 10th Ave S, please validate your license plate at the hostess stand. There are also plenty of parking meters along 10th and 11th Avenues.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • LATE NIGHTS LONG BITES DATE NIGHT AT BONTERRA

    CA$89.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday – $89.00 per couple Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food and intimate ambiance. Treat yourself and a special someone to an extraordinary dining experience at Bonterra Trattoria. Our Date Night for Two includes a thoughtfully curated menu, perfect for sharing and savoring together. Menu ANTIPASTI TO SHARE Marinated Olives, Prosciutto & Melon, Arancini, Grana Padano with Truffle Honey, Veal Meatballs, Shrimp Arrabbiata PRANZO (Choose 2) Spaghetti Carbonara Pancetta, Grana Padano, Chili Flakes Mushroom Risotto White Truffle Oil, Pecorino Romano, Chive Trota Seared Steelhead Trout, Prosciutto, Lentil, Sage, Lemon Manzo Braised Beef Short Rib, Salsa Verde, Mashed Potato, Roasted Carrots DOLCE TO SHARE A sampling of our favorite Italian delicacies – the perfect sweet ending to your night. Make it a night to remember with a deliciously romantic dinner that’s just as special as the company you keep.

What 3,776 people are saying

Bonterra Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Great for fine wines

  • Calgary

    Romantic

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bonterra Trattoria in Calgary offers an exquisite dining experience with "fantastic food," "impeccable service," and a "beautiful patio." Guests rave about the "amazing carbonara" and the "impressive wine list." The ambiance is "inviting," making it perfect for both "romantic dinners" and "special celebrations." Highly recommended for a delightful Italian feast.
3,776 Reviews
  1. Daryl

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming to Bonterra for many years ... great food, great staff, it never disappoints! Highly recommended.
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Daryl, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience and that you are such a loyal guest of ours. We look forward to your next visit for another fantastic dinner! Warmest of days, Bonterra Team

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  2. Matthew

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Bonterra was great, Shane was awesome as well and added some great touches such as sharing suggestions and his personal favorites (which we did try). We learned about this establishment through YYC EXP and we were impressed and will be back. The only issue, which was actually what changed on Open Table and not due to Bonterra, was the prepayment for the YYC EXP booking. This confused both myself and the establishment about the prepaid portion so we had to separate the extra goodies we ordered. Our experience was fantastic, the setting was amazing, and the food was perfect. We're already recommending Bonterra to friends and family. Thanks for a great experience!

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  3. Taylor

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent. Food, service and ambiance was top notch.
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance; it’s our goal to make every aspect of your experience exceptional. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding visit Best regards, Bonterra Family

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Calgary14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bonterra is one of my favourites and today was a business meeting vs personal and it was a great experience. Food was great and service was great too.
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Bonterra is one of your favorites and that your business meeting was a great experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed both the food and the service; we strive to make every visit memorable, whether for personal or professional occasions. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Bonterra Family

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  5. Andrea

    Calgary9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I tried Bonterra for the yyc food expo and the tasting menu was amazing. Our server was attentive and our food was so delicious. I’ll definitely be back in the summer to check out the patio!
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hello Andrea, Thank you so much for joining us during the YYC Food Expo and for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tasting menu and that our team provided attentive service; it’s what we strive for every day. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back this summer to experience our patio. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy great food and drinks in the sunshine. See you soon! Warmly, Bonterra Team

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  6. Stan

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved being able to have no hassle free parking, waiter was great and so was the food!!
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hello Stan, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Bonterra. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the convenience of our hassle-free parking, and that our team provided excellent service along with delicious food; that’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. Let us know when you’re in next; we’d love to make your next meal just as enjoyable. Warm regards, Bonterra Team

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  7. Brad

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience highly recommend this restaurant, great food, great environment, great service
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hello Brad, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed every aspect of your experience; from our food and atmosphere to the service. Reviews like yours motivate our team to continue delivering memorable dining experiences. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for another exceptional visit. Warm regards, Bonterra Team

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  8. Trevor

    Edmonton2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is like Google reviews to keep your business at high star rating. That without question is the worst menu I have ever seen. This place is strictly a glorified pub at best. Staff is amazing but not worth it at all
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Trevor, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I would like to speak with you personally, as this is not the feedback we usually get and never have we received "pub" as a description from our guests. Feedback is important to us, so with your notes hopefully I can share it with our team and understand your view a little clearer. Please reach out to me personally at lisa.k@bonterra.ca Warm regards, Lisa Kulyk General Manager

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  9. Robyn

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic, loved the decor and service was outstanding.
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hello Robyn, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed every aspect of your visit; from our flavorful dishes to the inviting ambiance and exceptional service. Creating complete dining experiences like yours is exactly what we strive for. Our team will be thrilled to know they contributed to your memorable evening. We'd be honored to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Bonterra Family

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  10. Marta

    Calgary4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a YYC food and wine experience dinner and it was delicious and an incredible value we hadn't tried this place before, so figured this was the perfect way to give it a try. Our serve Anton was wonderful, he provided plenty of advice about the menu and helped us with a wine choice. We sampled a couple reds, trying to find what we're looking for, but ended up choosing a Chablis instead. The reason my overall review was 4/5 was because the wine came at room temp. It took until almost desert for it to cool down. We didn't make a big deal about it because he had been so helpful trying to find us a good choice, but I have to say that paying 90+ $ for a bottle of warm wine was really disappointing. The food was excellent start to finish, we had the endive salad, we each tried one of the mains and then the two desert choices. All were really excellent. We added the veal meatballs just because we wanted some meat as well 10/10.
    Bonterra TrattoriaResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for joining us for the YYC Food Experience and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit with us, from the endive salad to the veal meatballs and desserts. It’s wonderful to know Anton’s guidance enhanced your evening; we’ll be sure to recognize him for his attentive service. We sincerely apologize for the oversight with the Chablis temperature; this isn’t the standard we aim for, and we appreciate your patience. Your note helps us improve, and we’ve already shared this with our team to ensure proper chilling protocols are reinforced. We look forward to welcoming you back for another impeccable experience very soon. Best regards, Bonterra Family

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FAQs

Bonterra Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 262-8480.

Bonterra Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 3776 OpenTable diners.

Bonterra Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bonterra Trattoria

1016 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1K2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10 Ave. S
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot is on the East side of the restaurant and is accessible from 10th Ave S, please validate your license plate at the hostess stand. There are also plenty of parking meters along 10th and 11th Avenues.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Hazelaar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large celebration, we can create a tailored catering package that suits your needs and budget. Please email us at events@creativeri.com
  • Private party facilities
    Make Your Event Unforgettable! Let us help you bring your vision to life. To learn more about our private event options or to schedule a tour of our space, please email us at events@creativeri.com
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