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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.6
4.6
2329 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Executive Chef Domenic Tudda spent his childhood years learning of Italian cuisine while his family owned and operated Stromboli's restaurant in Calgary. He furthered his education by undergoing extensive culinary training in Italy and has been able to continue his parent's legacy of bringing unique and incredibly authentic Italian dining to Calgarians. One of the most revered of these ventures is Ristorante Pulcinella, where Domenic first earned distinction when his international training crossed borders and entered Calgary in the spring of 2006. One of the few APN (Associazione Pizzaioli Napolitani) certified pizzerias in the world, Domenic has been able to showcase his culinary skills, incredible wine knowledge, and passion for Italian cuisine to provide Calgary with a truly artistic, original and delicious experience not soon to be forgotten. Certainly not your classical North American pizza, it's definitely different, but definitely delicious.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary. <br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella is celebrated for its "amazing pizza & pasta" and authentic Italian flavors. Guests enjoy the stylish yet casual atmosphere and praise the "excellent service." Highlights include the arancini, Neapolitan pizza, and a delightful patio. While some find it noisy, the flavorful menu and friendly staff make it a standout choice.

2,329 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hosted a birthday dinner- excellent venue with great variety of food where you could have conversation- totally recommend.

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  2. Becky

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Mike was fantastic! The food was perfection once again.

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  3. Rolf

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pulcinella remains one of my favourites. The food and service are consistently good. The ambiance is warm and bustling. It can get noisy, but the experience is worth it! Highly recommended!

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  4. Premier Staffing Agency

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really not great… gnocchi was overcooked and mushy . The best was the pizza but it was very average. The soup was so salty… it was hard to eat.

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  5. Paolo

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ottimo! Very authentic… a must try We’ll definitely be back again

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  6. Michele

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza was a bit salty, which was too bad. I eat here before and it was delicious, I must have been unlucky. The server was amazing. The restaurant has a nice vibe. It is quite pricy.

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  7. Dorian

    Calgary

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly and not overbearing. Food course timing was perfect. Kitchen made allergy accommodations without any fuss.

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  8. Pamela

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here many times before with amazing service and was completely disappointed with the service tonight. Very long waits between courses, with regular apologies, but no action. Our server was so busy bartending that he seemed to forget about us.

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  9. Mark

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing as always, best Neapolitan pizza in the city.

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  10. MerliR

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and very nice ambiance . Thank you

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FAQs

Pulcinella does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Pulcinella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 283-1166.

Pulcinella is rated 4.6 stars by 2329 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pulcinella

1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kensington Road NW
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large amount of street parking available, as well as a very affordable parkade at the end of the block.
  • Public transit
    Pulcinella is only a 10 minute walk from the Sunnyside C-train station, and there are many city buses which pass through this popular and lively area just outside of downtown Calgary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Domenic Tudda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 283-1166
  • Catering
    We offer an extensive catering menu, which also includes items not listed on our regular dining menu, that will provide you with a fantastic Italian cuisine for your upcoming event. <br />Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to put together a package for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Book Pulcinella for your private event! Pulcinella will close it's doors to the public to host private events. Book either the main floor of Pulcinella or our upper floor- or both! Available for lunch and dinner events any day of the week. Please call us directly, and we would be more than happy to provide you with more information about this great, private space and corresponding menu options.
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