Barbarella

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   Stephanie

   Calgary16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time eating here and it was just as delicious as the first! Do not miss the tomato hazelnut dip (mix that with the burrata), the ravioli (add shrimp), the lemon pasta, the broccoli and the lemon brûlée dessert. Great wine list also.
   

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   paul VIP

   Calgary3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Server was amazing, a little loud but knew that going in.
   

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   Tracy

   Calgary15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely love this place! It has a great vibe and is located in an excellent area. The cod was incredible, and the gluten-free Tiramisu was amazing! The Tiramisu is quite large, so sharing is definitely a good option. I also appreciate the interior layout; the mezzanine provides a more intimate dining experience and a view of the main floor, Stephen Avenue, and 2nd Street.
   

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   Rick VIP

   Seattle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fast becoming our go to place. Great Food and service❤️
   

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   Alex

   Calgary5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We visited a few days ago, and I have mixed feelings. 1. **Great atmosphere, but very noisy.** 2. **A general (safe) menu.** While nothing truly “wowed” me in terms of taste, the food was okay. The service was good. As noted, it’s more of a bar setting—a great place to come with friends, grab pizza and wine, and enjoy the vibe. I tried the YYC EXP 3-course menu—it was good, but not great. - **Carpaccio:** A bit heavy on the vinegar. I’d prefer less to better taste the meat itself. The pairing was great, though. - **Ravioli:** Very good, but there was too much butter. - **Dessert:** It was good. **Overall:** It’s a fantastic spot to visit with friends, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a family outing.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Alex, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our YYC Experience and overall visit. We've passed your insights to our head chef for consideration and look forward to hosting you again soon!
   

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   Ewa

   Dublin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really amazing experience, server was extremely accommodating to our group of 8 people and 2 kids. Would go back. Happy hour is also extremely well priced.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Ewa, thank you for leaving us a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and Noah's great service was a highlight. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Lilla VIP

   Hawaii5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   The hostess seated my son and I in the private dining room because he is 15 years old and according to her minors are not allowed to sit in the restaurant tables surrounding the bar or basically any other part of the restaurant. Yet, the customers sitting in the private dining room where we had to sit, were drinking alcohol around us. I came to this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, but the hostess had zero compassion and only cared about enforcing a policy. Thank you for making us feel so un-welcomed. If minors are not welcomed in this restaurant then that should be made clear at the time of the reservation. I am more than happy to take my money and child to another restaurant. Needless to say I will not be returning.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Lilla, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're disappointed to hear that your visit was not what it should've been. We take great pride in making our guests feel welcome from the moment they step through our doors. Minors are welcome at Barbarella daily until 9:30pm, and can be seated at all tables within the restaurant with the exception of our bar area. We apologize if there was any miscommunication around this and that we could not accommodate your preferred table on this occasion. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your dining experience with your son. If you would like to speak to a manager further on this, please connect with us at info@barbarellabar.ca and our team will be in touch with you shortly!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good atmosphere, food and service. I would definitely come again.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago

   Hi! Thank you for leaving us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to Barbarella! If you haven't already please join us for happy hour between 2:00-5:00pm any day of the week for half off all pizza and drinks. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress Barett (sp?) did a great job, attentive and great with details and food allergies. Regular menu and YYC expo menu were great. Nice vibe. We sat upstairs where it was quieter and more intimate.
   

   BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago

   Hi there! thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed our YYC Expo offering and Brett's service made it extra memorable - we've passed your kind words to her. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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    Yolanda

    Calgary20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Babarbella offers the best happy hour deals! We devoured their fantastic pizzas and drinks, both at half off — such an amazing deal. The service was superb, and our server was incredibly patient with us, even with our indecisiveness. His bright smile made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was fantastic, with stylish decor that provided a relaxing and laid-back Sunday vibe. Highly recommend for a perfect dining experience 👍👍
    

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    BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago

    Hi Yolanda, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled you enjoyed our happy hour - it really is a steal of a deal - and Iain's service was memorable! We hope you'll visit us again soon!
    

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