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Barbarella, CALGARY, AB

Barbarella

4.7
4.7
1830 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
#110, 700 - 2 STREET SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2W2

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    8th Avenue and 2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Aperitivo Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us daily between 2–5 PM and enjoy 50% off all beverages—yes, that includes bottles of wine—plus half-price pizzas. It’s the perfect excuse to unwind, catch up, and treat yourself.
    Aperitivo Hour Photo

Private dining

What 1,830 people are saying

Barbarella 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Calgary

    Most Booked

  • Calgary

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella impresses with "consistently great food," friendly and attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. Highlights include "excellent happy hour deals," "fantastic pizzas," and "superb ravioli." While table selection can be an issue, the vibrant setting and innovative dishes make it "one of the best restaurants in Calgary."
1,830 Reviews
  1. Derek VIP

    Calgary25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue and excellent food. Top notch service. Highly recommended.
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Derek, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed dining with us, we're delighted our food and service left a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  2. Irina

    Calgary1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t write negative reviews but this time I was very disappointed with the hostesses and the way Barbarella treat reservations! I made reservation three days in advance but as it turned out reservations are not treated with a priority. We were seated on the second floor staring at a big screen which hurt our eyes. When I asked the hostess why they put us there, she said that they were very busy now with walk-ins and that the main floor was reserved for them. If we wanted to be there we should have requested it at the time of the reservation. Well, Barbarella, common sense is that reservations should be treated with a priority over walk-ins. However, it seems that common sense is « by request only ». I didn’t request to stare at a hockey game all night either, but I was forced to. If I wanted to watch sports on my Saturday night, I would have stayed at home or go to a sports bar. I chose Barbarella over the many other places in Calgary and took the time to make a reservation which many others didn’t but I did not receive the treatment that I deserve. It is very unlikely to recommend or visit this place again.
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Irina, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your visit to Barbarella did not meet your expectations and we were not able to accommodate your seating preference on this occasion. We strive to ensure all guests — especially those who take the time to reserve in advance — feel prioritized and well taken care of. Booking a reservation guarantees a table in the restaurant, we encourage all guests to let us know their seating preferences and we try our absolute best to accommodate. We acknowledge the frustration and disappointment you felt, your feedback is valuable to us and has been shared with our management as well as host team to improve guest services. We do hope you give us another chance to provide a better experience!

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  3. Nïsse

    Vancouver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Love it here, consistently great food. Happy hour is an awesome value.

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  4. rasna VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and drinks were great but we found the food to be a bit disappointing. The price and the value don't quite match up for us and everything seemed to be a bit bland. Can't say we would come back here again unfortunately unless it was just for a drink on the patio.
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Rasna, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted that our service and drinks left a great impression, but disappointed to hear our food missed the mark. If you would be so kind as to provide further insights on specific dishes that could be improved, we would love to pass your feedback to our head chef for consideration. You can reach us at info@barbarellabar.ca, we hope to hear from you!

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  5. Carrie

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding and the portions were generous!
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Carrie, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the visit and our food left an impression. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best service and experience! We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Jennie

    Calgary22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a Happy Hour bottle of wine prior to our dinner reservation. Great selection of wines, servers were fun and friendly. Fun atmosphere
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jennie, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you had a fantastic time at Barbarella and enjoyed a bottle of wine during happy hour before your dinner plans. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  7. Julia VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, our experience at Barbarella was memorable, delicious and fun! From Bree, the GM, who helped with our food and drinks to Paige and Seamus who took care of us from start to finish. The service was on point, the ambience was bright, modern and stylish and the food and drinks were great! See you next time!
    BarbarellaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Julia, thank you for leaving us a wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Barbarella and Bree's, Paige & Seamus's service left a lasting impression! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  8. Irene

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Krista, was outstanding. She was very attentive, friendly and answered our questions and was very helpful in helping us to decide which items to get. We were not disappointed. For dessert, she recommended the lemon tart and tiramisu, so we got both. Great decisions! The food was excellent and the ambience was great. Thank you for the delicious food and excellent service!
    BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Irene, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leaving us a 5-star review. We're delighted that you enjoyed dining with us and Krista's service was a highlight of the visit - we're lucky to have her on the team! If you haven't already, please join us any day of the week between 2:00-5:00pm to enjoy half off all pizza and drinks during happy hour. We hope to see you soon!

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  9. Galina

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, excellent service. Happy Hour is good value.
    BarbarellaResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Galina, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're delighted you enjoyed happy hour with us, it really is a steal of a deal! Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best food and service. We hope to host you again soon!

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  10. Katherine

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Barbarella was outstanding, great environment, great drink, great food and amazing service, our server Joshua L was amazing. Thank you.
    BarbarellaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Katherine, thank you for leaving us a glowing 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time dining with us and Joshua's service was a highlight. Your feedback motivates us to keep providing the best food and service. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.
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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
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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