Pacini Calgary Northeast

I always love this restaurant , happy to see that they put all their breads out again- one of the reasons why I love this place too. Very intimate, very good ambiance and superb food. Not to mention staff were nice too. I had the feast for two that comes with a steak and it was sooo good. One of the Italian restaurants I would always want to come back to!

We came here for dinner today. We made a reservation and it was our first visit to this restaurant. My sister in law was raving about this place and has been bugging us to try it out. So we finally decided to try it out. The restaurant was not overly busy. There was probably 6 tables occupied when we got there. We had a party of 8 (4 Adults and 4 kids). The hostess was very friendly and greeted us when we walked in. She walked us over to our tables. The bread open bar station was decent. Had a grilling station in the middle where you could grill your break of choice. There was a a bunch of different butter flavours, olive oil and balsamic. The restaurant ambiance is very nice. They really make it look like an upscale restaurant. Lets get to the food!! Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza - This is worst pizza I've ever had. The pizza dough taste more like bread. The crust was not airy or crispy and the pizza sauce tasted like it came out of a can. I can't believe I'am saying this but it seriously lacked salt. Caesar Salad - This was pretty much the only hit of our meal. That is not saying much as well. It wasn't over dressed and the lettuce was fresh. Had cheese and some kind of crispy meat that had the texture of beef jerky. Penne Primavera - This dish was so bland. I didn't taste any pesto not even a hint. There was no Kalmata olives in it or green onions. The combinations of the Kale, arugula, and tomatoes just didn't seem to go well together. The kale stems were very present and made it chewy. Serious lacking flavour in this dish. Grain-fed Veal Scallopini di parma - This was not good at all. The veal tasted like a cheap cut of beef. This dish was also very bland. For the price of this dish it was a huge disappointment. There are lots of better iItalian restaurants in Calgary. I can see the guest at the hotel coming here for the convenience. But personally I would not drive all the way out there to eat. Service was good but the food was horrible. We will never come back here or recommend it to anyone we know.

We came here for a quick work lunch as it was in the area. We were some of the first customers to arrive for lunch, so getting a table for our large group was no problem. The service was very fast and friendly, and food arrived fairly quickly for the size of our group. I opted for a grilled chicken and roasted vegetable dish. The chicken was nice and tender, but didn't really have a standout flavour. The garlic sauce that came on top was also very bland. I opted for a mixed vegetable side which I found a bit soggy due to all the mushrooms and kale, but the flavour was ok. The highlight of the dish was the grilled zucchini and peppers which were very good. I also thought the grilled lemon was a nice touch. They have a very unique bread bar in the restaurant, with several types of bread that customers can top with flavoured butter, and toast on a large open grill in the centre of the restaurant. They also have balsamic vinegar and oil available for dipping. Overall, it was ok for a quick work lunch but it was not a standout experience.

Was an overall quiet place for lunch today (besides the awkward 1st date happening at the table beside us where the guy would not stop talking at 100 miles per hour about his teaching job, his thoughts on the principal, and his lectures... poor girl.) The bread bar was tasty. I ordered the linguine alfredo with chicken. To be honest it had no flavor so i doused it with pepper and salt. It ended up gaving me an upset stomach but i have eaten here before and it is a delightful little place but id have to say the breakfast is much better then the lunch.

Italian food done right. I havent been in years and when we came in the staff were genial. I ordered the carbonara and it was so creamy. Better yet is their open bread bar! Where they have a large variety of breads and butters and an open grill. The expirence is one of a kind. I always feel that this restaurant should be way busier especially with the service it offers. If you are in Calgary Pacinis is a must.

What a hidden little gem this restaurant is. There is a private party room, and a very nice lounge as well as a very large dining room. I completely loved toasting the bread on the grill.. The food was was excellent, all of us had a different meal, and the 9 of us each said the meals were excellent. The waiting staff were awesome. Highly recommend