041 - La Viena Italian Restaurant

La Viena Italian Restaurant

2139 Kensington NW Calgary
403 283 3063

june28

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Home Made Taste

One of the best kept secrets in Calgary.

Open for Lunch Tues to Fri.
Reservations strongly recommended for suppers.

Are you looking for down to earth Italian dining experience at affordable prices?
Do you enjoy home-made pasta, bread, desserts, & entrees?
This is the restaurant for you.

From the outside, it doesn't look like a restaurant. It looks like a convenience store, but appearances are deceiving. Once you cross the threshold the environment changes significantly. This is a cozy restaurant with a very thoughtful decor. Fresh flowers & simplicity make this a very pleasant family eatery. Service is delivered by very professional and patient servers.

I had a very rich Lobster bisque to start off with. Just the right menu item to go with the fresh/warm baked rolls. My entree consisted of Filet of Sole, with baby shrimp & a garlicky tomato sauce. This is served with side of potato & mushroom/garden pepper veggie medley. The bisque is very very rich and flavorful. I think it is one of the signature dishes, if it is not, it should be. Be fore-warned, this is a very filling soup. The entree was perfect. Appearance, smell, and flavour. It is a well balanced dish. The red sauce compliments the seafood perfectly with just the right amount of garlic. The veggies are seared and retain the garden crispness. The teramisu is another signature item. A delicate desert with light blend of flavours. This needs to be slowly enjoyed and each bite savoured.

Here's the breakdown:
.service 5
.food 5
.ambiance 4
.value 5
overall rating... 4.75