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Pulcinella, Calgary, AB

Pulcinella

4.6 (2409)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
1147 Kensington Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 2,409 people are saying

Pulcinella 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pulcinella delights with "authentic Italian flavors" and exceptional service. Guests rave about their "margarita pizza" and "wonderful wine selection." While some dishes like the arancini and bruschetta received mixed reviews, the "upstairs patio" and "friendly staff" consistently shine. A welcoming atmosphere makes this a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors.
2,409 Reviews
  1. Claire

    Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Pulcinella. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a great evening.

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  2. Steph

    Calgary / Southern Alberta14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I wouldn’t recommend to be honest. The pesto was very bland and the carbonara was sweet which was odd. The gnocchi was good as was the bolognaise (according to my husband and son). The arancini was excellent but bruschetta was terrible, soggy, and the greens on top were wilted. The upstairs patio was delightful, and the service was great.

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  3. Jo-Anna

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is authentic and delicious! Service was great, and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. My favourite place to bring friends from out of town to and local friends. Highly recommend. Jo👍💖

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  4. Nycole

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service from start to finish. We were given a table with a view of the lively street. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food was pretty good/above average in taste and quality for what we ordered - we both had pizzas and shared a tiramisu. Would return again.

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  5. Barb

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been there before and had excellent service. Our appetizer calamari came out cold so we sent back. Our waiter seemed new and a bit nervous but pleasant. Food was ok but honestly the spaghetti was not that great. Pizza was very messy to eat. The managers or owners seemed very busy and felt a bad vibe coming in from the start. No smiles or welcome or thanks for coming in. When going to an Italian restaurant there should be a feeling of welcoming to your home. It’s up to you to set the vibe. It was all just business and I could see it in their faces and the staff as well. Cheer up group.

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  6. Catherine

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, the best margarita pizza I've had since Naples. So good. The market is lovely as well. Such a perfect place to visit and eat wonderful food.

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  7. Ursula VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting the city and needed a nice place to eat dinner. Delicious food and wine.

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  8. Juana

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love going to Pulcinella, never disappoints! Service was great and the food was amazing

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  9. KOHE

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience! The food was good. And the tiramisu was delicious!

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  10. Ian VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to this restaurant alot and have always enjoyed it. Was disappointed this evening. The food was good but took a long time to arrive and in the process the communication from the staff was poor. It started with the wine - our server had trouble opening the bottle and eventually said "I'll get another bottle" but returned to the table with the bottle uncorked. To us it did not appear that she came back with a "new bottle" as she arrived with it opened and no cork.... The wine was fine, but the process failed. If you are going to say you a bringing a new bottle - then do that. We then received our starters and a starter for another table... we had to flag down staff to let them know we received food that was not ours. - no explanation and we really did not get an apology. Then we waited for our main course that felt like an eternity.

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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 2409 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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
  • 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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