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Schultzie · 10-04-2008, 07:21 PM

Has anyone here been to Sorrentino's on Sirocco drive? If you have, what did you think of it? Was the food good?

The reason I ask is because I'm having some friends come in from out of town and wanted to take them to a nice (Italian) restaurant, so any reviews of the place would be great.

Also, if you have any recommendations on other restaurants (preferably around the same area that Sorrentino's is in), let me have them!

Thanks!

Kipper is King · 10-04-2008, 07:38 PM

I was there a couple years ago. I haven't been back. I just did not think it was anything special. Also, it was overpriced.

Phanuthier · 10-04-2008, 07:41 PM

Yeah alot of people say Sorrentinos is overrated and overpriced. Those little Italian mom and pop restraunts are usually the best.

sadora · 10-04-2008, 11:14 PM

You want Italian, there's two really good restaurants you have to try.

La Dolce Vita

http://www.calgaryplus.ca/bars_resta...storante/91560

& Buon Giorno

http://www.calgaryplus.ca/bars_resta...italiano/90164

Both are a bit on the pricey side, (Buon Giorno is more reasonable) but what you can expect out of both is good, honest Italian food that's fresh and full of flavour.

Coach · 10-05-2008, 12:40 AM

I take my girlfirend to sorrentino's quite a bit. Ya its a bit over priced, but the food is decent. The biggest draw for us is you can substitute any pasta for gluten-free pasta, and my girlfriend is a celiac

edn88 · 10-05-2008, 12:59 AM

My wife and I have been a few times, I would agree that it was nothing remarkable, but i think that the price was fair. I would say that if you leave near there, it is worth checking out. I think that I remember that there is a good view of the city from some the tables

Thunderball · 10-05-2008, 01:33 AM

Sorrentino's was not impressive at all when I was there a couple years ago. Overpriced, and average.

I echo La Dolce Vita, and suggest La Brezza and La Piccola Napoli

corporatejay · 10-05-2008, 01:43 AM

San Remo is also pretty good.

flip · 10-05-2008, 10:06 AM

I've heard good things about this place: (da guido's)

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=guido's%20calgary&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

As I've mentioned before the best Italian joint in the city is Lina's Italian market, which BTW is just a couple of blocks away from Da Guido's.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=l...-8&sa=N&tab=wl

It is more of a grocery store with a cafe but their Sicilian Canolis and pizza is the best in the city and is right up there with my Nonna's cooking.

The Ditch · 10-05-2008, 10:09 AM

Another vote for La Dolce Vita, love the food there.

troutman · 10-05-2008, 10:12 AM

It's ok for a chain restaurant (they are also in EDM). Unless you live in the area, I wouldn't go out of the way to go there.

I forget the name, but there is a great Italian place up Edmonton Trail (near the Body Shop).

Coach · 10-05-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by troutman

It's ok for a chain restaurant (they are also in EDM). Unless you live in the area, I wouldn't go out of the way to go there.

I forget the name, but there is a great Italian place up Edmonton Trail (near the Body Shop).

I think I know the one youre talking about. Im pretty sure its closed down. Just a little place in the corner of a building?

Nancy · 10-05-2008, 10:41 AM

If you live "On The Hill" (Signal Hill, Coach Hill, Strathcona, Aspen, etc.) and want to go for italian within the 'hood, the alternative to Sorentinos is Why Not Italian in the Strathcona shopping centre. Despite its name, it is actually a real italian-run restaurant with some authentic fare. We've had some good meals there and also some average. Though, the last time we were there I noticed all the kitchen staff now seemed to be asian, so perhaps that does not bode well for the future.

narbeZ · 10-05-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyC

I think I know the one you're talking about. Im pretty sure its closed down. Just a little place in the corner of a building?

Definitely not closed down. The name of the restaurant is Sandro's pizzeria, my favorite restaurant in Calgary. At least that's what I think of when I think of a small restaurant in an industrial district down Edmonton trail

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Coach · 10-05-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by narbeZ

Definitely not closed down. The name of the restaurant is Sandro's pizzeria, my favorite restaurant in Calgary. At least that's what I think of when I think of a small restaurant in an industrial district down Edmonton trail

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O ok no there was one up kinda near Henry Viney arena that I cant remember the name for. It was just a little mom and pop place

chid · 10-05-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyC

O ok no there was one up kinda near Henry Viney arena that I cant remember the name for. It was just a little mom and pop place

Was it La Trattoria? I've been there a few times, definitely a mom and pop place with GREAT Italian food, I'd recommend going there.

troutman · 10-05-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

If you live "On The Hill" (Signal Hill, Coach Hill, Strathcona, Aspen, etc.) and want to go for italian within the 'hood, the alternative to Sorentinos is Why Not Italian in the Strathcona shopping centre. Despite its name, it is actually a real italian-run restaurant with some authentic fare. We've had some good meals there and also some average. Though, the last time we were there I noticed all the kitchen staff now seemed to be asian, so perhaps that does not bode well for the future.

Good call - we had some good meals there - great waiters from Spain.