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Cucina Market Bistro, Calgary, AB
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Cucina Market Bistro

4.7
4.7
661 reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
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It is our pleasure to welcome you to Cucina, our kitchen, our cuisine. Our food is based on the philosophy of “less is more”, allowing amazing ingredients to shine through preparations rooted in elegance and simplicity. Dishes are designed to be shared and enjoyed, in the same way we would on a Sunday at home.

A tavola, buon appetito!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (587) 353-6565
  • Website
    http://www.eatcucina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Batey
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please contact Cucina directly for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cucina can accommodate private parties from 2 to 60 people for seated dining or stand up cocktail events. Please refer to our website to download our Private Events Package, or contact our events coordinator directly.
  • Private party contact
    Diana Ellison: (587) 353-6565
  • Location
    Eighth Avenue Place, 515 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G1
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    Between 4th and 5th Streets SW on 8th Avenue
  • Parking Details
    We will provide a voucher for maximum of 3 hours parking. Parkade access off of 9th Ave SW between 4th & 5th St SW
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 661 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

661 Reviews

  1. DominiqueL

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good wine list with happy hour selection until 6pm. Food was excellent with a nice menu selection. I would recommend this restaurant.

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  2. CJKA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Best Italian food I’ve had in Calgary. Loved every bit of it! I ordered Salmon & Caciucco . The sauce was delicious. My friend preferred to go with their gnocchi and she was savouring every bite of it. We were talking about how delicious the food is throughout the time we were there. :) Ambience was moderately quiet unlike any other places , which was my liking. The server was really helpful and attentive! We kind of wrapped it up with their crème brûlée which was the cherry on top. Overall we had a great time !

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  3. CarlosS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome staff, good food and a great wine list. A very enjoyable experience.

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  4. DebV

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great lunch spot in downtown Calgary. Delicious mussels and great menu. Terrific service.

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  5. JeffH

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Attentive and efficient service. Excellent freshly made Italian food. Superb-tasting sauces with the pasta and parmigiana sandwich. Also good crème brûlée.

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  6. LenM

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good and it has a nice vibe to the place. When I was there it was very busy so a bit in the loud but still enjoyable.

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  7. JBinCalgary

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    It was very busy for breakfast. Food was slow to come out and wait staff were run off their feet.

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  8. Foodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and atmosphere at Cucina are always great!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant. We went for dinner at 6:30 and the restaurant was pretty quite, a few people dining, which I don’t mind! You’re not having to speak super loudly in order to have a conversation. Our waitress was very kind and always checking in on us. Food was 10/10 and good portions. I would totally go back!

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  10. DominiqueL

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent experience. I will recommend Cucina for any mealtime of the day.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience, great restaurant! Highly recommend.

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  12. foodieforsure

    Calgary

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful place to lunch 🙌🏻🥇thank you to the team for such a delightful experience! The food, the wine and the service! ALL TOP NOTCH 🏅 definitely will return 🙏🏼😊

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  13. TucaProjects

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place with great food! Service is great too.

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  14. KimberlyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just absolutely delicious pasta. The wine was excellent. Service was personal and professional.

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  15. BradM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 August 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Service was slow, particularly for a lunch hour meeting

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  16. Tanya

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great atmosphere, good service. Very good for a business lunch.

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  17. Bman

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great Italian fare. What they do have is tasty. Love the Steak Tartare! Small space and small menu but what they do have is very good!!

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  18. AGDCdatenight

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was alright, kind of pricey. Casual, low key. Location good

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 July 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I think the menu needs to be changed. It’s been to long with the same food. from going there so much over the years, I don’t enjoy the food as much.

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  20. Rashid

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience5
    Quality of the food has gone down significantly. I ordered a caesar salad and was asked if I wanted to add chicken to my salad (which was an extra whopping $16). My friend and I decided to split the chicken with our salads. Normally, the chicken that is served with the salad GOES with the salad. They brought a rotisserie chicken (I'm thinking a quarter chicken) that had nothing to do with the salad and didn't even GO with the salad.

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  21. londonjoe

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food, nice experience and welcoming staff.

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  22. DaveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and spot for a business lunch. Easy to visit and staff were well trained.

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  23. ColleenN

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences of my life. The menu offered a good selection of interesting dishes. The flavours were delicate and balanced and perfectly seasoned. I can’t wait to return!

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  24. BobO

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I find the tables very close together so the noise (other peoples conversations) are a distraction. Otherwise the service, food, etc is very good.

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  25. Luca

    Calgary

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 13 June 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Small space and excellent menu. Nice for a business meeting or friendly meal. It’s definitely on the rotation.

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  26. MarvinM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 June 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We went for our anniversary/date night and the starters were very good. Meatballs and the Caesar salad, the mains were a little bit disappointing the mussels not fresh at all with the spaghetti and the Savour the Night special "Rack of Lamb" had ok flavor but it was more like a breast plate than a rack... That being said our server was very nice and the atmosphere was relaxing.

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  27. Lauren

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    The atmosphere was nice, small and cute. We thought our food was okay, nothing wow’d us flavour wise especially for the price. Slightly disappointed.

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  28. 21BA

    Calgary

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    A very rare off-day for an otherwise fantastic and consistent restaurant.

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  29. Rodney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server was very attentive. Food was delightful and presented well.

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  30. BrianM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food in a lovely restaurant and great service and just the nice way to spend the evening.

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  31. IMJinnie

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic service, incredible menu, fair prices. Would happily return to try other things.

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  32. Connor

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Place is nice. Food was very underwhelming. Coffee was good.

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  33. ChristinaY

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a new favorite place, the food is absolutely amazing, Service was outstanding. Our Server Garett offered us the best service I have received in a very long time. Atmosphere was wonderful. we returned for breakfast the next morning because of how positive our dining experience was.

    Cucina Market BistroResponded on 25 May 2023

    Thank you for a lovely feedback, Christina! Looking forward seeing you again!

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  34. RogerZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, would totally recommend to people

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  35. Diner1

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great, friendly service from Garrett. Food was great, as always.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been here multiple times with friends, on date-nights and for work lunches and the quality of both the food and service has been excellent each time.

    Cucina Market BistroResponded on 7 May 2023

    Thank you! We look forward to your next visit.

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  37. Kathy

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and amazing chicken. Loved every bite. Also the pan Scott’s was delicious. Definitely a night to remember.

    Cucina Market BistroResponded on 28 April 2023

    Hello, Kathy Thank you for a lovely feedback. Looking forward seeing you again soon!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would highly recommend! Very fancy vibes and excellent food

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  39. RickJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    There was a small issue with the timeliness of our order, staff kept us updated on circumstances and how things were progressing. Situation was managed thoughtfully and professionally to minimize any inconvenience and potential irritation. Delays and oversights do happen, service and communication was exceptional. Food was good when it did arrive and what could have been a customer service disaster was turned into positive experience. Will definitely return for another meal.

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  40. GaryM

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great but it is tough for parties greater than about 4 people.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cucina Market Bistro using the Order Online button. Cucina Market Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (587) 353-6565.

Cucina Market Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cucina Market Bistro

Eighth Avenue Place, 515 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 4th and 5th Streets SW on 8th Avenue
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    We will provide a voucher for maximum of 3 hours parking. Parkade access off of 9th Ave SW between 4th & 5th St SW
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Batey
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.eatcucina.com/
  • Phone number
    (587) 353-6565
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please contact Cucina directly for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cucina can accommodate private parties from 2 to 60 people for seated dining or stand up cocktail events. Please refer to our website to download our Private Events Package, or contact our events coordinator directly.
  • Private party contact
    Diana Ellison: (587) 353-6565

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