Buffo Ristorante

4.3

513 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for business meals
Charming

Housed within Saks Fifth Avenue at Chinook Centre, Buffo celebrates the simplicity and generosity of Italian cooking. The Buffo menu features timeless classics showcasing quality ingredients, from soul-satisfying pizzas and handmade pastas, to local meats and seafood. The menu also encourages sharing with its wide selection of antipasti, charcuterie, and vegetables. Buffo nods to classic osterias found throughout Italy, where traditional recipes and old-world cooking techniques transcend trends and are honoured throughout generations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 351-2316
Website
http://www.buffocalgary.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
In addition to the large, energetic dining room and bar, Buffo features two private dining rooms – Aglio and Olio – that are perfect for celebrations among family and friends. From baby showers and graduations to Nonna’s 80th birthday, Buffo is ready to host your group’s next major milestone in authentic Italian style.
Private party contact
Matt Barciak : (403) 770-2275

Location
6455 Macleod Trail SW Unit 2Y, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
Macleod Trail, closest intersection will be on 58th Ave 5th
Parking details
Free Parking. Easiest and closest parking will be on the west side of Chinook mall closest to 5th street
Public transit
Chinook LRT
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Three-course Prix Fixe
Dec 31, 2024 only
For our à la carte menu, please select a Standard Reservation. Ring in the New Year with a delicious dinner! Dig into our three-course prix fixe for $50 which includes your choice of starter, main, and dessert. Or enjoy these dishes à la carte! Featuring fresh ingredients and mouthwatering flavours, it’s safe to say you’ll be saying goodbye to 2024 with a meal to remember! Book your table today!
New Year's Eve Two-course Prix Fixe
Dec 31, 2024 only
For our à la carte menu, please select a Standard Reservation. Ring in the New Year with a delicious dinner! Dig into our two-course prix fixe for $38 which includes your choice of starter and main. Or enjoy these dishes à la carte! Featuring fresh ingredients and mouthwatering flavours, it’s safe to say you’ll be saying goodbye to 2024 with a meal to remember! Book your table today!

Offers

Half-priced Wine
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Every Wednesday, treat yourself to 50% off all bottles of wine at Buffo! Whether you want to catch up with friends or are planning a dreamy date night, we invite you to come sip, swirl and savour your favourite blends. From crisp and refreshing whites to juicy and full-bodied reds, there’s a perfect pairing for every dish. Looking for half-priced wine and it’s not Wednesday? Thursday to Tuesday Buffo also offers 50% off our cellar select wine list! So no matter what day you’re visiting, we have a bottle of vino with your name on it. Cheers!
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Need an excuse to drink and be merry? Join us at Buffo Tues–Sat from 2–6pm and take advantage of our Happy Hour specials! Featuring $5 drinks and a variety of shareables, Buffo Happy Hour is all about tasty sips and bites that are easy on the wallet.
Pasta Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
After a long day of work or a busy afternoon of shopping, relax and let us do the cooking! Join us in the restaurant and enjoy a bowl of fresh pasta, all made in-house! Fill up without emptying your pockets with $7 off all pastas every Wednesday. From Maccheroni Bolognese to Ricotta Gnocchi, we have oodles of noodles to choose from!

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Calgary / Southern Alberta
Good for business meals
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Good for special occasions
Calgary
Good for business meals
Calgary
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Buffo Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful space," attentive service, and "delicious food." Known for its "authentic Italian experience," patrons rave about the in-house pasta and Buffo bread. Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, the overall atmosphere and warm staff make it a "neighborhood gem."

513 Reviews

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Josephine
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We got there at 2:30pm in a Friday. It took about 15 minutes to get a menu. Our seat was pointed out instead of us being shown( I think this was due to being understaffed). The waiter was nice, a gentleman. The meal was nice for the price but the plating was not well done. I ordered theee kids French fries and chicken fingers and it was brought without Ketchup. Generally, it was a fair service , fair meal.
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tanis
Calgary
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love this restaurant! Food is amazing and the decor is so charming. Has become our go to for date nights and getting together with friends!
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Kara
VIP
Calgary
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They kept mixing our orders up, we had to keep asking for cutlery and for side plates, calamari showed that the greaser fried needs to be cleaned very badly, brusetta is better from a grocery store. Apple pie was super small super dry and the coating from the cast iron pan was stuck to it, Tiramisu was dry and almost gelatin like. We kept having to ask for a box for my daughter’s leftover pizza. They had us in a back room and I think kept forgetting about us. Last time we went tiramisu was really good so I think it was just old this time.
Buffo RistoranteResponded on November 26, 2024
Hi Kara, thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the missteps during your visit, as this is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll be addressing these issues with our team to ensure a smoother experience in the future. If you would like to discuss your experience with us further, please send us a note through our website. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon for a better experience.
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Christina
VIP
Calgary
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A neighbourhood gem. We love visiting Buffo and try to go once a week. The staff are lovely and the food is excellent!
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Crystal
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around. Very considerate with my gluten free allergy. The service was very good and they didn’t mind that we sat around and chatted long after we finished and paid.
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Myron
Calgary
57 reviews
3.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food is actually pretty good on the server was great but the length of time to get your food is way too long and this is my experience from this restaurant every time. Also the wine selections are something that you would get at Denny’s just saying – – for an Italian restaurant they need to improve the selections and not have overpriced bottles of wine on 50% off that are mediocre choices – – at least have something reasonable
Buffo RistoranteResponded on November 21, 2024
Hi Myron, thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback, so that we can continue to refine our guests’ dining experience. We hope to host you again soon for a better experience with us. Thank you.
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Joe
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service made the date a success. Thank you. It wasn’t her first visit to the restaurant, but we enjoyed trying new things. Will be back!
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Tracy
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was ok. We were able to visit and have a leisure dinner but overall it was a 3.
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tanis
Calgary
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just love the food and ambience at Buffo! Always our go to place for date nights!
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kym
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful little place with delicious food, wonderful service and comfortable chairs. We already made a second reservation!
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FAQs

Buffo Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 351-2316.

Buffo Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

Buffo Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

6455 Macleod Trail SW Unit 2Y, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8

Additional information

Cross street
Macleod Trail, closest intersection will be on 58th Ave 5th
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking. Easiest and closest parking will be on the west side of Chinook mall closest to 5th street
Public transit
Chinook LRT
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buffocalgary.com/
Phone number
(403) 351-2316
Private party facilities
In addition to the large, energetic dining room and bar, Buffo features two private dining rooms – Aglio and Olio – that are perfect for celebrations among family and friends. From baby showers and graduations to Nonna’s 80th birthday, Buffo is ready to host your group’s next major milestone in authentic Italian style.
Private party contact
Matt Barciak : (403) 770-2275

Gift card

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Buffo Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

New Year's Eve Three-course Prix Fixe

New Year's Eve Two-course Prix Fixe

Offers

Half-priced Wine

Happy Hour

Pasta Wednesdays

Menu

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buffo Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buffo Ristorante restaurant rated?

Does Buffo Ristorante offer gift cards?

Is Buffo Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card