Bar Gigi
★ 4.8 (236) · 
336 9 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0V6, Canada
Phone: (403) 612-4487
Bar Gigi in Calgary is a 4.8-star restaurant with 236 Google reviews, known for Scallops and Prawn Toast.
Why we love it
- Italian with creative twists
- Located near Near 9 Ave NE and Edmonton Trl
- Cozy atmosphere, intimate setting, exceptional service
- Table service with attentive and playful staff
- Italian with creative twists
- Located near Near 9 Ave NE and Edmonton Trl
- Cozy atmosphere, intimate setting, exceptional service
- Table service with attentive and playful staff
What to Order
Scallops
These scallops are consistently praised for their freshness and exquisite preparation, often described as a highlight of the menu.
"The scallops were fresh and tasty and the pasta was well seasoned and flavourful."
Andy Chiang
Prawn Toast
A standout appetizer featuring finely minced shrimp between pieces of bread, so good some diners order it twice.
"Literally everything is OUTRAGEOUSLY DELICIOUS but prawn toast and mussel is next level. We ordered prawn toast twice cuz that’s the best prawn toast we have ever had in our life."
Ashira Wong
Crispy Carrots
An unexpectedly delightful vegetable dish, these crispy carrots are a personal highlight for many, wished for in larger quantities.
"The scallops and mussels were amazing, but the one we did not expect and we thought was the highlight of our night was the crispy carrots!!! They were so so good I wish we had more!"
Febby Josephine
Mussels
Often featured as a special, these mussels are served on brioche and are noted for their stupendous flavor.
"Those muscles were stupendous. Made the whole dinner 5 star worthy. Would go again just for that."
Strozy
Pork Ribeye
A tender and juicy main course, this pork ribeye is considered one of the best by many, often served with a magical burnt onion reduction.
"Everything we had was delicious, but I especially loved the crispy squash and pappardelle. Crispy squash was a perfect level of crispy/soft, and extra tasty with the lemon. The combo of fennel sausage and Thai basil in the pappardelle was mind-blowing, such a great combo!! We wanted to lick the sauce off the plate. The pork ribeye also had a burnt onion reduction underneath it that just magic."
A Z
Crispy Squash / Squash Blossom
Whether crispy squash or squash blossoms, these dishes are praised for their perfect texture, delicate preparation, and delicious flavor often enhanced with lemon or hot honey.
"My favourite dish was the squash blossom - it was beautifully prepared, stuffed with potato and cheese, lightly battered and fried. These delicate vegetables require special preparation, and these chefs delivered on that need exceptionally."
Emily Ptak
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are essential and often need to be booked weeks in advance due to the restaurant's small size.
- The restaurant is intimate with only about 20 seats and typically offers two seatings per evening.
- Service is highly praised, with staff often providing excellent recommendations and personalized attention.
- Dishes are served one at a time, allowing diners to fully savor each plate without feeling rushed.
- The lighting can be dim, which some find adds to the cozy vibe, but others note it can cast shadows.