L'Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge
1023 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S7, Canada
Phone: (403) 960-1006
Website: https://www.lolivo.ca/
L'Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge in Calgary is a 4.8-star restaurant with 128 Google reviews, known for Meatballs and Cheesecake.
Why we love it
- Italian Cicchetti with Venetian influence
- Sophisticated but relaxed, beautiful decor, excellent wine list
- Shareable plates with attentive service
- Italian Cicchetti with Venetian influence
- Located nearby
- Sophisticated but relaxed, beautiful decor, excellent wine list
- Shareable plates with attentive service
What to Order
Meatballs
These classic Italian meatballs are a standout, praised for their flavor and satisfying texture.
"my favorite were the meatballs."
Brendan Kennedy
Cheesecake
A dessert that's as visually stunning as it is delicious, often described as a work of art.
"The Cheesecake looks like it was made by an art major and it was unreal as well."
Brendan Kennedy
Smoked Duck (on Polenta)
This dish features rich, flavorful smoked duck, often served atop creamy polenta, creating a decadent combination.
"Excellent food, best smoked duck I’ve tried in my life haha."
Arturo Romo Martinez
Duck Pasta
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender duck, noted for its depth of taste.
"I would 100% recommend the Duck pasta, it is so rich and Golden!"
Shicco Kamel
Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce
This pasta dish combines spicy sausage with a robust tomato sauce, delivering a memorable and "unreal" flavor experience.
"The spicy sausage pasta with tomato sauce is unreal..."
Arturo Romo Martinez
Fungi Appetizer
A mushroom-based appetizer that is consistently praised for its delicious flavor and quality.
"The food was delicious, my fav was the fungi appetizer..."
Mia Saleta
Mocktails
Carefully crafted non-alcoholic beverages that are well-balanced and delicious, often with thoughtful garnishes.
"The mocktails were very well done!"
Amanpreet Bhullar
Inside Scoop
- The menu is designed for sharing, so order a variety of cicchetti plates to experience different flavors.
- Consider ordering as you eat, as this is their preferred way to pace the meal.
- The restaurant offers corkage, which is a nice bonus if you have a special bottle you'd like to bring.
- While the decor is beautiful, some tables, particularly near the washroom, can detract from the experience; request a central table if possible.
- Be aware that they are not super accommodating to extensive food allergies, as stated on their menu.