Great service every time with delicious drinks and dishes! The staff are welcoming and the owner is super friendly and always around to say hello to the guests! The atmosphere is cozy with beautiful Italian designs inside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Fries, Margherita Pizza, Minestrone Soup
CitrusCactus
My family has been eating here for many years. This restaurant has by far the best pizza I’ve ever had in my entire life. Amazing pastas as well. Great service. 5 stars across the board. We hope to see them re-open soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
Carmello B
The wife and I love coming here for every special occasion. We found this place when we were living in Bridgeland and have been coming back here for the last 6 years. We love the food and customer service. We always get the same thing. Calamari, gnocchi, pizza del pollo and sometimes are nutella pizza desert. We found what foods we love here and will continue to come back for years to come.
Brela Consulting
Four of us had a fabulous dinner at this neighbourhood gem last night. Service was excellent....and the food was even better. Delicious pizzas, calamari and salads. Atmosphere is very conducive to conversation and the restaurant is very comfortable. Yum.
Taylor Giannelia
Easily my favorite Italian restaurant in Calgary. The food is authentic and fresh, the atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious. Highly recommend the gnocchi.
pattihX7356KH
LDV fungi et procuitto was my favourite pizza. Unfortunately it has changed completely. They replaced the procuitto with ham slices. And the cheese is not better. The pizza was very wet.
Dario Facca
Old school atmosphere with friendly prompt service and excellent food. Combine that with the upbeat vibe of brigeland, and you have a winner. People were there with family and friends and looked like a decent date night spot. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabrese Pizza
Pup Zivvy
Went here for the first time because the first place that wanted to go to had an extremely long wait time and was quite hungry so didn’t want to wait there and decided to come here since had such a high rating and some really great review. Boy was I wrong!We arrived and no one greeted us at first and then once we told the hostess that we didn’t have a reservation they put us in a table that was in a corner of the restaurant that was barely big enough for the food we order, the hostess said that if a table came available she would move us, we saw quite a few open up but never once did she come back and deliver on her promise. Once the waiter came to get out order he seem like he was in a rush and when asked to see if they had anything non-alcoholic he provide me with a beer that tasted like beer but no alcohol which was fine but tasted disgusting, the waiter should’ve provided me with the other options before I had to ask half way through my meal.Also the waiter never provided a second menu and felt like was rushing us to make a decision on the food and also when getting the bill he was giving the feeling like he deserved a tip but honestly if the machine could’ve allowed me to skip it I would’ve unfortunately I could only give the lowest which was 18% which I think is not right and should give the option of either a custom tip or no tip at all.Won’t be back, don’t recommend and will be definitely doing the wait for the other place when I am craving wood oven pizza
Malka Labell
Took my daughter to LDV for date night and she insisted on the Margarita pizza and Calamari which were both delicious. I had the tortellini with pesto creme sauce and the whole meal was superb.
C L
I celebrated my birthday here with a large group. I had ordered a Shirley Temple (virgin) and a non-alcoholic Peroni. I emphasized to the server that I cannot have alcohol but wanted something to cheers my friends with.The non-alcoholic Peroni was delicious! Tasted just like a regular beer. I ordered a second. Upon its arrival I took it to each table to cheers my friends but it wasn’t until my gf noticed at the last table that it wasn’t non-alcoholic and I immediately felt the buzz. I’m 5 months pregnant and this was not okay. I understand mistakes happen but nothing was done by the server or management to rectify this situation.Now that’s not the sole reason for my 1 star review. We used to come here pre-COVID many times as they always accommodated our large parties and had great food and service. Regarding the food, I have to completely agree with the previous reviewer but seeing how management responded I’m not going to bother going into detail.When it came to bill time, we all got separate cheques for our drinks only. We politely asked our server why the food wasn’t added on to each bill and she said she’d bring out the manager to answer our question. Rather than thanking us for our patronage or asking how our experience was, the female manager was very rude and made me feel bad that we didn’t request for separate cheques ahead of time. I’ve been in the service industry for many years and was shocked that a manager could talk to a customer like that. This will be our last visit sadly.
For any visitors to the restaurant with lactose or dairy allergies, you will be disappointed with the pizza. The pizza here needs cheese, because without it the poor quality of toppings really shows. At most places I'm happy ordering a cheese-less pizza and hardly notice I'm missing out, or better yet go to places who have dairy free cheese options which is a bonus. No alternative cheese options at LDV, and sadly my cheese-less pizza from LDV was empty without it: sauce, one tiny piece of sliced pepper and about two small pieces of meat on each slice. I was looking to order a pizza with lots of toppings, but most only had the option for one meat and one veggie. There are much better pizza places in Calgary with a variety of pizzas to choose from and higher quality + amount of toppings.
Deyrdre Szyndrowski
The venue itself is wonderful. They were very accommodating for a private event. Having heard good things about the food, I was quite disappointed.The pasta sauces were bland and very generic. The bread served with the bruschetta was delicious, the bruschetta itself less than stellar. The calamari was just bland. The pizza had potential, but may have been rushed due to the volume for the event; the crust was very under done.The tiramisu was MAGNIFICENT! So light and delicious and the serving was very generous.
Kaz Kaz
Honestly very surprised by the amazing food and service. This restaurant is a must see and I would highly recommend. Atmosphere is spectacular and the people make you want to come back. 10/10 would go back!
Christina
We had a staff Christmas party here in their private room. We ate a set menu, family-style. All the food was amazing - the calamari was so tender and the ravioli was fresh and flavourful. We had another pasta dish, two kinds of pizza and several appetizers. The foods were well-balanced and perfectly made. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Willow Walker
We were professionally greeted in the foyer by May, a co-owner of LDV restaurant. She and her husband, Claudio, recently took over the restaurant. They have an extensive food and beverage background. Added to the kitchen is a trained chef of Roman heritage.We were seated immediately and offered flat or carbonated water. We ordered pizza which arrived within 10 minutes, freshly made. The Margherita and Vegetarian were tasty with a light crust amply-loaded. May also delighted us with samples of her private-label hot peppers.We enjoyed 1 glass of wine and 2 beer. Total bill was ~ $65 + tip.For an easy night out with excellent food and service and, I would highly recommend LDV. If you are a sports fan, TVs are often broadcasting popular sports sans volume.Street parking along 1 Ave is free after 6 pm.Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza is on the menu.Parking: Street
Great service every time with delicious drinks and dishes! The staff are welcoming and the owner is super friendly and always around to say hello to the guests! The atmosphere is cozy with beautiful Italian designs inside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Fries, Margherita Pizza, Minestrone Soup
My family has been eating here for many years. This restaurant has by far the best pizza I’ve ever had in my entire life. Amazing pastas as well. Great service. 5 stars across the board. We hope to see them re-open soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
The wife and I love coming here for every special occasion. We found this place when we were living in Bridgeland and have been coming back here for the last 6 years. We love the food and customer service. We always get the same thing. Calamari, gnocchi, pizza del pollo and sometimes are nutella pizza desert. We found what foods we love here and will continue to come back for years to come.
Four of us had a fabulous dinner at this neighbourhood gem last night. Service was excellent....and the food was even better. Delicious pizzas, calamari and salads. Atmosphere is very conducive to conversation and the restaurant is very comfortable. Yum.
Easily my favorite Italian restaurant in Calgary. The food is authentic and fresh, the atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious. Highly recommend the gnocchi.
LDV fungi et procuitto was my favourite pizza. Unfortunately it has changed completely. They replaced the procuitto with ham slices. And the cheese is not better. The pizza was very wet.
Old school atmosphere with friendly prompt service and excellent food. Combine that with the upbeat vibe of brigeland, and you have a winner. People were there with family and friends and looked like a decent date night spot. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabrese Pizza
Went here for the first time because the first place that wanted to go to had an extremely long wait time and was quite hungry so didn’t want to wait there and decided to come here since had such a high rating and some really great review. Boy was I wrong!We arrived and no one greeted us at first and then once we told the hostess that we didn’t have a reservation they put us in a table that was in a corner of the restaurant that was barely big enough for the food we order, the hostess said that if a table came available she would move us, we saw quite a few open up but never once did she come back and deliver on her promise. Once the waiter came to get out order he seem like he was in a rush and when asked to see if they had anything non-alcoholic he provide me with a beer that tasted like beer but no alcohol which was fine but tasted disgusting, the waiter should’ve provided me with the other options before I had to ask half way through my meal.Also the waiter never provided a second menu and felt like was rushing us to make a decision on the food and also when getting the bill he was giving the feeling like he deserved a tip but honestly if the machine could’ve allowed me to skip it I would’ve unfortunately I could only give the lowest which was 18% which I think is not right and should give the option of either a custom tip or no tip at all.Won’t be back, don’t recommend and will be definitely doing the wait for the other place when I am craving wood oven pizza
Took my daughter to LDV for date night and she insisted on the Margarita pizza and Calamari which were both delicious. I had the tortellini with pesto creme sauce and the whole meal was superb.
I celebrated my birthday here with a large group. I had ordered a Shirley Temple (virgin) and a non-alcoholic Peroni. I emphasized to the server that I cannot have alcohol but wanted something to cheers my friends with.The non-alcoholic Peroni was delicious! Tasted just like a regular beer. I ordered a second. Upon its arrival I took it to each table to cheers my friends but it wasn’t until my gf noticed at the last table that it wasn’t non-alcoholic and I immediately felt the buzz. I’m 5 months pregnant and this was not okay. I understand mistakes happen but nothing was done by the server or management to rectify this situation.Now that’s not the sole reason for my 1 star review. We used to come here pre-COVID many times as they always accommodated our large parties and had great food and service. Regarding the food, I have to completely agree with the previous reviewer but seeing how management responded I’m not going to bother going into detail.When it came to bill time, we all got separate cheques for our drinks only. We politely asked our server why the food wasn’t added on to each bill and she said she’d bring out the manager to answer our question. Rather than thanking us for our patronage or asking how our experience was, the female manager was very rude and made me feel bad that we didn’t request for separate cheques ahead of time. I’ve been in the service industry for many years and was shocked that a manager could talk to a customer like that. This will be our last visit sadly.
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For any visitors to the restaurant with lactose or dairy allergies, you will be disappointed with the pizza. The pizza here needs cheese, because without it the poor quality of toppings really shows. At most places I'm happy ordering a cheese-less pizza and hardly notice I'm missing out, or better yet go to places who have dairy free cheese options which is a bonus. No alternative cheese options at LDV, and sadly my cheese-less pizza from LDV was empty without it: sauce, one tiny piece of sliced pepper and about two small pieces of meat on each slice. I was looking to order a pizza with lots of toppings, but most only had the option for one meat and one veggie. There are much better pizza places in Calgary with a variety of pizzas to choose from and higher quality + amount of toppings.
The venue itself is wonderful. They were very accommodating for a private event. Having heard good things about the food, I was quite disappointed.The pasta sauces were bland and very generic. The bread served with the bruschetta was delicious, the bruschetta itself less than stellar. The calamari was just bland. The pizza had potential, but may have been rushed due to the volume for the event; the crust was very under done.The tiramisu was MAGNIFICENT! So light and delicious and the serving was very generous.
Honestly very surprised by the amazing food and service. This restaurant is a must see and I would highly recommend. Atmosphere is spectacular and the people make you want to come back. 10/10 would go back!
We had a staff Christmas party here in their private room. We ate a set menu, family-style. All the food was amazing - the calamari was so tender and the ravioli was fresh and flavourful. We had another pasta dish, two kinds of pizza and several appetizers. The foods were well-balanced and perfectly made. I highly recommend this restaurant!
We were professionally greeted in the foyer by May, a co-owner of LDV restaurant. She and her husband, Claudio, recently took over the restaurant. They have an extensive food and beverage background. Added to the kitchen is a trained chef of Roman heritage.We were seated immediately and offered flat or carbonated water. We ordered pizza which arrived within 10 minutes, freshly made. The Margherita and Vegetarian were tasty with a light crust amply-loaded. May also delighted us with samples of her private-label hot peppers.We enjoyed 1 glass of wine and 2 beer. Total bill was ~ $65 + tip.For an easy night out with excellent food and service and, I would highly recommend LDV. If you are a sports fan, TVs are often broadcasting popular sports sans volume.Street parking along 1 Ave is free after 6 pm.Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza is on the menu.Parking: Street