Il Sogno is an upscale Italian restaurant located in the heart of the historic DeWaal Block in the community of Bridgeland just minutes away from down town Calgary. We welcome you to come and experience our contemporary menu influenced by the flavors of Italy while enjoying richness of the IL Sogno dining room. Accented by pre-existing 14 feet pressed tin ceilings and original hardwood floors, this historical venue provides the perfect ambience for a memorial dining experience. Lose yourself in both style and comfort while indulging in exquisite food and exceptional service. Il Sogno has received a great deal of recognition Most recently, Il Sogno was recognized with the “Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence”(2006, 2007), “Top Fine Dining in Calgary” (Where Magazine, 2006), “ Most Romantic” and “Worth the Splurge” Restaurant (Avenue Magazine’s Annual Food Awards, 2008) and CAA/ AAA “4 Diamond” rating.
"I've always loved Il Sogno but was a bit disappointed with this visit. Not with the service, which was lovely, but with the food. The quality just wasn't as top notch as it has been previously. The radicchio salad needed either more pear, or a sweet dressing to counter the bitterness of the radicchio. The halibut special was perfectly cooked - nice crust, soft moist fish, but was underseasoned. Other diners echoed my "good but not fabulous" feeling about the food."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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"The restaurant was great and the atmosphere was great and our waitress was very knowledgeable on all the food that was brought to the table. The food was good and even tho we had ordered the chef special and had no clue what to expect for our courses it was great. I would deff go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Outstanding food and service! Wonderful ambience tables are spaced out nicely so you are not on top of your neighbour We will be sure to return very soon!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Food was excellent. Menu was creative. Decor and ambience were very nice. Service was mostly good - waitress was a bit slow with refurbishing wine - didn't really seem to get it. And once we paid the bill - forget about any chance of water refills."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Enjoyed a fabulous dinner with outstanding service on Saturday, April 28. You absolutely must try the Chef's 'Surprise' Menu. The adventure was worth every mouth watering morsel. We'll return soon!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The calamari appetizer was quite good,the cauliflour fritters were doughy. Caprese salad was very good but on the small side for the price. My main of scallops and pork belly consisted of two smallish scallops and a piece of pork which was 1" X 1" X 1.5" accompanied by a third of a cup of white beans of which some were still hard. Needless to say I was still hungry when I left and I'm not a huge eater. I will not recommend this restaurant for this reason. I'm really tired of paying big bucks, $400 for four diners, and leaving the establishment hungry."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Ambience is quiet and comfortable. Server was wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful. Food was exceptional!!! My mouth is still watering a week later! Can't wait to come back."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My second visit to Il Sogno and it was fantastic in all regards. The food was excellent, as was the service. Our server, Dino took great care of us. O love the character of the building and can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Will be visiting again soon."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"Why is the seating always have to be "side by side table" what about a seating every second table when it's not too busy? Been there 3 times and the maître D. always trying to use tables in the same corner next to each other....... .........no privacy for any romantic or whatever chat!!!!!! Will not return. The lamb, was excellent last Friday 2013-03-29"
Dined on 29/03/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Had a lovely dinner at Il Sogno. It was quite quiet--our waiter said they were normally busier on a Friday evening. Service was slow, but not painfully so. We had a nice, relaxing meal with great food and wine."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The restaurant food is very good, only need to improve their wine list, there are only a few options, almost nothing from Chile or Argentina wines, and the other point is the fact that they are not prepared to receive family with kids, they don't have a kids menu and even a child high seat."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Very good, but somehow a little disappointing. IMHO needs a makeover before too long. Not many customers - always a bad sign - esp on a Friday night in a booming city. Been here many times before but I think its gradually losing its sparkle. Needs the "Ramsay treatment" to raise its standards to meet higher end market expectations. Its a tough business."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Love this place though it would be nice if they updated the menu. Had a great birthday dinner with excellent service and very good food. Also brought a large group to dine a few weeks back--had the chef menu and the wine pairings served by an entertaining and knowledgeable waiter. Was enjoyed by all."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"EXCELLENT FOOD.....ENJOYED EVERY BITE. QUIET AND ATTENTIVE SERVER..LORAN? UNDERSTAND THE EXECUTIVE CHEF IS LEAVING....TOOOO BAD.... NOT EASILY REPLACED. HAVE BEEN HERE FEW TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS....FOOD ALWAYS PERFECTION."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Il Sogno was great. My boyfriend and I have been here before and were blown away by the service and quality of food we received on both occasions. Our reservation was for quite late at night on valentines day and I credit the day for the reason why the restaurant was as noisy as it was. The first time we went it was very quiet and few people were dining at that time. Would highly recommend; we ordered the chef's special both times and it was definitely worth the price on both occasions."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We've celebrated many occasions at Il Sogno. It's our favourite restaurant. The food and service have been consistently fabulous on each and every visit."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I love the relaxed feel of this place - I definitely will return often - the Chef Surprise is always a dining pleasure and the wines are paired amicably."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We were SO excited to finally make it to this resturant unfortunately, it was disappointing:(
The appetizers and service was amazing!!! Dinner on the other hand was disappointing (we had the lamb) it was cooked to perfection as far as being tender however, too bad it had no flavour. Thank goodness there was a little bit of glaze around it and salt on the table otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to manage the few bite that we did have. My husband loaded his with salt and pepper to get through it as he was starving. I couldn't do more then a few bites.
We had a lovely evening as far as a romantic sitting only wish our dinner experience was just as lovely:("
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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"I love this restaurant for lunch. It is not too busy, has amazing food. I often come with a friend, order two starters a pasta and a main and we split them all for some wondful, varied favors.. I have the waiters pick the wine pairings and it seems fun for them and great for us too."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Wine selection was a bit depleted. It took about 3-4 selections before we found one that they actually has on hand. However, the server was very gracious about the whole thing."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The service is impeccable and the food is simply DIVINE!! The room is quiet, but the tables are well spaced... makes for a perfect date night out. You will not be disappointed."
Dined on 29/12/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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