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CHARCUT

"Top Chef" season 1 finalist, Connie DeSousa Co-Chef / Owner of this new restaurant located in Downtown Calgary. Featuring urban-rustic cuisine with a custom-built rotisserie and charbroiler, vintage-style slicer and hand-crafted charcuterie eating bar. A contemporary and inviting gathering place, CHARCUT combines local chef-driven cuisine with Italian and Country French accents. Ingredients are sourced from small, local artisan farmers and ranchers, with herbs harvested daily from its own garden, minimizing the miles food travels. Open late night with a full menu.
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554 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(554 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 554 reviews
5 stars
(242)
4 stars
(220)
3 stars
(67)
2 stars
(22)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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  • fit for foodies(382)
  • special occasion(262)
  • hot spot(232)
  • great for lunch(188)
  • good for groups(185)
  • notable wine list(97)
CHARCUT Reviews List
Review 1 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Exceptional food and service. Very knowledgeable
Staff.
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Dined on 6/17/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Father's Day dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took my father here for Father's Day and the food, SERVICE, and everything was just so amazing. I love it here. Prolly the best meals in Calgary I've ever had."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Father's Day gathering

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service and food were great, but the very best, the desserts. Make sure you leave a little room for something sweet."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Two nights in a row

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"There are very few places that we would dare venture two days in a row. But Charcut, at any time of the day, is fantastic."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best late night find in Calgary

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"There is no other fine dine establishment in Calgary that has their full menu and bar service available past midnight. Charcut provides a much needed service, and to top it off, the food and service is always excellent. Thank you ."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Not sure if it's the acoustics, the closeness of the tables, or... but it's very loud and difficult to have a business discussion. This venue is best for office gatherings."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great as always!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have never had a bad meal at Charcut. It is one of my favourite Calgary restaurants. Wonderful food. Wonderful people."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"my friends love their french fries, I like how quickly we are served and how on time we can return to work during the lunch hour.
Food is of course real good.
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Dined on 6/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 9 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Slow lunch service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Although Charcut boasts a 45 minute in-and-out lunch special, my last visit was way too long for a business day lunch.
Arriving with a 12:30 p.m. reservation for three, we waited 15 minutes to be seated. Once we were seated there were no apologies on the delay (or why there was a delay... they just seated us like normal). After being seated it took an additional 15 minutes until we spoke with our server (not his fault, his table beside us had a ton of questions). All in all, the lunch took about 1.5 hours. Food was great and our server was awesome (William I believe), but I was dissapointed with the staff at the hostess stand.
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Dined on 6/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 10 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was our first time and the service was perfect. Our server was friendly, prompt and not pushy. The dill cucumber salad had great tangy flavours."
Dined on 6/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent over all experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was amazing and the service was great. The chefs often send out complementary 'tastes' of random things. My favorite part and what made the restaurant romantic and/or good for large groups is that everything is easily shared. They like the family style dining and it makes the restaurant really homey. I would not reccomend this place if you are a vegitarian. Most of the meals are meat centric but you could make due."
Dined on 6/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Unique Menu

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Dined on 6/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They had a great but small/condensed menu. Their dishes were all unique but recognizable which made the experience pleasant. One thing to note that while their menu changes constantly, they seem to have many different items that are centred around a particular meat. For example the day I was there both their "lunch" specials had were pork based which meant that only a handful of alternatives were left. It's not a problem, but something to be aware of."
Dined on 6/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must to try

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutely wonderful food, service. This is my 3rd time twice for lunch and once for dinner. Each visit was amazing. I will go back again and again!!"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding!

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Dined on 6/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Everything was perfect. Could not ask for a better meal, nicer wines, or more creative cocktails. This place is a gem."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 15 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Gone downhill since last visit

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Dined on 6/09/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went for dinner in a return visit few nights ago.
The food and menu had not changed since our last visit few years back and the food was lacklustre.
The quality of food was still good but preparation was no different chain like milestones next door.
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Dined on 6/09/2013
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Review 16 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great evening

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a stay action weekend. Charcut made our Friday night a memorable one. The menu provided us with some unique choices, the service was superb and the food was tasty, perfectly cooked and presented well."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 17 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Expensive with small portions

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was our anniversary, and no special treatment was received even when mentioned on reservation. Portions of food were very small and very expensive. We went to the restaurant as a recommendation and due to high price would not return. Also parking is an additional charge and was expensive as is situated downtown. The steak was not enough food for a grown man, the chicken and russet potatoes however were great. The cheesecake dessert was excellent however for $8 a piece the portion size was absurd. They do however have a good wine selection, and Skyy vodka as their house brand, but beer selection is not good."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent!

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Dined on 6/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"returning customer, I love the food and so did my guest! I also really like that the chairs are very comfortable!"
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

FABULOUS!!

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had been wanting to try Charcut for quite some time! I live in vancouver so when I had an upcoming work trip planned for Calgary, I knew I had to dine there!!
The food was fantastic and every single server was attentive and service oriented. I loved their friendly, laid back approach as it was relatable and not stuffy. Our server really knew her stuff about the menu and was great at giving recommendations. You could tell she was really passionate about her job.
I loved the entire experience and can't wait to visit again. I really wanted to go back for lunch the next day!!
Thanks for the great time."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 6/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent, ambience and location is great. Service was poor, and although I love the food and the atmosphere I will only give them one more chance. I would prefer bad food and great service then great food and poor service."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 21 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love the Germain, love Charcut. Excellent food, great service, just make sure to get there a bit early or request a quieter table, preferably by the window or in a corner as some of the tables can be a bit cozy with neighbors."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 22 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Disappointed with the service

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I used to love coming here for lunch because you would get your food quickly and be out and back to work in a good amount of time. We came here on a Friday at 1:30. We had reservations for 3. It took over an hour for our food to come out! We even ordered the lunch menu with the guarantee that we would be fed and out of the restaurant in 45 mins or less. What frustrates me is that it wasn't busy, I'd say half full, and yet it took an hour to get our food? How hard is it to make fries and a sandwich? That's what we ordered. The food was delicious, but was it worth the wait? We didn't get any compensation from management either. True, we didn't make a fuss, but I didn't think we had to."
Dined on 5/31/2013
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Review 23 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What restaurants should aspire to!

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband and I recently went to CharCut for our anniversary and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was incredible! The service was probably the best I've experience, ever! The Executive Chef Connie even made the rounds to all of the tables to check in and offer her assistance! Thanks for an amazing experience. I cannot wait for an excuse to return to Calgary and go there again. This is truely what restaurants should aspire to be!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 24 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gourmet Soup & Sandwich

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Gourmet soup and sandwich was a bright spot on a rainy, cold spring day. For a very low price for downtown Calgary we had a tasty bowl of corn chowder soup, an incomparable beef sandwich, parmesan french fries and 2 chocolate chip cookies. We were greeted at the door with a smile and the server was very attentive. Charcut is a great place to go for lunch."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 25 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Too much meat!

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A girlfriend and I ordered the chef 's choice platter. While the meat was good, it was only meat and not balanced with cheese or bread, olives, etc. we luckily ordered 2 salads which balanced our meal.i feel that the amount of food on the chef's platter was enough for 4 persons and we could have been advised of that by the server."
Dined on 5/31/2013
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Review 26 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good Times

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"That Chicken was the best I have ever had in my life. Thanks so much!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!!!

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, great ambiance, great service!!!!"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 28 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Lunch!

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love their lunch sandwiches~! Definitely coming back!!!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 29 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lunch experience

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Dined on 5/29/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The ambience for lunch is excellent, and the food quality is very good. However, while I understand lunch hours are busy, it did take over 45 minutes to get our lunch served. It was lucky we had extra time."
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One word...excellent!

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had lunch there with co-workers for 8 people. Mostly everything was perfect. Order taking, service, time for food to be delivered, quality and taste of food....everything was at an outstanding level.
Only one minor issue, when the waitress came to get our bill, she didn't say that gratuity was already added on. So we ended up paying more since we added a tip. I did get a call from them later to tell us about over-billing us and they glady agreed to return the extra, which they did after some back and forth on the phone.
But overall, excellent and delicious food and service!"
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 31 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, great atmosphere

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife and I were looking for a good restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere to have a nice dinner. We had heard a lot about Charcut so decided to give it a try.
The service was excellent from start to finish. We had to call to push back our reservation because we had a minor maintenance issue at our house. When we arrived the hostess remembered who we were and asked us if everything got sorted out. Our server was very helpful and informative, and she showed great enthusiasm for the menu.
The food was great (we had the "butchers cut" steak, pork chop and duck fat poutine-family style) and selection of wines by the glass made for a fun night of tasting different wines with our food.
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Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 32 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Meat, meat, and more meat!

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Vegetarians be forewarned, this is not your restaurant. However, if you love meat and potatoes, Charcut is your dream come true! The menu is simple, exemplary cooks of various meats prepared extremely well. Portions are generous and well priced. Their wine list is not very extensive, but the offerings are well throughout.
Service was lovely, not above and beyond but still friendly. But I went on a Monday night so I'm wondering if they had the training staff on.
Overall the food is amazing and I would definitely go back! I have a long mental list of items I still want to try!"
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 33 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We felt the food was adequate but not exceptional. Chicken was dry and over done while the beef and pork were on the fatty side. Presentation was excellent as we shared the combination 4 persons."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 34 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

BEST restaurant in Calgary

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance is TOP NOTCH here. Excellent cocktail list and very robust beer and wine lists that pair perfectly with a very eclectic, and fun menu that is done perfectly. Highly recommended for a celebratory occasion, or just a night out. Definitely a gem in Calgary."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Meat lovers paradise!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was outstanding from start to finish, having never been to Charcut before everything was explained quickly and simply. Food was amazing although portions on small side for price. We loved it but wouldn't be able to go often because it's expensive, that's why I stated above for special occasion. I don't like tables so close together, when I made the reservation I asked for a quiet table and we were seated right beside another table, a foot away."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 36 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful experience as always

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love Charcut. It never ceases to amaze. The food is delicious, unique, and interesting, with flavours that spark conversation."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 37 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Charcut

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have eaten here a number of times and it continues to be one of my favourite places in Calgary to eat."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 38 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

finally

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"After years of wanting to go I finally got together with my foodie ex and made it down. First time I've been to a restaurant operated by a celebrity chef that said chef was working. Food was original, very delicious and surprisingly reasonably priced. To have an amazing food nerd experience including 2 drinks, appetizer, desserts and coffee for just over $100 before tip is a rare thing. And we took food home so the portions (though I could have eaten 4 of those amazing cheezecakes) were more than adequate. All in all an excellent experience and we'll worth the wait."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 39 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Hands down some of the best food in the city!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 40 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

service

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"table service was poor, food quality was fair at best - it did not meet my expectations - my chk number was 4839. I would not recommend or return."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 41 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Sisters lunch

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Now that I work downtown again, it can be both a struggle and a delight to find restaurants within walking distance of my work, boast a good but not too pricy menu and can give fast enough service for my 1-hour-only lunches. With that knowledge, my sister recommended CHARCUT.
Besides the modern decor, the first thing I appreciated was our server. She was genuinely bubbly and ready to help, whether it be offering advice on the food or topping up our water. We ended up ordering the two lunch specials to share because they sounded great, came with cookies (hello!) and promised to fit within a 45min time-frame. Perfect.
Conclusion: I will definitely go back. Stellar customer service, tasty food and superb company (sister bias pending)."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 42 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

always a treat

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"another great meal at Charcut - the menu is very diverse allowing something for everyone. The fact that Connie comes around and chats is always special and the fact that Sheldon was there and did the same was a very pleasant surprise."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 43 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

amazing....

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You simply must go and experience Charcut."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 44 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

overpriced mediocre

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the reservation was made online. alergies were mentioned. no knowledge of allergies was acknowledged. the menu had few items that were edible. the roast beef was a second choice. minimum size was 8oz. 3oz were fat and gristle. no sides for allergie sufferers.
wine list was OK.
service was OK, but upon realizing his lack of options, the waiter became disinterested.
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Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 45 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Expected more for the price tag

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was our first visit to Charcut and we were looking very forward to our visit based on the menu online. We shared the pretzel appy which was good and each had the steak. The glass of wine I ordered was not a 5oz pour as expected and because of slow service, did not stay for dessert. Unfortunately we didn't experience anything very special here."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 46 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went for Mother's Day. I've been to Charcut about 7-8 times now, and it's fantastic. Kind of wanted to see a bit of a different menu, but it was delicious as always.
The wait staff seemed a bit slower, not really on the ball like they normally are. We managed a relatively early reservation, so it wasn't really that busy."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 47 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not was I was looking for

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was very excited to come to Charcut. Went out for my birthday dinner with my wife and was disappointed. The noise level was way too high and the food was not as good as I had hoped for. My expectations may have been way too high. The duck fat poutine was not good at all. My wife and I didn't even finish the small order.
the only saving grace was the grade-A service."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had an amazing time at CHARCUT! Everything was fantastic from the service to the amazing food. It made for a great birthday dinner for my girlfriend. It was nice chatting with one of the chef's.... She even sent us out a little desert to take back to our room! we had a wonderful evening and we will be back next time we are in Calgary."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 49 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great service, atmosphere and food!

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Booked Charcut for a staff lunch appreciation for 10 colleagues. Service was outstanding, food quality and taste was great and the price was appropriate. Great gem, and highly recommended from all 10 of us. The Guiness Ice Cream was OUTSTANDING!!!!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 50 for CHARCUT
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"words cannot even express how delicious the charcut burger is as a late-night find. absolutely fantastic. service late night is great, drinks are well prepared. it is very rare to find a place to go late night in Calgary, and with charcut open there is no reason to go anywhere else."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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