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The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
The Belvedere Dining room and Lounge is elegant, luxurious and discreet; traversing between cosmopolitan chic and presidential power lunches. Often it's said that board meetings could be held here as quorum has so easily been met. Awards and reviews have placed The Belvedere as "The Best Restaurant Overall" in Calgary; routinely in the top ten in Canada and for the past ten years by the Wine Spectator Magazine as having one of the top wine lists worldwide. The Belvedere is as renowned for its exceptional service and deft handling of its accomplished clientele as it is for the wonderfully wrought food.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(33)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(40)
- fit for foodies(38)
- romantic(36)
- notable wine list(33)
- great for lunch(18)
- good for groups(13)
The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Business Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service and memorable food experience. Very quiet and perfect spot for an after hours business dinner."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lunch at the Belvedere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had not been to the Belvedere for a long time but I will be going back soon. It was a perfect lunch I could not find anything to criticize."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Business lunch. Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Business lunch. Food was great and service was very good. We enjoyed it very much."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 4 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sophistication in Calgary
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a change to find a restaurant with white table cloths, no TVs, wine decanters and quiet enough to be able to speak to each other. The food was interesting and of a high standard. I will be dining here again for sure."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find for a dinner out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great find for a dinner out with great friends or that one special person for a romantic setting. I would highly recommend this restaurant, great atmosphere and the service was very good."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The quality of service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The quality of service and food is always fantastic."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an absolutely fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an absolutely fantastic meal! I had heard of this restaurant for a number of years and regret that I had not tried it before now. We will be back."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!! The 7 course chef's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing!! The 7 course chef's menu was simply Outstanding!"
Dined on 28/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"always perfect!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent! Had a great time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent! Had a great time with the significant other enjoying Big Taste Calgary. Left with a full stomach and a lighter wallet. But totally worth the priced paid and definitely will be back sometime in the future."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for a lunch for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for a lunch for a business meeting. Very quiet, easy to have a decent conversation. The food was good. Our waiter was great."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went there for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went there for a business lunch (group of 5). Their service was too slow, it took 2 hours to get out of there. The food taste great but portions were too small. I am not big eater usually I have 6' subway for lunch and feel full. Although every body took 3 course meal, everyone was joking about going to get a sub afterwards."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2012
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Review 13 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A beautiful inset decor set
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A beautiful inset decor set against a exposed brick walls gives the restaurant a very modern, clean feel while the brick reminds that there is history in this building. A wonderful charm of this upscale and intimate restaurant. Friendly, polite and knowledgeable staff kept us laughing and informed of the details of each of the delectable treats that came our way. We were made to feel is if we were old friends to all of the staff from the moment we crossed the threshold.
The food was an magnificent! From the amuse bouche to the last bite of sticky toffee pudding. The Duck Dargret was second to none. The wine pairings were perfect and we look forward to returning.
We attended as part of The Big Taste so enjoyed a set, prix fix menu."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and the service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and the service were both outstanding. Francois knows how to serve with diplomacy, timing, and elegance. This is the second time I've been to this restaurant in a month and I think it has become my favourite restaurant in Calgary"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best French restaurants in Calgary, reasonably priced, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely go back"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good, very enjoyable,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good, very enjoyable, very expensive :-)"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2006
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Review 17 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very friendly and good food as usual."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not veggie-friendly
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We like fresh, plant-based food, but we sure didn't find it here! The vegetarian bowl was bland and unimaginative, and the bison stroganoff was too short on mushrooms and long on dry, tasteless meat (although the sauce was very nice). We were very disappointed with the food, although the service and ambiance were lovely. Maybe if you're more of a carnivore."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food and presentation.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food and presentation. Spent Valentine's at this place and each table was a couple of 2. Very romantic. Had a great Montrealer waiter named Francois who added further "accent" to this already esteemed French restaurant. Bravo."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I was very impressed with this restaurant. My wife and I frequent many in the city. This restaurant was particularly refreshing due to its genuine feel and nostalgic decor."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had not been to Belvedere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had not been to Belvedere for quite some time. Although we arrived somewhat early, the lounge and dining side were deserted. By the time we left 2 hours latest there were perhaps 3 tables. Service was fine, soup of the day resembled dishwater with as little flavour or taste. Monkfish was terrible but the lamb was good. Won't be back anytime soon. Based on the food I can see why the place was emptya. Little value for the very high price."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2009
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Review 22 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great conversations!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice restaurant - great food, service, ambiance. Best place in downtown Calgary to conduct business over a meal - i.e. nobody sitting in your lap from nearby tables, and you can actually conduct a conversation with your meal companions without raising your voice."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my first time to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my first time to the Belvedere and went there with an out-of-town client for lunch based on the recommendations that I got from work colleagues. A great experience! I will definitely be back."
Dined on 23/01/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Belvedere Restaurant & Lounge
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate