"We decided to celebrate Father's Day, the day before this year, which was a Sat. When we arrived at 6pm & there were no other customers. So we had the place to ourselves, we we wondering if this gem of a place had a very big clientelle, however, by the time we left there were plenty. Wine selection was a little on the sparse side, however, we had the house red & it was very good & went well with the dinner. Thank-you Open Table. I never would have found & tried it, unless I had been a part of your email list/web site. We would go back."

Dined on 6/15/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 2 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/06/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food and excellent service. I went for lunch with a business associate and I will be coming back for dinner with my husband.

The lunch time pricing was very reasonable and everything was homemade and delicious. The owner was there and stopped to joke around with us and was very attentive.

I would definitely recommend!"

Dined on 6/06/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 3 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Worth going

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great service and excellent food, worth the visit."

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 4 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ffantastic food, service, ambience!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was my first time at this restaurant and I will definitely go back. The service was very attentive, the server was knowledgeable and accommodated my special request. The food was delicious! Lovely interior decor.

Also appreciate that there is free parking!

Highly recommend."

Dined on 5/10/2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 5 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've been to Villa Maria

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/04/2013

2009

Dined on 27/04/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We've been to Villa Maria several times now and have never been disappointed. Danny and his wife and son make a great team in the kitchen and at the tables. This will definitely be a regular spot for us."

Dined on 27/04/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 6 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Our server was extremely attentive.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/04/2013

2008

Dined on 16/04/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our server was extremely attentive. I enjoyed the appetizer, the main and the wine. All in all a delightful experience"

Dined on 16/04/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 7 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Having not been there before,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 13/04/2013

2009

Dined on 13/04/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Having not been there before, we chose the spot as a central location - meeting friends from the north while we are in the south. We all enjoyed the food and atmosphere. What I especially enjoyed was the relaxed pace - not being served so quickly that you feel they are rushing. We each had a different dish and each one was delicious. We all asked each other, "Would you order that again?" and everyone said yes. The only other comment I can make is I wish there more vegetables - a stalk of broccoli, some carrot and a tiny potato was the offering. Cut the carrots and add more broccoli please!
We'll be going again!"

Dined on 13/04/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 8 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food but the portion

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 05/04/2013

2010

Dined on 05/04/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food but the portion of vegetable or pasta on the entree dish is small."

Dined on 05/04/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 9 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quiet gem (when no Flames games)

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 28/03/2013

2011

Dined on 28/03/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a late dinner and had the place practically to ourselves. The waiter was super and the food was a pleasure. Best scampi in Calgary- an awesome appetizer."

Dined on 28/03/2013

2011

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Review 10 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great for Flames games. Good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/03/2013

2012

Dined on 27/03/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great for Flames games. Good food and great location."

Dined on 27/03/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 11 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, service, location

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 19/03/2013

2012

Dined on 19/03/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fresh, tasty authentic Italian food. Great personal service made us feel like we were in Tuscany. Calamari appetizer...awesome. Close to Stampede grounds to walk over to any events."

Dined on 19/03/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 12 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Disappointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 06/03/2013

2011

Dined on 06/03/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was very disappointed. I went on recommendation. I take my friend out every year for her birthday..first of all, never go on a Flames game nite. I had made a reservation and there was no table ready. All the staff was involved in getting everyone their bills, so they could get to the game. As the restaurant emptied and there were only 3 tables left, the staff was more interested in setting tables than serving. Not once were we offered any type of service without asking. That includes getting a drink, a menu, and when we did give our order, they were already out of salmon. We were not sure who our server was because we just kept asking whoever was walking by at the time. I will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone in the futureu"

Dined on 06/03/2013

2011

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Review 13 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Truly enjoyed the food from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/03/2013

2008

Dined on 02/03/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Truly enjoyed the food from the complimentary bruschetta to the creme brûlée! Wine was delicious although after our initial pour, we had to pour our own top ups. Service was very slow paced but enjoyable when received."

Dined on 02/03/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 14 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Traditional Italian American

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/03/2013

2005

Dined on 01/03/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Traditional Italian American cuisine. No surprises but very homey and satisfying."

Dined on 01/03/2013

2005

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Review 15 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfecto! We'll be back for more.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 28/02/2013

2007

Dined on 28/02/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Quiet atmosphere, but not so quiet that anyone at other tables was in our table's conversation, yet quiet enough that we didn't have to yell at each other at our own table in order to be heard. Starters: Shared Calamari Alla Napoletana-Calamari sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce and used our rolls to sop up the excellent sauce. Hot crusty sour dough Italian rolls, which were replenished without hesitation. Refreshing mista insalata tossed with olive oil and balsamic. Entrees: Pollo Maria-Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes in a rose sauce; Penne Di Mare–Pasta with shrimp, scampi and garlic in a creamy sauce; and fish of the day was melt in your mouth sole with side veggies. All delicious; served with friendly cheer by Danny."

Dined on 28/02/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good food & great service!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 27/02/2013

2010

Dined on 27/02/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Recommended by our friends , and we weren't disappointed ! Defiantly I will recommend it to our friends!"

Dined on 27/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 17 for Villa Maria - Calgary

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Cozy Italian Dinning Experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2013

2011

Dined on 14/02/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went to Villa Maria as a couple for Valentines Day and as it turned out they had a special menu for the occasion. The restaurant was fairly busy and all of the tables seemed to be configured for couples. It had a really nice vibe. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious with smaller but very appropriate portion sizes. We even had room for dessert and ordered a wonderful tiramasu which was a fitting end to a great meal. This was our first visit to Villa Maria but it won't be our last!"

Dined on 14/02/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Villa Maria - Calgary

Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

4 out of 4 recommend this product

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