Calgary has a new Italian restaurant to put on the map. La Torino Trattoria has officially opened in Lake Bonavista and the focus is simple. Fresh ingredients. Traditional recipes. Familiar Italian flavours done with care.

The concept is inspired by the food of the Italian countryside. Slow-cooked sauces, handmade-style pastas, rustic mains, and warm hospitality all play a part. It is designed to feel welcoming for everyday dinners and still polished enough for a nice night out.

What La Torino Is All About

La Torino introduces itself as a place built around heritage cooking. Think comfort-forward dishes, good olive oil, fresh herbs, and recipes that lean into Italian simplicity.

The room has a timeless feel with soft lighting and an inviting layout. Nothing too formal. Just calm, warm, and easy to settle into.

A Look at the Menu

The menu is broad with plenty of classic Italian choices to work your way through.

Antipasti

• Calamari with house marinara

• Italian veal meatballs

• Arancini with cheese

• Beef carpaccio with Parmesan

• Burrata with heirloom tomatoes

Salads

• Caprese with buffalo mozzarella

• Caesar with Grana Padano

• Roasted beet salad with goat cheese and pistachios

Pasta

• Seafood fettuccine with shrimp, salmon, and scallops

• Pumpkin squash ravioli in cranberry sage brown butter

• Linguine carbonara with pancetta

• Veal Bolognese over pappardelle

Pizza

• Margherita

• Prosciutto with arugula

• Diavola with spicy salami

• Pollo Arrosto with roasted chicken and olives

• Torino with Italian sausage and roasted fennel

Mains

• Beef tenderloin with red wine jus

• Braised short ribs with cheesy polenta

• Pistachio crusted lamb rack

• Chilean seabass with pea risotto

• Chicken Supreme with mushroom risotto

Desserts

Tiramisu, cannoli, lemon cheesecake. All the essentials.

Happy Hour

From Wednesday to Friday, La Torino offers 15 percent off antipasti, pizza, and wine bottles between 2 pm and 5 pm.

A nice option for an easy late lunch or relaxed early evening.

Location

La Torino Trattoria
12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE #105
Open Now

Lunch and dinner service daily
Happy Hour Wed to Fri from 2 pm to 5 pm

Final Notes

La Torino adds a new Italian option to the southeast with a menu built around comfort and tradition. If you enjoy classic Italian cooking in a calm, welcoming setting, this is one to keep on your list.

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