Bonterra Restaurant Ltd
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Come taste a savory creation at Bonterra Restaurant Ltd. They are open late all week. You can get there not only by public transit but also by bicycle. They are in a vibrant area recognized for its nightlife.

Cuisine type

  • Italian,

Dishes

  • Lunch,
  • Dinner,

Atmosphere

  • Upscale,

Products and Services

  • Online Reservation,
  • Wine,
  • Private Bookings,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
1016 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1K2
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

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Sunday
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

Methods of Payment:

  • C.O.D
  • eCheck
  • Wire Transfer
  • Diners Club
  • Direct Debit

Meet the owner

Established at the start of this century, Bonterra Trattoria ushered in a new era for Italian dining in Calgary. Inspired by the food and culture of the Italian province of Tuscany, the restaurant embraces the Tuscan zest for life in its menu, ambiance and atmosphere.

“The smells are amazing,” says Curtis Gallinger, general manager since 2008. “Working here is pretty awesome. Everyday, there is the garlic, braising meats and breads.” Irresistible scents waft from house-made focaccia, lamb shank and veal stew. The restaurant's delectable dishes are made with meats raised by local ranchers and herbs and spices grown by urban gardeners. Bonterra chefs operate in its open kitchen, transforming the ingredients into the equivalent of home-cooked Tuscan meals. The high ceilings with hanging lamps, wood trim, omnipresent bottles of wine and natural light complete this Beltline portal to Italy.

Curtis made his own pilgrimage to Tuscany in 2014 and, apart from being blown away by Italian food, history and generosity, it made him reflect on how the staff at Bonterra does such a great job of paying homage to Tuscany. “The food there is super honest and very rustic. It’s very representational of that region. They eat what they grow," he says.

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Menu & Prices

Condividere MENU - Bonterra Restaurant Ltd

Oliva

house marinated mixed olives

$6.00

Bufalo Mozzarella

local water buffalo mozzarella, crostini, olive oil, marash

$14.00 $26.00

Antipasti Piatti

imported cheeses & meats, pickled vegetables, apple chutney

$18.00

Antipasti

Prosciutto

prosciutto di parma, peach compote, chili, almond

$18.00

Carpaccio

bison carpaccio, fingerling potato chips, lemon aioli

$17.00

Polpette

veal meatballs, tomato, basil, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil

$15.00

Arancini ai Gamberi

rice, shrimp, pecorino, shellfish tomato ragu

$16.00

Bruschetta

tomato, basil, chevre, garlic, grana padano

$14.00

Calamari

arugula, dried tomato, kalamata olive, currant, almonds

$15.00

Vongole

clams, fennel, white wine, speck bread crumbs

$19.00

Barbabietole

roasted beets, pear, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette

$15.00

Zuppa e Insalata

Zuppa

chickpea, fennel, fresh ricotta, side stripe shrimp

$12.00

Panzanella

red pepper, artichoke, black olive, tomato, bread, ricotta salata

$14.00

Cato

romaine lettuce, capers, grapes, oranges, wild boar bacon, grana padano

$13.00

Spinaci

spinach, duck confit, pumpkin seeds, cranberry, gorgonzola, honey roasted turnip

$16.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gluten free pasta available

Pappardelle alla Coniglio

rabbit, mushroom, smoked pancetta, cauliflower, pecorino

$15.00 $19.00

Risotto con Zucca

butternut squash, toasted farro, wild mushroom, white truffle oil

$14.00 $18.00

Garganelli alla Salsiccia

homemade sausage, broccolini, chilies, grana padano

$15.00 $19.00

Eliche con Gamberi

shrimp, kale, black olive, bread crumbs, pine nut, garlic, pecorino

$26.00

Linguine Carbonara

wild boar bacon, fresh egg, chilies, grana padano

$13.00 $17.00

Principale

Agnello

lamb shoulder confit, merguez sausage, winter squash, cauliflower, olive

$19.00

Salmerino Alpino

seared arctic char, celery root, pork braised cabbage, sunchoke, apple butter

$24.00

Anatra

duck confit, gorgonzola bread pudding, spaghetti squash, hazelnuts, cherry sauce

$21.00

Polo

brick roasted chicken, potatoes, green beans, lemon, rosemary

$22.00

Manzo

braised beef shortrib, smoked sablefish fritter, cauliflower, beet puree, horseradish

$23.00

Condividere MENU - Bonterra Restaurant Ltd

Oliva

house marinated mixed olives

$6.00

Antipasti Piatti

imported cheeses & meats, pickled vegetables, apple chutney

$36.00

Antipasti

Prosciutto

prosciutto di parma, asparagus, egg, truffle oil, grana padano

$18.00

Carpaccio

bison carpaccio, fingerling potato chips, lemon aioli

$17.00

Polpette

veal meatballs, tomato, basil, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil

$15.00

Arancini ai Gamberi

rice, shrimp, pecorino, shellfish tomato ragu

$16.00

Bruschetta

tomato, basil, chevre, garlic, grana padano

$14.00

Calamari

arugula, dried tomato, kalamata olive, currant, almonds

$15.00

Barbabietole

roasted beets, pear, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette

$15.00

Zuppa e Insalata

Stracciatella Zuppa

egg, swiss chard, truffle oil, grana padano

$11.00

Panzanella

red pepper, artichoke, black olive, tomato, bread, ricotta salata

$14.00

Cato

romaine lettuce, capers, grapes, oranges, wild boar bacon, grana padano

$13.00

Caprese

local tomato, water buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, 12yr balsamic

$18.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gluten free pasta available

Spaghetti con Pollo

chicken, prosciutto, arugula, pine nut, tomato, grana padano

$15.00 $19.00

Rizi Bizi

risotto, wild mushroom, sweet pea, truffle, grana padano

$14.00 $18.00

Garganelli alla Salsiccia

homemade sausage, broccolini, chilies, grana padano

$15.00 $19.00

Tagliatelle con Vongole

clams, lemon herb bread crumbs

$24.00

Linguine Carbonara

wild boar bacon, fresh egg, chilies, grana padano

$14.00 $17.00

Principale

Maiale

pork tenderloin, belly, white bean puree, sourdough, spicy rapini, poached egg

$26.00

Ippoglosso

halibut, lobster saffron broth, housemade chorizo, clams, potato, caper

$38.00

Anatra

seared duck breast, gorgonzola bread pudding, winter squash, hazelnuts, cherry sauce

$34.00

Pollo

brick roasted chicken, potatoes, green beans, lemon, rosemary

$26.00

Bisonte

prosciutto wrapped bison striploin, potato cake, grana padano, asparagus, blueberry

$44.00
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