What it lacks in authenticity it makes up for in having a Neapolitan Hawaiian pizza. My daughter and husband were thrilled. My son and I thought it was good but not the best we have had (but we are Neapolitan pizza snobs). Service was good, ambiance was fine. read more

Soggy crust. Couldn't taste the cheese. Ordered for pickup in 20 min and it was cold at pickup. Not my favourite pizza.

I am obsessed with their tomato soup! It is a nice relaxed spot for a lunch date! Service is usually good read more

Famoso so was my favourite spot, but they took my two favourite pizzas off the menu the Thai one and the fungi one. Rip . It's still good, I just miss those flavours read more

This place is definitely a pizza place and only a pizza place unfortunately. I come here quite often as I live in the area and get pizza overtime and it is fantastic. Especially their summer pizzas such as one that had prawns on it! I decided to switch things up and get the pistachio penne pasta. I was very disappointed with the pasta because there was hardly any sauce on it so it was very dry. I asked the waitress about this and it turns out that the pasta was supposed to have no pasta on it which is how it was served, it is only served with some oil on the noodles. I was also surprised because in the title it says it is a PENNE pasta so I assumed there would be penne noodles.. however it was served with linguini noodles and when I asked the waitress she said that if you want specific noodles you have to ask for them. SO I would not recommend getting a pasta here but definitely pizza. I like that they support local businesses such as supporting Fiasco Gelato with serving their gelato at this location and making deserts with it :) read more

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I understand reading the reviews that some people like this style of pizza, but it's not for me. There is no crust, its just a limp mess. Toppings are sparse. Service isn't that great in the beginning and then annoying after you get your food. Keep this garbage, being from Calgary I prefer a greek style pizza. I also like thin crust but it should be like cracker, not this mess. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Yuck - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A friend of ours recommended this place so we go in and it's a Wednesday night not a lot of people are in there and that's OK. When we got our pizza it was cold and the dough as if it hadn't even been cooked we told them about this and they were a little shocked they took it back and made a fresh one apparently the pizza they made wasn't the one I asked for. read more

Went to the McKenzie location on a Sunday around 5pm. This was prime time families with little kids hour. Screaming babies, throwing crayons. Ordered the Gorgonzola Walnut Salad full-size order. It came in a regular size bowl and cost $13.00. The most over-priced rip off salad of the year. Pizza was good. Service was good. Atmosphere not so great...maybe it's better later hours and weekdays? Overall, an average experience. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Half eaten, waaaay over-priced salad. - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Glad Brewsters was full because we walked over here. Great ambiance walking in. Greeted with friendly host/ man in charge. I ordered the Don Andreas because I was craving avocados and cilantro together. That pizza was on my table in about 6 minutes and cooked perfectly. It was angels singing in my mouth. Unreal food. Going back again and again. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Yes yes yes best pizza in Calgary ... we have been ordering from them for years .. the only down thing is they removed the one with avocado and chicken from th menu read more

The Mckenzie Towne location was still super busy at around 9pm on a Friday night. Packed full of families, and groups. I really enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere; going up to the counter to order. The pizza was traditional and the toppings were tasty but a bit stingy. I loved the authentic Italian beverages they had on menu as well. Nice atmosphere and overall an affordable dining experience. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

If you are looking for a nice treat every once in a while this is a place to go for say every 2 months due to the price at the end of your visit. I am giving this restaurant a 4 star review because it was pretty decent if you ask me, but nothing too special. This place is well known for its pizza, but if you haven't been here before, then you should also know they have sandwiches, and pasta which I have not yet tried. I had the pepperoni and mushroom pizza that was pretty good, and keep in mind that the sauce is more of a runny consistently, (not as thick as for say a fast food restaurant). Overall the food here is pretty good and will be coming back again sometime soon, but don't expect to see me as a regular customer. They also have a gelato counter with various flavors to finish off the meal! read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Prosciutto and arugula pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Yahoo! What a delicious Italian restaurant right in the heart of our tiny community! It feels like I'm back home, in the rolling hills of Italy (I would assume). Pizza is on point, pasta is perfect and their mozza prosciutto balls are as fetch as they come. Would recommend 99 out of 100 times I'm asked for an Italian recommendation. read more

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is a Canadian Restaurant. It has so many locations in Canada. One of them is located on 5 High St SE, Calgary in McKenzie Town, which is 5 minutes away from my home. I went to this restaurant with my boyfriend on Friday 24th. We arrived there around 6 pm. Luckily, we got a table there. This place was super busy and full at the dinner time. We ordered two drinks for start. Then, we had CAULIFLOWER ARTICHOKE DIP NEW, KOREAN BBQ BEEF PIZZA, and SOPHIA LOREN Vegetarian plus tomato soup to share for the main meal. The food came out very fast and fresh. But, they were all in small or medium portion. The taste of the food was awesome. Especially, the Korean style BBQ Pizza was super great. I loved it so much. The price of the food was OK (Not cheap). It is a great place to go. read more

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Tried this place with family while visiting Calgary. It's very clean and decorated nicely. The pizza oven is a beautiful feature. Drink selection and specials are good. Food was small in portion, you will be hungry later. Service was ok. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Saving room for the red grape sorbetto - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Excellent pizza! I tried the new Mu-shu bbq duck pizza and was blown away! Super delicious thin crust with sweet sauce. I tried a few different red wines and had a slice of my friend's siciliana, also good. The evening was paired off with a dixie cup of vanilla bean gelato! Molto bene! Such a cool environment & unique pizzeria concept. I could have just hung out there for hours in this neighborhood spot. Great, attentive service as well. I love this place and can see why everyone's been raving about it! Can't wait to try the one in the city. read more

I've been to the Mission location, so was very happy to learn there is a Famoso in the SE closer to my new home. I had never been into McKenzie Towne before - Famoso is located on the High Street, which might just been the most adorable little street in Calgary. Depending on the time you arrive, you may or may not have to wait. This location is also more family-friendly than the downtown location, so I would not recommend if you don't want to dine around young children. The service is pretty quick, good wine menu, and the pizzas are some of the best in Calgary - thin crust, fresh ingredients, authentic Napolitana. I will be back for sure! read more

The pizza was great although every time I eat a pizza from here the dough tastes burnt. The place was slow but it took us thirty minutes to get our bills. read more

I believe this place is under new management, as standards have recently dropped significantly. Famoso used to be a go-to for me. My last two visits have resulted in quite bad experiences, so I'll likely stop going. A word of advice for restaurants: yes, I know in take out situations, there isn't as much opportunity to resolve problems. However, there's still some expectation of honesty. Be honest with the customer. We ordered two pizzas recently, both of which were missing toppings and had substitutions, and were made late despite it not being fairly busy. Spinach, by the way, is not exactly a 1:1 replacement for arugula. Also, leaving out protein based ingredients is pretty weak for value reasons. One pizza was undercooked and the other was so sparsely topped it may as well been margherita. None of this is necessarily a problem, as long as it would be made aware to me during pick up. I see people checking their pickup orders before leaving. I've never been one to do that because it seems slightly rude. But now I see why, and I feel that it is a bit unfortunate that you'd have to do that here. To have the staff cheerfully hand me my order and receive payment, knowing the order was significantly compromised, is not ok. I'm not mad, Famoso. I'm disappointed. It gets a 3 star for my previous experiences being so good. Hopefully the staff turn it around. read more

We are regulars at this yummy Italian pizzeria and have never been disappointed. The food is amazing, the prices are great and the service is exceptional. Not to mention the owner is a great guy and treats all of his patrons wonderfully. Great addition to Mackenzie towne! read more

The pesto shrimp pizza = awesome town. Soo good! My kiddos love the haiwaan

This is one of those instances where "I shudda quit while I was ahead!" The service was very good and the appetizer (prosciutto wrapped mozzarella balls) was outstanding. You're all worked up for the main dish (abruzzo pizza) prepared by their "expert pizziaolos" and that's where the curtain fell (sans applause!) Totally lacking in flavour that no amount of Parmesan cheese and chill flakes sprinkled could save! Too bad... The dessert took it back up a notch thank God! Would I eat here again? Sure. I mean they can make a flavourful dish (appetizer) right? No more pizzas for me though. That's one page of the menu Im skipping for certain! read more

Been to this Famoso three times the past month and a half. Each time my wife and I have been impressed with the entire operation...from the polite, courteous and upbeat staff to the delicious food, great atmosphere, this has become our go to place. We would totally recommend it and caters to all ages. It is a perfect spot for a date or an outing with the family. read more

I just had my first visit to Famoso and I really liked the bright, open atmosphere. I have to say that the service was rather slow, which was disappointing, especially considering that it was a weekday at 11:30am. I ordered the Sweet BBQ Chicken personal size pizza and it was more than enough for lunch. It seems as though there aren't a lot of ingredients but they're packed with flavor. I ordered the Nutella Mocha and that is desert all in itself. This is absolutely delicious and I should have asked if it's possible to order it to go. If I were in the neighborhood and in need of a boost, I'd order this beverage over the mocha at the nearby Starbucks. It actually feels like a treat to roll up to a decent restaurant and park without hassle these days. There's tons of parking in the area. read more

This place is great for kids and families! However, it is also a great place for a simple yet sophisticated pizza!! The staff had trouble when we sat down! Our expectations are simple but, at the least, expected. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My absolute favourite pizza ever. Management is fantastic at this location, I've had multiple wonderful experiences dining here. The Gorgonzola walnut salad is to die for and there's literally no pizza I can say I hate. read more

This pizza is pretty damn good. Fresh and tasty. My wife, who has an issue digesting flour, can actually eat here and not feel sick because of the low gluten flour. We love the atmosphere. If I had one critique it would be the slowness of the staff. This is officially our go to pizza joint. read more

The BBQ chicken pizza is to die for, I used to get the Margareta pizza but once I stumbled upon the BBQ chicken I had found an all time favourite. I love the innovative way of ordering so you aren't waiting for someone or constantly being bothered to see if you are ready to order. The open kitchen is a plus for me cause I like to see that my food is cooked in a clean environment - which their kitchen is always neat and tidy. The food is always fast and the gelato.... The gelato is amazing. The flavours are diverse and so yummy. Go visit for sure. read more

Famoso Pizzeria - The decor of famoso behind my mother and son. A great atmosphere and kid friendly :) the waitresses all played with him - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

If you hate pizza toppings, look no further. Toppings are applied as if they're coming off the guys cheque. I've eaten here for the third time. Exact same results every time. Ordered extra cheese with negative results. Also, they seem too busy to cut the pizza all the way through, so if you like picking your toppings up after you've struggled to tear off a slice, you're in luck. I don't understand all the hype? It's really a super stingy pizza. Check on Jon's in Douglasdale if you like good pizza. read more

The nargherit pizza too dry famoso pasta small portion for the price. Cashier pleasant...

One of my favourite places to eat in the burbs, always great service and quality of food. The owner is personable friendly and really makes you feel at home. Definitely can't go wrong with the thin crust pizzas of course but there are other great choices like the tomato bisque and meatball sandwich which are to die for. Also love that they serve Lavazza coffee, Italian and delish! If you haven't been don't wait as I assure you it will quickly become one of your fav places to dine. read more

Famoso's pizza oven looks like a helmet for the Boston Red Sox. That might have been intentional. It also dramatically illustrates the chain roots behind the veneer of a classic pizzeria. This is not a criticism, more of a disclaimer. From the inset, Famoso resembles similar places like Boston Pizza or Mr. Mikes. Its menu appears pulled from some template all of them seemingly pull from. However, look past this into the exposed kitchen, and one finds the chefs stretching dough, layering ingredients, and blasting the results in an oven replicating the surface of Venus. So despite all the hallmarks of pre-processing, cookie-cutting, and factor shipping, Famoso rises above to be actually decent. Hell, it's borderline acceptable. One must admit the dough is probably brought in--that a warehouse somewhere in Calgary packages the sauces, cheeses, and meats, then coats them in stabilizers and squeezes them into vacuum-packages and frozen until needed. That's just common sense. But everything else looks legit. Even the décor throws a curve ball once in a while, sporting an actual wine rack. To start our experience, we opened with the prosciutto-wrapped mozza balls-Fior-di-latte wrapped with prosciutto, baked in Campania tomato sauce with fresh basil and Grana Padano. Served with flatbread. Their words, and I love the fact they all use "Grana Padano" rather than just ordinary parmesan, like they are too good for it. "No, no, we don't denigrate our pizzas with that Reggiano crap." Maybe they think we all associate parmesan with that refuse shaken from that green container. Like hatchbacks, duplex homes, and web television--certain names have been stigmatized, forcing a slight variation and justifying a newer, fancier name. It's better because it's a crossover SUV, a "paired" home, and a VLOG. And this is Grana Padano, not parmesan. The tomato sauce was unspectacular, and resembled that of Boston Pizza. Thankfully the following pizzas delivered and justified one's reason for visiting in the first place. You don't go to a place with a dominating and signature pizza oven and then order a pasta. It's like going to a Formula 1 race with earmuffs on. It's like going to a fight club and not fighting--it's the FINAL rule! So yeah, we had pizzas, two in fact. Mine wasn't as good, the Capriccioso-Italian ham, roasted mushrooms, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil, while my friend had the Abruzzo-oven-roasted Italian sausage, slivered red onions, roasted mushrooms, fennel seeds, and smoked mozzarella. His was good. My issue was just the combination wasn't to my liking; it had nothing to do with the quality of ingredients. The pizza crust was astounding. I want to return and sample a few more varieties, something I NEVER utter concerning Boston Pizza. Famoso is remarkably good, with pleasant staff that immediately jumped to attention when they discovered my pizza was uncut. I thought they were being traditional. In Italy, you gotta tear that pizza with your hands--cutters are for wimps without any strength. I mean...I heard. I remember that despicable advertisement Boston Pizza ran a few years back when they insinuated "foodie" was an F-word. Famoso is a giant middle-finger to that campaign, that a chain can offer westernized food in a non-westernized environment, or at the very least offer an olive branch to traditional Italian pizzerias. I mean, it'll never be Il Pizzaiolo del Presidente (yes, I looked it up), but nothing truly will be. I remember a quote from my best friend when he compared his microbus to a friend's Lada, admitting that the VW wasn't that much better, but it still was. Famoso isn't that much better than Boston Pizza, Freshslice, Panago, or Pizza Pizza, but it is. Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Presentation: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Recommendation: 4/5 read more

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Have seen this place for while, finally!!! That I went there yesterday for dinner. They have specials on different day thought out the week, like yesterday was Wednesday, you get $2off on any 9oz wine and $10 off for a bottle of wine. They also have happy hour till 6pm( if I am wrong, cannot remember the starting time) we ordered 2 small pizza(7') just wanna try out two flavours, but I would recommend ppl getting the larger size(11'). read more

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Definitely has the proper Italian vibe, with pretty good pizza. Nice decor and good Italian soda. I would like to go back and try more of the menu to get a better feel of the place. read more

The best pizza in town you get to choose your toppings add or remove any from existing pizza which is always a bonus to be able to customize is always awesome. We went one night and got in right away and the service was super fast! The server knew everything on the menu and gave us some suggestions. We were also lucky enough to have other customers give us a coupon for 50% off our entire bill which was a huge bonus. I really love this place and would go again! read more

I have dined at Famoso in Mckenzie Towne a few times before, and it has been quite good. Unfortunately, the last time I was there I had a very unsatisfactory dining experience with very little to compensate for it. My two daughters ordered pizza and I ordered the gluten free pasta primavera with chicken. Understandably, service was a bit slow as they were busy. A few minutes after my daughters received their pizzas I was told that my meal would be up in a few minutes. Five minutes after that I was told that the gluten free pasta was frozen and they were having difficulties defrosting it, but it would be up soon. 20 minutes later, after I had watched my daughters finish their meals, I was told that my dish would be ready soon and they apologized. I said I would prefer to just get it to go. 20 minutes after that, the manager brought it over and apologized and said that I wouldn't be charged for the dish and that he "hoped it tasted ok", and "there are some noodles in there", as when I looked at it, it pretty much looked like soup. After I got home, I found a very sad dish of mushy, over cooked, broken up pieces of noodles, drowning in a sea of bland cream sauce, a few bits of vegetables and NO CHICKEN. My husband thought it looked like guacamole! The only appetizing thing in the dish were 4 pieces of zucchini. I ended up having to go out again to grab something from Subway! Now I understand that accidents happen, and they were all very apologetic, but someone should have realized that the noodles weren't going to work and offered me a chance to order something else (I would have been happy with a salad). To sum it up, I sat in the restaurant for more than and hour, watched my family eat, and got a free plate of unappetizing goop as compensation. If the dish isn't going to work, don't serve it to a costumer and expect that if its free that its suitable compensation! Offer another dish that is good. read more

This is an amazing location of the pizzeria chain. Here, Adam the manager runs a tight ship, and al the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and hey have an amazing selection of Italian foods, pastas and salads. I have had just about everything on their menus, and I can say with confidence that you cannot go wrong. My girlfriend has many allergies, including gluten, dairy and egg. They offer a ton of allergy aware options and are very accommodating to requests. FYI, they have crust that is gluten dairy and egg free. Hands down, our experience here was the best we've had and we would highly recommend Famoso Mckenzie Towne to anyone, especially those with the allergies mentioned above. read more

Stopped in for a date night. Had no reservation so and there was a wedding party so had to wait quite some time but the food was delicious

Famoso is pretty good! The pizza is good, prices are good, the environment is cute and the service has been wonderful. It is a pretty family oriented place so it can get a little noisy but other than that it's a nice place to go once in awhile. read more

Sauce on pizza taste like diluted tomato soup, no spices. This caused the toppings to slide off when trying to eat it and made the crust soggy. read more