This was our first restaurant we ate at when we landed in Calgary. Boy it didn't disappoint! The food was incredible and the service was amazing. The staff was so sweet and helpful and the vibe of the restaurant was super fun. Next time we are in Calgary we will for sure be back! read more

Never been here before but couldn't pass up their YYC Food Experience menu! The attention to detail is noticeable as soon as you arrive. The waitstaff seemed to have each reservation memorized by name which is a really nice touch. The place was smaller than I expected but that suited the restaurant. The food was delicious and the wine pairings well done. Would definitely come back. read more

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Hubby and I came here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our server Michael was friendly, efficient and helpful -- he recommended that we order the Signature Seafood Platter for Two; we were glad that we did! When the heavily laden platter was brought piping hot to our table, we stared at it for a few minutes since we didn't know where to start. After some deliberation, we ate the lightly seared tuna first(which was perfectly seasoned and pink in the middle) and then the succulent Champagne butter poached lobster tails. The crusted (salt and black/white pepper) salmon was buttery, soft and meltingly tender; the mussels and clams(one or two clams were still a little gritty with sand) were soft and meaty. The prawns and scallops were briny, sweet and held their texture (despite sitting for at least 15 minutes in the hot broth). A special thanks to Chef Jenny and her staff for sending us a pasta dish (linguini/fettucini?) with garlic sautéed zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes to accompany our seafood platter. The broth was absolutely amazing -- the flavourful liquor from the clams and mussels, tomatoes, and parsley was a satisfying end to our anniversary dinner. This was definitely the best seafood feast we've eaten in a long time! read more

Stopped in for dinner on our 27th wedding anniversary and ordered the Seafood Platter for two. Service was impeccable as before, and the cozy, intimate interior was a much needed respite from the bustle outside. read more

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What a great little place in Kensington. Wonderful service, great ambiance, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for dinner. We had the gnocchi and the steak frites (which they made gluten free for me). The steak was cooked perfectly. read more

Vero is conveniently located in Kensington near parking and C train. Te restaurant is upscale and intimate, but still very comfortable. Great service. The menu has some excellent choices, and we enjoyed gnocchi, tagliatelle and seafood risotto as well as some tasty appetizers. Good cocktail selection, including mocktails and well thought out wine list. Pleasant spot for an excellent Italian meal. read more

Great little space for lunch if you're in the neighbourhood! Talented chef, service was on point, fresh seasonal menu. Good cocktails, decent wine list, Thank you! read more

Outstanding romantic dinner at the Bistro. The steak frites was cooked perfectly, sliced and drizzled with chimichuri butter. The seafood pasta dish was flavorful and delicious. We had some Italian Montepulciano wine that went great with the steak. And a yummy strawberry mango rhubarb cobbler for dessert. Everything was carefully prepared and beautifully plated read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - Steak Frites - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This was one of the first places I wanted to visit when I arrived in Calgary! I walked in around 5pm and was told that they only had a set 3 course menu today for $45, so I figured why not! There were only a few tables in the restaurant at that point in time, but I was told they usually get busy later and you need a reservation. The servers were attentive, acted very professional and knowledgeable about the food. I had a set three course meal which started with a salad, and some chicken pate with a crunchy dried baguette/cracker. The salad was decent - lettuce, cabbage, beets, shredded carrots and almost a pico de Gallo style of tomatoes. It was generously dressed with a delicious vinegarette, but really was needing some richness like goat cheese to bring all of the flavors together. The pate was really flavorful and they put a pinch of nutmeg in it which was an interesting twist. They also gave at least 3 tablespoons worth which was awesome. For my main course I chose the pasta dish over the featured steak which was an agnolotti stuffed with crab and lemon zest and a browned butter sauce with fried sage. This. Was. Delicious. One of the best pastas I have ever had, I wanted to lick my plate clean. I wasn't a huge fan of the desert but I'm not really a desert fan to begin with (besides chocolate). It was an apple and rhubarb crumble with a butterscotch ice cream, mango purée and a mint leaf. At first the crumble was too sour and tart for me, but then mixed with the sweet ice cream it rounded it out. It was a well thought out dish. What I found in general about this restaurant is they serve very generous portions, not in size but in the quality ingredients. For example they gave more meat than the filler ingredients, which is great because you leave satisfied but not overly stuffed. Also they seasoned their food well with fresh herbs! Everything on the plate had a purpose and was beautifully plated. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town again. read more

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I had heard great things about Vero Bistro before my visit and managed to secure a table for my boyfriend and I for their Steak & Frites Wednesday special - a 7oz 28 day AAA grass fed steak with chimichurri butter on a bed of white truffle parmesan fries with a salad and dessert to start, all for $45/per guest. We opted to upgrade to a 12oz cut for ~ $10 more. The alternative entree offered was a seafood paella! Drinks: My boyfriend tried the "new morning" beer recommended to us by our server who complimented the beer on the unique aftertaste. He really enjoyed it! I wanted a bellini but they were all out of peach puree. I was a little hesitant to order a different drink as they were all unfamiliar to me but one of the ladies made a recommendation and I enjoyed the drink! The two servers were both busy but attentive and personable. The salad was as delicious as it was unique. I never thought I would be caught dead eating a salad with beets in it but everything paired so well. The salad was a balsamic base with a hint of sesame flavour. The steak was tender and paired well with the chimichurri butter. The fries were delicious and soaked in some of the flavour from the steak/chimichurri. The dessert was amazing, a light but flavourful cheesecake with a delicious mango sauce. I would definitely return! read more

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What I got: Set Course during the Big Taste event ($30-35) Pros: - We came as a large group of 8 people and found seats immediately on a weeknight. The chef offered delicious complementary meatballs, which was such a hospitable gesture. - The steak would probably be the best I've tried in Calgary. I've also been to Saltlik and what I liked about this steak was that it was small but well marinated throughout. Sometimes when I eat a massive rare steak, the raw tastes good at first but i start to get sick of it. Not with this one. - Fries were the best I've tried- crispy on the outside and soft interior. Wish I could eat more. - Salad was fresh and not soggy. - Dessert was beautiful and delicious. - I've also heard they do good brunch here, will check it out sometime! - Props to the chef, whom I heard was female! Cons: - For the first time, actually none. I've read that the wait times can be long and reservations are recommended. The space is small so I can see why it can fill up quickly. read more

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Decided to go here for the big taste week. Glad we did! Had a lovely lunch with my coworker. Chili Prawns, meatballs and a toast with two toppings. I had the sweet potato gnocchi with short rib and she had mussels. Absolutely deelish! Dessert was mango sorbet. Definitely want to return for Wed night steak frites and Tues night open chef selection. I have eaten here before but never wrote a review as it was as before I joined Yelp. Service was spectacular and ambience is cozy and decadent - exactly what an upscale diner should be! read more

There's a reason this place has been around for years, one of my favourite spots in Calgary! Retro vibe, quaint & excellent food! Highly recommend! read more

Came here on a Wednesday night where they had a set 3 course menu. The server impressed us as she remembered the entire menu in great detail. I didn't plan on drinking so I had a peach purée beverage with white cranberry and soda. This was more of a breakfast beverage IMO. The choice for dinner was a salad or veal ravioli/steak frites or paella and dessert. I chose the veal ravioli in a sage sauce and the steak frites with garlic truffle butter. The flavors were amazing, rich sauce and the steak was melt in your mouth. I almost didn't believe it was steak! The chef sent out a dish of meatballs in a marinara sauce which we enjoyed, however there was a lot of meat and we would have preferred veggies (veal/steak/meatballs). Nonetheless, a kind gesture which was unexpected! For dessert they served us a chocolate mousse with mango purée. The level of service was great and we would return again! read more

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We came here while exploring our favorite Kensington area. It was 11 a.m. Sunday morning and we're looking for a place to have brunch. This place was perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant is so cool. It's a good surprise from what you're able to see from the outside. They serve good quality food that's organic, very tastey, and good value. We had the Vero traditional- green salad, Croissant, 2 eggs benny, and bison sausage and the skillet meatballs that also came with a croissant. I also ordered their peach frizz which was a very refreshing drink. My husband loved his meatballs meal and I thought the whole meal was very satisfying. It's perfect for a brunch meal. Service was good with friendly staff. My husband thought, though, that having a chair in the washroom was a bit odd. But I think it's useful for the ladies. We'll come back here again to try other things. read more

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Huge fan of the brunch here. It's a couple bucks more than the standard price, but the food is worth every penny and more. I ordered the eggs benny with boar bacon and two huge prawns. The hollandaise sauce was light and buttery, not that yellow glop you get at some places. The croissant was homemade and flaked apart in separate layers. The bacon was really crispy and shattered when you bite into it. All the flavour and none of the grease. The tomatoes tasted like they were just picked from a garden, dotted with pesto. The egg was beautiful, the yolk firm but warm and creamy. I liked the addition of the micro greens as it gave the dish a freshness. I like the ambience here. The room is small but you have enough distance from other diners. You can make reservations, so no obnoxiously long line-up! Woohoo! As good as it gets! read more

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Really nice atmosphere. difficult to find, the sign isn't quite obvious for some. It's a tiny place but very worth the food. I've been here several times now. Menu changes constantly. I especially like the red backdrop.and the huge bouquet of flowers near the bar, as well as the candles.definitely good for the atmosphere Tuesday is a set menu - you don't choose. Which can be nice read more

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Vero is an intimate restaurant located in the Kensington neighbourhood. I was here for the big taste and the restaurant was fully packed on a Friday afternoon. I had to circle a few times for a metered parking spot but it was manageable. The appy platter which came with two bruschettas, prawns and veal meatballs was great. I enjoyed the porcini and truffle bruschetta the most - I can probably eat a whole plate of that by myself :-) As for the mains, I ordered the beef short ribs with sweet potato gnocchi. The gnocchi had good flavour and texture while the short ribs was tender and flavourful. My date ordered the mussels (the menu read: Fresh P.E.I. Mussels - cherry tomatoes, capers, white wine, lemon beurre blanc, grilled bread). In our minds, we thought it would be a bowl of steamed mussels but instead, it was 3 mussels on a bed of pasta. Maybe we should have asked. The dessert was nicely plated gelato with some purée, crumbs and a slice of dehydrated orange. Overall, a decent dining experience. I may come back to try their brunch. read more

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Excellent service. Exceptional food, and great ambiance. Miss their brunch!! They had one the best places for brunch. Yes they have Queens but it's not the same. read more

Items Selected: Sweet Potato Gnocchi W Sunny Side Organic Vita Egg - Wild Boar Bacon, Gorgonzola, Walnuts, Maple Butter, Balsamic Reduction Hot Skillet House Made Beef Meatballs - 12 hour Slow Cooked Berkshire Pork Ragu, 2 Poached Vita Eggs, Croissant, Arugula, Reggiano Shavings Tiramisu - Ladyfingers, Mascarpone, Kahlua, Valrhona Chocolate Soil Located in trendy Kensington, the restaurant behind a frozen patio almost missed on first pass given its small size and signage far more subdued than other stores along the block, Vero Bistro Moderne was suggested for Brunch on Saturday by several sources and publications, Chef Jenny Chan's unique take on French-Italian cuisine said to be one of the city's most inspired ways to experience some of Western Canada's very best seasonal ingredients. Rumored to be popular during the weekend, a reservation thus made for 11:30am, it was precisely on time that I entered the front doors reading "Welcome to my heart," a man named Michael greeting me with "just a minute" before wandering away for more than seven, much of it spent kibitzing with regulars as patrons both entering and exiting were forced to squeeze past me in the chilly, tight foyer. Admittedly a bit annoyed when a young lady finally emerged from the back to seat me, Michael intentionally ignoring a stare from the door, it was with Coffee declined that water was filled and a menu presented, the one on the website completely identical and thus allowing for an expedited order. Finding the kitchen far more efficient than front of house staff, the sleek and narrow space run by just two, it was only perhaps fifteen minutes after an order was placed that two plates were presented, the cast-iron skillet containing nine Meatballs still bubbling hot beneath melted Cheese and golden Eggs while the mixture of Sweet Potato and more traditional white dumplings were each pillow-soft amidst nuggets of Wild Boar Bacon, whole Walnuts and Maple-infused Butter plus Balsamic. Eventually allowing the ping-pong ball-sized Meatballs enough time to cool, the majority smooth and rich though residual heat from the skillet had unfortunately rendered some a bit rubbery, an accompanying laminated pastry was fairly well constructed and nicely paired to zesty Yuzu Marmalade with flavors a pleasant prelude to Tiramisu served in a flower pot with well-separated layers of creamy Mascarpone and sopping-wet Ladyfingers beneath crunchy Chocolate 'soil.' read more

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I've been on a gnocchi kick lately, so on my most recent brunch escapade with my lovely ladies, my heart and belly were set on the sweet potato and sunny side egg version that Vero had to offer. I was almost swayed by the eggs benny (which a couple of the girls did get) but had to stay true to my desire. Microgreens garnished a heaping of gnocchi (that was complemented with wild boar bacon, walnuts and a maple butter) and a bright organic egg. There was a perfect balance of salty and sweet, and walnuts gave the dish a nice added texture. Granted, it is a bit pricey here, but worth the splurge every once in a while you want to treat yo' self. You will not be disappointed with the atmosphere, presentation and service. read more

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Vero is one of my favourite restaurants to go for weekend brunch! They're open on Friday to Sunday for brunch and it's always good. My favourite is the vero traditional which comes with soft poached eggs in a tomato sauce, croissant, sausage and a salad. Their croissant is so good! It's flaky and delicious and could literally eat it everyday I also love their benes! They serve them on the same croissant. I like the wild boar bacon one the best! It's not a lot of food but every ingredient tastes fresh and delicious and the quality is different! It's a bit more pricey than the average brunch place by maybe a few $ but it's totally worth it ! read more

Vero Bistro has been on our list of must do restaurants for a while - and only because we were waiting to be able to go on a Tuesday. Both of us were intrigued by 'no menu' Tuesday, and we were not disappointed. We had choice of 2 salads - one with lentils and the other with confit duck. Each tried one and the duck was a clear winner. Think this may be the best duck I have ever tried. Would have eaten that salad another 2 times and gone home happy. Mains was a choice of 3 options. I went with the short rib over potato + sweet potato gnochi - one of those portions where you think it will be just enough, but you get 1/2 way thought and have to stop because otherwise you wont have space for dessert. The boy had veal in these hand shaped triangle pasta pockets with ragu over top. Both were delightful and such different flavour profiles. For dessert is was meant to be a coconut cake, but as they ran out it was changed to whipped cheesecake with passion fruit (I think) topping and oat-crisp type bits. I have to admit I was disappointed not to try the cake... until I tried the cheesecake. Oh man whipped cheesecake for the win! Service was fantastic. James was lovely and attentive, but gave us more than enough space to take our time to enjoy the meal and each other. He also took me through the menu 3 times because I kept getting distracted by how fantastic all the options sounded :) We will be back, on a Tuesday or otherwise. Have you seen the pictures of their brunch though? Maybe we will be back for that! read more

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This place is a must go in Calgary. The food and the service was excellent. I would make sure to have a reservation that way you don't wait to have a meal here. We went for brunch and honestly I wanted to lick the plate since it was so yummy. I had the pork Milanese Benedict over a flaky croissant, and it was the best decision. It came with some roasted potatoes and I haven't had such good potatoes in a while. I also got to try the Baos and they have been one of the best. The dough was cooked perfect and the filling was so flavorful. The whole menu sounded A+ and it was so hard to come down to a decision. I had a mimosa to go with my meal and it was the best pairing to my meal. I will be back soon to try some more. read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - Mini Bao (2) - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I returned here for brunch over the weekend with my fiance and my mom. I was hoping we would have a better experience this time, as it wasn't a holiday like last time, and we could order from the actual menu (vs. the Fathers Day Brunch menu). We arrived at 11:15 to an empty restaurant, which I thought strange. I realized the Yelp hours are incorrect and it read "Closed" when in fact, it was open. Our waiter was extremely friendly and gave us a moment to peruse the menu. First disappointment was their menu is different than the menu online. Super frustrating since we came here for a specific item that was listed online, but not available anymore. Our server explained that this was due to the menu changing daily, despite the fact that it was a) the same one they had when I was here in June, and b) dirty, wrinkled, and obviously NOT printed that day, like he said. I ordered a Caesar to start, while Josh ordered an espresso and my mom had a mimosa. The Caesar was COMPLETELY watered down - you could hardly taste the clamato and it was heavily spiced to drown out the nonexistent flavors. I would have liked soup, as it was cold out, but they didn't have soup that day (despite it being on the menu). Our mains were excellent - I had the two eggs over sweet potato gnocchi, while my mom and Josh both had the smoked salmon & prawn eggs benny. My dish was probably one of the best I've ever had!! Large portions, but too many greens - my mom commented that she doesn't typically eat that much salad for breakfast. The biggest disappointment to me is the price. I thought we were gouged last time due to it being Fathers Day and paying $36/each for brunch. But I realized that's the norm here - the breakfast dishes are $18-$24 each not including drinks, plus the additional eggs we ordered (and needed, otherwise we would have still been hungry). Although our food was tasty, I'm definitely not going to return here due to them not having anything I asked for, and having ridiculous prices. There are many more great breakfast joints in this city that don't cost an arm & a leg. read more

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Had brunch here and made a reservation beforehand. Before I had tried to walk in on a weekend and it was full so definitely make a reservation. The service was fantastic - friendly and not overbearing at all. The food was fairly priced, similar to OEB. Flavour of the food itself was wonderful, great presentation and delicious. I really enjoyed the mushroom skillet, and it came with a pastry on the side. The pastry was perfectly baked and fluffy. Sweet potato gnocchi was very chewy and yummy too, although I enjoyed the skillet much more. Seating is limited and the space is very charming and suitable for a date. The tables are smaller so it allows for good conversation without having to yell at each other over music. Definitely recommend coming here for a cute brunch date with your friends or s/o! read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Invited to join some friends at an Italian Bistro for breakfast, I was intrigued by what the menu would have. As you enter this quaint Bistro you are met with an amazingly calming atmosphere. Very different than your usual breakfast bustle. The decor is modern and classy. Highly recommend it to relax with friends on a Saturday morning. You will have some great food met with very personal service. My choice for this morning was the Mushroom Benny. Very creative presentation and great flavours. Egg was done to perfection. Next time I may ask for an additional egg and some wild Boar bacon in the side. read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - This picture doesn't do it justice. - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Very nice restaurant. On Tuesdays they don't have the a la carte menu. This is the day the chef decided to get creative with 2 dishes to choose from. The 3 course meal is $45. So if you want specific things from the menu Tuesday isn't the day to go & experiment. read more

Went for brunch on a Sunday during Sun & Salsa Fest to avoid the rain outside! Ended up being a great choice - had the organic egg/vegetable frittata with a side of local pork sausage (with bruschetta and greens). The frittata came in a hot iron pan and was escorted on a wooden block by a nice flaky croissant. Altogether, this was quite a bit of food and I left feeling very stuffed but satisfied! Service was excellent and extremely friendly! Ended up having a hot cider because of the chilly downpour outside and it hit the spot - cinnamon stick and all. To top if off at the end, Chef Jenny was nice enough to comp me a mango sorbet/puree/cream dessert. The staff here is really top notch and fun! read more

I guess I should start by saying a ton of good reviews about this place happen to be regarding their brunch, so maybe it's better then... we however, went for dinner the day after Valentine's Day. First negative is that they charge for water- come on people... a $1.50 for still water? And it was lukewarm at best. I have to say that my expectations were high, as I expected the prices to be, and they were. We were lucky that we got a generous gift card because had we not, I think we would've just gone to the poutinerie next door... I had a glass of wine to start because the cocktails were pricy and small. My husband tried the orange blossom and it was more like very tart orange juice with a hint of booze. Later he tried the autumn cider one and it was tasty, although still small. Appetizers: Sweet potato gnocchi because of the reviews about it on here- and yes this dish lives up to its reputation! It was warm and a good portion- with the boar bacon it was divine. I hate gorgonzola so our server told me she'd talk to the chef and go easy on it- I never tasted the gorgonzola flavour so that was lovely! My husband had the veal meatballs and they were average. I don't get the difference between veal and regular beef taste-wise, though that might be because the dish was too spicy to tell! Mains: I had the seafood stew. I can't actually say if it tasted bad or good because it was so spicy! It had a very generous amount of seafood in it but it was just so spicy that it ruined it. The menu didn't say anything about spice. And for the steep price, I could go to a different place and get the same dish with pasta and not spicy. It was nothing spectacular. My hubby had the salmon dish and it too, was very spicy. I can't believe for the price we paid that it was served on a bed of lentils. LENTILS? I buy those at my local wal-mart and I sure don't consider them up to the standard of such a high-end bistro. The salmon had a decent crust on it but again, nothing extraordinary. I could've cooked his meal in my own kitchen for 1/3 the price. It wasn't the decadent or fancy meal I anticipated. Dessert: They ran out of tiramisu first off- if you have a small menu how do you simply "run out"? No excuse for being unprepared... now, taste wise- average, portion wise- pathetic. I had the passionfruit creme brulee and it was ok... the ramekin was a tiny little heart-shaped thing that was barely 1/3 full, and my sugar was burnt and you could taste it for sure. The menu said it came with pop rocks (?) but it didn't. My man had the glass dessert which was chocolate mousse and we got this teeny little jar that gave us each hardly two bites. And it had these crunchy little chocolate balls in it that didn't compliment the flavour of the mousse at all. I don't know if my expectations were too high or if I just don't "get" fancy, modern bistro cuisine but when we are paying prices like that, I expect nice flavour, decent portions. We walked out feeling like we had missed out and we were glad dinner wasn't on us. I won't return unless someone pursuades me into the brunch, because it sounds like it has potential. I just hope they're buying! read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - The BC salmon with a bed of... lentils? And so overly spicy. - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Started out very bumpy and slow.... but still had a good time w friends. When restaurants make mistakes, as long as they own up to it I have patience.... and Vero definitely made up for their mistakes. Service was not very good. They said it was a busy night but the place is pretty small. we waited 20-30 mins for our drink orders to be taken.... and then another 30-40 mins for our appetizers to come out. Our water glasses were empty most of the night and we had to flag down the waitress to get her attention. But they made up for it... They apologized, and comped us 2 apps, and when the dessert was almost inedible due to it's extreme tartness, our prosecco was on the house. Now the food.... we had: Amuse Bouche - Uni risotto ball w/ chilli plum sauce Mushroom Bruschetta (comped) Sweet potato Gnocchi Clams & Mussels Taro chips Olives (comped) Lamb entree Lobster mac 'n cheese - smoked gouda, white truffle - to me lacked flavour Food was ok. I enjoyed the lamb, the rest of it was just ok. Chardonnay & prosecco were delicious though! read more

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Vero Bistro is unparalleled in the city of Calgary. The food is exceptional, the ambiance is quaint and inviting, the staff are warm and friendly. I really can not speak highly enough of this establishment. I highly recommend their brunch service - the price of the meal is reasonably-comparable to anywhere that offers a sit-down breakfast but the taste, presentation, and table-service is unmatched. I am not ashamed to admit that I frequently (probably about one weekend per month) partake in Vero's brunch service. I think that I've ordered just about everything on that menu and have never been disappointed. Additionally, if you're after an amazing culinary experience (and you're open to a bit of gastric-adventure!), I very much recommend their "no menu Tuesday" for dinner. At $45 per person (plus the cost of a wine pairing, if you are so inclined), you will be treated to an excellent three course meal curated and prepared by chef-Jenny. It makes for a phenomenal and unforgettable date-night. Their à la carte menu every other night is also superb. Year after year, Vero Bistro has won several awards through Open Table and Trip Advisor. These awards are no joke, they have been well earned by the entire team at Vero bistro for their exceptional service, their food quality, and for the overall dining experience that they provide. One word of caution, Vero is not a particularly large restaurant - it is worth it to try to make a reservation in advance (you can call them directly or book through open table). I have also typically been able to get a table for brunch without a reservation if I come at about 10:30 (by 11:15 they're typically full) or for dinner if I can come a little outside the dinner rush hours. read more

We were able to get a last minute table and so glad we did. Absolutely one of the best places in Calgary. You gotta try it!

Went here for Sunday brunch. The service was great. Ordered the steak and egg (on top of fries) and the bacon/shrimp eggs benny. Both were delightful! This food is NOT healthy diet food, so expect lots of butter and olive oil in the dishes! It's very heavy but absolutely scrumptious. I would definitely come back again to try the other menu items! Ambiance: the acoustics in this restaurant are some of the worst in Calgary. I could literally hear one man's very personal conversation from over 20 feet away. I was hesitant to talk much due to other people hearing my life story. The voices echo off the walls in the worst way (especially men's voices) so that you can barely hear the person in front of you speaking. I highly recommend acoustic ceiling tiles to dampen the noise. This restaurant is too cozy and quaint in size to handle the noise level without acoustic management. read more

My gf and I randomly stumbled upon this place while we were searching for a nearby brunch place. It's small and so easy to miss but I'm so glad we managed to find it. If there's one place that perfects poached eggs, it is here. I highly recommend the smoked salmon and jumbo prawn poached eggs on top of the croissant. The eggs are organic and the croissant tasted very fresh with a slight crisp on the outside. I was a huge fan of the hollandaise sauce and white balsamic the eggs were topped with. Another major plus is that they don't skimp on the smoked salmon and jumbo prawns. Great place to go for brunch if you're tired of typical brunches that just offer a bunch of egg/hash dishes. The dishes here are very fresh and unique. read more

Vero Bistro Moderne - Smoked salmon and jumbo prawn poached eggs on top of a croissant. - Italian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had one of the most memorable dining experiences at this restaurant, and that means a lot given that I'm a foodie and can be a little picky. We got calamari, chefs burrata special, potato gnocchi, PEI mussels and tiramisu. Calamari - very yummy and tender. Came with a bed of arugula that made us feel better about ourselves. Burrata special - wow. Amazing quality. The chef imported the cheese directly from Italy. The texture was amazing. Bruschetta that came with it was also amazing. Potato gnocchi - so good. You can easily tell that the pesto used for this dish is very home made. The sauce was amazing. It had a curry-like kick. It's such a unique flavor and I highly recommend. PEI mussels- I don't even know how to describe these. This was the best dish we got here so I highly recommend that y'all get it too. The mussels were big, soft and juicy. Also the sauce was unbelievably tasty. Tiramisu - I think that this was a pretty standard tiramisu. I was happy with it but if you want to get another one you aren't missing out on anything. Lastly, when we were there it was extremely busy with only three service staff. Nonetheless, all three staff were very attentive and friendly. We'll be definitely coming back! read more

I love love love this place! The guys at Kensington Fitness told me about it and I so happy they did. (They were eating dinner and it smelt sooo good I couldn't resist asking where it was from). Anyways the restaurant is so cute, and the staff are nice and helpful. But it's the food that is amazing, so yummy. They've got lots of classics with a unique twist. My fav is still their steak but their cranberry bread that they serve before the meal is really good. If you are looking for a great place for a date this is the place! read more

Came here for brunch. First plus. They take reservations! So our party of 8 were cool as cucumbers as we made our way into Kensington on a Saturday morning. Our server was attentive and courteous, I have never had so many cups of coffee. I had the jitters upon leaving. It was very good coffee too! The restaurant itself is funky, with red walls and mirror-ie things, I was ensconced against the long black booth side complete with throw pillows. Our party size allowed everyone to have a sampling of pretty much everything on the brunch menu. I had the sweet potato gnocchi. So you get a delicious egg on top, then boar bacon, then cheese. DROOOOOOOOOOLLLLL. It was delicious. Then I was kicking myself for not ordering any other dish as mine was the only one that did not come with a housemade croissant. They make their own croissants people, take me to heaven! I see now they offer it as a side, so I should have been smart and added it to my order. My husband had the meatballs, which looked fantastic, but didn't get to try any of them, as he made sure he was the only one to taste them and their infinite greatness. I can't wait to come back here again, for brunch or dinner!! Or just all three of my daily meals. read more

Calgary is not short of good brunch spots and this one is definitely one to keep on the roster. The portions are generous and a sight for sore eyes. Come with an appetite and whatever you get make sure it comes with Montreal meat and their house made croissants. read more

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Not a lot of love for Vero after my weekend birthday dinner and first visit. I didn't dislike it, but I wish I went somewhere else. My original plans were cancelled when my first choice closed for a private event the night of our reservation but we got last minute reservations here and I'd heard good things. As a vegetarian I get one option on a menu in places like this and I loved the dish on the menu on their website and that was a deciding factor. Unfortunately, there was a totally different menu when we got there and my heart sank because I had to have risotto and that's a bit heavy for a warm August evening. I had the peach belini and it was just OK. It was a bit too tart and for $10 it's passable. The table had the sweet potato gnocchi and truffled edamame, Both were good but the edamame didn't go with anyone's main as far as taste profiles. The gnocchi I wished was my main. My main the crimini mushroom risotto with white beans. Over all it was bland and not cohesive and not what I wanted to have in the first place. Somewhere between all of the ingredients there were sometimes hard crunches like biting into broken glass so much so I had a really good inspection. I think it was slightly under cooked risotto in a number of grains and no so much glass. Still unsettling. For dessert I really wanted chocolate but their menu was sans chocolate. They had two coffee flavored dishes and two cream dishes with fruit flavoring which is a shockingly uneven selection. I ordered the passionfruit creme brulee. The presentation was nice until you looked inside the little heart shaped ramakin and wonder who ate the rest of your dessert. It was 1/3 full and although it was a perfect amount it looks stingy in the dish. I liked the fruit flavor of the cream and LOVED the poprocks. The crackle and the zing of the flavor paired wonderfully. Almost made me over look the unintentional crackle of my main. Almost. We did tell the restaurant we were celebrating a birthday and noticed another dessert come out after ours with a sparkler so our server just didn't remember I guess. I didn't know I could have expected pyrotechnics but as soon as I learned I could have I felt much less important to Vero and my server. Overall the food was good quality and lovely prepared with exception of the risotto but it lacked any kind of fireworks for me (literally and figuratively) and without a dollar figure attached it might have been acceptable but once you attach the actual bill to that meal I start thinking of the dozens of other places I would have loved to drop that kind of money. I also wouldn't have left ANY of them with an unsatisfied chocolate craving. read more