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Brava Bistro

723 17th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B6, Canada (Mont royal)
403-228-1854
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Ranked #20 of 1,855 restaurants in Calgary
Price range: RM60 - RM94
Cuisines: Bistro
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Mont royal
Cross street: 7th Street
Description: This delightful, unpretentious bistro is always packed with regulars – one of the greatest accolades for any restaurant. The late night menu available until midnight, Thursday to Saturday has locals mingled along the bar enjoying chilled Martinis with mounds of clams or mugs of International Ales. Everything about this restaurant is stylish from the plates, to the smooth grooves – even the staff! While Brava has no pretensions to grandeur, the cooking is assured, the service is slick and the wine selection is one of the best you will find.
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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This restaurant is fantastic!...a very diverse menu. The service was alright, but I felt the staff could put on a smile ....at times, you sort of felt you were bothering them by asking for something. My favourite here is the Lobster Poutine...it is divine and I highly recommend it!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Personally We find making a reservation to an answering machine with instructions that they will call back---lacking interest and just about rude. Patrons should come before Restaurantours' convenience! However---the reservation was handled with diligence. It had been a long time since We had visited Brava, and it was great to see and feel the energy We remembered, from the staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I really wanted to treat a friend/client and celebrate our years of work together. We met at Brava for lunch on a Friday at 1:00 and were seated immediately without a reservation. Although it wasn't packed at this time - when it is - they have always managed to sqeeze our group in. We had alot of catching up to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Some friends and I have been wanting to try Brava for quite awhile. They were fairly busy through the Christmas season so it's taken us awhile to get there. I have to say that the decor is very nice, the staff was friendly and helpful and attentive without being annoying. We decided to share a bunch of apps: The Lobster... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I have been to this restaurant several times now; overall it is OK but not great. Location is superb, in a trendy area of town ( of course this brings parking challenges but that is not the restaurant's fault). On entering, one is met with a buzz , suggesting a 'happening' place. As the meal progressed, it became apparent that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

When I am travelling on my own I prefer to eat at lunch times and leave the evenings free for reading and relaxing. So, recently whilst in Calgary Alberta, it was suggested I visit Brava Bistro for luncheon. After some initial research I must confess to being apprehensive - Avenue Magazine described Brava as being the "bearer for contemporary cool... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

I've been there many times, really like the menu and the atmosphere is great. It's a nice place to go on a warm evening and people watch from their patio on 17th Avenue

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

The first time I went to Brava Bistro, I was super impressed the food was good, and the restaurant was charming. Been back 3 times since and cant rekindle the magic. I've ordered several different things and they were just sub par. No love it felt like, things under flavored, or coming out cold etc etc. I'd definitly give it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I found some of of the food very good (eg. lobster sauce with the gnocchi), and some was fresh, but nothing special. The decor is great, and the service was excellent. Overall I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

This restaurant delivers for food and beverage. The meals are worth every penny you pay. I am not a wine drinker but those I have enjoyed this venue with have been pleased with the selection. Service is freindly and casual, some are better than others but that is usually the case in any setting.

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