SS106 Aperitivo Bar in Calgary

824D Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6, Canada

★★★★★
(588 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Bar Coffee shop Lounge

About

Italian Kitchen - Aperitivo Bar - Cafe

Website
ss106yyc.com
Address
824D Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6, Canada
Plus Code
3W5W+M8 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
4–9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
3–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday
12–11:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
588 reviews

Most Mentioned

cocktails (23) gnocchi (21) food and service (19) arancini (11) gem (11) soccer (10) feel (10) games (7) patio (6) calamari (6)
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★★★★★
June 25, 2024

Irene is an absolute pleasure! The food was excellent as always and the drinks were very good. Couldn't ask for much better, to be honest. We have come many times now and have had nothing but excellent service and good. ... I had the shrimp gnocchi, my date the carbonara, we had arancini, and we had the best tiramisu I've ever eaten for dessert. Lovely.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

**Atmosphere** SS106 Aperitivo is just like being back in Italy down il Corso. The decor and the patio, with its Italian decor and umbrellas, create a cozy and authentic ambiance. Though the place isn’t very big, it mirrors the charm of a typical Italian bar. **Food** The food is as close to authentic Italian as it gets. I had the carbonara, pizza margherita, and calamari. The carbonara was the best I've had in Calgary, the pizza sauce was flavorful without being too garlicky, and the calamari were lightly breaded and very tasty. The prices are very affordable, with appetizers ranging from $12 to $16. The portion sizes are good for the price. **Service** The service was excellent. Our appetizers came out in 7 minutes and the main courses in 17 minutes. Antonella and the other waiters were amazing, always attentive, smiling, and mostly Italian, which added to the traditional feel.

★★★★★
June 9, 2024

Lots of vegetarian and gf option. Service was amazing. House made red ss106 red wine sweet with great legs

★★★★★
April 20, 2024

I booked a reservation here for a group of 13 and we cannot say enough good things. The service was impeccable. The staff were insanely friendly, the food was amazing and they were accommodating to allergies. I’m so glad I booked at Aperitivo and highly recommend.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

We booked a table on Wed at this locally operated Italian place in North East part of the town. The place was full house with an in house customer appreciation dinner event, all other table had same set dinner and the place is full of conversations. We order appetizer and a pasta dish. I believe due to the full house event, we have to wait for sometime and probably due to the place is so loud that the server got the wrong order and give me the wrong pasta. She offer to exchange, but I do not want to watse food so I accept the wrong pasta dish. I am quite surprised that the place did not offer any other thing to compensate for taking the wrong order. Anyway, the pasta is cooked Al Dente, and the source is great even it was not what I originally ordered. I will give the place another try to continue supporting local business.

★★★★
October 22, 2023

It was an excellent experience. The service and environment of the SS106 was fabulous. I love the Clementinechelo and my pistachio dessert. Thanks Dominique and Paulina it was a beautiful time enjoying our first time in Calgary

★★★★★
July 25, 2023

Amazing service and nice atmosphere. I found it a bit pricey for the food. The pasta and the pizza were just okay, nothing special. The drinks were fantastic. It’s worth to give it a try if you love Italian cuisine.

★★★★★
March 15, 2023

I just recently had a big birthday bash at SS106 Apertivo. Dom made the experience so amazing, everyone had an absolute blast. He took care of the music and the vibe was just so great, great service and staff. Love the location and ample parking. Some guests really liked that they didn't have to go downtown for a very cool experience. They allow kids also and that was a big reason why I chose to host my party here. Overall, my experience was amazing. Will go back to have a sit down dinner very soon!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Foods not bad...good service might become noisy atmosphere when is crowded Kid-friendliness: There is no problem with having small kids. Great people working there. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Great food and great atmosphere - lots of energy! Much more a loud party than a quiet spot. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

I always have such a great experience when I come here. Great staff, amazing food, with an intimate atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Incredible foot, atmosphere, wine, and service. Had an amazing time with my date, and will absolutely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We have been here twice now and feel like family! Absolutely a gem in our neighborhood. Negronis are perfect and wine prices are the absolute best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The food is always so amazing best pasta Ive eaten in Calgary. I almost always get the boscaiola, the sauce is perfectly creamy and meaty, pairing perfectly with the pasta. The gnoccis are always delicious too. The portions at first dont look like a lot due to the sizes of the dishes, but then I almost can never finish my meal. The price to performance is quite excellent. The staff are always so friendly, always on it with the waters and answering any questions that come up. The atmosphere is fantastic, has a kind of hole in the wall vibe while also staying nice, feels like Im in a shop im Italy, and when theres an event its popping off with great music and vibes.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Food amazing!!! Dom and staff are so friendly Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great first experience and would go to the restaurant again without hesitation. Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians...wheelchair accessible..parking is on side of restaurant and requires payment. Wheelchair accessibility: Front entrance and accessible.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

A bit noisy, but worth it because the food is great

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We have always had an amazing time here! The energy, the food, the service It s all excellent! I ve read the reviews that were less favourable and I will strongly disagree. If you don t like a family run fun energetic place, high fives and great food, sure, this might not be for you. Go enjoy something more uptight and less delicious. Sucks to be you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

A lovely local bar. Great food. Italian beers and Italian beers on tap. Very reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

A little hard to find but good food and service. Vegetarian options: Several good selections including appetizers and pasta. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food was amazing.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Alessandro was absolutely outstanding! He took care of our group and made things perfect! The food is always fabulous!

September 21, 2024

You must pay your friends to leave you good reviews. DISGUSTING, frozen garbage food and truly the worst service I have ever had to sit through. If I had to listen to you complain about your kids for one more minute, I was going to ask you to shut up. What a truly deplorable experience. As an Italian, your food is a freezer burnt, gross mess and an insult. If you didnt have such brutal service, your food wouldnt have made me as angry as it did. You ruined our evening and I should have thrown my money down the toilet. You have no idea how to run anything, let alone a restaurant. You should be ashamed of what you serve and how you treat clients.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Food is beyond delicious. Staff is super friendly. I will be back every time I visit Calgary.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Great service and prices

★★★
September 21, 2024

Sever was lovely, food was ok. Giant TVs with basketball on was a turn off. Club music didn t feel right

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

What can you say, This place is an authentic piece of Italy in Calgary... Great owner puts his Heart in his place and a wonderful Staff majority if not all are from Italy and make you feel at home Such a great atmosphere as tho you time traveled to a Bar in Italy. Nestled in a great area of Calgary , not far from historical Bridgeland, Renfrew and Crescent Hieghts. Come for Coffee , or Drinks and Delicious Food with numerous items on his menu that treat your taste buds !!! A place you must experience! You can also book a party there its just all around Greatness a little Italian Gem right there on Edmonton Trail. Parking no problem , street parking and also a huge cheap city parking lot right next to it which is great for all seasons of Calgary to be parked close to the location. Great place to visit in Summer for sure , . Enjoy a Taste of Calabria with some Napoli accents , Even come and catch some sports on his multiple tvs , big soccer events are always televised as are other sports Parking: Street parking on Edmonton Trail which is paid or free after 6pm... Also a city lot right by the front door to SS106 , which is dirt cheap !!!!!

★★★
August 21, 2024

Lovely lovely staff, everything homemade, and texture preparation good. Sadly flavor in the dishes were lacking

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One of my favourite places for Italian food. Great happy hour bites and cocktails. Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great spot with good food and cute back patio area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This is an amazing little spot, best fresh made pasta, great service and even better drinks, I recommend this location to anyone for a visit. 5/5 will be back.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We had an absolutely perfect evening for 18 last night. The staff were extraordinarily friendly and accommodating. The food very authentic and oh so yummy!! Highly recommend this establishment and thank you Yvette, Domenico and the rest of the staff for making this such a special evening.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I loved loved loved the arancini!!! The gnocchi yum! Wine was good, cocktails ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Do not judge a book by its cover. Does not look like much from the outside, but the food is tremendous as is the service. Met the owner. Great guy. Super friendly. TV s for sports. Good crowd. We got a salami pizza and they cooked it exactly as we asked. It was great. Also got a pasta dish that I cannot pronounce, but it started with a B . Also tremendous. Would definitely go back if we get back to Calgary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

This place is the real deal. Service, food, ambiance. Antonia was an incredible server and the owner was truly hospitable

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing food and even better service. Just super high quality all around

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great local spot, great small town vibes good staff

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Incredible staff and amazing food. The hospitality was unmatched

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We dropped in during the stampede and the atmosphere was phenomenal. The football game was on TV, and the owner even gave us a complimentary drink. Coming from Ontario, I felt very welcomed!

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Terrible food, terrible service. Grimy restaurant, overpriced frozen-tasting food featuring the most anemic calamari I ve ever seen and flavorless pasta and completely inept service. Don t waste your money or time.

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Go to Pizza Culture instead. Service here was authentically Italian, they weren t concerned with us even a bit; the waiter was too busy flirting with a divorcé who had travelled to Italy years ago. The staff all seemed Italian but I d be surprised if any of them had worked in a restaurant back home. Prices are insane for what the place is. Food was meh, pretty sure they re just using bacon in the carbonara, and I had a lactose intolerant reaction to it, so they re not using aged cheese. $20 for an Aperol spritz that s all ice, and $30 for a charcuterie board we could have made at Co-op. They ve got zero sound absorbing materials in a small dining room, so we could hear every conversation in the room the entire time; there were only 4 tables but it was hard to hear my wife, so we just didn t talk much, but I got to know many stranger s lives more than I d ever need to. They have a back patio but it looks like it s just used for storage, they ve got a front patio, but it s on the Edmonton Trail sidewalk, staring into the sun. The vibe seems like the staff are 100% men who couldn t be bothered to consider an ambiance might be nice. Charging prices like these, you can hire a decorator. My wife and I have spent the last couple winters in Europe; we stuffed our faces for two weeks in Rome this February, some of the best food of our lives, so we re trying to find anything similar here. Even with much lower expectations, we ve been pretty disappointed at how crummy a restaurant can be and still get a 4.7 rating, thus how low our standards are here. All y all s rating this place 5.0 need to get out of the country and go eat some real food from time to time, then we might raise the bar and get some competition for better restaurants here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

You cant always go to Italy, but SS is pretty close!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Wow, this place was awesome! I love that most of the patrons were speaking Italian. We got there just as a World Cup game ended, so it was FESTIVE! The service was amazing - so friendly and genuine. The food was good - probably not the best youve ever had, but still, its well worth it. This place is a hidden gem, check it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

My first visit was excellent. The staff were very attentive and so friendly. Its a great atmosphere, the food is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. They have great cocktails, and a few amari that I havent seen on offer at other restaurants. Highly recommended. Kid-friendliness: Food is quick, and its a relaxed atmosphere. Great for kids and adults alike.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Exceptional!!! This place reminded me a small town taverna somewhere in Siena with bunch of local friendly people. Food was amazing, stuff is super friendly . The way the plate are presented it s an another level. I ve been to a lot of restaurants and can confidently say this is a high level in everything. Will definitely come back, the prices were below average

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Wow, great atmosphere, awesome authentic Italian food, friendly vibrant service. Just an overall amazing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

If I could give 10 stars it would not be enough. The food. Staff. Atmosphere. Everything is outstanding. The staff has gone above and beyond for our table. And what seems like every other table. Definitely Recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Highly recommend SS106! The staff here went over and above for fiancés birthday surprise. Their food is delicious, and the atmosphere is second to none. First time here and definitely wont be our last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

authentic Italian experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food and great service. The Gnocchi is incredible. One of the best restaurants in Renfrew. Sorella is probably the nearest Italian competitor and although it is a bit more fancy, I would recommend SS106 over it. The ambience makes you feel like you re in a little cafe/bar in Italy.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

This place is such a hidden gem!!! Phenomenal service, amazing cocktails and their food is absolute perfection. I cannot recommend this place enough. The freshness, care and quality is apparent in every bite and sip. Highly recommend, and the fungi gnocchi is a must!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing place. Fantastic service. Well informed staff. The food was like being back in Italy. Quality over quantity. Bravo

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Amazing food and cocktails, warm service, and great prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Both times satisfying. The carbonara was nicely done the right with eggs, guanciale, pecorino and black pepper. The zucchini/pancetta was al dente perfect and yummy. Service was casual and friendly. The place is a bar/restaurant with great Italian cuisine and apparently quite social in the evenings.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

It was a perfect, warm and intimate experience. Will be back soon!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Dominique has fantastic bistro with great atmosphere and fabulous food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great place for social hang outs!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Best value Italian cuisine, must try mushrooms veal, and pasta dishes. Pizzas are also top notch .

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great pasta and super friendly Italian staff - we had a great time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great homemade tiramisu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing food Beautiful place and good Drinks .Thanks Vegetarian options: Amazing pizza

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We go here annually for a company dinner. The food and service are always excellent. Great atmosphere. I always roll out of there feeling very satisfied.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Had an absolutely wonderful meal here with my toddler and wife for a date night . I worried the place was too intimate for a kid, but they not only accommodated us but bent over backwards to make us all comfortable, doting on our daughter, and keeping up the service and attention. Food was authentic and delicious, wine list is full of incredible value gems and the atmosphere is casual but comfy. I definitely recommend. Would be a great spot to watch a soccer game as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place. Excellent food and service. The owner Dom is a legend. Try the chicken

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Domenico and his team truly live up to their brand... a great social environment (especially on a Saturday night) not to mention authentic Italian dishes! No question exceptional food and personalized service! Our first visit and by no means our last - will definitely recommend SS106 to friends and family!

★★★
December 21, 2023

Half way through my drink I realized there was lipstick on my glass which wasn t mine. They did take the drink off the bill. Food was average and our server lacked any sort of personality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Big portion. Chill ambiance. Delicious food (not overly salty)!!!! The veggie platter is a life saver for folks into vegetables. ;)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I enjoyed the best Aperol Spritz here I ve had in a long time! Great food, service and a fun spot to sit and watch the game , too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is amazing, the Arancini is fantastic, and the service is second to none. None of the not my table attitude that you get at some restaurants. If a dirty plate needed to be cleared or your drink looked low there was always someone who noticed and took care of it. Even when there is a huge party/table taking up half the place, they make sure no one is underserved. My only wish is that they put some sound dampening on ceiling and walls, the place gets LOUD!! Like cant here the person across the table loud.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Walked into this little gem not expecting their pop up Mexican seafood night on Sunday, and it ended up being such a great surprise! The owner personally welcomed us in and was very accommodating. Excellent food and a great experience. We re excited to come back to try the Italian food next time. Will certainly be back for sure!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Latín twist it was just ok

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This lil Italian gem is a hotspot in Crescent Heights Super affordable. Delicious food , family owned and operated. I say add a couple of karaoke nights and live entertainment....on the weekends.... :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Nachos were amazing. Cocktails good, but a little loud for me. Great late-night place to go.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Was quite pricy for what it was, and the pizza was mediocre.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lovely atmosphere with Italian music playing. Friendly service & great appetizers. Can t wait to try other things on the menu.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We always look forward to going to SS106!! Never disappointed the food and service is always amazing! Dom and his staff treat you great which makes the experience even better every time!!! Looking forward to or next visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Dom and his staff are always so accommodating. The portions are generous and not to mention delicious. Always recommend to my friends!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I ve been here a handful of times and it s seriously so great! Last night, they hosted/catered a dinner for a friends birthday had 34 people slam them (along with a few other tables of customers) and they were AMAZING!! They hustled hard to make sure the group had a memorable night! The food, drinks and service was unparalleled. Couldn t recommend this place more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and service. It is a very loud atmosphere, not the place to go if you want a quiet conversation. We will definitely visit again, enjoyed the food and drink. No kids, this is 18+.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good restaurant. The service is excellent and the food is good. The arancini were spectacular

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just had dinner here with friends. The guy that served us, was absolutely amazing. Suggested dishes that were awesome, we had a great time, great atmosphere with so much personality. Will definitely be back and recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service, gnocchi is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best sangria in town; delicious pizza with mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, great service excellent drinks would recommend to anyone !

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent atmosphere, fantastic service, and the food was sublime. I will definitely be back. Had family with me that are hardcore vegan and they were extremely accommodating and everyone was very pleased indeed. Also, killer Negroni.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Top notch Italian food, with excellent service in a laid back atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wait staff are amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place and fun atmosphere. Had some drinks and appetizers and everything was fantastic.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My hubby and I love this place. Dominic and his team are amazing. Super friendly, accommodating and, oh yeah, THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!! Do yourself a favor and stop in and order some pasta. Nom Nom Nom!!! We had a birthday party on the weekend. All if our guests LOVED the food, atmosphere, staff, location and on and on Parking: Lots Kid-friendliness: Ice cream!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place! Great pasta!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome place I just discovered. Nice drinks and food with a good vibe. Will be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Exceptional place if in Calgary, definitely a place to eat at .

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We ordered way too much food. Calamari could have been crisper. Meatballs (salsiccia) were tasty. Gorgonzola rice balls (arancini) were awesome with a creamy Mushroom Sauce. I would have been happy just eating those! Had to take the salad home as we were too full. A little noisy but good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Accidentally stumbled upon this gem and sooooo happy we did! Great drink menu where we were able to find pisco on a menu! Had the pizza and carbonara and did not disappoint. Thank you for the delicious food and vibes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Geovanni Made our Experience amazing. Ordered the Margarita Pizza & Gnocchi with some drinks on the side. Took us in at 11:00 when they were going to close at 11:30, from what I was told the owner himself preppared the food for us to make our night complete. Highly recommend this place if you want a bite to eat along with beautiful service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Friendly, authentic atmosphere on this hidden gem in Crescent Heights. Drinks and food were 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We love SS106...wonderful Italian food! Great team of servers...all Italian! Reminds me of eating in Italian! Vegetarian options: Perfect options! The gnocchi is amazing!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Lovely place to stop for a bite. Really enjoyable atmosphere combined with well prepared drinks and delicious food. Price is great and the well trained staff have impeccable timing when checking on you mid meal. Highly recommend SS106.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Have been 2 times, once for happy hour wine which was great and another for wine and appies and wine both great experiences. Met the owner who chatted with us and told us some history of the place. Highly recommend! Will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time here, and I love the concept. Came to celebrate our anniversary, and we will come back. To me, this is a cool weather restaurant as it is not air-conditioned with an open overhead door to the patio. (Sorry I dont do well in the heat so its just me)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its a hidden gem, the place is a bit understated for what you get but every recommendation from either of the servers was an absolute banger from the kitchen. They easily accommodated some dietary restrictions. I cant think of a place that truly surprised me as much as this one did. Absolutely a gem, grazie mille.

December 21, 2023

No severe i was waiting over there 30min and no one help us very bed!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We visited Calgary from Kelowna. Came in for Dinner and had a really great time! Excellent food, good service, nice ambiance. Highly recommend! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We came as a group of 4 for my partner s birthday. Upon first walking in the restaurant looked small and unassuming, but it was jam-packed on a Sunday evening. Our Spritzes were amazing, as were the Arancini Balls. The Calamari was tasty but a bit too rubbery. We each got a different pasta dish for our entrees, and I think we all agreed at the Gnocchi Ai Funghi was the winner - the gnocchi was so fresh, and the Gorgonzola sauce with mushrooms was to die for. After adding a bottle of red wine, dessert and Espresso Martinis to finish, we had ourselves a lovely evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Was my first time here and the food and service was amazing! You must try the pasta! I will definitely be back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was average. They had a party going on so its understandable. The food was average. Ordered the Gnocchi al Funghi but was a very salty so had to send it back. They offered to replace with the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. It was good. A bit on the sour side. And I felt that may be another type of pasta would have been a better match with the sauce. We also ordered the Crostini. They used the same sauce as Gnocchi al Funghi so the sauce was salty. But it worked okay with the bread. We also ordered the Shirley Fresco which was delicious and very refreshing. The service was good. I understand they had their hands full with the private party. May be on another day wed have had a better food experience. Overall tho it was okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The service was amazing. I had fungi gnocchi, and it was out of the world. I have never tasted a gnocchi, that good I did not find it salty maybe some day they might have made it salty and so it made it to the reviews. but the time that I ate it, oh ho everything was perfect. Absolute gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food and drinks were absolutely amazing. Tastes authentic and home cooked with lots of flavour. Staff was welcoming and very friendly. Restaurant got a bit loud, but it seems to attract a lot of local Italians, which I take as a good sign.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing place! I m from Montreal and from an Italian heritage and this is the closest thing to the fun Italian Montreal restaurant/bar in Calgary . Dominic and the whole staff are Italian and provided amazing service. Highly recommend and I ll be going back over and over and over.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very yummy authentic Italian food. Just wish there were a bit more of a 6 I had a good time there!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food amazing service . Its a must try !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great little spot. Just stopped in for a couple drinks but cant wait to come back and try some of the food. Looked awesome!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We dined in for the evening, and we received such wonderful food and wine along with sociable, friendly, and helpful service from our server. Thank you for making our day.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

SS106 Aperitivo Bar is one of these places that you just have to know exists. It is not loud, it sounds Italian but does not have the typical red white and green colours or checkered red and white tablecloths. The name SS106 is a reference to Strada statale 106 Jonica, an Italian state highway which extends for 491 km from Reggio Calabria to Taranto, covering the whole coast Jonica in Calabria, Basilicata and parts of Apulia. The owners family is from Calabria. Upon entering, we were greeted by Francisco, a man from Calabria, of course. After having a negroni and Aperol spritzer and martinis with a charcuterie appetizer, Francisco guided us through the menu options. We all had pasta. Gnocchi ai funghi, amatriciana, calamarata alla pescatore and for myself, a plate of pasta putanesca. Putanesca, by the way, was not on the menu, but the chef had the ingredients and told Francisco that he could make such a dish. Everyone including myself cleaned up our plates. I very much enjoyed my putanesca, it had plenty of black olives, capers and just the right amount of anchovies. The pasta was perfectly cooked, a pleasure to eat. We concluded our dinner with a tiramisu, which we shared. It was generous, light and tasty. A restaurant is, first and foremost about food and service. On those two most important aspects, SS106 gets full marks. Well done!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food equally amazing people who work there, always nice when you can have a conversation with someone who speaks Italian! Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome real Italian place served by real Italian people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Super delicious food and great service for a girls night out! Can t beat their Wednesday ladies night price for an appetizer, pasta and wine! Will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is very tasty. Unique and flavourful. Staff is friendly. They had a wine tasting going on but still accommodated us. Recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is a highly functional sink to pee in. No frills, but an excellently mysterious jug of something beside it, adding to the exotic mystique. Would pee again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had 2 tours in Italy with the Navy and loved the food. Enjoyed speaking with the owner from Calabria--not far from where we lived. A fun place with great appetizers and wonderful pasta dishes.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always great food and great service here. Awesome spot for lunch or dinner and they make a great aperol spritz !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you dont go to Calabria, Calabria comes to you.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and Italian Television was a nice touch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food, great service!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely one of my favourite places in the city. Small and cute, will be back again hidden gem for sure

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful place and staff! Food was delicious - will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A little True Taste of Southern Italy. Food was Awesome as we ordered the Antipasto, Calamari, Veal & Fusili Arabiata which was made In house. You can taste the freshness which each bite. The Best part was Diane; who made the night memorable; regaling us with her stories. Would definitely come back!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best italian cozy restaurant in Calgary.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such a great time, the owners are super nice!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Wonderful staff, delicious menu. Tons of fun! You should go!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Smaller local location. Good drinks and good fun. The owner is very engaging/entertaining. Support local.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Francesco was fabulous! He is authentic!! My husband and I really enjoyed the food! It was so flavourful and the portions are very filling. The descriptions on the menu do not do the food justice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Lively and amazing ambience. Food was great. Host was super friendly. 5 Star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing food and service

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Unreal experience. We spent most of our summer here and we just kept coming back! The Chef, straight from the mother land, never disappointed. Dom kept us entertained and we will be back soon!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Really enjoyed this spot. Casual, relaxed atmosphere and nice service. Definitely enjoyed the authentic Italian vegetarian platter!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious try the Penne pasta with Zucchini add chicken.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Cute little spot. Great food, amazing service and the bartender/server made me the best espresso martini ! Everything was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A hidden gem, the food is amazing and the atmosphere welcoming and quaint. Did I mention the food was amazing :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Guys - were laughing if were not going here. Amazing food and nice little spot tucked away on Edmonton trail. Some thoughts - small spot so it can get quite loud but happy I went.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Our service was amazing. He made the best ceaser in the world. Food was amazing and location was awesome. Lots of vegetarian options. The limoncello was the best shot I ever took. 10/10 recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This is my go to spot for Italian cuisine. The atmosphere & food are all a part of the dine in experience when eating here. I highly recommend this place to my city folks and anyone traveling through Calgary .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Unbelievably good. Great atmosphere, food, music. Thank you to Francesco!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food, drinks and a very fun atmosphere.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This review is after 2 separate visits. The good: arancini balls. The bad: service is atrocious ie. servers spend more time on their phone than paying attention to guests, doesnt know the menu, doesnt care if you get the wrong item. Food is not particularly memorable given the price. The ambiance is so weird and disjointed. I feel like Im in a high school boys dingy bedroom. Really disappointed that this is the caliber of restaurant we have in Crescent Heights. Do not recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food good value

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Absolutely the best food, cocktails and service in an Italian restaurant Ive ever had. Dom, one of the owners, is a gem and you can see the pride he takes in his business carry through to every detail in the place. Ive eaten here many times in the last five years and theyve also catered a charity dinner I was involved with organizing and the guests all had nothing but positive comments on everything SS106 had made for them. Theres a reason they won the 2020 Consumer Choice Award for Best Italian Restaurant in YYC, and why I think they should win it for every year theyve been in operation --- theyre absolutely fantastic.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Authentic Italian food! Love this place! Great food, amazing service! This place has a great vibe too. You can tell they use very high quality ingredients, the food is amazing. Highly recommend, it will not disappoint!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Like at home

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great little place. Cool environment and excellent food and service.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very accomodating staffs; food are superb! Place has a very good ambiance that u would love to hangout with friends Vegetarian options: Very good, staffs didnt say no for options for our friends who are celiac too.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Service was friendly, if a bit air-headed. The drinks were OK, but kind of bland. The food wasnt...great. The prosciutto and cheese on our board tasted old and stale. The gnocchi was genuinely some of the worst Ive had. Less pillowy soft, and more just stodgy mush with absolutely no bite to it. We were left disappointed, especially for the price. And feeling rather bloated and uncomfortable after that gnocchi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is my new favourite place on Edmonton trail! The drinks and the food are so yummy! The staff are super friendly to boot. Vegetarian options: Lots on the menu Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good food, fresh ingredients, good vibe, good portions and affordable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always a good experience. Food is great and at a very reasonable price. Simple and delicious apertizers, and pasta. Their Pizza (pinza) is so good, the crust has the perfect crunch. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Honestly such an unassuming place with great food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

What a wonderful place As an Italian, I have finally found an authentic and highly quality food too many fake fancy places selling Italian dishes around that are far from being authentic and good quality ingredients! Here you get all the excellence of Italian food, kind and fun people, good real Italian cocktails and a very warmth place!!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Not sure why the rating is so high since we didn t find the food outstanding. In fact the calamari was not fresh, undercooked and came out super fast, and Gnocchi was too salty. Service was good and paid parking available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love it. Always perfetto!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Went here to see some world cup games. The owner greeted us with a smile even though we didnt have a reservation. He fit us in and was so upbeat and positive. Food was fantastic and service was 1st rate. Will definitely go there again!!!! Thx Dom!!!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Our pastas and veal were very tasty but the tiramasu was to die for. Also the price of our orders were better than most other restaurants. Service was spot on. Definitely will be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Accessible bar, great place to watch the FIFA world Cup

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hosted my company Christmas party. Excellent service, great pairings, couldnt ask for more! GREAT teramiseu

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Dietary restrictions: This place has the best Italian cusine in the city

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! They were able to work around dietary restrictions and had great pairings! The house made tiramisu will also absolutely not disappoint. Ive already started recommending to my friends and family and will definitely be back! Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was delicious , very authentic. The service was great, and a warm atmosphere . Parking: Parking right next door!

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good atmosphere, great little spot. Service was really good and so was the coffee. Food wasnt great and for that reason I wont be going back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Went here for dinner on a Friday night at 630pm - when we arrived we were the only ones but it quickly picked up. We sat on the patio and had appies and drinks. The antipasto was great - really good value for the cost. They could price their wine list higher, was a very reasonably priced list. Will come back to try some pasta next time!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food and the owner is so nice and helpful.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The staff was amazing and food was equally that. The drink options are great, and it just gave off a real good feel of this is not a chain restaurant would definitely go back and will most definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This place makes me want to grab a blanket and sit on the deck drinking and eating all day and night. Truly comforting to be here. The margarita pizza was crisp, light and the sauce was zesty. The gnocchi had a sauce that was creamy and full of mushroom flavour. The tiriamisu was a cloud of whipped cream, chocolate and coffee, authentic in the most flattering way. Get in there.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This restaurant was amazing! 100000000% recommend. Delicious, great and timely service, and a beautiful atmosphere. It was absolutely delectable. I never like mushrooms and the gnocchi funghi was unreal!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Food was great. Service was awesome.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

A nice restaurant with a small interior and small patio. The server was nice and authentically Italian. The food was quite good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very nice and cozy atmosphere. Delicious Italian food. Service was polite, excellent and prompt. Highly recommend it for weekend afternoon or early evening gathering with friends and family.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The service was fantastic and the owner/manager was entertaining. The food was great and all of this during Covid! Well done!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food, excellent service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

We liked this little place alot. Staff was great, food was great and it was ready fast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The owner is very friendly and down to earth guy, the atmosphere is very welcoming and has an overall good vibe! This is the best Italian food I have ever had, great portion sizes and everything is very fresh. I honestly cannot recommend that everyone try this place enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Absolutely fantastic food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Such a wonderful place, feels like home by the regulars and the staff! Great food, enjoyed the happy hour and the music :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Fantastic and scrumptious Italian cuisine! Restaurant atmosphere is casual and comfy as well. 10/10 would eat here again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great ambiance, Delicious authentic Italian food, super friendly owner! Have been here a few times and will keep coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really nice people and italian vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I love this place so much, this is the first place where I ate real Italian food and it did not disappoint to the slightest. The pizza was light, crispy, straight up bomb. Everything was so fresh, the staff are super friendly, they make you feel like your at home they really treat you right.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best Tiramisu in the city..Wonderful service great grub. I will be highly recommending this place to my friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I feel like Im in Italy wow ! I kept ordering more and more ! It was so gooood ! Great little date night place !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always has the best service and best food :)