The Boot Italian Restaurant in Cochrane

205 1 St E #13, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X6, Canada

★★★★☆
(419 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant

About

Home style Italian Pizza, pasta, risotto and more..

Website
thebootrestaurant.ca
Address
205 1 St E #13, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X6, Canada
Plus Code
5GQP+75 Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
419 reviews

Most Mentioned

calamari (14) seafood (9) review (7) tortellini (6) garlic bread (6) bolognese (6) gluten free (6) mushroom (6) jar (5) delivery (5)
5 stars
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4 stars
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★★★★★
November 18, 2024

Our family had such a great experience here. Highly recommend! There was 8 of us and the service was so amazing and fast. Food was absolutely delicious and hot. We will definitely be back again. Only reason I gave atmosphere 4 stars is because there was an awful smelling Glade type air freshener right by our table and it very much took away from the wonderful food smells that it was trying to mask.

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

We went here for lunch. The server was super polite and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. I ordered a ham and mushroom pizza and it was perfectly cooked. Two people could easily share one pizza. The portion sizes are generous and food was great. We enjoyed our food here and would go back.

★★★
September 3, 2024

It's a cute, tiny little restaurant. Best Italien? Maybe in Cochrane. The service was good, I'm glad I finally got to eat here. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back though.

★★★★★
August 26, 2024

Amazing service, fantastic food, this is my new favorite Italian place! It's tucked away in a quiet location but it's definitely a hidden gem. The food is delicious and I always stop here on my way back to Calgary from Ghost Lake. They even allow dogs on the patio as well. Would recommend 100%

★★★★★
February 3, 2024

We called like 45 min before closed if we could still make it and they said yes we arrived there 30 min before closed and they served us like queen and king! They stayed open later for us (15 min after closing time) and never showed us they wanted us to hurry. The service and food was exceptional and we will definitely be back! We had appetizer,meal,desert and a pizza to go lol and all was delicious! Thank you 😊

★★★★★
January 28, 2024

The Boot does it again. Friendly, family based service with grace and a smile. It’s a hole in the wall that captures five star service and most importantly food. Lots of meat and veggie options. Just a place where after your meal you are left talking about how good it was on the way home. Thanks for the amazing pasta, pizza and calamari!!

★★★★
January 31, 2020

A small, cute and cozy italian themed place with an average amount of seating (not a super large restaurant). The pasta here is delicious and flavourful. Not too salty. Not too saucy either but flavoured just right. The pizzas here seemed to be the go to option as i saw other tables order them as well. Cant go wrong with either choice. Pricing is reasonable but maybe slightly higher than average but take into consideration for the food quality and amount you get. Enjoyed the experience here. Service here was quick and friendly

★★★★★
June 20, 2019

They got it! New owners for about a year now, and it’s with great relief that I give this review. This has been a special place for us in the last three years. The place remains clean, great service and our dishes were delicious. There certainly is a difference in the food - perhaps subtle. I think more noticeable in the pizza. But still a good pizza. Felt a bit heavy on the cheese (not always a bad thing). Over all, I congratulate the new owners and we will be back and I’ll reconsider this review. My 2019 Revinew: Legit. We loved the food! Looking forward to going again. I’ll have a more complete review then.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We ate their last night with family. The kids liked it very much so kudos there. The service terrific and its a family place so just what we wanted. Make a reservation it fills fast

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Overall very good and a nice location. Kids love it which is what matters the most.

★★
October 21, 2024

Service was crap! The waitress forgot to bring a bowl to put my mussel shells into or a spoon to eat my bouillabaisse. None of the clams in the dish had flesh in the clams. The mussels had tiny bits of flesh. The shrimp were good. When she brought the credit card machine, the bill on the machine read $67,831.00. When I pointed out that the bill was, actually, $67.83, she laughed but apologized. Beer and white wine were warm, not cold. The waitresses were foreign and obviously chosen for low salary, not expertise. Only plus was low prices for meals. But, then, you get what you pay for

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great food and great prices.

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

How can you serve calamari like that to people.... its not even edible

September 21, 2024

We had a thoroughly disappointing experience at this restaurant. The moment we walked in, we were hit with a strong mildew smell, which should have been a red flag. Unfortunately, the food didnt fare much better. The calamari was fried in an odd-tasting oil, was to have a spicy tomato sauce it was just marinara sauce. The lasagna had lots of meat sauce but it was almost noodle-less, the worst of all was the carbonara tasted like watered-down hot eggs. The only redeeming quality was our friendly server. Sadly, the subpar food and unpleasant atmosphere outweighed the good service, far from authentic Italian food! Left us with upset stomachs and a strong desire to warn others. 0/5 for food and atmosphere, and 5/5 for service. Not recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Decent menu, pretty great service. The food was not bad but not something to write home about. Nice intimate dining room

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Nice place to take the family.

★★
August 21, 2024

Just had dinner delivered lasagna and there was hardly any noodles and not even come with garlic toast for 21 dollars was disappointed. .

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Tonight, the Lamb shank was so good! Its worth the trip to Cochrane. Our favorite hometown Italian restaurant

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great restaurant! Fair prices, amazing food, perfect service! Kid-friendliness: Perfect restaurant for a family!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Came here for lunch today. Haven t been here to eat in over a year. Delicious food, outstanding service. My only comment is please have fun Italian music playing to add to the atmosphere, or even light pop that all ages can listen to. Alternative rock (Smashing Pumpkins etc) isn t really great to listen to when eating an Italian lunch ;). Thank you for the great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We come here for the pizza, but have had the bolognese as well. The foods great. No, its not a $100 a plate italian joint, but its made in house and quite good (sauces, pastas, no frozen stuff). Come in early and you see into the kitchen, you can catch glimpses of them doing their thing. The Bolognese tasted like a proper meat sauce, not a tomato sauce with meat in it. The pizza dough is great, you can tell its not pre-made pre-rolled dough. I have quite a few different pizzas and enjoyed them all. When you think of price point and quality, its a good bang for your buck. The waiter is quite nice and polite, always ensuring you have what you need. Great job.

July 21, 2024

I have never in my life had a pizza so bad i threw it out... till this place, melted cheese on bread with ketchup as sauce would have been SO much better. Roomate ordered lasagna from there at one point also, it was 2 frozen lasagna heated in a microwave and he said it was horriblle. There is literally nothing authentic Italian about this places food. Im amazed by the good reviews, I assume they are from friends of the owner. Ghr food is also way WAY overpriced given how bad it is. Response: Since I am unable to reply I will add to my review that I appreciate the response by the owner, but I stand by my review, I was not exaggerating, the lasagne clearly came out of a pre-made dish, and the sauce literally was tomato paste, no joke cause we side by side tase tested it with actual tomato paste. I hope this review, although negative can be benneficial to your q.c. and I wish you nothing but the best in the future but I respectfully, will be dining elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Amazing spot!

July 21, 2024

This restaurant is run by a FILIPINO family..... nothing was good..... Im Sorry but Italian food cook by FILIPINO is not Italian authentic kitchen Pasta over cooked....... I drive 35 min for that!!!!! *******IF YOU ARE REALLY PASIONATES LEARN HOW TO COOK PASTA OK DISCUSTING TO MAKE PEOPLE PAY FOR HORRIBLE FOOD LIKE THAT. *****The server was the only good employe in your restaurant!***** Open a FILIPINO RESTAURANT stop fool people with your lie of authentic Italian restaurant when is not!!!!!! If the food was good OK but no sorry..... And before you try to Correct my orthograph learn how to make client happy (COOK PROPRELY) its seem like couple client is disappointed here based on your reviews... I read at your reviews reply and wow how rude you are!!!!! ITALIAN HAVE WAY MORE RESPECT YOU RUINED THE REPUTATION OF THIS RESTAURANT FILIPINO NOT ITALIAN.... NOT CLEAN PERSON AND CANT DRESS PROPRELY OK!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Always great food and great service.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I ordered on the phone to be delivered to a friend. Absolutely super nice guy, Christian!! Fast delivery. My friends were thrilled with everything.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

My wife and I stopped in while shopping in Cochrane, was not sure if it was still there, to my elation is was! Celeste is the Cher/Owner and food is excellent, we were served by her brother and that was also excellent, we also met her husband. Nice to see folks that really enjoy owning a restaurant, a very hard thing to do these days.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

This Italian restaurant is truly authentic. I have visited numerous times and have never been let down! The taste of the dishes, paired with the exceptional service, is truly outstanding. Love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

We have been here a few times, including with the kids. Nice casual atmosphere. Very friendly service. Food is very good and we have enjoyed various pastas and pizzas. We are an Italian family so we are picky about eating out Italian food, but this place does a good job.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Really good gourmet-like Italian food. So glad we discovered this small boutique restaurant in our town. A must-check-out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great menu. I had the spaghetti and meatballs which were excellent but a bit dry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Wonderful little Italian Restaurant. Friendly Staff, great pasta; good thin crust pizza

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing food and service! We will be back again and again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

The food is so so so so good, the pizza is the best i have ever had in my life!!!! And the deserts are out of this world!!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food and excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Very delicious food and friendly staff. Ill be back for sure :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

We met some friends there and brought our toddler along. Service staff was very friendly and catered so nicely for our daughter. To top it off the pasta and pizza were delicious. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Absolutely delicious. Our family of 4 enjoyed every dish we ordered :) highly recommended

January 21, 2024

Not very impressed with the quality of the food and the ambience. Did not feel like an Italian restaurant. Servers were also dressed in street clothes not a true Italian restaurant feeling. Will not be back or recommend. Just not happy because I thought this was going to be a special night with my family for a nice New Year s dinner but it didn t meet our expectations.

★★
January 21, 2024

This was our first time trying the Boot. The servers were very nice and the food was ok. It didn t meet our expectations we had. We thought it was going to be a bit more dressy. Was disappointed to see it felt like every other restaurant. Staff were just in street clothes. My husband also left a review and was called a racist. His feedback was tasteful and said nothing that could even have been taken as being racist!! He was not rude at any point with the staff as we said the staff were very pleasant and friendly as were we. Just from the comment back from the owner and the unprofessionalism in this response we will never be back to your establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Fantastic food and the best service!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The staff were great, so willing to make any accommodations and go above and beyond in customer satisfaction, they were just lovely. The pizza was on point also !

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My absolute favourite restaurant. Casual, friendly and great service. My favourite dishes are the spaghetti carbonara and prosciutto mushroom pizza. The salads are generous fresh and delicious. Love the Boot! Dietary restrictions: Nice that the Boot has gluten free options.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Here for Special Lunch everything absolutely perfect and delicious. Staff a delight and very very pleasant . Definetly will be going back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very authentic and home vibes. Great and service. Highly recommend

★★
December 21, 2023

I have been going to the boot for serveral years and always had a delightful time. Tonight my husband was taking me for a romantic dinner before surgery on Monday. He made reservations at the Boot. We got there, the table was not set and the silverware was thrown on the table. We recieved our meal followed by our appetizers. The appetizers were cold. We planned on staying and having coffee and dessert. The restaurant is known for their ttiramanasu. At 6:30 on a Saturday night they were out of it. We were in and out in 45 minutes. I was very disappointed. It was not the experience I was anticipating. In addition, they were very busy with take out and door dash that the service was below par. Unfortunately this will be my last visit

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I have recently visited The Boot. Apart from the amazing food and warm staff. The tiramisu was just simply delicious and rounded off a great meal. 10/10 STARS!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was great! Service was good and the Atmosphere had something to be desired. Kid-friendliness: Cute kids menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was delicious and a woman working there made my lunch experience more complete - she is very pleasant to talk to. The food was very fresh and tasty, the menu had many options and I was finally able to eat a risotto here in Canada after almost 4 years.

★★
December 21, 2023

Seems like the pizzas here are hit-or-miss. We ordered 2 pizzas; both were tasty, but one has very few toppings. I wouldnt order that one again. The other had more toppings and a lot of cheese. Im not sure I would order pizza from here again. I also ordered here a few years ago and the food was excellent, but after this experience my confidence is shook. Details: We ordered 2 pizzas March 11, 2023. The Monte (seafood) pizza was slim on the toppings. One of our pieces didnt even have shrimp on it! It felt like a 12$ pizza rather than a $20 pizza. It tasted good, but I wouldnt order this one again. On the flip side, the other pizza we ordered was loaded with mozzarella cheese and a respectable amount of meat and mushrooms.

December 21, 2023

We visited this place when they first opened and thought it was pretty good and seemed authentic. Now years later went back for the first time and the quality is so bad and it is NOT AUTHENTIC. Honestly, its mostly going in the trash and we are so aware of food waste - but this is inedible.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I ve had the pizza here a few times now. The Salumi, Golosa, and Proscuitto Cotto e Funghi (ham and mushroom). It s been cooked very well each time. The crust here is really good and has that nice brown/black colour showing it s cooked at a good temp. Unique offerings of toppings for each. Best pizza I ve found in Cochrane for sure and price is reasonable for the ingredients. Family members have had the pasta and really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If I could give this 10 stars, I would! Super cute restaurant. AMAZING fresh food. Excellent quality, even better service. Thank you Celeste for your wonderful and friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was very yummy. Great Italian vibe. Would go back. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Thus is our favourote restaurant in town. The food is always delicious (the chicken Cotaletta is amazing!). We were there tonight, and even though they were super busy, we felt well attended to. And the food once again was top notch, the servi gs are generous. Its a small restaurant, so be sure to reserve if you plan to be there in peak times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The new owner has been there since day 1 and she made sure the food is still delicious and authentic! Great experience every-time I bring my family! Food is too notch! Highly recommended and worth the drive! Kind Regards Johnny

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Their food is absolutely delicious. Gluten free options and they try to cater to make something for you if its not on the menu. Gor example, we wanted the bruschetta. They made it with cauliflower crust instead. Cant say enough positives things about The Boot. A real hidden gem in Cochrane. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options and our daughter has a peanut allergy and has eaten here with no issues.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice little Italian spot. It looks like its run by Filipinos but dont let it fool you. Their menu is legit. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was really delicious. Looked so good that I burned my mouth jumping into it too quickly. The tiramisu was also excellent and I kinda wish I ordered another one for me instead of sharing. Great place to go for a nice and casual meal.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Pizza was good! Need to update the decor and exhaust fan in the kitchen area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Loved the quality of food! ALMOST like my mommas!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wish I live in Cochrane so I could have pizza from this place everyday. Not only is it great pizza, but its ran by the sweetest family. We had a dog with us and they actually set up space on the patio to accommodate us (vs. some places where they ask you to chain your dog around a park lot fence). To be clear, Im not sure what their dog policy is but they are definitely accommodating. Only manage to snap up 1 picture because we devoured the other pizzas so quickly..... so obviously it was delicious. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best place for pasta in Cochrane. friendly kind staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I eat their prosciutto arugula pizza often - I adore it! The veal portion is a bit small for the price, but overall is a great restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is really good. Owner is very accommodating. I will be back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Always a great choice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wandered up, great food, good service, relaxed.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So awesome, one of my favorite spots to pop in for a quick bite

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We always order delivery from the Boot and it is definitely the very best restaurant in Cochrane. The food is always exceptional, like it was just made for us in our own kitchen. There is never an issue of any kind. We simply cant say enough. Wish we could order every night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Place is a bit small, but the staff and food absolutely make up for it 100 fold. Will definitely come again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Cozy and friendly. We shared a lovely fresh salad to start, garlic toast, and their delicious Bolognese! Prices are very reasonable, waitress was friendly and attentive. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Dont disrespect the boot! Nothing beats the boot! WE LOVE THE BOOT.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Pizza taste nothing, very ordinary for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its an absolutely amazing little Italian restaurant with excellent food! Even the Gluten-Free pasta options were incredible. And to top it off the staff are all very kind and helpful! We will most definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: Some of the best Gluten-Free pasta we have tried in a long time!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you are celiac or gluten intolerant DO NOT eat here. They have an open window into the kitchen so you can see how they re preparing the food. They took no extra precautions with my gluten free pizza, they put it on the same oven as all the other pizzas with nothing underneath of it to prevent contamination. After it was done cooking, they removed my gluten free pizza with the same massive spatula that was used on all the pizzas that contained gluten. Our service was subpar we wanted drinks and no one came back to take a drink order after we got our food. The plates that were provided to us on our table (meant for sharing appetizers)weren t used, and the server put them back in the plate pile that the kitchen and servers were grabbing for other tables. If a plate that was on someone else s table and then given to me without being washed first id be concerned about a multitude of health violations and more gluten cross contamination. As a restaurant that markets their meals as gluten free, please do better. I shouldn t have to leave your establishment puking because you don t take any precautions with prepping gluten free meals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Pizza to go and it was FANTASTIC! Some of the best artisan pizza Ive ever had. Even after 45 mins in a take out box.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I like The Boot because it s not so expensive place but all food are so good and healthy! A lot of people are there all the time Very friendly stuff and I felt myself relaxing Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good Italian cuisine and really friendly service. Felt like home.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Little crowded but definitely a sweet place to take the family or the significant other for date night. Loved the tiramisu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Beautiful place to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this restaurant!! I ve gotten a different meal every time and each time I ve throughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend the seafood Alfredo, lasagna and all of the pizzas!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is good

December 21, 2023

My Husband and I ordered Lasagna from this Restaurant. The Google Reviews were great so we decided to try it. Worst Lasagna we have ever had! It came in a container and looked like a Pizza Slice. Very Dry No Taste (very bland). We took a few bites and the rest went to Garbage!! First and Last Time ordering from this Restaurant!! Very Disappointed

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were recommend this eatery and were not disappointed

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Incredible place. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great pizza at a reasonable price. Amazing crust and lots of topping options .

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Value Good food! FINALLY a properly prepared Caesar salad.. definitely was Not expecting that what a pleasant surprise this little spot was....in an increasingly difficult industry where portions have shrunk and quality is hit and miss in an effort to make a buck The Boot definitely does it right! And fifty bucks for two pizzas and a salad where the standard is at least 8-10 bucks more for each wheel I will definitely become a regular of this little gem Perfect crust and just the right amount of toppings and did I mention the authentic Caesar salad!!! Lol So Good!! Yum. See you again soon! JV

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I dream about this place since I visited. I know that sounds ridiculous but the arugula pizza was so good as was the tiramisu. Divine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

the local review in The Cochrane Post, Cochranes favourite community paper: rating: I decided to review this restaurant since I got so many requests to include it in the Reader s Choice Awards in the community paper, both for Best Pizza and Best Restaurant. I can see why! Easy parking, it s in the little strip mall just west of River Avenue. When I arrived, it was pretty busy for a Tuesday evening with 4 of the 6 available tables taken and a driver picking up an order for delivery. It s a small, comfortable spot with most of the tables along the windows. Extensive menu with all the usual Italian favourites bruschetta to pasta to pinsa (Romana Style pizza with a gluten free option) to risotto, Tiramisu and more. I called my order in mid-afternoon and it was ready on time when I arrived at 5:30 pm. They seated me at a little table by the door as they got it ready and offered me a glass of water. The staff are friendly and made good suggestions for my order. What I liked in particular was the fresh traditional Italian greens with tomatoes and a light balsamic dressing and the Ortolana Pinsa fresh and light with good quality cheese and an excellent crust that wasn t too heavy (so you can have more!). The tiramisu love at first bite. It comes in a little jar and is just right light and not too sweet. Excellent value, good fresh food and I m happy to recommend. This business did not know I would be doing a review until after I placed & paid for my order.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We have ordered from The Boot twice now through Door Dash. I have never given a food review before but it is in my best interest to get the word out about this place because the food is incredible. It will be our go-to from now on for our weekly delivery night. This time around the Caesar salad didn t have bacon but either way the dressing is the best I ve had for n the area. The pizza is great as well. We asked them to keep it in the oven a bit longer than normal and it came out perfect. Can t wait to try more food from here. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I was introduced to this great little Italian restaurant by a good work friend of mine. Im one of the few who isnt a fan of Italian unless its my best friends family cooking it from family recipes, but I truly adore this place! The pizza is absolutely perfect, not greasy and super tasty, cooked in a proper fire pizza oven. The pasta is also great, with truly delicious sauces (red, white and rose). Really worth a visit, and the staff are kind and friendly! Great spot for a family night out for dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Yummy Italian restaurant in the heart of Cochrane. You gotta try the prosuitto arugula pizza and seafood risotto. Its so good! The tirimisu is awesome as well! The owner is from Milan and is so nice!

★★
December 21, 2022

We used to eat here once a month, but after the Italian owners left the place the quality is not quite the same and the Italian flavor is gone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fresh pasta! Food is always great, and the staff are always friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice small restaurant, excellent service and food and appetizers very tasty and nice presentation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We randomly popped into this little gem of a restaurant on our way home from Banff. We were so glad that we did, the service was fantastic and the food was probably the best Italian food I have ever had. We had the seafood alfredo, seafood risotto, and four cheese alfredo. Each dish was so amazing that we ordered all of them again to go as we knew that we unfortunately wouldn t be able to come back for a bit. We will definitely will make this restaurant a priority stop anytime we are passing through Cochrane!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Average Italian food. Garlic toast very sub par.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Made a late evening decision to grab take out and based on reviews decided to try this small Italian place. Talk about outstanding food. Shared calamari appetizer and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and gorgonzola pasta and seafood pasta in a rose sauce. Both were excellent and leftovers for lunch, Yummy! Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic food great server. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Super cute little Italian Restaurant. Best pasta I have had in years. You can tell the sauce is homemade. Very reasonably priced hidden gem

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The service and the food here is amazing! Its a small location, so you know you are getting their best efforts. They do takeout as well!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

5 stars is realistically if they would have more table and not a waiting line. Beside that, it is 5 stars! Friendly service, great(!) Food, amazing Pizza, good house vine, if you have been in smaller Italian restaurants, you will like it very much. We will go again. Also great call in orders to pick up.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

It is not enough to say that the food was exceptional, it was. Going into a restaurant with a grumpy one year old all of the staff were overwhelmingly kind. From the front of house to the back we were treated like family by every worker there, it is impossible in a short review to share how warned my heart was by the staff of the boot. Also and importantly the food is the absolute best Cochrane has to offer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very tasty food for a good price, quick service, clean tables! Parking: Plenty of parking space

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

What a wonderful little restaurant. The food is very good and the portions are nice and plentiful. Seating is a little snug inside and it isn t for anyone in a rush.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This restaurant does not look like much from the outside or the inside. It is relatively plain. The magic begins when you have their pasta or meatballs infront of you. The depth of flavour and the quality of the food speaks volumes. The prices are quite reasonable. I think this might be one of the best Italian food places in the Calgary area. Parking: Free parking on site.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The boot has some of the most delicous and authentic itallian food in alberta. A warm homely atmosphere, and lovely people running it. Definitely a must visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was amazing and the staff was awesome. Thank you so very much. We will be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We had the #4 pizza. The food and service were amazing. The chef even asked if we enjoyed our meal!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Nice little restaurant, quick service, great pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good service and great food served. 100% Recommended.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food, and amazing service. Definitely one of the best mom and pop run restaurants I have been to in a long time. It has something that the big chain restaurants don t. Would recommend anytime!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great experience - Staff were super friendly, food was delicious, and prices were really good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is an awesome little restaurant; great service and delicious food.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

I had a tortellini norcina which became a ravioli dish because they were out of tortellini (5:30). Very tasty but somewhat small portion. My wife had the penne Primavera which was also tasty and a much more generous serving. There were no accompaniments with the entrees. We didnt have reservations and they got busy after we were seated, but we felt we were being rushed a bit. Service was efficient but not not overly welcoming. We had coffee, but instead of offering refills the server wanted our cups - even though my wifes wasnt empty. We declined on dessert because it didnt feel relaxed. We might try our again when were back in town as the food was excellent, but the hospitality needs a pick up.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

These asians can sure make some gosh darn good Italian kuisine . When they say worlds best tiramisu they aren t lying. If someone says this place isn t good, give them the boot! Maddona! They even give reusable doggy boxes. Fan-freaking-tastic!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent lunch, charming staff, food was delicious and well priced. Looking forward to going again very soon.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I didnt know food could taste this good. Chicken fettuccine Alfredo was amazing. Kind people. Prompt service. They need to be a franchise I want this restaurant in my town. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Real Italian food at a great price! Super friendly and helpful waitress

December 21, 2022

Ordered Gluten free pasta and got regular pasta. Not the first time we ordered Gluten free from here so we trusted them to handle it like in the past. Never again. My partner is now laying in bed in pain. Thanks, The Boot! Dietary restrictions: Totally dropped the ball on a big dietary restriction

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My wife and I ordered last night for takeout. When I arrived, food ready and was still piping hot when I got home. We both ordered pasta dishes that weve never tried before and we can honestly say its some of the best weve ever had. Absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I love this place, if I had my way I would eat their tortellini norcina every day until I died happy and fat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Everytime we order, its so good! Fresh ingredients and tasty, exactly why its a bit pricy. My son orders two tiramusu because he enjoys them so much, now thats pricy for such a small jar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Seafood risotto was incredibly satisfying. Hearty and flavourful. It gave me a Mac and cheese comfort with more protein and satiety.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great place for authentic Italian food, service is courteous and efficient. Food is always fresh, hot and tasty! Will definitely support this great local business often in the future. Keep up the good work The Boot Team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This is a tiny restaurant but with amazing food. The food was very tasty and was authentic . Food is prepared fress so it takes approx 20mts for prep

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing pizza and very friendly people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love this place they are very friendly and comfy great selection of food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious pizza with amazing high quality ingredients. The staff / owner are extremely generous and nice. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very quaint little place that delivers some amazing Italian dishes. I dont think we have had one that we didnt love! (Great service too )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Fabulous food, excellent service. If you want authentic Italian cuisine, visit The Boot. You wont regret it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We had an excellent lunch with well prepared food and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The Tagliatelle Bolognese, lasagna, Tagliatelle Rucola & Prawns and Tortellini Norcina are my favourite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Went to the boot For anniversary dinner, loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome. Great little restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Worth it!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The best Italian food in Cochrane, its super delicous and simple. Also the service is great and fast.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Restaurant is small and cozy with cute Italian decor, and the food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Its one of my absolute favourite restaurants in town!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Solid Italian food for a reasonable price. Had the 4 cheeze penne and it was good. The garlic bread was not what I was expected. More like garlic toast.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Cozy and food was excellent

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The Boot is a cozy, family feeling place in the heart of Cochrane. Takeout or dine in options are night making choices in life!! The food is hot, fresh, presented well and most importantly dee friggin..licious!!! Portions are belly busting too. My go to is Pizza number 25 with the knuckle sized shrimp. Do yourself a favour and add some hot oil to it. My pops goes for the lasagna and my wife is all about the Tiramisu. The craving is real. We hit the dine in tonight and it was busy but nicely spaced and masks were worn by the staff. The eyes and service told the story though, Maria was great. Good this good does take a bit of time to come out so chill, laugh and raise a glass. If you are doing an apple the calamari is light and tender. Hope this helps and thanks for taking the time to read.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious food. Reasonably priced. Attentive friendly service.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Used to love ordering from here. Today my order arrived and the box with pasta is half the size. What happened?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

A great little Italian restaurant, excellent service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food is consistently amazing. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the flavours are authentic, the portions are generous and the price is affordable. Highly recommend this gem!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Ordered from them tonight and it was delish!! Had the ceaser salad, spaghetti polpettine, capricciosa pizza and the tiramisu. Its been awhile since Ive been pleasantly suprised with a take out order highly recommend.. The tiramisu looks small and pricey but its definitely worth it ..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Came for early dinner, about 5:15. Very efficient vaccine check. By the time we left - 6:30ish, the place was quite full. We shared a Caprese salad which was excellent, presented in a bowl on a bed of baby greens. My ravioli was very good, a bit spicy. The seafood with pasta was also very good The gnocchi was disappointing, tasted like it had been cooked in meaty water. Prices were reasonable. We would go there again.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Food was amazing and service was very warm and welcoming. Will definitely come back in the future.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This is real italian food. Much better than that gosh dang on Rickys Famosos. 5 stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I didnt actually go here, I dont know the name of the place I visited but it wasnt here. Congrats on the free 5 stars!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great authentic italian place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

An authentic Italian experience! Each dish has a unique flavour; rich and delicious! You can tell it is made with a lot of love! Fabulous menu selection and the best pizza in town! Very reasonably priced for this caliber of Italian eats. Love the casual ambiance for any day of the week! We have been here several times and will be back again soon!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wonderful Food! We only just discovered this gem of a restaurant this week, and have already ordered take-out twice. Weve tried 5 different dishes and all were fantastic. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best pizza and salad in Cochrane or Calgary

★★★★
December 21, 2020

I definitely recommend giving The Boot a try, the food was amazing and the staff is very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

An absolute must visit for pizza in cochrane.. definitely my favorite. Service is friendly and they make you feel at home and special. Overall great place that you definitely need to check out.. Dariyan & Feebee... thank you for your hospitality..

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best Italian food in cochrane hands down, I went this evening with my daughter and our server Dariyan was very helpful and sweet! Expect to see us very soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Exceptional food, unpretentious atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Pizzas excellent

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Wonderful service and very nice friendly people. Love it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good place for having a fine Italian food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great quality of food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Lovely little place, very nice, and tasty food, reasonable prices! Tried the calamari , couple pastas and the pizza; pizza was amazing! calamari couldve used more sauce, pesto was good, risotto rice was different than Im used to, but flavours were still good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Absolutely love this place. Great service and awesome food!! Time and time again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Absolutely delicious & authentic food, perfect serving sizes, great service, good prices, what more could you ask for? Absolutely will be returning the next time Im in town.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Decent! The Seafood Alfredo is the best. Its the main reason we go to (or order from) The Boot. Wouldnt recommend the risotto, as it was a bit mushy and bland. Until I encountered the one piece of cod in it, I forgot there was supposed to be any. The pizza is average. Overall, you could do worse! Portions are generous and staff/ownership is great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Wonderful authentic Italian food. The pizza is one of the best I have every had - even in Italy! My husband had a sausage tortellini dish that was so yummy. Service was great. Small dine in area maybe 5 tables in all. Cozy cafe atmosphere. If you are in Cochrane, this is a must eat place!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Its a small family spot. Not fancy, simple but great food and not too expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Simple yet so delicious. A bit expensive but it is authentic flavor Couldnt take pics because we cleaned the plates lool. We order seafood pasta, and seafood pizza. The pizza was different from regular pizzas. The pasta was delicious and the sauce is really rich. There is another plate i cant remember the name of but I think it is kinda of a dough in marinara sauce it was amazing.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Four of us didnt enjoy our meals. Garlic toast was a slice of thin bread lightly toasted with a touch of butter and garlic. Pasta dishes were cold, pizza with speck prosciutto was like chewing rubber. Wont go bac.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

One of the best spaghetti carbonara s we ve ever had! 10/10 would recommend this place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I honestly really liked it here. Me and my girlfriend ordered the Penne 4 Formaggi and the Tortellini Norcina and they delivered with just the right amount of sauce with superb flavor. If i was to recommend one of the two I would say the Tortellini definitely has a lot more flavor though. Will definitely order from here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great Italian food many different menu options all good

★★
December 21, 2020

Visiting from out of town and we were all craving good pizza. After reading the reviews I was excited to order. Well .... my kids wont eat it. No flavour . Not fully cooked, Very disappointed. Hope this is a one off but we go back home very disappointed. Pizza went in the garbage.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Just visiting from Victoria and stopped in for dinner. This is the Romano - garlic, potato, caramelized onions, and a white sauce. Delicious!

★★★
December 21, 2020

Over priced for the food that we had, but service was great!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

We ordered here for the first time a couple days ago. The food is good BUT, tiny portions and expensive for what you get.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great food!

December 21, 2020

Undercooked foot, hair in food, menu items missing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Favourite food in Cochrane! Consistently delicious, authentic and memorable. Love the quaint atmosphere and the ease of picking up to dine out too! Lunch or dinner, this place is the best. Carol

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great food, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very good food is unfortunately offset by indifferent service