Divino Wine Cheese Bistro -  Calgary,

I learned about the interesting history of Divino during a Calgary Ghost Tour, so when a gf suggested having a group dinner there I figured Why not? The four of us arrived during peak dining time on a weeknight, and it was pretty packed so I took that as a good sign. We were seated near the open concept kitchen and got to see (and smell! all the delicious creations whiz past us as we pondered on the menu. In the mood for wine (what a perfect place to be! , our waiter brought over their house sommelier who was not only knowledgeable but super helpful and friendly! He helped us settle on the Kruger Rumpf Riesling (FYI a must try! We got the Tempura Haricot vert to share (seriously, could have just ordered a few of these for my meal , my entrée was the rougie duck breast (served with gingered spaghetti squash, potato confit and raspberry jus while the other girls got the lamb sirloin, seafood spaghettini and lobster ravioli. At first glance, you think the portions are small but once you start devouring your food, the richness takes over and you realize the portions are just right. My duck was succulent and the ginger and raspberry were perfect accents. All of you know my reservations about lamb, but I snuck a bite and was glad I did! The mint and red current jus did wonders on the lamb! Too full for dessert, I did ask to look at the cheese menu (what a huge variety! so I know what to look forward to the next time I 'm here and trust me, I will be back!

Delicious! I went to Divino and I was very impressed. The food, the decor and the service were all top notch. I had the Lobster Cannelloni, and omigod it was so good. The pasta was fresh and light and fluffy, the lobster fresh and flavourful and the rest of the filling cheesy and delicious. The bisque it was served in was really delicious. Very yummy. My companions had a salad, chestnut stuffed ravioli and more lobster canneloni respectively, and they all raved too. The service was great, from arrival to leaving. Our server was prompt and aware, always refilling glasses and asking if we needed anything without being intrusive. The cuisine is all italian (obviously), with a ton of different pastas and some good looking meat dishes. The lunch prices were a little up there in price, but it was pure deliciousness. I had a decent little cappucino after dinner. I'll definitely be back.

Cute nothing unique more of a restaurant with wine than a wine bar. Somewhat misleading. Charcuterie plate had off the shelf pates Nice location nice ambience not a bad place not a wine bar

What I hope is a rare miss... Went here last night for my wife 's birthday and had a less than average experience. First off, the service from the staff was awesome! No issues there. The starters were amazing. We had muscles and buffalo tartare and both were flavorful and presented very well. The mains were just 'ok '. I had a bone in rib steak and she had the duck. The beef was not AAA quality as there was much gristle but very flavorful. It was cooked well, just a bad piece of meat. The duck had a good sauce but lacked our usual expectation for quality of the duck meat. While finishing our meal, the restaurant was filled with smoke from the kitchen cutting our stay short. Anyway, we have had many great experiences here. Hoping this was just a rare miss as we like to come back.

A couple of us stopped in to Divino for a couple (okay, okay, a FEW) glasses of wine the other night. I had never been here before and I was extremely impressed. Not only do they offer an extensive wine and cheese menu, but they also offer a wide variety of entrees, gourmet sandwiches, and desserts. Best described as a bustling bistro, Divino sets the bar very high. Between the professional staff, classic decor and exceptional menu options, Divino is the perfect place to go when you're in the mood to kick your night up a notch or two.