Garden of Italy
ClosedItalian, Pizza, Pasta · $$ · Calgary
Garden of Italy is a family-run restaurant, located in Northeast Calgary, specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
Appetizers
- Bruschetta$7
Two pieces of toasted bread topped with garlic and fresh diced roma tomatoes marinated in olive and pesto
- Calamari$16
Tender calamari pan-seared in white wine tomato sauce
- Mussels$16
Mussels in a garlic white wine tomato sauce
- Smoked Salmon$16
Smoked salmon topped with onions, capers and olive oil, served with toasted bread
- Lemon Shrimp$15
Six sautéed shrimp served in a white wine garlic lemon sauce
- Antipasto Italiano$16
Assorted Italian meats, pickled vegetables and mozzarella cheese
Soups
- Minestrone Soup$9
Fresh vegetables with beans in a chicken broth
- Pasta Fagioli$10
Beans, pasta, onions and ground beef in a marinara and chicken broth
- Stracciatella Soup$9
Egg drop and parmesan cheese in a chicken broth
- Tortellini Soup$9
Tortellini pasta stuffed with veal in a chicken broth
Salads
- Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce and croutons in a housemade caesar dressing
- Caesar Salad (Small)$10
Romaine lettuce and croutons in a housemade caesar dressing
- Caesar Salad (Large)$15
Romaine lettuce and croutons in a housemade caesar dressing
- Garden Salad
Tomatoes, onions, olives, mushrooms, spring mix, red and green peppers in a balsamic vinegrette
- Garden Salad (Small)$10
Tomatoes, onions, olives, mushrooms, spring mix, red and green peppers in a balsamic vinegrette
- Garden Salad (Large)$15
Tomatoes, onions, olives, mushrooms, spring mix, red and green peppers in a balsamic vinegrette
- Caprese Salad$14
Fresh roma tomato slices and boccocini cheese slices topped with housemade pesto drizzle
- Add Chicken Breast$6
- Add Four Pieces of Sautéed Shrimp$6
Pastas
- Baked Lasagna$24
Housemade lasagna layered with ground beef, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
- Garden Penne$22
Penne pasta with celery, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, red and green peppers in a rosé sauce
- Stracci$24
Housemade crepes stuffed with ground beef, minced vegetables in a rosé sauce
- Spaghetti Bolognese$22
Spaghetti pasta in a homemade meat sauce
- Parmesan Eggplant$24
Breaded eggplant cutlets baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a rosé sauce
- Tortellini$23
Tortellini pasta stuffed with veal served in a rosé sauce
- Fettuccine Alfredo$20
Fettuccine pasta with mushrooms in a white cream sauce
- Linguini with Clams$25
Linguini pasta with manila clams in a white wine marinara sauce
- Ravioli$22
Ravioli pasta stuffed with ricotta, romano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in a white cream sauce
- Tutto Mare Linguini$32
Linguini pasta with mussels, shrimp, scallops, clams and calamari in a white wine marinara sauce
- Gnocchi$22
Potato and parmesan cheese dumplings in a rich gorgonzola cream sauce
- Spaghetti Carbonara$24
Spaghetti pasta with pancetta, onions and parmesan cheese in a white cream sauce
- Fettuccine Creamy Garlic Prawns and Scallops$24
Fettuccine pasta with shrimp and scallops in a garlic white cream sauce
- Add Chicken Breast$6
- Add Four Pieces of Sautéed Shrimp$6
- Garlic Toast$4
Two pieces of garlic toast
Chicken Entrees
All chicken entrees are served with the choice between penne marinara, caesar salad or garden salad
- Dijon Chicken$28
Two chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms in a light dijon cream sauce
- Chicken Lombardy$27
Two chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce
- Frangelico Chicken$28
Two chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms in a semi-sweet hazelnut cream sauce
- Herb Grilled Chicken$25
Two chicken breasts marintated in olive oil and herbs
- Garden Chicken$28
Two chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers in a rosé sauce.
- Lemon Chicken$25
Two chicken breasts with capers in a lemon garlic white wine sauce
- Smoked Maple Bourbon Chicken$30
Two chicken breasts with asparagus in a smoked maple bourbon cream sauce
Veal Entrees
All veal entrees are served with the choice between penne marinara, caesar salad or garden salad
- Veal Rolls$29
Veal stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and fresh parsley in a brandy cream sauce and mushrooms
- Marsala Veal$28
Veal with sautéed mushrooms in a sweet marsala sauce
- Parmesan Veal$29
Breaded veal cutlet baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a marinara sauce
- Lemon Veal$27
Veal in a lemon white wine sauce
- Grand Marnier Veal$28
Veal with sautéed mushrooms in a semi-sweet orange liqueur cream sauce
- Royal Veal$26
Grilled veal marinated in olive oil and herbs topped with sautéed mushrooms
- T-bone Steak$34
10 ounce bone-in steak
Seafood Entrees
All seafood entrees are served with the choice between penne marinara, caesar salad or garden salad
- Garden Shrimp$28
Sautéed shrimp with onions, red and green peppers in a white wine tomato sauce
- Basa$30
Basa fillet served with shrimp and scallops in a mildly spiced marinara sauce
- Grilled Salmon$29
Grilled salmon served in a white wine garlic lemon sauce
- Seafood Platter$42
Salmon, basa, shrimp, scallops, lobster tail, mussels, clams and calamari in a white wine marinara sauce
Pizzas
- Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Cheese Pizza (10")$14
Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Cheese Pizza (12")$18
Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Cheese Pizza (16")$22
Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Hawaiian Pizza
Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Hawaiian Pizza (10")$17
Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Hawaiian Pizza (12")$20
Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Hawaiian Pizza (16")$26
Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Garden Pizza
Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, red peppers, black olives and fresh tomatoes topped with pesto
- Garden Pizza (10")$17
Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, red peppers, black olives and fresh tomatoes topped with pesto
- Garden Pizza (12")$20
Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, red peppers, black olives and fresh tomatoes topped with pesto
- Garden Pizza (16")$26
Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, red peppers, black olives and fresh tomatoes topped with pesto
- Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, ground beef and chicken
- Meat Lovers Pizza (10")$18
Pepperoni, ham, ground beef and chicken
- Meat Lovers Pizza (12")$22
Pepperoni, ham, ground beef and chicken
- Meat Lovers Pizza (16")$30
Pepperoni, ham, ground beef and chicken
- Chicken Pizza
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
- Chicken Pizza (10")$16
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
- Chicken Pizza (12")$20
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
- Chicken Pizza (16")$28
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
- Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Pepperoni Pizza (10")$17
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Pepperoni Pizza (12")$20
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Pepperoni Pizza (16")$26
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
- Deluxe Pizza
Chicken, ground beef, red peppers, green peppers and mushrooms
- Deluxe Pizza (10")$16
Chicken, ground beef, red peppers, green peppers and mushrooms
- Deluxe Pizza (12")$20
Chicken, ground beef, red peppers, green peppers and mushrooms
- Deluxe Pizza (16")$28
Chicken, ground beef, red peppers, green peppers and mushrooms
Desserts
- Tiramisu$10
Layers of espresso soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone cheese with a rich cocoa dusting
- Crème Caramel$9
Homemade chilled custard with a rich caramel sauce
- Spumoni$9
Layered gelato with pistachio. chocolate and vanilla (dried fruit in vanilla layer)
- Tartufo$9
Dark chocolate with hazelnut and vanilla gelato
- Chocolate Walnut Brownie$11
Warm chocolate brownie with walnuts topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate and caramel drizzle