
La Brezza Ristorante
ClosedItalian, Pasta · $$ · Calgary
La Brezza Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant in Calgary's historic Little Italy neighborhood in Bridgeland.
Catering Menu
From the restaurant's menu page(12 pieces per portion for one)
Appetizers
- Calamari La Brezza$12.95per person
Tender squid deep fried and sautéd in a spicy sauce Original calamari recipe from mamma.
- Caprese Burrata$9.95per person
Fresh Italian burrata cheese with basil pesto & local Roma Tomatos
- Caesar Salad$8.95per person
Herbs crushed croutons finished with Parmigiano (5)
- Gamberi alla Portofino$3.45per shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine and lemon sauce
- Bruschetta – "La Brezza's World Famous Speciality"$9.95
Roma tomato, basil, olive oil served with fresh homemade focaccia
Pasta
- Penne alla Vodka$11.95per person
In our made in house spicy rose sauce
- Lasagna Brezza$14.95per person
With layers of beef, parmesan, mozzarella, bechamel Secret three cheese lasagna that comes from mamma Angela's hometown bruciano
- Fettuccine Bolognese$14.95per person
With made by hand labour of love Bolognese
- Fried Cannelloni "Napoletana"$14.952 pieces
Fired Cannelloni shell stuffed with beef filling and fresh spice – Mamma Angelas famous cannelloni
- Ravioli$14.95per person
Filled with pecorino cheese and Bartlett pear butter sauce
- Penne "Con Salsiccie"$15.95per person
Spicy peppers & homemade sausage
- Fettuccini al Tartufo$14.95per person
Fettuccine with truffle cream sauce, mushrooms and pecorino cheese
- Spaghetti Aglio Olio$11.95per person
Garlic, chili, olive oil and mushrooms
- Penne Arrabbiata$10.95per person
Herbs, onion, in a light, spicy tomato sauce
- Rose Shrimp Mediterranean$20.95per person
Linguine with jumbo shrimp in spicy rose sauce
- Linguini Scoglio Napoli$24.95per person
Linguine with calamari, shrimp and mussels in our homemade seafood tomato sauce
Meat
- Parmigiana$11.95per person
Fried Chicken breast cutlet topped with tomato sauce and secret cheese mix
- Pescatore 2 Shrimp$14.95pasta not included
(2 pieces shrimp) Chicken scaloppini with homemade rose sauce and jumbo shrimps Original calamari recipe from mamma.
- Piccata$11.95pasta not included
Chicken scaloppini with white wine, lemon and capers sauce
- Marsala$12.95pasta not included
Chicken scaloppini with marsala sauce
- Brezza Funghi$13.95pasta not included
Chicken scaloppini with our signature porcini and cream sauce
- Sausage & Peppers$4.95pasta not included
Italian homemade sausage with reed and yellow peppers and Shaved Parmigiano
- Mammas Polpette$1.40/2.95per meatball
3 oz pork and beef Meatballs with tomato sauce and Parmigiano
Sides
- Broccolini$4.95
- French Fries$3.95
- Hot Cherry Peppers & Fingerling Potatoes$12.95
- Insalata Mista with Balsamic dressing$4.95
- Sautéed Spinach$4.95
Desserts
- Tiramisu$39.95
Tray per 10 person
- Berry Cheesecake$44.95
Tray per 10 person
- Cannoli$2.45
per piece
Pre-Set Menu
- Chicken$25.95
Parm Includes: Caesar Salad Focaccia bread Chicken Parmigiana Broccolini Tiramisu
- Seafood$39.95
Lunch Includes: Portofino shrimp (3 pieces) Focaccia bread Linguine scoglio Berry cheesecake
- Vegeterian$34.59
Lunch Includes: Caprese burrata Focaccia bread Fettuccine al Tartufo Hot cherry and potatoes Cannoli
- Lunch$36.95
Includes: Sausage and Peppers Focaccia bread Lasagna French Fries Tiramisu
La Brezza Menu 2025
From the restaurant's PDF menuEstablished in 1987, La Brezza hasn’t just been about serving food; it’s about creating an atmosphere where every guest feels part of ourextended family. For nearly four decades, the restaurant has been an iconic institution in Calgary’s Little Italy. We invite you to slow down, relax, and enjoy Nonna Angela’s recipes thathave been passed down through generations. Buon Appetito. * Most of our dishes can be done Gluten-Free ** Vegan and Dairy-Free options are also available In 1987, Marco Abdi opened La Brezza in the very home where he once lived — a cozy house nestled in the heart of Bridgeland, Calgary’s “Little Italy.” What began as a humble basement residence, slated for demolition, became the foundation of a possible dream. Marco met his wife Filomena at the bus stop outside their future restaurant where he greeted her with a warm “ciao bella.” Filomena’s mother, Angela Buonincontri from Napoli, became the heart of the kitchen, crafting the cherished recipes that still define La Brezza’s menu today. Now under the stewardship of Marco’s son Maurizio, La Brezza continues to honour this three-generation legacy, rooted in tradition, offering a genuine taste of the family's history. As Bridgeland evolves into a vibrant, diverse neighborhood, La Brezza remains a testament to the area’s Italian roots. Welcome home, welcome to Little Italy.
Antipasti
- Grilled spicy sausage roasted red peppers served with Nonna`s chili peppers
- Veal, pork & beef meatballs in our tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese
- Original Calamari
Tender squid deep fried & sautéed in our secret spicy lemon tomato sauce
- Gamberi alla Portofino
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a garlic & white wine lemon sauce
- Vongole in Bianco
Sautéed Clams with garlic, lemon & parsley topped with bruschetta
- Bruschetta
- Caprese Moderna
Burrata cheese, Roma tomatoes, & fresh basil pesto
- Zuppa di Minestrone
Fresh vegetable soup
Insalata & Zuppa
- Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts tossed in our caesar dressing with crushed herb croutons & parmesan cheese
- Insalata della Casa
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion drizzled with balsamic
- Pasta e Fagioli
Beans soup with parmesan cheese and broken spaghetti
- Beet Burrata Salad
Burrata cheese with red & gold beets
Secondi
- Salsicce & Red peppers alla Griglia
- Polpette al Sugo
- Parmigiana$31
Breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, & parmesan cheese
- Piccata$31
- Marsala$31
Cream sauce infused with sweet marsala wine & mushrooms
- Brezza Fungi$31
Porcini and cremini mushrooms in a porcini cream sauce
- Served with spaghetti aglio e olio or vegetables
Pasta
- Lasagna Brezza$30
Nonna Angela’s secret blend of three cheeses, bechamel layered with our Bolognese
- Cannelloni Napoletana$29
Famous La Brezza family recipe of crepes filled with cheese, herbs, mushroom & beef
- Pear & Pecorino Ravioli$25
Homemade ravioli filled with pecorino cheese tossed in our bartlett pear butter sauce
- Penne con Salsicce$29
Spicy homemade Italian sausage with onion & roasted peppers in our tomato sauce
- Penne Arrabbiata$22
Garlic, chili, roasted peppers, in our spicy tomato sauce
- Fettuccine al Tartufo$28
Porcini cream, roasted mushrooms, & truffle topped with pecorino cheese
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$19.5
Garlic, mushrooms, & chili sautéed in olive oil, pronounced (AH-LI-OH -LI-OH)
- Penne alla Vodka$24
- Fettuccine Carbonara$28
Bacon in our cream & egg sauce topped with bruschetta, parmesan cheese, & black pepper
- Gnocchi Bolognese$29
Signature bolognese, topped with parmesan pronounced (N'YAW-KEE)
Seafood
- Rosé Shrimp Mediterranean$31
Our Linguine in rosé sauce with herbs & garlic topped with jumbo prawns
- Scoglio Napoli$34
Linguine in our spicy tomato sauce with clams, calamari, & jumbo shrimp
- Cioppino$34
Traditional Italian seafood soup with market fish, shrimp and clams
Chicken orVeal
- (Chicken or Veal) Piccata$31
Sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce with capers
- (Chicken or Veal) Marsala$31
Cream sauce infused with sweet marsala wine & mushrooms
La Brezza Dine In Menu
From the restaurant's menu pageNonna Angela's recipes passed down through three generations. * Most of our dishes can be done Gluten-Free ** Vegan and Dairy-Free options are also available
Antipasti
- Original Calamari$23
Tender squid deep fried & sautéed in our secret spicy lemon tomato sauce
- Caprese Moderna$20
Burrata cheese, Roma tomatoes, & fresh basil pesto
- Gamberi alla Portofino$21
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a garlic & white wine lemon sauce
- Bruschetta$13
La Brezza's world famous specialty
- Salsicce & Red Peppers alla Griglia$18
Grilled spicy sausage roasted red peppers served with Nonna's chili peppers
- Polpette al Sugo$19
Veal, pork & beef meatballs in our tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese
- Vongole in Bianco$19
Sautéed Clams with garlic, lemon & parsley topped with bruschetta
- Beet Burrata Salad$20
Burrata cheese with red & gold beets
Insalata & Zuppa
- Insalata della Casa$13
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion drizzled with balsamic
- Caesar Salad$17
Romaine hearts tossed in our caesar dressing with crushed herb croutons & parmesan cheese
- Zuppa di Minestrone$15
Fresh vegetable soup
- Pasta e Fagioli$19
Beans soup with parmesan cheese and broken spaghetti
Pasta
- Penne alla Vodka$24
Our signature spicy rosé sauce
- Fettuccine Carbonara$28
Bacon in our cream & egg sauce topped with bruschetta, parmesan cheese, & black pepper
- Lasagna Brezza$30
Nonna Angela's secret blend of three cheeses, bechamel layered with our Bolognese
- Cannelloni Napoletana$29
Famous La Brezza family recipe of crepes filled with cheese, herbs, mushroom & beef
- Pear & Pecorino Ravioli$25
Homemade ravioli filled with pecorino cheese tossed in our bartlett pear butter sauce
- Penne con Salsicce$29
Spicy homemade Italian sausage with onion & roasted peppers in our tomato sauce
- Fettuccine al Tartufo$28
Porcini cream, roasted mushrooms, & truffle topped with pecorino cheese
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$19.50
Garlic, mushrooms, & chili sautéed in olive oil, pronounced (AH-LI-OH -LI-OH)
- Penne Arrabbiata$22
Garlic, chili, roasted peppers, in our spicy tomato sauce
- Gnocchi Bolognese$29
Signature bolognese, topped with parmesan pronounced (N'YAW-KEE)
Seafood
- Rosé Shrimp Mediterranean$31
Our Linguine in rosé sauce with herbs & garlic topped with jumbo prawns
- Scoglio Napoli$34
Linguine in our spicy tomato sauce with clams, calamari, & jumbo shrimp
- Cioppino$34
Traditional Italian seafood soup with market fish, shrimp and clams
Secondi
Chicken or Veal — Served with spaghetti aglio e olio or vegetables
- Parmigiana$31
Breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, & parmesan cheese
- Piccata$31
Sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce with capers
- Marsala$31
Cream sauce infused with sweet marsala wine & mushrooms
- Brezza Fungi$31
Porcini and cremini mushrooms in a porcini cream sauce
Platter Menu
From the restaurant's PDF menuNonna Angela’s
- Penne with sausage
made with our homemade sausage using Nonna Angela’s original spice mix
- Spaghetti alla puttanesca
said to have been thrown together by late‑night cooks in Naples
- Fettuccine bolognese
this slow‑cooked ragù follows Nonna Angela’s original recipe, made fresh everyday
- Fettuccine carbonara
this Roman dish is said to have been created for coal workers who needed a rich, smoky plate of pasta
- Spaghetti with meatballs
red‑sauce classic you can only get on the platter, made with our Nonna’s secret meatball recipe
- Fettuccine al tartufo
this truffle pasta was traditionally served to mark special moments, turning a simple meal into a little celebration
- Spaghetti cacio e pepe
shepherds in the Roman countryside are said to have invented this simple dish using just three ingredients they could carry in their bags.
Original Famous Marco Platter
Comes with arancini per person
- Combination of calamari, bruschetta, focaccia bread, and meatballs
- Combination of gamberi alla portofino, caprese burrata, and grilled sausage
- Gourmet$24
- Classic$19
- Bruschetta with fresh focaccia to start
- Grilled sausages and pepper
- Gamberi alla portfino
- Three classic pastas (Fettuccine alferdo, Penne rosé and Spaghetti aglio e olio)
- Chicken piccata
Enhance Your Platter
- Meatball$4
- Burrata$10
- Chicken$12
- Shrimp$5
- Italian Sausage$7
- Veal Cutlet$12
Famous Platters
From the restaurant's menu pageA celebrated experience designed for everyone to share.
Antipasti Platter
- Classic$19per person
Combination of calamari, bruschetta, focaccia bread, and meatballs
- Gourmet$24per person
Combination of gamberi alla portofino, caprese burrata, and grilled sausage
Pasta Platter
Choose up to Three Pasta Options $29.50per person Comes with arancini per person
- Penne with sausage
Made with our homemade sausage using Nonna Angela's original spice mix
- Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Said to have been thrown together by late-night cooks in Naples
- Fettuccine bolognese
This slow-cooked ragù follows Nonna Angela's original recipe, made fresh everyday
- Fettuccine carbonara
This Roman dish is said to have been created for coal workers who needed a rich, smoky plate of pasta
- Spaghetti with meatballs
Red-sauce classic you can only get on the platter, made with our Nonna's secret meatball recipe
- Fettuccine al tartufo
This truffle pasta was traditionally served to mark special moments, turning a simple meal into a little celebration
- Spaghetti cacio e pepe
Shepherds in the Roman countryside are said to have invented this simple dish using just three ingredients they could carry in their bags
Enhance Your Platter
- Meatball$4
- Shrimp$5
- Italian Sausage$7
- Burrata$10
- Chicken$12
- Veal Cutlet$12
Original Famous Marco Platter
The Famous Combination Platter from 1988 Olympics $49per person Minimum of two people required for platter orders
- Bruschetta with fresh focaccia to start
- Grilled sausages and pepper
- Gamberi alla Portofino
- Three classic pastas (Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne rosé and Spaghetti aglio e olio)
- Chicken piccata