| Cuisines | Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 403 454 0308 |
| Website | alforno.ca |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Daniel Ramon |
| Location | 222 7 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5M1 |
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Alforno
| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | CAN$30 and under |
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About Alforno
As part of the Teatro Group’s family of restaurants, Alforno Bakery & Café upholds our practice of offering only the finest ingredients to our guests. Since the opening of our flagship restaurant in 1993, we have been proud members of Calgary’s vibrant downtown culinary scene. Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread as well as brunch, lunch & dinner. Alongside of our sustainable coffee programme, we are proud to feature a selection of artisan wine, beer & spirits that have been curated from the Teatro cellars. We are a lively and casual café and accept reservations after 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Menus
- Main Menu
- Breakfast
- Liquor
Soup, Salad & Snacks
| Pappa al Pomodorro | Tuscan Tomato & Bread Soup |
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| Feature Soup |
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| Beet Salad | C$ 14.50 | Roasted Beet, White Wine Poached Pear, Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, Arugula and Red Coral Lettuce, Herb Apple Cider Vinaigrette | ||||
| Alforno Insalata | Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta, Olive, Crouton, Red Wine Vinaigrette |
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| Salmon Salad | C$ 18.00 | Kale, Quinoa, Pumpkin, Seeds, Chilled Maple Glazed Salmon, Sesame Dressing | ||||
| Baked Crab Dip & Baguette Toasts | C$ 13.00 | Warm Crab, Artichoke, Parmesan and Fior di Latte | ||||
| Braised Meatballs | C$ 14.00 | Pork & Veal, Arrabbiata, Bread Crumb, Grana Padano, Toasted Foccacia | ||||
| Salmon Gravlax Tartine | C$ 15.00 | House Cured Salmon Gravlax, Dill Cream Cheese, Caper, Pickled Red Onion on Toasted Sourdough | ||||
| Marinated Olives | C$ 7.00 | Warm Olive, Marinated In Olive Oil, Citrus, Fresh Herbs | ||||
| Chicken Chorizo Tartine | C$ 13.00 | Teatro Chicken Chorizo, Tomato Jam, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Reduction on Ciabatta |
Breads & Spreads To Share
| Baked Flat Bread | C$ 9.00 | EVOO, Sea Salt, Roasted Bulb of Garlic |
| Artisan Bread Selection | C$ 7.00 | Royale Smoked Butter |
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| Roasted Vegetable Dip | C$ 5.00 | Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread |
| Hummus | C$ 6.00 | Roasted Carrot and Winter Squash |
| Royale Smoked Butter | C$ 2.00 | Royale Smoked Butter, Maldon Salt |
| Olive Oil and Balsamic | C$ 2.50 | Evoo & Aged Balsamic Vinegar |
| Fior di Latte Cheese | C$ 7.00 | Evoo & Sea Salt Dressed |
Pasta
| Bucatini Carbonara | C$ 17.00 | Pancetta, Fresh Egg, Parsley, Cracked Pepper, Grana Padano |
| Rigatoni Bolognese | C$ 18.00 | Ground Pork and Veal, Onion, Garlic, Tomato Sauce |
| Chicken Chorizo Tagliatelle | C$ 19.00 | Teatro Chicken Chorizo Sausage, Pesto, Sundried Tomato, Goat Cheese |
| Pumpkin Risotto | C$ 19.00 | Pumpkin, Kale, Grana Padano, Pistachio Gremolata, Mortadella. Made with Poultry Stock |
| Roasted Mushroom Orecchiette | C$ 18.00 | Celery Root Puree, Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Mushroom, Cashew Cream |
| Baked Manicotti | C$ 20.00 | Fresh Pasta, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Tomato Sauce. Served with Alforno Insalata |
Pasta Add Ons
| Braised Meatballs | C$ 6.00 | |
| Confit Duck Leg | C$ 9.00 | |
| Baked Salmon | C$ 8.00 | |
| Pulled Chicken | C$ 6.00 | |
| Teatro Chicken Chorizo Sausage | C$ 7.00 |
Pizza
Red
| Margherita | C$ 17.00 | Fior di Latte, Fresh Basil |
| The Godfather | C$ 20.00 | Sopressata, Salami, Capicolla, Artichoke, Pepperoncini, Fior di Latte |
| Big Kahuna | C$ 19.00 | Capicolla, Roasted Pineapple, Red Onion, Fior di Latte |
| Prosciutto | C$ 19.00 | Prosciutto Crudo, Grana Padano, Arugula, Fior di Latte |
White
| Better with Bacon | C$ 19.00 | Bacon, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Fig Jam, Fior di Latte, Arugula |
| Fun Guy | C$ 19.00 | Roasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, Truffle Oil, Fior di Latte, Baby Kale |
| Mortadella | C$ 19.00 | Mortadella, Pistachio, Grana Padano, Evoo, Fior di Latte |
| Perfect Pear | C$ 18.00 | White Wine Poached Pear, Caramelized Onion, Brie, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction, Fior di Latte |
Brunch
| Yogurt Parfait | C$ 8.75 | Seasonal Compote, House-made Granola, Greek Yogurt |
| Smashed Avocado | C$ 12.00 | Poached Egg, Avocado, Mint, Feta, Lime, Chili Oil on Toasted Sourdough |
| Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | C$ 15.00 | Egg, Bacon, Aged White Cheddar, Aioli, Choice of Fruit Or Green Salad |
| Veggie Breakfast Sandwich | C$ 15.00 | Egg, Arugula, Vine-ripened Tomato, Aged White Cheddar, Aioli, Choice of Fruit Or Green Salad |
| Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich | C$ 17.00 | Egg, Beef Sirloin, Hot Peppers, Provolone, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Choice of Fruit Or Green Salad |
| Classic Eggs | C$ 15.00 | Two Eggs, Potato Rosti, Toast & Fruit Preserve, with Choice of Bacon –Or- Blueberry Sausage –Or- Maple Sausage -Or -Tomato and Avocado |
| Mafia Breakfast | C$ 21.00 | Bacon, Blueberry Sausage, Maple Sausage, Three Eggs, Potato Rosti, Toast and Fruit Preserve |
| Crab Omelette | C$ 20.00 | Crab, White Wine, Cream, Pea Shoots, Hollandaise Served with Greens and Toast |
| Sweet Potato Waffles | C$ 17.00 | Bear and Flower Bacon, St Leon Maple Syrup |
Eggs Benedict
| Canadian | C$ 17.00 | Back Bacon, Green Onion |
| Gravlax | C$ 18.00 | House Cured Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Caper |
| Florentine | C$ 17.00 | Wilted Spinach, Tomato Jam, Feta |
| Mushroom & Brie | C$ 17.00 | Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Brie, Sherry Vinaigrette |
Sweets
| Feature Cake Slice | C$ 6.00 | See Server for Daily Selection Tiramisu |
| Assorted Creampuffs | C$ 5.25 | |
| Cookie | C$ 2.50 | |
| Alforno Soft Serve Rotating Flavours | C$ 4.75 |
Sides
| Egg | C$ 3.00 | |||
| Fresh Tomato | C$ 3.00 | |||
| Fresh Fruit | C$ 5.00 | |||
| Green Salad | C$ 5.00 | |||
| Half Avocado | C$ 3.00 | |||
| Bacon |
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| Maple Sausage |
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| Blueberry Sausage |
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| Toast & Fruit Preserve | C$ 4.00 | |||
| Potato Rosti | C$ 4.00 | |||
| Nutella | C$ 2.00 | |||
| Peanut Butter | C$ 1.00 | |||
| Hollandaise | C$ 2.00 |
Wine
Sparkling
| Nino Franco Prosecco, Glera, Veneto, Italy |
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White & Rosé
| Domaine Chiroulet 'Java' Rosé, Merlot/cabernet Franc, Gascogne, France |
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| Palmadina, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy |
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| Conde Villar Branco, Loureiro Blend, Vinho Verde, Portugal |
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| Domaine Potardiere, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France |
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| Mourgues Du Gres Blanc, Vermentino Blend, Costieres De Nimes, France |
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| Vineland Estates, Unoaked Chardonnay, Niagara, Canada |
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Red
| La Posta, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina |
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| Magellan Le Fruit Defendu, Cinsault, Syrah, Pays D'hérault, France |
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| Velenosi Brecciarolo, Montepulciano-Sangiovese, Marche, Italy |
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| Adrien Vacher, Pinot Noir, Savoie, France |
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Bottled Beer
| Pabst Blue Ribbon | C$ 6.00 | American Style Lager, 5.9%, Milwaukee |
| Peroni Nastro Azzuro | C$ 7.00 | European Pale Lager, 5.1%, Italy |
| Big Rock Grasshopper | C$ 7.00 | Wheat Ale, 5.0%, Calgary |
| Big Rock Traditional | C$ 7.00 | Amber Ale, 5.0%, Calgary |
| Red Racer | C$ 7.00 | IPA, 6.5%, Surrey |
| Granville Island 'Hey Day' | C$ 7.00 | Hefeweizen, 5%, Vancouver |
| Guinness | C$ 7.00 | Stout, 4.2%, Ireland |
Cocktails (1 Oz)
| Bellini | C$ 7.00 | Peach Or Strawberry, Prosecco | ||||
| Mimosa | C$ 7.00 | Orange Juice, Prosecco | ||||
| Moscow Mule | C$ 7.00 | Vodka, Ginger Beer, Bitters, Lime | ||||
| Caesar | C$ 7.00 | Vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire, Tabasco | ||||
| Aperol Spritz | C$ 7.00 | Aperol, Prosecco, Soda | ||||
| Kir Royale | C$ 7.00 | Chambord, Prosecco | ||||
| Sangria | Red Or White Wine, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Soda |
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| St. Germain Paloma | Tequila, St. Germain, Lime, Grapefruit, Soda |
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| Italian Americano | C$ 7.00 | Vermouth, Campari, Soda, Orange | ||||
| Spiked Rum Iced Coffee | C$ 7.00 | Spiced Rum, Kahlua, Coffee, Coconut Milk |
Vodka & Gin (1oz)
| Tanqueray Gin | C$ 6.00 | |
| Grey Goose Vodka | C$ 8.00 | |
| Assorted Ciroc Vodka Flavours | C$ 8.00 | |
| Gordon's Gin | C$ 6.00 | |
| Smirnoff Vodka | C$ 6.00 | |
| Kettle One Vodka | C$ 6.00 |
Rum (1oz)
| Bacardi Dark | C$ 6.00 | |
| Bacardi White | C$ 6.00 | |
| Captain Morgan Spiced Rum | C$ 6.00 |
Brown Liquor (1oz)
| Cardhu | C$ 12.00 | |
| Jameson Irish Whiskey | C$ 6.00 | |
| 40 Creek Rye | C$ 6.00 | |
| Crown Royal Rye | C$ 6.00 | |
| Makers Mark | C$ 7.00 | |
| Bells Scotch | C$ 6.00 | |
| Wild Turkey Bourbon | C$ 6.00 |
Tequila (1oz)
| Cazadores Reposado | C$ 7.00 |
Liquers (1oz)
| Amaretto | C$ 5.00 | |
| Baileys | C$ 5.00 | |
| Campari | C$ 4.00 | |
| Chambord Royal | C$ 7.00 | |
| Frangelico | C$ 5.00 | |
| Grand Marnier | C$ 7.00 | |
| Kahlua | C$ 5.00 | |
| Limoncello | C$ 6.00 | |
| Aperol | C$ 5.00 |
Weekly Specials
| Monday: All Breakfast Entrées | C$ 12.00 | |||||
| Tuesday: All Pastas |
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| Wednesday: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine | ||||||
| Thursday: All Pizzas |
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| Friday: Bottle of Prosecco |
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| Sat / Sun/ Holidays: Mimosas, Bellinis & Caesars | C$ 6.00 |
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