Annabelle’s Kitchen Marda Loop

Very nice setting, but the food left something to be desired. We started off our meal on a positive note with the Whipped Ricotta which was lovely with the bread if not a tad on the burnt side. The cheese and oil though worked very well. For our mains we ordered the Campanelle and the Mind Your Manners pizza. The pizza was alright but nothing special. The pasta was also okay and was a little too buttery without much flavour. For desert, we had the Tiramisu which was also okay as it was a too sweet. Overall, in terms of Pasta and Pizza in Calgary, I've had one's that had impressed me more and I felt here, something was lacking especially given the price point of a sit down place.

We had a wonderful experience at Annabella Kitchen in Marda Loop. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt welcoming and cozy, making it a great spot for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. The service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. Our server took the time to check in on us, answer questions, and make recommendations, which really added to the overall experience. The food was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented everything we ordered came out hot and clearly made with care.

We’ve just had lunch at this wonderful Italian place, and it was an absolute delight. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and warm, and it’s clearly very popular — the place was full of guests. The food was unbelievably delicious. Everything was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. We ordered pasta, meatballs, and pumpkin soup, and it was truly finger-licking good. Special thanks to the waiter-bartender — extremely friendly, attentive, and professional. The service was impressively fast, which made the experience even better. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable. Overall, we were absolutely thrilled and will definitely come back!

I am surprised by how many negatives reviews they received. Okay… service wise… I agree they can do better, but my experience with the server wasn’t too bad. I personally don’t mind that he doesn’t engage in small talks. He straight up takes the order and be gone and come back with food. I’m cool with that. Food wise… yes portion is a bit small, but I’m okay with it as the pricing was not too bad. We paid $150 for 4 people all satisfied. Most items are on the saltier side, but I’m okay with it as well. Location is excellent as I love madra loop. However, parking can be a bit challenging.

Had a wonderful time at Annabelle’s in Calgary! The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was perfect. Kristine, our server, was amazing — so friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right. Highly recommend for a great night out!

Food was great! Enjoyed our meal very much! Location convenient. Parking easy.

Warm and welcoming vibe with a cute, stylish interior and genuinely friendly staff. The food was excellent; the “This Is It” pizza was delicious, and the olives were a great addition. I also highly recommend the Squid Ink Linguine with prawns, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Overall, a lovely dining experience in Marda Loop. I’ll definitely be coming back!

I had the "About Today" pizza. The menu described it as something fantastic with so many different ingredients "mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, truffle honey, garlic confit, arugula, fior di latte, parmesan cream sauce" Not a hint of mushroom or caramelized onion was evident. Really bland. I felt like I was eating a piece of toast with arugula. I asked for chilli oil, it was so dull, not a hint of spice to it. As the tip prompt starts at 18%, I expect the server to be attentive, offer a water refill and ask how the pizza was, she didn't do either. I find the chairs uncomfortable. No reason to return.

Went by myself on my last work trip to Calgary. I stayed at an Airbnb in Marda Loop and this was such a gem! I didn't try their pizza or pasta but they looked incredible. I had the artichoke fritters and panzanella salad and the flavours on the salad were so good. Enjoyed a glass of wine and the ambience then walked back to the Airbnb. Can't wait to go back and try the pizzas!

We went there last evening. my five year old daughter was tired and hungry and having a meltdown. we got a table outside and ordered a kids spaghetti in a tomato sauce for her and a pizza for my husband and I and a couple of drinks. the pizza was excellent, the spaghetti was ok. but what really sucked was the attitude of the servers. we were the only ones with a kid and you know when one is not welcome. anyone who has a kid knows that feeling. we asked for some extra cheese and they charged $2 for that. we were already charged $15 for her spaghetti. The kids spaghetti and meatballs was at $16 FYI. we finished our food and left without dessert because we just didn't feel welcomed. to sum it up: good food but an unkind spirit. Not going back, of course.

We let our Calgarian friend's pick a new spot for us to try. They decided on Annabelle's Kitchen, a neighbourhood style Italian restaurant. They have a second location downtown but this one is located next door to Springbank Cheese. We dropped in on an early Tuesday evening (6:30pm) and the patio was busy. Service was good; our waitress checked in on us several times. The menu is small; antipasti, pizza, pasta, kids menu and dessert. Dishes are meant to be shared family style. - Fusilli ($20.00) - fusilli had a good al dente bite. Really enjoyed the lemon bits; added bright, acidic notes. Didn't notice much, if any, of a chili sauce hit. - Kale campanelle ($18.00) - the green olives were a brilliant addition. Never had that in a pasta dish before. The only two things we didn't like about the pasta dishes was that the portion sizes were too small. You won't get full on one. - Tearing me up ($19.00) - pizzas are a better portion but there wasn't much eggplant on it. Tasted more artichoke than eggplant. The spiciness comes from the chili oil. Standard flavours. - Mind your manner ($22.00) - not sure where the "wagyu" comes in; we couldn't tell the difference. The hot honey was an interesting addition. Added some sweetness but nothing over the top. AK was good, simple Italian fare but the portion size is somewhat lacking. 3.5 stars.

Due to this bizarre and seemingly ceaseless global imposition to us all, we sat outside. Virtually in the street making the possibility of being hit by a car reversing far more plausible than a couple of days in bed with a temperature more likely. We didn't expect a lot from this local eatery and were pleasantly surprised by tasty uncomplicated dishes served by charming and knowledgable staff. The cocktails were pretty good too, though the gin/basil one was a little overpowering and felt a little like imbibing a concoction of alcohol and sativa. Pizzas were pretty good, but I prefer a stone/wood fired oven that produce the extreme heat enabling the puffy edges and a thin and slightly soggy middle that I like so much. Will surely return as it's a must for us all to support any local businesses that are suffering immensely until the scaremongering ceases.

This was one of our best meals ! The meatballs are the best we have ever tasted ! Plus they are gluten free , made from scratch pasta ! The wine was just made our meal ! Dessert was the best! We will be back for sure

Not impressed with the pizza at all. Also, very small menu. I would not come back for pizza but maybe for a glass of wine. It's a shame since the location and vibe of the place are quite nice!

We did a drive-by pickup last night from the restaurant's abbreviated take-out menu. There were four pastas offered online but when we called to order, one was not available - the one two of four diners wanted. A bit of a disappointment, but we ended up with two orders of spaghetti bolognese and two of rigatoni with mushrooms. Both pastas were declared superb. Not only the flavours of the sauces, but the pasta itself: perfectly cooked, just the right texture. We had started with the ricotta toast, which is also delicious, although much better enjoyed onsite as the toast got soggy on the drive home ( a short time in the toaster oven fixed that). We haven't been to Annabelle's in a couple of months, so it's nice to know the quality is definitely still there.