D.o.p. - Calgary

Honestly, I had such a great experience I couldn't stop telling all my friends about it. First time in Calgary and I was able to nab an evening reservation. I went based on a review video of the raviolo. Totally worth it but the dish I couldn't stop talking about? That beef fat cracker. You put mortadella on a menu item and chances are I'll eat it. Thin sliced mortadella on top of a tallow puff that perched upon a green tomato aioli, all covered in a snowfall of cheese. Yo, I could've eaten 4 or 5 of these if I didn't think it would affect my health. Legit one of the best things I ate during my trip! The staff was incredible, really enjoyed talking to the host and bartender. Bartender hooked it up with bread to sop up the egg from the raviolo. OMG, that bread's crumb structure...A+. I was full then had the tiramisu described to me. Couldn't resist. Had to try it. Lived up to the description. D.O.P. set quite the bar for all my Calgary food experience. Don't miss it on this place.

I am from a poor country and new to Canada. Sadly base on the response of the Owner), I am not served veal I was served with the parmesian “veal” that has a wing). Like many reviews, I looked forward so I tried your Menu from the Appetizer, Salad, Pasta, and Veal. I also had wine and desert. Early on, your sassy waitress wanted me to eat the salad served right away, but I said I will have it after the Veal. When the veal came, not knowing what really is it. I am served with a flat shaped poultry with a small wing. When I was to take it out, the same waitress even said I have to break the wing to fit it in the box. I research recently what Veal is in my curiosity. Then confirmed by your description what you serve as Veal it seems a calf young/old has no wing part. It appears your restaurant is Racist, as I felt discriminated and bullied by this gesture. May I kindly ask, the veal menu how do you describe the meat used for veal in your restaurant and menu?

Delicious, powerful and balanced. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Veal Chop Parm Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Paid street parking

It took me a while to book D.O.P. As every time I would go to reserve a table there would be no availability, and I understand why given how outstanding the food is. The restaurant only has 5 tables, and 7 bar spots, you need to book far in advance if you are looking to have a table. But for the two of us we were fine with the bar. Starter We started off with the bread, confit garlic, whipped ricotta, and Nduja spread. The bread was thick and fluffy, making it the perfect vehicle for the other toppings. The garlic was supple and flavorful, and paired very nicely with the tangy and salty ricotta. We both loved the Nduja spread, it was spicy and addicting. Mains For pastas we got the raviolo and a pesto fennel sausage pasta that I cannot find on their current online menu. The Raviolo was creamy and had a bit of lemon, I thought it was a bit under seasoned, but my partner thought it was perfect. The pesto fennel pasta was my favorite, it came with thick noodles that carried the sauce great, the fennel and the pesto paired very nicely as well. I thought that the staff were very nice but a bit unprofessional. It is a small space, and I thought that they should have kept personal conversations a bit quieter.

This treasure of a restaurant is like flying to Italy for an evening of unbelievable tastes and sounds. If you haven't experienced this homage to family style meals made with love, run don’t walk! Tony takes care of his guests like you were in his home. Unbelievable food and ambiance. Can't wait to return. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5