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CA$6.00fennel-orange marinade, thyme
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Italian Restaurant
Barbarella Bar Menu
240 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5, Canada • 10 categories • 60 menu items
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10 photosBarbarella Bar, located at 240 8 Ave SW in downtown Calgary, offers vibrant coastal Italian cuisine inspired by Southern Italy and the Pacific Northwest. The menu combines fresh seafood, handmade-style pasta, creative pizzas, colourful vegetables, and satisfying entrées with Italian wines, craft beers, spritzes, and signature cocktails.
Quality ingredients, bright citrus flavours, aromatic herbs, and rich cheeses create an appealing balance. Snacks start around $7-$11, pizzas range from $23-$25, and premium mains reach $39-$40, offering flexibility across budgets. Daily happy-hour specials add value. Vegetarian choices include Spaghetti Limone and Primavera Pizza, while seafood and vegetable dishes offer lighter alternatives. Gluten-free requirements should be confirmed with staff. Families can enjoy earlier dining, while lunch meetings, romantic dinners, cocktail evenings, and group celebrations suit the lively atmosphere.
Menu Highlights
1. Barbarella Burger - A juicy burger layered with melted raclette cheese and truffle, served on brioche with crispy fries. $24.
2. Spaghetti Limone - Delicate pasta tossed with lemon, parmesan, and parsley delivers refreshing citrus notes and creamy richness. $21.
3. Crispy Calamari - Golden-fried calamari paired with fried onion, chili crisp, and aioli creates a delicious contrast of crunch and spice. $17.
4. Campanelle - Tender pasta combines crab, shrimp, yuzu, and baby spinach for a bright, seafood-forward experience. $29.
5. Calabrese Salami Pizza - Savoury salami, fior di latte, tomato sauce, honey, and parmesan create an irresistible sweet-spicy balance. $25.
6. Atlantic Lobster Risotto - Creamy parmesan risotto with lobster, smoked fennel, and chervil offers an elegant seafood indulgence. $39.
7. Tiramisu - Rich mascarpone and Kahlúa bring classic Italian dessert flavours to a satisfying finish. $14.
SNACKS
6 itemsRICOTTA CROSTINI
CA$10.00chili honey
TOMATO & HAZELNUT DIP
CA$9.00basil, olive oil, focaccia
FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE
CA$11.00caper-anchovy vinaigrette, pickled sweet peppers
CRISPY ARTICHOKES
CA$8.00rosemary aioli
FRENCH FRIES
CA$9.00DESSERT
4 itemsLEMON TART
CA$12.00brûlée crust, caramelized yogurt, olive oil
NEAPOLITAN PARFAIT
CA$12.00roasted strawberry, sugar cone, pistachio
ROASTED BANANA FRITTERS
CA$11.00ricotta gelato, crunchy hazelnut
TIRAMISU TORTA
CA$13.00coffee, mascarpone, amaretto
SMALL PLATES
4 itemsPROSCIUTTO
CA$13.00aged 30 months, piave cheese, 10 year balsamic
STEAK TARTARE
CA$16.00piquillo pesto, almond, cilantro, lettuce cups
CRISPY CALAMARI
CA$16.00fried onion, chili crisp, aioli
BURRATA CHEESE
CA$14.00shaved tomato, anchovy, focaccia, vanilla
CRUDO
5 itemsOYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
CA$21.00passionfruit hot sauce, lemon
SHRIMP
CA$12.00melon, lemon verbena, kabosu citrus vinaigrette
SCALLOP
CA$13.00cucumber, mint, mandarin oil
ALBACORE
CA$12.00green tomato, basil, sesame
AHI
CA$13.00caperberry, tomato, cilantro
VEGETABLES
6 itemsMARINATED ZUCCHINI
CA$15.00green goddess, fried focaccia, shaved ricotta
BEET SALAD
CA$16.00preserved figs, hazelnuts, summer kale, whipped ricotta
CAESAR SALAD
CA$15.00garlic, anchovy, crouton
ENDIVE & CITRUS SALAD
CA$15.00basil-pistachio pesto, red wine vinaigrette
WARM CAULIFLOWER
CA$14.00capers, mint, raisin, pine nut
PLUM & SESAME SALAD
CA$15.00summer greens, aged goat cheese, chili crisp
PASTA
8 itemsSPAGHETTI LIMONE
CA$20.00lemon, parmesan, parsley
PENNE
CA$22.00tomato arrabbiata stracciatella cheese, basil, olive oil
GEMELLI VERDE
CA$24.00puttanesca, baby spinach, parmesan
RAVIOLI
CA$25.00pistachio & ricotta, saffron butter, basil, sun-dried tomato
CRESTE RIGATE
CA$26.00truffle cream, porcini mushrooms, rosemary
LINGUINE
CA$28.00manila clams, fennel butter, tarragon
CAMPANELLE
CA$29.00crab, shrimp, yuzu, baby spinach
CAVATELLI
CA$26.00bolognese, spicy nduja sausage, basil
PIZZA
6 itemsTOMATO
CA$23.00tomato sauce, shaved garlic, olive oil, stracciatella cheese
PANCETTA
CA$24.00castelvetrano olives, smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce
CALABRESE SAUSAGE
CA$24.00fior di latte, tomato sauce, honey, parmesan
‘NDUJA & EGGPLANT
CA$24.00smoked mozzarella, arugula, parmesan cream
PECORINO
CA$22.00fior di latte, honey, black pepper
DATE & GORGONZOLA
CA$23.00parmesan cream, provolone cheese, rosemary
LARGE PLATES
8 itemsBARBARELLA BURGER
CA$23.00truffle, raclette cheese, brioche, french fries
CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
CA$23.00marinara, provolone, basil, ciabatta, french fries
10 OZ CANADA AAA ANGUS STRIPLOIN STEAK
CA$45.00sherry mushroom glaze, crispy potato, watercress
ROASTED TIGER SHRIMP
CA$32.00spicy nduja sausage ragu, butter beans, white wine, garlic
STEELHEAD TROUT
CA$34.00olive butter, basil, baby tomatoes, polenta
CRISPY CHICKEN 'PUTTANESCA'
CA$26.00tomato, olive, parmesan, anchovy, polenta
AB LAMB SHOULDER
CA$44.00glazed peas, sweet peppers, tuscan kale, garlic butter
BAKED PACIFIC HALIBUT
CA$45.00steamed mussels, acqua pazza, snow peas, fregola
LATE NIGHT - SNACKS & SMALL PLATES
7 itemsOLIVES
CA$6.00fennel-orange marinade, thyme
RICOTTA CROSTINI
CA$10.00chili honey
BURRATA CHEESE
CA$14.00shaved tomato, anchovy, focaccia, vanilla
TOMATO & HAZELNUT DIP
CA$9.00basil, olive oil, focaccia
CRISPY ARTICHOKES
CA$8.00rosemary aioli
FRENCH FRIES
CA$9.00rosemary aioli
CRISPY CALAMARI
CA$16.00fried onion, chili crisp, aioli
LATE NIGHT - pizza
6 itemsTOMATO
CA$23.00tomato sauce, shaved garlic, olive oil, stracciatella cheese
PANCETTA
CA$24.00castelvetrano olives, smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce
CALABRESE SAUSAGE
CA$24.00fior di latte, tomato sauce, honey, parmesan
‘NDUJA & EGGPLANT
CA$24.00smoked mozzarella, arugula, parmesan cream
PECORINO
CA$22.00fior di latte, honey, black pepper
DATE & GORGONZOLA
CA$23.00parmesan cream, provolone cheese, rosemary