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Come in and try our new menu, featuring a variety of classic Italian comfort foods!

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By Buffo on November 29, 2019 • Archive
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Indulge yourself with our take on Italian comfort food

Our elves have been busy working away on a new menu here at Buffo, and we’re excited to release it just in time for the holiday shopping season!

We’ve kept a few signature dishes like Spaghetti Pomodoro and the Margherita Pizza, while introducing some soon-to-be favourites like our creamy Mushroom Risotto and house-made Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake.

Sneak a peek at the new menu below and don’t forget to reserve your table!

soup


TUSCAN BREAD SOUP (V)

green vegetables, pesto, italian beans, tomato, crouton

7./9.

SOUP OF THE DAY

seasonally inspired

7./9.

appetizer

for the table


ITALIAN OLIVES (V)

7.

BUFFO BREAD (V)

rosemary & sea salt forno bread, parmigiano-reggiano

5.

ARANCINI (V)

crispy saffron risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, tomato passata, parmigiano-reggiano

10.

TOMATO & BASIL BRUSCHETTA (V)

whipped black peppercorn ricotta

11.

MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA (V)

wild mushrooms, mascarpone, pecorino romano

11.

MEATBALLS

three all-beef meatballs, black pepper ricotta, pecorino romano

13.

CRISPY CALAMARI

red lentil crust, lemon, banana pepper aïoli

14.

PAN-ROASTED CALAMARI

capers, lemon, olives, tomato, white anchovies, italian lentils, brown butter

15.

BURRATA

imported burrata, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pistachios, thyme roasted grape

18.

SALUMI PLATE

porchetta, prosciutto di parma, coppa, mortadella, mixed pickles, buffo bread, housemade cherry mostarda

19.

salad


ARUGULA (V)

parmigiano-reggiano, aged balsamic dressing

12.

ROMAN CAESAR

baby gem, chopped egg, focaccia croutons

14.

VEGANO (V)

chickpea & italian bean salad, arugula, soft herbs, mixed nuts, citrus dressing

12.

BEEFSTEAK TOMATO CAPRESE (V)

fior di latte, fresh basil, arugula pesto, aged balsamic
substitute with burrata (7.)

15.

pizza


MARGHERITA (V)

fior di latte, tomato passata, blistered tomatoes, basil, olive oil
add pepperoni (5.)
add burrata (7.)
add marinated chicken (7.)

16.

PROSCIUTTO

arugula, fior di latte, blistered tomatoes, prosciutto di parma

20.

MUSHROOM (V)

mixed local mushrooms, black pepper béchamel sauce, mushroom crudo, fior di latte, rosemary

19.

DUCK

duck confit, pink lady apples, fior di latte, rosemary honey, endive, béchamel sauce

20.

MEAT LOVER

tomato passata, fior di latte, italian sausage, capicola, pepperoni

24.

housemade pastas


PIMENTO PENNE

red pepper pasta, rosé sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano
add gulf shrimp (7.)
add marinated chicken (6.)

15.

MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE

beef & pancetta ragù, chianti, parmigiano-reggiano, parsley

18.

SEAFOOD ARRABBIATA

spaghetti, calamari, shrimp, tomato, chilies, tuscan olives

21.

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE

fresh manila clams, white wine, parsley

21.

SPAGHETTI POMODORO (V)

italian tomato, fresh basil
add gulf shrimp (7.)
add meatball (8.)
add marinated chicken (6.)

17.

LASAGNE

beef & pancetta ragù, parma ham, tomato béchamel sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano

23.

DAILY FEATURE PASTA

chef’s daily creation of fresh pasta, please ask your server for details

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main


STEAMED MUSSELS

san marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, grilled bread

21.

SEAFOOD RISOTTO

squid, shrimp, clams, grilled octopus, charred onion & samphire

24.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

mascarpone, ricotta, focaccia crumbs, pecorino romano, seasonal vegetables, penne with tomato & basil passata

24.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

roasted eggplant, parmigiano-reggiano, spaghetti pomodoro

24.

BRANZINO

seared fillet of branzino, swiss chard, risotto nero, poached egg

27.

MUSHROOM & ARTICHOKE RISOTTO

mushroom risotto, endive, walnuts
add gulf shrimp (7.)
add salmon (12.)

23.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK

sicilian caponata, seasonal vegetables, gremolata, oregano jus, fried fingerling potatoes or fries

29.

8oz STRIP LOIN

sicilian caponata, seasonal vegetables, gremolata, oregano jus, fried fingerling potatoes or fries

33.

BISTECCA FOR TWO

28oz roast porterhouse, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, dressed greens, polenta

70.

SUNDAY ROAST

just like mamma used to make, rotates weekly — learn more

MP.


(V) = Vegetarian


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CF Chinook Centre
6455 MacLeod Tr. SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0K8

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Fri, Nov 22: 11:30am–1pm

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Tues–Thurs: 11:30am–8pm
Fri–Sat: 11:30am–9pm

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Fri–Sat: 11:30am–8:30pm

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