'Tis the season to eat carbs. When it comes to the best Calgary pasta places to go in the city, we know exactly where you'll want to go to carb up. Everyone knows that pasta and Italian food are both super romantic. Remember Lady and the Tramp? Calgary is a treasure trove of amazing pasta places and there are a ton of places serving up heaping piles of the good stuff covered in cheese just how we like it. We've rounded up our favourite places that you can bring a date to before the New Year to show them how much they mean to you. Few things say "love" quite like splitting a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. Sure, it's totally messy and you should never ever wear a white shirt to one of these places but we promise it's worth it. Whether you want a dimly lit pasta joint with checkered cloths and classic dishes or you're looking for a fresh take on your next pasta date — you'll find a place on this list that's ideal for your next date night. If you want to feel totally transported to Italy, then you have to opt for a pasta night. Just because your next trip to Italy seems like a long way off, that doesn't mean that you can't indulge in Italian flavours. Here are 12 of the best pasta spots in Calgary you should check out with a date before the New Year: Chianti Cafe & Restaurant Price: 💸 Address: Multiple locations Why You Need To Go: This surprisingly affordable pasta joint is a staple for anyone looking for a pasta date night on the cheap in Calgary. View this post on Instagram On a day like this, you just need to stick with tradition. Good ole fashion Spaghetti and Meatballs. Comfort food will always warm the soul. Drive safe #Calgary! And don’t forget today is the start of our $9.99 Pasta frenzy for the next three days! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yyc #yyceats #calgaryeats #lunch #dinner #chianti #chianti32 #foodie #foooodieee #foodporn #eeeeats #fork #pasta #italian #sunday #november #11 #wine A post shared by Chianti 32nd 2805 32 Ave NE (@chianti32) on Nov 11, 2018 at 9:04am PST Menu Bonterra Price: 💸💸 Address: 1016 8 St. SW, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: For updated Italian classics, try this modern pasta spot and cozy up with your date. View this post on Instagram when the pasta so good you shed a THUG TEAR 🍝 🙌🏼😭 shout out to @aly.onearth for the company, recommendation, and photo! And Chef Blake for the food & wine 🍷 best night ever 🤤 A post shared by calgaryfoodslut (@calgaryfoodslut) on Oct 16, 2018 at 1:51pm PDT Menu Niko’s Price: 💸💸 Address: 1241 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: With all your favourites plus a few unique pasta offerings, this place is perfect for carb-loading with your date. View this post on Instagram RE: Chicken Pappardelle When I first had this dish it was AMAZING. This time it was honestly pretty good but not as good as I hyped it up to be in my mind...(maybe it was an off day?). I would still highly recommend and this is still one of my favourite Italian places! I loveeee the rose sauce this pasta comes with 😋 A post shared by RachelHanEats | calgary | yyc (@rachelhaneats) on Nov 7, 2019 at 10:58am PST Menu Buon Giorno Price: 💸💸 Address: 823 17 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: The interior of this restaurant looks has that old-school vibe that we love in a pasta place. Split the arancini with your date, too because you can never have enough carbs. View this post on Instagram just a romantic dinner date with @svjjones. “We’re friends because we both hate dolphins and pepperoni.” A post shared by c 🖤 (@gjertie) on Nov 9, 2019 at 5:53pm PST Menu Toscana Price: 💸💸 Address: 8330 Macleod Tr. #1B, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: If your date doesn't want to go to Toscana and split a giant plate of pasta with you then it's time to seriously reconsider where that relationship is heading. View this post on Instagram - Wishing we were knee-deep in that carbonara right now - - - - - - #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #instacouple #goals #travelcouple #travelblog #blogger #hanleyfamily #loveyou #yyc #calgary #canada #yycnow #youtubers #love #happy #traveloften #vlogger #vsco #lovegoals #photography #photooftheday📷 #traveltheworld #igpassport #italianfood #foodporn #tuscany A post shared by The Hanley Family (@thehanleyfamily) on Jun 11, 2019 at 3:41pm PDT Menu La Luna Rossa Price: 💸💸💸 Address: 2404 Edmonton Tr. NE, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: Can you think of anything more romantic than an Italian restaurant called "pink moon?" The classic dining room and authentic food make it worth a visit. View this post on Instagram Had to try Pasta from an authentic place. La Luna Rossa was suggested for good food. Restaurent itself was very welcoming and ambient. I ordered their seafood linguine which took an hour to arrive at the table. Calamaries in the pasta were very chewy and sauce used in pasta were sour. Overall my experience was ok, I didnt find anything Wow about it. Rating : 6/10 #calagryfood #calgaryrestaurants #italianfood #pasta #foodie #foodblogger #yycnow #yycblogger #yyceats #eeeeeats A post shared by YYC Food 101 🍽️ (@yycfood101) on Mar 21, 2019 at 12:52pm PDT Menu Allora Everyday Italian Price: 💸💸 Address: 326 Aspen Glen Landing SW Unit 114, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: If you still haven't been then you need to check out newish Allora for simple Italian food with local and direct-from-Italy ingredients. View this post on Instagram Hanging out in the fresh pasta bar, the West is where it’s at @allorayyc 🍝🍕🍷 Lovely ladies lunch date with @nikemibynikes #wherelizis #yycfood #allorayyc A post shared by Elizabeth Middleton🍷🍴✈️👠🎿 🇨🇦 (@wherelizis) on May 14, 2019 at 3:20pm PDT Menu Cotto Price: 💸💸💸 Address: 314 10 St. NW, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: Serving Italian comfort food, this is a place to bring a date who just needs a hug from a bowl of pasta. View this post on Instagram I'm always down for some Italian comfort food 🍝 blog post all about @cottoyyc coming soon!! A post shared by Chloe Cappelletto • YYC Belle (@chloecappelletto) on Mar 6, 2017 at 7:34pm PST Menu Tavernetta Price: 💸💸💸 Address: 1002 Edmonton Tr., Calgary, AB T2E 3K2 Why You Need To Go: Dig into family-style share plates and plenty of pasta at this adorable restaurant that looks like it's tucked inside a house. View this post on Instagram Fun in the sun this Friday. Have you been to @tavernettayyc yet? If not, you really need to go. Great food, phenomenal patios and good vibes only. #eatlocalyyc #localbusiness #calgary #yyc #tavernetta #calgaryeats #yyceatscalgary A post shared by KYLE KERR (@shaw_kerr) on Jul 12, 2019 at 6:38pm PDT Menu Bread and Circus Price: 💸💸💸 Address: 616 17 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: Hidden inside Una takeaway, this spot for Roman-style dishes has a chef's bar where you can really learn to appreciate every bite of pasta. View this post on Instagram This could be you! We still have some space available for #summerfeastyyc tonight! 🍽🍷 • • • • • • • • #breadandcircusyyc #meetmeon17th #capturecalgary #curiocitycalgary #eater #eateryyc #yyceats #yycnow #yyc #yycliving #calgaryeats #yycrestaurants #calgaryeats #forkyea #pastadiet #pasta #pastagram #pastayyc #yycfoodie #eeeeeats #foodandwine #bonappetit #handmade #pastaislife A post shared by Bread and Circus (@breadandcircustrattoria) on Aug 24, 2019 at 3:39pm PDT Menu Cardinale Price: 💸💸 Address: 401 12 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: This place is consistently rated one of the best pasta places in Calgary and your date will love the intimate dining room. View this post on Instagram Wine and pasta? Yes please! Go to @cardinaleyyc to get your Italian food fix this weekend. . . . . . #yycdatenight #yycliving #yyceats #yycrestaurants #yycdining #italianfood #pastatime #winenight #winelover #yycwine #foodandwine #datenight A post shared by Wine Alliance (@winealliance) on Dec 12, 2018 at 10:01am PST Menu Teatro Price: 💸💸💸 Address: 200 8 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB Why You Need To Go: This place has been around for 25 years and it's still one of the most impressive and classy pasta spots you can bring a date to in the city. View this post on Instagram That cheese though 🧀 This creamy Mushroom Fettuccine can be found on our 3 Course Express Lunch Menu this week! Details in highlights✨ . . #TeatroYYC #TeatroRestaurant #Fettucine #Pasta #PastaLover #CarbLover #Cheesy #MoreCheese A post shared by Teatro Restaurant (@teatrorestaurant) on Oct 15, 2019 at 3:55pm PDT Menu There are stories everywhere. 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