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Charcut Roast House
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses [Edit]
899 Centre St SSte 101
Calgary, AB T2G 1B8
(403) 984-2180
- Hours:
Mon-Tue 11 am - 11 pm
Wed-Fri 11 am - 1 am
Sat 5 pm - 1 am
Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
73 reviews for Charcut Roast House
Review Highlights
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"We started out with the bone marrow escargot." In 4 reviews -
"In short, we picked every "Top Chef selection." In 14 reviews -
"Duck fat poutine, you can't go wrong with duck fat." In 2 reviews
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73 reviews in English
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Review from Wendy P.
Once upon a time, there was this hot new ticket in town. Charcut. My first visit was in December of 2010. Then in January of 2011, there was this explosion of something called an Alley Burger. We lined up by Charcut's back kitchen door for $5 burgers. The beginnings of true "gourmet street food." Quite literally. After Alley Burger came Chef Connie's appearance on Top Chef Canada last year, and my share of Mondays at Charcut watching the TV and then watching the rest of the crowd as they'd swivel their necks towards the open kitchen and crane to see what Connie's reaction was in person whenever something happened regarding her on the show.
And now, well, Charcut is just awesome food, plain and simple. The must tries, in this order: any of the desserts in a jar, Charcut board (make sure the mortadella's on there), poutine, heirloom beets, raclette, bone marrow, asparagus salad honey something carrots. I'm sure I'd tell you to eat the entrees too if I'd gotten that far... but I haven't yet. Too many things to keep sharing with my friends. That time will come though, I'm sure.
Nuff said? I don't think so. Two cocktails you've got to go try are the clarified caesar (please make sure you eat the bacon that comes in the drink) and the dark and stormy.
It's one thing to hear and to read that Charcut is one of the top restaurants in the city. It's quite another to have experienced it first hand and put your own name behind that kind of statement. But Connie and John have created such a great place! And I can take/suggest it to just about anyone... hanging out with friends, out on a date, family's in town and they need a good place to eat... and to top it all off, everyone's just so gosh-darned NICE!
The next time I'm wearing a hat, I shall stop in for a hats off salute, Connie and John!Listed in: Five Star Calgary Reviews, Good for Groups, Great date spots, Lunch hour in downtown Calgary, Poutine Me!
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12/19/2010
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Review from Terrence L.
Calgary, AB
This is by far one of my favorites in town, easily in my personal TOP 10 restos.
A popular place made famous of gourmet pork burgers in dark alleyways, celebrity sitings, a Top Chef Canada finalist and an absolutely sinful Duck Fat Poutine in Truffle Gravy, this resto keeps outdoing itself under the masterful touch of Chef Connie DeSouza.
I had finally tried it as a surprise for my birthday. I had been wanting to try it for the longest time, but just hadn't found an opportunity.... until I suddenly found myself there.
To start with the duck fat fried poutine in the absolutely divine truffle sauce was something to behold. The subtle earthy notes in the sauce more than accentuated the fries, it's flavour enhanced by the wild flavour of the duck fat. Literally oozing with flavour, I had dreams of another masterful chefs Foie Gras Poutine of Chef Martin Picard in Montreal. Rich... sooo rich and something for the bucket list for everyone.
Next, I tried a wonderful cut of pork belly while my companion had a brilliant grilled wild trout and tuna dish served in a jar. She still remembers the lemon notes int he flavour, while I simply recall my face matching Homer Simpson's face when confronted by a donut shop.
It just was so much and so rich... and I just had to stop before dinner. I still want to try the bone marrow appetizer I keep hearing about, and the little pig shaped clip to a Top Chef postcard was a cute souvenir touch. -
Review from Meghan H.
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
If I could, I would eat only at you, Charcut
Dear Restauranteurs, this is how you run a restaurant.
What are you waiting for, reader person?? Stop nerding it up in front of your computer and get on down to St. Germain Hotel for a feed you won't forget.
Some colleagues and I decided on Charcut because none of us had gone but have only heard insanely good things. I believe the chef was even a contestant on Top Chef Canada and did well. Too cool.
The hostess greeted us right away and took our jackets. The restaurant is very well lit and there is modern artwork all over. Immediately after being seated, our server greeted us and offered us still or sparkling water - love that. He waited until all guests had arrived and offered us bevies. The server, James F, is fantastic. When my colleagues ordered Steam Whistle, James politely offered a similar beer (German) that he thought they might also enjoy. And they did! That's awesome. He was very knowledgeable of the menu, made great recommendations, and was very attentive without over crowding our lunch. I have not had service this good in a while. A guy I was with said the same thing and he and I used to be servers! Our waters were always filled.
I ordered the Buffalo Chicken salad with crumbled blue cheese. Do you love wing nights? Do you like salads? This is a WING NIGHT IN A BOWL, PEOPLE. Chunks of moist chicken tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce on romaine with chopped celery and sliced carrots. I described it to someone after and they said "Those are all my favourite things!" The others had the burger (which they're famous for - Alley Burger? Helllloooo), fish, and sandwich paired with arugula salad. Everyone was very pleased. For dessert, we ordered some cookies du jour for the table. Warm, gooey, chewy chocolate chip. I made the lunch a little awkward by not relenting on the cookie talk. My only regret is not ordering a glass of milk. Damn hind site milk strikes again.
So what are you waiting for, get your butt into Charcut! Go! Now! Stop reading! You're still here. What did I just tell you. Get outta here. Okay on the count of three and then you'll go. 1....2.. oh you're gone. -
Review from Ferlyn C.
Calgary, AB
5/20/2012
Finally, a true gourmet experience. This is my new favorite and it absolutely astounds me with the truly beautiful approach to the menu and patrons. Wonderful.
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Review from Stacy A.
3/12/2012
My family (and significant others) recently took my mom out for her birthday to Charcut. Many of the group had been for lunch and raved about the quality of the meal (all for $25, and in under an hour) - which can be quite the accomplishment compared to many other downtown Calgary restaurants.
The customer service that we got making reso's via email and over the phone was absolutely incredible. Since we had a large group (defined as parties of 7 or more at Charcut), we paid the required $25/person reservation fee. The reservation fee is credited towards your bill, so we didn't mind paying that in advance. The afternoon of the reservation, two of the party members fell ill. Given that it was the day-of, I expected that if we tried to change our reservation, we'd loose our deposit. I called to see what our options were, and was pleased with how accommodating they were. They changed our reso to the following weekend without any issue, and without loosing our deposit. So, even before we showed up for dinner, I was already pleased with the service.
Onto the food! Absolutely incredible. This place is all about letting the meat shine, so each of the main courses are JUST the meat. To compliment your meal, you order shared sides. Some of the table's favourites were the double bone-in pork chop, the prime rib and the slow roasted chicken. We also ordered a handful of "table sides" - our favourites here were the duck fat poutine, the grilled broccolini with chili flakes, and the roasted heirloom beets with homemade goat cheese. All were top-notch. I was glad that we were in a big group, because we got to try so many different things. If there was one item that didn't really shine, it was the 6oz butcher steak. It came pre-sliced, and covered with arugula. It tasted decent, but it didn't really have the same impact as some of the other plates had.
This definitely isn't somewhere you would want to go if you are trying to be frugal, but we definitely enjoyed our meal for a special occasion. -
Review from Farees K.
2/16/2012
With all the 5* and 1* reviews I thought I would try this place out for myself.
This is a trendy restaurant, in a trendy hotel right downtown. Trendy is not fancy it is not casual but fashionable. I personally liked it and had no problems with the ambiance or atmosphere.
Service was good, the waiter attentive and apologetic when something went amiss.
Food was good, maybe a tad on the expensive side, but not unexpected at such a venue.
I tried to order all the things people commented about:
Slow Roasted Heirloom Beets - it was good, but nothing I couldn't do myself.
Bone Marrow au Gratin - very nice, would definitely recommend.
Charcut platter - good, but a bit pricey for what you get.
Butcher steak - well flavoured and cooked, would definitely recommend.
Slow Roasted Heritage Chicken - the big surprise of the night, my date wasn't that adventurous and thought it would be simple. On the contrary, a very dreary roast chicken was brought to life by this wonderful chef. A reviewer comparing this to Swiss Chalet should be neutered.
Duck Fat Poutine - i liked it, and made for a good side.
I have a few beers, their beer list is very good, and a desert that fell flat.
All in all, a good place that I can happily endorse. -
Review from Kent P.
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
A friend who regularly visits Charcut brought me to show off the restaurant of a third place Top Chef Canada contender.
I first sat at the bar and perused the drink menu - I'm aware I'm going to pay upper scale prices for upper scale food, service, and ambience, but I don't like having to pay 8$ for a bottle of 2$ beer. They do have an impressive list of bottles to choose from, including some that are harder to find IPAs.
The table and menu looked good but it didn't really matter because of our terrible, terrible server.
I'll throw out some of his comments:
Him: "I see you're on your phone so you must be not very interested in what I'm saying right now"
Us: "wtf?"
Him: "I think we got off on the wrong foot"
Us: "huh?"
Him: "I feel like there is nothing I can do to please you"
Us: "wtf?"
And then trying to rush us out with half a bottle of wine left: "Should I bring out some coffees and the bill?"
He seemed to get really offended when we made a joke about the beets that one a round on Top Chef when they came hidden under a pile of arugula - as if we had slapped his mom in the face. Super uncomfortable.
It was so weird- he was awkward and impolite to us the whole night.
He then told us he "was very ancy to leave so someone else would be taking over for him", which we were elated to hear. We told our new server about the other dude's extreme strangeness/rudeness and he said he had an off personality and apologized. I would have liked to have seen maybe a comped dessert/coffee/app or really anything...because when you're looking at a 150$ bill and all you can talk about is how awful your service was for 90% of the night...it's not a great feeling.
My DC told me that had never happened to her on other visits to the restaurant, but I wouldn't recommend going back based on this experience.
PS:
The steak and chicken were both quite good! -
Review from Shawn K.
London, ON
4/17/2012
Super trendy, cool menu. Great vibe and service. Started with bitter greens and buffalo mozzarella with crispy pig ear, the pig was a bit tough to chew but it was a very nice starter. Followed that with a country sausage that was had a great flavour. Nice big portion of parmesan fries as well. Definitely hit this spot if you're in the vicinity.
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Review from Kelsey K.
Calgary, AB
2/4/2012
I just want to say EVERYTIME i go into Charcut i leave sooo beyond happy!! The desserts are amazing and the Creme Brulee i had left me so satisfied it was ridiculous! Plus it comes with home made little ginger snap cookies.. How do you really go wrong with that!
We sat at the bar which again the whole venue is GORGEOUS but the bar was fun and interactive! I had a great time with a great friend! The bartender mixed us some delicious coffee beverages and rocked it out of the ball park!
Amazing!!! -
Review from Marc K.
1/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was here for lunch and it was my first time at this restaurant. I had the "Lunch all at once" with the daily rotisserie for $25. It was very delicious and the serving size was perfect. The service was really good and as promised on the lunch-menu we were done in 45 min without rushing ourself.
Make sure to have a reservation as it is always busy. -
Review from Lauren H.
1/26/2012
FINALLY crossed this one off my list today.
What I liked:
*I loved the menu-there is enough choice that unless you are a die hard vegan, you'd be happy. Not too much choice though that you'd have issues if you are indecisive like I am
*I think the "lunch all at once" is a brilliant concept and reminds me of some of the clever concepts you'd find in downtown Toronto. Most of Calgary has not caught onto this kind of thing so it was nice to see
*I ordered the Lunch all at once...it is a daily selection-today it was roasted mushroom and white bean soup, roasted turkey leg sandwich with mustard aioli rounded out with their signature parm fries. Delish. And the warm cookies are a delightful touch.
*Service was quick, efficient and friendly
What missed the mark:
*It was packed and did get pretty noisy, especially being seated near the coffee station-when their cappuccino machine was on you couldn't hear your table mates
*The tomato jam. I was intrigued based on previous reviews but to me would be better serve on something rather than as a dipping option.
I'll be back for sure-curious to see what else the menu has to offer. -
Review from Jason H.
Calgary, AB
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is a wonderful modern restaurant showing off the great tastes of Alberta. Not something a student would go to on a daily basis, but certainly a wonderful place to drop into for a birthday celebration!
The wine list is pretty extensive and our service while slow, was incredibly courteous. I think a part of the slow service is so that we can enjoy our time there, the ambiance and the great smells.
Portions are of course quite small, and I am sure many people will complain that it is too expensive. But that's the point! It's an upscale restaurant with a great Head Chef (pretty famous too now!) and it is meant to be a pricey but unique dining experience.
I say the 'taste' of Alberta, because this place is all about the great meat. We had the very popular bone marrow, duck fat poutine, as well as pork belly and pork croquettes! We loved the food, loved the restaurant and I was constantly distracted by the wonderful kitchen that was very well run and very exciting to watch!
By the way... The food is quite salty. After all the mainstay IS cured meat.. Still excellent! -
Review from Justin B.
Let's talk beer, they have Draft Wild Rose Cherry Porter, I would have moved away from Western Canada already if it weren't for Wild Roses Cherry Porter. Needless to say they got me off on the right foot.
Had the Half Chicken and Poutine. I thought to myself (having recently come back from Montreal) 'Why am I having the Poutine?'...I very quickly forgot about Montreal, this is the best Poutine I have ever had. I have deleted the words I tried to type about the poutine several times because they did not suffice. The Half Chicken was so moist and tender, the skin was delicate and crispy, and it came on a wood cutting board with a cool knife stabbed into the board. Simple things make me happy.
I had a great time at Charcut, and open late. See a show at the Epcor Centre and then go have something at Charcut or go to Charcut and then go to a show at the Epcor Centre, seems like a perfect evening to me. -
Review from Jarett L.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 3/13/2012
Came back here a second time with a friend, was not impressed unlike my first dining experience there. The food was definitely not all that great. I ordered more or less the same because I loved the dishes I had the first time, plus a few new ones and it all just seemed...not memorable, didn't get me excited, my taste palate was not exploding, rather I was downing my beer faster to get rid of the saltiness of my dish, which I can't remember what I had because like I said...not a memorable experience. I'll give it a go again, but I'll definitely be checking out other places first before going back a third time.
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12/13/2011
I came here expecting to spend an arm and a leg, definitely did not turn out so bad compared to Ruth… Read more »
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Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
10/14/2011
I have to say, I wish that I had a fantastic experience here because I've heard such wonderful things and it is just a block away from my office! However, my experience was less than fantastic. I ordered the country sausage sandwich under the impression that it was... a sandwich. However it's just a big piece of sausage set on top of a tiny pretzel bun. I wasn't sure how to go about eating it. The sausage was very delicious, it was just not at all what I was expecting. The parmesan doesn't add anything positive to the fries, just a weird flakey texture. No flavour at all.
However the ketchup was my favourite part of the whole meal. Seriously DELICIOUS!! It was a little bit sweet and full of flavour. They should bottle this stuff and sell it. I haven't bought ketchup from the store in years, I just don't eat it. But I would eat THIS ketchup. Wowzah. Our waiter was curt to say the least and when I left him a 20% tip he got very upset and stormed off without wishing us a good day or even saying goodbye he just stomped away. I thought 20% was pretty standard especially for service that wasn't great. I might try going back for dinner, because I feel like the food was very well made & with good quality ingredients. That's why I have given it 3 stars instead of two (two for quality of food and one for making ketchup amazing).
However for now I'm still feeling a little burned by my subpar experience and will try elsewhere for sitdown lunches in the Core. -
Review from Angelo T.
10/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I finally got to try Charcut in a sit-down setting. We went Monday night for a momma-and-sonny dinner out. Apparently it was not a busy night but there were still groups of people dining when we strolled in.
I had the thanksgiving special which consisted of sausage and arugula as a starter, a roast turkey and stuffing with gravy, and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. My mom had the fish and tried the bone marrow/escargot appetizer. The meal was great and despite having heard about the serving sizes, I was pretty full.
Connie was nice enough to come by and say hello. Glad to know how dedicated she is to the restaurant-having to wake up early everyday to pick the ingredients and drafting a unique menu for the day!
also- does anyone know if theres a Bollywood film being shot in Calgary? Because there was a hot shot crew sitting beside us talking about hair and makeup in the morning. I could have sworn Frida Pinto was having dinner beside us, at least her close look alike! -
Review from Carrie P.
As I write this, I am suffering from the biggest food hangover from Charcut Roast House.
I went for lunch with two of my friends from work, and were all in agreement that an extra $5 or less per person for lunch is totally worth it, when you get an unbelievable meal like today.
Our experience started when a pleasant waitress came by and offered us still or sparkling water (nice touch!).
When we got into our menu, we saw that they have homemade sodas. There was about six different types to choose from, so I chose what I considered the most unique, which was a Jalopeno Basil soda. It sounds weird, but the truth is, it was extremely tasty and refreshing. It was served in a tall, thin icy glass. Other flavors that were available today were: strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and lemongrass ginger.
Lunch - we all had a really tough time with the menu, because everything sounded so fabulous.
I ended up choosing the "Charcut Lunch All At Once" which came with their soup of the day (a golden tomato bisque), the daily sandwich (which was a beautiful pulled beef sandwich), a pickle and a bag of warm cookies (which I upgraded for $2 to a cheesecake). My one friend got the same, and my other friend got the meatball sandwich with soup and baked cookies.
First the soup: The daily soup changes daily, but my experience of THIS golden tomato bisque soup is that it was FULL of flavor. Even though it was tomato, it was yellow in color (hence the golden, I guess) and to me, it didn't taste like tomato, but something much, much better. I know that's not really helpful, because the flavor is hard to describe. But it is savoury, flavorful and delicious. All I can say is - don't miss out on the soup!
The pickle - delicious. It tastes like a home made pickle. I ate it all, and was glad it was on my plate. 'nuff said...
The sandwich... mmmmm barbeque sauce was tasty, the beef was so tender you barely had to chew it (but I did, to aid in the digestion process). The sandwich was small, about a 3" square on foccacia bread. All of us were moaning in delight while we were eating it, with a raised eyebrow, nodding in approval as we looked at each other. Seriously, seriously good.
The parmesan fries were REALLY good. I have read reviews raving about the parmesan fries. If I had a choice of soup or fries, I would have taken the soup. However, as far as fries go, they were extremely tasty. What was really impressive, is instead of ketchup, they provided a "tomato jam" in a bowl. How was it? Nom nom nom nom nom..... delish!
Last, but not least. The cheesecake. OMG... the cheesecake. I was so full by the time I left there, I had to take my cheesecake back to the office. My colleague also got the cheesecake, and I figure it would only be fitting to share with you our IM thread when we both ate our dessert:
My colleague:
Oh Dear God!
Me:
Seriously??? Can you even believe how friggin' good that is? How did they fit heaven in a cup that small?
My colleague:
It was too much - even though I am full I could not wait! Who knew heaven could be found right here at my desk?
Me:
I know!! I plowed mine back, fighting with every spoonful because I'm so friggin' full. but I couldn't put my spoon down.
My colleague:
:) does not begin to describe how this makes me feel.
Me: I mourned a little when I threw the little paper cup in the trash....
My colleague:
Broken heart icon is flashed on my screen.
The short story here, #Charcut made three women very, very happy today. What a way to start the long weekend! -
Review from Karen N.
11/28/2011 3 photos
First meal at Calgary, first time trying poutine, bone marrow with escargot, and grilled whole fish. And..the meal turned out to be better than expected! It was such a joy to enjoy a good meal with good service after a 3 hr flight and being late to the restaurant for more than an hr and still able to get good food.
We don't have poutine here in LA, we're all about the heart-attack chili cheese fries, but this is like the canadian version of it but with gravy and cheese curd. It was served on a sizzling hot cast iron and fries was cooked with duck fat, though it sounds a little too greasy, but it was goood! It was soo flavorful, i don't even know how to describe it, and most of all, it was still burning your tongue on the last bite.
Since it was a late night dinner, we just ordered the poutine, bone marrow and grilled fish. Don't expect big portion here, it's more like the presentation and delicacy over quantity. The bone marrow came second, it was baked with some parmesan cheese on top and few pieces of escargot, and served with a few pieces of garlic toast. They give you a side of sea salt on the side, but it was salty enough to be eaten with the toast. I never had something like this before, but it was a very good dish. esp good with you eat it with a little of the parsley salad on the side so it doesn't taste as greasy. Very special dish that you don't get in many places.
Then comes the grilled whole fish, which was the rainbow trout. It was served with some grilled veggies, grilled lemon, and some sprouts. Very flavorful and perfectly grilled fish with some very light tasting veggies so it kinda balance the flavors out. If you're not used to eating whole fish, this may be a still complicated for you cuz there are lots of small bones in the fish.
Overall, i think this was a great meal, esp after i've been to other places and tried their poutines, Charcut has the best ones! And not to mention that service was great, the server explained almost all the menu items to us and gave us recommendations, decor and atmosphere is great, definitely a good place to go to on a date or just friends get together. -
Review from Linda C.
I'm giving Charcut 3.5* but I honestly I only tried a small selection of their menu (and not even what they're famous for!?! - explanation below). I would love to go back and try other items and review again (such as their burger, poutine, charcuterie board, another entree, and dessert)...*sigh* If only I were paid to eat!!! heheh (^_^).
What I DID eat didn't wow me, but it was still tasty and enjoyable. Parking is awful but they do offer valet (unsure of the cost). Also, needed was a 5+ day advanced reservation for a 7pm weekend slot?!?! WOW! Calgary is so crazy now! We couldn't get the coveted 7pm reservation so we went earlier and got a table!!! yayyy!
You can share tapas style or order separate entrees (up to you). We decided on tapas style. What I found out also upon getting the menu is that the chef was on 'Top Chef' Canada. So naturally I also wanted to try her 'top chef' selections which she made on the show, but my guest had a few food restrictions which limited us on the menu...
What we did try was:
1) panzanella salad - meh... just large croutons dressed and some veggies - won't order that again
2) Arugula Tuna Conserva - the presentation was nice with tuna (cooked in lemon juice) placed in a jar and topped with a marinated/cooked (?) slice of lemon, served with a side of croustini - I would order this again.
3) braised short rib/beef - good but nothing special, it had a hint of bbq sauce flavor which I personally did not like but was still good non the less.
4) pork croquette w onion rings - pork inside the croquette reminded me of corned beef (which I didn't like). It wasn't the lightest crispiest croquette I've ever had but it was still good, the onion rings were made well and were tasty... and I can see why people like the whole dish in general.
5) side of broccolini - what can I say about that? it was charred/grilled broccolini.
As for atmosphere, this is a nice place for a first date (IMO)... Not as upscale as you might imagine... just trendy and casual..... like a lounge with better food...not what i define as a 'fine dining' establishment. Do you dress up for these kinds of places?... you CAN but you don't have to. I wouldn't be wearing a schlumpy t-shirt with your weekend painting pants, but a suit and tie are not necessary nor does it really fit in the atmosphere....
As for service, the wait staff were nice and accommodating but we could have been checked up on more often rather than having us find and wave down a server. -
Review from Danelle W.
Calgary, AB
11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
SIGH
I've heard great things about Charcut. Amazing things. People rave about it. I've been to the Alleyburger (before it became a gongshow, and then a truck) - auctioned off my burger because I don't eat them.
But my visit was really average. And that's sad. Because I wanted a great experience like everyone else seems to have.
I've avoided Charcut because I don't eat red meat (nothing that comes from a mammal, pollo-vegetarianism... whatever you want to call it)
But I've heard good things about the lunch and there's a sandwich on the menu I can eat, sans bacon bits. So, a friend and I went there for lunch!
It started out great... seated quickly, server was along in seconds to give us water and take drink orders (we stuck with water anyhow).
After we ordered, the way the server picked up the menus seemed kind of rude. I know that sounds funny, but it was just my impression.
I guzzled my water pretty quickly. It never got refilled.
Food came - sandwich was awesome and huge, although a little greasier than I expected. But the parmesan fries were SALTY! And, for anyone who knows me, I love salt. Love, love it. So, for me to say they were salty is huge.
We had to flag down the server to get the bill. And again to pay the bill.
So, overall, the experience was pretty average. I was expecting more. And since it's very limited as to what I can eat, my sister (same meat lifestyle as me) has warned me off going for dinner. So, I may not be back.
Which disappoints me.
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Review from Emma G.
11/15/2011
Oh Charcut, how I wanted to love you...instead I just suspiciously like you.
Kaeleigh and I made a lunch date for a Monday afternoon one day. Clever girl that she is, she made a reservation, as it was hopping! They have a fabulous lunch special, and it's right downtown so it was packed.
I thought I was being proactive by looking into parking on their website, and was happy to see that they had it. However...I circled four times (driving on 9th) and couldn't find it. The first two times I kept passing the alley that said Hotel Le Germaine, the third time I turned in the driveway only to find it was a desolated alley, and the fourth time I didn't see it again so I gave up and parked in a lot. All of this took almost 30 minutes, made me 20 minutes late (which matters when you're on a 60 min lunch break), and left me super frustrated. I'm not sure if I was just dumb or the website was unclear, but I wasn't in a good mood when I got there.
Thankfully I had looked at the menu in advance, and Kaeleigh ordered for me, so when I got there my food was ready. Our server kept it in the kitchen under the hot lamp so it stayed warm, which was a nice touch. I ordered the meatball sandwich, and I really liked it. The bun was soft, the sauce was tasty, and the meatballs were meaty. Yum.
I was so so so excited to try the Parmesan fries and, like Kaeleigh, wasn't crazy for them. I felt the Parmesan didnt add much to it...it wasn't bad by any means but just nothing special. However the ketchup was divine!!! We have never once bought ketchup for our house, but both Kaeleigh and I were crazy for this. Honestly it was worth it just for the ketchup!!
The service during the meal was good but yeah - when we paid, our server got very standoffish and didn't say good bye or anything. Just kind of scowled and walked away. It was really weird and off putting, to be honest. Maybe he was having an off day? Who knows. But it was a crummy end to the meal!
We did get an order of cookies, and an order of cheesecake to go. The cookies were not great and were small for the price...that sounds mean but I expected a better cookie, I guess. The cheesecake however was delicious and I loved every bite.
Overall I feel like I need to give Charcut another shot - I think it's a beautiful restaurant and I'd love to try it again. Next time I'll know not to park there, and not to get cookies :p I loved lots of what I tried and was okay with the rest...I feel like it's a great restaurant and maybe I just went on the wrong day or ordered the wrong things...either way I will be back to try some more! -
Review from Cootie M.
Calgary, AB
10/26/2011
This is my first time to Charcut, and it won't be the last.
That being said, let me start with some not so great things for a dining establishment of this price/quality range. The restaurant is a bit din-ny overall, and I can't say I like the set up particularly. A very cold feeling in there to me. It was a bit hard to hear where we were - right next to the mirror in a small cubby area - so we couldn't quite grasp all the waitress was saying in a very small voice.
We went for the charcuterie board to start and I was a bit disappointed in it. The menu mentioned a selection of house-made local meats, but it was 5 different types of pork. I LOVE PORK, mind you, after all, it's that magical animal! But the server could have mentioned that. I also wasn't clear if the meats on the board rotate (I assume they do) based on season, etc., which would have been nice to know. There was only one side of mustard, and very sparse cheese shavings on one of the sausages...a bit skimpy on dressings here. The amount of meat was more than enough for 2, we had to take some home.
The ability to order on the board to share is a fairly unique/great thing about this place. The main and sides we shared were fantastic. The lamb was incredible, the broccolini, white beans and smashed potato were all great as well.
This is why I will be back to try it again, hopefully not smashed in the corner left in the clanky din. And as a person who is always cold, I will not check my coat either! -
Review from Phil W.
8/25/2011
Charcut gets a lot of hype, partially due to Connie DeSouzas long run on Top Chef Canada.
I'm here to tell you that even without that notoriety, Charcut would still be a much talked about Calgary hotspot.
Everything we tried, from the sausage and peppers, chicken salad, pork rillette, and the most amazing ham sandwich were fantastic. All served with salty, delicious parmesan fries.
And the bag of warm cookies to go?? C'mon, who wouldn't love that?
The price is fairly reasonable too. The lunch special clocks in at $15.00 and included soup, sandwich, parmesan fries, and cookies. There is a $25.00 special too that is a bit different and includes the daily rotisserie.Listed in: 30 day challenge
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Review from Cathy S.
6/10/2011
Vegetarians, just walk on by, this place is all about the meat.
The decor of Charcut is cosmopolitan and chic, very similar in look and feel to the Glowbal chain of restaurants in Vancouver. I always enjoy an open kitchen, particularly when there is an adjacent ageing room loaded with meat and sausages to view.
This restaurant could get 5 stars alone for the Charcut Board of house-made sausage & cured meat. It contained a sampling of pig head mortadella and brassica mustard, chicken liver mousse, pork croquettes, a smoked trout mousse, and a rabbit terrine. The 5 of us attacked it like a pack of ravenous jackals leaving only crumbs after but a few minutes. All were very strong offerings but the croquettes and the trout mousse were the standouts.
The main I ordered was the whole rainbow trout with charred broxburn tomatoes and and okanagan leeks. It was flavorful and moist, cooked to perfection, and it left me wanting more. My dining companions ordered the roasted chicken and the pork belly with polenta. The consensus was that the pork belly was the only weak link in the main courses, with it being a little soft and exceptionally fatty. The fried green beans with toasted hazelnut and the complimentary duck fat fried poutine with truffle gravy (which our server surprised us with) were both strong dishes and enjoyed by all.
We couldn't resist ordering a round of Valrhona chocolate semi freddo with the Frangelico anglaise and hazlenut brittle. The combination was transcendent and is now on my list of all-time favourite desserts.
During coffee, chef Connie DeSousa came by to say hello. She humbly accepted our praise and was incredibly gracious. I have to say I was disappointed when she turned down my offer to become my personal chef, but a girl has to ask .Listed in: Adventures in Calgaryland
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Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
7/13/2011
We went for my friend's bday. My friend had never even watched Top Chef. She was pleasantly surprised and couldn't stop talking about it. I was confident that it would be as good as it gets, and I was not disappointed. :)
Wine selection-
as high end as any 5 star I've visited. For summer, get the Joie Rose. A nice, dry rose that is chilled like a white but has abundant flavours like a red.
To share:
1. Charcuterie board-unbelieveable. Pig's head and cheese to die for. (Yes, you get over the fact that it's pig's head after just one taste). Maybe it's the Polish in me? :)
2. Pickled Tuna w. Arugula-our only veggie. Uh-oh, but veggies were not our focus tonight! Tasty dressing. Tuna ok. Cute presentation, like every dish served!
3. Croquettes-yummy. Onion rings-delicious!
4. Duck poutine- the table fave and I never do duck!
5. Sausage-best I've tasted; not fatty at all.
Really wished that I could have ordered a full meal, but the three of us were almost full. In short, we picked every "Top Chef selection."
By this time, we were full but we did a dessert trio. This was almost as wonderful as the rest of the meal. I loved all but the cheesecake, but only because it wasn't as sweet as I'd have liked. It's a personal preference, really.
My friend ordered a latte that came out before the dessert, but our pleasant waiter was more than happy to bring out a new one to replace the one that had become suddenly cold.
My mouth is still watering over the chocolate chip cookies.
Overall, service and Connie a definitive five star. She is even nicer and prettier in person. (Not that it matters, but just an fyi.)
Worthy of a 25% tip. The entire bill was no more than $162. I'd return to Calgary in a flash--not for the royals, not for the stampede, but for Charcut!!!! -
Review from Jim L.
9/1/2011
OK, so this is my 2nd trip to Calgary in less than a year. Didn't expect that I would be excited to come back here considering some of the places I've been in the last 2 years with work....but anyone that knows me is well aware that I'm a huge Charcut fan and one of the main reasons I was psyched to come back.
Calgary. Mountains, rivers, nice people, wildlife......Charcut Share Burger! All I can say is this place has great service, unique menu choices, and a great atmosphere. They have a mixologist on staff that competes in the mixed drink competition every year and places near the top every time.
They like to try and pair their foods with beer as much as wine which I love. I suggest sitting at the bar and asking for beer/wine pairing suggestions with everything you eat. My usual is the Charcut Burger, Poutine, and a beer. Or you can try the Roast Chicken and a Hacker Pschorr (sp?) beer....either way you won't be disappointed.
If you find yourself in Calgary for any reason go to the Hotel le Germain and on the ground floor you will find Charcut....enjoy! -
Review from Leslie L.
9/17/2011 3 photos
An incredible dining experience! The staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. A clean, modern atmosphere with a view to the open kitchen.
We started out with the bone marrow escargot. The bones were served cut in half with a parsley garlic topping. We ate the escargot on toasted brioche and foccacia. So rich and buttery with the bones marrow.
For our main course we shared the poutine with duck fat truffle gravy and cheese curds along with a burger with cheese curds and a fried egg. The poutine was so rich with enough gravy to cover the fries, but not so much that it was soggy. The burger was juicy with the fried egg and spicy from the arugula.
We enjoyed a decadent dinner and would go back in a heartbeat. I'd love to try everything on the menu! -
Review from Vishal M.
Calgary, AB
2/5/2012 19 Check-ins Here
I love fine dining and this place is overpriced and over-hyped. I would recommend Rush any day over Charcut. The food wasn't bad but the value is not their for what you pay.
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Review from Natasha K.
Calgary, AB
6/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well we got there about 45 minutes early, hoping to catch some of the game at the bar and enjoy some drinks before our reservation. The bar was full so we went to the lounge in the hotel. It was okay but not set up for watching hockey, but that's not really their goal I'm sure.
They came to get us when our table was free and so we settled up and went over. The food was DELICIOUS,
To start, we ordered the smoked heirloom beets with the homemade goat cheese, and the baked Quebec Raclette cheese. Both were amazing. The cheese was a small portion for the price and I just love cheese in general that I don't think I appreciated the type of cheese enough to order it again for that price, but it was good! The heirloom beets were like no other beets I've ever tried. These were light in flavour but delicious, the goat cheese was very mild and soft, overall wonderful!
By the way, the main courses that are ordered are mainly a protein or general main and you are intended to order a side aswell since the main courses aren't served with them.
For main courses we ordered the butcher steak, which on that night the cut was a skirt steak, and we also ordered the pappardelle with clams. The steak was TO. DIE. FOR. It was cooked perfect, and I mean perfect. Served with the most amazing chimichurri I've ever eaten. It was so light and I was scraping up any morsel possible into my mouth. The pasta was also good, a very light sauce and the clams were cooked nicely. I probably wouldn't order it again but only because I want to try so much more on the menu, and there's no way I'm going back without ordering that steak again.
For a side we HAD to order the poutine. It was the only greasy feeling thing we had all night and it was good! Very unique tasting and absolutely delicious. For dessert we had the Top Chef item, I can't remember the name, but I will update. Also wonderful.
For all that, and 4 drinks, our bill was not ridiculously expensive, although I was worried when we finished ordering, but very reasonable. We left feeling full but not heavy or bloated. It was the perfect meal served by great staff. I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Heather C.
7/3/2011 5 photos
We visited Charcut upon recommendation of a fellow Yelp reviewer. The recommendation was spot on! The cast iron skillet baked rolls were so moist & wonderful. They tasted homemade...definitely fresh. The racletta cheese was creamy & a beautiful compliment to the rolls. The bone marrow & escargot au gratin were certainly different but quite tasty.
For our entrees, we had the roast chicken (quarter) with carrots & duck bacon, and the butcher chuck steak. We chose poutine and polenta for our sides. Honestly, I, personally, was not impressed with the poutine. We see it quite often in Calgary. The polenta was creamy & a nice pair to the roasted chicken. The roasted chicken had a nice lemony flavor to it and was moist & tender. My colleagues raved about the butcher steak, too.
Located right across Centre street from the Marriott hotel in downtown Calgary, many of my colleagues had been to many of the restaurants in the area but none had been to Charcut. It was definitely a great find! Thanks for the recommendation!Listed in: Calgary AB
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Review from Merry K.
7/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This was my first visit to Charcut & I was really impressed. We made last minute reservations for 2 so our original table was really small. My husband noticed they have an open kitchen w/a bar so we asked to sit there. No problem to move.
Charcut has wonderful lunch specials that have you in & out within 45 minutes (and they are a great deal). I had the lunch special w/sandwich of the day and my husband had the burger. Both were excellent though I liked the special b/c it came with sandwich, soup, fries & cookies for only $15. One of the best lunch deals in Calgary hands down.
Our server was very attentive and came back to check on us at least 3 times during our lunch (which is great considering it was very busy).
We WILL be back.Listed in: Downtown Customer Lunch Spots
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Review from Elle C.
4/30/2011 8 photos
My experience here was less than acceptable. I would not eat here again. I would only recommend this place to people I hate.
All this hype brought me here and as glossy as the venue is, that's all you will get. Gloss. Our broccolini was grilled to a crisp but drizzled in oil to look glossy. It was inedible.
If you look at my pictures you'll see why.
We had reservations a week in advance as this was a big occasion for the family. We were seated away from the dining room, near the busy and loud bar in the front.
We ordered 2 a bottle of wine, it was served with an air of "we don't give a damn."
Our Bone Marrow au Gratin was ok at best. It had 4 bites.
Tuna spread was plain horrid, bland, and tiny.
$29 for 6 bite size peices of lamb?
Fish was a travesty, it was grilled dry through and through.
The 27 ounce steak the birthday boy ordered was ok at best.
Poutine was about the only thing that was good, but wasn't enough to share between 2 people because it was THAT small.
Chicken? Swiss chalet could have done better.
Just when I thought dessert would save the day......
both items came out like it was tossed on a plate out of a box. Just look at the picture.
All the server could do was make frowny faces after seeing how dry and inedible everything was.
That was the most expensive meal I have ever paid to eat complete rubbish. -
Review from Yunn A.
7/20/2011
I came here during the Stampede late in the evening. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still open and serving food at 11pm.
Our hostess looked so unbelievably bored it was quite off-putting. The server was friendly, though her command of the menu was dismal at best. When I asked about a particular menu item, the response was generally "I like it." or "I heard it's good." or "It's pretty popular." For the prices and reputation this restaurant commands, I would hope that they'd be able to go into description of the flavors etc.
We ordered three appetizers and a couple drinks. The Pork Croquettes were so dry I couldn't finish more than two small meatballs. The Kolbassa, was...well...just a sliced up weiner - nothing really special.
However, the escargot in the bone marrow was FANTASTIC; it was probably the only thing that kept me there for the entirety of our meal.
Wine selection by the glass was not very good, and was very very expensive. The three different wines we had were all not great and about $14 for a small glass. Thank goodness my apple juice ish cocktail was tasty.
I was unfortunately quite let down, considering the high praise from Enroute Magazine. Perhaps I didn't order the right things...but you'd think that shouldn't matter if it's considered a top restaurant in the country. -
Review from Johnny W.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 7/2/2011
Just had dinner at Charcut, on the house, complimentary of chefs Connie and John. What happen was that we had dinner there a few months ago and it was disappointing and I gave Charcut a negative review as a result. To my surprise, I was contacted by someone from their management team and offered a complimentary return visit to make up for our lackluster experience. They said that they want another opportunity to show what they can do.
My first thought was, "Yikes, how did you find me?" My second thought was that if the meal is compted, am I obligated to sugarcoat the review? But they said to write anything I want. Now how many restaurants you know will do this for their guests? Most of the time they'll void the offending dish or buy you a dessert, if you're lucky. Needless to say, I accepted their offer.
So earlier this evening at Charcut, as we were looking over the menu, our waiter informed us that Connie has prepared a series of dishes for us. " Let's do it," I said.
First came a home-made bison sausage, followed by a raclette with house-baked brioche buns. Then came a roasted heirloom beets salad with soft goat cheese, a dish that wowed the judges on Top Chef Canada. It also wowed us cause normally I'd avoid beets if I could but the dish was so delicate, I couldn't get enough of it. After that came the Charcuterie board with house-cured salami, sausage, mortadella, pork crochettes, and a jar of chicken-liver pate. My girlfriend and I struggled with this mountain of food and we ate most of it because it was really, really good. "That was some meal, huh," my girlfriend said. "Honey, that's just the appetizers," I explained. You should have seen the look on her face,lol.
For our entree, Connie sent out a platter with half a roast chicken, a sliced hanger steak with chimichurri sauce, a poutine with fries that were cooked in duckfat and cheese curds that were imported from Quebec, grilled asparagus, and heirloom carrots. And for good measure, a plate of pasta in a spicy tomato sauce followed. Yeah, I hit the wall with the poutine, nevermind my girlfriend who stared at the platter with bewilderment. As good as it was, we barely finished the platter and hardly touched the pasta.
"You think that's it?" my girlfriend asked? "I think there's still dessert." I said. "No,no,no," she cried, "I don't think I can do it!"
The dessert platter came with a couple of icecream sandwiches made with homemade chocolate-chip cookies, a frozen terrine made from a hazelnut mousse, and a mason jar filled with cheescake and rassberry compote.
Yeah, that was a ridicules amount of food. It was enough for four people. Needless to say, we couldn't eat it all. I mean there was just my girlfriend and I. As well, my girlfriend is a light eater and a very picky one at that. But the fact that she ate as much as she did is a testament to the quality of food at Charcut.
For Connie to invite us back after we slagged her shows a high degree of passion and pride in her work. And the food tonight showed a high level of skill in her craft. With such a potent combination, my money is on her winning 'Top Chef Canada.' How can she lose.
On a footnote, althought the service has always been excellent when we visited Charcut, tonight the service from our waiter, Hunt, was exceptional according to my girlfriend. She goes as far as to say that Hunt is the best server that she's ever had in Calgary since coming back from Hong Kong three years ago. She should know cause for the ten years that she was in Hong Kong, she worked as a manager and corporate trainer for a company that has forty-five restaurants, and counting, under its banner.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/27/2011
Ate at Charcut once before for lunch and was disappointed to find a limited menu without their… Read more »
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Review from Aymie R.
Calgary, AB
10/8/2011
Sooooo happy that I finally got to go to Charcut for lunch today! Love the atmosphere and menu. I had the chicken sandwich with fries - absolutely delicious and just what I needed on a gloomy day! Plus who doesn't love taking home a bag of cookies, complete with little pig paperclips?!?!
I will definitely be back! Connie so deserved to win Top Chef! -
Review from Donna M.
Calgary, AB
For months and months I have been hearing about the ALLEYBURGER at Charcut. Tweets, pics and videos have been posted as many of participated in this back alley ritual.
You Tube videos and mentions on mainstream news shows have given much exposure to this genious idea...
-post a tweet to let the public know that tonite it's "on",
-wait for people to show,
-then at the specified time open the back door to a restaurant that was named "Best New Restaurants of 2010 list for Where Canada",
and sell their infamous burger in a bag for $5.
I have been waiting for an opportunity to participate in this experience. The day finally arrived. Saw the tweet on Wed which announced that Alleyburgers would be available Thursday nite at 10:30pm. Nothing in my calendar for Thurs nite... yeah.
Arrived at the back alley of Charcut at approx 9:20pm on Thursday nite. With still over an hour before serving time, the line was already quite long, or at least it seemed so. People continued to arrive... the line formed and L-shape, and was well over 100 people before 10pm. How many burgers would be available for sale? How many people would be turned away? Would I actually get a burger?
The staff of Charcut started their walk thru the line - selling tickets for $5 each. Get a ticket = Get a burger. HUGE sigh of relief as Connie took my $5 and give me a pick ticket. Few minutes later, not far behind where Wendy & I were standing, we heard the groans as the last tickets were sold. So many people turned away.
The line started to move. Once the back door opened everything happened quickly - it was obvious that the staff has done this many times. Tray with bags held by one person, another person took my pink ticket and gave me THE brown bag.
You have no idea how much I wanted to bite into that burger - but first - needed a pic. Reg took my camera and said he would take a pic of me - usually don't allow this, but tonite was an exception. Realized after he took a picture of me taking a huge bite, that I didn't snap a photo of the BURGER itself. Next time.
I took a bite. And it was as delish as every person has ever said. The bun was fresh. Not extra items on it (i like my burgers plain)... just this amazing burger, cooked to perfection.
Brad, a friend of a friend, a person that I have met once before, was one of the people that arrived to late to but a coveted pink ticket. This was to good of a burger to not share. Brad agreed - it was good.
Whole experience was over so fast. It's hours later, I have since had something else to eat... however the taste of that burger lingers. I can hardly wait to do it again... soon. -
Review from Dan D.
Updated - 3/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Visited Charcut's "Alley" for my first Alley Burger.
Obviously not as good as the Shareburger (no egg, no brioche), but hey ... tasty meat and curds on a kaiser bun for $5 ... who can complain?
The gas afterwards was deadly, however. Consider yourself warned.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/6/2011
Jessica and I first tried Charcut as a part of a First Thursday food tour with Julie Van Rosendaal.… Read more »
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Review from Kenny M.
This place delivered the goods in an oh so pleasant way. The service was superb, the attention to detail was something to behold,the setting was awesome! really, really nice!
Always so refreshing to eat at a restaurant that celebrates high quality ingredients! the fact that most of it is locally sourced is pretty cool to! Bottom line is, it tasted really good, lived up to the all the buzz! They certainly got themselves a new customer! man I really love it when a place lives up to the hype!
Pork is the name of the game at Charcut, it is a celebration of the pig! You can see pigs heads in the open kitchen behind the chefs,.Little pig paper clips on the bills? i mean c'mon!!! are these people related to me or something?? we are kindred spriits thats for sure! They know where its at!!
We started with the pretzels, it was a nice chewy yet soft texture, it was just a very high quality and fresh pretzel served with whole grain mustard!, we also got some terrine, mmm mmm, tasted just like it should have!!! pork, no bull in this mix, just pork and more pork. A side of some homemade pickles, superb!
Of course we got the share burger( had to it was my first time) very tasty and unique burger. We could have waited in line outside for some alley burgers (virtually the same thing but no brioche bun and only 5 bucks!!! WOAH thats a deal!) but it was just too bloody cold tonight! I wanted to enjoy my burger in a proper nice setting! and oh boy did I ever enjoy it! and the poutine?? really exellent! fried in duck fat and some really good cheese with truffle gravy! Just out of the park home run style!, a dish that strummed my heartstrings!
I was tempted to get all pork items possible! ( the salumi, the mortadella) and just load up my ol visa, but I decided that i would restrain myself THIS time. So I got some brocollini instead (to offset a possible heart attack) and a very nice dessert! this brownie thing with perfect ice cream and some delicious crumbly stuff! only wish the dessert was twice as big! hahahaha, the brocollini was dead simple and perfect! just bang on!
Gosh I gotta come back here soon! I am sure this will be an on going review! Yes its kinda pricey compared to your average joint, but its good, REAL good!! no pretending here let me tell you! the old saying "you get what you pay for" certainly applies, at least for me! I had no problem parting with my hard earned cash, because they delivered pure quality!.
This place may not be for everyone, but those who appreciate the wonders of a pig and local fresh ingredients, prepared in a simple and rustic fashion, 99.8% sure you will enjoy the Charcut experience.
If I were a pig I would donate myself to Charcut! Check it out! -
Review from Joney P.
Vancouver, BC
The drinks are well made and balanced; very unique in flavors.
If you are a meat lover, the cured meat platter is absolutely a must try. The meats are original and well seasoned.
If you are a dessert lover and have a really sweet tooth, try the chocolate tart. You can tell it is made from quality chocolate, however it was a bit too rich and the shell was a little too tough for me.
The grilled fruits were nice, it was on the lighter side and not overly sweet.
The service was awesome. We were also lucky to get a chance to chat with Connie, she's very sweet and down to earth. -
Review from Kevin C.
Vancouver, BC
I've spent the last year in Calgary and this is pretty much my favorite restaurant.
Everything they do is relatively simple, but everything they do they do really well.
Standout dishes include the pighead mortadella, their daily cut of steak, Hotchkiss Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, prime rib, Duck fat fried poutine, and Preserved Huckleberries in a jar ( Local huckleberries layered with cheese cake and graham crackers)
Great service, good ambiance, good wine/beer selection. Grab a seat at the chefs bar to watch the kitchen in action.
