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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 1 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
58 reviews for UNA pizza + wine
Review Highlights
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"One appey I highly recommend is the Salt Cod Brandade." In 3 reviews -
"...pizzas so far are the prosciutto and mushroom pizzas." In 10 reviews -
"I'm a huge fan of thin crust napoletana style pizza, and I..." In 7 reviews
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58 reviews in English
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Review from Denise M.
5/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yes - it is that good. And totally worth any wait.
Our group shared some salads (the ceasar with kale was amazeballs) and a few pizzas. The tiki and verde stuck out for me as the kale (I am on a total kale kick) on the verde was crispy and the pork on the tiki was juicy and salty and addictive. Also loved the shaved pineapple...thin and covered the pizza perfectly.
We sat up at the bar and had excellent service. My new fav in Calgary. -
Review from Nicole A.
Beltline, AB
4/24/2012
PIZZA!!!
After all the talk I had to break down and check out this place. Our small group arrived at 515 on a Thursday, and every table was full by 530!
Very cute small place with an open kitchen. Everything that came out looked and smelled Soo good!
We decided on the arugula and also he Swiss chard pizza. The arugula was the hit! Super light and fresh. Best pizza with arugula I have tasted in Calgary since it's fresh and non-wilted. Maybe a touch on the salty side from the prosciutto and freshly grated cheese. But we didn't complain.
The Swiss chard had lots of super smokey bacon and was very rich. Almost too rich in comparison to the arugula pizza.
Crust on both super thin and crisp. Almost too hard in places. Personal preference of less hard crust as in double zero.
Service was great!! Also think pizza sells itself. I will be back for more.... -
Review from Stacy A.
4/13/2012
I'll make this review quick, because I'm mostly echoing what other people have said.
We arrived on a Thursday night at about 5:15. We tried to go a bit early, since Una doesn't take reso's, and we wanted to have a quick meal. It's a good thing we showed up when we did, because the place was full (other than a couple of individual seats at the bar) by 5:30.
Their pizza toppings are very full of flavor and are served on a thin crunchy crust. We had a Prosciutto pizza which comes topped with fresh arugula - the prosciutto was thinly sliced and tasty, though slightly on the salty side. The arugula brings a freshness to the pizza as well as a nice balance to the prosciutto. We also had the Swiss Chard pizza, which is topped with a healthy dose of bacon (maybe healthy isn't quite the right word here... :-). This one packs a bacon-y punch and is quite a bit heavier than the Prosciutto pizza. If you are a bacon lover though, it is a good pick.
The service was friendly and prompt! I'd like to return to try some of the other types of pizza, as well as some of the non-pizza options. -
Review from Éva B.
Calgary, AB
3/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
MMM MMM MMM! I think this was the most silent meal I've eaten with a group of people because we were all too busy inhaling the pizza. These pizza's were amazing!
We ordered two 4-maggi's, a Sausage and a Prosciutto. Every single slice devoured in our bellies. We started off with the meatballs. They were also equally wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better meal.
The 4-maggi was my favourite I think it was for our whole table since they were the first to be finished. Must have been that truffle oil that was oh so savoury and it complemented the cheese so well.
The only reason they lost a star was we had a big group which is fine our male wait staff were wonderful and accommodating and at one point all of us were sitting on each other's laps cause we didn't have enough space. What I didn't like was the snarky and rude comments being made by one of the other staff members. We were having fun we didn't mind that we had to wait longer to get a bigger table. (We had more people join us then expected, it went from 4 of us to 6.) We didn't care we were enjoying our wine and having a great time waiting for the chef's table. The comments were totally not needed from the one staff member though. I think it was none of her concern since she wasn't the one taking care of our table in the first place.
Love this place though I will be back as much as I can before I move away from the city! -
Review from Maeghan A.
Calgary, AB
4/30/2012
I absolutely adore everything about Una. Its decor, atmosphere, and art is always so fun and inviting. The staff is very nice and helpful and I always feel like they are looking into my soul (in a good way) Meaning that I feel they genuinely care about their customers and their overall experience. The pizza is probably my favourite in the city, and I always end up getting a whole one to myself because it is just so good that I have to keep eating. The only problem is that it is always so busy and there is always a crazy long wait. Which makes it really hard convince the people I'm with or someone that has never gone that it is worth every second of the 2 hour wait. Whenever the rare occasion occurs that I do get in and get a table I am never disappointed and I highly recommend it to everyone. Oh and I dare you to go to the bathroom while there ;)
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Review from Paul B.
Calgary, AB
3/21/2012
Well my first time at UNA certainly didn't disappoint. I had been putting off visiting because I had heard such positive things about UNA,... yes it's strange but the more great things I hear about a restaurant the higher my expectations and the greater the possibility to disappoint. Remember Platoon?
UNA was all that it was cracked up to be. A wonderful setting, nicely laid-out dinning area with several small tables, a few larger ones, and a good sized bar area. We were seated quickly, the staff was attentive, and despite the busy lunch hour we felt well looked-after.
Onto the food! If you're at UNA it's for the the pizza. And if you want a good test for a proper pizza napoletana, pick up a slice and hold it out in front of you. The crust should not flop, bend or otherwise sag. Now bite, it should be crisp on the bottom, lightly sauced, and not weighed down with excessive toppings and cheese.
Bottom line, UNA has the best pizza napoletana that I have tried outside of Italy. Do yourself a favour and get there early for lunch on a sunny day. -
Review from Chris P.
Got to kill a few more restaurants off my Calgary bookmarks this weekend and UNA was at the top of the list. I've heard lots of great things and I wasn't let down.
For a Sunday night the place was packed. When I arrived around 7pm there wasn't a table to be found and only a couple spots at the bar. Believe what the other reviewers say about having to wait a while for a table.
My dining companion was under the weather so I ended up eating alone. But this worked out well in the end. I ended up sitting at the bar right in front of the counter where the food sits to go out to the tables. I probably saw the entire menu go right by me during my visit. Everything looked delicious and made it a little harder to make my decision on what to order.
First up I needed a beer to go with my dinner. They have Wild Rose on tap which is great as I like to get my fill of WR and Big Rock when I'm in town. Unfortunately their taps were out of order. The waiter quickly made the suggestion to try Alhambra, a Spanish beer. It was an excellent substitution, so excellent I had two!
For dinner I went with the prosciutto pizza. The toppings were very simple and cooked to perfection. The prosciutto was just starting to get crispy on the edges but still tender. The handful of fresh arugula they throw on top of the pizza was an interesting twist and added a welcoming flavour to the pie.
As I enjoyed my dinner I saw a few desserts go by. One I particular caught my eye. After perusing the dessert menu I found out it was the sticky toffee pudding, one of my favourite desserts. The cake was extremely moist and had a nice crispy edge. For $9 it was a healthy size portion. I would recommend sharing this one.
My waiter was great, making sure I had everything I needed and adding some idle chit-chat, asking how I was enjoying everything and what I thought.
I left stuffed and happy, just the way any restaurant should make you feel. -
Review from Sandon H.
Calgary, AB
3/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Bustling and energetic, UNA has some things I really love. Martini's being one of them, vibe being another.
The cheese crisps are good. Although not what I was expecting. Honey-Combs cereal looking things. I would've loved it if they were little sheets of baked cheese rather than almost puffed cheese?
Martini's and cocktails are very delicious. My Tanqueray with olives seemed to go down way too fast. In a good way.
I noticed that the pizza's have a lot of wasted crust. 2 or 3 inches even where there are no toppings at all. That being said, order the gluten free pizza crusts (which I actually like better) and the toppings seem to get spread right to the edge. Make sure to ask for some peppers once your pizza arrives. They add so much flavour. We enjoyed the Prosciutto with added double smoked bacon.
I know that UNA practices a lot of recycling. So I also love them for that.
As for the servers, they all just looked so depressing. No one smiled and it was hard to make eye contact with any of them. No one was rude, but no one seemed terribly happy. It's definitely more fun eating pizza and drinking wine than serving it! -
Review from Tina C.
1/3/2012 4 photos
A friend brought me here a while ago I was visiting Calgary, and the deliciousness is still imprinted in my mind.
We started with little bites of boccaccini, anchovy and pimento. They were good, but the best was yet to come. The seared scallops with prosciutto and olive tapenade were absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD! They were perfectly cooked, and the crisped prosciutto gave a really nice texture contrast. We also had the sambuca shrimp, which were so good we tried to re-create them the next night.
The mushroom and arugula pizza had a nice earthy-ness , though I'd gladly make a meal of all the little appetizers.
And... we had a great view of the kitchen action, sitting at the bar. It was like watching artists at work... and then devouring their masterpieces :) -
Review from Ryan K.
Calgary, AB
1/14/2012 3 Check-ins Here
We arrived mid rush on a Friday night and were greeted by Tom the host. He was very helpful and took my number so he could call us once a table once open. We then went down the street to the Ship and Anchor and waited. Not long after that we headed back to check since I had a hockey game at 11pm and we didn't have much time. Tom said he was just clearing a table and was about to call and took us in almost right away. Great timing!
Our server was great, she came by often and kept the table clean and clear of unneeded items. The first dish was the meatballs, they were a little more dry then we expected but the sauce was superb. We then got the pizza, mushroom pizza with truffle oil, arugla, parm cheese, and crimini mushrooms. The aroma coming off of it was amazing! We also got the winter squash risotto. While the pizza was a hit the risotto left something to be desired. It lacked salt and pepper, key things in my mind when it comes to risotto, and the rice was clearly at least a day old. It was breaking and had a chalky interior to it rather then a nice fresh rice. Too bad as we both love eating and making risotto. Later on I mentioned the pepper issue to our server and she was apologetic then engaged me in a nice chat about likes and dislikes when it comes to pepper.
The atmosphere of the place is nice, busy, and a great place for people watching. All in all a great choice for dinner but next time we will try another dish instead of the risotto. -
Review from Chelsea H.
Saskatoon, SK
5/9/2012
Came in on a Saturday night for some late night dining. Pizza was good, service & wine were excellent. We will definitely come back here it's a great spot if you are looking for a lounge atmosphere with late-night food.
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Review from Marc K.
Updated - 1/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
We were impressed from the good pizza and wanted to come again. We tried it three more times but as they do not accept reservations we had no luck to get in anymore. Wait times were usually 1h or more.
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9/7/2011
Awesome pizza - that's what we were here for and that's what we got.
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Review from Kate B.
Love love love!
I won't say much - there is already a plethora of reviews for this place, which just speaks to how much Calgarians are down with artisan pizza joints.
We started out with an olive appetizer and kale salad. The kale salad stole the show! Both my date and I were absolutely in love with this salad - and it's huge. Even sharing it we couldn't finish it. But, the flavour has stayed with me - I find myself craving it and must go back to hit it up again!
We had a bacon pizza, it was good - maybe a bit on the salty side for my taste. I would have preferred a veggie pizza but I'll have to go back for that.
One thing I will add - we were there around 4 on a weekday. Didn't even think and parked on the street out front, there were lots of cars there. Anyways, our pizza had just come out, we were scarfing it down and enjoying our wine. I looked up and saw my car going around the corner on a tow truck! Wah woh! Luckily, my date - a total gentleman - ran out there and got it back for me. The wait staff in UNA mentioned that this happens all the time - apparently the parking rules on 17th are strictly enforced. I might know this if I spent more time on 17th? ...and there were two other tables who had the same problem. So take heed and pay attention to where you are parking! -
Review from Vishal M.
Calgary, AB
2/5/2012 1 photo
Atmosphere: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Overall experience: 4/5
Went there on the weekend and the place was packed. My date and I ate at the bar and had an excellent time. The atmosphere was friendly, music was trendy and the food was good quality.
If you want a surprise...order a diet coke...I dare you! -
Review from Jon K.
3/22/2012
Don't believe the hype. Una is overpriced and underwhelming. Far from the best pizza in town, no matter what Kelly tries to tell you.
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Review from Tara M.
Updated - 10/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Of course, I was back at UNA; and of course, it was delicious.
But here's the best part ... I learned a little something special about UNA this last visit, (psst, don't tell a bunch of people okay? This'll be our secret) Josh at the bar is an exceptional cocktail mixer. (Does that make him a "cocktailer"?)
Get him to mix you a nicely balanced Classic, an excellent Manhattan or a proper Pims and I promise you will not be disappointed.
He loves what he mixes and mixes what he loves and boy oh boy does it show. Good work Josh, you're about to be a busy man.
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Review from Alex L.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2011
UNA has very good pizza, I'll give it that. On the other hand, it is also super busy all the time and people are packed in like sardines in a can. Oh, and there are no reservations and waits are generally 45 minutes or more.
During the summer, the mix of the pizza ovens and the sardine characteristics cause the temperature to reach uncomfortable levels. During the winter, it probably is closer to toasty rather than sauna levels.
Considering the wait and the restaurant's arrangement, the 4 stars are due to an amazing atmosphere along with some impressive food. UNA is a place which buzzes with activity. You can almost feel the coolness flowing from the food, the decor and the people.
The prosciutto pizza is delicious while the Swiss chard is ok. The wine added some refinement to the meal but the prices were a little steep with a bottle of house wine between $35 - $40 dollars. The stuff is drinkable but hardly memorable.
Overall, hanging with the cool kids for an evening is fun but I doubt it will become my regular haunt.
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Review from spaniel l.
Calgary, AB
12/4/2011
Ingredients are fresh however the crust isn't the best - shallow flavor profile in my humble opinion.
Will not hesitate to return if I crave a simple slice of thin crust pizza but did not blow me away -
Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
11/30/2011
Not sure what the fuss is about? Had lunch here with a friend, ordered the meatball appetizer and the Pear pizza. Meatballs came in a watery, flavor uninspired sauce and were boringly spiced with garlic, pepper and my guess was cayenne. The meatballs from Double Zero put these to shame. Pizza was simple and blah, not a lot going on with the walnut, pear and onion toppings of which the pear was not ripe. My friend had a glass of wine and the total bill was $45. In my opinion, you can have 10 times the quality and taste down the street at Borgo for a similar price.
Strangely our appetizers arrived at the same time as our pizza and the table for two couldn't handle both plates. Another observation, if you are serving pizza on a platter, make sure it is sliced all the way through as we were left to hack at it with a butter knife to just get a slice on our plates
Interior is small and intimate but you'll have a hard time speaking because they have crappy oldies piping through the speakers. Comparatively speaking, this place is at the bottom of my list for new wave Calgary pizza offerings. Check out Pulcinella, Double Zero or WO Papers in that order before giving these guys your money. -
Review from Bradley S.
Vancouver, BC
9/15/2011
UNA is a refreshingly energetic sit-down restaurant and unlike most pizza restaurants you'd come across.
You notice immediately when walking through the door that the place is buzzing. I've been many times now, and even when there's no room they are really friendly and happy to pour some wine while you wait.
The wine list is great, the appetizers are good (though not all of them are perfect), and the pizzas are fantastic. My favorite pizzas so far are the prosciutto and mushroom pizzas.
This is a great choice for a social evening out with friends and coworkers. They get almost everything right here, so there's very little to complain about. Currently one of my favorite places in Calgary, and a place I find myself craving when back in Vancouver! -
Review from laura r.
9/6/2011
I'm a huge fan of thin crust napoletana style pizza, and I have enjoyed the pizzas at UNA on more than one occasion. The atmosphere is a great mix of trendy and casual. The staff are very friendly and they know the menu very well.
On my most recent visit to UNA, I came with my mom and sister for a Sunday afternoon lunch. My mom forgot her reading glasses and the server was so kind in helping her choose a wine. He even brought a small sample glass before bringing the full glass. I ordered a Caipirinha, which was made with crushed ice and very refreshing. The three of us shared the pesto pizza and the prosciutto pizza. I loved the pesto pizza; the goat feta and zucchini were great together. The prosciutto pizza was good too, but I prefer the prosciutto/arugula version at Pulcinella. Must be because it has more arugula and also has cherry tomatoes.
Every time I go to UNA, my table mates never want to try any of the bar food items or share plates. One day I will try those meatballs!
My only complaint about UNA is that it is just so dang busy. I've come a few different evenings at peak dinner hour and the wait was over an hour! I'm happy the restaurant is doing well, but when I get to a restaurant, I'm usually too hungry to wait an hour to be seated. I was pleased to get in right away this past Sunday at lunch, I'll probably stick to lunch time or late night visits to UNA from now on.
Quirky note: They were playing a Harry Potter book on tape in the Ladies washroom on Sunday afternoon! Made me giggle when I realized what the loud deep voice was reading from. -
Review from Heather I.
Calgary, AB
8/8/2011
One of my favorite restaurants in Calgary, Una just works.
I recently had out of town guests in from Australia and took them to Una before a fun evening out. We started out as 3 (our 4th person was late) and thus immediately ordered the pork and veal meatballs (1 each). They are generously sized and served in an amazing tomato sauce and with bread for dipping up all that extra sauce. When our 4th person finally showed up, we decided we needed more meatballs and our server asked if we'd like the order to include an extra meatball. I love when servers just 'get it' and ours was exceptional the entire night.
We also had an order of the broccolini, and several bites of the daily pintxo (pronounced pincho). All excellent.
For our pizza, our server recommended the Pesto pizza (normally vegetarian) and suggested we add proscuitto to it. This is going to be my new go-to pizza there. All the flavors just worked so well together.
I wish we would have had room to try out more of their fantastic menu, but by this point we were full from both fantastic food and wine.
Whether for a dinner with friends, a date, or a lunch with co-workers, this is a great spot that's consistently excellent in food, wine, and service - a rarity in the Calgary dining scene. -
Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
6/23/2011
A friend was visiting from Montreal, and her flight got here at 9:30pm. Naturally she'd be hungry when she got off the plane, so I wanted to go hit up a restaurant that was open late. And not just any restaurant - I wanted her first impression of Calgary to be HOT.
Decided to try Una Pizza because from what I'd heard, it served all purposes: it was open late, it had good food, and it was buzzing!
So we showed up last night around 10pm. (I had checked on Twitter already and apparently there was no wait.) The place was packed! I had never seen any restaurant in Calgary so packed so late on a Wednesday night. We were greeted in a few minutes and led through the extremely busy restaurant towards the back. There were 3 spots free infront of the chef's cooking area so we got seated immediately. My friend and I are both foodies so we thought that seat might be the best in the house since we would get to see the chefs do their magic.
After much deliberation (everything on the menu looked great!), we decided to have 3 pintxos, 2 share plates, 1 pizza and a bottle of wine. The pintxos were little bite sized bits of deliciousness made of red pepper, boccocini-type cheese and white anchovies. Very different from anything I've tasted before and very good! We then dove into our share plate of sauteed prawn with red chilli and sambuca. It was So. GOOD. We all agreed that this was absolutely delicious. We even soaked up all the sauce with our bread. Then we tried the scallops plate, and that was good too. Our pizza - a mushroom, cheese and arugula pizza was also delicious!
One thing that was really remarkable was the service. The food was coming really fast, and we could see it being made right infront of our eyes. And the waitress kept refilling our wine glasses. The chefs were relaxed, kept joking with each other and talked to us about the desserts, and just random stuff. It was a really fun place, and a fun night.
I was really pleased with our dinner, and my friend from Montreal kept saying we picked a great place to come for dinner. I will defintiely be back! -
Review from Happybadfish S.
Toronto, ON
9/15/2011
I'm so happy we stumbled upon this place. I was visiting from Toronto on the weekend and we were on our way to buy some cupcakes at Crave when we walked past this restaurant. We had just arrived in Calgary and we were starving. The place is really cute, and the service was very good, it was a Friday afternoon, so it wasn't to busy. We had the Persian Dates and the Shrimp Pizza. We had dinner reservations that evening at Blink, so we didn't want to fill up too much. We had a few slices left over and took them with us for a next-day-snack.
We enjoyed our lunch so much, that on Sunday before our flight home we visited again. We had the Mozzarella app and Mushroom Pizza. Same thing, again we took a few slices home to enjoy on the plane.
I would highly recommend this place for a casual fun meal. -
Review from Andrew D.
Calgary, AB
One of the reasons I love venturing out to new eats are trying places like Una which is numero una in my books (that doesn't make sense but you get the gist!)
This place is crazy busy on a Friday night so expect to wait an hour before getting a table which isn't so bad when they offer drinks in the waiting area and you have two pals such as Kenny M. and Dan D. to shoot the breeze with to pass some time. Oh and Thai Thai is right next door if you want to wet your beaks before din din.
One appey I highly recommend is the Salt Cod Brandade! Dip anything in it and your sufficiently satisfied until the main course. The $2 morsels of white anchovy tapas are also a treat that leaves you in anticipation of what could be next!
On top of that, the pizza's we ordered were deeeelish! I love how their simplicity emphasizes the quality ingredients being used. From the Margherita with its refreshing san marzano tomato sauce to the Bianca's creamy buffalo mozzarella, these scrumptious pies were definitely deserving of their gorgeous names. Not too mention the honey truffle sweetness of the Potato. The name may not have been as graceful, but it tangoed with our taste buds just the same.
All I remember about the interior of this place is that it was a small and cramped but that added to its charm. With good tunes to boot. Definitely a fun atmosphere especially after some Sir Perry's cider teehee.
Very anxious to hit UNA up again, you down?!
Adios Yelperinos! -
Review from Dan D.
It wouldn't be often that a place where you end up waiting an hour and 15 minutes to get a table gets a solid four stars ... but UNA deserves it!
The pizza is great. Simple, clean flavours.
Had both the Bianca (buffalo mozza, basil puree, EVOO) and the Margherita. Both were excellent in their simplicity although the Margherita could have maybe used a bit more cheese.
Had the Potato pizza as well (potatoes, provalone piccante and truffled honey). The flavours were spot on, although somewhat too "potatoey." I think if the potatoes were slightly thinner, it would be a much better balance. The potato was just too prominent over the other ingredients.
Also had the Salt Cod Brandade and the Patatas Bravas ... both were greater starters/sides and good value!
If you can weave through the packed "graphic-t-wearing," "smart-glasses" crowd, the atmosphere is quite romantic and fun.
I will definitely be back here on a date! :) -
Review from Aymie R.
Calgary, AB
9/28/2011
I tried Una for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and was very impressed. After Wicked Wedge gave me food poisoning (yes, from a pizza!), I was very happy for the change!
Now I love a good pizza, and Una definitely hit the mark for me! Waaaay better than Double Zero! I had the prosciutto with arugula and it was fabulous!
But if you're going to go to Una, you HAVE to try the dates! They stuff them with walnuts, wrap them in prosciutto,and bake them so the prosciutto is crisp. Drizzle some balsamic and dab in a bit of sea salt. Perfection! We each had one to start, and had to go back for another round for dessert. -
Review from Alyssa A.
Calgary, AB
6/6/2011
This review is delayed, but I remember it like it was yesterday...
My boyfriend and I decided to go out for a 4 month anniversary lunch one Saturday afternoon. When we got inside the doors of Una, I was surprised to see a line up. I understand a busy dinner rush, but a weekend lunch rush? This place MUST be good. Fortunately we didn't have to wait long, and even if we did they let you roam along 17th freely and will call your cell phone when your table is ready. How awesome is that?
We sat up at the bar and witnessed all the action that took place, the cooks hustling and bustling in their narrow kitchen area, the bartender putting lots of love into his drinks, and the servers diligent and un-phased by the rush of people. Despite how busy Una was, it certainly didn't reflect in the relaxed and fun ambience that we experienced.
We ordered 2 long island iced teas, that were the best we've had yet, I really appreciate the fact that they don't do fountain pop. All their pop comes straight out of individual glass bottles, which I think adds a cool little flare of authenticity to the place.
A decision on their Swiss Chard pizza was a brilliant one. It had double smoked bacon, wilted swiss chard, goat feta, and provolone piccante. It was nothing short of delectable, I can still taste the fresh and savouriness of the zza, a melt in your mouth type of experience if you will.
We left Una that afternoon completely satisfied and with the perfect buzz to carry on along 17th. -
Review from Kenny M.
So we went to UNA with high hopes for great food! what did we get? really good food! I loved it thought it was worth the hour that we had to wait to get inside!
So when we got to UNA the place was thumping with a lot of peeps! all stuffed into a relatively small space! It may not seem appealing but it actually kind of has a cool vibe when you are stuffed in their like a sardine! Anyway the hostess told us it would be about an hour wait and took my phone number! off we went to wet our hungry beaks and kill some time for the meal to come!
We went back and got some beers while waiting in the boot room and finally got a table. The three of us quickly ordered the white anchovy tapas! very nice! a great way to get things rolling!
So then we ordered some appetizers. Salt cod brandade and some halved small potatoes with a dip! both were quite good! and I was pleased to see the portions being a decent size for the three of us!
Finally we got some pizza I went with the classic margarita ! It was delicious well prepared with good high quality Buffalo Mozza nice flavorful sauce . It had a great flavor and the crust was great! Was not to droopy but also had the crunch and a just a tiny bit of char on the edges! It was really good, and yes the toppings are a not piled on, but its a tribute to how they do it in italy ! the ingredients are of a higher grade so It makes sense to put less! less toppings also creates a different dynamic, every bit is a little different! I suspect that if UNA had a wood fire oven the pizza would be just a little bit better, they might have a bit more of an edge but I cant say it really made a huge difference in my mouth.
I tried the potato pizza, it was quite good but the potatoes were a little to thick very sligtly undercooked! I also tried the bianca pizza, that one was also really good!
I love pizza! in all its forms! from greasy, sloppy, over topped deep dish! to thin crust ,wood fired, high grade ingriedient and simple ! UNA has their way and its certainly the more authentic way. All over europe you will find most pizza places cooking them in this fashion. So get your pizza hat on! this place certainly is worth eating at! I will be back ! ONE DAY! Check it! -
Review from Sarah jane D.
2/12/2011
I'm pretty fuzzy with my pizza as well as my food. I really like the pizza here simply because they have real european crust rather than the other thick crust I'm used to in North America
There wine list is pretty damm good as well -
Review from Philippe G.
Calgary, AB
2/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've been and eaten a dozen times already, that typically says a lot. I have recommended it to friends and colleagues. I tell everyone I know to follow them on twitter if you want the not-so inside track on reservations. (PS, I believe that this is the best use of Twitter that I have seen to date...)
This place produces a great product. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff, are all extraordinary. I am amazed at the knowledge and even better, how humble it all seems when they impart it on you.
You feel like a part of a cozy dinner when at UNA, 5 stars are well deserved. -
Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Since I have had two days to eat the leftovers (no one else wanted them) and since they were actually pretty tasty, I have decided to add an additional star to this restaurant, overall.
My best advice is to see for yourself, but don't expect more than that.Listed in: Just a "Little" of Italy, Pizza Pies
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7/9/2011
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Review from Erin D.
1/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
UNA is exceptional! I have had five meals there since it opened and they have been consistently delicious. I also love the busy and exciting atmosphere, it's not the place to go if you are looking for intimate conversation, it's a place to go and enjoy some beautifully prepared pizza with your loudest, funnest friends. It's really a delightful eating experience!
Last night we ordered 3 appetizers which included the veal and pork meatballs, we shared a romaine heart salad and the sauteed brocollini. I found the appetizers perfectly proportioned and absolutely delicious. Following our appetizer orgy we indulged in a roasted mushroom pizza finished with truffle oil and a roasted fennel sausage pizza. We ate every last piece. My companions had a glass of house wine each and I had two of the most delicious Shirley Temple's I have ever I had (I am a nondrinker so I am always on the lookout for great virgin drinks). We also each had a dessert, a lemon cheesecake, a panacotta and a chocolate budino. Also delicious, the cheesecake in particular had a fluffy, almost powdery texture to it, it was beautiful!
Our total bill came to $136.00 which was absolutely reasonable for such an incredible meal. Don't pass up a chance to enjoy this fabulous addition to Calgary's restaurant scene, just come prepared to wait for a table as it is always packed (or show up at about 5pm as your chances at getting a table quickly increase before the 6pm rush). Enjoy!! -
Review from Adam G.
Calgary, AB
12/7/2010
This place is always packed and for good reason.
A group of 5 of us stopped in after work for a couple bottles of wine, some amazing tapas, and a pie or two. It has a perfect atmosphere for good lively conversation.
I highly recommend the stuffed persian dates and the veal & pork meatballs for starters and either the mushroom, bianca or prosciutto pies. Amazing.
Here is the full menu: http://unapizzeria.tum...Listed in: Great Dining
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Review from Meghan M.
Cold Lake, AB
12/20/2010
I am totally picky nicky when it comes to pizza - my taste leans towards a thin crust, more European style pizza. That being said, I LOVED everything about Una Pizza + Wine.
A group of 12 of us went here for a work lunch last week - all for the first time. A few people belly ached about the prices, thinking that we each needed our own. Our table of 6 ordered 4 pies and that was perfect; therefore, in my opinion the prices are quite reasonable.
K, the pizza was sooo good - the best I've had in Calgary. My favourite was the prosciutto pizza closely followed by the mushroom. All 12 of us were happy with the food & it was a really nice lunch. I should also mention that the service was great - the pizza came quickly and the server was constantly switching them up when she spotted an empty tray.
The atmosphere is nice - it's a long and narrow restaurant and whoever decorated has great taste (right down to the sugar cookie soap in the bathroom). One girl in our party commented that it was a little too trendy for her tastes. But, for me, if trendy is clean, pretty, and awesome, bring it on!
All in all, a great experience and I cannot wait to return for more :)Listed in: Pizza!
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Review from Ryan M.
Calgary, AB
Hello Sexy!
First off I have to start with raves about the service.
I have been in the service industry since I have been 16 and let me tell you, the servers last night at UNA would make me look like the meanest most lazy server. They were even nice to the homeless guy who came in and ask for food.
We arrived at UNA at 745pm after trying to make a reservation prior, (they don't make them). We were greeted very nicely by a very friendly, attractive hostess. Told that they would take our phone # and call us back when they had room for us. (45 mins)
We showed up 45 mins later and decided to have a jug of wine and party in the entrance. 30 mins later our table was ready.
Our server, 'BRITTNI' who could be the most honest sweet person in the industry welcomed us. Took the time to tell us about the menu and have playful banter without missing a beat on with the other tables.
Lets get to the good stuff, the food.
We ordered:
-Fresh Tomatoes roasted with sea salt and sherry vinegar, served with crustinis ($7, wish there was more then 4 crustinis, but worth the price)
-Goat cheese and boar bacon stuffed mushrooms ($9, 100% delicious, but 5 small mushrooms for a steep cost)
and two pizzas. (with the most delicious crust!!!)
-Mushroom with truffle oil ($19) real quartered mushrooms, parm, arugula...TO DIE FOR!
-Prociutto($20) BORING! this pizza alone lost UNA one of the stars for me, totally stingy on the prosciutto. ohhhh UNA!
and my fav order of the night (besides the half litter of wine ($23, red house) was the
Q WATER.
($2/per person)
sparkling or flat, all you can drink of the 4 time distilled house water.
At first I thought these people are outta there mind and heading for a 2 star rating by charging for water, but I love Perrier, and 2 bucks for something that fizzes better... I will be back because of it.
Alright lets Quick pro/con this place
PROS:
-Brittni, our server
-The call back system
-Its hip
-the food! BEST pizza resturant in Calgary!!
CONS:
-Stingy on the Prosciutto( tisk tisk)
All in all, you'd think the hour and a half wait would have soured me, but its warm and welcoming place to be on a Friday night, good company, good background music, good water, FANTASTIC service!
Cant wait to be back! -
Review from Andrea B.
Calgary, AB
12/31/2010
Exactly what 17th Ave needed! Reminds me of a dinning San Fran or New York - small, casual, fresh, chef driven with the owners on the floor.
Pizza prepared to perfection: a light dough, thin crust, super fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked in a proper pizza oven - YUMMY!
Fantastic wine list. -
Review from Sarah T.
1/13/2011
Was invited on a date here, and I definately would recomend it for small groups, like 2...up to 4 max. It's small, but well designed to get more out of the space than what it used to be, which was the Wicked Wedge.
For early evening, it was respectable busy, and it wasn't a long wait for our table. Although I do hear later in the evening, around 7pm, it gets hard to just walk in and get a table quickly. The decor reminded me of a little eatery I went to it Harlem, NYC (yes, I was in Harlem, no it's not dangerous) - so bonus points for that.
UNA brings you small carafe's of Q water - as if regular water isn't good enough! - but it is much cheaper than brand name waters.
I ordered a lycheetini, which common sense tells you is a lychee martini, which quickly made me light headed, in a good way, but it's a good thing the pizzas we ordered were on time! The pizzas were both amazing. If you like thin crust, Italian style pizza, this is your place.
I would say pricing for two, without liquor runs at $25-30 per person.
For dessert we shared a creamy panna cotta, which hit the spot.
All in all this is a great place. Just a note, if you want good pizza in a swanky, slightly hipster environment, this is for you. If you're less into the 'scene' and want a cheaper, more DIY version of the above, minus the 'special' water, then go to Famoso Neapolitana nearby on 4th street.
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Review from Emma G.
10/3/2010
I went here with a fairly large group (with no reservation), and there was no issue - we were seated right away and at two tables that were right next to each other. They let us push the tables together too, which was nice.
Our server was fairly friendly (as friendly as you can be in a big group!), and was really, really good about making sure our glasses were never empty. She gave me a little pitcher of water but would still come over and pour it for me. So sweet!
The food was also very good. We had stuffed mushrooms, baked cheese, sauteed shrimp and some prosciutto dish to start. I loved the mushrooms and the shrimp; not huge on the cheese or prosciutto. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, just not my style.
The pizza is, of course, the star of the show! We had two pizzas - a mushroom one and a prosciutto one. Again I preferred the mushroom but both were tasty! The crust is a bit tough but tastes fresh and homemade so I definitely devoured it.
This is a cute little spot and I'd definitely come back, particularly if I had a friend who wanted to try it. It was refreshingly unpretentious and yummy. -
Review from Allison M.
Calgary, AB
4/17/2011
I went to UNA for a late night meal with a good friend. It was a fantastic experience.
We ordered the prawns to share, and then the sausage and four cheese pizzas. Of course, it was way too much food, but it was much appreciated the next day for lunch.
The pizzas are thin and tasty, and the prawns are made with a Sambuca-based sauce that is incredible (they give you bread for dipping). However, I've had amazing pizza in many places, it was the ambience that really got me.
UNA reminded me of the best parts of the Montreal dining scene. The restaurant was dimly lit, giving it a casual and cool vibe, as opposed to romantic. The crowd was completely mixed -- from couples in their 20s on a date to men in their 50s splitting expensive bottles and catching up. And the decor was interesting and reminded me of a bistro.
UNA is a great place for a meal with friends or someone you've been dating for awhile. It's almost too great to waste on a potentially bad first date.
