I'm going to preface this review with a little context: Chianti's was my very first job when I moved to Calgary five years ago!
I loved the food when I worked there and I love it even more now that I don't have to work for it. Sure I miss the discount, but when their Pasta Special (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) is so cheap, it doesn't really matter.
The restaurant seems small, but it fits a ton of people. It kinda reminds me of a European dinner, especially when it feels like you are sharing your meal with the strangers who are practically sitting beside you!
There are probably better italian restaurants in the city, but who can afford them. When the average price of a huge plate of pasta is only $10, you can't really go wrong. And with fairly reasonable prices, this becomes a great place to go out with your friends or go on a first date!