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| - We like it; we've been back several times over the 7 years we have lived in the neighbourhood. It doesn't rank as our favourite though, as we've had some so-so meals over the years & there are dishes I avoid. There was a period of about 2 years when we didn't come here at all, but we've been showing up more regularly lately as things have improved.
We find it a comfortable place, & now that we've started showing up more we do get recognized by the staff, & the chit chat is welcoming.
Worth trying - the vegetarian minestrone soup, the tomato & bocconccini salad, the salmon with tapenade, the turkey Thanksgiving dinner. There is something about the minestrone that reminds me of soups by my (Italian) aunt, & a friend of mine with an Italian background also had the same experience with a few dishes.
Hit or miss: the cheese & mushroom appetizer, the Linguini Vegetariano. Sometimes the mushrooms are just bland & fatty, & taste like they used processed Parmesan; other times they are awesome. I used to like the vegetarian linguine but lately it has been oily, the veggies are overcooked, & the green peas have staged a coup, dominating every bite. More peppers & tomatoes, please!
They show a cheese platter photo on the website but I do not remember one on the menu. & shockingly, I have never tried pizza here, maybe because the vegetarian version has artichokes & I hate artichokes.
Bonus points - back in Feb. 2010, my friend was in town & we had dinner plans elsewhere, but then realized the Olympic playoff hockey was on, & I scrambled to think of a place we could get a decent meal but still keep an eye on the game without going to a sports bar - Fiore fit the bill as they have 2 tvs over the bar that are usually tuned to sports. I made reservations just a few hours before the game, & although they laughed over the phone, they obliged & sat us within a good range of one tv. (Many seats are nowhere near the tvs & since they don't turn the sound up, the tvs don't have a negative impact if you don't care for them) Final score: Canada 7, Russia 3.
The patio is nice in good weather as long as it is not windy - oh wait, we are in Calgary. Since it isn't deep or well sheltered, you can easily end up with plate full of dust if there is more than a little breeze.
Accessibility: the front entrance might be a bit tight for some wheelchairs, & you will probably need help due to the two doors in close proximity. Seating inside is manageable in most spots. I have not used the washrooms there in years but I believe they are downstairs, so this is another restaurant that is only partially accessible.
I will definitely be back to Fiore, & would suggest it if you are trying to serve the diverse interests of a large group, as they do have enough options on the menu to keep most groups happy.
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