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| - I love Pulcinella, it's my go-to venue for a lovely meal or to celebrate an event. Tucked into cozy Kensington, the atmosphere is upscale but not *too* much. It's always bustling with happy patrons taking in the scent of traditional Napoli-style, oven baked pizza. If you're going here, be prepared for an experience very much unlike that you would find at Pizza Hut or other chain restaurants, or even other fantastic pizza places like Mitlini's or Paul's Pizza and Steak House. This is traditional pizza, which means a very thin crust, a generous smear of homemade sauce, and seemingly sparse toppings. No "loaded with meat" here; it's all about the experience--to savor the crust, the quality toppings (prosciutto, mozzarella, artichoke) and the interplay of your senses, not simply taste.
Pulcinella isn't a place you go for a quick slice--it's a destination. They built it that way. It's true! The oven was placed first and then the restaurant built up around it. They want you to come for the food, for the experience, for the attention to detail.
While you're at it, order the antipasto platter, I promise you won't find another that exceeds expectations so readily anywhere else in Calgary. The massive platter is easily split between four (or more) diners and is loaded with a host of traditional Italian delights: eggplant, prosciutto, warm sun-dried olives, peppers, stuffed olives. You won't be disappointed.
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