| Restaurant | Rating | Type of Food | Style | Description | Information | ||||||
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| The Verve |  | Gourmet | Informal | The menu begins with a strong Italian base and then moves all over the culinary map from Thai to hamburgers. The food is enjoyable. There are some excellent dishes, like the soups, and some other ordinary ones. We shall probably give it another try just to see if perhaps this was an off day. Good vegetarian selection. | 512 - 23 Ave. SW 403 229-9366 | S 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. M to F 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M to Sa 5:00 p.m. - close | |||||
| Vicious Circle www | | Bar | Informal | Martinis is the key word here with a vast variety available. Some may push the definition of the drink, but who cares? They have some wonderful flavours. The menu includes lounge usuals like nachos and some less current items like perogies. The entrées fall into three categories: flat bread pizzas, melts and pastas. Generally we found the main dishes quite good, but some of munchies like the nachos quite ordinary. While there, watch for the artist of the month. You may find a new local favourite. Also if the sun is not shining, there may be a low light warning for those with poorer eyesight. | 1011 - 1 St. SW 403 269-3951 | Su 5:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. M to Th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. F 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sa noon 2:00 a.m. | |||||
| Vietnam Restaurant |  | Vietnamese | Informal | Wonderful food served in a casual atmosphere. | 2 Floor 227 - 12 Ave. SE 403 263-0995 | Daily 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. | |||||
| Villa Firenze | | Italian | Informal | Tucked away between the forks of Edmonton Trail, this is one of Calgary's long-standing Italian restaurants. The converted house setting provides a bright and airy place for the enjoyment of classical Italian dishes. The sauces are wonderful, but we do feel that a little more emphasis could go on what lies beneath the toppings and subtleties like coffee refills. | 610 1 Ave. NE 403 264-4297 | Su Closed M to Sa 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | |||||
| Vintage Chophouse and Tavern www |  | Steak | Informal | The setting is comfortably modern. By that we mean that wisely placed spot lighting and plenty of warm wood manage to add a definite contemporary flair without leaving you feeling as if you are sitting in a minimalist museum. The tavern end of things does send some smoke and commotion into the dining area, but neither of these spoiled the meal, even for Dorothy who is allergic to smoke. The steak is excellent, but a variety of other dishes should please every member of the group including vegetarians. But beware. The portions are large, and served in the middle of the table, family style, so share and don't order too much. Click here to make reservations through Open Table. | 322 - 11 Ave. SW 403 262-7262 | Su 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. M to W 11:00 a.m. - Midnight Th & Fr 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sa 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a,m. | |||||
| Visionary Café & Bistro | | Sandwiches | Informal | The fare is simple: fresh made sandwiches and raps, drinks, soup and daily specials. But they do this well. What more can we say? This is a truly hidden downtown gem, but worth the search to fnd it. | 604 - 4 St. SW (on the ground floor behind the large cloud mural) 403 264-7447 | Lunch on weekdays and catering | |||||
| Volos Pizza www | | Pziza | Take out/ Delivery | Sometimes the small family—owned places take on the corporate establishments very well. Here is a case in point. You have probably driven by Volos if you ever use 26 Ave. SW, and never thought to stop. You should. It's good. Good vegetarian selection. | 2103 26 Ave SW 403 245-5570 | Su closed M to Th 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. F 4:00 p.m. - midnight Sa 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Holidays 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
