Candlelit communal table set for dinner at Aurora Italiana in Bridgeland, Calgary

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Our Vision

la dolce vita, gently reborn.

Set in a beloved Bridgeland space once known as La Dolce Vita, Aurora breathes new light into its history, honouring the past while embracing a refined, modern glow. Hand-painted murals inspired by Botticelli, candlelit warmth, soft arches, and textures that echo the romance of Italy.

Dining here is not rushed. It is savoured, slowly, beautifully, intentionally.

Fresh pasta, elegant flavours, and classic Italian dishes, built on the philosophy of simplicity done exceptionally well. A place to celebrate, to reconnect, and to escape into an evening that feels like a trip to Italy, without ever leaving Calgary.

Guests dining by the window at Aurora Italiana, an upscale Italian restaurant in Bridgeland, Calgary
Chef finishing fresh pasta in a wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano tableside at Aurora Italiana
Tuesday to Thursday

pasta alla ruota.

Our most loved moment. Fresh pasta finished tableside, tossed in a 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel right in front of you. A true Italian table experience.

$25 per guest

Minimum two guests.

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Friday to Sunday · Limited availability

terra e mare per due.

Surf and turf for two. A 22 oz Certified Angus Beef bone-in hatchet ribeye with mushroom demi-glace, butter-poached lobster tails and shrimp, seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes.

$199 for two
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Fireside table set with wine and cocktails at Aurora Italiana
Bartender garnishing a blood orange cocktail at Aurora Italiana
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Guest with a glass of red wine and pasta at Aurora Italiana
Server carrying espresso at Aurora Italiana
Dining room with a stone fireplace at Aurora Italiana
Friends sharing dinner at Aurora Italiana
Private Room & Group Bookings

celebrate with us.

Birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate evenings. Our private room seats your group with curated set menus and a dedicated team.

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Visit Us · Upstairs

916 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C5
Bridgeland

Tuesday to Saturday 4 to 10 PM
Sunday 4 to 9 PM

info@auroraitaliana.ca

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