It’s been a month of huge openings from a brand-new Chick-fil-A to Krispy Kreme, but now one of the largest fast-casual Italian chains is poised to open in Calgary.
Fazoli’s, which first opened in the U.S. over 35 years ago, is set to officially open its doors at its first Canadian outpost at 80 Mahogany Rd. SE in Calgary on Thursday, June 5.
Dished was able to get a first look inside the brand-new restaurant, which is famous for its pasta, pizza and unlimited breadsticks.
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The space is light and bright, featuring neon signs, posters of iconic Italian ingredients and dishes, and cozy booths in an extremely family-friendly atmosphere.
The menu is packed with fan-favourite Italian dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, pizza, subs, and so much more. You simply order at the counter and take a seat.
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When dining in, Fazoli’s will start bringing over breadsticks to enjoy while you wait. It’s perhaps what the restaurant is most well-known for, and definitely a delicious incentive to visit. You can even opt to add marinara, alfredo, and meat sauce on the side for your dipping pleasure.
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When it comes to the pasta, the portions are large, making them a great option to share. We tried the loaded fettuccine alfredo, which features pasta in a classic alfredo sauce, oven-roasted chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and parmesan-roasted broccoli.
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For the indecisive among us, one of the most exciting options on the Fazoli’s menu is its pasta samplers, where diners can enjoy multiple dishes on one plate. We got our hands on the Classic, loaded with fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and lasagna with meat sauce.
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While pasta forms a large part of the menu, the chain has a ton of other dishes from pizza (which can also be ordered by the slice), chicken wings, salads, and subs, so there’s something to cater to almost everyone.
Will you be checking out Canada’s first Fazoli’s? Let us know in the comments.
Address: 80 Mahogany Rd. SE Unit 1520, Calgary
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