Pulcinella Authentic Napoletana Pizza
Pulcinella is a pizzeria in Calgary specializing in Neapolitan cuisine, serving authentic Italian dishes in a modern setting with wood-fired cooking at its heart. The oven creates distinctly charred crusts on pizzas while the menu extends beyond pizza to include housemade pasta, gnocchi, ravioli, and antipasti like crispy calamari and traditional meatballs.
The restaurant opened in 2006 under the leadership of a chef raised in a family that owned a well-known pizzeria in the city and who spent years training in Italy to master traditional recipes and techniques. This background allowed him to bring authentic Neapolitan cooking methods to Calgary.
The name Pulcinella refers to a famous character from Neapolitan folk culture, connecting the restaurant to Naples' traditions. The interior design strips away classic Italian restaurant clichés like checkered tablecloths in favor of a modern look that honors the food rather than stereotypes.
Located in Kensington, the restaurant is easily accessible by public transit with a nearby train station just a short walk away and offers street parking plus affordable lots nearby. The space is wheelchair accessible, allowing comfortable entry and movement throughout, and the casual atmosphere suits both quick lunches and leisurely dinners.
The signature Margherita pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil frequently earns praise from diners as a favorite and demonstrates how high-quality simple ingredients reach full expression under the intense heat of the wood-fired oven. Guests often mention generous portions that frequently leave leftovers to take home, emphasizing the value for money.
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