WELCOME TO
What is Italiano Please! and how do we work?
We are primarily a takeout/delivery service operating for mid-day meal service in the &Foodtruck Court at The Ampersand building in downtown Calgary at 112 4 Ave SW.
We offer authentic Roman food that can be enjoyed every day of the week either from our shop during our lunchtime opening hours or through the "order online" tab above - select if you'd like delivery or to pick up at our counter or curbside.
Note that our menu changes daily - check it out in the green space below or call us for details on 403 702 2542.
With 48 hours notice we can also prepare your choice from our larger menu (another tab above) - again, either for delivery or pick up.
Make these orders through the phone or by email
Check our "Rome in your Home" page to see our proposals for bringing our authentic Roman cuisine alive within the comfort of your home!
FIND US AT THESE MARKETS:
We are looking forward to the summer Market season where we hope to be present at:
- the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre Saturday markets,
- Bridgeland Riverside Market
- Dalhousie Farmer's Market
- Triwood Farmer's Market
and others around Calgary!
TheAmpersand Menù
Main floor - 112 4 Ave. SW
11am to 3pm - Monday to Friday
MONDAY:
Pasta with Pancetta ham & Pecorino cheese -$9.50
Spelt salad with tuna, grilled zucchini, chopped tomatoes, corn & black olives - $7.00
TUESDAY:
Pasta with fried eggplant & fresh tomatoes - $9.50
Spinach salad with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese shavings & walnuts-
$7.00
WEDNESDAY:
Baked rice casserole with smoked ham & cheese (Speck & Provola Affumicata) -
$9.50
Salad with chopped tomatoes, celery, romaine heart, fresh basil leaves & crunchy bread cubes -
$7.00
THURSDAY:
Gnocchi potato pasta with meat sauce or tomato basil sauce -
$9.50
Salad with mini tomatoes and mozzarella bocconcini -
$7.00
FRIDAY:
Lasagna Bolognese with tomato meat sauce-
$9.50
Mixed salad with colorful leaf, tomatoes, carrots, corn, radishes & black olives -
$7.00
EVERY DAY:
Pizza slice with various toppings or fillings -
$7.00
Antipasto box with 2 cheeses, 5 coldcuts & 2 condiments -
$12.00
Tiramisù -
$5.00
We're happy to do special orders for take-home meals,
gift baskets or platters, corporate or private catering.
Contact us by email to arrange
Ciabatta bread panino filled with beef meatballs in tomato sauce -
$9.00
Ciabatta bread panino filled with chicken stewed in bell peppers -
$9.00
Call ahead for gluten free pasta
Please allow at least 20 minutes for preparation
How to enjoy our authentic Roman food:
There are 4 simple ways to get some of our authentic Roman food to enjoy:
1. Come to the &FoodTruck area on the main floor of The Ampersand building between 11am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday - if you want you can order ahead by phone or through the website & arrange a pick-up at The Ampersand, including curbside;
2. Arrange a meal box order by joining our Famiglia to receive a weekly email. Order by noon on Wednesday and receive your meal on Friday. See the weekly menu below;
3. Make a special order from our on-line menu (tab above), organizing all of the details by phone and email; and
4. Enjoy one of our "Rome in your Home" proposals and bring our authentic Roman cuisine alive within the comfort of your home!
MEAL BOX MENU
Week of 8 May 2023
Lasagna Bolognese: Classic oven-baked lasagna with all beef tomato sauce - $9.50 single serve, $18.00 double serve;
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce: pork and turkey meatballs (40g each) cooked in tomato sauce- $12.00 for single serve of 5 meatballs, $20.00 for double serve of 10 meatballs;
Roman Tray Pizza: choose from red or white
$5 each square slice;
Delivery charge - $8.
Vintage Ape auto
Ask us about the opportunity to have
our Vintage Ape-auto
be a special guest at
your private outdoor event!
A Dream That has
Been Cooking for Years
Italiano Please! is a small family run business specialized in authentic Italian food from Rome and featuring exquisite artisanal wares for sale made by Italian artisans.
Our aim is to provide you with an amazing taste experience, sharing our love for all things Italian with you while keeping our focus on championing diversity and inclusion, providing a safe, welcoming environment for all.
Contact Us
Monday to Friday we await you in The Ampersand &FoodTrucks area (main level, 112 4th Ave SW) for lunch from 11am until 3pm. Often we're open later and we are flexible to be able to accommodate any special orders!
For catering (home or office),
cultural/culinary experiences,
special orders,
gift baskets,
party platters
and any info you may require contact us:
403-702-2542