Taking a casual-upscale approach to quality Italian dining, Bocce is a 4th Street restaurant that offers diners a menu of traditional Italian cuisine, rosso (red sauce) and bianco (white sauce) pizzas, pastas, salads, antipasti and more. Following the success of established Calgary restaurants Mercato and Wurst, local restaurateur Dominic Caracciolo opened up Bocce as his venture into casual-upscale Italian dining.
Previously having worked at Dominic's Mercato location in Mission, Bocce's executive chef Mark Rebalbos – who joined the restaurant in late 2016 – was familiar with the philosophy behind the food. “I was familiar with their practices. To this day, (Mercato) was still one of my favourite places to work," Mark says. "I know what they're all about, how they treat their employees, and some of their concepts that they use."
Mark says his experience at Mercato informs much of what the team does at Bocce, though the restaurants have significant differences. "Mercado, it's not fine dining, but it's definitely up there," he says. "We bring that same style, but what we're really trying to bring, in terms of service and food and wine, we're trying to bring that same concept but in a more casual atmosphere."
Drinks
COCKTAILS DRAFT BOTTLES RED WINE WHITE WINE SPIRIT HOUSE WINE BUBBLES
Olives
cerignola, sun dried, castelvetrano, cinnamon, charred lemon, confit garlic, caper r berries
MUSSELS
semi-dried tomatoes, fennel, caper berries,
garlic, white wine
CHAR GRILLED RAPINI
puffed quinoa, sweet & spicy drop
peppers, olive oi
SPICY PRAWNS & FAGIOLI
white beans, cream, hot capicollo, chili oil
CRISPY CALAMARI
chilies, arugula, shaved fennel, vincotto
ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
calabrese fennel sausage, grilled peppers
BEEF AND VEAL MEATBALLS
sun dried olives, victor’s jalapenos,
roasted red pepper-pomodoro sauce,
parmigiano
FORNO BREAD
garlic oil, mozzarella, chives, parmigiano
ANTIPASTI BOARD
assorted italian cured meats & artisanal
cheeses, figs, almonds, marinated mushrooms,
vincotto
TALEGGIO FRITI
arugula, torn kale, bresaola chips,
funghi crudo, porcini croutons,
honey, truffle vinaigrette
ITALIAN CHOP CHOP
gem lettuce, rosemary ham, piave,
grilled chicken, shaved fennel, tomatoes,
pistachio vinaigrette
WHITE BEAN & FARRO
poached prawns, arugula, fresh dill,
watercress, lemon vinaigrette
NIZZARDA
romaine hearts, spicy italian tuna confit, quail egg,
green beans, fingerling potatoes,
red cerignola olive vinaigrette
MOMMA MISTA
heritage & iceberg lettuce, sunflower seeds,
heirloom carrots, shaved fennel,
red wine vinaigrette
CAESAR
romaine hearts & red romaine,
pancetta, chopped egg, croutons,
garlic parmigiano dressing
MARGHERITA
fior di latte, fresh basil,
extra virgin olive oil
ISOLA
italian ham, pancetta, roasted pineapple,
mozzarella, smoked scamorza, rosemary oil
CALABRESE
spicy fennel sausage, sun dried olives,
roasted peppers, mozzarella
PASCOLO
rapini, mozzarella, pancetta, chili oil
MANZO
seasoned beef, onion, provolone,
mozzarella, jalapenos
CALZONE
fennel salami, mozzarella,
pomodoro sauce, parmigiano
PULITO
arugula, prosciutto, garlic oil, mozzarella,
parmigiano, cracked black pepper
FUNGHI
roasted mushrooms, arugula pesto,
pine nuts, tallegio
BOSCHETTO
mortadella, pistachios, olive oil,
semi-dried tomatoes, mozzarella,
parmigiano, vincotto
FINOCCHIO
ricotta, fresh basil, fennel salami,
fior di latte, chopped fennel
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
provolone, gorgonzola torta, fior di latte,
mascarpone, rosemary honey
MELANZANA
roasted eggplant, garlic confit, mozzarella,
fresh basil, semi-dried tomatoes, parmigiano
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
beef, pancetta & tomato sauce,
parmigiano, fresh tarragon
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
cream, pancetta, garlic, fresh parsley,
egg yolk
BAKED TORTELLINI CARNE
braised veal, prosciutto & mortadella,
pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano
CECI CONCHIGLIE
chick peas, pancetta, white wine, fresh rosemary,
pomodoro sauce, chili flakes
MUSHROOM GEMELLI
wild roasted mushrooms, parmigiano,
oregano, garlic, fresh parsley
CHICKEN PARMESAN
breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce,
fontina, momma mista salad,
forno garlic bread
BEEF BRASATO
oven braised short ribs, soft taleggio polenta,
grilled rapini, chianti jus
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
grilled chicken breast, garlic sauce,
fresh tomatoes, romaine heart.
momma mista salad
TIRAMISU
vanilla panna cotta, pandoro, marsala wine,
whipped mascarpone, cocoa
ISABELLA’S LEMON PUDDING CAKE
toasted coconut, fresh berries
COOKIES & GELATO
chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter gelato
SORBETTI & GELATO
AFFOGATO
Italian Ham
Pancetta
Prosciutto
Calabrese Sausage
Fennel Salami
Seasoned Beef
Pomodoro Sauce
Bolognese
Roasted Pineapple
Sun dried Olives
Jalapenos
Mozzarella
Semi-dried Tomatoes
Roasted Mushrooms
Forno Garlic Bread
Beef & Veal Meatball
Chicken Breast
Prawns
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With a giant wood-burning stone oven as the centerpiece of the open kitchen, the staff at Bocce cook up thin-crust pizzas (often with roasted toppings prepared in the same oven) quickly and crisply. The pizza menu is traditionally Italian, featuring a wide selection of both red and white pizzas.
View this Smart ListCasual and contemporary, Bocce serves unbeatable Italian pizza, pleasing pastas and a wholesome array of great greens in a sunny setting with a view of the Fourth Street Southwest shopping-and-dining strip. Standout pies include the calabrese topped with spicy fennel sausage, olives, peppers and mozzarella and the funghi dressed with mushrooms, arugula pesto and pine nuts.
View this Smart ListCasual and contemporary, Bocce serves unbeatable Italian pizza, pleasing pastas and a wholesome array of great greens in a sunny setting with a festival view. Open at 11 am, standout pies include the calabrese topped with spicy fennel sausage, olives, peppers and mozzarella and the funghi dressed with mushrooms, arugula pesto and pine nuts.
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