Divino
113 8th Ave. S.W
403-410-555
crmr.com/divino
- Social lunch: Yes
- Price range: $8 – $37
- Rating: 3.5 out of 5
To say Divino is hoppin’ on a weekday lunch hour is an understatement. When I arrived, the table my friend had reserved for us was the only free spot in the place (Note: This is me encouraging you to make a reservation).
To start, we ordered the tempura green beans with a mustard dip ($8). Crisp and tasty! Moving to mains, my friend ordered a Nicoise salad ($18) and I had the spaghetti ($23).
We both agreed that the Nicoise salad was a bit plain tasting, lacking anchovies, which is a common addition to the dish.
My pasta had a generous portion of manila clams and soprosetta sausage, tossed in a sauce that had some heat to it. It was flavourful and filling, albeit a tad on the spicy side.
As far as price point, you can get similar quality offerings at lower prices elsewhere in the area.
That being said, Divino has an array of cheeses and a wine list that would be great to sample into the late hours of the night.
