Had lunch at Il Centro today and was impressed. Owners are an Italian couple (been in Canada for decades) and the pizza is just simple and traditional like we had in Italy. Thin crust, but nice and chewy, and not overloaded with a ridiculous amount of toppings (fans of the Super Extraavaagaanzaa Double Meat Cheese and Sausage Lovers Extra should probably go elsewhere
).
Calamari was really good, too. Lightly battered rings of squid topped with parsley and a hint of spicy tomato sauce. Very simple, not greasy at all, and you could actually taste the squid. Much, much nicer than the usual mouthful of grease, breadcrumbs and tzatziki (although, the Greek version can be good too).
It's not pizza, but I also have to mention our favourite Calgary lunch spot, Falafel King. The shawarmas there are truly awesome! Everything they prepare is top quality (no processed donair meat
) and fresh, fresh, fresh. Maybe my favourite restaurant anywhere. And cheap, too.