Castello Italiana
Celebrate rustic and authentic Italian food and wine at Castello Italiana. Dine under twinkling lights and modern decor. Our chefs set the scene for culinary delights—as tasty as if they came from Nonna’s kitchen. Let your tastebuds indulge in elevated Italian classics, from tempting antipasti to hand-made pasta and everything in between.
LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4
HOURS
Daily | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Antipasti
- Polpette (L) | $25pork & veal meatballs, pomodoro, parmigiano-reggiano, polenta
- Burrata (GF, V) | $26preserved tomato, basil, urfa chili
- Crispy Calamari (GF) | $25cornmeal, pepperoncini, tonnato, lemon
- Shrimp Aglio E Olio | $27butter, garlic, red pepper flake, lemon, focaccia
- Green Insalata (GF, VG, N) | $20squash, herbs, red wine vinaigrette, hazelnut
- Caesar | $18parmigiano-reggiano, garlic dressing, caper, anchovy, focaccia crumb
- Focaccia (VG) | $12castello dipping oil
Enhancements
- Anchovies | $6
- Guanciale | $6
- Shrimp | $6
- Italian Sausage | $9
- Seasonal Truffle | $40freshly shaved table side by our chef
Contorni
- Creamy Mushroom | $16parmigiano, butter, chive
- Grilled Broccolini (GF, DF, L) | $15olive salsa verde
- Blistered Tuscan Kale (GF, VG, L) | $14peas, chili, garlic, olive oil
- Cacio E Pepe (V) | $18gnocchi lunghi, pecorino romano, black pepper
- Crispy Fingerling Potato (DF, V, L) | $18chives, chili aioli
Primi
- Mafalda Al Pistachio (VG, N, L) | $43mushroom, squash, cured tomato, pistachio pesto
- Lasagne Bolognese | $45burrata, mozzarella di bufala, basil
- Chicken Cannelloni (L) | $48vermouth, tomato, cream, ricotta, spinach, lemon
- Sausage Tubettini | $46potato, broccolini, pecorino, lemon
- Lobster Carbonara | $62bucatini, guanciale, parmigiano-reggiano, egg yolk bottarga, chive
Secondi
- Caponata Risotto (GF, V, N) | $45tomato, eggplant, mushroom conserva, pine nut, mascarpone, burrata, basil
- Halibut Cioppino | $60mussels, shrimp, scallop, tomato, leek, fennel, focaccia
- Eggplant Parmesan (V, L) | $45arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella di bufala, pistachio pesto, creste di gallo
- Bone-in Veal Parmesan (L) | $64arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella di bufala, basil, capellini pasta
For The Table
- Not Your Nonna's 'Sunday' Sauce | $52 ppshort rib, house sausage, meatballs, rigatoni, parmigiano-reggiano
- Grilled Pacific Rockfish (GF, DF) | $65calabrian chili, chive, lemon, olive oil
- 18 oz Ribeye Peperonata (GF, DF, L) | $90Alberta premium beef, preserved peppers, house steak spice
- GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Nuts, L = Local
Dolci
- Tiramisu (V) | $15mascarpone cream, savoiardi biscuit, coffee liqueur
- Apple Crostada (VG) | $14cinnamon, vanilla ice cream
- Panna Cotta | $14mandarin, lemon, earl grey
Cocktails
- Salted Caramel Espresso Martini | $22Sailor Jerry, espresso liqueur, meletti, salted caramel, coffee
- Salty Dog | $19Malfi Grapefruit Gin, fluffy grapefruit, rosemary, smoked salt
- Toreador | $18Espolon Blanco, apricot, cold pressed lime, sage
Digestivo
- Espresso | $6
- Cappuccino or Latte | $7
- Lot 35 Tea | $6
- Drip Coffee | $6
Digestif
Limoncello- Zanin Cavallina Extra | $111oz
Digestif
Amaro- Amaro Montenegro | $111oz
- Amaro Sibilla | $131oz
- Amaro Cardamaro | $111oz
- Amaro Nonino | $121oz
- Nepeta 'Nepeta' | $171oz
- Nepeta 'Majora' | $171oz
Digestif
Grappa- Marolo Grappa di Moscato | $171oz
- Marolo Grappa di Moscato Solera 6 Years | $481oz
Digestif
Liqueurs- Disaronno Amaretto | $101oz
- Luxardo Sambuca | $101oz
- Frangelico | $101oz
- Grand Marnier Centenaire | $181oz
Digestif
Dessert Wine- Inniskillin Ice Wine | $182oz
- Inniskillin Ice Wine | $120375ml
Digestif
Cognac- Hennessy XO | $251oz
- Hennessy 250th Anniversary | $1651oz
- Remy Martin 1738 | $191oz
- Remy Martin XO | $251oz
- Louis XIII | $2951oz
Digestif
Scotch- Glenlivet 12 Years | $161oz
- Glenlivet French Oak | $201oz
- Glenfiddich 12 Years | $121oz
- Glenfiddich 15 Years | $181oz
- Glenfiddich 18 Years | $351oz
- Glenmorangie Signet | $511oz
- Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or | $221oz
- Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Years | $151oz
- Glenmorangie La Santa 12 Years | $151oz
- Glenmorangie 10 Years | $101oz
- Macallan 12 Years | $181oz
- Oban 14 Years | $221oz
- Talisker 10 Years | $191oz
- Dalwhinnie 15 Years | $211oz
- Dalmore 12 Years | $171oz
- Dalmore 15 Years | $221oz
- Dalmore 18 Years | $451oz
- Dalmore King Alexander | $501oz
- Port Charlotte 10 Years | $261oz
- Ardbeg 10 Years | $191oz
- Laphroaig 10 Years | $191oz
- Lagavulin 16 Years | $311oz
Digestif
Port- Taylor Fladgate 10 | $122oz
- Taylor Fladgate 20 | $172oz
- Taylor Fladgate 30 | $252oz
- Taylor Fladgate 40 | $352oz
- Flight 4 | $451oz
- GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Nuts, L = Local
Beer
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro | $1216oz Draft, 4.7%
- Campio Birrifico Pilsner | $13Campio Brewing Co., Edmonton, Alberta, 5.0%, 473 ml
- Birrificio Messina Societa Lager | $12Birrificio Messina, Italy, 4.7%, 330 ml
- Campio Czech Amber | $13Campio Brewing Co., Edmonton, Alberta, 5.2%, 473 ml
- ‘88 Wave Pool Tropical IPA | $14Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. Calgary, Alberta, 6.2%, 473 ml
- Okanagan Apple Cider | $11Kelowna, British Columbia, 5%, 355 ml
- Guinness Extra Stout | $12Guinness Brewing Co. 4.1%, 473 ml
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro Zero | $100.0% ABV, 355 ml
Cocktails
- Frozen Peach Bellini | $18Castle Vodka, peach, prosecco, basil
- Pomegranate Spritz | $19Aperol, pomegranate, prosecco, green strawberry bitters
- Yuzu Sangria | $18Yuzu limoncello, white wine, elderflower, thyme
- Hibiscus Negroni | $23Ojo de Dios Hibiscus Mezcal, Campari, Punt E Mes, orange
- Salted Caramel Espresso Martini | $22Sailor Jerry, espresso liqueur, fernet, salted caramel, coffee
- Salty Dog | $19Malfi Grapefruit Gin, fluffy grapefruit, rosemary, smoked salt
- Toreador | $18Espolon Blanco, apricot, cold pressed lime, sage
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Negrolo | $16Neo Gin, Neo Vermouth Rosso, Neo Bitters
- Alba Spritz | $16Noa Dry, Noa Orange, house citrus sherbet, frizzante bianco
- Serata Spritz | $16Aperitivo Rosso, Martini Vibrante, macerated summer berries, cinnamon, rosé frizzante
- Amaretti | $15Cherry, almond milk, vanilla, yuzu, foaming bitters
Aperitif & Digestif
Amaro & Bitters- Amaro ‘Nepeta’ Amaro | $17A natural infusion of wild mint Nepitella, PGI Syracuse lemon peel, alcohol, Sicilian aromatic herbs, spring waters from Etna.
- Majora Amaro | $17An infusion of organic Sicilian marjoram, Sicilian Orange, and aromatic herbs.
- Amaro Montenegro | $11
- Amaro Nonino | $12
- Amaro Sibilla | $13
Spirits
1oz. Rum- Mount Gay Black Barrel | $12
- Appleton Estate Double Barrel 8 | $12
- Appleton Estate 12 Year Old | $13
- Bacardi 8 | $12
- Bacardi Black | $10
- Bacardi White | $10
- Bacardi Spiced | $11
- Planteray 3 Stars | $12
Spirits
1oz. Bourbon & Rye- Woodford Reserve | $13
- Michter’s Straight Rye | $21
- Basil Hayden | $12
- Bulleit Bourbon | $11
- Knob Creek Bourbon | $11
- Maker's Mark | $11
- Buffalo Trace | $11
- Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’ Edition | $42
Spirits
1oz. Grappa- Marolo, Grappa di Moscato Solera 6 Years | $48
- Marolo, Grappa di Moscato | $17
Spirits
1oz. Agave- Espolon Blanco | $10
- Espolon Reposado | $11
- Casamigos Blanco | $14
- Casamigos Reposado | $16
- Casamigos Añejo | $23
- Casamigos Mezcal | $23
- Ojo De Dios Coffee Mezcal | $11
- Ojo De Dios Hibiscus Mezcal | $12
- Ojo De Dios Joven Mezcal | $12
- Illegal Joven | $12
Spirits
1oz. Vodka- Titos | $13
- Chopin | $11
- Belvedere | $12
- Grey Goose | $12
- Ketel One | $11
- Wildlife | $12
- Absolute Elyx | $13
Spirits
1oz. Gin- Hendrick’s | $12
- Bombay Sapphire | $11
- Tanqueray 10 | $11
- The Botanist | $13
- Wild Life Classic Gin | $12
- Rundle Bar Gin | $12
- Citadelle | $12
Spirits
1oz. Scotch Blend- Johnnie Walker Black Label | $12
- Johnnie Walker Platinum | $33
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label | $35
Spirits
1oz. Highland Scotch- Dalmore 12 Years | $17
- Dalmore 15 Years | $22
- Dalmore 18 Years | $45
- Dalmore King Alexander | $50
- Glenmorangie 10 Years | $10
- Glenmoragine Quinta Ruban | $15
- Glenmorangie Nectar D’or | $22
- Glenmorangie Signet | $51
Spirits
1 oz. Speyside Scotch- Glenlivet 12 Years | $16
- Glenlivet French Oak 15 Year | $20
- Glenfiddich 12 Years | $12
- Glenfiddich 15 Years | $18
- Glenfiddich 18 Years | $35
- The Macallan 12 Years | $18
- Monkey Shoulder | $12
Spirits
1oz. Skye Scotch- Talisker 10 Years | $19
- Oban 14 Years | $22
1oz. Islay Scotch
- Bowmore 12 Years | $12
- Bowmore 15 Years | $18
- Bowmore 18 Years | $24
- Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Years | $26
- Ardbeg 10 Year | $19
- Laphroaig 10 Years | $19
- Lagavulin 16 Years | $31
Wine By The Glass
Sparkling- 5 oz Bottle
- Prosecco, Bellenda ‘Fratelli Cosmo’ DOC $17 $72Italy
- Champagne, Moet & Chandon Imperial $35 $160France
Wine By The Glass
White- 5 oz Bottle
- Sauvignon Blanc, Bortoluzzi $17 $77Venezia, Italy
- Pinot Grigio, Riff $17 $77Veneto, Italy
- Chardonnay, Bramito della Sala $22 $98Umbria, Italy
Wine By The Glass
Rosé- 5 oz Bottle
- Rosa Classico, Casaretti Chiaretto $18 $86Italy
Wine By The Glass
Red- 5 oz Bottle
- Merlot, Ornellaia ‘Le Volte’ $19 $96Tuscany, Italy
- Sangiovese, Caparzo $18 $92Italy
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Beaulieu Vineyard $32 $145Napa Valley, USA
Prestige
Curated wines by the glass, perfectly preserved with Coravin- 5 oz Bottle
- Chardonnay, Rombauer $36 $159Carneros, USA
- Brunello di Montalcino, Carpazo $43 $159Italy
- Cabernet Sauvignon, My Favourite Neighbour $35 $160Napa Valley, USA
Cellar Whites/Rosé
Sparkling & Champagne- Bosco del Merlo, Prosecco Rosé | $77Italy
- Canella Lido, Prosecco Rosé | $68Italy
- Veuve Clicquot ‘Yellow Label’ Champagne Brut | $200France
- Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé | $245France
- Moet & Chandon, Champagne Brut | $160France
- Dom Perignon, Vintage Champagne Brut | $605France
Cellar Whites
Chardonnay- Louis Jadot | $106Chablis, France
- Bramito della Salla | $98Umbria, Italy
- Chateau Montelena | $179Napa Valley, USA
- Antica by Antinori | $119Napa Valley, USA
- Rombauer, Carneros | $159California, USA
- Kettle Valley | $89Naramata, BC
Cellar Whites
Sauvignon Blanc- Whitehaven | $77Marlborough, NZ
- Cakebread Cellars | $135Napa Valley, USA
- Bortoluzzi | $120Venezia Giulia, Italy
Cellar Whites
Riesling- J. Baumer | $68Rhein, Germany
Cellar Whites
Pinot Gris/Grigio- Blasted Church | $89Okanagan, BC
- Kettle Valley Blush | $95Naramata, BC
- La Stella | $90Okanagan, BC
Cellar Whites
Unique Whites- Aia Vecchia, Vermentino | $77Tuscany
- Stag’s Leap, Viognier | $125Napa Valley
- French Door Lys, Viognier | $105Okanagan, BC
- Tenuta Olim Bauda Gavi di Gavi, Cortese | $92Piedmont, Italy
Italian Reds
Sangiovese- Castelvecchi ‘ Lodolaio’, Chianti Riserva | $125
- Antinori ‘Badia A Passignano’, Chianti Riserva | $160
- Maurizo Alongi ‘Vigna Barbischio’ Chianti Riserva | $140
- Avignonesi, Nobile de Montepulciano | $95
- Caparzo Brunello di Montancino | $159
- Antinori ‘Vignaferrovia Pian delle Vigne, Brunello Riserva | $324
- Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino | $278
Italian Reds
Nebbiolo- Massolino | $115
- Massolino Barolo | $289
- Borgogno, ‘No Name’ | $120
- Borgogno, Barolo ‘Liste’ | $315
- Borgogno, Barolo, ‘Cannubi’, 2018 | $415
- Borgogno, Barolo | $265
Italian Reds
Tuscan Blends- Antinori Solaia, 2019 | $1120
- Antinori Solaia 2011 | $1325
- Antinori Solaia 2015 | $1745
- Antinori Tignanello, 2021 | $305
- Antinori Tignanello 2014 | $420
- Querciabella Mongrana, 2022 | $95
Italian Reds
Unique Reds- Castello di Verduno, Dolcetto d’Alba | $94
- Elio Altare, Barbera d’Alba | $95
Italian Reds
Corvina & Friends- Masi ‘Campofiori’, Ripasso, Rosso Verona | $89
- Brigaldara, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC | $110
- Zenato ‘Ripassa’, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC | $75
- Tommasi ‘De Buris’, Amarone della Valpolicella RSV 2009 | $583
- Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | $160
- Alpha ‘Zeta’, Amarone della Valpolicella 2020 | $152
- Masi ‘Costasera’, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | $160
- Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG | $120
Canadian Reds
- Blasted Church Syrah | $85Okanagan Valley, BC
- Blasted Church Merlot | $96Okanagan Valley, BC
- Culmina RnD Blend | $95Okanagan Valley, BC
- Kettle Valley Pinot Noir Reserve | $140Naramata Bench, BC
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Caymus | $273Napa Valley, USA
- Decoy By Duckhorn | $121Sonoma County, USA
- Foxglove | $86Paso Robles, USA
Pinot Noir
- Beaux Freres Willamette, Willamette Valley | $350Oregon, USA
- Illahe Estate, Willamette Valley | $130Oregon, USA
- Mazzolino Noir, Oltrepò Pavese | $130Lombardy, Italy
Magnums/ Jeroboams
- Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 | $500Napa Valley, USA
- Caymus Special Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 | $935Napa Valley, USA
- Stag's Leap Artemis Cabernet, 2019 | $435Napa Valley, USA
- Antinori Solaia, 2020 | $3500Tuscany, Italy
- Il Borro Toscana, 2015 | $680Tuscany, Italy
- Mission Hill Quatrain, 2011 | $356Okanagan, BC
- Castiglion del Bosco Brunello Riserva 1997 | $1575Tuscany, Italy
- Antinori Solaia, 2019 | $4200Tuscany, Italy Jeroboam
Mains
- Little Caesar Salad | $9romaine, croutons, parmesan, lemon-garlic dressing
- Cheese Pizza | $15tomato sauce, mozzarella
- Spaghetti and Meatballs | $15marinara, parmesan
- Spaghetti | $15choice of alfredo sauce, marinara or butter, with parmesan
- Chicken Fingers | $15plum dipping sauce, fries
Desserts
- Sorbet | $5
- Ice Cream Sundae | $6chocolate and caramel sauce, sprinkles
- Cookie & Milk | $7chocolate chip
Award-Winning Service
We’re recognized for our outstanding service at Castello Italiana. The restaurant is the proud recipient of Les Clef d’Or Concierge Silver Service Award for Outstanding Hotel Dining, 2019. Discover for yourself what makes this dining experience so special.
