Spolumbo's - Calgary, AB, XX

Spolumbo's is a modern Italian eatery that offers a dozen different kinds of excellent homemade sausage piled into hefty hero sandwiches. Paninis also are available.

66% Approval Rating (3 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

sausage sandwich ($7.00)

meatball sandwich ($7.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Coming from the northeastern USA, where Italian food is wonderful, to western Canada, we were more than a little skeptical when told to go eat sausage and meatballs at Spolumbo’s. We went, we ate, and now we are converts. Spolumbo’s spicy Italian sausage, ..." [Read More].

anbrugo

December 27, 2007

"We went to Spolumbo's based solely on the Roadfood.com listing. It was a disappoinment. The much-heralded sausage is pretty good, and it is served on a reasonable roll. The sausage is dry; I had to ask for more Italian sauce. The other sandwiches are routine; small ..." [Read More].

MandalayVA

September 21, 2006

"Who would think that an honest-to-goodness Italian deli/sausage emporium could be found in western Canada of all places? Fortunately for the city of Calgary — and those who visit — such delicacies can be found at Spolumbo’s, whose reputation is so good that if you’re ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

9/17/2002 - Michael Stern, $8

Map & Directions

1308 9th Ave., Calgary, AB, XX
403-264-6452

http://www.spolumbos.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The sausage is a masterpiece ... and the tomato sauce that tops it is brilliant. "
Michael Stern

"This meatball sandwich is the only justification for not ordering a sausage sandwich at Spolumbo's. The meatballs are superb. Note the wicker basket that serves as tray and plate, and the crisp, puckery pickle chips to refresh the palate."
Michael Stern

"Spolumbo's was created by three former teammates of the Stampeders, Calgary's football team. It's a great place to eat ... and to buy freshly-made Italian sausage for cooking at home or campfire."
Michael Stern