Scopa Neighbourhood Italian invites you to their dining room. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They are open at night all week. You can get there by bicycle and can pay by Interac, MasterCard and Visa.
Located on Centre Street north, next to the landmark Lina’s Italian Market, is an Italian restaurant that respects the feel and intention of Italian dining traditions. Scopa Neighbourhood Italian is not interested in playing on Italian cliches to sell its food, but instead embraces the heart of the culture. It serves hearty, warm portions of pasta, pizza, salad and rotisserie meats with local twists.
Sitting in the wood panelled dining room that is both rustically comfortable and elegantly modern, general manager Tim Orimand says Scopa shares the Italian value of dining in a community atmosphere, making it a celebration of food that is simply prepared, but full of flavour. “We really take the philosophies and culture of Italy as our inspiration. In Italy, at a trattoria, a more casual restaurant, often you would know the owner. Staff would recognize you upon coming in and make you feel like part of their family.” That restaurateur’s outlook also extends to knowing suppliers and respecting the seasonal availability of produce to guide what goes on the menu.
Centred in the heart of Tuxedo Park on Centre Street NE, Scopa chef Justin Lall’s Italian-style menu creations blend simplicity with boldness. With its recycled-wood interior, Scopa’s casual atmosphere serves all occasions, including family outings or lunch with the office. Try bruschetta with a hint of sweetness with their pepe rosso selection with golden raisin and almond. For traditionalists, go for the tagliatelle polpette pasta with veal meatball, red wine, tomato and grana padano. For a vegetarian pie, don’t miss the Funghi with roasted mushrooms, cream sauce, white truffle oil and fried rosemary.
This popular upscale eatery in Tuxedo Park is a go-to for rich, homemade Italian cuisine. On Mother’s Day, Scopa offers a special Mother’s Day brunch that’ll leave both you and mom satisfied for days. All mothers attending brunch will also receive a special gift from Lina’s Italian Market. Call 403-276-2030 to make a reservation.
Located adjacent to Lina’s Italian Market on Centre Street Northeast, Scopa offers a contemporary take on the Italian neighbourhood restaurant. Its comfortably familiar but amped-up food prepared with local ingredients is a hit with families and foodies alike. Dishes include pastas such as spaghetti carbonara with boar bacon and four-cheese cannelloni, thin-crust pizzas from margherita to pancetta, and mains such as slow-roasted pork ribs, chicken saltimbocca and several steaks.