Start your meal the Italian way with our Classic Bruschetta - thick slices of toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic, topped with diced vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, sea salt, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Bruschetta is all about quality ingredients done simply. We toast house-made ciabatta until golden, rub it with a fresh garlic clove for that signature aroma, and top each piece with a bright tomato-basil mixture seasoned just before serving so it stays crisp on the bottom and juicy on top.
Finished with flaky sea salt and our cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil, this is the kind of starter that sets the tone for the whole meal. Pair it with a glass of red wine and you're already living the Italian way - right in Shawnessy, Calgary.
Italian Food Lover
"Bright, fresh, and full of flavour. The ciabatta has the right crunch and the tomatoes taste like summer. Best bruschetta I've had in Calgary."
February 9, 2026
Date Night Regular
"Aglio's bruschetta is a must-order. Simple, perfectly seasoned, beautifully plated."
January 29, 2026
Local Foodie
"Light, crisp, and packed with basil. The perfect way to start the evening at Aglio."
March 17, 2026