La Chaumière Restaurant

There are few restaurants in Calgary with a legacy like La Chaumière. One of Calgary’s premier French restaurants, La Chaumière has been known for its exquisite dishes, superb wines and attentive service since its doors first opened in 1978. In fact, the owner, Joseph De Angelis, has had the pleasure of watching customers grow up in his restaurant.

“We have second and third generation guests coming here all the time,” he says. “They came here as children and now come with kids of their own.”

Joseph describes La Chaumière’s menu as “old world French cuisine with a decidedly Canadian influence” and strives to combine French cooking techniques with locally sourced ingredients. “Our food is cooked in the French style using the classic sauces, but we use meat and fish that’s as local as possible,” says Joseph. “We believe it’s important to support local businesses and their hard work.”

One dish that perfectly encapsulates La Chaumière’s approach to food is their entrecôte de bison, a premium cut of Alberta-raised bison with a chestnut tartelette and cranberry jus.