There’s something about a good lasagna that’s so comforting: Saucy, cheesy, goodness layered between hearty, tender noodles and then baked so it perfectly browns that top layer of delicious mozzarella. The delectable textures, the savoury sauce, the way it warms you up from the inside out – lasagna is definitely comfort food.
Located in the Garneau neighbourhood, this café also offers catering. Upper Crust’s menu includes excellent lasagna, both beef and vegetarian. Both lasagnas include zucchini, carrots, peppers and onions layered with a zesty tomato sauce, creamy béchamel sauce and mozzarella. And, the best part: You can buy both kinds of lasagna frozen to take home (an entire pan!).
Famous in Edmonton for their New York style pizza – and located in Little Italy – Tony’s is also known for their fantastic lasagna. A triple-layered pasta with homemade noodles, beef, fresh mozzarella and their house pomodoro sauce, Tony’s lasagna is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Although they’re making their name in the pizza game, Parlour’s 20-layer lasagna has local pasta lovers swooning over this downtown restaurant. A twist on the traditional lasagna, Parlour’s version has Sangiovese braised short ribs, tallegio cheese, spinach, homemade ricotta, basil and béchamel sauce – and it’s layered with gooey mozzarella.
Violino’s is an upscale Italian eatery in High Street, and it offers a delicious take on the baked lasagna with their Strato Lasagna. Using the traditional base tomato sauce, béchamel, ricotta and mozzarella, Violino’s uses farm sausage instead of ground beef and adds spinach. The result is one dang good lasagna.
Piccolino’s, Edmonton’s popular West End Italian restaurant serves up an unforgettable lasagna: Lasagna Casalinga. Rather than using pomodoro sauce, Piccolino’s offers lasagna made with a satisfying Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and a ton of gooey, delicious cheese.
Downtown’s Allegro Italian Kitchen serves up a delectable version of lasagna made with savoury, milk-fed veal and marinara sauce. And, portions are big enough to take leftovers home with you so you can eat it again for lunch the next day!
Sicilian Pasta Kitchen Southside has an 18-layer lasagna that’s saucy, cheesy and filling. Often described as “to die for,” this flavourful, hearty lasagna delivers if you’re looking for a basic, traditional lasagna dish.