burrata

Burrata on the menu in Calgary

Burrata is a soft Italian cheese made from buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella that’s been stretched and formed into a fresh, creamy ball. The outside is firmer and the inside filled with curds and cream ensuring a rich, smooth and luscious center. When cut open, the burrata will spill onto the plate, revealing it’s delicious insides, ready to be spread or scooped up. We enjoy it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a little fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt, spread onto toasted baguette slices.

Check out these local eateries offering Burrata on the menu.

The Eden is a blue collar bistro in the heart of Inglewood with Fried Burrata on the menu. Served with a rustic house arrabbiata sauce, fresh basil and a demi baguette is the perfect meal for one.

We can’t say not to a cheesy pizza and burrata takes it to the next level. Una Pizza and Wine and Pizza Culture both have pizzas on the menu featuring this delectable cheese. At Una, the margherita pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce can be made d-lux with the addition of burrata, fresh basil and sunflower seed pesto. Pizza Culture has created Burrata The Pizza, a pizza with a base of tomato sauce, garlic and basil. After the oven, it is topped with prosciutto crudo, arugula and burrata cheese.

Enjoy burrata for brunch at Actually Pretty Good, located in First Street Market Food Hall. The Burrata Marg Benny has tomato sauce, sauteed kale, 2 poached eggs and hollandaise.

Burrata with toasted bread is a classic and you can find it at a few places in Calgary. Bonterra Trattoria and Posto Pizzeria and Bar feature burrata served with pistachio salsa verde and toasted focaccia. Sorella Trattoria on Centre Street serves it with roasted tomatoes, arugula, basil oil and grilled bread.

We always feel better when eating healthy and that’s why love salads. Luca Restaurant prepares burrata with roasted golden beets, arugula, white balsamic crema and a fig vinaigrette. Cardinale serves it with marinated tomatoes, olives, capers and sourdough croutons. Toto Pizza brings the meat with the burrata e prosciutto crudo salad featuring tomatoes, arugula, prosciutto crudo and a balsamic drizzle. A caprese salad at Mercato West involves burrata, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pesto and olive oil.