Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Edmonton / Northern Alberta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Bar Bricco

4.9

4.9 (403)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bar Bricco is a vibrant Italian wine bar situated in the heart of downtown Edmonton. We offer small plates, handmade pastas, and an exclusively Italian wine list. Our menu is inspired by the diverse regional cuisines of Italy. We recommend asking your server for suggestions and sharing a variety of dishes! Come in and check out one of Canada's top 50 bars! Reservations available. Walkins welcome.

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wendy

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing! This is one of our fave places to come for either a wine and appy or lots of food- it’s simply wonderful on every level!

Bernadette's

4.8

4.8 (89)

CAN$51 and over

Indigenous

Edmonton

About the restaurant

An elegant restaurant wine bar in downtown Edmonton with Indigenous sharing plates highlighting local, seasonal and tradition ingredients, evoking memories and comfort.

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Avery

Dined 4 days ago

Bernadette's perfectly balances a sense of cozy warmth, indigenous cultural expression, and carefully-curated fine dining. I've been here a few times and every time the food delights and nourishes. Highly recommend.

BODEGA Highlands

4.8

4.8 (298)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bodega Highlands is nestled in one of Edmonton's most historic residential neighborhoods and steps away from the majestic River Valley. This has gained a reputation for being the perfect spot for a date night. With just 40 seats, this intimate space is moody and romantic. During the summer, snag a spot on the patio, and settle in. Our Spanish and Portuguese Tapas will give you a true european experience.
We want to be your friendly neighbourhood restaurant & kindly ask guests to observe a two hour dining experience on busy nights so we can entertain as many of our cherished patrons as who want to come in.
Our Patio is first come, first served. We are also taking reservations for up to 4 with open table. For any reservations larger than 4, please phone us at (780) 757-0137!

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KathyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious and unique food selection. Lovely staff. A wonderful place to visit with a friend.

La Patrona

4.8

4.8 (257)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Sherwood Park

About the restaurant

AT LA PATRONA, EVERYONE IS FAMILY
& The food is Authentic Mexican Deliciousness
Chef Carlos grew up in Mexico City in a food culture as diverse and unique as any in the world. After leaving Mexico when he was 19, he spent many years working in kitchens across the US and discovering his passion for creating food that everyone can enjoy.
Hard work and dedication through his training at La Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute landed him a highly coveted gig at a Michelin-starred restaurant in California before he finally made his way to Canada.
In Edmonton, Chef Carlos and his business partner - Janette, started the Casa12Doce food truck. Set up for many years, Casa12Doce became not only a staple of the food truck scene but also of the community.
The delicious, authentic food created a following so loyal that when Chef Carlos and Janette decided to open a restaurant in 2016, it did not take long for the place to fill up regularly.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

First time at La Patrona! Great experience! The drinks and food was amazing!! Waitress was great, friendly and attentive to our needs. If you are looking for Mexican this is the place!!!

Tzin Wine & Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2447)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

TZiN Wine & Tapas has been voted Edmonton's #1 Tapas Restaurant in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 and one of Opentable's Top 100 restaurants in Canada in 2017, 2018. 2019, 2020 & 2021. We offer an eclectic array of tapas for sharing and an ever-changing wine list which is offered by the glass, half glass or bottle. Our environment is intimate and welcoming. We invite you as friends and treat you like family.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES WITH LESS THAN 6 GUESTS. PLEASE CALL TZiN TO INQUIRE ABOUT LARGER GROUPS.

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Justine

Dined 3 days ago

Still the best special occasion restaurant in Edmonton. Staff are simply phenomenal and amazing food with perfect wine pairings.

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Experience

New Year's Eve 2025*

BIERA - Ritchie Market

4.9

4.9 (1236)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Located at the heart of the Ritchie community, our Brewery-Restaurant serves contemporary European influenced plates using high quality seasonal ingredients. Our menu is created to reflect the quality and uniqueness of Blind Enthusiasm's beers.

Brunch and Happy Hour service on Saturday & Sundays is walk-in only for groups of 4 or less. If your party has 5+ guests please call the restaurant at 587.525.8589 to have us set aside a larger table for your group.

Reservations are encouraged outside of those times.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please note that December 29th 2024 will be Biera's last day of service.

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HelenahVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I am so sad they are closing. It was such a good Edmonton neighborhood restaurant! Wishing you all the best in the new endeavor.

백정 Baekjeong Korean BBQ House Mayfield

4.8

4.8 (142)

CAN$51 and over

Korean

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Baekjeong literally means butcher in Korean which is a name we hold proud of.
We proudly serve only the finest cuts of Premium Alberta Sterling Silver meat which prepared by 15 years experienced butcher. Every table features a built-in grill (use gas) to allow you to dine at your own table.

All meat orders are accompanied by bottomless Korean style salads and vegetables. Combo meals have a choice of either soybean paste soup, kimchi stew, steamed eggs, soft-tofu soup or corn cheese.
Our relaxing atmosphere and juicy dishes make Baekjeong a perfect place to hold all kinds of parties and gatherings. Please reserve a spot a head of time for parties of eight or more.

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Lana

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

The wait staff was very nice. Could have come by a little more often for drinks. The food is delicious and I got a combo for two. There is so much food that four could easily eat that so we had lots of leftovers but a great price for the amount of food. One area is a little more private, but a lot of the restaurant is fairly opened with lower walls and because of the gas grill in the table and the fume hoods it’s quite noisy with all the others around. Hard to hear across the table for a regular volume conversation. I still recommend and would go again.

Riverbank Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1323)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

St. Albert

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the city, along the Sturgeon River in one of the St. Albert's most iconic buildings - a victorian style house. Riverbank Bistro features fresh regional ingredients transformed to create new and innovative classics. Here at Riverbank, our mission is to give you tasty & honest food served up by your friends.

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Gail

Dined 1 day ago

Thank you for another lovely evening....so glad that you are here in St. Albert

vivo ristorante - Westend

4.9

4.9 (1925)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

vivo is where Italian comes alive. We relish the enthusiasm and joy with which the traditional Italian meal is prepared and delivered, and seek to recreate that experience for every guest. Our open kitchen showcases our chefs preparing fresh and local ingredients.

When you join us for dinner, expect it to be a relaxing evening lasting a couple hours over several piatti (courses). Your table comes alive when we present a variety of large offerings on platters or bowls within easy reach of all.

A classic Italian pranzo (dinner) usually beings with a variety of antipasti (hot and cold appetizers), followed by one or two primi (usually a hot pasta, risotto, gnocchi or zuppa). Next your table will share a secondi (entrees) served on a platter combined with your choice of contorni (vegetable side dishes). Italians often complete their meal with un dolce, un caffe, or un digestivo (dessert, espresso, liqueur or grappa).
we only use fresh in house made pastas and sauces.

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Brian

Dined 7 days ago

What an awesome time the family style service second to none . Request Diego as your service he is very knowledgeable and knows how to serve people of all ages. Head chef came to table very nice touch top notch restaurant.

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4.8

4.8 (4751)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Edmonton

About the restaurant

SABOR Restaurant provides a rustic yet elegant atmosphere and a menu rich in European tradition—Portuguese, Spanish, French & Italian—in the heart of Downtown and the ICE District.

OceanWise certified, we offer Edmonton’s best, most-sustainable seafood menu as well as a meat & vegetarian options.

Professional staff, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and SABOR’s menu & atmosphere make it the perfect spot. So come down in your evening wear before the opera, a suit before the big meeting, or in jeans before a game at the arena.

In-house made cakes can be made with 48 hours advance notice, and can only be made by calling 780-757-1114. We do not allow outside cakes to be brought into the restaurant.

BODEGA Tapas Bar is a casual setting seated on a walk-in basis only. A great stop before or after a movie or show at one of the nearby theaters, BODEGA serves authentic tapas, our signature Sangria, and superb wine & cocktails.

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Megan

Dined 2 days ago

My husband had dinner here with his boss whom is is father. The food was delicious and they had a wonderful meal. Thanks again

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