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Darling, Edmonton, AB

Darling

4.8
4.8
464 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The inspiration for Darling comes from our love for great food & wine enjoyed with friends. Creating an inviting and warm space welcome to all, we hope you’ll join us as a neighbour and leave as a friend.

Darling’s sharing plates menu created by our talented Head Chef, Tyler Biollo, focuses on local ingredient-driven, globally inspired dishes, showcasing the best of the season. You can always count on it being approachable and nourishing.

Darling’s natural wine list is always rotating to bring you thoughtful and exciting unique finds.

We're open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10-2pm!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Biollo

Experiences

  • GUT OGGAU TAKEOVER - Darling X Juice Imports

    13 Mar 2025 only
    Gut Oggau Wine Takeover – One Night Only 🍷 For one night only, we’re pouring some seriously good wines from Gut Oggau—by the glass with our pals @juiceimports. Expect a lineup of their bold, biodynamic wines alongside an Austrian-inspired menu (yes, there will be schnitzel!) Book your table, come have fun 🍷

What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Edmonton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edmonton

    Great for fine wines

  • Edmonton

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edmonton

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darling offers a "cozy, welcoming" ambiance with an "outstandingly delicious" brunch. Diners appreciate the "beautiful presentation," "great service," and a "well thought out menu" featuring "bold, creative dishes." The wine selection is "excellent," and the atmosphere is "quiet and intimate." A must-visit in Edmonton's food scene for "special occasions."

464 Reviews
  1. Lillian

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cozy ambience . Loved the share plates and fabulous cocktails. Was there to celebrate a birthday and indicated that on reservation but didn’t offer a special dessert /drink for the bday person which was a bit disappointing but overall great place !

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  2. Judith

    VIP

    Edmonton

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Per usual, the food, drinks and service were excellent!

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  3. Jeff

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Changed of menu, price increased but portion reduced and food not the same as before. Ordered Eggs Bennys, Mushroom Eggs Bennys and French toast. Portions of potatoes that came with our bennys were lesser compared to the bennys served to the customers beside our table.

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  4. LauraD

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun spot with great decor, friendly staff, and delicious food! We loved every dish we tried.

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  5. Nicole

    VIP

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first visit to Darling and we were very pleased with the service and overall vibe. We really enjoyed the croquette and the sable fish. Both were delicious. Nice selection of wine and beer. The Brusselsprout salad was a bit bland.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is very nice with good ambience. Street parking was easy and convenient. Staff were nice and gave good service. Cocktails were disappointing and overpriced. Old Fashioned was a shockingly small drink which I finished in 5 sips probably. Roughly $17 a drink and they were meh. Food came pretty fast which was nice, but the spaghetti was cold. I don’t understand how food comes out cold at a venue charging these prices with ratings this high, I find this unacceptable. Overall food was okay/good, but nothing special. Had a nice night but I would not make the effort to go here again. I have had plenty of much better food and dining experiences in YEG for cheaper or similar pricing. Reviews on this venue are surprisingly high.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service & Atmosphere were wonderful. The wine was amazing, the cocktails brilliant, the desserts decadent, and the appetizers were exceptional. The mains were the weak point on the menu. The steak was tough, the fish was fishy, and the alternatives were pasta or salads. Disappointing that with a smaller menu it wasn’t executed at a higher level; though they change the menu often enough that this may be invalid by next week.

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  8. Ann

    Edmonton

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Darling is a peculiar mix. The locale is lovely, but the space can be incredibly loud (due mainly to one table of guests, but the acoustics do carry the sound). Some of the food, like the braised cabbage, is very good and offers a good portion, while other dishes like the sable fish and beet salad are quite undersized, despite their flavour... and yet, the pound cake is dry and the serving size surprisingly large. The staff is a delight and very well informed, but there's no way to phone the restaurant for information (or plans/coordination) ahead of time. I've had brunch numerous times at Darling, and enjoyed it every time, but dinner time may simply be a different beast. Still, a good restaurant, just be aware of the potential cons in what can be an otherwise lovely dinner experience.

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  9. pome

    VIP

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very neat spot to see! Limited menu but all delicious!

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  10. Jay

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect evening at Darling! Justin and team always go above and beyond

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Darling is rated 4.8 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Darling

9616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1S1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    96 street and Whyte Ave (82 ave)
  • Area
    Edmonton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tyler Biollo
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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