We had a very nice meal here the other day. I was craving raw meat and i was not disappointed at all. The prices were really reasonable and the service was impeccable. Oh and the flavors... Oh so good. The five stars come straight from that steak tartare, but the service helped. It could not have been a more perfect tartare. The fried bread. It should be illegal to eat steak tartare without fried bread. If it aint broke then dont fix it right? Rub/shave some of the garlic clove all over the fried bread and then add meat. Eat, enjoy, repeat. That is the recipe for bistro praha perfection. This place has been doing the same food for a long time and they do it authentic, simply, and very well. Could i do without the 80s half a leaf of lettuce on my plate? Yes, but it just goes to show that they aren't going to change the way they cook even in a constantly changing food world because they're good, just the way they are. Our servers name was Milan. If anyone knows the history of the bistro they would know him well, and his passion for great food. The raw meat from Milans was what i was craving and after returning to Edmonton after many years, this was the best alternative i could find. The place was packed and it was a Wednesday. They were very busy and he still found the time to take care of us and everything we needed. He even got more fried bread for our tartare and we didnt even ask! He just appeared with a few pieces of hot, fried bread. I could not believe what had happened. He saw we were running out and just did something about it. Wow. It made me feel like i was a family member, not a customer. Besides the tartar, we also had two different schnitzels, the goulash, and the smoked pork chops. All very good but the goulash and the smoked chops were extra delicious. I ate way too much but one can never get enough of the steak tartare they serve, and the great atmosphere. I had the goose there ten years ago, and the dumplings from the goulash i just ate, and the ones from goose plate were the same ones. They tasted exactly the same. After all this time the recipe obviously has not changed. Just perfect. read more

I loved the vibe in here, it feels very old world. There are velvet seats and a huge mural, gold wall sconces, and very nice bathrooms. I had the Hungarian sausages and my boyfriend had the schnitzel. Both were amazing and very filling. They have a few Czech beers to pick from and we tried 2 different kinds both of which were good. Our server was quick and polite. My only complaint is not something they can really control but I missed it on first glance because it was blocked by all of the people at the bus stop in front of it. Overall it was a good experience. read more

I fairly recently discovered Bistro. Very familiar style of food. Prices are sometimes a little higher than par for similar quality elsewhere in the city. I had become accustomed to having their various schnitzels and of course, their steak tartar. Bistro is one of those places where, although an affluent part of Edmonton's culture, all are welcome. Their servers are always so polite and wonderful. Also, their desserts really are delicious, as well as their Turkish Coffee. Arrive early on a busy night as things fill up fairly quickly. A great place to stop by before or after a visit to a part of Edmonton's Arts District. Although street parking in this area is not the greatest, the area is innervated by Transit including Central LRT Station Entrance ten steps away. Starbucks is also steps away if you prefer their coffee and ambience, after. There are enough one of a kind dishes here to keep me coming back for that special occasion, even if I just need a "pause" on the demands of the world. If ever there were a full house on my arrival, there are enough places in the area to indulge in. read more

a great prelude to czech cuisine & drink. in terms of authenticity, i can't comment until the end of 2016. however, give me a cordon blu wiener schnitzel ($25 for full order) and a nice dark czech lager ($9) and i'm one happy customer. the schnitzel comes with a green or tomato onion salad and a small scoop of potato salad. i was very pleased with everything on my plate. the edam cheese and ham with the schnitzel went together like hand in glove. and the baron lager was a smooth chaser. service was very good as well. my only criticism is that they seem to pack people in like sardines here. smaller place and perhaps too many tables. the density did lighten up towards the end of dinner though. great dining experience. definitely, be back again real soon. read more

Bistro Praha - cordon blu wiener schnitzel full order ~$25 - Modern European Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I have been a regular customer at this establishment since 1978, and I continue to view it as my "go to" for fine European dining in Edmonton. I have never had even a mediocre meal here. The food is always exemplary. After the fire that closed the original location, I was at a loss for the 2 years it took to finally reopen in new digs, but I like the new location as much or more than the previous. Szarka and Milan have recaptured the ambience of the original space, and having much of the original art and furnishings make this a comfortable space, where one can forget that they are not in a new building entirely. Recommended dishes: The Fried Breaded Cheese is to die for. Best Steak Tartar in Edmonton Filet Mignon Palace is, in my opinion, the best steak in town. Griiled Chicken Alcron - Savoury and delicious. The service is professional and highly proficient. Most of the staff ahve been there for years. Some may find the service a bit aloof, but that to me is the hallmark of fine European service. The wait staff in this restaurant are career servers, and it shows. I have eaten in fine restaurants all over the western hemisphere, and this remains one of my favourites, anywhere. I am lucky the Bistro Praha is so close to home. read more

Here's another restaurant gone past its "best before/meillure avant" date. I liked its earlier incarnation on 100A Ave. north of Rice Howard way, even if the servers were snotty. At least they served quality eastern European cooking, a cuisine that's underrated in my opinion. The staff are still snotty but the quality just isn't there. In our party of four, only two were satisfied. The two who were satisfied had the specials (Arctic char and pork hock) while the two disappointed ones ate off the standard menu (Wiener schnitzel and Hungarian sausages). That means to me that they can still cook fresh but anything standard is likely refrigerated or frozen. Another problem is that the Wiener schnitzel isn't veal. Instead, it's some kind of leathery beef, so tough the breading wouldn't cling to it. There are as many kinds of sausages in Hungary as there are towns with butchers but when asked what style of sausages they were, the reply was "Dunno. They come from Vancouver." That's where Willie Pickton had his farm, after all. The crepes for dessert were quite well done and they provide shared orders on separate plates. That I liked. Overall, not as good as when it started and the parking is crappy on 101 St. read more

Better with wine. On my first visit to Praha after it reopened I was not impressed. I ordered the goulash for a small lunch and it was nothing but a few chunks of meat with a dark gravy. My lunch companions asked for suggestions to go with their salad and the waiter merely pointed at the menu. It was actually rather funny, if a disappointing experience at this much missed bistro that holds many good memories for a lot of Edmontonians. Fortunately I was invited to go back for a birthday dinner a few months later. Maybe it was the wine, maybe it was ordering the right dish and fabulous company, but it was enough to change my first impression. Selecting from a menu that looks like it hasn't changed since the early 70s, we found both good wine and satisfying dishes to try. The tomato salad was very simple, but those clean uncomplicated flavors set the stage for a great meal. The goose comes with sauerkraut and dumplings known as knedliky to those lucky enough to have a Czech home cooked meal. Delicious, albeit not enough gravy to match those lovely bread slices of heaven. We finished by sharing a few crepes, which were light and lovely. The service was not stellar, a bit slow and not quick to ensure the drinks were flowing. But it was pleasant and a very relaxed evening. Is it the old Praha? Mostly, same mural, same menu, same furniture and the servers have the Praha distain in this new location that lacks the view of Rice Howard Way. Don't miss the old view too much though, people watching on 101 street can be entertaining too, I saw dreads go by that made me think of Venice Beach. Note to self: always try a place twice. read more

Nice place to go for lunch. They take reservations so you can plan ahead and bring your group of friends. They have plenty of options on the menu although I found it a little more expensive than the average. They also have some international beers and wines. I liked the decoration and setup of the place. We got 18% of gratuity added to our checks because we were a group of eight people, the server wasn't very happy when we asked for separate bills. It is a good place for food but didn't become my favorite. read more

Bistro Praha - Beer Ham "Paris" - Modern European Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I was SO glad to hear that the new location had finally opened up. What I loved about the old space was the old-world feel, with the Eastern European furniture and murals. I was worried that the new location would have a completely modern feel to it but was pleasantly surprised when I saw the same style furniture with a brighter and airier atmosphere. It reminds me a lot of actually being in Eastern Europe with its contrast between down-to-earth and modern. The menu was unchanged and the quality of food was just as it was before the fire: hearty, flavourful and satisfying. Is Czech/Austrian cuisine exotic and adventurous? No. But it is comforting; it's the kind of meal you eat after a long day at work and want to hash out your week with friends. The service is also reminiscent of East Europe - a little slow and without ceremony. I appreciate this because I'm not one to chat up servers and make small talk that neither of us actually care about. It's busy, so make a reservation. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the steak tartare. The salads are unpretentious but flavourful. The portions are sizable - you will not leave hungry, especially if you venture to eat full portions. I like crepes; again, nothing fancy. Just sweet and satisfying. read more

Was really looking forward to going to the reincarnation of Bistro Praha, but am coming out of lunch today quite disappointed. Food was good - not as good as I remember, but OK. But we were given a table directly in the flow of frigid air from outside (it's -22 today), the service was quite unfriendly (similar to what I get in the tourist cafes of Paris) and the seating was horribly uncomfortable (I know it's 'authentically European' to have tables with those 6-inch wide 'lips' around the edge, but getting legs underneath them is impossible)! Neither my lunch companion nor I are likely to return. read more

Best place in town for middle earth (hillbilly European) type steak tartare. Delicious. For the rest I pretty much stay away because of the fat content and gallstone forming potential of all the recipes....after all Germany, Czech republic and Slovakia as well as Hungary are not really known for refinement unless we are talking deserts/strudels...who are they kidding. Nevertheless for what it is, it is excellent. Well executed. Service can be a little ify, with staff with attitude but it's a European bistro, what the heck did you expect? read more

During my nice day off strolling around downtown, I wanted to have lunch somewhere I hadn't eaten before. Bistro Praha's been on my list for quite a while. The dining room is nice and cozy, with thick wood antique-type tables like you used to see at Grandma's house. It took me a minute to decide what I wanted. My waitress was cute and friendly and took my drink order, then came back when I'd decided. I had the regular Wiener Schnitzel, which comes with a side of potato salad and slice or two of cucumber, plus a lemon to dress it with. SO yummy! Lovely and crispy outside, nice and moist inside, with that little touch of lemon that makes it extra yummy. The potato salad tasted just like my mom's, which I haven't had in years. I need to get the recipe from someone. With this I had a glass of white wine. I don't remember which kind-- I want to say Sauvignon Blanc, which went nicely with it. For dessert, I splurged a little bit and had the apple strudel. It was good, but I was a bit disappointed that it was cold to room temperature. Perhaps I'm so used to apple pie when it's fresh out of the oven, nice and hot, but it was a bit of a letdown. I loved that the waitress explained something when I had a question, but was not overly intrusive and let me read my book. Subtracting one star for the un-hot strudel. But will be back. read more

Had a lovely meal here on a snowy night which made the schnitzel all the yummier. The tomato salad had an interesting dressing. The pasta with salami was great - al dente spaghetini with a great garlic and oil dressing and piquant salami rounds. Two very generous meals for $30. Service was not exactly attentive. No offer to fill the water glass, no query about dessert. It is a lovely space but does get crowded. It you are more than four in your group, you will need reservations. read more

I come here to reminisce about my travels to Prague. Traditional decor and delicious home style cuisine. Try the hearty soups - goulash or cabbage hits the spot for comfort food. read more

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This place is one of the most authentic and classiest places I have ever been to. Arctic char is amazing. Their salad is fantastic. And the lamb is sensational. Highly recommend it. read more

"taste of home, the food is exceptional" I am quite conflicted in writing this review. I've been on a business trip in Edmonton for a week and since my hotel was within walking distance from Bistro Praha and myself being born in Czech Republic, there was just no way I could ignore this place. I went there for a dinner on 3 consecutive evenings. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I was able to take an advantage of rare treat and have a Czech dish that is not on the menu. The food was extremely good, however, I felt like sides were almost as an afterthought. They served a smallish ice cream scoop of very good potato salad with huge schnitzel. Only 3 slices of dumplings were served even though they are one of the most significant staples of Czech diet. The truth to be told, it is a fact that potato salad and dumplings are not healthy for you in large quintiles and most of the clientèle might not find "cesky knedlik" exciting enough. Other than that all food was very good and will stop by again if my travels bring me back to Edmonton. read more

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Bistro Praha provides fine food without pretension. It is a great example of reliable excellence in a family restaurant. The food is great, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is as welcoming as you'll find. It's a terrific restaurant for conversation, and you may find yourself lingering after the meal to talk and sip wine or coffee. This is one of Edmonton's best. We generally begin with bread and the tomato and onion salad. Like everywhere else in Edmonton, the quality of the tomatoes varies with the season. They can be pretty woody in December, but that's life in Edmonton! I haven't sampled everything on the menu, but the Schnitzel Cordon Blue is outstanding. It's served with potato salad (very good, if you like that sort of thing). Don't forget to squeeze some lemon juice on your schnitzel. My daughter and I shared one along with three side dishes - panfried potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and roast veggies. A big meal, but so satisfying! That meal has become our family's go-to order when we visit Bistro Praha. In terms of other dishes, I've had the escargot; I liked 'em, and if you like chewy things swimming in garlic and butter, you will too. The desserts crepes are very good, and they serve great coffee. As I recall, Bistro Praha was one of the first establishments in Edmonton to serve espresso! I was very glad to see the Bistro reopen a few years ago in their new location. My wife and I ate there once on a slow night and we had an extended and very interesting conversation with one of the servers about the restaurant, the fire which destroyed their previous location, and the history of the establishment. The large photo on the East wall of the restaurant is a copy of the one which adorned the back wall of the old location. That original was destroyed in the fire, but one of their patrons found a new copy while travelling through Europe. Presto! Photo restored! That a customer would show that kind of consideration for a restaurant (!) tells you everything you need to know about Bistro Praha. It's a special place. read more

Never had such simply delicious food, or such amazing service, my whole experience was awesome and I was able to share it all with my awesome company! read more

The last time I went to Bistro Praha it was a festive evening. A group of Polish dancers were having a get together, and after the evening had worn on a little, they shook things up by doing some impromptu dancing at the back of the restaurant. It was lovely to watch. As for the menu at Praha, it's not earth-shattering for me. I'm not much for European cooking. Schnitzel and sauerkraut just don't excite me. But the roast goose, my friend says, was wonderful. I think I stuck with something safe, like a salad. The crowd here is quite young and cosmopolitan. Summers are busy here, and the tables spill out onto a small patio. Reservations are a good idea, especially on weekends. read more

Bistro Praha - Schnitzel and sauerkraut. Photo courtesy of flickr.com. - Modern European Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

During the summer, this restaurant was hit with a fire/burst pipeline combo and I'm uncertain about their future. They have a sign saying the would be relocating, but I'm not sure where or when. Regardless, I always enjoy going to this restaurant. It has a cozy smell-European feel to it, and you feel like you're transported somewhere else when you're here. Their beef-steak tartar (basically raw meat mixed with spices) is fantastic, although their bread was unnecessarily pre-buttered and pan fried. I enjoy the schnitzel here. Even though it looks like a large portion, it's really quite thin and pounded really flat. I also enjoy their goose too, although this is not always offered. It can be incredibly fattening unless you know what parts to trim off. They also have a great selection of crepes for dessert, and you can taste the alcohol in their sauce. You can always find someone to share dessert with, and it's definitely worth the price. I'm not too sure about their future, but I hope they re-open again soon! read more

Try the sauerkraut soup, it is not something I'd normally try but I did and may be slightly addicted now! The staff here are very accommodating and very helpful to suggest things on the menu if you're not familiar with the food. Don't forget a desert crepe! You can't go wrong with any of them. read more

Bistro Praha is a complete delight. Milan, the co-owner is one of the most charming, sincere and soulful men I have ever met. He made our night with his warmth and attentiveness, pointing out many of the fabulous items on the menu, serving us a delicious dessert and engaging in lovely conversation. The food is fabulous, authentic European fare. The Goulash was divine, salads light and tasty. He also serves one of the most gorgeous cabernet's I've tasted, from Portugal. Be sure to ask for it. If you are looking for something unique other than all the loud, sou-less sports bars / restaurants around this part of town, this is an excellent choice. The decor is simple and understated, but the soulful food delivers read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. My wife and I were served our courses throughout our entire stay and it was not rushed at all. We could enjoy one dish, drink a little and enjoy our next course in a little while. Service was great and the prices were fair. Must return for some crepes. read more

Great service and amazing food! Would definitely come here again the next time I'm in the city!

I visited Bistro Praha during lunch on a Tuesday. The restaurant was practically empty, which was a welcome surprise because I had visited the previous Friday and was turned away because it was too busy (lesson: make reservations for Friday lunch). Bistro Praha offers simple comfort food in an unpretentious environment. Our table started with an appetizer of fried cheese with pan-fried potatoes and remoulade (OMG). I ordered the Weiner Schnitzel (which comes with a choice of salad and either potato salad or more pan-fried potatoes), and my friends ordered the steak tartar and daily special, which was a pork and saurkraut goulash and bread pudding. Everything came to the table ridiculously quickly (probably because the restaurant wasn't too busy), and our server was polite and attentive. We followed our mains with dessert: crepes with butter, apricot jam and gobs of delicious whipped cream plus Austrian apple strudel (re-creation of scene from Inglorious Basterds not included) made with flaky phyllo and served with even more gobs of delicious whipped cream. If you intend on visiting during peak hours, make sure you call ahead to make a reservation. read more

I've enjoyed this place many times. It is a bit pricier than I would have hoped but I'm usually not in town on my own budget anyway.

I love this restaurant, one of my favorites, and consistent over the years--the menu offerings are good, tasty, food and I always leave pleasantly affirmed that the menu and quality never changes. Definitely get the schnitzel, that's my favourite. A very cozy, elegant place with good food and service. read more

The appetizer pâté was very good. The schnitzel was good taste wise but it I was very disappointed as it was made with veal instead of Pork. Traditionally schnitzel is with pork unless mentioned otherwise. Service was excellent. A little on the expensive side. read more

I visit Edmonton regularly and when there, I always eat either lunch or dinner at the Bistro Praha. It is the closest thing I have found downtown that is like home cooking. The smoked pork hock is my favourite and the smaller portion is adequate. A bottle of Czech beer goes down smoothly. The atmosphere is relaxed and classical music playing quietly in the background means the space is quiet enough for conversation. read more

Don't order the steak tartare to go! The owner doesn't tell you that it's no good and that you can get sick if you don't consume it within 1hr (until after the hour is over). Been coming here for a while. Met up with some friends and ordered steak tartare to take home. Stayed a little longer than we thought as we we're doing some catching up. About 3 hrs after we'd paid our bill, the owner comes up and tells me that they are not responsible if the steak tartare makes me sick since it's been sitting out so long. As a courtesy to your customers who don't know better, he had plenty of chances to let me know that the tartare should not be left out. 1. When we paid the bill, 2. After seeing us sitting and chatting there for 30 mins or so. 3. When I placed the order to go. VERY DISAPPOINTING that he didn't bother to give me the courtesy. For all he knew I could have been driving a further distance to get home and maybe suggested I shouldn't have ordered the tartare to go. Giving 1 star on how he handled the situation. Food is usually good here. But I won't be coming back. There's a place on off of whyte Ave that serves steak tartare. read more

Exact replica of the old Bistro Praha! The food, the room and the service. Welcome back!

I miss the old Praha, food was better and prices were better. The food is still pretty good, but seems to be missing something. I can't put my finger on it. If you need a good Beef Taretar fix, this is the place to go!! read more

Went here because we saw so many great reviews online and walked past it frequently while using the train station. The food is good but not that amazing. The dishes are quite large for the price but I would rather a little bit less and up the quality a bit. The dishes are presented more in the level of a home cooked dish rather than restaurant plating. The food is very representative of traditional Czech dishes without a lot of variety. read more

The steak TarTar is the best I have ever had. It comes with fried eye bread, which is amazing. I had the Wiener schnitzel, which was good. It was my first so can only compare it to the other schnitzel we had there. Also tried the cordon bleu schnitzel which was better than the regular. We also got smoked pork chops, with fried potato rounds. That was better than both of the schnitzels. Then we had Goulosh, which I wish I wouldn't gotten. It was the best main dish of the four. The steak tar tar is reason enough to come over and over again. read more

The food is not fancy on white linen, but GOOD. These people got a super picky "meat and potato" person to eat steak tartare, which is amazing. I've had other steak tartare since, and this is still the best. My only "beef" is that they need more tables to accommodate the crush of people! Get in there early or late to avoid the rush. read more

Bistro Praha was a big let down, and we waited 2 years before actually trying it. To begin, we got an open faced sandwich that we were told were starters. As it turned out it was a piece of bread with a salami slice on it . The portion was only for one person, the sandwich was OK but definitely not worth the price. For our main dishes we ordered the Hungarian sausages and the spaghettini with salami flakes. The waiter should of mentioned that the sausages were like an appetizer plate. The spaghettini was dry and tasteless. It tasted like pasta that just got cooked no seasonings or sauce was on it, and the dumped salami pieces on top. Afterwards, for dessert we ordered a crepe "Henry Christian" it was terrible. It tasted like it was microwaved. The kiwi inside was super hot, it made the whole crepe sour tasting and soggy. I didn't know that the fruit was going to be warm inside the crepes, usually the ones I order the crepes are warm and the fruit/fillings cold inside. Anyways, the orange liqueur did not compliment the crepe it made it taste even worse. So we basically just ate the whip cream at least that was good. I didn't like the environment of the restaurant either, felt like I was being rushed. The waiter kept eyeing our table to give away before we even got our food. People come in asking for a seat and the other half of the restaurant you could clearly see 5 empty tables and they wouldn't sit the people down. We were at the restaurant for about 1 hour and 30 mins and when we left those tables were still open. So we didn't like our first experience and probably won't be going back again. read more

We went to there for a surprise birthday party for my aunt. The staff was very accommodating with my cousin in a wheelchair. I have to say that the food was fantastic and big portions. Now quite a few at our table frequently go to Europe and said the food was just as great as in Europe. The food was so favorable and tasty and the dessert was divine. Can't wait to go back for more. read more

Excellent service, great ambiance, and really good food. The beef goulash with dumplings was delicious and filling. The beef was a little tough. read more

Great food and service! I've never tried shnitzel before this but I'm coming back for more!

Very good tasting food. Service was excellent all the way! Very good wine selection. Not huge but great variety of quality wines. Menu was short but also many great picks. Very comfortable room. read more