This place is located behind Grant Mac off of 109th. We came for the high tea which is only…read moreavailable on Sundays. There was plenty of street parking and as it was Sunday it was free. The restaurant has stairs going in which may be an issue for people with mobility challenges or if you're bringing a stroller. The decor is nice with a rustic feel. They tried to have some touches to represent Italy. The place itself isn't very big although they did their best to fit in as many tables as they could. They had a lot of high tables with bar seats. The wooden seats weren't the comfiest. High tea food was decent. It came with assorted meats, cheeses, sandwiches, pastries, and some fruit. Everything was fresh and filling. We all enjoyed our sandwiches, the meats, and cheeses. We didn't really care for the pastries. The cannoli and fruit tart had the same filling. One thing we noticed which was a bit unfair was that many tables got different items. Some tables got a small plate of bread (we would've appreciated this to go with the meat and cheese) some got different desserts and sandwiches too. Would've been nice if they were consistent or gave people choices of items if they were going to go that route especially since we all paid the same price. There is a large assortment of teas at the front. Upon your arrival you go to the front and select your tea bag from one of the tins and then take it to your spot. My table all liked the tea that they selected. We found that by the second cup we started losing the flavour as you were limited to one tea bag unless you purchased another. Some high teas I've been to allowed you to pick and choose however many pots of teas you wished. This was nice as we could try other kinds. The restaurant started filling up at about noon and was busy beyond that. You have about 2 hours to eat your meal. The staff was pretty accommodating as we had some dietary restrictions. They were very friendly and welcoming. They did periodically check in. Overall I thought the experience was nice and the price ($35) was reasonable for what we got.

The decor of the resto was beautiful & classic feeling. They have an amazing menu for brunch…read moreoptions/high tea/sandwiches or shareables you can do reservations for a bigger party. The service was prompt You have 2 hr window at the table which is classic Italian style. There is street parking which is great and makes it easily accessible. I'd highly recommend the amazing strawberry basil martini !

Really great and hidden place…read more You won't beat the ambiance. it is amazing. Beautiful booths to sit in. Casual and private. Fantastic. Server was great. She came often to check on us and make suggestions for wine and food pairings. Food was fantastic. We ordered the shrimp which came in a delicous sauce and the mussels as well as the meat and cheese board. It filled up four of us nicely. Definately the highlight to the food was shrimp. But everything was tasty and good for sharing. We weren't pressured to leave and that was nice. Wine selection was excellent. And so many things you can try. My only complaint is you have to book email only. I tried booking this in may and no one responded to my emails. Also one time we walked in and tried to see if they had room but they weren't prepared. Please go on open table or something. Or consider people phoning in. Despite the nuscence of booking a great way to spend an evening.

The Wine Room is an amazing experience! From the moment you walk in you'll feel as though you've…read morebeen transported to Europe! Mona and her team are friendly and kind and are quick to grest us with a welcome smile! The quality of wine and food is second to none. The selection of wine is unique and is paired perfectly with the small plates and charcuterie on the menu! The decor and ambiance is also beautiful! The Wine Room is our favorite restaurant in Edmonton!

We have ordered from here before! Never disappoint!…read more staff: I only interacted with staff when I picked up my order - they were very pleasant. service: online order process was easy. Pick up process was quick. establishment: downtown - parking nearby. Cute, cosy place for a meeting or date. (We did not eat in). food: the platters we ordered were delicious! Great cheese and charcuterie with the mustards & jams made in house were delicious. And comes with fresh bread!!

Best cheese, wine and service. The cutest little spot where we were so delighted to celebrate our…read morebirthdays. Cavern went above and beyond making it into a magical evening.

I've been here a couple times, every time I've been here, everything was amazing!!!…read moreFood is great, they serve wonderful snack type options,as well as a couple dessert items. I have heard the Tiramisu is excellent, but I have never tried it. They have a good selection of cocktails to try, as well as a great wine list!! Our server was fantastic, very attentive and very helpful in helping us choose our drinks!! It's a very small but cozy bar, with interesting music in the background. It fills up quickly in the evenings and I have seen the line ups for eager patrons waiting to come in!! I recommend Bar Henry for anyone wanting a unique cocktail and a snack, it's wonderful!! Highly recommended after an event on the ice district!!

Delicious food, great service and stunning ambiance. I went…read morewith a friend for post birthday celebrations and each ordered a drink, Galleria and Intermezzo, both were delicious. We ordered some food to share, Millie Panino + Whipped Ricotta and House chips. 10/10 would recommend the Millie Panino to anyone, it was fantastic! The Whipped Ricotta was also delicious but hers and my favorite was the panino. The servers were very friendly and polite and made it a pleasant experience. It is not a full dish restaurant so if you are expecting a Joey experience, this is not the place. While we were there, a party of 6+ showed up and sat down expecting that and ended up leaving. I would recommend this place if you are looking for something a little more intimate.

We visited Bodega on Whyte Road with our baby & our team. We tried to arrive a bit earlier to keep…read morethe baby more comfortable, but due to the timing, the music was quite loud, and the baby was very uncomfortable. That said, the food was outstanding, as always. We've been here many times, and our favorites never disappoint. This time, we had beef bites, bore cheeks, bacon-wrapped dates, lamb chops, oysters, and seared scallops. We also enjoyed a delicious dessert. Despite the baby's fuss, the warm atmosphere and attentive service made the evening special. Next time, we'll aim for an earlier booking to avoid the noise. We'll definitely be back!

Bodega has been on my "must-try" list for ages and I'm so glad that I was finally able to make my…read moreway there. Most people in the city are familiar with Sabor, Edmonton's legendary Spanish and Portuguese restaurant. But have you ever wished that there was a more casual, more low-key version of Sabor? Maybe with multiple conveniently located spots around town? Well you're in luck because that's exactly what Bodega is! You'll find Bodega's flagship restaurant in the lower street level part of Sabor itself, however there are now five other locations. It's almost a guarantee that there is a Bodega near you, no matter where you are. People have loved this place for years. Voted as #1 Best Tapas 2018, #1 Best Spanish 2018, and #1 Best Wine Bar 2018 in VUE Weekly. CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 listed them as Best of Downtown. And you'll find them as a Favourite Communal (Sharing) spot on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list. It turns out that the people of Edmonton love a laid-back tapas moment and getting some sangria into the mix doesn't hurt either. I was excited to visit Bodega's original location in the heart of Downtown on a Saturday evening and to finally experience their flavours. The first thing to note about the OG Bodega restaurant is that they don't take reservations, however all of the other ones do. As previously mentioned, you will find the flagship location right inside of Sabor. Parking can sometimes be tricky in this area and that's the only downside. If you've been to Sabor before you already know how impressive the space is. The huge building is one of those places that doesn't need to pretend to be old because it actually is. Instead of heading up the stairs into Sabor's dining space, Bodega is found to the left of the entrance in the lower street-facing area. It's actually a wonderful use of space which otherwise might not have served much of a purpose. Less dressed up and grand than Sabor (but still bearing a similar decor), Bodega harnesses the Spanish modern-day watering hole vibe by featuring a simple but beautiful bar area and bistro-style al fresco dining in the warmer months. The dining space is small and because there are no reservations taken it might be necessary to prepare for a wait. When my group arrived it took about 15 minutes to be seated which seemed entirely reasonable. We were pleased to be situated at a beautiful little table outdoors, in the warm summer breeze. Unfortunately, there were a lot of bugs flying around that kept landing on our table and we had to ask to be moved to one of the more interior tables. Thankfully the staff was able to accommodate this! We really didn't want the bugs to land in our food. The servers who visited our table were all extraordinarily friendly and gracious. Of course there were going to be drinks! The wine list is plentiful and extensive. However, I was more drawn to the interesting Iberico gin & tonics, caipirinhas, sangria, and the signature cocktails. These are the types of drinks that I picture myself holding on a patio in the summer. From the cocktail list, the De Puta Madre (Mezcal, dry Sherry, pineapple, lemon, orgeat, cocoa powder - $16) sounded like the most special one to me. Out of curiosity, I put the name of this drink into a Spanish to English translator and had a pretty good laugh when I learned that it means Fucking Awesome. Well. Sounds like I made the correct beverage choice! And I really did enjoy sipping on this perfectly crafted cocktail. I was slightly worried that the mezcal would be very strong and boozy, but the balance of the ingredients was lovely. I felt that I was able to taste and appreciate the flavour of the mezcal without it being too overpowering. The fruity and sweet flavours from the pineapple, lemon, and almond syrup made the drink fun, but again it wasn't too sweet either. I loved this cocktail and it paired perfectly with the rest of the meal. The food menu is packed full of options and every single thing sounds enticing. The good news is that the plates are small and part of the experience is to order a lot of them. There's a whole long list of tapas, but also breads, spreads, charcutaria, and cheese if you are in the mood to create an exciting board (I always am!). There are also some larger plates if you are truly looking for one big meal of food. On this visit I was aiming to remain in the tapas realm since that is what this restaurant is actually all about. As such, we proceeded to barrage our server with a long list of items, eager to sample as many dishes as reasonably possible. We were asked if we would prefer to have every dish all at once, but opted for a slow and staggered method. No need to hurry though! It wasn't long before our parade of plates began to arrive. First was the Brushchetta (Grape tomato and fromage blanc - $14.00). I wouldn't have chosen this dish on my own accord but I saw it pass by on its way to a different table and it caught my eye. The tomatoes looked

Went here with a friend for dinner. In general it was good..some things were excellent and some…read morethings were okay. The atmosphere was nice. It had a lot of green tones which were relaxing. Nice place to chat with friends. Service was also good. Server was prompt, friendly and kind. Food though was hit and miss. The citrus fennel salad was our favourite thing on the menu. Fresh, full of flavour and plentiful. It had a variety of textures and flavours. I would highly reccomend this. The special of the day was aranchini was also very tasty The beef carpacio however was very bland. The pasta was okay tasting but cold and nothing to write home about. Dessert was a cormeal blueberry cake. This was tasty but a little dry. In general it was a nice evening, but really they need to improve on the quality of food.

Wonderful wine bar and restaurant in the south on 82 Ave. Service is great and personable. Sound…read morelevel is good for conversation. Dishes are meant for sharing. We ordered 5 dishes and 2 desserts for 4 people and every dish was a winner. Anchovy toast w pickled lemon sat atop a crunchy toast. The taste profile was perfect. I could have eaten a full plate! Next was carpaccio w hazelnuts and pickled butternut squash and pea shoots. So good we had two plates. Buratta w beets and blood orange was creamy and delicious on chewy bread. Miso cod was cooked well - still fork tender and moist on bok choy w pickles to give a kick. The desserts were wonderful - sorbet was berry w sage and candied almonds. The other was lime meringue served in a cute bowl. Creamy and w crunchy crust. They also had a wine of the day and a good selection of alcohol-free drinks. Try the alcohol free sangria. Yummy. Definitely a place to impress your date or spouse or friends. Just be comfortable w sharing. :) technically, they have the miso cod and steak that could serve as a traditional entree and just order a few apps to start for a more traditional meal if that's your fancy.

Does Bar Bricco ever fail to deliver? No way! This staple of YEGs food scene consistently offers…read moregreat dining. We just returned from Italy and due to some underwhelming food (due to lack of due diligence - food has changed in moderate priced Italian places to cater to North American tastes) we rushed to Bar Bricco to satisfy our focaccia craving. The Wagyu beef tartar was silky and excellent, huge egg yolk ravioli perfectly executed - when I cut into the ravioli, a beautiful golden yolk flowed out richening(is that a word?) the sauce. Yum. A feast for the eyes and the soul. Two anchovy crustinis on the menu- one w the classic truffle French butter and a new one w a spicy sauce. Floating for days on a cloud of happiness.

Service and food was top of the line. Came here for date not knowing what to expect…read more Our service at the bar was great and the quality of food was great. We ordered the wagyu crudo, truffle butter crustini and the pork malinese. All were amazing.

Very misleading hours posted we showed up there at 9:41 and were told that they were closing soon…read moreand that they shut their kitchen down at 9:45pm & that they had already done last call for food for the night. They were still willing to serve us food to go though when my friend initially asked for menus they said to go? . Super disappointing we drove a half an hour to make it on time and rushed and everything thinking that an hour and 20 minutes before it closes is more than enough time for a quick Dinner service for two people and obviously we're not a-holes so when the entire staff is ready to just shutter early and leave, we're not gonna be the two people that insist that they stay open. The guy working there was really nice to my friend apparently though. So nothing against the staff personally or anything. Oh, and the gazebo is getting wild. There's some guy out there screaming about cutting some girl named Kristen's head off so if there's any violent crimes tonight, we're audible witnesses lol

Pip is absolutely delicious for brunch and for dinner. I ate there twice in one day because my…read moredinner reservation elsewhere was cancelled. The interior is beautiful exposed brick, warm grey chairs and banquets. Very comfortable and chic. The hostess and wait staff are friendly and extremely helpful with suggestions. For brunch I had the short rib benedict, atomic blond cocktail, and coffee. All were very good. For dinner I had the focaccia with whipped ricotta, a sazerac, the gnoochi, and an affogato for dessert. The whipped ricotta was the suggested appetizer by my server and of my goodness I could have crawled right into it--absolutely get that! If I went back to Edmonton for a visit I was definitely go back.

I'm surprised I'd never been to the Cask & Barrel before this week. It is a great place to grab an…read moreafter work drink and a bite to eat. Service is friendly and fast and the space is lively without being overwhelming. Their food menu isn't the best if you have dietary limitations but there are still a couple vegetarian and gluten-friendly options. I had their caprese salad which was served deconstructed with microgreens and 2 different types of tomatoes. You can never go wrong with bocconcini cheese! As for drinks, they have some great happy hour specials and the house red wine was surprisingly drinkable. They also have an extensive cocktail list with their twists on the classics and a formidable whisky collection.

Embarrassed that it took me so long to get back into this place! Allan G and I came once a few…read moreyears ago to meet a friend for drinks, but I hadn't done much hanging out since. Went last Saturday to catch a friend's band play, and I'm so happy I did! It was a gorgeous day-- perfect for a patio sit, and lots of folks were all there for the same purpose, so it was super relaxed and chill. Our server, Mandy, was unrufflable and funny. The perfect server. The manager, David, is really great. Friendly and super welcoming, considering I'd only been once before. I noticed that he was attempting to change out the sandwich board for the band, so asked if I could help (ex art major, with a lot of typography experience). He was happy to let me. So that was fun. :) I had a couple beers and the Italian sausage flatbread pizza. OMG! SO good! And the prices were perfectly respectable. Definitely planning to make this place a regular stop on my relaxing/drinking/socializing rounds now.

My boyfriend and I stopped in for a quick bite to eat and some cocktails before heading to the…read moreOilers game yesterday. We had such an amazing experience thanks to the positive vibes, efficiency, and great attention to detail of our waitress Anna C. I was really impressed with the food and the drinks are always great! Cheers!

It has been a few years since we'd been to a Cactus Club. So we came here for a lunch date, and I…read morecan say it was a lovely experience. We had made a reservation for when they first opened so we were the first ones in the restaurant. We were seated right away and our waitress Teagan was friendly and polite. I liked the house white wine, and ordered the signature shrimp ravioli with a side salad. It was a good choice as the pasta dish was very rich and the salad really helped. I highly recommend getting a salad with that dish. It's super rich and indulgent, so delicious though. I might order the app size next time though. Hubs ordered a zero proof cocktail and the curry and rice dish, it was also very good. My only tiny complaint was that the music was a bit loud. I asked if the music could be turned down a bit. The waitress said she had asked the manager and that they would turn it down. Sadly the music stayed the same, but everything else was top notch!