Again another delicious meal. Everything I have had on the menu has been good. We always go with the devilled eggs. They are a must have. They changed thier menu to fall coziness so we tried a few different things. We had the Chou Farcie which is France's version of a cabbage roll- Savoy cabbage stuffed w/ braised pork & beef, sautéed vegetables & served with tomato sauce. We also had the Coq au Vin -two braised drumsticks, red wine, smoked bacon, shallots, and mushrooms. We had the savoury cake sale and the flavour was vegetable. Finally to round off the meal we had pommes duchesse w/horseradish, chive aïoli, and truffle oil. We also tried some seasonal cocktails. Service was friendly and professional. Food came out in timely manner. The ambiance was cozy and a great place to chat. Food was amazing as usual. Favourite was the devilled eggs but I really appreciated the chou farcie. The flavour was delicous and my hubby appreciated that it was mostly meat. You really can't go wrong here! Just order whatever you are feeling like and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Sundays are made for a gentle unwinding, with good drinks and delicious food as you wrap up your weekend. Partake is a gem on Sundays with their Sunday Sips & Snacks - $8 cocktails and snacks under $10. Such a beautiful cozy space (or enjoy their lovely patio), you'll want to linger and take your time here. Service is fabulous and so friendly, and the drinks are strong and well made. We love the food - dare I say, the best french onion soup in the city? (And just $6 on the Sunday snack menu!!) The charcuterie options change constantly, as does the flavour for the complimentary popcorn to nibble on (brown butter & dill the night we were there). From the regular menu, absolutely get the tartare. The flavours, the texture - every bite was perfect. read more

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I finally got a chance to come here and I'm so glad I did! What a great experience! Our server, Tony, was the best part! He had a great presence and we enjoyed meeting and talking to him. One thing I noticed was he made a huge effort to fill our waters all night. This was definitely appreciated and something that servers often miss. But it was a really small thing that made us feel taken care of. Ambience is very trendy and upscale. They have a good selection of cocktails - I tried the No. 10 and it was amazing. They have a few rotating bottles of wine. The charcuterie board actually had vegan meat! I was pleasantly surprised because it meant for the first time in like 7 years I had a charcuterie board! We also tried the bread and butter which is three different types of butter - how can you go wrong? They also give you popcorn as an appetizer. I will definitely be returning here. read more

Partake - French Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Discovered this nice little gem while trying to find restaurants in the area to eat before we went to a nearby escape room. My friends were a little hesitant eating at a place serving mainly appetizers, but we left feeling really full. We ordered the scallop cru (nice palate cleanser, light and fresh tasting), the banh moi (they did not cheap out on the amount of meat in this sandwich!), the savoury tart (surprisingly good, and not what we were expecting at all), the beef tartare (tasted great, beet barley relish was an interesting touch), and, of course, the french onion soup (which was divine!!!). I would most definitely come back. Walk ins only; we went at 630pm on a Monday and had no issues snagging a booth right away. Service not bad, food came out at a decent pace. Free wifi. Free parking outside if you can snag a spot in the small parking lot. read more

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Partake has been on my radar for a while now, ever since they were a Canada's Best New Restaurants 2019 nominee in enRoute magazine. Opening only a few years ago in Westmount, this little French bistro serves hearty and rustic fare reminiscent of a casual brasserie terrace in Paris. Edmonton has different kinds of French food now?? Yes. We got there, people. Also named as Best of Oliver and 124th Street in CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019, Best New Restaurant 2020 in Avenue Magazine, as well as being featured on season two of Big Food Bucket List, Partake is easily becoming one of the hottest places in town and everyone wants a piece of it. You'll find Partake in the High Street area, you know, that little area with all of the adorable shops and good restaurants. It's quite an ideal location. Helmed by Chef and owner Cyrilles Koppert, his restaurant is everything that you want a tiny French spot to be, complete with forest green-wrapped leather booths, a gorgeous tin ceiling, and wooden chairs much like the ones that you'll see in cafes in France. There's a sophisticated simplicity about the atmosphere that takes you away just a little bit. To top things off, they have a stunning patio behind the restaurant so that you can truly channel your Parisian al fresco dreams. Think stark white trellises and on-point murals on the building's outer wall. It'll be even more gorgeous in the summer once all of the foliage has come in. A reservation is recommended and our friendly server brought us to the sunny back patio where we happily settled in along with our complimentary serving of delightfully seasoned popcorn. This did not last long. In fact, it was inhaled. A little somethin'-somethin' to kick off the meal is such a nice touch. Next it was drinks and the menu is full of lovely French-inspired cocktails. I was very into the NO. 14 (1800 coconut tequila, maraschino liqueur, Giffard passionfruit, tobasco, almond bitters, espelette - $13.00), described as spicy and tropical. It sounded like the perfect beverage to accompany a patio meal during golden hour. Served in a vintage class, I loved the way that this cocktail managed to be complex and simple all at the same time. Just the right amount of boozy, I enjoyed the sweet fruitiness coupled with a bit of heat. Spicy-sweet is such a dynamite combination. I liked this beverage a lot and I felt very cool drinking it. Very excited to get into the food (and we ordered just about one of everything), I knew exactly where to start. Drake said it best: "I want my chips with the dip, that's all I know." Chips & Dip (House potato chips with aïoli - $5.00). Ultra-crispy, golden, housemade chips with just the right amount of salt. I mean, what more do you need to know? I liked the creamy, mayonnaise-based dip a lot. A very delightful snack! Next, I had to try the Potato (Duchesse with brown butter, herbs, parmesan, aïoli - $8.00). Prepared in the pommes duchesse style, these swirly little pillows had a nice crisp bite on the outside and a fluffy-soft inside. It occurred to me that this dish is actually kind of similar to the chips & dip - just potatoes offered in a different way. They were served with the exact same aïoli as well. I guess it would depend on if you're feeling like crunchy or soft potatoes. Either way, both were wonderful. A must-try for me had to be the French Onion Soup (Swiss cheese gratinéed - $14.00), a dish that I literally ate on a terrace in Paris once, and I was truly hoping to be transported back to that moment. This soup was everything that I dreamed for it to be and more. A deep broth full of sweet caramelized onions and an incredible depth of flavour, a deliciously toasty jumbo-sized crouton, and most importantly, obscene amounts of ultra gooey cheese. There is no fear (or restraint) of cheese at this restaurant, which makes me feel confident in their authentic French sensibilities. Eating this soup is a bit like eating molten lava - but it hurts so good and you keep coming back for more. You must try this wonderfully good version of this classic dish. I ordered the Tarte (Caramelized onions, olive tapenade, anchovy caper spread, fresh tomato - $14.00) at the last second because the ingredients were way up my alley and I couldn't let the opportunity pass me by. The pastry was incredibly light and perfectly flaky with an ideal golden-brown colour. I loved the flavour combination of olive, anchovy and caper - three of my very favourite things. The juicy crushed tomato on top was a great way to bring in some springtime freshness. There really wasn't much for me not to love about this dish and I can picture myself snacking on it again in the future. Time for the main event, the pièce de résistance, if you will. Everyone visits Partake to eat the Croque Mon'soubise' (Classic sandwich with Meuwly's ham, gruyère, sauce soubise for dipping, La Boule bread - $20.00) and I am no different. This sandwich is Partake's interpretation of a croque monsie read more

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I've walked past Partake multiple times and thought "ooo I should try that place". I finally had the opportunity a couple weeks ago and I'm so glad that I hadn't overhyped it in my head. This place is something special. The space itself is small but cozy. While it was full most of the evening, it didn't feel crowded. They start off their meals by serving a small bowl of gourmet popcorn, topped with infused butter and spices. The food menu is best shared with many options for vegetarians. The highlight of the night was their French onion soup. The vegetarian broth is incredibly flavourful and the soup is topped with a thick slice of fresh toast and swiss cheese. I would go back just for the soup! I also really enjoyed the tarte topped with mushrooms and asparagus and the tartine topped with wild mushrooms. Partake has a creative list of cocktails and it was difficult to choose just one. I ended up settling on the no. 29 which is mezcal-based with just the right amount of sweetness. Yum! I also appreciated that they have 3 proper zero-proof cocktails on the menu for those who don't want to "partake" but still want a fancy drink or two. read more

It was our Friday date night and friend's recommended this hidden gem. We were pleasantly surprised. From the food to the staff it was just an awesome evening. The complementary garlic parmesan popcorn with our wine was a perfect start. We shared the boulettes de viande, potato, french onion soup, the tarte and finished with mini creme brûlée. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening. read more

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I only came here to try one of the famous cocktails touted by staff and customers. It had gin and Aperol. Fabulous. I could have downed those all night. (If I was rich). I'm definitely coming back to move my way down the menu. Nice, cozy atmosphere. Friendly, helpful server. You would be happy here celebrating many occassions. read more

Lovely new French spot on High Street. Very cozy European vibe. We sat at the bar. Very impressed with the liquor selection & drink menu. I had a dark Belgian beer, that was great though I forgot to get the name. We ordered the potato duchesse - they were fluffy and delicate and perfect, the duck confit - THE best, & the French onion soup that was just perfect for a cold winter night. With the tip & drinks for the two of us the bill was only around $100, very reasonable for what was an outstanding meal. They don't take resos but were very friendly and accommodating when I reached out to them on social media about finding a time that would work. Overall a most welcome addition to the alreadyb fantastic 124 St. food scene. read more

Partake - French Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

If there was only one restaurant we could visit in Edmonton, I think we would pick Partake. Although we live nowhere close to this gem at High Street (just off 124th), we make the drive out nearly once a week to have delicious wines poured by Sara and excellent French inspired food from the kitchen. There is always a spectacular salad on the menu, a tarte and excellent desserts. The Mini French Dip when available is amazing, and of course, a must have is the Croque Mon Soubise that was featured on John Catucci's Big Food Bucket List. It is a scrumptious sandwich with Meuwly's ham, Gruyere, sauce soubise and La Boule bread. We can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Partake - A selection of wonderful food from our last visit to Partake - French Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

There's a nice little spot where it's foreign in concept to casually drink and be served small snacks here and there. This tapas experience is European in nature and not having to pay for tiny snacks is somewhat of a dream here in Edmonton. However, Partake is willing to bring that experience and it does so admirably. Upon ordering a German beer, I was served some popcorn. Not much but after a little bit some skewered meatballs came out. As long as I was drinking some little snack came out and that was fine by me. Partake also has a small menu here as well, and for the most part they are small items. Escargots dressed in challots, red wine and parsley butter. Alberta wild mushrooms with Grana Padano, truffle oil and toast. French onion soup with swiss cheese gratineed. Duchesse Potato with parmesan and aioli. Beef tartare with capers, mustard, chives, egg yolk and beet-barley relish. Now this was one of the better tartares i've had in Edmonton, and it's mixed table side for you. The duchesse potatoes were also delicious and fluffy on the inside. Can't forget to mention the french onion soup as it was hot, cheesy, and gooey. It tasted fine but it was missing a certain something. Service here was fast and laid back. This isn't a place to get rip roaring drunk or to get so full that you need a nap afterwards. Perfect spot to chat, have a few drink and share a few plates. Sal says: Just Try It (3.8/5) Esther says: Yeah it was good. Menu was small tho. Just try it. read more

Very dreary decor! The place is small with bad selection of music. My prawns were smothered in a greasy mayonnaise on a baguette was difficult to eat without it falling all over! My partner had a mushroom tarte which he liked. Devilled was ordinary. Prawns $18.00 for two on bread. Tarte $18.00 IPA $7 Cocktail $12 Total $65.10 The bartender knew I didn't enjoy my food didn't bother to discount or do anything to compensate! read more

Soooooooo good. I love this place. Open late, great food, awesome service, good cocktails, decent beer list, small and intimate. The Croque Mon Soubise is outrageously good as are the rest of the tapas menu items. Owner is frequently in the kitchen and interacts with clientele often. A hello, how was everything, a thank you and a goodbye from the fella that is running the whole place is a nice sincere gesture that does not go unnoticed. Go here. 5/5 read more

Our cocktails and meal were spectacular , especially the beef tartare ! A piece of Paris in Edmonton .

My favorite restaurant - Partake has the best food, atmosphere and amazing service. Very creative drink menu, and excellent wines.

One of the best restaurants in the city. unbelievable French bistro fare with incredible drinks. Have come back multiple times and have never been disappointed. read more

Cozy and quaint. Very friendly chef and staff. Fabulous drink and rustic French cuisine. Try the potato fondue.. read more

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One of the best local eateries around! Fine French cuisine in a casual atmosphere and an awesome part of town. Cyrill and his staff are amazing, and go out of their way to look after clients. read more

Partake - French Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Staff has 0 personality. Went to Partake earlier this week & sat at the bar to be served by The dreariest bartender ever, like if you hate your job that much please do is a favor and work somewhere else. We tried asking him a couple of questions & it was like pulling teeth. He made the visit miserable. I love to see local places thrive, but this guy made it unlikely I'd want to go back. Teach your staff to smile, to have a personality, to be kind. read more

Service was great! The food was amazing. Had the beef tartar, French onion soup and a devilled egg. Great size portions. Loved it!

Great cocktails. The potatoes are amazing. First time I've ever tried French onion soup and it was FANTASTIC. Herbaceous in a good way, not overpowering. The braised chicken drums were good but not as great as everything else we ordered. Will definitely be back! read more

Honestly such a catfish, looks great online but service sucks, food was subpar for the price we ordered tartare and it never showed up food was over priced and server was unapologetic about the food we ordered not being ready after we had already eaten everything else. read more