Love this place. It seems hidden amoung the hustle and bustle of Downtown. Parking is a huge pain,…read morethis is why we don't go more often. I love the inside of this place, elegant, calming, and welcoming. Our server was good. He was prompt and effecient. There are a lot of items on the menu, but I always get the same thing. Roasted duck with dumplings and to start with a dill pickle soup. My friend went with the Natural Schnitzel her starter was a salad. My soup was delicious, nice and light and fragrent. It had the right amout of acid in it. My friend really enjoyed her salad. My duck was as delicous as usual. Two large pieces with sauerkraut. I would like to see a few potatoes in it though. My friend enjoyed her schnitzel. We ended the night having crepes which were rich. I had the Crêpe "a'la King" butter crêpe with Frangelico. My friend also enjoyed her stawberry crepe Prices seem high at first but for the quality and amount well worth it.

Nice Czech bistro- doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside was nice enough…read more I had the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu, which was excellent. It came with a salad (OK) and bread dumplings (very good). Service was good and the portion was a decent size. Would come back.

Super dinner w friends. Service is always great here and Sylvester, the owner, is likely the…read morereason why. Friendly, upbeat and always welcoming, a great restaurant owner. We started w a pierogi sampler plate. Every current flavour - some new ones, chicken curry and pulled pork. All delicious w great sauces. The bread was super tasty- multigrain w garlic butter. Who knew gluten free bread could be so good Pickle soup and French onion soups were great. Pickle soup is not that sour so definitely try if you want lighter fare. Most had chicken or pork schnitzel specials were great. My husband is half Austrian and raised on schnitzel - he loves CTs schnitzel. I had the tomato and avocado salad. Great dressing - not sweet or cloying just a great accompaniment to the rich avocado - w grilled chicken that must be marinated- it was so good. Too full for dessert again! But have their Apple strudel which is lovely. CT is a YEG institution for good reason. Try their pierogi's at Strathcona Farmers or Bountiful.

One of Edmonton's (and especially Old Strathcona's) iconic restaurants, Continental Treat has been…read moreoperating at its current location on Whyte Ave since 1982. That's 42 years! (I know the year 1982 well... It's when I was born. Ha ha.) Any restaurant with that kind of longevity is a mainstay. A reliable "forever" type of place that has stood the test of time - and believe me, it has been a test. Owned and operated by three generations of the Borówka family, their roots from Poland and Ukraine are reflected in the menu. They have even opened a second location downtown in recent years, expanding their comfort food empire twofold. So what is "continental" cuisine? By definition it's any food from Europe. And Continental Treat is prepared to feed you just like your European grandmother did. Voted Best/Favourite Continental Restaurant in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 by the Edmonton Journal, this restaurant's legacy lives on in the hearts of Edmontonians. The ambiance is palpable. Just walking by Continental Treat on any given evening, you will be delighted by a visual tableau of the most cozy and romantic restaurant that you have ever laid your eyes upon. Dim lighting, candle-lit tables, lovers holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes... That's what goes on here. I visited on a Saturday evening and was in the mood for a little bit of the CT magic. Their corner location allows for windows on both sides and the inside of the restaurant is packed with old-world charm. You'll find a lot of dark wood, perfectly set tables adorned with tablecloths, European art, and the aforementioned candle light. (We're talking wine bottles being used as candle holders with tons of wax dripping down the sides type of vibe.) It's exceedingly cozy with light jazzy piano music being played in the background. The space is certainly not modern in any sense but it feels right. Situated at a comfortable table in the middle of the dining room, I got myself acquainted with the martini list. There are some interesting options to choose from and I was curious about the Pink Squirrel (Amaretto, Creme de Cacao, cream, splash of grenadine - $14.95 for 2oz). It would be nice to see a "signature cocktail" or martini that reflects the restaurant and its cuisine a bit better (maybe it's the C-Tini, actually) but I am always happy to try something pink. I loved this pretty, pink, girly drink and enjoyed it thoroughly! Did it look a bit like Pepto-Bismol? Yes (and we made jokes about it). But it tasted delicious (not too strongly boozy) and I loved the cherry-sweet flavour! It was almost like a dessert! This martini looked cute and I would definitely order it again. Our server was personable and friendly, staying on top of our every need for the duration of our visit. I'm glad that I made a reservation because it wasn't long before every single table was occupied. We were immediately served a warm basket of two types of bread (gluten-free!) and I helped myself to a slice of rye slathered in ample amounts of melty butter. If I had to pick the most famous item on the Continental Treat menu it would have to be the Creamy Dill Pickle Soup (Helena's famous dill pickle soup - $6.50 for a cup). I have ordered it every single time that I have dined here and I'm sure that many other people do the same. This soup is a hit for a reason. If you had an Eastern European grandma (like I did) this will remind you of her soups. It's lighter than you think it will be and filled with nice big pieces of potatoes, pickles (of course!) and other vegetables. The pickle flavour is at the forefront but it isn't too much. (Let's be honest, it could never be too much for me). It's cozy comfort in soup form. In a city that boasts many amazing soups, this is certainly one of the top picks. You can even order a "Euro Bowl" which I think is a really big bowl of soup! No one would judge you - it would be the right call. There are also several other soups on the menu that sound amazing and if I could ever tear myself away from the pickle soup I would love to try the Red Barszcz or the Sauerkraut & Potato. Can we talk about the gluten-free aspect for a sec? Continental Treat wasn't always a "gluten-free restaurant." This change was brought to the menu in 2007 when the decision was made to embrace gluten-free cooking both to promote healthier eating as well as to provide wonderful European dishes to diners who have intolerances. The goal was to make food that is indistinguishable or superior to traditional gluten-containing products. And I have to say, eating that rye bread, I would never have known the difference. This makes me think of my Polish grandfather, who did indeed have celiac. He would have loved this place. I don't think of Continental Treat as a "gluten-free restaurant," I think of it as a European restaurant that happens to serve gluten-free food. You KNOW that Continental Treat is going to have Signature Gourmet Pierogies & Dumplings on their menu - it's a must a

My first time going to Shumka restaurant on 95th street in Edmonton, which serves Ukrainian foods,…read moreI had a plate of potato and cheddar cheese perogies, kobassa sausage, cabbage roll, and crepes with dill sauce. My partner and I usually go to another place but it was our first time there to celebrate the Ukrainian Christmas. The food was very delicious and the portions generous. Service was quick and professional, and courteous. The ambiance was very nice as well - images from Ukraine were hung on the walls, with foods for sale - as well as a variety of dishware. Definitely a restaurant to go back to for tasty foods.

Lots of parking in front of the restaurant as it is in a strip mall. Cozy place with lots of extra…read moregoodies such as collectable "gifts", and Ukrainian giftware. Frozen meals and snacks (cake, pie, loaf cake, beef jerky, pampushky) available too. Ordered the Maxi plate so I could try the perogies, nalysnyky, kobbassa, and meatballs. All for $15. Place had the AC running hard but it was +27 outside so understandable. Sausage was great. Just basic garlic sausage, not spicy. Meatballs were covered in a nice beef gravy. Perogies were fresh, I tried the cottage cheese ones which were nice - very light flavor. The Nalysnyky were great and highly recommend to try as they are pretty unique. Friend got the cabbage roll and had to ask for tomato sauce for on top (otherwise comes sauce-less). Filling is just rice looked like. Overall nice Ukranian food with a menu that lets you try everything in whatever quantity you want.

Traditional caucasian comfort food at it's best (worst for your cardiovascular system and waistline…read moretho!) - starch, meat, salt, butter, cream... oh my! And to top it all off, huge homemade pies in about 8 different varieties. For the more health conscious (ha!) there's cabbage and beet soup - there's even some beans in there. I love Uncle Ed's. The service is fast, the food is good and the price is right. It's a calorie splurge but totally worth it. I also love that I can shop after, I always pick up soup and perogies from the frozen section, but there are many more items to choose from, like poppyseed donuts, cabbage rolls and affordable veal cutlets (they're hit and miss, sometimes stringy, but at $7 for a pack of 2 it's a good gamble). There's also a fridge section, the deli of course, and a little packaged good section. I like to pick up spätzle, sauerkraut and Jam Lady products here. They also have a small Ukrainian goods section and offer special items at Christmas and Easter. Uncle Ed's is an Edmonton institution, and their newer location in Beverly is clean and organized. Just get there early (1100ish) cuz the lunch rush is very busy and the parking fills up fast.

Once again a wonderful meal at Uncle Ed's. Cheap. Delicious. Homestyle and filling. That is what…read moreyou would get here. Also authentic. Everything is so delicous here. Service is good. It is kinda similiar to a small town dinner. No frills. Also the servers do their job but I can't say they were friendly. This time I had the smoked pork chop with the chedder perogies and the sour cabbage rolls and cheese filled crepes. I love thier smoked pork chop. I waffle on that an the meatballs. To me these are my favourite foods. My husband went with the kubbie burger which he really enjoyed. Not much to say in terms of ambiance. Pretty basic but clean. I obviously will come back here again

Serving authentic Austrian, German & European food, this family-run business has been in Edmonton…read morefor over 45 years! Service was really friendly & helpful for us first timers and since we're big fans of a good schnitzel, we ordered the jagerschnitzel (fried pork cutlet with mushroom) & the farmer's feast to get a little try of several things (smoked pork loin, sausage & pork roast with sauerkraut or red cabbage). Meals also come with salad, complimentary bread and your choice of side carb - we tried the dumpling, which is kind of like a big ball of stuffing with gravy on top, and the Viennese pasta - a gnocchi-ish lighter pasta (we liked this one best, it melted in your mouth!). Food was made fresh - you can hear them pounding out the schnitzel - and was very well seasoned. We ended with a slice of strudel to share and it was stuffed with so much apple, it was filling in itself! Decor is retro and cozy - a warm & inviting vibe for a cold wintery night. It felt like we'd stepped into an old school restaurant in Europe & we were digging it.

I'm not sure if I posted a review here about Bauernschmaus or not. If I did, I would like to…read moreretract that post and post a new review Unbeknownst to us, the Bauernschmaus menu was not posted by Bauernschmaus, and our reference to it caused a misunderstanding for which we apologize. We have eaten at Bauernschmaus for many years and liked their food and service. Nancy Thormann

Before playing Padel and Play Zone (by the way, Padel Zone is super fun), we stopped by this…read moreUkrainian restaurant. Oh my god, all the home made food was amazing. Many choices of food and desert. We spoke to the female owner for a while and she was so welcoming and pleasant and fun to talk to. She was all smiles and explained all different kinds of food as we had no idea of Ukrainian food. The restaurant is in the industrial area and we were not sure whether we are going to the right place but we were! Thank you for your warm hospitality and great food.

Saskitoba is the Edmonton area's only all-you-can-eat Ukrainian buffet, just 10 minutes from the…read moreairport. It is casual and homey with really friendly service, and we enjoyed our first visit! For $25 per adult, we indulged on fresh, handmade goodies like perogies, sweet & sour cabbage rolls, honey ham, beef meatballs and more. There's a salad bar with gems like garlicky macaroni salad and garlic-stuffed olives (we'll be safe from vampires for sure), and you know we didn't skip desserts -- cheesecake, warm apple crisp, and chocolate chip cookie bars, which were so good I ate MULTIPLE. Open Tuesday to Saturday, check Facebook for hours and menus. It's not a huge space, so reservations are recommended.