I've dined at this restaurant numerous times- yesterday was such an awful experience. My reservation was for 7, arrived on time and waited at the door with my friend for 30 minutes. Fine not a big deal, but I made a request to sit at a table (that had just cleared) and not at the bar and was denied because apparently I've cancelled reservations there before (never no showed but legitimately cancelled ahead of time). The server was incredibly rude and actually punished me because I had cancelled reservations. He never took into account the numerous times I had dined there, sent friends there, and spent a considerable amount of money there. To sum up, a terrible experience- but all was not lost, uccellino was happy to serve us and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Tzin lost a customer and likely all the people I'll tell about their service. read more

Wonderful experience! A busy Saturday night for this spot and yet it felt like a cozy, comfortable dinner at a friends place. We ordered the chef tasting menu and had our wines paired by our server and I'm glad we did because we both thoroughly enjoyed each dish. I feel that the attention we received from our server is the reason our meal and experience was spot on. He listened to our needs and asked us questions to find out what we didn't like. No surprises here, just delicious food and superb wine. You won't be disappointed. read more

Visited this place during my brief visit in Edmonton and it was absolutely amazing. I honestly can't tell you prices or what a menu looks like because I never saw it. :-) We were taken here for a company event, very intimate and cozy setting. There were maybe 10-12 courses of different nibbles coming out and by the end I was full but could not resist the options. The wine was incredible and the service was superb. Probably one of the best services at a dining place I've ever experienced. Kelsey was our server and she was absolutely amazing. If I ever get a chance to visit Edmonton again, this the first place on my list. Not sure why didn't think to come on here and write a review but I did email the company to thank them for such wonderful service. read more

So myself and a friend tried Tzin as she had gift card. The portion size of the patatas braves was laughable. It was no more than half of a potato and looked to be deep fried cubes that you could find at the likes of Dennys. $14.50 We also ordered the Islandic cod and the portion size was suggested to be for sharing but was actually the size of a plum at best. $24.50 When the server/owner would present us with the food she would go on about the magic the chef performed creating these meals. Including a bottle of mediocre wine we left about $140.00 poorer and hungry. Never again!! read more

Hands down, the best scallops I have had in my entire life!!! They also make an awesome Paella. My advise would be to make reservations ahead of time though, since it can be fully booked pretty quickly. read more

Tzin Wine & Tapas - Wine Bars Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Has the paella recipe changed? Sadly, I think so. The first time I ate it I was blown away. I could taste the sea in the paella, and there was a generosity with the ingredients. The second time, which was recently, was very different, and a sad homage to the former paella. I think they use bouillon cubes instead of seafood stock because afterwards, my tongue had the MSG tingle, and I got a very big headache, something that always occurs when I eat MSG-laden food. Also, this isn't paella more than a risotto with shrimp and veggies sprinkled on top. Paella isn't creamy, risotto is. Finally, I think there's new ownership, and, as a result, a new menu but for the worse. I feel like the commitment to fresh local grown foods and high quality ingredients has been abandoned and as a result, I probably won't be back. read more

We were at Tzin for my birthday last friday and it was to die for! I really had no idea how small the place was. I read it was small, but had no idea it was THAT small. It's super cute, cozy, and comfortable, considering it's size. I loved every inch of the place, though, and hope to go back again. We got there a touch early, and our table for six hadn't come up yet, so we were seated at the bar, poured complimentary champagne and wine until some seats opened up for us and Kelsey (the owner or manager?) treated us like we were close friends of her's. One resounding comment amongst our group was that the music was a bit too loud. Subsequently, everyone in the room has to be loud, so the server couldn't hear our order, and we had to ask him to repeat himself when listing off the desserts. That said - food - AMAZING (crab stuffed prawns, baked brie with pear/cran compote, and flourless choc. cake - YUM - YUM - YUM); the wine selection was impeccable, and the atmosphere is exactly what we expected. A cool, chic, friendly little place I hope to visit again, and again, and again. Tip to Yelpers - RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST. We originally planned a party of ten, and I'm glad a couple people cancelled - we would have overwhelmed the place! Go with an open mind (for those of you who think/call yourselves claustraphobic) and an empty stomach, and you won't be sorry. Cheers! read more

This place is amazing! I have been here twice now. Once with my boyfriend for a date night, the atmosphere was perfect. Staff was very friendly, and though our table was right beside the dishwasher (we did get a couple little splashes, in which we laughed off) it was an amazing time. Second time I took my mother for a mother/daughter lunch. Bother times we did the "feed me" option. Both times got the bacon. That dang dish is amazing! Dreams are made from that dish. My mother/daughter day was just as enjoyable. I recommend this place to everyone. I love the food is so fresh and typically locally sourced. You can taste the quality, care and pride that is served to you on your plate. A little on the pricey side, but that is why it is a treat for us to go, and the price is totally worth it. Try it and tell me I am wrong :) read more

This restaurant is far too expensive for the value and quality of food you receive. We (two couples) went here for dinner and the waiter recommended the $50 per person package, promising us that we would receive several different courses, some of which were not on the menu. He assured us to "trust me". We were served five courses, all of which were on the menu. The total of the package was more than the cost would have been if we had simply ordered them individually off the menu. When we pointed this out to them, there was no offer to refund the difference. So, the bottom line is, don't trust them. Even if we had ordered off the menu, the prices, in our view, are far too high. $38 for a small pan of paella (essentially chicken and rice), $24 for four bison meatballs ($6 each?!). There is better value and quality in any number of other downtown restaurants. Give this one a pass. read more

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Tzin sets a completely new standard for dining in Edmonton, and if this had been the first restaurant I'd ever visited, all my Yelp reviews would be down one star -- Tzin just sets the bar too high. I went here as part of Downtown Dining Week and it was my first time visiting, despite having walked by the place for years with good intentions to try it. I've always found it difficult to get a reservation, and once I got inside, I realized why: this place is tiny. And I mean TINY! Small in the way that makes Corso 32 look big! It's practically a closet, so be ready to rub elbows with your neighbors. On the upside, you can get a good peek at what they ordered ;) Service was phenomenal. All the staff was engaging and friendly. It almost seems more appropriate to describe them as hosts, because visiting Tzin did feel like going to a dinner party at a friend's home. The food was so good my best friend and I were practically in tears as we ate. We actually would have stayed there all evening and ordered dish after dish with wine after wine, but Tzin has a two-hour dining limit. I imagine patrons refusing to leave is a common occurrence. I am wholly obsessed. Tzin, I am yours forever. read more

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fantastic service and we enjoyed the dinner very much. really liked the pork belly, but other than that it's just alright. it's a very small restaurant so make sure you make reservation before coming. read more

I wish I could live here. The only thing missing would be a few lighter menu options. If you can't eat meat, or dairy, you're kind of screwed. Just order some more wine and you'll be ok. On market day, however, we checked it out for brunch--surprisingly yummy! read more

I wandered into Tzin on Friday night and was instantly made to feel welcome by the wonderful crew there. Even though the place was packed, the beautiful and charming Kelsey convinced me to stay, found me a place at the bar, introduced me to fantastic locals and made me feel totally comfortable. The selection of food and wine was great, service impeccable and warm, I could have stayed all night. I have travelled all over the world, Tzin has got a place in my Canadian top 10! read more

Top 5 in Edmonton. Owners are very personable. Very intimate space. Great wine selection. They put a reasonable effort into changing their dishes. Love their home made sausages that seem to be different every time I eat here. The staff will actually converse with you and the atmosphere is amazing. 5/5 read more

Where to start, all the food here was pretty good but actually quite forgettable, nothing really stood out. Let's start with the Bacon which comprised of maple balsamic apple compote, apple mayonnaise, crostini, calvados gastrique. Probably the best tasting thing here because, well, bacon. The fish dish was cod? I don't know, it was ok but not great. The paella was not bad and was devoured pretty good. The paella had piri piri marinated shrimp, sauteed mushrooms, piperade, gremolata aioli all on top of saffron rice. Aioli on this was really good, aioli in general is really tasty. The size of this dish is made for 2 but i found it quite small and didn't meet it's 36 dollar price point. Not pictured here is the Caldereta de pescado. It was red snapper & shrimp poached in lobster broth, potatoes, calamari rings, clams, tomato & white wine broth, "TZiN Bay" crème fraiche. This was one of the better dishes but tasted more like just the white wine and nothing else and it was also pretty small at 27 bucks. We had a couple other dishes but they were so forgettable that it's not worth mentioning. Located in a dark closet on 104, this place is easy to miss. This place is actually really small, sits probably 20 max people. If you go here you're essentially paying quite a bit of money to eat in a dark closet. This place is a good place to impress a date or just feel good about coughing up dough for mediocre food. Sal says: Just try it. Julia says: progression of the tasting menu was not ideal. Would go back to try some of the other dishes on the menu. read more

Fantastic find! i am from california and always look for a small local place with good food, large wine list and a friendly atmospere TZin fits the bill! The owner is recommended tasty wine pairings and the chef (cory) served me his creations tried the Brie, the tomtato sald and the chorizo All fantastic! you cant go wrong enjoy! read more

This place is amazing! it is intimate, great drinks, and gluten free friendly which I am. This is a perfect date spot. Make sure to make reservations as they are pretty small! Food is amazing btw we had the patatas bravas and the chick peas and we loved both! read more

I have no idea how to pronounce Tzin but I can tell you that it's great. Tasteful decor and a great patio in the summer months. The wine list is lengthy and complete. There's a malbec on there that will knock your socks off. Sweet, fruity, and robust. The tapas are excellent and the entrees are definitely on my list. The baked brie is brought to life by balsamic vinegar, grapes, and some lovely bread. The charcuterie was plated and of good quality. The olive tapinade led me love olives again. To top it all off, the service is excellent. The owners' made sure we enjoyed everything and paid us a few visits throughout the evening (and afternoon, the next day.) read more

This is the best restaurant in Edmonton. I honestly can't say enough good things. The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. AMAZING. read more

What a fabulous evening! We're sooo glad we let restaurant decide our meal. The food and wine pairings were gorgeous and the service top notch! read more

Went there for my birthday... Great service, great food and an overall great time! Never thought you could have delicious prawns in the prairies! read more

Ordered a platter of deli meat and cheese and waited an hour and still didn't arrive, we ended up leaving. With the prices they have I'd expect better service for such a tiny place read more

A workmanlike adequacy to the dishes but no real magic. Interesting touches like deep fried arugula were cancelled out by little irks like having nowhere to put the knife and fork we were asked to hang on to all evening. I had hoped I'd found a gem to return to but I don't see a good reason -- having sampled pretty much everything on the menu I was sincerely underwhelmed. Maybe they were just tired. read more

Everyone has to try the bacon dish and no one should try the paella. It was fantastically surprising how amazing the bacon was, we actually ordered a second round. The mushroom salad was warm bright and delicious, I would order these 2 things again. The steak bites were tough and the 2 dips were boring. I have never had a bad paella until we came here. The fish was so fishy that I suspect it was old and it left a bad aftertaste, I feel like they book the rice without the seafood, they just topped the dish with clams, whitefish and some mayo based sauce. . We ordered the Chef feed me option and expected to be wowed . After all the hype about tzin I can't say I would go back and kind of disappointed . Our bill was about $350, for 6 people who had no alcohol! We just had water!!! But we gave it a shot! read more

Great little restaurant on 104st. Owner/Somm obviously takes great pride in this place. You can count on him to make sure a suitable wine will pair nicely with your meal. I think you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. You can go very, very, very right by ordering the "Bacon" though. read more

Always friendly service, good drink recommendations (especially if you're not sure what you want) and overall good tapas. They always do their best to accommodate your group despite their small space. As such, I enjoy the weeknights for a quieter drink that some of the other bars downtown. Note that they are closes on Mondays. Great spot! read more

Amazing place. Great food! the Kitchen works magic and the wine pairing and all the ambiance just adds up to "You gotta go there if you are in Edmonton!!!" We are Southern California foodies...so this was just an amazing experience of fun, food and great wine choices......We were here for the Women's Baseball World Cup. We ate there 4 times....someone said in the reviews that this was a homey place..upscale homey but warm and inviting and everyone there makes you feel welcomed and cared for!!! read more

READ THIS: I don't usually write reviews but I have taken some time to write this strongly worded review! Tzin Wine and Tapas, is AMAZING!  What a charming little spot. At 6 foot 240 lbs my frame is proof enough I enjoy my food. I've been privilege enough to try fine dining all over, New Orleans, New York, Pheonix, Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo, Bankok,  the list goes on and on. The fact that I found this little diamond in the rough in my home town thrills me. I have been to this establishment twice now.  Both times the service and food have been nothing short of perfect! I really struggle to describe this dinning experience other than just a all around great experience. Atmosphere is a 10, the owners are fantastic with the wine and whiskey suggestions, the food is such a treat, a great mix of surf and turf options! From conversations I have had while enjoying the food it is obvious to me the source a great deal of their food locally,  the sausage and side bacon from a farm near the city I believe. The kitchen staff make cheese, jelly, mustard,  and sauces in house all put together by someone with a passion for great food. I even found out some of the staff volunteer with local organizations teaching cooking. Anyways, I hope this review has you picking up your shoes and running out the door to try this spot out for yourself.  If you want to leave a restaurant with a smile on your face, your taste buds tingling and your cheeks hurting from smiling this is the place to do it. The last time I left with a group of 3 friends all food and drink lovers. We stepped onto to side walk looked at each other and said "When are we doing this again?" I'm sure  you have the exact same experience! read more

Since coming here the first time, Tzin has gone steadily down in my books. Apparently the lovely lady who helped us last time has since been fired. I am not sure why but i say bad move. The two new staff they have are not to my liking. Nice enough people but they are just like every other kind of waiting staff. I loved the exciting eccentric energy of the first lady. The food is also somehow not the same. The last two times we had the steak pieces they tasted rotten, i could not finish them as i was sure they had gone bad. Also my favourite drink has somehow changed. It was a glass of sparkling wine with a drop off black current syrup siting at the bottom, so the flavour changed as you got down lower. now it comes to me as a pink beverage that tastes nothing like the original. Very disappointed. Will not be back sadly. read more

Went here for a office Christmas Party. What a great place for a intimate gathering of 20 people. Food didn't stop arriving at our table! Amazing service from the all the staff. Oh and check out the bathroom! read more

Amazing service and amazing food. Couldn't say more good things about this place. The fabulous owner took care of us along with the amazing waiter and will absolutely be back. 10 stars read more

Fabulous night out! Loved the atmosphere & the dining experience was very unique. Our waitress had great wine recommendations that catered to everyone's varying tastes @ our table. I will definitely be back & have recommended Tzin to others :) read more

The four of us had a very enjoyable experience after an unpleasant reception and rejection of our business at a restaurant close by. Tzin was welcoming, intimate with a happy buzz. Smiles and helpful food and wine advice put us in a great mood to enjoy several shared tasty and diverse small plates. Plus the creamiest and most flavourful glasses of Pinot Grigio contributed greatly. Watching the open kitchen work their magic in a tiny space added to the fun Can't wait until our next visit!! read more

The salad with olives. Baked brie. Beef tenderloin. Tzin's Kelsey and Glen. Get ready for the best night in town!

Didn't get a chance to eat here as the owner was extremely rude and told us too leave upon arriving. We had a few drinks and was asked to leave. I would not waste your time here, rude owner means I spend my money somewhere else! read more

I absolutely loved the service by the very informative staff. Everything was greatly prepared and looked beautiful. I have been here many times and would love to go again in the future. They have the best Duck with a waffle and cherries that I have ever tasted, and I would recommend that plate to everyone. Great wine selection and although it is a smaller venue it is comfortable and pleasant. Great for a romantic night out I think, or a get together with friends. Love it! read more

Simply amazing. Small, intimate and personal. Tried the 'Feed Me' option and it did not disappoint. Every plate was sublimely prepared and the service was top rate. A must when you desire a smart setting and sophisticated meal that is served by caring professionals who care about their craft. read more

Wow! Very disappointed! With all the hype I expected extraordinary not below average. The food presentation was good. But you don't eat the presentation. I judge a place on how comparable is it to something I can make myself. If it's not better than something I can whip up at home. The place is not worth my time or money. We tried the chorizo sausage. It was overcooked and the skin was stuck to the meat. Tasted better from my local grocer. The Quinoa Salad... was okay. The pickles everything was too much for me. The duck was okay. But compared to other restaurants that I've tried duck was average at best. Decided to skip dessert, and head across the street for a dessert cocktail instead. read more

I can't say enough good things about Tzin. It was a very busy Friday night but they squeezed us in by letting us sit at the bar. The staff made our experience fun as they let us sample different wines and had lots of knowledge about the wines they serve. I love that they have 1/2 size glasses of wines at very reasonable prices, which allows you to try a couple of different wines during the meal. Although the wine was a highlight, the food was also really good. It's smaller portions that are good for sharing. The two of us shared 3 plates and had dessert and felt full at the end. The only complaint might be the size of the portions. Could be a bit bigger but the taste was excellent. We can't wait to go back. read more

Every time I am in Edmonton I always try to fit in a night at Tzin. The restaurant is small and welcoming and the food is to die for. The service has been fantastic every time i have been there. Glenn took the time to find the perfect wines to pair with our dishes and he did not disappoint. Make sure you try the Maple apple pork belly and the desserts! read more