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.

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.

Excellent service No stress and easy…read moreWas treated very well and will return. Great place

Had a nice evening for my 41st birthday at The Bothy…read more Baked Beer Pretzels Steak & Mushroom Pie Traditional Chicken Pie Millstone Whisky Michael David Petit Petit Wine Nice casual and cozy atmosphere. We sat in the corner.. lots of room between tables. Staff were great! Food was excellent! Would order everything again... but happily try the rest of the menu too.

Delicious brunch. Fresh and filling. Get the breakfast potatoes and hollandaise sauce!!!…read more I came here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised at how hip this place was. Nice atmosphere and I loved the gold booth in the corner!!! We had the steak and eggs for both of us with a side of Guacamole and hollaindaise. This was a delicious meal. I especially loved the flavourful breakfast potatoes with hollaindaise. Probably like a more classy version of a poutine without the cheese! Our steaks were cooked perfectly and were a good decent cut. Our coffee was great too. And I loved how they had $5 coffees and mimosas on special every weekend for brunch. I really want to come back into he evening when they have live music. I feel like it would be a fun place to eat and enjoy a good time. Overall I am very impressed and highly recommend!

The best way to judge a restaurant is to see how they handle something that goes wrong…read more Like the long blonde hair that was UNDER my burger. Fail. I won't be back.

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 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

I ordered the croque monsieur and a bowl of homemade tomato basil soup . Wow delicious and fresh …read more My vanilla latte was perfect . The waitress was attentive and very polite Restaurant is nice , bathroom available upstairs and downstairs very clean and modern . Busy place , I would recommend a reservation.

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

I had 2 6 ounce glasses of wine. They were $14.00 each. They were delicious, but that's a bit…read moresteep for a 6 oz pour. Clean, nice vibe. Great proprietor. Cozy. Outdoor seating available, but its just a view of the alley.

A lovely little spot for a really special drink and a small plate or a coffee and dessert. The…read morespace is narrow - it's actually in the old alley space- but bright with really cool light fixtures and a very high ceiling so the music and chatter seems muted. We sat at the bar and I enjoyed a very nice glass of red wine while my husband had a beer. We shared the Spanish tomato toast which was delicious. The bartender couldn't have been more friendly. We are already planning our next visit!

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.

We went for my birthday and the food was deelish. Service was good, the server was very informative…read moreand helped us select dishes that our group loved. The ambience is nice, however I thought the music was a bit too loud. At times I found it hard to have conversation at the table.

Hidden gem. This was some of the best Italian food we've had in quite some time. - not just in…read moreEdmonton but period. The portions are huge but the food itself is clearly made from scratch. I can't sit to try more items on the menu. What's funny is we tried to get reservations somewhere much more high profile and couldn't for weeks, but I truly think Nuovo Bistro's food is likely superior! The service was spectacular as well. We enjoyed chatting with our server. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He even gave us the whole bottle of wine even though we only ordered glasses. The restaurant is cozy but not over the top. Anyone could feel comfortable coming here. We will be back again soon!

Great food, good value for money, welcoming and friendly service home cooked meals and delicious…read morebread.