Three Vikings is always a good time. They have lots of beers on tap plus many other beverages…read more The meals are right sized and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend the Brussels Sprouts as they were one of the highlights. I ordered the Chimichurri Steak Frites and it was tasty. It was probably a bit larger than I needed but others will say it's just right. Parking is free but limited. Be sure to register your plates when you enter the restaurant.

If I could give this place 10,000 stars I would !!! Best place in Edmonton. We ended up being there…read morefor glo karaoke night..... amazing demographic of people, $10 beer flight ( come on.... #amaze) and endless karaoke hits ! We had a ball. We love Edmonton.

If you live in Edmonton (and you don't live under a rock) you are undoubtedly aware of the Chef…read moreDaniel Costa monopoly on fine Italian cuisine by now. Six restaurants strong, this restaurant group features a different vibe and experience at each one, from the more casual to the truly elevated. The consistent aspect between each of them is that you will be hard pressed to find a finer Italian meal in the city. Bar Bricco (the second in the family) opened in 2014 and has since completely absorbed the next-door space that used to belong to Corso 32 (now making it the most senior in the group). The identity of this restaurant is purely "Italian wine bar;" offering small plates, handmade pastas, and an exclusively Italian wine list. Perhaps the most rambunctious of the six, the quality and care toward the food does not suffer just because the atmosphere is louder and younger. (The younger crowd likes nice things too, as they should.) Ranking at #51 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2016, #80 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2017, and #45 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2018, the accolades don't stop there. Avenue Magazine also named them Best Late Night Restaurant 2019, Best Restaurant for Sharing 2019, and Best Late-Night Restaurant 2020. I visited on a Tuesday evening, excited to add to my Corso 32 Group collection. Located in a sleek row Downtown, Bar Bricco can be found next door to its fairly new sister Rita. The exterior isn't flashy - nothing more than a black awning with the restaurant's name printed in white cursive lettering. Inside the space is moody, capturing a decidedly subterranean vibe. Black hexagonal tiles interlock around the bar and white marble table tops contrast against the midnight hues. The space was buzzing with many occupied tables filled with a hip clientele, laughing and enjoying each other's company. It can get pretty loud but that's the intended atmosphere at Bar Bricco. The idea of mixing and mingling is the entire point. Seated at a table for two, our server was upbeat and friendly, matching the feeling of the room. Blasphemy as it may be, I'm not much of a wine drinker so the curated list of Italian wines got overlooked in favour of the cocktail menu. I love a Sbagliato (Prosecco, Campari, Cocchi vermouth - $20.00) and was happy to find it listed - stunning! Similar to a negroni, the difference is that instead of gin the beverage is made with a sparkling wine (like prosecco) instead. This version was adult and delicious but a bit more fun and trendy compared to a regular negroni because you get the effervescence from the prosecco. A perfect palate cleanser, the bittersweet citrus notes help to cut through the rich food dishes like a dream. The menu at Bar Bricco is inspired by the diverse regional cuisines of Italy. Instead of pigeon holing into one specific province, you'll find plates that feature the best that the country has to offer while keeping the dishes simple and playful. A tasting menu is offered where the restaurant can select the plates for your group (never a bad idea!) but on my visit I had already made up my mind about what I was excited to try. Starting with the Lardo & Anchovy Crostino ($11.00). These are served individually so each person will need to order their own. Each piece of toasted bread was adorned with a singular anchovy and then draped in sheets of lardo, a type of salume made by curing strips of fatback. The decadent and salty flavour was right up my alley however I could have used even more anchovy! I know that anchovies can be an overwhelming flavour and it makes sense not to be heavy-handed but I could have eaten at least a second fish. A really nice bite to whet the appetite! One of the piatti that I had heard the most about was easily the Soft Scrambled Eggs 'Cacio e Pepe' (Black truffle, crostini - $23.00) and I couldn't wait to try it for myself! Every egg should taste exactly like this!! Velvet folds of creamy, indulgent scrambled eggs are seasoned with black pepper and pecorino (just like cacio e pepe pasta) and the addition of truffle brings a luxurious element. Scooping these eggs onto slices of chewy crostini felt like the best breakfast ever, although perfectly acceptable for any time of day. I am ruined for eggs because I need them to be like this forever. I had also heard that the Leeks (Whipped ricotta, 'salumi bomba' & mint - $23.00) were magical. Leeks are having a total moment right now and I see them on more and more menus. A good preparation leaves them tender and ready to absorb whatever ingredients they're paired with. This dish was executed perfectly in the sense that it was beautiful to look at and provided an unexpected heat that woke up my taste buds! The spicy salumi bomba was served on top like a meat sauce while the creamy whipped ricotta waited underneath to cool everything down. The leeks were cut into cylinders, allowing the bold flavours to seep down between the sheaths. An inspired dish! Moving on to pasta,

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.

This was an excellent dining experience! Right out of the gate, the decor was lovely, and even…read morethough they didn't immediately have a table with enough seats for our party (we gave them no notice), they seated us at a low coffee table with couches, and moved us to a table when one became available. Our server, Georgia, and the bartender, Mike, were both excellent. Georgia kept our glasses full and provided insightful recommendations and insights about the menu. We tried the Herb and Sesame Crusted Salmon, Peppercorn Baseball Sirloin Steak, Miso Mushroom Linguini, and the Super Green Bowl. For starters, we tried the Chili Lime Edamame, Truffle Polenta Fries, and the Avocado Fries. For dessert we tried the Cheesecake and the Chocolate Torte. Every member of our party was extremely satisfied with their meal. The steak was done rare, precisely as requested. If you're a fan of sweet drinks, the Gummy Bear Martini tasted like sweet lemonade. We'll be back whenever we can!

So we ventured to try out this place. It is really pretty inside. It is known for its cocktails,…read morebut we decided to go with wine (which was pretty great also) They have a diverse menu with upscale appetizers, mains and desserts. We went with friends which if fun because we could try more items. We decided to split the truffle polenta fries, avocado fries, and lemon caper scallops. The lemon caper scallops for sure was a standout. Bright and citrus with a burst of saltiness from the capers. It was a lovely combination. We also liked the truffle polenta fries that were rich and hearty . The only thing are table wasn't a fan of was the avocado fries. They really lacked flavour. I decided on the Herb and Crusted Salmon while my husband went with the Korean fried chicken burger with house made fries. Both of these thins were excellent. The salmon melted in my mouth and the edamame mashed potatoes were rich and velvety and an interesting take on the old standby. I really liked them. My husband was pleased with his sandwich and I took a bite and it was juicy and full of flavour. I may have snuck a couple of fries as well, and they were delicious. Our friends also enjoyed their meal. We had the creme brule to share and it was well constructed. Service was good. And it is really pretty and lively inside with lots of green. It makes you happy just to be there.

River City Revival House is located in the basement of the same business that houses The Starlite…read moreRoom. In addition to a great selection of drinks, there is a small food menu with music-inspired names from bands or songs. We had the "Risky Brisket" which was smoked brisket piled high in a bun with lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, BBQ mustard sauce, and horseradish sauce. The brisket was juicy and delicious. On the side we shared an order of "Fries Against" - a large portion of house-cut, skin-on fries with a garlic aioli. Service was helpful and friendly, and prices are reasonable. There is also live entertainment and jams on some evenings. A really fun spot.

Came to see my friend's band play on a Friday night, and had no idea what to expect…read more Turns out they have a great food menu, in addition to beers and various drinks. The menu is hilarious riffs on rock and roll names. I ordered a bottle of Cerveza Sol and a Creedence Cubano Revival. The sandwich was amazing. Pulled pork with ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard BBQ sauce, and garlic aioli on sourdough. The music was good, but unfortunately, the rave upstairs kind of drowned out some of it. There were legions of raving, furry-dressed youngsters filing in and out. We started off with 80s/90s music videos on the multiple TV screens, but they switched over to the playoff game when it started. Service was super friendly, attentive, and nice. Had a great time. Will be back when I'm in the hood!

In terms of just food this would be a 3 star review but the service was so bad I am going to put it…read moreat 2 stars. Compared to the melting pot I would say the quality is about the same but I do prefer the melting pot dippings for the dessert (pound cake ). I don't remember the portion size of the melting pot so if you do remember you can just compare with the photos as that is the course meal for two. With the attached photos that is the 4-course meal for two which comes out to about $170 after tip and one drink (missing a soup that I chose). The main course portion gives you six pieces of each meat (coast to coast option) and there were 4 different types of meat and the scallops on that option were sliced into 6 pieces so you essentially only get like 2 scallops. For the cheese portion they said they could bring more bread if needed and for the chocolate they did not say anything so I am not sure if you can get more or not for the chocolate portion. Their four dipping sauces were pretty good though. They had a garlic dip, a sweet teriyaki, a butter chicken and a tar tar sauce. That being said you are essentially paying for the service and experience. It started out pretty decently and everything came out after we were done with the previous course. However, after the main course for some reason our server never showed up again. We waited 50 minutes before we were able to flag another server from another table down to get our last course. They explained everyone was training that day so it might be slow but I don't see how training is required to check up on your table a few times within a 50 minute period. We were sitting for a total of 3 hours by the time we got our chocolate. Currently, I think the melting pot and this place are the only fondue places so there are not many options if you want a full course fondue. I would not recommend it if they have not fixed their staff issue but if they have it would be comparable to the melting pot.

Food and service was fantastic. Akshay our server was top notch. No waiting for anything and…read moreeverything was very fresh. Best mushroom soup I've ever had and the pork fondue was my favorite. The his and hers chocolate with the exotic fruit plate was so delish and the espresso martini was so yummy and neat to watch served. We will certainly be back.

We absolutely love Bodega in St. Albert! We ordered take-out for a dinner in and it was delicious…read moreas always. Food is bursting with flavor and we're always craving their Portuguese flavors again and again.

I had dinner at Bodega in St. Albert recently. The restaurant seemed quite busy so reservations are…read morerecommended. In terms of food, I tried their calamari, beef pinchos, patatas bravas, and ricotta stuffed pepper: - Calamari: 8/10: Nicely fried,, lightly coated/battered calamari - Beef Pinchos: 7.8/10: Didn't expect it to come in skewers like this nor cut up like this...Good flavour cookedness, mostly tenderness, but some pieces were really tough - Patatas Bravas: 7/10: Quite different/overwhelmingly saucy compared to ones I had in Spain - Pepper: 7.5/10: Quite interesting...good ricotta

We went here for dinner before a play. The atmosphere is clean, bright, and refreshing. I enjoy…read morethis. However, seats are not so comfortable and I knew this so I brought a pillow (back injury so I need to think of these things). So that is something to keep in mind. Good menu that has enough choices but not too many so you are not overwhelmed. We chose the oysters which were fresh and lovely with the taste of the sea when you are in landlocked Alberta. The dill mignonette with it brought out the brightness of the Oyster. The broccoli Caesar was amazing and I now need to order this every time when I go. It was green and rich and full of flavour. We also ordered the tagliatelle with short ribs. The meat was hearty, however I felt that the pasta lacked flavour. Service was good. I will be back here for the oysters and the salad for sure!

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.

Excellent food. Exceptional service. We had a lovely evening on the patio. Thank you so much, it…read morewas the perfect place to get caught up with our friend!

Again another delicious meal. Everything I have had on the menu has been good. We always go with…read morethe 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.