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    La Petite Iza

    4.1 (32 reviews)
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    Bouillabaisse and Leek/Asparagus Salad
    Gabrielle N.

    Lovely 3rd floor restaurant with friendly staff and a great view of the city. Would love to come here in the summer to enjoy the patio. Waitress had some helpful beverage and meal suggestions. Bouillabaisse was fantastic. Bread and butter served with it was a key and delicious component.

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    Janey T.

    You have to go here! There was parking at the back of the restaurant. The restaurant entrance is tricky to find. It's next to a huge sign that says the restaurant's name on the north (more east) side of the building to get to the restaurant on the upper floor. The ambiance of this restaurant is elegant and sophisticated. The ceiling has stained glass murals. Sat by a window that looked out to the street from the second floor of the building Escargots à la Persillade - Snails with Parsley 15.00 Butter, baguette - loved how the snails were cooked. sauce was a tad bit salty Os à Moelle roti - Roasted Bone Marrow 19.00 Capers, parsley, lemon & baguette - amazing textures of crispy and fatty and acidic mixed together Steak Tartare - 34.00 Cornichon, capers, egg yolk, baguette - The baguette was crunchy. Steak was acidic and the flavour profile was overall acidic Moules à la Marinière - 26.00 Mussels, wine, shallots, garlic, butter, baguette - would order again. Drank up the sauce. Mussels were small. The baguette was nice and soft

    Crème brûlée
    Marilyn A.

    We visited La Petite Iza on a Friday night for dinner. The place had a buzz to it as it was busy. We dressed up a little and was glad we did because the whole ambiance was on the nicer side. The food was rich and delicious, which is what I expected for French cuisine. Overall it was a great experience and we return again for a special occasion.

    Pavlova w lemon curd and berries
    Janis M.

    Classic French dining in Garneau. We had onion soup and the foie gras terrine. Would prefer terrine smaller w more foie gras. Main course: We had Confit de canard w lentils. The lentils were perfectly flavoured w a little acid that was a counterpoint to the rich duck. The knife work on the vegetables is amazing. The tiniest cut onions ever. Desserts: A favourite seems to be pot de chocolat. We had crème brûlée w lots of real vanilla bean. Really excellent. Also pavlova w lemon curd and fresh berries. Excellent! The view is beautiful. Quite an adventure finding the entrance from the back but you can use the interior stairs from the pastry shop. Also awesome!

    Rose W.

    I had a wonderful time at La Petite Iza celebrating a special occasion. It's a perfect place for a date night or a fancy night out. Make sure to book a reservation in advance because this place is quite popular. The rooftop patio had a gorgeous view of the city skyline. Since it was cold that night though, we opted to stay inside. For food we tried: -Escargots à la Persillade $14: The escargots were large and the parsley butter paired really well -Soupe Bouillabaisse $28: Food was very flavourful and I loved the assortment of seafood -Steak Frites $38: The steak was big and juicy. Grilled perfectly to medium rare. The fries were seasoned well and crispy -Mousse au Chocolat Noir et Noisettes $10: Fantastic presentation and yummy dessert to end the meal with Service was friendly and attentive. Food came at a reasonable time. Parking is a little bit of a struggle because there's lots of construction in the area.

    Jennie L.

    So we went here for snacks and most things as before were good. The service, the atmosphere, the view. we sat on the patio and ordered tartar, marrow, and mussels. Food in general was really good. But the mussels really didn't have flavour. They were cooked well but the broth was really bland. Bone marrow was okay but not outstanding. Not sure what to think. I have been here two times before and I was blown away. This time it was meh. Of course, I will give it another try but I can't say that I was thrilled with this dinner,. Stay tuned.

    Amabel D.

    Cute little rooftop restaurant that opened up a short while back. The interior is very inviting and warm. They have half inside and half outside. We chose inside because it is getting cold. They have heaters on the outside part, but we noticed people still wearing their jackets. They have an ingesting cocktail list including the Negroni Blanche, which was great. The servers have a good knowledge of the alcohol menu to give suggestions. I had the asparagus and leek salad, gnocchi, and the chocolate mousse. It was all great. The salad surprised me the most. It was very fresh and I haven't eaten leeks in a while so it was a nice change. There is parking in the back, but it fills up quickly. Expect to have to drive a bit to find parking during peek times. Also, I would recommend making a reservation if you want a Friday or Saturday. We actually had to book almost two weeks in advance! Very exclusive! My only small qualm is that the tables are very tiny. I think it is to give that French vibe, but they fill up quick with just your glasses! With wine, cocktails, and water, plus a little vase, there is no room on the table for much else! The server Matteo was very friendly as well! I'm sure we will be back!

    View from the rooftop patio
    Amber W.

    We visited La Petite Iza for their Apéro hour (2-5pm) on Saturday afternoon. They don't take reservations for this time slot, but we were able to get seated right away on the patio! They have a gorgeous covered outdoor patio that overlooks the river valley and downtown. For food, we tried the Oysters, Duck Fat Pomme Frites, and the Foie Gras Mousse And Pickled Grape Tartine. All of the items were delicious but our favorite was the Foie Gras Mousse! It was so rich and silky, it was just like dining out in Paris. We really loved our visit here, it's the perfect date night location. Entry for La Petite Iza is through Eleanor Laurent on the 3rd floor. Or there is a clearly labeled door at the back of the building.

    Beef tartare
    Eileen H.

    Very romantic spot for a cute date with the view of the city skyline. The service was amazing and we definitely would be back again. Be sure to take the stairs on the side on the building and not the fire escape stairs lol especially in heels. The food was magnificent. I highly recommend the escargot and the gnocchi. Those were our favorites. Roasted soft bone $19.00 Roasted bone marrow, capers, parsley, lemon and baguette. The textures together was pleasant and excellent flavour. Escargots à la Persillade $14.00 Snails with parsley butter, baguette. The meat was juicy and we loved the parsley butter on the baguette. Don't forget to spread it all over the baguette. Sooooo goood. Steak Tartare $31.00 Cornichon, capers, egg yolk, crackers, baguette. Refreshing with the capers. Delicious and great texture. It was well executed. Parisian Gnocci and Spring Vegetables $26.00 Asparagus, peas, shallots, dijon creme and goat cheese. We cleared this plate, sauce and everything. Not everyone can make a great gnocchi, this was light and fluffy. We loved the sauce that came with it. Crunchy asparagus and soft gnocchi, such a great combo.

    Duck confit with black current jus and polenta
    Emily T.

    This is one of the better fine dining options in Edmonton, in my opinion - French style food, not a huge menu but all the items I've tried have been delicious. They are on the third floor of the building that also houses the Eleanor & Laurent cafe (owned by the same people), so you walk through Eleanor & Laurent to enter, then up past the floor where the cooking happens, and on to the floor above for the restaurant. The restaurant is half indoor and half a patio which can be fully open to the air or has roll-down transparent blinds they can close if it's cold. During the summers it's a lovely place to sit "outdoors" and has a great sunset view; when it gets colder they have heaters overhead. Unfortunately, the staff don't seem to be particularly savvy about the importance of fresh air flow during the pandemic and are not proactive about keeping the blinds open a bit once the weather cools, so I can't recommend it for the covid-aware outside of summer times. However, it is well worth a visit for the food, and the waiting list reflects that - you'll definitely need to reserve ahead of time. It's also not cheap; they have good quality food and the price reflects that reasonably, I think it's correctly priced for what they serve but certainly it's a venue for a more special date night than an everyday meal. The waitress we often seem to get is also an expert at upselling by suggesting all sorts of add-ons and taste combinations (which, to her credit, she is correct are delicious, but of course each does come at a price).

    Bonnie A.

    For the food, I can't see a reason to not give 5 stars. But logistically speaking I was not in love. Accessibility is a huge concern. And I don't just mean the fact that it's three flights of stairs. Walking around the side of the building from the front, there's a pallet platform you have to walk over, and then icy and muddy walkway (no sidewalk once you reach the back) as it was in March. My main quibble though is the tiny tables and even tinier chairs. Which then leads me to the service. After being seated I asked to be moved to the bench seating as I was very uncomfortable and I was told no, because they had more reservations. The table I asked to move to was filled one hour after we arrived. After 45 mins of our waters being filled about 8 times, one of my dining companions finally asked the girl filling our water if she was a our server. Turns out she was, but she didn't know it. After that point service was good so perhaps just a small hiccup. For me, the seats are so uncomfortable I'd be very hard pressed to return. And I did submit feedback to the restaurant in response to an email asking for feedback, and heard nothing back so I suspect no changes will be made. If you are tall (6 feet plus) and/or have generous hips, I'd honestly say don't bother going. If you're fine being uncomfortable for a couple hours, then go ahead and enjoy the food.

    Market cheese with Betty compote
    Leanne L.

    This is by far one of my favourite French restaurants in the City. Small, romantic, well decorated. Reservations are recommended. They have a covered rooftop patio with a great view. You do need to walk up a couple flights of stairs to get to the venue. The food is always good, I recommend the cheese plate and the Blanche negroni. There is free street parking and the service is always outstanding.

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    I've only been lucky enough to go here once but the service was wonderful and the food was amazing

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    Fabulous French cuisine and good customer service. Unique food items (France French food), and beverages as well. A European experience.

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    4.1(12 reviews)
    2.6 km

    Reservations at another restaurant fell through, and we were seeking something new with an…read moreavailable table in the next 2 hours. We hadn't been to Brasserie Bardot, but had visited other restaurants in the area. I love the idea of old mansions converted to restaurants, and this didn't disappoint. The decor was elegant while also bringing a casual feel to it. For a Saturday night at 7:00, the place was definitely not busy- but that said, it's a small place. The service was decent, possibly a bit slow. We had good company though, and we're not in a rush. All of our food, and dessert was quite good. I do find the menu lacked variety though.... I noticed that there were things in people's reviews online that were not on the current menu. Either it's a seasonal menu, or the menu used to be larger. I'm not sure. All in all, I will be back. I think sipping a wine on their patio on a hot summer day will be idyllic.

    This place shares a parking lot with Violinos Italian Restaurant. Cute little house transitioned…read moreinto a cozy, intimate restaurant. Ambiance and service were top notch, and I would definitely recommend this place for a date night. The seafood pastry is what I had, and boy was it delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the shrimp were so plump and juicy. The chocolate cake I had for dessert was very dense and chocolaty, but by the end, it was too sweet, but I finished it. Very enjoyable night and highly recommended!!

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    Normand's Restaurant

    4.3(85 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$$

    Came for a first visit here, and was greeted in a warm, friendly manner. Our Vodka Mules were…read moreserved immediately and just delicious. The music was beautiful, soft and very French. The gentleman who served us was attentive, knowledgeable and well. . . . he should be, turns out he's the owner! He busses his own tables, serves his customers and is all around a very amazing person. Try the Mushroom Soup - it's to die for, NOT KIDDING! You can try the white or rye bread with a red peppered flavored, whipped butter. So good :) Hubby had Free Range Pesto Chicken Breast over Linguini, while I had the Free Range Breaded Chicken a la Rousse (Stuffed with Salmon, white wine dill cream sauce) - - - save your pennies and just do it, visit here. To top off hubby's birthday we had the Sticky Date Pudding "served warm with ice cream, whipped cream & topped with hot caramel sauce" as per the menu, but it does not do it justice (picture included) I had the Terrine of Sorbets "layered black cherry, lemon, mango, served with champagne" - they actually pour the champagne over the sorbet, deeee-lish! I've included pictures of the sorbet, the sticky pudding and mushroom soup. Not the chicken dinners, as I was too busy enjoying it and felt a bit bad not staying engaged in the experience. EXCELLENT service, food and beverages!! ----- Do yourself a favor, and just go!

    Expensive. Great service. Well cooked food with fabulous sauces. great variety of specialty items…read moreand game. And I always look forward to november for game month specials. Free parking in the back. I love their pate dishes. The foie gras and goose liver are to die for. Yum.i could eat this all day everyday. The fruit preserves are always complementing the dish perfectly. The venison, steak, lamb, veal, and duck are always tender and flavourful. Some of these dishes are only daily specials so ask your server. The desserts are great too. I personally prefer the apple crisp. The chocolate mousse and creme caramel are a bit underwhelming but the crisp is very very good. At lunch they have great daily specials which are quick and u can be in and out in 40 min flat. Sitting by the window is amusing as well. Free parking in the back.

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    Normand's Restaurant - This is the view from our table.  Bleach container with pepper mill and a rag.

    This is the view from our table. Bleach container with pepper mill and a rag.

    Normand's Restaurant - Traditional breakfast - poached eggs and rye toast. Pretty decent!

    Traditional breakfast - poached eggs and rye toast. Pretty decent!

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    4.4(22 reviews)
    2.6 km

    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.

    Sundays are made for a gentle unwinding, with good drinks and delicious food as you wrap up your…read moreweekend. 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.

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    The Marc - Chocolate cake

    The Marc

    4.1(169 reviews)
    1.7 km
    $$$

    We have been talking about going to the Marc for years. We finally got to make this happen for…read moreValentine's Day this year. And I'm so glad we did. We had made a reservation far in advance as it was for valentines night. We were seated promptly and I got a corner table as requested, Thank you! The staff were all very attentive, pleasant and friendly, and never lingered too long. The restaurant was warmly lit and was mostly quiet but had some lovely relaxing/romantic music playing. I ordered a lovely glass wine, which turned into a second glass, closer to dessert and hubs had a fancy non-alcoholic drink he liked. The menu was a prix fix but I was pleasantly surprised with our options. There were 3 choices for each course. Our first course, Hubs ordered the Bibb salad with chicken skin croutons, such a unique and delicious idea. I had the pork rillette, which was like an amazing pate, with apricot gelee, mustard and crisp bread. This was absolutely incredible. Our second course, hubs had the duck with lentils and endive, every bite was simply divine. I had the steak with mushrooms, peas and asparagus, the sauce for this was amazing and the steak was so incredibly tender. Third course was dessert, hubs had the chocolate cake, which he said was very good. I had the "cereal milk" panna cotta. This dish was the hit of the night, so many components from the berries to earl grey tea gelee to the cornflake tuile. Nothing in this dish was overly sweet as may desserts are, but they all worked so brilliantly together in each bite. I could not stop eating it. The courses all came at perfect intervals, with enough time in between for you to want the next course. I often feel rushed at most restaurants, this was a lovely change. They were also perfectly portioned, so you have room for all three courses, unlike so many other restaurants. My biggest complement was that each dish I tasted was not only delicious, there was an intellectual component, and each bite made me think about each ingredient and how they worked together. I have never been to a Micheline star restaurant, I personally think these dishes would fit right in. Well done chef!

    I have no idea hoe there is a 4.7 rating... maybe diners have not tried other establishments in the…read moreCity. We wanted to take friends out for a nice dinner.. booking the day prior, most establishments had no availability... The Marc did. It's been 4 years since we last ate here... The red flags maybe should have popped up when we entered to an almost empty restaurant. SO to start... The Burrata was fine, not great.. just average (Try Pip for a really good Burrata) The Market Cheese for $14.00 is a complete joke. At least we thought it was.. you get 1 slice of cheese and 3 pieces of bread. The 4 of us looked at the waitress when she put it down thinking they made an error.. but no.. it is a $14.00 slice of cheese. The steak Tartare was decent. Their take is heavy on pickles but it is fine.. if you are looking for a less "tangy" tartare, skip as this is pickle and caper forward. The steak.. you would do better at Chop, Keg, Cactus Club or a variety of other places... thin, little flavour but ohhh the grill marks. My wife had chicken... it was chicken stacked on some beans etc. Not bad.. just chicken .. sauce was good but not "fine dining" The duck.... OMG the duck... my friend has never had duck so I convinced him to order it, He ordered Med and I ordered Med Rare... Both came out as 2 pieces each of Grey wet skinned, Medium (over) meat with a couple crispy wedges of overdone (Hard on the bottom) tomato polenta. The "Sauce Moutard" .... Well.... Maybe look online for a recipe.. Needless to say, my friend's 1st duck experience was sub par.. So for $500.00 (4 cocktails and wine were $150 of that), there are sooo many other establishments in Edmonton to select from... but you may have to book in advance. We could have taken them to Cactus CLub and had a better meal for less... Dissatisfied to say the least.

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    Duck with lentils and endive

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