We were lucky enough to enjoy the tasting menu at Uccellino after a long day of meetings. It was…read morethe perfect way to unwind, slow down and recover from the day. I started the meal with the Don Vito cocktail, a spirit forward sweet concoction of Cognac, Bourbon and Limoncello. Immediately felt like it set the perfect tone for dinner. The tasting menu started with four appetizers, the Arancini, Goat Ricotta Crostini, Insalata Siciliana and the Culatello. My favorite was the arancini as it was packed full of melty cheese with so much flavor. The culatello was a crowd favorite and the crostini was a great palate cleanser. For secondi we had the Truffle Gnudi and Paccheri. For people who like meaty flavors go with the paccheri, but I liked the light cheese and truffle of the gnudi. By the time the Pollo Al Mattone came around, I could only manage a mouthful of the succulent brick chicken and the fresh cabbage salad as I was so full and would need to be rolled out of the restaurant. We ended with the Chocolate Budino, which was dark, creamy and delicious. A great tasting menu at a great price, especially compared to Toronto prices!

Had reservations on a busy weekend. We were seated right away and the service was excellent the…read morewhole meal long. The brick chicken and the panzanella were outstanding. The appetizer with the cheese on toast was so much more flavorful than cheese on toast should be. Our companions had a pasta dish with sausage and it was amazing. If I lived in the area this would be a favorite to return to often. I like that the bartender just works on drinks for servers and there aren't patrons directly ordering drinks from him to slow the service.

My son celebrated his engagement here, and from start to finish, the owner Cristo and his team were…read moreexceptional. They were accommodating, kind, supportive, and provided outstanding service. The food was phenomenal--full of flavor and truly authentic Italian. It was a wonderful evening, and having the singer added a special touch that made the night even more memorable and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone at Amore Cafe for creating such a beautiful and unforgettable celebration for my son, his fiancée, and all of our guests! :)

My friend & I celebrated her birthday at Cafe Amore. Neither of us had been there before. Everyone…read morewas very accommodating. Exceptional service &food was excellent

Bottom level was 40% full 7PM on a Tuesday night. Upstairs was booked for private event…read more Server was professional if not a little stiff. Place has "very fancy" feel and would be good for special events/celebration dinners. Free bread to start was fine but not the best I have had. I prefer mine with butter but the oil/vinegar is probably more typical. We tried the: Calamari: 10/10, great texture, loved that we got 2 sauces to dip in. Fettuccine Tavolino (cheese wheel pasta): 10/10. Boyfriend was not too full after. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Nice cheesy creamy flavor. Ravioli Alla Zucca: 9/10, I can't remember if there were 6 or 7 ravioli in the dish. Very pleasing presentation. In my opinion too many sundried tomatoes. I love that it comes with sundried tomatoes as that added some great tang/flavor. Ravioli themselves were perfectly cooked. Brown butter sauce was excellent and wanted more. Creme Brule: 9/10, exactly as expected, definitely enough to share between 2 people. Affogato: vanilla gelato was 11/10 good to me but boyfriend didn't like the flavor. We both agree the espresso was excellent. Very small portion (too small to share!). Free cookies at the end were fine. Overall food was excellent and I'll be back but to try something different on the menu.

What a lovely evening! We've had some of our best dining experiences in old homes, and thankfully…read moreonly a couple clunkers. This was one of our best! Violino, in an old home, its staff, and the food exceeded our expectations. We will most certainly be making a reservation the next time we visit the Oilers hometown. Damn that was good! Ushered upstairs, didn't really get a chance to take it in, so will be sure to stop and look around next time. The complimentary bread was great, the martini's good although one glass had far more than the other. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese, and although quite different from what we make at home, was excellent! K had the Alfredo flambé which was fired up tableside. It seems to be a popular option as it happened 6 or 7 times while we dined. They also don't soak you for the privilege of the tableside presentation. It was a little cheesy for K, but excellent nonetheless. Our server Eugenia from Hamburg was excellent, she can serve us anytime. She was attentive, and her timing was exceptional! We plan on making a reservation the next time we are in Edmonton. Top notch experience!

Came here for Valentines day set dinner menu. Sourdough…read morestarter bread was so hard and dry. Shrimp were 10/10. Arancini 10/10. Crab ravioli was fine 8/10 (pasta itself was great but the filling was underwhelming), but scallops served within was 10/10. Raspberry mouse was so-so to me 7/10, but boyfriend loved it. Drinks: Holy Water was surprisingly very weak in overall alcohol flavor and taste Pink Lady: also very weak in flavor but lemon sorbet in it was good. Overall they have amazing pasta here and its a nice date-night place.

Authentic Italian cuisine and delicious wood-fired pizza…read more We had the Saint Michael pizza which has black truffle oil, porcini cream sauce, fior di latte, crumbled Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms with a rich white sauce. It was spectacular. So flavourful and aromatic. We also tried the carbonara, which was amazing. It had pancetta, pecorino cheese, crumbled Italian sausage and chili oil. If you like your pasta softer, make sure to indicate that, as they do most of their pastas "al dente." It's a family restaurant that uses local artisans and locally sourced ingredients when possible. Plating was fabulous and the service was amazing. This restaurant is located in South Edmonton and has very unique, lovely murals on the ceiling. Would definitely recommend!

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.

Loved the upscale atmosphere, and the service is impeccable…read more The owner is around keeping things running smoothly, always friendly and professional, there to offer greetings, which is also why this business is a hit success. Like a truly experienced business owner, he can be having all kinds of challenges thrown at him, and he just keeps rolling, never skips a beat. I'll definitely be back for the virgin basil strawberry smash and the excellent prawns. They were happy to make substitutions to make the pasta dish exactly what I had been dreaming of. (The only complaint is that the scallops were tiny and not what I expected since I'm use to the big kind. I'd add more seafood for the price, is the only thing I'd change!) After my first time, I can't wait to try more of their food in the future! Make sure you bring your family and friends to enjoy this local treasure! Be sure to take a cab so you don't have to worry about parking, especially if you are staying nearby at the Westin! (Walking distance) Reservations are a must have here, however they will find you a seat at the bar if they can't find you a table! Very accommodating! Can't wait to visit again! The house shot is also to die for! Thank you Bianco for a wonderful evening experience.

Place was 50% full Saturday at 2PM. Gender specific bathrooms with stalls…read more Place feels very classy and professional. Server was nice but never refilled our table water even after we moved it a couple times to be within her view of the table (my friend swears he saw her see us move it to the edge of the table too). Rialto Float cocktail was nice if you like Pisco. Royal Jamaican Ginger beer was good too. Olive Calde - large portion for price. Olives were fine. Calamari - 10/10 delicious, dips were great too. Gnocchi with pancetta - 10/10, surprising filling and even though the Gnocchi were huge chunks they were well cooked. Waitress recommend Campanella Aragosta - 7/10. If you like spicy it's fine but otherwise the flavor is actually very bland. Pasta itself was unique and well cooked. Large portion. Beef Brisket Agnolotti - 7/10, 8 large ravioli filled with brisket. Sauce was good, ravioli were well cooked but brisket inside was pretty underwhelming. Friend who got this dish was ++ hungry still after and said he would order something else next time for the price. Funghi Cipolla - 8/10, it was as expected. Ricotta cheesecake - cheesecake itself was great with the ricotta taste but crust was soooo bad. So overly thick and dry and considering our waitress failed to give us water the entire meal it was impossible to eat (so dry). Date cake - Unfortunately they didn't have gelato as was advertised on the menu to go with the cake so whipped cream was substituted. Was told this only after we ordered and friend asked for the flavors of gelato. Cake had a few uncooked flour lumps. Flavor was fine but not as flavorful/spice-heavy as I hoped. Sprouts on top looked really messy but tasted fine. Overall not a seamless experience as I would have expected from an establishment of this caliber.

Food is always top notch, prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and helpful when…read morehaving your order for special dietary needs. We love this place.

I love the food here. I love the casual dining in the lounge area and enjoy the more refined…read moreexperience of the dining room as well. The wine selection is great, the restaurant is usually pretty busy but we are always taken care of. I love the community vibe and the subtle seasonal changes to the menu to celebrate garlic or mushrooms, or whatever. It's always good! I love that it is close by our home here in Stony and the pizza is artisanal and unique. It's our go to to celebrate with friends, a date night out or when we're out and about and it's too late to start cooking. I highly recommend!

The absolute best pasta in Edmonton. The portions are HUGE, and the taste is exceptional. I go in…read moreknowing that my leftovers will be a full meal worth! The service is always wonderful and quick, even when they're busy.

Pazzo Pazzo is a great place for dinner after work, or before a game or a show. The service at…read morePazzo Pazzo was good, and the staff were friendly. However, at times, it felt like the service was a bit slow. The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere, which is nice for a cozy dinner. We ordered the Bruschetta, Penne Pazzo, and of course the Tiramisu! I must say, the quality and taste of the food hasn't changed in the last 10 years. It's still delicious, and the portion sizes are quite generous. Pazzo Pazzo is easy to access, with an entrance right off the street and low tables for comfortable dining. Street parking can be limited, but there are parking lots nearby, so you should be able to find a spot.

Excellent service, great food, and big portions. Be prepared…read moreto take home leftovers. Free parking.

Outstanding flavourful food-- generous portions and fantastic service! Easily one of the best…read moreItalian restaurants in the Edmonton area!! Try their bruschetta-- you won't be disappointed-- pastas and chicken parm are rockstars! Highly recommend!

This was hands-down, one of my top three favourite dining experiences in Edmonton. Everything was…read moreabsolutely outstanding from the moment we arrived. Our server was helpful, seemed to always appear at the exact right moment and had wonderful recommendations. We started with the Olive Calde which was served warm- marinated Italian olives, bell peppers, roasted garlic, pepperoncino, EVOO, pan-fried focaccia which was divine. The oysters were lovely. We opted to share a few dishes-a ricotta gnocchi dish, the short rib and the chef's special which was 3 risotto seafood lobster pieces. Plus the Brussel sprouts which just get them! Everything was fabulous. It was a perfect dining experience and even though I live on the opposite side of the city, I eagerly await my next visit soon.

It's been years since my last visit to Vivo Ristorante. We came with a group of 14, on a Saturday…read moreevening, to celebrate a special occasion. Rented out the private dining room (5pm/8pm options) which required a $500.00 deposit. We customized our own $78.00/person set menu. 22% automatic gratuity is added on top. If you bring your own cake, they charge $3.00/person. Our waiter, Jordan, was excellent. We ordered two Bollini pinot grigio ($55.00) and Il Bruciato DOC ($75.00) wine bottles. For food, there was black tiger shrimps, scallops, risotto, rigatoni (not al dente), brazino (sea bass was the best dish of the night) and short rib. The vegetables (carrots, brussel sprouts and oyster mushrooms) were impressively small. Three small bowls for the entire table. We ordered another brussel sprout ($16.00). They also charged $2.50 for hot water. Food was okay but nothing memorable.