This is a fantastic restaurant right in the downtown area of the city! Great tapas-style dishes,…read moreand a fun and fairly casual vibe. The dishes are great to share. I was in a group of 7 and we were able to get a reservation one week ahead which was great (it was a Monday). I wish I had photos of the food but we started eating everything as soon as it got served! A few standouts were the caprese salad, the octopus, the paella, and the pastas!

The service was incredible! I have never had this kind of service. Our waiter went over and beyond…read more A great ambience with a variety of different areas to enjoy your meal. We choose the Come Dine With We did the family style menu where you get to sample a variety of dishes. I highly recommend doing that! Shout out to Cory, Chef Lino and Skippy for an amazing dining experience!

Friendly staff, excellent food. Clean and bright. Second time.e here for us and we quite like it!read more

I tried the half pack from Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken in Windermere a while back, which…read moreincluded Half Chicken, 2 Kebabs, 4 Whole Wings, 2 Regular Sides.(Vegetables and Fries were the choices as Corn was not in season). The overall value was okay. The grilled half chicken and wings tasted fairly nice at medium spicy level but was a bit too dry/chewy. The kebab stood out the most and is worth trying, so I'd give it 8/10

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

We had a great time with friends at Bodega. It is a small intimate restaurant where the wine flows…read moreand the food comes out in waves. Our server was good. The food was excellent. It is a great place to share a bunch of items with friends. Two of my favourite things are the boar cheeks and the piri piri prawns. I also love the sardines but our friends weren't so eagar to have them. So what we ordered was a wonderful bottle of Portuguese wine, boar cheeks braised in red wine, topped with crispy onions, patatas bravas -fried potatoes, spicy aioli, piri piri prawns with piri piri aioli, robalo -European seabass fillet with olive oil, sea salt and lemon, and Spanish pork sausages with puttanesca mustard, baked Portuguese baguette and butter, and smoked duck carpaccio with truffle oil, arugula. Everything was delicous but the standout for sure was the seabass and the smoked duck carpaccio. I think that I should try a few new dishes each time I go. You will never know what will be your new favourites.

We visited Bodega, a cozy spot tucked into a small, family-oriented neighborhood. We went with our…read morefamily and some of the staff. Although we arrived a bit late, and the baby wasn't fully at ease, we were able to step in and out comfortably since the space is so intimate. I'd say it might not be the best place for a baby due to its size, but the food was outstanding. We tried a bit of everything: bore cheek, meatballs, calamari, Brussels sprouts, bone marrow, mussels, patatas bravas, and bacon-wrapped dates--each one a standout. For dessert, we couldn't resist and ordered the whole menu--every bite was delicious. We also enjoyed a bottle of wine that paired perfectly. Despite the baby's fuss, we thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant flavors, the warm atmosphere, and the attentive service. We'll definitely be back!

I have been to a nandos before, but could not really remember when or what I had, so this was like…read morea new experince. Came for lunch and had the chicken rainbow bowl. Ordered medium spicyand with chicken thighs. At first I thought med was not very spicy at all and I was disappointed. Then I remembered there is a selection of sauces to add. So I added some standard peri sauce and it was great. The rainbow bowl was a mixture of good things with different textures and temperatures. Very good. Can't wait to go back

Great place for when you're craving flavour-filled juicy chicken! It's spicy and there's additional…read moresauces if you would like. Their sangria is amazing! I want to recreate it but haven't been able to find a recipe. The vibe is nice. It's a sit down place but you order and pay for your food first. My go to is their chicken thighs!

I've been to Nando's a handful of times in different places and I've always been satisfied with…read morewhat I order. I got the 1/4 Chicken Leg basted in the Lemon & Herb Sauce and Peri Peri fries. We came in for lunch and it was a little busy but there were still plenty of tables to sit. The chicken was great. I loved the flavor, it had a nice subtle crisp and nice tang from the lemon. I enjoyed the savory and acidic/citrus combination. Wait time wasn't long, our chicken was hot when it arrived to our table. They had a bunch of sauces, the Peri Peri sauce with garlic and medium spice was the one we brought to our table. And I'd bring this over again, I really liked it. Service was helpful and they got to us right away when we arrived. All in all, I have no complaints. It was delicious.

Delicious egg tarts! Juicy flame grilled chicken with assorted tasty dips. Amazing sangria. Stellar…read moreservice! I was very impressed with this place. Once I walked in it was a nice open space with a takeout area and dining area. One thing I was soooo impressed with was that the sangria was actually really really good! I'll have to order it every time. I was able to share quite a few dishes and my favourites were the garlic bread, the assorted dips for my chicken and those unbelievable tarts. The timing of dishes coming out was perfect. It was paced well with plenty of time to mingle before the feasting of chicken. The olives were surprisingly delicious. I also loved the cute chili oil the hummus was served with. All of the sides were very tasty and went perfectly with the chicken. A sharing platter easily feeds 4 people and with our appetizers and desserts our table of 5 left stuffed. The portions are deceivingly large!!! I was able to try all three desserts and everything was so delicious. But those tarts are so perfectly rich and delicious. When I got mine, they were piping hot and sooooo oozy. I loved it and wish I could of taken some home but they ran out. Too bad. Bc I was gonna buy a bunch for home. The service here was top notch. The waiters really went above and beyond to get everything quickly after we asked for anything. It wa so impressive. Nandos is on my list to come back to again bc today's visit was awesome in every way.

Had the chicken cesar wrap. Too much dressing. It was drowning in it. Could only pick the chicken…read moreout to eat. So sad. I qlso asked for med spice.. wrapper said mild. Won't be back.

The service was attentive if a little hesitant. I discovered this place is Halal but has a fuzzy…read moreidea about gluten free. They suggested I eat the meal with no flavouring, or salad dressings but I suspected correctly that it would have been bland indeed without salad dressing or peri peri sauce. I hadn't realized it was a chain until I arrived. It was a bit pricey but if I were in an airport I would happily choose it over other chains. The atmosphere was similar to a Subway or Burger King. No bar service.

I had a great experience at Barcelos. The food was very flavourful, especially their peri peri…read moresandwich! The staff were also very friendly and welcoming.