I had never been here before and was excited about trying it out. I had heard good things about it, so looked forward to it. I work from 2300-0715 (RN) so had to make sure I had a nap before lunch as I had just come off shift. Seriously, it was worth it! We had the Calamari which was absolutely heaven on earth! Lightly battered, soft and buttery texture Not chewy (like so many other places). The half grilled lemon drizzled on the Tzatziki and Calamari took it to a whole other level. I was also VERY impressed with the size of the portions. My son-in-law, whom I have eaten with for 15ish yrs actually took home leftovers for the 1st time I have ever seen that! He usually can easily finish his food and have my daughter's leftovers, but they both took home food. They had the Risotto (1 chicken, 1 seafood) Me, I took home at least 2/3 of my Linguini Di Mare. The fire grilled prawns are amazing. The best part was that there is not only the the seafood on top (to make it look pretty) but seafood throughout the dish. My only peeves...my dish could have been a bit more saucy, as well as an offer of Parmesan cheese. Italian breadsticks would have been nicer than buns. The waitress was diligent about filling the drinks that were paid for but not my water (she said it was her 1st day...I cut her slack). Overall, I definitely would revisit the Sicilian Kitchen on Jasper Ave read more

Came here on a date night and was greeted right away. There weren't that many people when we came in which was great. To our surprise, the food portion was big so we were happy with that. It also tasted great so can't complain read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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A friend of mine and I were at the restaurant at 2 pm on April 8 celebrating my birthday. I used to work close by and frequented your restaurant often. The Diavola was my favorite dish and I loved it. The first shock was the price. $38 for pasta? I don't know what happened to your food quality and presentation but it was sadly lacking yesterday. The chicken looked as though it had been hacked any old way and was not juicy and tender at all. I had to dig to find any lobster at all. I was hugely disappointed with the meal. I will try to send pictures of the chicken especially. I'm afraid I will not be back until some changes are made. And will not recommend your restaurant either until something is done to change my mind. Do the right thing to keep a regular customer. Know what I mean? Regards, Lyn Miller read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Chicken just hacked up and should be tender and smaller more similar in size. - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Order this via DoorDash and was greatly surprised with the quality of food. Salad was simple and effective. The perfectly ripe tomato's, onions and arugula were the stars of the dish. The fettuccia pasta was fire! Really enjoyed it. Bread a bit stale but it's a throw in anyways. I don't care about cost of quality food so not sure if that's the most people's complaint ‍ read more

At the end of our dinner, our waitress added a $40 tip onto our bill and didn't even tell us. I tapped my card to pay, and was immediately confused when I realized I wasn't prompted for a tip. I wanted to correct the situation and make sure to give a tip but when I brought it up to our waitress she said she already added the tip, and walked away. We were a table of 3, with the bill at around $90. After her tip, I had paid almost $150. A 50% TIP!!!. Completely unethical and immoral practice. Always check your receipts. Was that even legal?? read more

This place is the place to go that has consistant tasty pasta ...for the last 20 years. The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable. They have a nice patio which probably has helped them through COVID. Our server was friendly but overly busy. So it was a little delayed with ordering, our water glasses being filled etc. My daughter and I decided on choosing two pastas for 30 dollars. My daughter picked Gnocchi - potato gnocchi with bacon, green onions, cream sauce parmigiano and the Ravioli - roasted garlic and mushrooms, rose sauce, parmigiano. While I picked the Penne alla Diavola -baby lobster, chicken, diced tomato, cayenne pepper cream sauce and the Linguini mediterraneo - Shrimp, sundried tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, artichokes, garlic, olive oil. The pastas came as a generous portion however I felt like for 30 bucks each plate we should have more of the fillings (ie shrip, lobster, etc.) rather than the pasta. All of the pastas were tasty though. My daguhter liked the gnocchi the best out of her two while I liked the penne alla diavola. However, if you don't want such a heavy pasta the linguini mediterraneo was good as well. It was in general a good experience but I think that maybe it is overpriced. 30 bucks is a lot to pay for pasta with not much extras in there. I would go back there, but it isn't on the top of my list. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Feels crazy that I never reviewed or tried this place. I had the shrimp penne alfredo, bruschetta, and tiramisu. My partner had the bolognese. All our food came out quickly and tasted great. Honestly the portions were so giant we ended up taking the pasta home! A nice problem to have. Service was probably the best part of the evening. It was very relaxed and nice. We went the last night before the lockdown so it was good to just chill and enjoy an evening out before having to stay home! read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - two plates of pasta - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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So incredibly disappointed. Made a reservation weeks ago for my sons high school grad..so really special occasion. Service was poor..had to wait 2 x for water to come around. Took 45 min for food to come out( we were a party of 7 so a bit patient) but a large party of about 15 seated after us and served faster than us. Food came and my younger sons order was wrong but he was hungry and didn't want another long wait. My gnocchi was gummy mostly with a few undercooked ones. For $28 I thought it was fresh made and was informed when I complained, that it was a bag. EW!!! The cream sauce was salty and appeared to have separated. My aged mother's penne tomato sauce tasted to me like canned. Several risotto orders were softer than expected and not hot. None of our entrees were hot. And I am pretty sure my Arrancini balls were frozen before.. they were quite dry-large- but dry. When the server did come around to ask about the food, she was behind me and I couldn't move around fast enough to get her attention. And really she left faster than anyone could respond. I was willing to pay the menu prices for good food( like another italian restaurant who does make delicious freshmade gnocchi ans arrancini) but really just don't bother offering it if you have to empty a bag. My grad said the pizza was good. So no offer of any kind to assuage my crappy gnocchi. So anyone who asked how was my grad day? GREAT UNTIL SUPPER! AND I tell them why. read more

As if the South End location didn't end up scaring me out of SPK for good. Sunday night with grumbling stomachs led us downtown in need of some sustenance. First thought was to visit Jang again but they weren't open so our next closest spot was of course SPK Downtown. I mean being on Jasper for so long, it's hard not to know how iconic and familiar SPK is. Offering more of a sophisticated dining experience with some traditional well rounded Italian dishes. The space is dated, with exposed brick paired with white leather back cushions, dark wooden tables and chairs layered with white linen tablecloths dressed with white paper on top. The space was trying to feel formal and sophisticated but the detailing didn't seem elevated. MUCH better compared to their south location though, so I'm fine. Service was amazing, she knew her food and definitely knew her wine. She ended up suggesting the Murcatto wine, a white wine, ended up really enjoying how light this was. She was also diligent in coming by throughout the dinner for refills and clearing plates and dishes. diligent and friendly service. Salsiccia - ($15) - Italian sausages with bell peppers and mushrooms mixed in with tomato sauce. I mean this was okay, the tomato sauce wasn't as flavorful as I'd want it to be and the Italian sausages weren't at all spicy. Bruschetta - ($10) - Felt like the crostini could have been toasted a little more for more of a crunch. ​ Insalata Arugula - ($9) - Way waaaay too much dressing. Balsamic is already super strong and this was swimming in it. We probably had a few bites each and didn't end up taking any of it home. Maybe just get it on the side or something but man, this was like balsamic shallot vinaigrette soup. Manzo - ($38) - We ended up sharing this as our main, the 10oz grilled tenderloin was actually two slabs of 5oz placed on top of each other. Which worked out well for us. We asked for medium rare and it came out perfectly. This was a really good piece of meat. The porcini mushroom glaze was an awesome accompaniment, thick enough to coat each bite. The truffle oil roasted potatoes are another thing completely! Boiled and then pan fried I suppose making the outer corners crispy and beautifully browned while the inside was moist and creamy. Not each piece was consistent in getting the same sear though. So, clearly between the two of us we over ordered. Ended up taking a bunch of it home for left overs and they heated up well, still tasted good the next day! Portions were huge, definitely didn't expect that much food but it seems like their dishes are meant to be more family style dining. So i'd say pretty good value. As for, would I recommend? Maybe just for the mains and a bottle of wine. Even with the friendly service and how delicious the manzo was, wouldn't be enough for me to come back. read more

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I was expecting the same kind of experience I get at the Saddleback location, but I was disappointed. Downtown spk the service was friendly but slow, and food was just ok. The tiramisu did not wow me and was a bit on the dry side. The chocolate cake was just ok. The dessert menu is much better at Saddleback location. The ambience - nice decor, but an angry customer yelled at the staff and dropped f bombs in front of my kids. The servers apologized, but unfortunately, this type of clientelle leaves me with a poor impression of the establishment. I won't be coming back to this location. read more

Went restaurant hunting and ended up here. There is a sign advertising free parking in the back, but I couldn't find any spots that didn't have a "reserved" sign for another business. So, I found some free spots a block away on the street. The inside is trendy, but not dark. The decor is quite unique, in the shape of large glass enclosures that cover each light bulb. This is something you probably won't see anywhere else. The staff were quick, cheerful, and friendly. No complaints there. The pasta dishes were mostly in the $15-20 range, which is quite reasonable. They have daily specials too, but I chose the rigatoni trapani, which was a cream sauce with portabello mushrooms. Very very tasty! So why not 5 stars? 1) the aforementioned glass bulbs were quite dusty. They're hard to clean for sure, but it's noticeable. 2) the buns at the beginning of the meal, while larger than normal, were of Superstore quality. I was hoping for something fresher. Overall this is a pretty decent place. Recommended. read more

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Our go to place to eat at when in the city. Quiet, comfortable atmosphere with friendly, professional servers and the food is amazing.

Exceptional! The ambiance was casual with a trending urban appeal. The lighting was romantic and the music was relaxing with modern EDM undertones. The setting was classy. Easily dressed up or casual attire would be acceptable. I ordered the Manzo as my main. The vegetables were warm yet still crisp. They were fresh and well presented. The potatoes were nice and crisp without being dry. The seasonings really added to the flavour. My steak was cooked to perfection, I ordered it rare and I am thoroughly impressed. It was topped with a porcini mushroom Demi glaze that not only amplified the steak but was the perfect addition to my potatoes. I paired my meal with a 9oz glass of Masi. For dessert I was torn between the tiramisu and the Dulce du Leche (dull-chA due Lee-chA). After speaking with my waiter, and suggesting I wanted something a bit less rich, he recommended the Dulce du Leche. When my dessert came he had also given me a nice size sample of the tiramisu. Both were exceptional and the tiramisu was not overly rich. However the Dulce du Leche did have a more mild flavour to it. I cannot say which I preferred. My waiter was on point as well, he was exactly where he needed to be when he needed to be there. He never asked me anything when I had a mouthful of food. (Thank you sir) There is free parking in the back of the building for patrons while on site. The bathrooms were a lovely piece of Italy, not the typical Italian decor we have learned to expect in our North American world but a true testament to Italian choice of material. Cement. You will need to see it to understand what I am talking about. I would recommend this place for a girls night out or a romantic dinner for two. Looking forward to returning. read more

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The pasta dish was good according to my friends, I had the salmon and mushroom risoto, the risoto was salty no mushroom flavors only slaty artificial vegetables stock flavor, the salmon wasn't fresh, the wine list is ok but overpriced, a bottle you would pay less than $15.00 at the licor store they charge over $45.00. The service was very slow but the waiters were nice, the table were dirty and dusty, I had to call someone to come and clean up for us. I will never go back there again. read more

I've been here maybe 7 or 8 times over the last few years; sometimes with a group of friends or a special event, but mostly it's with my boyfriend for our anniversary. We are always greeted so nicely, they are fast, clean, and professional. I like that the food comes really fast, the atmosphere is very warm and romantic, and the food is really, really good. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Calamari!! Damn it was so good here!! Such a fluffy batter, melt in your mouth, not over cooked dish! Our service at our table was epic! Did not have to wait long at all for a refill on my drink! Pizza had such a nice mix of everything to it! Spice was very nice to have to my dish as well. Finished everything off with a delicious coffee and call it an epic night!! There coffee was seriously Bomb!! The atmosphere felt very inviting and far from feeling like you need to be pushed out the door! Damn good time!!! read more

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You know you are a regular when you only order one dish from the menu and recognize the wait staff and hostess. I used to frequent the restaurant more often when I lived downtown but it's still worth coming to from outside the core. We had reservations for 5:30 and it was still early enough for the restaurant to be less than half occupied. When we left though, it was getting full so I would recommend reservations. I ordered my linguine with seafood, including mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid, in tomato sauce. For $17.75, you receive a huge portion of pasta and lots of seafood to accompany it. There was a bit too much sauce though but I don't mind when heating the leftovers the next day. The buns they bring prior to the meals aren't the best. I have had them served at room temperature but this time they were warm which was nice to melt the butter. I would rather have bread and oil but one doesn't come for the bread. Everyone at the table was happy with their pasta or pizza dish. I can't comment on the pizza as I've never tried it but it was large and nice thin crust. The atmosphere is dark and illuminated with candles. I saw couples on dates, friends enjoying a meal, and families with small children enjoying a great pasta meal. I will definitely be back and I'm pretty sure what dish I will be ordering next time! read more

I came here for lunch with my best friend on a Friday afternoon. We were looking for a place with a patio and a glass of sangria. Service was spotty to begin with - we had to wait exceptionally long to be seated and then again to have our orders taken, even though the restaurant wasn't overly busy. But to be fair it improved by the end. Ordered: - calamari - I found it just okay even though last time I had i quite enjoyed it. The dipping sauces - marinara and tzakiki are necessary. - margherita pizza - way too cheesy (and hence salty) for my palate. And needed more fresh basil - not just finely chiffoned pieces scattered over. This pizza was a big let down especially since I was looking for a pizza that was fresh and light and their interpretation of a margherita pizza did not meet that expectation. - sangria - yummy! Overall - not overly impressed this past visit with the whole meal and experience. I would probably go to Cafe Amore or Famoso for lunch if I'm craving a nice sangria and anything italian-related. read more

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The best Italian food I've had in Canada! We ordered calamari and pasta for dinner. The calamari was very fresh, and the tomato sauce on the side was delicious! I ordered Lasagna Bolognese, which was well cooked and very tasty. I would 100% recommend others to come and try. P.s. the complimentary bread was soft and fresh. I like them too! read more

Ambiance is really nice. Lights were dimmed and service was good. Its actually sort of romantic buy its good for groups too. Its our first time here and i couldnt make up my mind. I wanted to try it all. Luckily, they have combination pastas! Love love love my order! Penne gorgonzola and the feature ravioli. I prefer cream sauce and the featured mushroom ravioli comes with rose sauce. So the server offered to change the sauce for me! That is great service! read more

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This is one of my favourite places to go in Edmonton. I treat myself to a meal here every time I am in Edmonton since 2005. I have never had a disappointing meal or service. Portions are large I always have enough to take home. Warm buns are a perfect compliment to any entree. The tiramisu is rich, creamy and not too sweet. It was lovely with a latte. I will continue to eat here as often as I can. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Tiramisu and latte - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Every time I've been to SPK they never disappoint! Excellent service and food. I usually always order the Piatto Assortito - Where you select any two pastas to create your own combination. Great to try two pastas you can't decide on. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Bruschetta- I wish they gave you more but it is the perfect appy to split between two people - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I came back to SPK after a LONG absence. I found out the kitchen changed and having faith in the opinion of the person who told me, I chose SPK as my Friday night dinner. I wasn't disappointed with respect to the level compared to the first time I came. We came on May 27, 2016. It was a nice evening and one of our last Friday night "culinary adventures" :-) We started with the Calamari Fritti which were well prepared and not overly cooked (unfortunately, I still have the ones served at Buco in my mind, but thank goodness not on my tastebuds ;-) ). My companion then ordered the Penne Gorgonzola and I ordered the Linguine Granchi. Both were cooked well, al dente. I will say, the amount of food is very generous--I was quite full by the time I finished my linguine. This being said, I wanted to order dessert and ordered the Tiramisu' and my companion, the Zeppole Nutella. Both were tasty and a nice way to end our good, solid meal :-) I feel like the quality of pasta, anyway, has come up considerably since the first time I came here. Again, I always appreciate a good, solid place that does fewer things WELL versus having so many things on a menu that you wonder how many are in the kitchen tending to them all. I will be glad to come back in the winter if their menu changes for the season. Even it doesn't, it will be nice to come with friends as it is a nice place to come with a small group as well :-) read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Penne alla Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The restaurant has had a makeover in the last 5 years or so but the menu hasn't changed much. Why change a good thing? When I come here I either come for the Penne alla Diavola or the Cozze Gorgonzola. The penne has fresh baby lobster and chicken with the best cream sauce mixed with cayenne pepper and diced tomatoes. So yummy! The Cozze Gorgonzola mussels are so delicious! They are steamed in garlic, leeks, and a most delectable tomato cream wine gorgonzola sauce. I am drooling just thinking about them. This past Friday after work, my friend and I wanted to hang out on a patio and just chill. We were in the mood to relax, enjoy some wine and have a light dinner. I suggested this place knowing that the patio is wonderful and rarely busy, plus I wanted those mussels and I wanted her to try them too! The patio was open and we were seated by the hostess. Our server, Amy, greeted us and told us the specials. She was very attentive and friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered the mussels to share. I ordered the house pinot grigio to drink and my friend ordered a glass of sangria. The mussels didn't disappoint! I would have to say that this place makes some of the best mussels in the city. They have so much flavour to them and you get a huge bowl of them. I can't imagine eating all of those myself but I have a feeling I could manage. We were also served warm bread and we sopped up the scrumptious sauce with it. So good! The wine was good but the sangria was excellent. I would definitely order that again too. The patio is still lovely. It is especially romantic in the evening with the stringed white lights above. The restaurant itself is also very chic and modern with romantic lighting. I always feel like I am eating in style, however, it can get a bit noisy at times. A wonderful evening out and I look forward to my next patio date! read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Cozze Gorgonzola = yum! - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I was impressed by the Sicilian Pasta Kitchen. The food, service, and decor were tasty, speedy, and tasteful respectively. I had the Mediterranean Fettucini and it came with a riot of ingredients that presumably are Mediterranean in origin (olives, shrimp, artichoke). The serving size was large; I have quite a bit left over for lunch tomorrow. I shared bruschetta and it was fine. A three-year-old who doesn't like tomatoes liked the bruschetta, for what it's worth. The bread, on the other hand, was a bit disappointing. It seemed like a store bought roll, it wasn't warm, and the butter came in those little plastic packs. The three-year-old enjoyed stacking the butter containers, for what it's worth. There was a full bar, but since I was eating with some younger cousins I endeavoured not to get s**t faced, so I can't speak to the quality of the drinks. I will return. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Mediterranean pasta - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The Sicilian Pasta Kitchen has a new spiffed up name SPK, a chic interior face lift and a rockin' patio! Oh, but the food, thank goodness, has remained the same everyday Italian meals that Edmonton has come to love over the last 2 decades. It's worth a trip in just to see the super cool, over sized light bulb light installations that cover the entire ceiling. And on a hot day, the patio is cool under a white hot umbrellas and patio lanterns (queue Kim Mitchel!) I love all the pastas, the calamari is awesome, the pizzas good, but the crust could do to be a tiny bit more cooked to get that crunchy, fiery sear. It's not likely that you will have room for dessert, but if you do, think zeppole! read more

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A friend of mine recommended this place for the night before the 2015 Edmonton marathon. Who knew it was a good pick?! Pretty good! Carbs! Carbs! Carbs! Yay! One of my friends says it was recommended to her by the staff at the bed and breakfast she was staying at nearby. Any Italian fare, pizza, pasta, or otherwise, the night before the race would be ideally adequate and I did overhear people's conversations at other tables about the marathon. Whether it was race strategy or pacing, first time marathon versus trying qualify for Boston, the electricity in the air for race weekend was clearly evident! It was nice to be here. Sicilian Pasta Kitchen is somewhat of a casual restaurant, which was good. Nothing really fancy, but just good selections of food to discover, devour, and sample. Relishing good Italian fare is hard to find and the Sicilian Pasta Kitchen was pretty good. Although they had the usual Italian pasta dishes and pizzas at your disposal, they also had appetizers, liquor, and dessert to cure your hunger pangs. Not enough? Order more dessert! That probably would've killed me in the marathon the next morning, so I just didn't splurge. The overall experience here was decidedly average - at least for me. The ambiance was inviting and the decor was nice. Kind of loud, but I guess with it being race weekend, everyone was talking about the marathon or half marathon, whichever one they're attempting to do the next morning. The Sicilian Pasta Kitchen is very much in downtown Edmonton, conveniently located at 11239 Jasper Avenue NW. They accept credit cards and generally is a good place to be. The service was nice and one of the waitstaff helped us take a group photo outside the restaurant after we had finished up. It was kind of cool to finish dinner at 7pm and the sun was still up like it was mid afternoon. It was just crazy. The service was average. Not fast, yet not too slow either. They were busy that day when we arrived at 6pm, but thankful that we had a table right away instead of waiting around for someone to leave. I myself ordered the portobello mushroom and arugula pizza, with added chicken for $4 more to get in more protein in it. The pizza was rather light, so I pretty much took down the entire thing in one sitting. It was delicious and I just had water to drink. The pizza itself was drenched in the arugula, so it looked more of a salad than anything. Quite interesting to see such a sight! Glad I took a photo of it before devouring everything. The company I kept for the evening was nice and we talked about many things not limited but including other marathons we've done recently, what we have coming up, the traveling stories, and anything and everything we have had going on in our lives. With everything else that was going on in our lives, I'm glad that we all got together to share a meal here at the Sicilian Pasta Kitchen in downtown Edmonton. If you enjoy Italian food and don't mind the restaurant prices, feel free to discover and dine here at the Sicilian Pasta Kitchen. I probably wouldn't have come here if traveling solo, but i was glad I did with good friends and delicious Italian fare. Recommended if you are in the area. Support local! B+ read more

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How to lose weight easily? Just try some pasta at Sicilian Pasta Kitchen on Jasper Avenue! Severe food poisoning and minus 7 lb in 12 hours guaranteed! Went out for a dinner to Sicilian Pasta Kitchen and my husband got the worst food poisoning from pasta there. Looks like a stomach flue. Had a horrible night, and on the way to the emergency now. Taking leftover of that pasta to Consumer Product Testing Centre tomorrow, so stay tuned for the results. Please be safe my friends! Happy Mothers Day! Hope you are having a better one then me read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Want to lose weight? Ask me how! - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ate here a few times for lunches and dinners. Never found the wait to be long if you call in advance to book your crowd or if you come in small numbers like a pair. Service has generally been quick (to me my standard is 15 min before I consider it too long...it's a meal after all; not McDonalds). Portions are huge, which feels fair for its cost (I always end up eating half my pasta & have enough leftover for a full lunch the next day)... So that works out to be roughly $20-30 for 2 meals for me. A plus, is that instead of ordering 1 full main course, you can order halves of 2 different dishes. The tables are not too close together unlike some restaurants in the area. My group chose to eat here because they seem more family friendly...ramp up to entrance, and enough space to park a stroller. Ambience is like a dark modern restaurant, sleek but with paper tablecloths. Servers are friendly, fast & accomodating. Overall service & food quality has been consistent with my experiences here. read more

I visited this restaurant on an early Sunday afternoon for lunch so safe to say it was pretty quiet when we got there. Despite it being quite empty, the decor was very modern, clean and open. I quite enjoyed looking at the unique light bulb sconces and the open kitchen area. The wait staff was also very nice and attentive. The menu was extensive but not overly with all types of pizzas and pastas, seafood and meat dishes. They give you some delicious freshly baked bread to start, hot out of the oven which was very tasty. I'm not much of a bread eater but these were too good to pass up. I went with the spaghetti and meatballs while my bf went with one of their seafood pastas. The first thing I thought when it came to the table was "woah! These dishes are huge!". I will say, though the prices are a little more on the expensive side, they do make up for it in quantity. The portions were quite large and I had to take home half of my dish (and I can eat my fair share of food). My pasta was cooked well, not overly done on the pasta or sauce. The meatballs were also delicious and as big as my fist. They weren't the best meatballs I've ever had but I'd say a 3/5. I enjoyed it even more when I heated up the rest for dinner. My bf's seafood pasta was also tasty and came with plenty of pieces of seafood. The shrimp and scallops were huge and he got at least 6 clams and 6 muscles to go with it. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here, though it was a little quiet (it was a Sunday afternoon afterall). I would return if I was ever in the area again. read more

Was in the area last night so I decided to drop in and try out SPK. I really like the ambiance here. It could almost be considered a little dak...but the atmosphere seems quiet and indeed...romantic. The dim lighting shows through in my pictures! We settled on a Rosario Pizza, and a half order of Linguini Granchio. Pizza was great! Pasta...was good. Two iced teas brought the total with a 20% tip to ~$50. To be honest, I think that was a little much for an individual pizza and a half order of pasta. Will I be back? Maybe. But there are plenty more offerings to sample in town before I am. That being said...if you want a nice spot to take a significant other for a quiet night out...It is probably worth giving them a shot yourself. read more

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Service was good, however my Insalata de Mare (Salad with seafood) was just ok. Bland. The scallops were plentiful and correctly cooked, but the shrimps were very over-cooked and tough, the mussels were cooked properly, but a little fishy smelling "off". Got some grit in one. The shells were too tough & couldn't be separated to use as scoops for the flesh. Over-dressed, I forgot to ask for the dressing on the side. Not a single gluten free dessert on the menu, no sorbetto, no fruit or zabaglione. Disappointed. Service was good, food delivery was timely. That saved the rating a star. read more

I've been going here for years now and while it's reinvented itself over the years, one thing that this Sicilian Pasta Kitchen location is consistent about is the quality of the food. I really enjoy getting two different kinds of pasta on my plate and I rarely finish my full meal in one go, often meaning I have lunch the next day with the leftovers. Their salads are great as well, so if I have the space I totally go for a salad to accompany my pasta. But it's the pasta that makes me the happiest. Over the years I've really enjoyed the various pasta and occasionally pizza dishes that I've had here. Back in the early 2000s I came here with a group of 25 on Valentine's day, but I don't think they take reservations that large except for special events anymore, and certainly not on Valentine's day as that's simply too much work for the servers. Mostly I come here with a friend or two (and occasionally on a date or with family) and receive good service. The servers tend to know their job well and the ambiance of the location is great. read more

Just had a late lunch here with my husband. The restaurant was clean with a relaxed quiet atmosphere. Service was excellent with one waitress to about 6 tables. The menu is full on classic Italian dishes. I went with the crab and scallop with a cream sauce on fettuccine. It was light but filling. The plate was full enough for two for sure. We left to full for dessert but will be back because they have the best tirramiso in Edmonton. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Yum, yum, yum! I'm a mega Italian-foodie and this is one of my favourite places in town. The atmosphere in SPK is very cheerful, with the walls painted to resemble and outdoor street in Italy. I've always found the staff to be very polite and friendly, too. Pizza is here is OK, but a little weak on sauce. Stick with a pasta (half sizes available) or an entree dish and you won't be disappointed. Free bread, too, before the main dish comes, but don't fill up on it! Your order will be worth waiting for. read more

Someone recommended this restaurant and we stopped by here on that suggestion. At first glance, this restaurant is trying to emulate some of the trendy restaurants I have dined. Nice decor, staff were well dressed, and open kitchen to watch the crew make the food. However, once we placed our order, the one hour wait began. The restaurant was not packed and the kitchen struggled to get the food out to the tables. We received our complementary bread. It was fluffy, and warm Portuguese buns. That was all we had to eat for one hour while chatting and watching other customers waiting for their food as well. Our server apologized and said the kitchen was behind. When the food arrived, my rigatoni con salsiccia was decent. The pasta did not taste house made but the tomato sauce tasted good. There was also a good amount of mildly spicy sausage. Our server dropped off Parmesan cheese in a small metal container for the table to share. It looked like it was poured out of a Kraft grated Parmesan cheese container. For the prices the restaurant is charging for my $20 pasta and the ambiance it is trying to emulate, I was surprised there was no freshly grated or shaved Parmesan to be offered at the table. We skipped dessert after waiting so long for the pasta and pizza portion of the dinner. Our server was trying her best refilling water and drinks while we waited. However, I will try other restaurants first before coming back. It was a 3 star experience for the food. I had to take a star off for the slow kitchen service. I come from Vancouver where there are plenty of Italian food options so my rating is based on the many restaurants I have dined in. read more

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I love Italian food so SPK is a win for me. The service is always great, and this downtown location has a much more upscale-adult vibe going on than the south side location which is a more family-comfy style. The food at both of the restaurants is second to none. If you're coming on a weekend, be prepared to walk a bit for parking, as with anything downtown. read more

I really love this place and have always had a positive experience. We just ordered Dinner to go on the 5th and it was as great as always even though it was take out. My only problem was there was no risotto this time lol but I'm not pressed since we are still living in the time of Covid. Would definitely recommend and I will definitely eat there again, hopefully as soon as the risotto is back. read more

By the way, if you eat here and leave a review, the wait staff will attack your reviews instead of just apologizing and saying she gave crappy service. Christina D. Do better! :) read more

This is a good place for a romantic dinner, or a sassy time in the back or front corner of the restaurant having a good time. I not only had a good time here, but the staff made it an even better time. My date and I enjoyed some spicy sausage pasta and I can't remember what he had as it was a fun complicated name. But the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was friendly modern and classic. I would highly recommend this place if you want a date. But be careful as you may both be super bloated from the pleasentries of amazing food and good wine. I know I had a fantastic time! read more