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    The Market Bistro

    4.3 (77 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Italian, Bistros
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Nicole R.

    My friends and I had a nice dinner at this French/Italian restaurant! I got the spaghetti bolognese and was satisfied with it. The interior has more of a modern vibe while the patio is like a garden. Service was a bit slow though.

    Dessert to go ! Yum  I got the vegan carrot cake and my son got the chocolate cake
    Angel R.

    We made a reservation which was a great idea as it's small inside and was packed . Boat was amazing! So kind and helpful , service was wonderful and the atmosphere was busy with everyone chatting and socializing . The food was amazing and I can't wait to go back

    Lasagna with salad
    Pat B.

    I want to first give a shout out to the young male host who worked his magic to get us a table for 4 without reservations. Our meals were so so delicious and good sized portions. I'll post pics so you can drool over them. I recommend this restaurant.

    Tirimasu
    Tina V.

    Came without a reservation for early dinner, but was able to be seated right away outdoors. Luckily they had heaters because it was getting chilly. The views were great! Service was great and the servers were attentive. Only thing was food took a real long time to come out. I got the special of the day, which was seafood linguine. They had ran out of the lasagna. The sauce was really good, but the clams and mussels were super tiny. The dish was still pretty tasty. Tiramisu was a pass and the flatbread was just okay. Not the best food I've ever had and the waiting was pretty long.

    Royce K.

    Had high hopes for this place it had good reviews I would say it was pretty good started off with the cheese board it was a very nice one had 4 kinds of cheese a spicey jam olives a beetand basil spread that was grate the onion soup was good not grate the broth was decent didn't have to many onions very little cheese lamb shank was dry it had good flavour gnocchi was not good service was just ok not very friendly I don't think over all I probley won't go back

    Menu June 2023
    Nancy T.

    Service was friendly, food was pretty good. I had one of the specials of the day, braised lamb shank served with pan seared gnocchi and rapini (broccolini). The shank was tender and tasty, and rapini nicely done. The gnocchi, however, tasted like it was made from reconstituted potatoes. Husband had the duck confit which was served with fingerling potatoes and rapini. Son had Penne Pollo and daughter had vegetable lasagna. All were given a thumbs up.

    Salad
    Sheila Z.

    Love the ambience in this tucked away restaurant in Canmore. Food was delicious and service spectacular!

    Exterior
    Sunshine M.

    It's a chilly night with snow gently falling, and a tall wooden building with light glowing out of the windows beckons warmly. Inside are jars of pickled mushrooms, beet pesto, duck pate etc that we purchase before we take our seats. Glad to pull our masks down and breathe openly, we peruse The Happy Hour and Specials which are great deals here. However, we had a yearning for mussels and egad! how wonderful that we indulged it. The mussels are EVERYTHING. Personally, I would make this dish larger and have it as an entree on the menu, not an appetizer. It comes with some fresh bread to mop up the liquid gold juices. We followed that with duck confit which was also very delicious and the sweetness of the candied pecans contrasted nicely with the salty crispy skin. The service was excellent, social distancing was well done. We will return.

    A great table under an open sky
    Victor P.

    I tried the Atlantic salmon and prawns, as well as their in-house chocolate torte, paired with a nice organic Riesling. The fish was a bit overdone and there could've been more than two prawns, but the flavours on the plate, the texture, and mouth feel were excellent. We were pampered by our attentive, friendly server, and we enjoyed al fresco dining on a sunny late spring afternoon with a gorgeous view of the mountains.

    Natalie T.

    We were looking for a place to get a meal on our way back to Vancouver and found this place on Yelp - and we were not disappointed! Atmosphere: The orange glow of the restaurant's lights gave off a very warm and cozy feeling as we were walking up to it through the snow and ice. It felt like a friendly, cozy place, and the decor really helped to add to the mood! Staff: Friendly and prompt. We felt very well taken care of. Food: There was a good selection on the menu, and all the food and drinks we got were absolutely delectable! My boyfriend even got an extra drink to go for the way back because his drink during dinner was so good. Sadly I do not live in the area - if I did I could see this being a place I would frequent. I rate this place as HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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    Food was good. Everything was quite clean, and the environment overall was calming. Had a discount because my friend was working there.

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    Excelente, el sabor, la presentación de los platos y la atención sin más que agregar, súper recomendado

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful meal. Tasty and well made. So many great options on the menu. Don't pass this one by.

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    Good food. Had the shrimp Caesar salad and pizza. Nice atmosphere. A more restful atmosphere than downtown.

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    4.4(217 reviews)
    22.2 km

    This place was one of the key takeaways for food on our Banff trip! Order the Seafood Linguine and…read moreCaesar Salad with a Espresso Martini for a drink. You are very welcome! We came here on a whim to find a nice place to eat as we were on our way to Lake Louise. We walked around town to find a place to eat and my wife loves Italian, so we tried to walk in at about 6pm. Luckily for us, there was an open seat (reservation are highly recommended.. it was packed). We were greeted by the waiter who gave us the choice of sparkling or still water. Fancy schmancy. We got the still house water. The place was packed, full, and a bit loud, but also romantic given the atmosphere and the views. Good place to take a date, but not a good place if you wanted a private booth/moment. I ordered the seafood linguine, and my wife ordered the spicy rigatoni alla vodka. We also ordered the little gem caesar to share, and she also go the coffee martini for her drink. I got soda. The caesar came out and it was one of the best caesars I had. It was presented by having two baby heads of romaine lettuce covered with caesar dressing. Very tasty and creamy. Very very good! Next time, I am going to order one for just myself! Only eating one baby romaine head left me wanting more! After the salad, the pastas came out and the seafood linguine was remarkable! Presented as a bundle of linguini with seafood on the sides, all covered in white wine/clam sauce. One of THE BEST seafood linguines I have ever tried! My wife's spicy rigatoni was spicy and had a kick (I am Thai so take that for what it's worth). My wife thought it was a bit too spicy for her, but overall the dish was meh. Reminds me of the pasta alla vodka at Cheesecake Factory, but without the sausage. I do believe if there was an option to add sausage, the dish would've been 100x better. The dish just got bland the more you ate it. And because of this, I ended up eating the rigatoni, and my wife ate the linguini lol. Just kidding.. kinda. We shared our plates :) I highly recommend this place. The rigatoni was nothing special, but everything else was spectacular. We were even contemplating going back there on our drive home, but it opened at 4pm that day, and that was too late on our schedule to wait. Nevertheless, we'll be back again!

    The ambience here is absolutely stunning! It was easy to get a reservation through Open Table and…read morethere was a lot of seating inside the restaurant. Below are the dishes we ordered: scallop crudo -- absolutely delicious! The scallops were so fresh and the sauce was so yummy. Loved the crispies on top (potato?). This was my favorite dish from our visit! winter squash pizza -- this sounded so unique so we had to try it! It was flavorful, and the star was definitely the crust!! The pizza crust is the best I've ever had; it was perfectly airy and light! rigatoni carbonara -- the rigatoni was a bit undercooked and the guanciale was overcooked. Overall, we did not enjoy this dish and would not recommend it. We were a bit disappointed about the pasta but enjoyed the other two dishes we ordered!

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    Inside of Lupo restaurant.

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    Took it too fast bc he couldn't wait to eat it!! Rosaline

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    Änkôr

    4.8(42 reviews)
    5.0 km

    After visiting this spot, my boyfriend and I had a post-review discussion in the car and without…read morehesitation, we both agreed that this is one of the best restaurants that we've ever been to. This was our last restaurant that we had the pleasure of visiting in Canmore, and we definitely ended up saving the best for last. I chose this restaurant as the spot to celebrate my boyfriend's 30th birthday because I wanted it to be special and it definitely delivered! First off, the service at this spot is impeccable. They truly hire professional, genuine, skilled, and crafty people here who really care about food and the experience. It was very telling and we wanted to highlight that observation. Secondly, the cocktails. During our trip, we were lucky to have Josh as our bartender and not only did he truly know the ins and outs of the liquor and the ingredients that he used, you can tell that he has really perfected the craft at creating a beautifully presented cocktail, and this was already noticed by the way he cuts an orange. The cocktails here were basically like an art piece and had some of the most creative presentations I've ever seen. My cantaloupe island cocktail even had an herb popsicle in it and the after noon cocktail had mint sorbet incorporated into the presentation too, which was none like I've had before. Food-wise, they start you with a complimentary palette cleanser, which was a mini donut topped with fennel and caviar, which was exquisite and enhanced the experience. We then chose the foie gras, root salad, and mackerel as our smaller dishes and the duck and cod as our main course dishes. I swear to you.. each dish that we tried, we looked at each other in awe because we were baffled that something could taste that wonderful and look so aesthetically pleasing at the same time. Our favorite was the cod main course, which happened to be the newest menu item at the time. We also got the baked alaska for dessert since we wanted to complete the entire course, and that was beautifully presented and flavorful as well. The main chef/owner, Danny Beaulieu, and his team absolutely killed everything on this menu, and we were even able to meet with the owner and to speak with him during our visit here. It was a truly lovely experience and we are big time rooting for the restaurant's success. We are really thankful that we were able to experience Ankor and appreciate the love, care, and effort put into this spot. We will definitely see you again and hope to be back soon! :)

    Food portions are extremely small!!!!!!!!!! The people there…read moreare very kind and professional No tvs unfortunately Small restaurant

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    Veal and mushroom

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    Graze

    4.0(234 reviews)
    4.6 km
    $$

    I'm a solo traveler and hiker. I like to stay in Canmore vs Banff...not just because this place is…read moremore affordable in general, but because of the people. You also get a wholesome feel of what local life is about. If this type of experience is what you're looking for, "The Graze" should be your #1 stop. I arrived at Graze before noon so I imagined it would be rather slow. Turns out this place was packed! (Literally every table was taken... woah!) I was greeted at the door by Logan and because it was just me. He asked for my preference first and then sat me at the bar. Loved that! It's one of the first places open early morning in Canmore that serves both drinks and a DAMN good breakfast! So, tbh if you are a group of 2+ and you want a good seat I'd suggest getting here before 10am. I suggest asking for Martha as a server. She's phenomenal. The service all around is 100%. Five stars without a doubt!!!

    What a wonderful find. There was plenty of seating, the Olympics was playing on the TV and they…read moreserve DELECTABLE gluten free food that is celiac safe. I'm the only person in my family who cannot eat gluten & here I could safely taste their food. My husband and I both ordered fish and chips. The fish was crispy & hot and the fries were good too. My kid ordered poutine with brisket. The gravy was also gluten free. Everything was fantastic, great versions of these classic dishes. The service was great from start to finish. We were greeted and seated immediately upon arriving. When I mentioned how excited I was to see gluten free fish & chips, the server was proud to share that they have a dedicated frier for celiacs. When we were ready to go she had the plates cleared & a check instantly. It was a perfect lunch.

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    Great atmosphere!!

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    CASTELLO ITALIANA

    CASTELLO ITALIANA

    4.1(39 reviews)
    20.6 km
    $$$$

    If you're staying in Banff or just passing through, Castillo Italiana at the Banff Springs is…read moreabsolutely worth the stop. My wife and I went for dinner on our last night in Banff, and it was one of those meals you walk away from genuinely impressed. On the advice of our server, David, we started with the focaccia bread and meatballs. Both were spot-on--simple, flavourful, and exactly what you'd hope for from an Italian kitchen that takes its craft seriously. David clearly knew the menu well and didn't steer us wrong. For mains, we had the Lobster Carbonara and the Lasagna. The Carbonara was rich and full of flavour with a generous amount of lobster, and the Lasagna had that classic, comforting depth you want--no shortcuts, just solid cooking done right.. We learned Chef Tony, Who is of Italian heritage, learned much of his skills from his Nona. What really stood out was the service. David made the whole experience easygoing and enjoyable. Professional, attentive, and genuinely helpful without being over the top. He's the kind of server who elevates a night out simply by being good at what he does. David told us he had been in the area for 15 years and his level of service shows just that. Overall, the food was phenomenal--exactly the quality you expect from a Fairmont property--and the atmosphere matched it. Castillo Italiana delivered a great evening for both of us. Highly recommend! Dress up or dress down - They'll look after you either way!

    First off, I'd like to say the service was impeccable! The attention to detail and the effort the…read morestaff made to ensure we felt comfortable really stood out. To top it off, the food came out fast, fresh, and hot. I was exhausted and a bit hangry, so I couldn't fully appreciate the taste of everything we ordered. That said, the dishes that stood out were the seasoned lamb chops, the big prawns, and the fried calamari were all very tasty. Their special lobster carbonara was disappointing, although the lobster itself was good. By the time the food was served that evening, after a full afternoon of activities, it was more about refueling than indulging.

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    Bow River Falls - A short walk from Castillo.

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