Darling

Name: Darling
Address: 9616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6C 1S1
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (534)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

9616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1S1

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of Edmonton, Darling is a fun, casual dining spot where great food, wine, and company come together. Our menu is chef driven taking pride in crafting dishes that highlight the best of the season, blending flavors and influences from around the globe.

Our wine list is thoughtfully curated and always evolving, featuring unique selections that celebrate winemakers from near and far. We also feature local craft beers and cocktails.

Join us for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM, where we bring the same passion for food and hospitality to our weekend brunch menu.

You can find us at 9616 82 Ave NW Edmonton on Whyte Ave.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.darlingrestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Findley Ballantyne

Location
9616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1S1
Neighborhood
Edmonton
Cross street
96 street and Whyte Ave (82 ave)
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 534 people are saying

Darling reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Edmonton / Northern Alberta
Neighborhood gem
Edmonton / Northern Alberta
Great for fine wines
Edmonton / Northern Alberta
Contemporary Canadian
Edmonton
Neighborhood gem
Edmonton
Great for fine wines
Edmonton
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Darling offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious and beautiful dishes," highlighting the standout brunch and creative share plates. The wine list is "amazing" and the staff is "friendly and attentive." While some find portions small, the atmosphere is praised as "cozy and inviting."

534 Reviews

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Cody
Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Requested a patio reservation, which was not honoured. Service was a bit cold and slow. Food and wine were very good.
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Val
Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the patio as it was less noisy and a warm evening. The service was excellent and the food was great all the way around. The patio is very cute and comfortable but the table got quite crowded as all the sharable plates and wine came at the same time. It wasn’t a huge problem as we cleared one plate off onto our plates to make room. We had a lovely evening with wine, appetizer and 2 shared plates. We were totally stuffed so there was no room for dessert. Espresso and port topped off the evening.
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Richa
Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Hand written card for our occasion was very sweet. Loved the natural wines. For the quality and portion size of the food the prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!
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Lisa
Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked a table for my friend and I for her birthday. We requested the patio and mentioned in the reservation notes it was for a birthday. We got a great seat on the patio, and they even had an adorable birthday card waiting. We ordered all the small plates on the menu plus a few cocktails. Everything was prepared & served with care and heart. The dishes were delicious and beautiful. The service staff were friendly and engaging. We loved it!!
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Nancy VIP
Edmonton / Northern Alberta21 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The server was great and very patient with our group. The food seemed agreeable to everyone but no one raved. The surprise was $27 for a glass of rose wine! Parking was difficult even with carpooling and should be mentioned on the website to help first-timers find appropriate parking places. Not sure I’d make an effort to return as there other similar restaurants throughout the city.
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Melissa
Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb - visually beautiful and so delish! Our service was excellent and the atmosphere was so lovely. I expect to return to explore more of the menu.
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Wendy VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was awesome, service attentive. We will be back!
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Karen
Edmonton / Northern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The style is sharing plates, we ordered the croquets, salad and sea bass which was a lot of food. The salad was amazing - probably one of the best salads we’ve had. We will go back but take friends with us to sample more dishes and more reasonable portion sizes. Their wine list was excellent, a little on the expensive side but definitely worth it from a wine experience side.
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Colleen
Edmonton / Northern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit but not our last. The food and service was excellent. We shared the sourdough bread, asparagus, pasta and sablefish. Then topped it all off with the chocolate tart. We left feeling very satiated. Delicious!
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barb
Edmonton / Northern Alberta19 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Found the share portions small. I had chosen the wrong wine for the food chosen and was replaced with no issues. They were sensitive to my allergies but were unable to change any items so very limited choice from the menu Worth trying again
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Darling is rated 4.8 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

9616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1S1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
96 street and Whyte Ave (82 ave)
Neighborhood
Edmonton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Findley Ballantyne
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.darlingrestaurant.ca/

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