Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Edmonton / Northern Alberta

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Edmonton / Northern Alberta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Happy and Olive

4.9

4.9 (588)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

An all day, everyday affair, this is a collaboration between the people
that brought you Red Ox Inn, Canteen and The Wired Cup.

Our mission is simple—build a community gathering place and
serve tasty food properly prepared from locally sourced ingredients,
pour great wine and cocktails, make great coffee and present it
with impeccable service.

The vibe is relaxing, the parking easy and the patio is simply perfect.
Happy and Olive is an Edmonton destination where neighbours,
friends, visitors, and families can eat well and connect.

Top review

Terry

Dined 6 days ago

Great menu, 3rd time at Happy & Olive in the last week and everything was first rate

Zula Kitchen and Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (305)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

Westmount

About the restaurant

A dining experience should always be about more than the food. This is the case at Zula where cocktail creation and wine curation receive as much attention as what comes out of the kitchen.

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Rob

Dined 4 days ago

I have been to Zula's 6 times. The food and service have been great every time

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4.8

4.8 (39)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Beaumont

About the restaurant

Farina invites you to experience the charm of an Italian trattoria in Beaumont. With warm lighting and the aroma of fresh-baked bread, our welcoming atmosphere sets the stage for a delightful meal. Our menu showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, made from the finest local ingredients. Enjoy hand-tossed pizzas and house-made pasta, each reflecting our passion for authentic Italian cuisine. Complement your meal with selections from our extensive wine list, and enjoy friendly, attentive service that makes every visit memorable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out with friends, Farina is the ideal spot to savor the flavors of Italy. Join us and see why Farina is Beaumont's favorite Italian destination.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 5 days ago

As usual our fine dining experience was special. It was our anniversary and Owner and chef Jay met us at door and mentioned our anniversary. After a great dinner with fine wine we were treated to a nice desert. Locals are missing out if they haven’t tried this restaurant.

Sorrentino's West

4.7

4.7 (1307)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Glenora

About the restaurant

Sorrentino's West is an Italian cuisine restaurant. The décor of the restaurant is classy. The dim lit ambience of Sorrentino's West makes it a trendy place to hang out, catch some TV and enjoy delicious Italian food. The family friendly environment at Sorrentino's West gives the place an inviting vibe. The food at Sorrentino's West is scrumptious and some of the regularly ordered items on the menu include Calamari, Penne Arrabbiate, Prosuitto Panini, Butternut Ravioli, Tortellini and Lasagne. The most ordered item on the kid's menu is Spaghetti and Meatballs. Out of these food items, it is the Calamari which steals the spotlight. For desserts, Mango Berry Cheesecake seals the deal. Sorrentino's West has a bar too. The wine selection at the bar is pretty decent. The bar service is fast.

Top review

Jacqueline

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, food and overall experience. One of our favorite restaurants.

Riverbank Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1395)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

St. Albert

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the city, along the Sturgeon River in one of the St. Albert's most iconic buildings - a victorian style house. Riverbank Bistro features fresh regional ingredients transformed to create new and innovative classics. Here at Riverbank, our mission is to give you tasty & honest food served up by your friends.

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Sue

Dined 2 days ago

Food, people and ambiance were terrific! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and evening.

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4.7

4.7 (1024)

CAN$30 and under

French / Canadian

Beaumont

About the restaurant

Chartier is a rustic, French-Canadian restaurant located in the heart of Beaumont, AB. The menu, created by Head Chef Tamara Solon, is an elevated take on rustic French-Canadian favourites; made with love, care, and extraordinary amounts of butter. Our food is for everyone. Not frilly and pretentious, just wholesome local ingredients that taste amazing and fill your belly.

Chartier was named the Best New Restaurant by Avenue Magazine in 2016, one of the top 10 Best New Restaurants in Alberta by the Globe and Mail, and made the long list for the Best New Restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine. Most recently, it was featured on Food Network Canada’s Big Food Bucket List starring John Catucci.

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Liliane

Dined 6 days ago

Me & hubby ordered the Orzo dish with chicken as the extra protein. It was absolutely delicious with layers of subtle flavours of varied mushrooms & peas. I had a on tap brew IPA, an excellent accompaniment to my dinner. Hubby enjoyed a glass of white wine. A memorable experience for the taste buds. Thank-you

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Popular dish

Sugar Shack Fried Chicken Sandwich

4.7

4.7 (276)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Windermere

About the restaurant

Flame & Barrel is a independent and locally owned restaurant in the Windermere Community.
🔥Delicious Food, Fine Wines & Good Vibes ❤️ Made from scratch & fresh👌Join us for dine-in

Top review

Tammy

Dined 5 days ago

Service is impeccable as usual! We enjoyed the steak & wine night special. Prepared to perfection 👌

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Experience

Monday to Thursday Specials

Experience

Weekend Night out at Flame & Barrel

Experience

Join Us for the Weekend and Holiday Monday Brunch.

BODEGA Highlands

4.7

4.7 (343)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bodega Highlands is nestled in one of Edmonton's most historic residential neighborhoods and steps away from the majestic River Valley. This has gained a reputation for being the perfect spot for a date night. With just 40 seats, this intimate space is moody and romantic. During the summer, snag a spot on the patio, and settle in. Our Spanish and Portuguese Tapas will give you a true european experience.
We want to be your friendly neighbourhood restaurant & kindly ask guests to observe a two hour dining experience on busy nights so we can entertain as many of our cherished patrons as who want to come in.
Our Patio is first come, first served. We are also taking reservations for up to 4 with open table. For any reservations larger than 4, please phone us at (780) 757-0137!

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John

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Little distance from city but easier to get in slick experience staff and great price compared to home Our dishes were good piping hot and pacing was good Prawns were simple and fresh needed some more zip croquettes slightly underwhelming as were the cheeks lacking in flavour manchego empanadas tasty good wine lost overall pleasant just not wow

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Popular dish

mixed paella

Hart's Table & Bar

4.4

4.4 (1254)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

Edmonton

About the restaurant

We are OPEN for walk-in dining, please give us a call.

Home Is Where The Hart is.

Meals are a time where we should set aside the stresses of the day, calm down, and just breathe. At Hart’s we know all about comfort. We’ve set out to create the “greatest neighborhood restaurant & bar”… a warm, relaxed social experience paired with a hand-made, locally sourced menu. And with food this delicious, we know it’ll be love at first bite. Our menu combines the very best simple yet ‘harty’ dishes that perfectly collide in our open dining & drinking space bustling with energy, warmth and interesting accents in every corner… wait till you see our ‘living room.’ Think of Hart’s as an extension of your own home or office, where you can come and go with ease, take in the atmosphere and just enjoy for yourself. So come on in and get comfortable, forget your worries. Relax. Enjoy the pause… you’ll be among friends at HART’S.

Top review

Cyndi

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Loved our visit! The food was great, the wine Wednesday was phenomenal and we had a wonderful time. We’ll be back!

The Glass Monkey

3.4

3.4 (1320)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The Glass Monkey is a casual yet elegant gastropub offering high quality fare with an outstanding wine & beer program in Edmonton. They bring together a diverse, internationally inspired and locally sourced menu presenting both tapas and small plates ideal for sharing as well as full meal dishes. The restaurant is located in a strip mall in Lendrum Place and has a long curving bar, large and interesting art pieces on the walls, and a general ease in the atmosphere. The Glass Monkey is a great place to go for a delicious meal and a relaxing atmosphere.

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SylviaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Unusual dishes such as fennel salad were large and tasty. Great selections. Helped with finding gluten free options. Good service.

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