Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Edmonton / Northern Alberta

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bar Henry

5.0

5 (27)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Edmonton

About the restaurant

A Northern Italian Aperitivo Bar, serving fantastic cocktails, snacks, and a small, curated Italian wine list. Join us for our Happy Hour (Aperitivo) from 3 pm to 5 pm!

We keep space available for walkins! Feel welcome to drop in if you are unable to find a reservation!

Top review

Danielle

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Service is amazing. Drinks are amazing. Food is amazing. Space is amazing.

BODEGA Ellerslie

4.9

4.9 (502)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bodega Ellerslie, our first Edmonton location south of the River Valley, is just 15 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport, steps away from Blackmud Creek and surrounded by numerous hotels and head offices.
Our Ellerslie location is the perfect spot for a speedy lunch, drinks afterwork and a night out with friends. With just 60 seats, this space is bright, dynamic with all the little details our properties are known for.
This summer, snag a spot on the patio, and settle in - small plates and paella to share will transport you out of the suburbs and into Spain. This is a friendly neighbourhood restaurant & we kindly ask guests to observe a two hour dining experience on busy nights so we can host as many of our cherished patrons as possible.

For groups over 4, please phone us at (780) 884-5916

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Stuart

Dined 5 days ago

Always great… great service, great food, great environment. Not cheap, but good value because the quality is worth it.

Tzin Wine & Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2513)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

TZiN Wine & Tapas has been voted Edmonton's #1 Tapas Restaurant in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 and one of Opentable's Top 100 restaurants in Canada in 2017, 2018. 2019, 2020 & 2021. We offer an eclectic array of tapas for sharing and an ever-changing wine list which is offered by the glass, half glass or bottle. Our environment is intimate and welcoming. We invite you as friends and treat you like family.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES WITH LESS THAN 6 GUESTS. PLEASE CALL TZiN TO INQUIRE ABOUT LARGER GROUPS.

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Blake

Dined 2 days ago

As always, Tzin delivered on everything we have come to love and appreciate. Exceptional people, food, wine, service and atmosphere. One of our favourite places to dine whether for a special occasion or a regular night out.

Ernest's at NAIT

4.9

4.9 (1393)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT has been aptly described as the "jewel in the crown" of Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts in the School of Skilled Trades. Ernest's decor is described as "understated elegance". Tasteful compliments of cherry wood and brass highlights, a beautiful rock feature wall, muted lighting and attention to detail provide the room with a distinct corporate ambience. Critically acclaimed and numerous accolades identify the "haute cuisine" prepared by second year Culinary Arts diploma students as "outstanding". OpenTable diners voted Ernest's top 100 in Canada for two consecutive years. Seasoned chef instructors emphasize the importance of using high quality local regional products. Mastery of traditional cookery combined with contemporary artistry has resulted in a truly electric cuisine. Elegant service is provided by eager Culinary and Hospitality students. An emphasis on etiquette and authenticity is encouraged through the guidance of professional mentors.

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Millicent

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

The food was excellent and we enjoyed our lunch. We are always surprised by how many people we encounter who have never dined here or for that matter never heard of Ernest's. If you are looking for a delicious and creative fine dining experience at a reasonable price we would highly recommend this spot. A bonus is that you are supporting the advancement of the culinary training of future chefs. It's a win win.

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백정 Baekjeong Korean BBQ House Mayfield

4.9

4.9 (176)

CAN$51 and over

Korean

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Baekjeong literally means butcher in Korean which is a name we hold proud of.
We proudly serve only the finest cuts of Premium Alberta Sterling Silver meat which prepared by 15 years experienced butcher. Every table features a built-in grill (use gas) to allow you to dine at your own table.

All meat orders are accompanied by bottomless Korean style salads and vegetables. Combo meals have a choice of either soybean paste soup, kimchi stew, steamed eggs, soft-tofu soup or corn cheese.
Our relaxing atmosphere and juicy dishes make Baekjeong a perfect place to hold all kinds of parties and gatherings. Please reserve a spot a head of time for parties of eight or more.

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Rosaria

Dined 5 days ago

I love this place! Host is so nice, servers are working hard and keeping up with our needs. I love visiting every time and look forward to my next visit!!

백정 에드먼튼 Baekjeong Korean BBQ House in Edmonton

4.9

4.9 (185)

CAN$51 and over

Korean

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The best authentic Korean BBQ Restaurant in Alberta
We proudly serve only the finest cuts of Premium Alberta Sterling Silver meat which prepared by 15 years experienced butcher. Every table features a built-in grill (use gas) to allow you to dine at your own table.

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Realyn

Dined 6 days ago

Good friendly staff.. yummy food.. nice restaurant

Bar Bricco

4.9

4.9 (484)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bar Bricco is a vibrant Italian wine & spuntini bar situated in the heart of downtown Edmonton. We offer small plates, handmade pastas, and an exclusively Italian wine list. Our menu is inspired by the diverse regional cuisines of Italy. We recommend asking your server for suggestions and sharing a variety of dishes! Or have our Bricco Selects option and let us choose for you! Reservations available. Walkins welcome.

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Bea

Dined today

outstanding service, extremely fast and delicious food. we got the feature steak skewers which were pricey but so incredibly worth it. we also got the pollo fritto, charred broccoli, and agnolotti. everything was so savoury and comforting, and the chocolate truffles at the end with a little amaro nonino sipper was the perfect way to end the evening. we were there for an hour and a half and were reassured to take our time and just enjoy everything. our server, rachel, was the perfect blend of relaxed yet attentive, entertaining, and laid back but knowledgeable. we will be coming back, even if just for agnolotti alone!

vivo ristorante - Westend

4.9

4.9 (1988)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

vivo is where Italian comes alive. We relish the enthusiasm and joy with which the traditional Italian meal is prepared and delivered, and seek to recreate that experience for every guest. Our open kitchen showcases our chefs preparing fresh and local ingredients.

When you join us for dinner, expect it to be a relaxing evening lasting a couple hours over several piatti (courses). Your table comes alive when we present a variety of large offerings on platters or bowls within easy reach of all.

A classic Italian pranzo (dinner) usually beings with a variety of antipasti (hot and cold appetizers), followed by one or two primi (usually a hot pasta, risotto, gnocchi or zuppa). Next your table will share a secondi (entrees) served on a platter combined with your choice of contorni (vegetable side dishes). Italians often complete their meal with un dolce, un caffe, or un digestivo (dessert, espresso, liqueur or grappa).
we only use fresh in house made pastas and sauces.

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SharK

Dined 2 days ago

Always a fabulous meal! A real hidden gem! Food is outstanding! We enjoy sitting at the counter where we can watch chef prepare our meal!

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4.8

4.8 (467)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

St. Albert

About the restaurant

Please don't judge this book by its cover. You’ll find our St. Albert location in a nondescript strip mall on one of St. Albert’s busiest streets. Step inside the doors and be transported to a bustling spot that’s become a gathering place for those seeking a downtown vibe in the ‘burbs. Enjoy our Spanish and Portuguese tapas cuisine without the long trek.

We are your friendly Neighbourhood restaurant & kindly ask that guests observe a two hour dining experience on busy evenings so that we can give a great experience to as many of our valued patrons as we can.

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sylvia

Dined 6 days ago

Dining at Bodega was a very pleasant experience. The food was delicious! It was not salty which is common in most restaurants. The flavours were great. Calamari is nicely done. The cod/ mashed potatoes is the best. Even the salad is tart and flavorful. People around us enjoyed the lobster risotto. It seemed to be a popular choice. Cheesecake was really good. I had it with caramel sauce! Yummy! Our server was excellent! She was pleasant and efficient and down to earth. The place is cozy but it could be updated. But it does have a nice vibe. I will going back soon…

Happy and Olive

4.9

4.9 (590)

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

JanetVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Greeted warmly by the lovely owner, seated in the fabulous, newly renovated patio section, and served excellent food — delightful!

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