The absolute best European restaurant in town hands down. The canapés and fried cheese with potato salad are a go too with the tomato onion salad. Yummmmm. Of course the schnitzel pan fried potatoes are incredible but don't miss out on the fresh fish and steak !!! If you can get a table here, your in for a real dining experience.
Graham A
I’ve travelled the world and I keep coming back from the Bistro’s steak tartar that has no equal. Everytime I return to Edmonton, it’s the first restaurant I visit. The simple, reliable yet absolutely satisfying nature of the food has brining me back for decades. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Same faces year after year.
The roast duck, cordon blu schnitzel, and rainbow trout are favourites of family and friends. Escargot are a great appetizer. Love to finish up with an apple strudel or crepe with a Turkish coffee.
Make a reservation if you’re looking to go on a Saturday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler
Great food!
Canadian Ukrainian
Excellent place for casual lunch or dinner. Large portions that are very tasty. Friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eamin heanoy
A nice touch of European setting. Food is delicious, service is good, we went there for lunch during weekdays so, wasn't that crowded. Loved their breads that came with shrimp appetizer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel K
Lovely place with a variety of Eastern European food! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Food was absolutely delicious, just like if mom/grandma cooked it! Very pricey but this place has had its fare share of celebrity guests too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn Kelly
Bistro Praha is truly a hidden gem. Not only a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes!
The restaurant itself has a gorgeous interior that gives it a rustic European aesthetic that definitely suits cuisine.
Each meal is fresh and prepared beautifully, making it impossible to leave without a picture or two.
The duck was definitely a family favourite by the end of a night, a must try if you enjoy rich, quality flavours and a filling meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings, Roasted Duck, Dumplings, Bread Dumplings, Starter Salad, Escargots in Garlic Chili Butter
Rick Oldring
An Edmonton classic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan Pollard
Very good Central European cuisine, love to go here and try out all the menu options. Goulash week was spectacular. Very friendly staff/owners. Nice ambience. Laid back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Berez -Szy Dom
Excellent service, delicious schnitzel and amazing strudel! Would highly recommend and I will be retuning very soon.
A cozy place with delicious, home-style food. Attentive and friendly staff, excellent service. Portions are large and everything is delicious. The interior is captivating, with many interesting details. Prices are above average.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Leenheer
Dine with the Stars
A true Edmonton classic that blends European charm with heartfelt hospitality. Warm service, timeless recipes, and authentic ambiance make every visit memorable. Be bold and flip your chair for a surprise — you might just find yourself dining among the stars. Let us know who you discover, won’t you?
–– For those who enjoy the full experience ––
Experience one of Edmonton’s true cultural dining landmarks — Bistro Praha — where the owner’s presence, timeless recipes, and inviting ambiance create a uniquely European dining escape in the heart of the city. Recipes refined over generations have been lovingly passed down from Eastern European grandmothers’ kitchens to your table today. The setting is bright, the service warm, and the artwork, music, and décor come together to create an authentic, culturally enriching experience that feels both inviting and elevated.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want a touch of glamour, mystique, and intrigue, be bold and turn your chair over — yes, you heard right — to check the underside of your seat. You might discover you’ve been dining among some of Edmonton’s, Canada’s, and the World’s icons. It’s a magical feeling — the moment when the past meets the present and you realize you’ve shared a seat with greatness, a connection that spans generations through a shared love of food, culture, and story.
A few famous signatures you can discover — and we’re looking forward to returning to find more:
- Leon Draisaitl — Edmonton Oilers NHL star and local favourite. - Tommy Banks — Edmontonian, Albertan, Canadian jazz pianist, international icon, and former senator. - Joni Mitchell — Famed singer-songwriter with Albertan roots. - Kirk Douglas — Hollywood legend known for film classics.
A timeless local gem where history, hospitality, and heritage meet — and where every visit feels like stepping into a story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee Robinson
Staff is kind and food is great without being pretentious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent Zeller
A stalwart among Edmonton restaurants. Reliably excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings, Austrian Apple Strudel with Whipped Cream, Schnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, Starter Salad, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Homemade Sauerkraut
Noorez Kassam
I had the arctic char dish. It was quite lovely (but perhaps ever so slightly overcooked🙃) along with the potatoes and sald. Perfect amount of that oily taste without being too overwhelming. Seasoning on the potatoes and mushrooms was spot on!
The absolute best European restaurant in town hands down. The canapés and fried cheese with potato salad are a go too with the tomato onion salad. Yummmmm. Of course the schnitzel pan fried potatoes are incredible but don't miss out on the fresh fish and steak !!! If you can get a table here, your in for a real dining experience.
I’ve travelled the world and I keep coming back from the Bistro’s steak tartar that has no equal. Everytime I return to Edmonton, it’s the first restaurant I visit. The simple, reliable yet absolutely satisfying nature of the food has brining me back for decades. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Same faces year after year.
The roast duck, cordon blu schnitzel, and rainbow trout are favourites of family and friends. Escargot are a great appetizer. Love to finish up with an apple strudel or crepe with a Turkish coffee.
Make a reservation if you’re looking to go on a Saturday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Excellent place for casual lunch or dinner. Large portions that are very tasty. Friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice touch of European setting. Food is delicious, service is good, we went there for lunch during weekdays so, wasn't that crowded. Loved their breads that came with shrimp appetizer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place with a variety of Eastern European food! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Food was absolutely delicious, just like if mom/grandma cooked it! Very pricey but this place has had its fare share of celebrity guests too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bistro Praha is truly a hidden gem. Not only a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes!
The restaurant itself has a gorgeous interior that gives it a rustic European aesthetic that definitely suits cuisine.
Each meal is fresh and prepared beautifully, making it impossible to leave without a picture or two.
The duck was definitely a family favourite by the end of a night, a must try if you enjoy rich, quality flavours and a filling meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings, Roasted Duck, Dumplings, Bread Dumplings, Starter Salad, Escargots in Garlic Chili Butter
An Edmonton classic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very good Central European cuisine, love to go here and try out all the menu options. Goulash week was spectacular. Very friendly staff/owners. Nice ambience. Laid back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, delicious schnitzel and amazing strudel! Would highly recommend and I will be retuning very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A cozy place with delicious, home-style food. Attentive and friendly staff, excellent service. Portions are large and everything is delicious. The interior is captivating, with many interesting details. Prices are above average.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dine with the Stars
A true Edmonton classic that blends European charm with heartfelt hospitality. Warm service, timeless recipes, and authentic ambiance make every visit memorable. Be bold and flip your chair for a surprise — you might just find yourself dining among the stars. Let us know who you discover, won’t you?
–– For those who enjoy the full experience ––
Experience one of Edmonton’s true cultural dining landmarks — Bistro Praha — where the owner’s presence, timeless recipes, and inviting ambiance create a uniquely European dining escape in the heart of the city. Recipes refined over generations have been lovingly passed down from Eastern European grandmothers’ kitchens to your table today. The setting is bright, the service warm, and the artwork, music, and décor come together to create an authentic, culturally enriching experience that feels both inviting and elevated.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want a touch of glamour, mystique, and intrigue, be bold and turn your chair over — yes, you heard right — to check the underside of your seat. You might discover you’ve been dining among some of Edmonton’s, Canada’s, and the World’s icons. It’s a magical feeling — the moment when the past meets the present and you realize you’ve shared a seat with greatness, a connection that spans generations through a shared love of food, culture, and story.
A few famous signatures you can discover — and we’re looking forward to returning to find more:
- Leon Draisaitl — Edmonton Oilers NHL star and local favourite.
- Tommy Banks — Edmontonian, Albertan, Canadian jazz pianist, international icon, and former senator.
- Joni Mitchell — Famed singer-songwriter with Albertan roots.
- Kirk Douglas — Hollywood legend known for film classics.
A timeless local gem where history, hospitality, and heritage meet — and where every visit feels like stepping into a story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff is kind and food is great without being pretentious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A stalwart among Edmonton restaurants. Reliably excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings, Austrian Apple Strudel with Whipped Cream, Schnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, Starter Salad, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Homemade Sauerkraut
I had the arctic char dish. It was quite lovely (but perhaps ever so slightly overcooked🙃) along with the potatoes and sald. Perfect amount of that oily taste without being too overwhelming. Seasoning on the potatoes and mushrooms was spot on!
I'll be back to try the steak tartare next 😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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