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ITALIAN
BAR BRICCO This upscale , cozy spot is another creation from local chef Daniel Costa of the acclaimed Corso 32 restaurant . Start or end your night with a glass of wine and some spuntini — Italian small plates like olives , artisan cured meats , and desserts . Tue - Sat 5 pm - Late ; Closed Sun - Mon . 10347 Jasper Ave ., 780-424- 5588 . barbricco . com Map 3-F5 $$ D
BATTISTA ’ S CALZONE CO . Order a classic Italian calzone done just right with tasty meats , gooey cheese , and fresh vegetables stuffed into soft , golden dough . On top of a vegetarian and a decadent Nutella calzone , there ’ s a fresh option to please any taste ! Tue - Sat 11 am - 3 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 11745-84 St ., 780-758- 1808 . battistacalzone . com Map 1-D3 $ N
BISTECCA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE + WINE BAR Meaning “ steak ” in Italian , this restaurant is a classy , Italian take on a steakhouse from the Sorrentino ’ s family of restaurants . Enjoy finely aged cuts of meat alongside divine pasta creations , such as Butternut Squash Ravioli with a spicy garam masala cream reduction . Mon - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm ; Fri - Sat 4 pm - 11 pm ; Sun 4 pm - 10 pm . 2345-111 St ., 780-439-7335 . sorrentinos . com Map 5-H1 $$ S
CIBO BISTRO A cozy restaurant with modern décor that features a variety of authentic Italian dishes made in-house with fresh , local ingredients and homemade pasta . The food is simple , flavourful , and reminiscent of a bistro in Italy . Tue - Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm , 5 pm- 10 pm ; Sat 5 pm - 10 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 11244-104 Ave ., 780-757-2426 . cibobistro . com Map 1-D3 $$ D
CORSO 32 Traditional Italian fare , designed to pair well with wine from their extensive list , await you at this hip , downtown eatery . Be sure to save room for dessert — the Chocolate Torta is divine . Reservations are required . Mon - Sun 5 pm - 11 pm . 10345 Jasper Ave ., 780-421- 4622 . corso32 . com Map 3-F5 $$ D
ROSSO PIZZERIA Settle in for a mouth-watering , made-from-scratch pizza that has been cooked to perfection in a wood-burning oven . There ’ s also a selection of over 80 beers including 6 on tap , wine , tapas , and gelato . Sun - Thu 10 am - 10 pm ; Fri - Sat 10 am - 11 pm . 8738-109 St ., 780-433-5382 . pizzeriarosso109 . com Map 1-D4 $ S
SICILIAN PASTA KITCHEN Specializing in southern Italian cuisine , this restaurant offers a selection of traditional Italian dishes and forno-cooked pizzas . Mon - Thu 11:00 am - 10:30 pm ; Fri 11:00 am - 11:00 pm ; Sat 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm ; Sun 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm . 11239 Jasper Ave ., 780-488-3838 . sicilianpastakitchen . com Map 1-D3 $$ D
THE PARLOUR This contemporary Italian restaurant blends old-world tradition with modern innovation . From starters to signature dishes , familiar Italian favourites adorn the menu including made-in-house pasta , Neapolitan-style pizza , and wine on tap . Mon - Fri 11:30 am - Late ; Sat - Sun 4 pm - 11 pm . 10334 Capital Blvd . ( 108 St .), 780-990-0404 . centuryhospitality . com / parlour Map 3-F2 $$ D
UCCELLINO The latest venture of celebrated local chef Daniel Costa showcases the simple flavours of central and southern Italy . This modern trattoria and standup bar serves traditional dishes with high-quality ingredients in a casual atmosphere . Wed - Sun 5 pm - 11 pm . 10349 Jasper Ave ., 780-426-0346 . uccellino . ca Map 3-F5 $$ D
VIOLINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO Housed in a stylish 1913 mansion in the Glenora neighbourhood , this restaurant blends elegant Italian design with inviting contemporary features in its decor . Enjoy freshly-made Italian fare , such as wood-fired oven pizza , made with
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a detailed cooking technique and locally sourced food to ensure fresh , authentic cuisine . Daily 11 am - 11 pm . 10133- 125 St ., 780-757-8701 . violino125 . com Map 3-E6 $$ D
JAPANESE
DORINKU At this izakaya with an authentic atmosphere and décor , you can share unique and flavourful Japanese tapas . Tako Wasabi — raw octopus drizzled with a wasabi dressing — and Tuna Sashimi with Avocado are just some of the tasty samplings on offer here . Mon - Thu 5:30 pm - 12 am ; Fri - Sat 5:30 pm - 1 am ; Sun 5:30 pm - 12 pm . 10205 Whyte ( 82 ) Ave ., 780-988-9760 . dorinku . ca Map 2-K3 $$ S
JAPANESE VILLAGE Entertaining chefs artfully prepare a traditional Japanese feast right before your eyes in the teppanyaki dining room — it ’ s always impressive watching bursts of steam erupt from the metal griddle as chicken , seafood , steak , vegetable , sushi , and sashimi dishes are created . Hours are for Downtown and North locations and may vary by location . Mon - Thu
11:30 am - 9 pm ; Fri 11:30 am - 11 pm ; Sat 4 pm - 11 pm ; Sun 4 pm - 9 pm . Downtown : 10238-104 St ., 780-422-6083 . Map 1-D3 North : 1084B , 9499-137 Ave ., 780-422- 6083 . Map 1-D2 South : 2940 Calgary Tr ., 780-422-6083 . jvedmonton . ca Map 5-F4 $$ D N S
JAPONAIS BISTRO The extensive menu offers a variety of seafood , sushi , sashimi , and vegetarian dishes , all prepared with traditional
Japanese methods using North American-influenced flavours and presentation . Take advantage of its late hours on weekends to enjoy one of their creative sake creations or martinis like the signature Mandarin Cosmo . Mon - Thu 11:30 am - 10 pm ; Fri 11:30 am - 11 pm ; Sat 12 pm - 11 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 9 pm . 11806 Jasper Ave ., 780-760-1616 . japonaisbistro . ca Map 1-D4 $$ D
MAKI MAKI EDMONTON This sushi restaurant also features a welcoming lounge , where you can relax with hot sake or a refreshing Sapporo while you watch the game on TV . Enjoy your favourite Japanese and Vietnamese dishes , from tasty maki to delicious pho . Sun - Thu 11 am - 11 pm ; Fri - Sat 11 am - 2 am . 8109-101 St ., 780-438-8298 . makiedmonton . com Map 1-D5 $ S
MIKADO RESTAURANT With exquisite food and friendly service , Mikado is a local treasure for sushi lovers . Three locations in Edmonton . Hours listed are for Downtown and may vary by location . Mon - Thu 11 am - 10 pm ; Fri - Sat 11 am - 11 pm ; Sun 4 pm - 9 pm . Downtown : 10350-109 St ., 780-425-8096 . Map 3-A3 South : South Edmonton Common , 1903-98 St ., 780-432-4500 . Map 5-H4 West : 9942-170 St ., 780-481-2202 . mikadorestaurant . com Map 4-G5 $ D S W
VOLCANO RESTAURANT With bright and eye-catching plating , Volcano blends Japanese and Vietnamese flavours in tasty tapas , unique maki , and traditional Asian breakfast dishes . A live DJ adds a fun ambience to the restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights ! Sun - Thu 7 am - 10 pm ; Fri - Sat 7 am - 2 am . 4226 Gateway Blvd ., 780-718-0618 . volcanoedmonton . com Map 5-D4 $ S
WASHOKU BISTRO More than just a sushi joint , Washoku is a bright , open space that offers a variety of Japanese and Korean dishes , from the Vegetable Jijimi — a savoury pancake — to well-stocked bento boxes , filled with sauteed vegetables , edamame , and fresh sashimi and sushi . Tue - Thu 11:30 am - 2 pm , 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm ; Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 2 pm , 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm ; Sun 11:30 am - 2 pm , 4:30 pm - 9 pm ; Closed Mon . 10702-124 St ., 780-705- 2055 . washokubistro . com Map 1-C4 $$ D
KOREAN
NONGBU KOREAN EATERY In a modern space — complete with a black-and-white Korean film projected on the back wall — NongBu serves Korean street eats with a modern twist . From braised pork shoulder ssam ( lettuce wraps ) to ddukbokki ( chewy rice cakes with a tasty hot sauce ), each dish is bursting with flavour and perfect to share or eat by yourself . Mon - Thu 11 am - 10 pm ; Fri - Sat 11 am - 12 am ; Closed Sun . 8115-104 St ., 780-989-0997 . facebook . com / NongBuKorean Map 2-J3 $$ S
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