Niko's Bistro

1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
(403) 270-0082

Recent Reviews

Ian Fröm

Wow, just wow! We had never been to Nicos until last week. What an excellent meal and service. The Italian aspect for the food was fantastic. However, who would’ve guessed that I would’ve had literally the best steak I’ve ever had at an Italian restaurant. I’m a huge steak fanatic and have had a lot over the years. A lot of restaurants will cook it pretty close to how you want it done. Seasoning and sear is most of the time 50/50. I’ve had some good steaks and most restaurants are decent. But these guys, wow! Absolute perfection! Perfect sear, perfect cook, and perfect seasoning. Gordon Ramsey would be proud. Go here, go all the time. You definitely will not regret it. Thank you for an exceptional experience!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sleeper Jump

Food is simply outstanding And full of flavour.Great service as well!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hannah Song

I think this is my new favorite Italian restaurant. The food is fresh and we love their tomato sauce. I went again on Valentine's day with my fiancé. Niko was very accommodating and reserved us a table. We love their calamari! Can't wait to visit again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

shaloo gupta

The best Calamari I

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Pollo Parmigiana, Calamari All'Inferno

Russell Knight

What a great place....Food was amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Bruschetta

George Nikolov

This is a hidden Gem!If you are looking for a nice and affordable place to have dinner for a date or double date this place is a must try. It has become our place to go for birthdays or anniversaries. Niko the owner is almost always there and great his customers and really cares about them!!!You must try this place,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rumana Afroz Sultana

Food was so delicious. I would love to go again. Highly recommended. All of them were superb. Really enjoyed. Server was super nice. Parking is not available as it is in downtown. Thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrea v

Amazing amazing amazing, always! Best calamari, best bruschetta, best gnocchi. My faves but the entire menu is delish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Affogato, Tiramisu Cake, Pollo Parmigiana, Calamari All

Jean Mathieu

The small size of this restaurant gives it somewhat of a familiar and quiet atmosphere, making it a lovely place to go out to. The entrees are always delicious and the wine selection is excellent. And despite all the pasta dishes, my wife with celiac disease can eat there no problem as many of the dishes are gluten free.Dietary restrictions: Offers many gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle Matthews

Decided to try a new restaurant. Was recommended Nikos off reddit. Great atmosphere, but prices were high for, in my own opinion, just okay food. I gave the food a higher rating as I also am not a huge pasta fan. The meat (sausage, chicken) in both dishes was great, though.Tiramisu was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Pollo Parmigiana

Nick Maximattis

Excellent Italian menu. Great service. Meal was delicious. Good wine selection.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari All

Sarah Meyer

Lovely pasta and appetizers. The only complaint would be the water tasted a little mouldy, for lack of better words... And we got sparkling water just so that we could drink water and it was rather expensive. Nice place and good food but nothing too great to report. Very expensive for the food that we got.Vegetarian options: Not many options for vegetarian

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spaghettini

Farah

Ordered the calamari which was soggy and chewy. The steak was tough and chewy and the peppercorn sauce was flavourless. The cannelloni was soggy, and the veal was mushy. It tasted like a microwaveable dinner and the portions are tiny. Had to keep flagging down the waitress just to get water, black pepper, cutlery, etc. Overrated.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Christian Weber

Niko’s has amazing Italian food. We originally thought it was a greek restaurant, given the name. We went in and has the bruschetta, which was so damn good. Just perfect, with fresh toasted bread, and the bruschetta had just a hint of jalapeño..The Penne Calabrese was bursting with flavour, and a fair portion as well.. Fantastic Italian food here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta

Alison Slusarchuk

Best food ever, fantastic staff and Niko always stopped to greet you

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