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Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB
Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB
Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB
Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB
Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB

Niko's Bistro

4.8 (1429)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4X7

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Located just minutes away from downtown Calgary, in trendy Kensington, Niko’s offers a diverse menu with big flavours at modest prices. Enjoy dinner and lunch seven days a week in our modern restaurant.



Niko’s is perfect for sharing wine, stories, and food with friends and family. The atmosphere is always lively and full of excitement!



Please note that all reservations 6:00pm and earlier are welcome to dine until 7:30pm, as our second seating begins at that time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Niko Miletic
  • Catering
    Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc. <br /><br />Please reach out to Niko at 403 270 0082 or nikosbistro@shaw.ca.
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    12th St NW
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot available at the back of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,429 people are saying

Niko's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niko's Bistro is a beloved Calgary gem known for its "consistently excellent" food and service. Guests rave about the authentic veal dishes, "best calamari," and "fantastic" Italian cuisine. The warm, intimate atmosphere and attentive service, led by the hospitable Niko, make every visit special. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.
1,429 Reviews
  1. Kasey

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I got the penne con vodka, it exceeded my expectations! the mushrooms were DELICIOUS, i love mushrooms so im bias, but the mushrooms and the veal literally tasted the same. absolutely amazing. the sauce was some of the best sauce ive ever had. absolutely amazing experience.

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  2. Steve

    Calgary36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dining experience at Niko's Bistro. Menu choices including wine and food quality was excellent. We really enjoyed our veal dishes which according to my Italian gf was very authentic ! And the service was also very good. Definitely will be returning to this neighborhood gem.

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  3. Craig

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is very difficult to provide a lengthy review because one phrase sums it up. Best restaurant in town!

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  4. Chris

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and service. Calamari is a must.

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  5. Daryl

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great pasta dishes. Cannot go wrong.

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  6. Alix

    Calgary25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. A wonderful restaurant and always consistently impressive eats.

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  7. Laura

    Calgary8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best calamari, Caeser salad bar none! Every lunch or dinner dining experience at Nikos has been a 5 star experience for taste, quality, decent & reasonably priced wine list, warm ambience, impeccable service. Definitely been a fave for years & quality has not diminished at all over time.

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  8. Les VIP

    Calgary8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. We tried new items that we never try as our server sold us on it and they were outstanding. Only reason we never did before is that we love our usual so much we just never get around to it.

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  9. Carla VIP

    Calgary11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so delicious and hosts and Niko - always so friendly ! Love it here!

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  10. Orest

    Calgary10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and nice, quaint ambience. Great Kensington restaurant.

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FAQs

Niko's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 270-0082.

Niko's Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 15 times today
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1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4X7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot available at the back of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Niko Miletic
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc. <br /><br />Please reach out to Niko at 403 270 0082 or nikosbistro@shaw.ca.
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