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Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB

Niko's Bistro

4.8
4.8
1406 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

We will be closed for staff holidays from July 1st - July 11th. We will reopen with our regular hours starting on the 11th. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch 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
    (403) 270-0082
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Niko Miletic
  • Catering
    Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc.
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    12th St NW
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot available at the back of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 1,406 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niko's Bistro in Calgary is a beloved neighborhood gem known for "fantastic food" and "warm and friendly" service. Guests rave about the "great value" family-style tasting menu and the "intimate and welcoming" atmosphere. Niko himself often greets diners, ensuring a "special" dining experience. Reservations are recommended.

1,406 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Really lived up to all the five star reviews. Service and food was amazing. Ona. Busy street so account for time to look for parking. Highly recommend!

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  2. Philip

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very prompt and friendly service in a cozy neighbourhood restaurant.

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  3. Myrna

    VIP

    Calgary

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love Niko's! We always have a delicious, well served meal in an intimate setting.

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  4. Brad

    VIP

    Calgary

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my go to restaurant ! Always great service & amazing food

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  5. Kevin

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food fantastic service. Excellent restaurant

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  6. Scott

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great little place. The food was amazing and the service was top-notch! We will be back for sure.

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  7. Heather

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niko’s is just a hidden gem in Calgary. The food is fantastic and the service is warm and friendly. We have dined here more times than we can count and each time is so special.

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  8. Carol

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and great service in a lovely restaurant made our anniversary special!

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  9. Ed

    Calgary

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niko's is a true neighborhood gem with consistently excellent food and service.

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  10. Michelle

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Niko for an awesome and delicious dinner.

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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 1406 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Niko's Bistro

1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4X7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch 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$30 and under
  • 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
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Niko Miletic
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 270-0082
  • Catering
    Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc.
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