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Niko's Bistro

4.7
4.7
1236 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–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.

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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What 1,236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

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  1. TiaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do not miss out on this place! The food, the service, the ambience are all perfection. We love Niko!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The waitress was so good with explaining the gluten free options. My mom, sister and I shared the Bruschetta (which came with gluten free crackers. My mom had the veal parmigiana, m sister had the gnocchi aribiata, and I had the penne con vodka (gluten free). All were so yummy, we ate every last morsel of it!! We also shared the crème caramel & grand matinee bananas (both gluten free). The atmosphere was very quaint & cozy, the service was fantastic and the food delicious!! I highly recommend Niko’s!
  3. hhyhyhyh

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great meal! Great service! I’ve lived in the city most of my life and have never been to Niko’s… but now, it is being added to my list of favourites! Excited to try out many more menu options!
  4. MichaelD

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, atmosphere. One of the best restaurants in Calgary.
  5. GaryR

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The food was great but slow in arriving to our table.
  6. Bownessian

    Calgary

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love our evening at Nikos! Excellent food and service!
  7. BenL

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Ordered the 5 course chef special and had our needs accomodated. New favorite restaurant!
  8. frankw

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good service was excellent the place is quite smal so was a bit noisy
  9. DorothyG

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
  10. JoshL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time there and I’ll definitely be coming back more frequently. The food is well prepared and tastes amazing.
  11. MrsP

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, flavours were on point. Our server checked in with us often, and she helped us celebrate my husband's birthday with a sparkler in his dessert. An absolutely wonderful date night out!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Early Valentine’s dinner
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was great as always!
  14. notagain

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    very poor italian food. jalapeño is not an italian spice.
  15. YYCFoodie

    Calgary

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall a great place for dinner. The food took a long time and when it finally came my penne with rose sauce was quite salty but the flavour was rich and tasty. Service was great, waitress was attentive and compassionate towards my friend on crutches. They were almost a full house on a Wed evening and it was quite loud.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice list bistro. Lamb was great
  17. dkmacdonald

    Calgary

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Always great food and service at Niko’s
  18. Megan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time visiting, and we really enjoyed!
  19. Peter

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We keep going back and Niko’s is a benchmark for others to measure up to.
  20. iana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice little cafe in Kensington. The food was great and so was the service and ambiance. Nico even makes a point of talking to all the diners to ask about their meal
  21. MargC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner and had great service on Monday at Niko's. Thanks!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional! Will definitely go again to try other choices on the menu. The service is friendly and prompt. The atmosphere feel italian’ish, fun, friendly and loud :)
  23. PattiD

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Niko is friendly and welcoming. He is the heart of this wonderful restaurant. Food is flavourful, cocktails are delicious.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Calamari far too saucy, my meal was sent back because it had frozen peas in it, was never asked if I wanted a replacement meal or for another order. So basically I didn’t have supper. They were closing the kitchen but still, it would have been nice to eat supper. My friends seemed to enjoy their meals though.
  25. ChrisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend! Appreciated the gluten-free option
  26. JanineB

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent
  27. LeslieS

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    I ordered the risotto con funghi with chicken. The funghi (mushrooms) were so overcooked they had no taste or texture. The chicken (which was a $5 up charge) was clearly just tiny bits of scrap chicken that still had cartilage attached. Overall the entire meal was tasteless and disappointing. And, one of my dining companions (who is in recovery) asked for non-alcoholic drink options and was told that pop was her only option. Not even mock-tails. Over all a very disappointing experience at what used to be a fabulous restaurant.
  28. north59lite

    Calgary

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The special of the day was brisket, and it is the best I have ever had. Every meal I’ve enjoyed through the years at Niko’s is consistently 5 stars. A perfect choice before attending an event at the Jube. Highly recommend.
  29. MarkO

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food and service were great. Our table was too close to the couple beside us and lighting was too bright.
  30. BrendaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Niko's. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and the lovely homey feel of the space.
  31. VannaMcM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never a disappointment... Dinner was amazing as always!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible and our server was just awesome. Super accommodating
  33. Letseat

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It was a bit cold and we didn’t get told about the specials. I felt a bit forgotten. Over all, very good.
  34. MikMak

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable. I was warmly welcomed and seated promptly. The staff checked in throughout the visit but also let you enjoy your meal. The fresh pasta was excellent- I just didn’t quite love the sauce on mine. It felt gummy. (personal preference?). But my friend’s cannelloni was delicious. Looking forward to another visit soon!
  35. NOMANJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service !!! Favourite Italian restaurant in town.
  36. KarlyP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was nice and the ambience was good. The service was a little slow but nothing to complain about. We would go back!
  37. TravellingRon

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    To be perfectly honest, I returned from Italy for a month and thought I could use a good Italian meal again. I have thought of trying Niko's before and took the plunge - the plunge was cold! The food was below average for the cost, the cannelloni was prepared in a poorly contrived crepe (manicotti is in a crepe - cannelloni rarely - if ever). The carbonara is done with too thin of a noodle (almost a vermicelli?) and was mushy, cream based most likely and just a poor version of some spectacular carbonara that I had in Italy and elsewhere. The atmosphere is nothing special to write about. All in all, a poor rendition of Italian that can be found better for less or much better for slightly more or the same.
  38. IanP

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a sure thing. I keep ordering the chicken parmesan because its so good. But, I'm thinking one day I should actually try something different. It's a nice little place just big enough and not so big as to be too much to be intimate/personal. They do lunches on Friday, I try to plan meetings around that if I can lol.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a great experience
  40. CheriS

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and vibrant. Noisier than typical due to onset of holiday season. We had the 5 course Chef’s special. Very special indeed

FAQs

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

Niko's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1236 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 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Niko's Bistro

1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4X7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    12th St NW

  • Neighbourhood

    Calgary

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–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

  • 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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