Niko's Bistro

Name: Niko's Bistro
Address: 1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N 4X7
Telephone: (403) 270-0082
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1236 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(403) 270-0082

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
Website
http://www.nikosbistro.ca/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Niko Miletic
Catering
Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc.

Location
1241 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4X7
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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Popular dishes

Bruschetta$8.00
Bread drizzled with olive oil and served with tomatoes and herbs
Calamari All'lnferno$15.00
Crispy squid with garlic and lemon finished in a spicy tomato sauce
Cozze Adriatico$16.00
Mussels steamed with olive oil, garlic, and white wine finished in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. Served with bread
Pepperoni Ripieni$12.00
Stuffed peppers with roasted vegetables and rice, served with baked polenta and finished in tomato sauce
Salsiccia della Casa$14.00
Homemade Italian sausage served with polenta fries
Gamberi Sambuca$15.00
Tiger prawns in a sambuca garlic cream sauce served with baby spring mix
Melanzane Ripiene$12.00
Baked eggplants filled with tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms. Topped with parmesan and mozzarella, served with baby spring mix
Insalata di Polpo$15.00
Braised octopus with olive oil, garlic, and white wine served with baby greens in a lemon olive oil vinaigrette
Antipasto$28.00
Fresh Italian cold cuts and cheese, homemade Italian sausage, Niko's salad, and bruschetta. Great to share!
Pane Della Casa$3.00
Fresh bread, XV olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Insalate e Zuppe

Caesar$9.00
Romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing
Siciliana$10.00
Tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, red onions and cucumbers served with organic spring mix with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Caprese$12.00
An organic spring mix served with bocconcini cheese and tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction
Niko's$13.00
Tomatoes, peppers, black olives, hard-boiled egg, cucumbers, and bacon served with organic baby greens in an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
Zupa Digiorno$7.00
Ask your server about the soup of the day!
Family Style Dinner
Ask your server about our platters served family style. A sampling of our best sellers

Pastas

Substitute gluten-free pasta add $3

Spaghettini Aglio e Olio$20.00
Spaghettini done with homemade Italian sausage and mushrooms finished in an olive oil and garlic sauce
Penne con Vodka$20.00
Penne with pancetta and mushrooms finished in a vodka rose sauce
Spaghettini Carbonara$21.00
Spaghettini done with pancetta and egg in a parmesan cream sauce
Cannelloni$21.00
Homemade crepes stuffed with mozzarella, ground veal, and beef finished in a creamy tomato sauce
Manicotti$21.00
Homemade crepes stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and spinach finished in a creamy tomato sauce
Risotto con Fungi$23.00
Risotto with mushrooms, porcini and truffle oil
Spaghettini Frutti di Mare$22.00
Spaghettini with baby shrimps, clams, calamari, mussels and tiger prawns finished in an extra virgin olive oil and tomato white wine sauce
Pappardelle alla Salmone$22.00
Pappardelle served with smoked salmon, peas, red roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, and black olives finished in a rose sauce
Gnocchi Arabiata$21.00
Gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and jalapenos finished in a spicy tomato sauce
Pollo Pappardelle$22.00
Pappardelle served with chicken braised with carrots, onions, tomatoes, and celery finished in a mushroom rosé sauce

Secondi

All entrees are served with pasta and steamed vegetables

Vitello Marsala$27.00
Veal scaloppini pan-seared with olive oil and garlic finished in a mushroom marsala wine sauce
Vitello Pescatore$28.00
Veal scaloppini pan-seared with olive oil and garlic finished with garlic tiger prawns in a rosé sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca$27.00
Veal scaloppini pan-seared with olive oil and garlic, wrapped with prosciutto then finished in a white wine sage sauce
Cod Pizaiolla$25.00
Pacific coast cod in a tomato white wine sauce with garlic, capers, and extra virgin olive oil
Gamberoni ala Aglio$28.00
Jumbo tiger prawns baked with garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and butter
Salmone Limone$26.00
Filet of salmon pan-seared with olive oil and garlic finished in a white wine lemon sauce
Pollo Boscaiola$26.00
Chicken breast pan-seared with olive oil and garlic finished in a wild mushroom cream sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$26.00
Chicken breast topped with parmesan and mozzarella, baked in a tomato sauce
Filetto al Pepe$34.00
AAA Alberta beef tenderloin with peppercorns and mushrooms finished in a brandy cream sauce
Agnello Brasato$32.00
Lamb shank braised with garden vegetables, olive oil, and tomatoes served with risotto

What 1,236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Calgary / Southern Alberta
Italian
Calgary
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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!
OT
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!
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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!
MD
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.
GR
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.
B
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!
BL
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!
f
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
DG
DorothyG
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
JL
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.
MP
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Early Valentine’s dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was great as always!
n
notagain
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
very poor italian food. jalapeño is not an italian spice.
YY
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice list bistro. Lamb was great
d
dkmacdonald
Calgary
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Always great food and service at Niko’s
M
Megan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was our first time visiting, and we really enjoyed!
P
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.
i
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
MC
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!
OT
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 :)
PD
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.
OT
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.
CC
ChrisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend! Appreciated the gluten-free option
JB
JanineB
Calgary
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent
LS
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.
n
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.
MO
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.
BS
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.
VM
VannaMcM
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment... Dinner was amazing as always!
OT
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
L
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.
MM
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!
NO
NOMANJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service !!! Favourite Italian restaurant in town.
KP
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!
TR
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.
IP
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a great experience
CS
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(403) 270-0082

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

Website
http://www.nikosbistro.ca/
Phone number
(403) 270-0082
Catering
Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc.

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Niko's Bistro

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Calamari All'Inferno

Spaghettini Frutti di Mare

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Antipasti

Bruschetta$8.00

Calamari All'lnferno$15.00

Cozze Adriatico$16.00

Pepperoni Ripieni$12.00

Salsiccia della Casa$14.00

Gamberi Sambuca$15.00

Melanzane Ripiene$12.00

Insalata di Polpo$15.00

Antipasto$28.00

Pane Della Casa$3.00

Insalate e Zuppe

Caesar$9.00

Siciliana$10.00

Caprese$12.00

Niko's$13.00

Zupa Digiorno$7.00

Family Style Dinner

Pastas

Spaghettini Aglio e Olio$20.00

Penne con Vodka$20.00

Spaghettini Carbonara$21.00

Cannelloni$21.00

Manicotti$21.00

Risotto con Fungi$23.00

Spaghettini Frutti di Mare$22.00

Pappardelle alla Salmone$22.00

Gnocchi Arabiata$21.00

Pollo Pappardelle$22.00

Secondi

Vitello Marsala$27.00

Vitello Pescatore$28.00

Vitello Saltimbocca$27.00

Cod Pizaiolla$25.00

Gamberoni ala Aglio$28.00

Salmone Limone$26.00

Pollo Boscaiola$26.00

Pollo Parmigiana$26.00

Filetto al Pepe$34.00

Agnello Brasato$32.00

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