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Niko's Bistro, Calgary, AB

Niko's Bistro

4.8
4.8
1410 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,410 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Calgary

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niko's Bistro is a "hidden gem" in Calgary, celebrated for its "amazing" Italian cuisine and "top-notch" service. Guests enjoy a "warm, homely atmosphere" where Niko himself ensures a delightful experience. It's a "go-to" spot for locals, offering "fantastic" food, great value, and an intimate setting.

1,410 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great ambiance and delicious food!

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  2. BrendaA

    VIP

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening. Excellent food, ambience and fantastically attentive service.

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  3. Chloe

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the meal at Niko’s. Calamari was excellent, we both had seafood pastas and they were excellent.

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  4. Crystal

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niko’s is one of our favorite restaurants. It is always consistently delicious, no matter which dishes we order. The staff is always warm and welcoming!! It’s always the perfect date night at Niko’s!!

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  5. Sandy

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We very much enjoyed the experience. We had been looking for delicious Italian food and we found it.

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  6. Karen

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    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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  7. Philip

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    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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  8. Myrna

    VIP

    Calgary

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 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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  9. Brad

    Calgary

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 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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  10. Kevin

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food fantastic service. Excellent 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 1410 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 12 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
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 270-0082
  • Catering
    Unique catering customized to all your specific requests, location, etc.
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