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December 14, 2011
Bistro Praha is one of several side-by-side casual restaurants -- all with summer street-side seating -- that take up 100A Street. It's also the best of these restaurants, and features a charming, wood-paneled interior, a mural-covered wall, and very good Eastern European cooking. The menu offers a wide selection of light dishes, convenient for a quick meal or mid-afternoon snack. The entrees... more
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wish we lived closer
July 27, 2014this was a surprise, we were not expecting it, my sister(the reason were in Edmonton) says did u ever try tartare?..we have this great place! well that's nice?? so off we go, were not sure if were going to try it. .they must have other stuff..right? so we get there..and decide to start slow, with escargots, smoke salmon and garlic... more
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Best Lamb ever
July 26, 2014Looks a bit like a hole in the wall, however the food was delicious! The rack of lamb was so tender and tasty, best lamb I have ever had. We also had the garlic shrimp which was so flavourful, rich and wonderful. We ordered the schnitzel which was good as well.
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Fantastic Schnitzel
July 10, 2014I joined a friend here for dinner while visiting Edmonton on business. My friend is now in living in Calgary but remembered going here for years when living in Edmonton. OMG the schnitzel was so fantastic! So light and not at all greasy. The entree included a little salad before the meal and the schnitzel was served with potatoe salad.... more
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Czech this One Out
June 29, 2014The Bistro Praha has been one of my favourite downtown restaurants for years. While its location has changed due to a fire in thieir former quarters, the food and service remain excellent. I think I even had the same waiter.If you are new to the City, the Bistro Praha is located in the heart of Edmonton right off of Jasper... more
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Quaint and delicious
June 15, 2014Spent a few days in Edmonton recently and found this establishment by doing a Google search of the area. Decided to give it a try on my arrival and was not disappointed. Service was quick, food was hot and tasty. I have not been to Europe before, but try to sample these types of establishments when I can. Enjoyed it... more
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Aunthentic Czech
June 04, 2014I found this place by internet search while visiting Canada from Australia.this was 13 1/2 years ago. I had since been visiting this place regularly. The service depends on who server is but the food had always been good if not excellent. Very typical Czech pub atmosphere minus ashtrays and smog. Highly recommended for novices who want a taste Central... more
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True European taste
May 27, 2014
For those looking for an authentic European bistro experience in Edmonton, look no further.
The easily-accessible downtown restaurant offers wonderful service and satisfying food.
The tomato salad, made with onions and tomato wedges, has an almost syrupy vinaigrette with herbs to balance the taste.
Our group started with fried breaded cheese with panfried potatoes. I'm not sure what the sauce...
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Delightfully Delicious
April 12, 2014We come here regularly and the food and service are consistently excellent. We enjoyed the green salad, the schnitzel and pork hock with sauerkraut and potato salad. To compliment this delightful meal we shared a banana crepe. The place was full on an early Friday evening. Be sure to make reservations. The owners are so warm and welcoming. This continues... more
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Schnitzel and Strudel
March 03, 2014My wife and I celebrated with our daughter on her 25 birthday at the Praha. We were pleasantly surprised to find this European-like bistro in Edmonton. The room itself has a warm atmosphere with several occupied tables of guests busily chatting away. You can tell people are enjoying themselves here. We had the very fresh and tasty tomato-onion salad to... more
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The main course was a dissapointment
January 28, 2014The decor was lovely with a European feel. The server was very friendly and helpful. The wine was reasonably priced. The Nadia dessert crepes were wonderful!! Unfortunately the main course dinner was very average and rather disappointing. We ordered various schnitzel dishes which was supposed to be a specialty of the restaurant. The meat was very chewy and dry and... more
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Good Food, Good Service
January 27, 2014We had a small family gathering at this resturant and love the weiner schnitzel. We had 3 different varieties and all were exceptionally good. The service was friendly and effecient. The portion sizes were good. We will go back again.
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Basic European Flair
January 22, 2014Lovely cosy restaurant in an otherwise bleak downtown area. Food was well-priced and well-portioned. The schnitzel and tomato/onion salad can rival any European offerings.
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Feel Like European Spy
January 21, 2014
It is several years since I first had the Weiner Schnitzel at Prahas, and the original restaurant has burned down. The food at the new location is as great as ever.
Here it is, the lighting is too bright, I really wish they would lower the lighting. The salad is okay, modest, light dressing, but fine. The pan fried potatoes...
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overpriced
November 01, 2013
The place seems to be making most money from offering very thin crepes with a generous portion of whipped cream for a lot of money.
On my first visit, I have ordered the goulash with dumplings. The goulash had no spices in it, the dumplings were actually cut out of bread (!). On my second visit I have ordered the...
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European charm with excellent schnitzel
October 17, 2013This is a charming little place that's a piece of old Europe. From the antique parson's tables to the classical music playing one immediately feels relaxed and in good hands. Service was impeccable. The waiter recommended a wine that was not on the wine list. Very reasonably priced and well paired with our food. We ordered salads and schnitzels. Both... more
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Nice
October 15, 2013I will be real short. Lovely place, relaxing. Good food, service and atmosphere. It looks like family ran place and we really support it. Thank you
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A Classic Reborn
October 10, 2013I used to eat a lot at the old Bistro Praha in the 80s when I lived in Edmonton. It was wonderful. I understood the owner died and it closed but on my last trip I found it had been reopened in a nearby location by the old waiter. I was very pleasantly surprised. The location is smaller but very... more
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Great bistro
September 11, 2013Found a restaurant that actually plays some classical music for your dining pleasure. No dance beats and cheesy pop music blaring while try to have a nice meal ... And the food! great european cuisine, imported beverages, all served and intended to delight the palette - and does it ever. Great lunch. Would be a regular if I lived in... more
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Euro on the prairies
September 02, 2013Substantial, European comfort food. Not fancy, but always reassuring from cabbage soup and goulash to schnitzel and potatoes. Good wine list and reasonably priced. I took my children there for a birthday celebration and everyone, even the picky eater and the hulking, ravenous teen left happy. There's something for everyone from start to finish. I'll never pass up an opportunity... more
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wonderful comfort food
August 03, 2013I first started going to Bistro Praha back in about 1980 and I loved it back then. I was surprised and delighted to find it was still in operation on a recent trip back to Edmonton. Only the locatoin has changed since 1980...the food is still great. My favorite on the menu is pork hocks with sauerkraut and bread dumplings...real... more
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so so
August 01, 2013I asked my Czech friend if this place was any good. He said it's nothing special. After I had lunch there, I felt the same way. Food was ok and the service was alright too. I just didn't think it was amazing.
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Better Than Expected
July 02, 2013I was very pleasantly surprised by my dining experience at Bistro Praha. I feared the menu wouldn't have anything to my taste but I was dead wrong! I ordered the ghoulash and got a large bowl of steaming hot, well-seasoned cubed meat in a velvety sauce with three delicate "dumplings" on the side. My mom asked for the sole with... more
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Nice European cuisine
June 26, 2013
Our friends recommended this restaurant in Edmonton.
Fortunately, we got window seating and we enjoyed the location.
The menu offers so much variety that it is difficult to choose.
We tried the schnitzel and the sole main courses.
They were delicious and the wine selection too.
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Nice to go "home
June 23, 2013We have been patronizing the Bistro for decades...and although we no longer reside in Edmonton, and am happy to find the same lovely comfort food we have come to enjoy. I love the new spot--and glad most of the menu remains the same. They are do have delish steak tartare and where can you get a GOOD bottle of wine... more
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Relaxed and pleasant, delicious fare
June 11, 2013We took our family of five (three children under 5 years old) to this eatery for a special occasion, and it was perhaps our best restaurant experience with them yet. We were seated by ourselves in a smaller area, and though they don't have boosters or high chairs, we were told that ahead of time, so we brought our Handy... more
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My first time eating Goose - Yum
June 02, 2013I ordered the Roasted Goose with bread dumplings and sauerkraut and I ate every bit on my plate. The tomato and onion salad that I thought would be boring turned out to be so tasty, even the onions were pleasant. I didn't think I would be impressed with such simple ingredients for a salad but I really enjoyed how refreshing... more
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Escape to Europe
May 02, 2013There is a refreshing difference at Bistro Praha. While other restaurants feel a constant need to 'update' furnishings, the feel here is classic and timeless. It had been years since I had been at their previous location, but it felt as comfortable as ever. The menu is also a pleasant change - my husband was happy with his very generous... more
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Thanks for ignoring us all night
March 23, 2013We arrived and were seated promptly, but the waitress (young blonde girl) did not come back to take our order for over 20 minutes. The place wasnt even full. When she finally did, she didn't even apologize. Our food came fast but we usually like to sip our beers for a few minutes before our food arrives but we basically... more
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Loved It
March 20, 2013
It gets busy during the weekday lunch hour so reservation might be a good idea. The food here is very good. The service was okay...but could use a little tweaking. Wine list is pretty good. The must try on the menu is the Steak Tartare....thumbs up!
This establishment is highly recommended!
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unique, zesty, tasty, and good value
March 13, 2013downtown Edmonton but inauspicious because of surrounding construction, this place has been around for years. Central European food - pork hock, schnitzel, pilsner, fresh greens, goose - excellent service. Loved it!
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Great Czech/Central European Cuisine
March 12, 2013Three of us (son, his partner and me) had to choose between a number of very tempting dishes (pork hock, kassler and schnitzel cordon bleu) but we settled on the latter (plus cabbage soup) for me and they shared a huge salad (Szarka) and a large filet (with mushrooms and fried potatoes). Each meal came with a choice of salad... more
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Delightful Lunch
March 08, 2013I went with a colleague for lunch. It was my second time here and I wanted to try something other than Wiener Schnitzel (I had it last time), so I asked the server. I went with one of his suggestions, the Smoked Boned Pork Hock with Potato Salad. The whole meal was fantastic and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, I didn't have... more
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Will Definitely Return
March 03, 2013Friends of mine took us here for dinner recently and spoke very highly of the place (they go almost every time they're in Edmonton)... and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious! While a little cramped (there is not a lot of room between tables), it is best to make a reservation in advance. I will definitely go... more
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Our Standby
March 01, 2013My wife and I have been coming here for over thirty years. If we come after a concert, we frequently see the musicians and singers at the nearby tables. We ate well tonight. I had the Wiener schnitzel cordon bleu and my wife had pork hocks. For starters we had cabbage soup and the Sarka salad. All very nice. We... more
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A Disgrace to Praha
December 27, 2012The worst dinner I've ever had! The food was greasy and disgusting, if there was a way to give a MINUS rating, I would give it. I returned one dish to get a second which was almost as bad. The Schnitzel Parisienne was disgusting - the breading was grey (uncooked) & grease poured out when I cut into it, I... more
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Another Standard
December 10, 2012Another restaurant I've been going to for years, hardy food, reasonable prices, good service. Good for special occasions.
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Nice, casual European styled restaurant
December 05, 2012Was there to celebrate spouse birthday and was happy to try Bistro Praha again since a fire in 2009 burned down their old location. The atmosphere of casual, European furniture and lighting still carried over from its original location which gives this restaurant its charm and uniqueness. Was seated right away in this small restaurant and our waiter brought us... more
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Ah-mazing
November 28, 2012Fantastic prices, amazing food, definitely going back. The only thing lacking was the dessert menu and maybe a few more options on the beer and wine list.
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a couple things
November 27, 2012
tomato /onion salad was served away too cold .Why do restaurants do this?
my 2 dinner guests and I were 3 or 4 bites into our salads and our entrees arrive with the waitress cramming our plates onto the table. Granted it looks like professionals lunch there and may have time constraints but our party of 3 did not look...
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Great experience, great meal, great value
November 04, 2012The other couple that we went with selected this place to eat, they said it is very continental, which it is. The waiter is not over your shoulder every five seconds asking how's this and how's that, but is there promptly when you want him to be. We were not rushed to leave and the atmosphere is not stuffy, nor... more
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Always good
November 01, 2012We were fans of Bistro Praha before fire destroyed the restaurant. We were thrilled when it finally re-opened at another location. The menu has not changed, nor did it need to. The schnitzel is always good and I've always liked that 1/2 portions are offered.The steak tartare is another favorite. The desserts, epecially the crepes are awesome.
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Amazing experience
October 07, 2012My boyfriend and I made a short two day stop in Edmonton back in August. Not knowing much about the city and wandering aimlessly downtown for a nice place to eat, a friendly Edmonton local stopped us and recommended Bistro Praha for some eastern European flare. I cannot thank her enough for her suggestion. It was one of the better... more
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am happy camper
September 07, 2012We decided to try Praha Bistro after reading about it in TripAdvisor because we haven't had good central European cuisine for a while. Three of four of us ordered schnitzel for dinner. These are typical European style schnitzel, thin but with crispy coating. Do not order the natural one which is without the coating. All too often schnitzels in N... more
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Excellent Snitczel
September 03, 2012
We were there for dinner.Excellent Snitchzel(make sure order the one with coating),I think it's Vienna Snitchzel,cause my daughter order natural snitchzel and it didn't have that crispy coating.the tomato appetizer
Was very good,I didn't expect it was that good judging by the look,it's just plain tomato with slices of onion,but when you taste it,you will be surprised by the taste...
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Eastern European Cuisine
August 31, 2012We had supper at Bistro Praha. I started with the Cabbage soup that was a large helping & delicious, my wife had the garlic shrimp and garlic toast that was also good but be prepared for lots of garlic. I had the trout which came out as the whole fish, head skin & all. The skin came off very easily... more
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Edmonton Dining Fixture Does Not Disappoint
July 20, 2012
If you want a central European dining experience while exploring Edmonton, Bistro Praha is the place to go.
Every bit of this place carries the feel of a true Czech restaurant as the founder was a Czech. This carries right through to our waitress who my girlfriend, in spite of her own excellent English skills, happily carried on communications with...
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Loved it
June 24, 2012Fresh homemade food. I had the cabbage soup and the hungarian sausage. My sister had the beef goulash (which I tasted). All were excellent. The food is simple but very good quality.
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comfortable like a well-worn elegant coat
May 28, 2012I love this place. Good to very good Gernan-Czech food, reasonable service with the odd waiter who greets you with silence, but so comfortable and predictable. Popular with the intelligentsia, musicians and mild bohemians. I don't know where I fit in but I keep going back to this restaurant. Good value, too. Order half portions unless you're famished.
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Bistro never disappoints
May 10, 2012I love eating here - the food is authentic and delicious and the bill is always less than I expect it to be. Great atmosphere and great experience every time. I feel like I am back in Prague. The only problem is getting a table without a reservation - don't bother on a weekend. Everyone else knows about this place,... more
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Excellent food, great atmosphere
March 18, 2012
We frequent this restaurant 1-2 times a month. We always have (and I strongly recommend) the Schnitzel with tomato salad to start, potato salad with the meal and the Lorch wine. This will cost you about $80 with tip (2 people). Make a reservation if going on the weekend as seating is limited.
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January 20, 2010
A Continental ambience pervades this cozy bistro, which features antique pub tables and chairs upholstered in green velvet. Ornate floor lamps provide illumination, and classical music adds to the mood. The Eastern European fare features sandwiches, salads, and light fare. If you require something more substantial, opt for one of the great schnitzels. They come in whole and half sizes and... more
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