Niko's Bistro Kensington

We all have one, that one restaurant that we go to when we feel like relaxing, having a meal we know will be every bit of the amazing we are hoping for. The one restaurant where you feel taken care of, where you feel that you have just had dinner with family, where you can't wait to come in again!
Well Nikos Bistro in Kensington Calgary, is just that place! Reservations are highly recommended but it was our lucky night and we got in without them. We were seated at a small table, just for two and from the moment we were seated to the moment we left the dining experience was phenomenal.

This small little restaurant is packed with authentic flavors, fantastic staff and a beautiful owner who truly loves his work. Italian is where it is at here at Niko's. We had polished off more food then you can imagine and it all began with our appies. Bruschetta and warm bread with nice big glasses of wine was the beginning of our evening. It was fresh, and packed with flavor. It wasn't long before it was gone however being that Niko is one of the best hosts you will find we actually received a refill of bruschetta...have you ever heard of something so unbelievable and amazing!

After getting over the shock of being asked "would you two like more bushetta?", which came with an immediate Yes! Please! of course. We ordered our meals. We both received the specials for that night - Veal.

Our meals were a large portion; more generous than expected especially for the price. It came with rich pasta and veggies. We could not keep up with the food coming to our table, more bread, more wine, glass of water, more bruschetta ... it was as if we came over to a family’s home.

Dessert looked beautiful, elegant and fresh however we could not handle one more bite. Our bill was a modest amount; we took a 3rd, 4th, 5th look to ensure it was ours.

We couldn't be happier with our dinner that evening!

Be sure to stop on by... your dinner family waits :)

Stay hungry Calgary

Rach xo