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Continental Treat Fine Bistro

10560 82 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6A 4T2, Canada (Strathcona)
7804337432
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Ranked #3 of 1,129 restaurants in Edmonton
Price range: RM60 - RM94
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
Cross street: whyte avenue
Description: The Continental Treat Restaurant is a family affair. Two generations of the Borowka Family work together to bring their romantic turn of the century dining vision to life. Owners Ryszard and Helena Borowka and their son Sylvester Borowka oversee the entire operation. Ela Palmowski is the Executive Chef together with sous chefs Maria Palkowska, Bartosz Beresinski, Alexandr Oleineac, and Dusten Dixon. This international team of sous chefs are constantly innovating our menu. Other talented sous chefs joining us this year; Attilla Szabo from Hungary, Zdenek Holub from Czech Republic, Helmut Schumacher from Switzerland and Alexader Davidoff from Russia. Christopher Czapiga and Cindy Oland are the hosts who will welcome you gracefully on any occasion. The ambiance is one of pure charm, combined with an air of luxury and elegance. During the day classical music selection waft overhead, reminding you to take your time and enjoy the journey.
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Ottawa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This moderately upscale restaurant has been a favorite for over 20 years. Since we no longer live in Edmonton we are not often able to come but found our meal this week lived up to the usual high standards for food, beverage and service. The schnitzel is excellent but other dishes (lamb, beef, chicken) are just as good. The desserts... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

flaczki was one of the best soups I'v ever tasted! Schnitzel and spätzle were awesome. I would for sure come back again and recommend it strongly.

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Today we absolutely enjoyed our Mothers' day meal. The food was delicious, with all the European flavour we wanted. It was our first time at the Continental. The staff was friendly, attentive and helpful, and the service was very fast and pleasant. The atmosphere at the Continental is awesome, it feels very comfortable, just the right place to have a... More

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Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I honestly don't know how anyone can say anything negative about this restaurant! The food is amazing and so are the staff. We have come to know them well and they always make us feel welcome and they are genuinely happy to see us return! If you have been to Eastern Europe, you will know that this feels just like... More

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Thank you so much for this glowing review! I really appreciate you sticking up for our restaurant. We work hard to create a very traditional and authentic European vibe, so it's wonderful it reminded you of home. Thanks for pointing out our dill pickle soup— one bite and you're hooked! We love hearing back from loyal customers, so I can't... More

Edmonton, Alberta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

My wife and I go to Continental Treat many times over the course of a year and are never dissapointed!! We love going here. The staff is some of the most attententive, and helpful people we have ever encountered! If you are lucky enough to have Sylvester or Christopher help you, you are in for a real "treat"!!! The food... More

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so glad our comforting food and authentic decor made your wife feel at home! I'm so happy you enjoyed our Goulash with spaetzle— that's one of my personal favorites, too. Thank you for mentioning our attentive staff... we like to think of ourselves as a... More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

We always like to explore a city's cuisine. Usually tripadvisor is a good starting point... We had a couple of unlucky visits in Edmonton's restaurants and we got here father them. We were looking for something impressive... Didn't happened. The place is old, used, worn. There is plenty of dust everywhere around the decoration. The staff was polite but slow.... More

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
21 April 2013

I'm saddened to hear that you were unimpressed by our restaurant. We take great pride in serving fresh and high-quality food, and our bottom line is always to deliver a memorable experience to all our guests. We also put a lot of effort into creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, as many of our regulars can attest to. It was... More

Edmonton, AB
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25 reviews 25 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Sunday night family celebration. Overall very good experience. Food quality was excellent. Service suffered a little which was surprising because it was not very busy. That said it was not a game changer. Will definitely return in the future.

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Thank you for your patience. I'm sorry to hear that our service wasn't excellent as usual, and I appreciate your feedback on that. I'll share it with my team and check in on them. Glad you had a great time nonetheless. I hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Sylvester, Owner More

Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The staff was great. Very attentive but he got a bit busy when we were trying to pay and leave as he was trying to get the later crowd there food which is to be expected. The soups were very good. I got the beet soup (Borscht) and my husband got the pickle soup (surprisingly good). The cuisine was Eastern... More

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Thank you for your kind words, Lise. While I'm glad that you were satisfied with our quality, I'm sorry to hear that you won't be back. Still, I'm happy you got to try out our well-loved pickle soup. It sounds like your husband enjoyed his steak special too. Feedback like that means a lot to us. That said, I'll definitely... More

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Went to this restaurant on a Saturday night. The place was not not overly busy but had to make reservations 2 weeks in advance. Had the Hungarian Goulash with Spatzle and Dumplings. The beef cubes were very dry and not very flavourful. Very bland sauce. No real spice to it! I would give the Spatzle a 4/10. Dumplings were great.... More

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
18 April 2013

I'm sorry to hear that you won't be coming back. We are proud to serve fresh and authentic European-inspired cuisine, and I was a little disappointed to hear that you didn't enjoy your dinner with us. Your experience doesn't sound typical of the food we usually serve. I will share your feedback with our chefs, and make sure that we're... More

2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The entire menu is delicious, but the pickle soup is to die for... Consistently great Polish/Continental cuisine excellent atmosphere and trendy location. Considerate, attentive service. Cannot go wrong with this choice! My husband and I have celebrated many special occasions here with no regrets whatsoever. Try their special of the day!

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Sylvester B, Owner at Continental Treat Fine Bistro, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thank you for you and your husband's support, Sheila. I'm pleased to hear that you're a big fan of our classic pickle soup! We serve only the freshest and most carefully prepared food, and as you can tell, authenticity is very important to us. Glad to hear that we can wow you. I'll look forward to you and your husband's... More

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