Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Edmonton, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Edmonton has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Edmonton using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (418 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 9929 109 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1H6 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Uccellino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10349 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1Y7 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (435 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1P7 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. XIX Nineteen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (247 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5940 Mullen Way NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6R 0S9 Canada
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#26. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - West Edmonton

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (357 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9960 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G7 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Select Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (221 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10018 106 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G1 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Old Spaghetti Factory (Downtown Edmonton)

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (555 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10220 103 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0Y8 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Violino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (197 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10133 125th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1S7 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Sofra Authentic Turkish Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (191 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10345 106 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1H8 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Guru Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 17021-100 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1T9 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Sorrentino's Downtown

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (246 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10162 100th St, Edmonton, Alberta AB T5J 2V2 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Vivo Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (268 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 18352 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2W8 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Cactus Club Cafe West Edmonton Mall

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (458 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1946-8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 3J7 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. The Canadian Brewhouse (Edmonton Downtown)

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (2.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Grill
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10338 109 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4X9 Canada
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#16. The Canadian Brewhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12711 97 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta T5E 4C1 Canada
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#15. Bistro Praha

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (215 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, Czech
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10117 101 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0T4 Canada
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#14. Chop Steakhouse & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (431 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Grill
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10111 Ellerslie Rd SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J3 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Homefire Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (362 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, Native American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 18210 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2V2 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Corso32

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (344 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10345 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1Y5 Canada
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#11. The Marc

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (319 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 100 Sterling Place, 9940 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2 Canada
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#10. The Canadian Brewhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (401 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Grill
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9538 Ellerslie Rd SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0K6 Canada
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#9. Rge RD

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (325 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10643 123 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1P3 Canada
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#8. La Ronde Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (952 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10111 Bellamy Hill NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N7 Canada
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#7. Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (388 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N6 Canada
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#6. Padmanadi

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (613 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10740-101st, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2S3 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Vaticano Cucina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (469 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10310 45 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5K3 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Continental Treat Fine Bistro Gluten Free

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (416 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, Soups
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10560 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 2A4 Canada
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#3. SABOR Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (493 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10220 103 Street North West, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0Y8 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. Cafe Amore Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (448 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10807 106 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4A7 Canada
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#1. Tzin Wine & Tapas

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (283 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10115 104 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0Z9 Canada
- Read more on Tripadvisor