Niko's Bistro
Italian, Bistro · $$ · Calgary
Intimate Italian bistro located in the heart of Kensington showcasing a refined menu of fresh Italian dishes.
antipasti
- bruschetta10
bread, olive oil, tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, herbs
- calamari all'inferno21
squid, spicy tomato sauce, lemon
- cozze alla crema20
steamed mussels, garlic, white wine, cream, butter, served with bread
- polpette18
meatballs made in-house, olives, peppers, tomato sauce, served with bread
- gamberi sambuca18
prawns, sambuca cream sauce, garlic, served with spring mix and bread
- ricotta montata al miele18
whipped ricotta, honey, candied pistachios, served with bread
- pane della casa8
fresh bread, XV olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- -add jalapenos and garlic2
pastas
Substitute gluten-free pasta add 5 pasta combo 25 chef’s choice of three of our pastas
- spaghettini aglio e olio24
mushrooms, peppers, XV olive oil, garlic + homemade Italian sausage 5
- spaghettini carbonara25
pancetta, egg, onion, parmesan cream sauce
- spaghettini alle vongole28
clams, garlic, parsley, XV olive oil, served in your choice of white wine sauce or red tomato sauce
- penne con vodka25
mushrooms, pancetta, onion, vodka rosé, sauce
- penne calabrese27
Italian sausage made in-house, red peppers, onion, garlic, capers, tomato sauce
- cannelloni28
crepes made in-house, mozzarella, ground veal, beef, creamy tomato sauce
- manicotti27
crepes made in-house, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, spinach, creamy tomato sauce
- fettuccine alla salmone27
smoked salmon, peas, red roasted peppers, onions, black olives, rosé sauce
- gnocchi arabiata27
cherry tomatoes, red roasted peppers, onions, jalapenos, spicy tomato sauce + pancetta 5, + homemade Italian sausage 5, + chicken 5
- gnocchi alla panna28
peas, butter, parmesan cream sauce
- risotto con piselli, pancetta e limone28
peas, pancetta, onions, parmesan, lemon
insalate
- caesar12
romaine hearts, homemade Caesar dressing
- caprese13
organic spring mix, bocconcini cheese, tomatoes, XV olive oil, balsamic reduction
- niko's15
organic spring mix, tomatoes, peppers, black olives, red onion, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, bacon, XV olive oil, balsamic vinegar, homemade Caesar dressing
- mista11
organic spring mix, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, XV olive oil, balsamic vinegar
secondi
All entrees are served with pasta and steamed vegetables
- vitello marsala32
veal scallopini, mushrooms, XV olive oil, garlic, marsala wine sauce
- vitello pescatore33
veal scallopini, baby shrimps, rosé sauce
- vitello limone31
veal scallopini, white wine, lemon sauce
- vitello parmigiana32
veal scallopini, baked mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce
- vitello saltimbocca33
veal scallopini, prosciutto, sage, garlic, white wine sauce
- pollo boscaiola30
chicken breast, garlic, mushrooms, cream sauce
- pollo parmigiana30
chicken breast, baked mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce
- pollo sorrentina32
chicken breast, baked bocconcini, basil, tomato sauce
- agnello brasato38
lamb shank, braised vegetables, XV olive oil, tomatoes, served with parmesan risotto
- salmone al limone e vino bianco35
salmon, garlic, XV olive oil, white wine, lemon, butter, capers, risotto
- bistecca al pepe40
8 oz Alberta sirloin cut baseball style in peppercorn, mushroom, and brandy sauce
establishment classic
lager clean and refreshing, with delicate malt character and a crisp, easy-drinking finish.
- 4.1% | 355 mL
$7
chaise longue
table beer fresh lemon, wildflowers and soft herbs, with lively carbonation and a crisp, dry finish.
- 2.9% | 355 mL
$10
pilsGNAR
German pilsner bready malt, floral and spicy noble hops, and a balanced, pleasantly bitter finish.
- 5.2% | 473 mL
$12
sky rocket
hazy IPA bright orange zest and ripe mango, with juicy hops, gentle bitterness and a light malt finish.
- 6.5% | 473 mL
$13
jam rock
blackberry sour with vanilla juicy blackberry and smooth vanilla, balanced by refreshing tartness and hints of caramel and pastry.
- 5.6% | 473 mL
$13
vino rosso
6 oz (g) | ½ litre (h) | 750 mL (b)
- poggio anima sangiovese belial15 (g) | 40 (h) | 60 (b)
Sangiovese | Tuscany youthful red fruit and savoury herbs in a pure, food-friendly Tuscan style.
- tintero barbera d'alba17 (g) | 47 (h) | 70 (b)
Barbera | Piedmont vibrant cherry fruit, gentle tannin and mouth-watering acidity from a three-generation family estate.
- ioppa nebbiolo90 (b)
Nebbiolo | Piedmont a striking, luminous ruby-garnet colour, with delicate floral aromas, bright red fruit and the graceful structure typical of northern Piedmont Nebbiolo.
- salvatore marino turi nero d'avola95 (b)
Nero d'Avola | Sicily small-farm Sicilian red with sour cherry, wild herbs, mineral freshness and a lightly saline finish.
- castagnoli chianti classico 2021110 (b)
Sangiovese | Tuscany ripe cherry and plum with savoury herbs and subtle spice, balanced by fresh acidity, fine tannins and an elegant finish.
vino blanco
6 oz (g) | ½ litre (h) | 750 mL (b)
- poggio anima pecorino gabriela15 (g) | 40 (h) | 60 (b)
Pecorino | Abruzzo crystal clear and pale straw in colour, with bright citrus, orchard fruit and crisp, refreshing acidity.
- boccadigabbia garbì85 (b)
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Verdicchio | March bright citrus and tropical fruit, with subtle herbal notes, crisp acidity and a smooth, full-flavoured finish.
- prosecco pra della luna prosecco brut17 (g) | 70 (b)
Glera | Friuli pear, green apple and white flowers, with fine bubbles and a crisp mineral finish.
- pinot grigio delle venezie doc11 (g) | 32 (h) | 46 (b)
Italy
- domaine de pellehaut chardonnay12 (g) | 37 (h) | 56 (b)
France
- saint clair sauvignon blanc13 (g) | 38 (h) | 58 (b)
New Zealand
- luis guntrum riesling12 (g) | 37 (h) | 56 (b)
Germany
- spier rose13 (g) | 38 (h) | 58 (b)
South Africa
- fiol prosecco docg12 (g) | 50 (b)
Italy
vino rosso
6 oz (g) | ½ litre (h) | 750 mL (b)
- fontella chianti docg12 (g) | 36 (h) | 54 (b)
Italy
- passori rosso veneto12 (g) | 34 (h) | 56 (b)
Italy
- tenuta maria vittoria cabernet merlot13 (g) | 37 (h) | 58 (b)
Italy
- monasterio de las vinas60 (b)
Carinena, Spain
- bread and butter pinot noir60 (b)
California
- mollydooker the boxer shiraz60 (b)
Australia
- collazzi liberta toscana igt75 (b)
Italy
- zenato ripassa valpolicella75 (b)
Italy
- fontanafredda barolo docg78 (b)
Piedmont, Italy
- black stallion cabernet sauvignon80 (b)
Napa Valley, USA
- masi costasera amarone classico100 (b)
Veneto, Italy
- barbaresco marchesi di barolo125 (b)
Piedmont, Italy
- collazzi toscana130 (b)
Tuscany, Italy
- Il poggione brunello di montalcino130 (b)
Tuscany, Italy
- barolo marchesi di barolo135 (b)
Piedmont, Italy
- zenato amarone riserva sergio150 (b)
Veneto, Italy
aperitivo & sprits
- aperol spritz16
prosecco, aperol, soda water, orange | 5 oz
- hugo spritz17
elderflower liqueur, prosecco, mint, lime, soda water | 5 oz
- niko’s bellini16
peach purée, prosecco, fresh lemon | 5 oz
- italian 7518
gin, limoncello, fresh lemon, prosecco | 5 oz
- espresso martini19
vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, vanilla | 2 oz
- paper plane20
bourbon, aperol, amaro nonino, fresh lemon | 2 oz
- cherry lime margarita19
tequila, triple sec, amarena cherry, fresh lime, agave | 2 oz
- negroni classico20
gin, campari, sweet vermouth, orange | 3 oz
- black manhattan20
rye whiskey, averna amaro, aromatic & . orange.bitters, brandied cherry | 2 oz
- old fashioned18
bourbon, demerara syrup, angostura bitters | 2 oz
zero proof
- giardino fizz13
cucumber, elderflower, lemon, soda .
- rosa siciliana13
blood orange, grapefruit, elderflower . syrup, tonic
- amarena cherry fizz13
amarena cherry syrup, fresh lime, tonic, soda
dolce
- affogato al café9
one scoop of gelato ice cream served in espresso coffee
- apple pie with vanilla ice cream12
apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle
- chocolate mousse10
the light, airy, chocolatey classic, with a hint of orange
- grand marnier banana10
banana flambéed in Grand Marnier, served overtop of ice cream
- cream caramel12
custard dessert, baked with a soft layer of caramel
- cheesecake13
graham cracker crust, cherry topping, this one is great for sharing
- tiramisu14
a layer of creamy custard set atop espresso-soaked ladyfingers
- sorbet9
dairy-free frozen dessert
caffé
- tea5
- coffee5
- espresso5
- americano6
- cappuccino8
- café latte8
- specialty coffee (1 oz)12
digestif
- grappa (1 oz)9
- amaro (1 oz)9
- luzardo limoncello (1 oz)9
- taylor fladgate port 10yr (1 oz)9
- taylor fladgate port 20yr (1 oz)11
- auchentosan three wood (1 oz)13
- glenfiddich (1 oz)13
- oban (1 oz)13
- glenlivet 12yr (1 oz)13
- cognac vs9
- cognac vsop12
- cognac xo20