Continental Treat is a south Edmonton Best European Restaurant. A family affair, as two generations of the Borówka Family work together to bring their romantic turn of the century dining vision to life. Proud to serve since 1982, owners Ryszard and Helena Borówka and their son Sylvester oversee the entire operation. CT Bistro has become a premier choice for; anniversaries, birthdays, romantic dinners, small weddings and business dinners. Our Executive Chef Elizabeth Palmowski and her team are constantly working to innovate the menu, while keeping the distinctive, traditional flavouring of our most popular European dishes. We carry wide selection of fine wines, rare spirits (Van Winkle) and impossible to find beers (Westvleteren, Utopias).
The ambiance is warm European bistro charm with classical music in the back ground during the day and light jazz during night.The menu reflect a central and eastern European influence with the tastes of Poland, Germany, Hungary and Austria. You may enjoy such favourites as ; Escargots a la Bourgogne, Double Smoked Wild Salmon, Famous Dill Pickle Soup, Beef Tatar, slowly roasted duck leg, Hungarian Goulash , and as well the Best Schnitzel in Edmonton. Vegetarian or gluten-free celiac options available , as well we will gladly accommodate any other food restrictions. Our graceful staff and family awaits your arrival.more...See more text
Restaurant type
German, Modern European, Gluten Free Restaurant,
Cuisine type
German, Modern European, Gluten Free Restaurant,
Dishes
Dill Pickle Soup, Hungarian Goulash, Best Schnitzel In Edmonton,
Traditional old-world charm fills the air at Continental Treat Fine Bistro on Whyte Avenue. Family-run since 1982 by the Borówka family, this welcoming spot consistently provides Edmonton’s diners with high quality traditional European fare and great service. “We really try to give great service,” says Sylvester Borówka, who co-owns Continental Treat Fine Bistro with his parents Ryszard and Helena Borówka. “Through the years we have created what I call loyalists. These are customers who prefer to come to our restaurant over anywhere else and now their children and even their grandchildren are coming in.”
Sylvester says the family has worked hard to build their reputation. They started with a humble seven-table restaurant, but in just five years were able to expand. “I’m proud of our restaurant,” says Sylvester. “We always want our guests to feel welcome and to enjoy their meals.”
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Special of the day! MENU - Continental Treat Fine Bistro Gluten Free
Kihei pulled pork stuffed pierogis Special
8 Kihei tender pulled pork stuffed pierogis comes topped with barbecue caramelized onions and a bowl of our creamy dill pickle soup to start.
$25.95
Chicken Schnitzel Special with soup
Our chicken schnitzel special comes with creamy mash potatoes, mushroom gravy our vegetable medley salad and a bowl of homemade dill pickle soup to start.
$30.95
Pork Schnitzel Special with soup
Our famous, ever popular Vienna pork schnitzel. Comes with fluffy mash potatoes, our house vegetable medley salads, and creamy mushroom gravy on the side. Homemade dill pickle soup to start!
$29.95
Appetizers
Escargot a la Bourguignone
Escargots, mushrooms and herbs simmered in a white wine and cream reduction. Served with garlic toast
$19.95
Dutch Herrings
Two marinated filets of herring served with pickles, tomatoes, onion and sour cream. Served with garlic toast
$17.95
Garlic Shrimp
Sauté of Shrimp, onion, and garlic in white wine. Served with garlic toast
$19.95
Smoked salmon
Thinly sliced, double smoked salmon garnished with capers and Bermuda onions. Served with horseradish and garlic toast.
$19.95
Signature pierogies
Aged Cheddar And Potato Pierogies (4 Pieces)
Comes topped with caramelized onions and a side of sour-cream
$13.95
Spicy Butter Chicken Stuffed Pierogies(4 Pieces)
Comes topped with caramelized onions and side of sour cream.Goes best with butter chicken sauce
$13.95
Sauerkraut And Wild Mushroom Stuffed( 4 Pieces)
Comes topped with caramelized onions and side of sour cream.Goes best with mushroom sauce.
$13.95
Spinach, Mushroom And Gruyere Cheese Pierogis (4 Pieces)
Comes topped with caramelized onions and a side of sour creamGoes best with dill sauce
$13.95
Soups.
Pickle soup - Bowl
Helena's famous creamy dill pickle soup (Contains Dairy)
$8.95
Eurobowl Pickle Soup
32 ounces of our famous creamy dill pickle soup.
$16.95
Sauerkraut and potato soup -Bowl size
German delight sauerkraut and potato soup with the added smokiness from pork hock (Dairy-Free)
$8.95
Eurobowl Saurkraut And Potato Soup
32 ounces of our delicious sauerkraut and potato soup, made with a savoury broth, shredded carrots, cubes of potatoes, lots of sauerkraut and Smokey pork hock.
$16.95
Flaczki-Bowl
traditional Polish Tripe Soup (Dairy Free)
$13.95
Eurobowl Flazcki
32 ounces of our famous homemade polish styled beef tripe soup
$23.95
Beet Barszcz-Bowl
Delicious beet vegetable soup with lima beans and sour cream (Vegetarian , Contains Dairy)
Not baked Onion Soup, Sweet caramelized onions in a hearty delicious mushroom broth,
$8.95
Eurobowl Onion Soup
Euro bowl size of our savoury onion soup, made with a rich wild mushroom broth and sweet caramelized onions (vegetarian)
$16.95
Salads.
Avocado tomato salad
Avocados, tomatoes, and sliced oranges on a bed of mixed greens, topped with house orange balsamic vinaigrette dressing and roasted almonds. Served. with garlic toast
$14.95
Caesar salad-Starter Size
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan and croutons.Starter served without garlic toast, anchovies or bacon.
$8.95
Greek Salad
Bell peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Served with rice vinaigrette and topped with goat's milk feta and kalamata olives. Served with garlic toast
$14.95
House Salad- Starter Size
Garden greens topped with house dressing.
$8.95
Tomato Cocktail
Diced fresh tomatoes served in a polish sour cream dressing. Served with garlic toast
$12.95
Ceasar Salad-Full Size
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan and croutons.Full size served with garlic toast, anchovies and bacon
$14.95
House Salad-Full Size
Garden greens topped with house dressing. Full size salad comes with garlic toast.
$11.95
Soup and Sandwich
New Yorker (Double smoked salmon)
An open faced sandwich served with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, lettuce, red onions and capers . Comes with scoop of homemade potato salad and bowl of soup.Only choose one soup (you will only receive one bowl of soup)
$21.95
Tomato And Herring
An open faced sandwich spread lightly with sour-cream, topped with slices of tomatoes and marinated herring. garnished with hard boiled egg. mayonnaise and paprika Comes with scoop of homemade potato salad and bowl of soup.Only choose one soup (you will only receive one bowl of soup)
$19.95
Reuben
Grilled bread with Montreal corned beef, Edam cheese, sauerkraut and mustard Comes with scoop of homemade potato salad. Comes with bowl of soup Only choose one soup (you will only receive one soup)
$18.95
Healthy Choice
Breaded Atlantic Cod- And Any Salad
$21.95
Chicken Schnitzel- And any Salad
$24.95
Duck Leg- And any salad
$29.95
French Double Bone Pork Chop- And any salad
$35.95
Grilled Paprika Chicken- And Any Salad
$25.95
Grilled Salmon- And Any salad
$34.95
Pork Schnitzel-And any salad
$23.95
Sauces
Mushroom Sauce
$2.95
Dill Sauce
$2.95
Burgundy Sauce
$4.95
Goulash Sauce
$4.95
Wald Pilz Sauce
$4.95
Butter Chicken Sauce
$2.95
Sides
Add Bacon
$2.00
Extra Onion
$0.50
French Fries
$5.95
Mashed Potatoes
$3.95
Bread- 1 Piece
$0.95
Pan Fried Potatoes
$3.95
Potato Salad
$3.95
Sausage
$8.95
Mustard on side
$0.50
Sautéed Mushroom
$4.95
Side Kopytka
$5.95
Side Sourcream
$0.50
Side Spaetzle
$4.95
Side honey
$0.50
Side hot sauerkraut
$4.95
Side Vegetable Medley
$4.95
Vegetable Rice
$3.95
Hot Red Cabbage
$4.95
Entrees . . .
Paprika Chicken Supreme
Seared paprika marinated chicken breast served on a bed of vegetable rice . Topped with creamy dill sauce and served with vegetable medley on the side.
$23.95
Chicken, Shrimp and William potatoes
Seared marinated chicken breast, shrimp, mushrooms, onions and garlic sautéed in a white wine cream reduction. Served with William potatoes and vegetable medley
$33.95
Fresh Salmon Fillet (Upon Availability)
Seared friendly farmed Salmon brushed with a light maple glaze. Baked in the oven to perfection. Served with vegetable rice and hot red cabbage
$32.95
Breaded Atlantic Cod
Breaded cod fried until golden brown. Served with choice of potato, homemade Tatar sauce and vegetable medley.
$19.95
Polish Cutlet
Ground Pork cutlet with dill cream sauce, vegetable medley and your choice of potato
$22.95
Pork Schnitzel
Prepared according to traditional Viennese recipe. Served with our vegetable medley and your choice of potato. Add on one of our house made delicious savoury sauces.
$21.95
Chicken Schnitzel
Prepared according to traditional Viennese recipe. Served with our vegetable medley and your choice of potato. Add on one of our house made delicious savoury sauces.
$22.95
Liver, sausage, mushroom and onion
Calf liver sautéed with mushroom, sausage, and onions. Served with vegetable medley and your choice of a single starch.
$29.95
Veal Chop "Your way"
Charred Veal topped with sauce of your choice - Wild Mushroom or Burgundy. Served over mashed potatoes, with sautéed mushrooms and red cabbage
$34.95
Rack of Lamb
4-bone grass fed New Zealand rack of lamb, marinated in Mediterranean spices. Served with mashed potatoes, vegetables and burgundy sauces
$39.95
Funghi & Kopytka or Spaetzle
A blend of sliced fresh white mushrooms and ground European dried mushrooms. Served in a cream and white wine reduction over a bed of Kopytka (potato dumplings) or Speatzle (Styled pasta). Topped with fresh parmigiana cheese and vegetable medley
$24.95
Hungarian Goulash
Tender cubes of beef stewed in a Hungarian paprika-based sauce served over a bed of kopytka, Spaetzle, rice or mashed potatoes . Comes topped with sour-cream and diced pickles and with a side of our house made vegetable medley.
$29.95
Pork Chop Munich style
French cut marinated pork chop served in a mushroom, sausage, green pepper and pearl onion cream sauce. Served with Kopytka (potato dumplings) and vegetable medley
$34.95
Chicken Stroganoff
Tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and green peppers simmered in a tomato cream sauce. Served with rice, Kopytka, mashed potatoes or spaetzle. Comes served topped with sour-cream and diced pickles and with a side of vegetable medley .
$29.95
Beef Tatar
Centre cut raw tenderloin (150 grams) traditionally spiced. Served with our homemade toasted Berliner (Medium Rye bread, capers, diced pickles, tomatoes and diced onions.
$29.95
Desserts.
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso infused sponge cake, mascarpone cheese, cream, cocoa powder and Kahului liqueur (contains nuts)
$12.95
Black Forest Cake
Layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped Cream and kirsch cherries. Decorated with callebaut chocolate shavings and infused with cherry brandy.
$12.95
Chocolate Brownie
Our homemade chocolate brownie is packed with pecans and creamy chocolate morsels. Chewy and decadent, comes topped with our warm homemade butter caramel sauce
$13.95
Beer
Beer On Tap Glutenberg
$9.95
Corkage Fee (per bottle)
$25.00
Samuel Adams Utopia
1 ounce
$25.00
Old Engine Oil
English porter
$17.95
Zywiec
Pale lager
$9.95
Magners Apple Cider
$12.95
Guinness Extra Stout
$9.95
La Trappe Oak Aged Quadrupel
$39.95
Hacker Pshorr Hefewizen
$14.95
Warstiener
Pilsner
$9.95
Erdinger Alcohol Free
Non alcoholic
$8.95
Erdinger Dunkel
Dunkelweizen-dark beer
$12.95
Celebrator
Doppelbock dark lager
$12.95
Hacker Pschorr Munich Lager
$14.95
Czechvar
$9.95
Lead Dog Ale
Old English ale
$8.95
Glutenberg IPA
Gluten free
$14.95
Westvleteren 12 The Rarest Of Them All
Trappist Quadrupel
$50.00
Westmalle Tripel
Trappist Tripel
$18.95
Westmalle Dubbel
Trappist Dubbel
$18.95
St Bernardus Abt 12
Quadrupel
$18.95
Rochefort 10
Trappist Quadrupel
$18.95
Rochefort 8
Trappist Dark Strong
$18.95
Rochefort 6
Trappist Dubbel
$18.95
Orvel
Trappist pale ale
$18.95
Hoegaarden
Witbier
$9.95
Chimay White
Trappist Tripel
$18.95
Chimay Blue
Trappist dark strong
$18.95
Chimay Red
Trappist Dubbel
$18.95
Duvel
$12.95
Glutenberg American Pale Ale
Gluten free
$14.95
Glutenberg Stout
Gluten free
$14.95
Glutenberg White/Witbier
Gluten free
$14.95
Glutenberg Red Ale/Rose
Gluten free
$14.95
White wine
Banfi San Angelo - Pinot Grigio
$55.00
Kuhlmann Platz Riesling
$55.00
Louis Jadot - Chardonnay
$95.00
Villa Marie Estate Private Bin, Sauvignon Blanc
$55.00
Red wine
Amalya - Malbec
$59.00
Amarone Pasqua Sagramoso - CMR
$109.00
Banfi Aska Rosso - CBCF
$65.00
Celeste Crianza, Tempranillo
$65.00
Chateauneuf Du Pape - Famille Perrin
$125.00
Gerard Bertrand, Corbieres
$55.00
Moulin A Vent - Gamay
$85.00
Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage les Jalet rouge 2015
$85.00
Petales d' Osoyoos, BB
$85.00
Solane, Valpolicella Riposso, CMR
$65.00
Wente - Cabernet Sauvignon
$59.00
Yalumba - Shiraz Viogner
$65.00
Champagne /Special Occasion
Cantine Riunite Maschio Prosecco (750ml)
$45.00
Corkage fee (Per Bottle)
$25.00
Dom Perignon
$399.00
Krrug - Grand Cuvée
$399.00
Mimosa (200ml)
$10.00
Ruinart Rose
$175.00
Segura Viudas Cava
$15.00
Taittinger Brut
$175.00
Veuve Cliquot ,brut
$150.00
Martini Prosecco (200ml)
$15.00
Pantry items
Mackerel Fillets
In sunflower oil
$2.95
Mixed Pickled Mushrooms
Jar of European gourmet pickled mushrooms
$8.95
Dallmayr Prodomo Coffee
500 grams.German style premium blend of the finest Arabica highland whole coffee beans from the best growing areas in the world.
$19.95
Fine Capers
Pickled capers
$4.95
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
30grams of dried porcini mushrooms, add to soups,sauces, rice, pastas with meat or in egg omelettes
$8.50
Riga Gold Spratz(sardines) In Oil
270grams of Riga gold spritz, a unique delicacy that are popular in Europe.Revered in the former Soviet Union, they have been produced in Latvia since the 19th century. Spratz are smoked using traditional practices and packed in oil.
$6.95
Morello Cherry Syrup
Use as a topper for ice creams, as a syrup mix for special drinks and cocktails or in your favourite recipes calling for cherrie syrups
$7.25
Babci Plum Butter
Babci Plum butter. These large jars are great for your favourite European style baking recipes. Delicious sweet plum butter. Add to toast, or as a dessert spread.
$7.50
Hot Prepared German Mustard
250 ml comes in glass mug.
$4.50
Jar Of Polish Pickled Red Cabbage
750 ml A vibrant crunchy side dish or salad. Perfect match for hot roasts or cold meats
$6.00
Jar Pickled Red Cabbage With Apple
500 ml zesty full flavoured jarred salad mix that compliments polish and German inspired cuisine. Made with salt and vinegar cured cabbage and sweet apples.
$6.00
Jar Pickled Mixed Vegetable Salad
750 ml polka pickled mixed vegetable salad
$6.00
Hungarian Pitted Red Sour Cherries In Light Syrup
796 ml a perfect compliment to both sweet and savoury Dishes ….also makes for a wonderful ice cream topper
$6.75
German Sauerkraut With White Wine-Nowka
796 ml nowka comes in large 28 oz can
$4.95
Grocery
Freshly Baked Bread
$9.95
Frozen Pierogis(8 Pack)
To cook boil pot of water, add pinch of salt add frozen pierogies and wait till water comes to boil again while stirring with wooden spoon. Once boiling, bring to a slow simmer (low heat) and cook stirring for approximately for 10 minutes. Drain and serve! 8 in each pack
$18.00
Frozen Pierogis (12 Pack)~Dozen
To cook boil pot of water, add pinch of salt add frozen pierogies and wait till water comes to boil again while stirring with wooden spoon. Once boiling, bring to a slow simmer (low heat) and cook stirring for approximately for 10 minutes. Drain and serve! 8 in each pack
$27.00
Marinated Prime Cuts Of Meat (Order 24 hours advance)
All uncooked
$0.00
Barista Rock Candy Sugar Sticks
Box of 100 sticks
$75.00
Frooties Candy (360 Pack)
$9.95
Gluten Free All purpose flour 1 kg
$25.00
Gluten Free -Multigrain Flour 1 kg
$25.00
Croutons (250 Gm)
$4.95
Bakery items
Bake at home Bread kit (1.2 kg makes 2 loafs)
$15.00
Bread Crumb Coating (250 Gm)
$4.95
Full Size Cakes
Small Tiramisu Cake
Must order with 24 hours notice . Our delicious freshly "made to order" tiramisu cake
$50.00
Full strudel
Must order with 24 hours advance notice. Made to order Full sized apple strudel (Approx 8 pieces)
$50.00
Small brownie
Must order with 24 hours notice. made to order our delicious freshly baked chocolate brownie
$50.00
Small Black forest Cake
Must order with 24 hours in advance our delicious freshly baked Black forest Cake
$50.00
Beverages...
Tarczyn-czarna Porzeczka Blackcurrant Nectar
Tarczyn products are valuable and tasty juices, nectars, fruit, and vegetable drinks. Its classic glass container is a guarantee of quality and delicious taste.
$3.95
Tarczyn Pomidor Sok 100% Tomato Juice
Tarczyn products are valuable and tasty juices, nectars, fruit, and vegetable drinks. Its classic glass container is a guarantee of quality and delicious taste. 300ml
$3.95
Tarczyn Jabtko Sok 100% Apple juice
Tarczyn products are valuable and tasty juices, nectars, fruit, and vegetable drinks. Its classic glass container is a guarantee of quality and delicious taste. 300ml
$3.95
Tarczyn- Pomarańcza Orange
Tarczyn products are valuable and tasty juices, nectars, fruit, and vegetable drinks. Its classic glass container is a guarantee of quality and delicious taste. 300ml
$3.95
Tarczyn Wiśnia -Cherry Nectar Juice
Tarczyn products are valuable and tasty juices, nectars, fruit, and vegetable drinks. Its classic glass container is a guarantee of quality and delicious taste. 300ml
If you want Gluten free this is the place but as much as I LOVE this restaurant and have been going there for years the gluten free Tiramisu is awful. Inedible. Some things cannot be made gluten free without ruining them. Sorry Helena and Sylvester. The rest of our meal was wonderful but the Tiramisu...
I walked in on a Wednesday night around 9pm...and was the only person wearing jeans. Oops. The place looked high end from the inside and it's located in the heart of Edmonton, The beer list is expansive, The selection was great and included a number of beers I had not come across before.It can undoubtedly compared to sherbook liquor store.
Completely fresh, innovative menu items and fantastic service. This is a must for anyone who appreciated fresh, innovative and flavorful food. Try the the escagorts they are very fresh.
For the appetizer I tried the Chicken Stroganoff stuffed with cheese, it was tasty, but nothing special to it. On the other hand, the Chicken, Shrimp and Rice was amazing.Cooked perfectly so that it does not feel like you are chewing a rubber band. All in all, the food is simply prepared but delicious, the waitstaff is amazing.
A Whyte Avenue staple and hotspot, the Continental Treat is an Edmonton favourite. This eastern European restaurant serves the best dill pickle soup in town, not to mention killer schnitzel, filet mignon with various sauces, stroganoff and, of course, slowly roasted duck legs with a pinot noir demi-glace accompanied by kopytka (potato dumplings) and hot red cabbage.
Gluten-free? Vegetarian? Meat-lover? If you have any of the aforementioned eaters in your dining party, look no further than Continental Fine Treat Bistro. It has one of the most extensive gluten-free menus that I’ve seen. They use many seasonal ingredients and their menu is fairly dynamic. Their dishes have French, German, and Eastern European influences. This place is always a good choice and never a dull moment!
Influenced by Central and Eastern European cuisines, they serve up cheddar and potato perogies, as well as wild mushroom and sauerkraut perogies. Both are a treat.
