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Tucked away in the Three Sisters community our airy bistro has big windows, an open kitchen, a sunny and quiet patio and a cheerful atmosphere. Cuisine is, comforting, simple, flavourful, prepared with passion and always delicious. Our menu consists of a mixture of traditional French and Italian dishes. To complement your meal, have a look at the wine list: one of the most extensive and affordable wine list in Canmore or find a new favourite on our seasonal cocktail menu! Consult our Facebook or Instagram page for daily specials and our website for live music and special events!
PRICE RANGE
S$10 - S$49
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
European
FEATURES
Takeout, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

I have mixed emotions about this restaurant. As far as ambiance it’s small, but has a nice atmosphere. The servers are very good and very attentive. Our food was fabulous. I had the chicken marsala, and my friend had the risotto. The food was very...good, had a decent wine selection. The only negative comment I can make is that the ventilation system in this restaurant was overwhelming and not in a good way. I’m not sure if this was a one off, because this was the first time I was at the restaurant or if they need to seriously get a ventilation system in. My eyes were watering from the air and the air was thick with the smell of food cooking, and our sweaters and hair smelled of the restaurant when we left. It somewhat reminded me of Japanese village, when you come out of there you can just smell like the entire place. I’m hoping that this was just something that is not a normal situation because I never read this in any of the reviews. But other than that it was a good restaurant, but I don’t know that I would go back given this ventilation situation.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 24 January 2024 via mobile

My daughter wanted to try this place for her birthday. Not a very big place but the food and service are incredible. I had the prawn risotto with warm baguette. It was awesome. My daughter had the pasta with a meatball which she loved. For...dessert we had the chocolate lava cake. Everything was outstanding. Can't wait to go back.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 22 January 2024

Really great tasting food in a casual and welcoming setting. Stopped here for lunch on a drive from Calgary to Banff. We liked it so much that we returned 2 days later, ordered other items from the menu and loved those too. Very relaxed and...unassuming bistro with great food, very friendly service, quick to bring our food out. I ate my food as well as "tasting" a lot of my husband's. Every bite was delicious. He had the Italian Beef dip and cream of tomato soup. I had the garlic prawns with foccacia bread. The second trip, I had the rissotto funghi. Again, delicious!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 14 January 2024

This fabulous restaurant continues to serve exceptionally delicious meals and provide excellent service. As locals, we frequent Market Bistro regularly as it surpasses most of the restaurants in the townsite. Treat yourself to this gem of a place.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 6 January 2024

What a gem! Food was delicious with a great casual atmosphere. Service was professional and friendly. Highly, highly recommend. We will be back soon.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Jatin Dhingra, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and felt the warmth of our casual atmosphere. Our team takes pride in providing professional and friendly service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

Reviewed 16 November 2023

After spending a couple of days in Canmore, we decided to investigate a more peaceful and enjoyable meal location (no loud music and reasonable food). We ended up at the Market Bistrot in the hamlet of Three Sisters. It was an absolute hit. Relaxed atmosphere,...good food, pleasant ambiance, and excellent service. The price of a wine bottle also was not the rip-off it is in Canmore where the minimum price of a low-level wine is (approximately $20 in a liquor store) $70 on all menus of visited restaurants. While a little out of the way since you need to drive to 3 Sisters, it is 100% worth it. We will definitely make this restaurant one of our "go-to" in the future. Thank youMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 19 November 2023

Dear Gaston, Thank you so much for your glowing review and for choosing Market Bistro for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that you found our bistro to be a peaceful and enjoyable meal location with a relaxed atmosphere, good food, pleasant ambiance, and...More

Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

Market bistro knocks it out of the park AGAIN!! Thank you chefs! We enjoyed the flat iron steak- my husband rarely raves about food if ever. at first bite he was taken aback by the flavour and tender flat iron. I enjoyed chicken Marsala but...wanted that flat iron steak after tasting his. The eggplant dish is SO good! Lemon pie! Whoa! Trying to recreate this at home as the food was that good! Hubby enjoyed the cheesecake, I tasted it- it was excellent, not your usual run of the mill cheesecake. So good. Drinks are excellent as well. One warning…. Table Service is not amazing but ok. Just keep your expectations in check on that and you’ll enjoy your food! I’d rather have outstanding food and ok service, instead of great service and ok food. 5 stars for me!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Market Bistro. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our flat iron steak and that we exceeded your expectations. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our chefs. Creating delicious...More

Reviewed 21 October 2023

Clara was an amazing server and her recommendations were fantastic. The food and ambiance were absolutely perfect. Thank you!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear Karim, Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we're absolutely delighted to hear that you had the best dinner! It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience. We appreciate your kind words about Clara, and we'll be sure to pass...More

Reviewed 16 October 2023

Quality and very tasteful food!! The manager is just that, he's always doing something from ensuring your food is what you expected, to hosting, in the kitchen, etc... We showed up (without a reservation) after a long day in Banff N.P. about 7:30 P.M., 30...minutes before closing (we didn't realize they closed that day at 8 P.M.) and we were not shooed away. They were 100% full and actually the manager and hostess offered to seat us as soon as they had an opening. In the mean time they wheeled out a heater where we could wait outside on their patio. Their friendliness a politeness is far above and beyond most places. The menu is one page, succinct and to the point; the menu is very carefully planned with no superfluous fillers (i.e. chicken 20 different ways). The menu is well rounded with a bit of everything for most anyone. The food here is unique to say the least such as the soup I ordered, (I believe it was almond & broccoli) I never heard of it and it was EXCELLENT. Under 'Soup of the Day' you'll see 'Featured Creation'. I also had the 'Chicken Marsala' a bit mainstream in title but definitely not taste, it was the best I've ever had. There were three of us, we each ordered soup, two small plates and a main each and wow... we just couldn't finish. The portions are just how you'd make it at home, no shortcuts here. This is a bit outside downtown (not walking distance) Canmore but, do not let that fool you. The Market Bistro is a MUST.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear Georgemcvey, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your exceptional dining experience at The Market Bistro. We're genuinely touched by your kind words and thrilled that you enjoyed our high-quality, gourmet, and tasteful food. We greatly appreciate your recognition of our...More

Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

Wonderful food and service. My chicken Marsala was perfectly made and my sister’s salmon salad was so fresh and perfectly dressed. There was such care in the preparation of our food. Our server was so pleasant. Would highly recommend this spot. Our best meal of...our trip.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear lalfgal, We're truly delighted to hear that you had the best meal of your trip at our restaurant! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that you found our food and service...More

Reviewed 13 October 2023

We were a group of 4 and everyone LOVED their dinner. The eggplant dish was really loved. We also got the chicken marsala, pollo penne, and a prawn/shellfish dish. It was really enjoyed and we complimented the chef.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear Valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful dining experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you and your group loved your dinners, and we're especially pleased to receive compliments to the chef. It's fantastic to know that each...More

Reviewed 9 October 2023 via mobile

My husband and I were driving to Banff and happened upon this bistro. This little bistro was amazing!!!! The food was excellent. I got the Arribiatta penne and it was the best I’ve ever had; the sauce was so good, and I live in land...of Italian food!! We actually came back to eat here for lunch on our way back to Calgary. The staff is very friendly and service was great. Highly recommend!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear Rockstar1312, Thank you for your wonderful review, and we're delighted to hear that you found our bistro to be a pleasant surprise during your journey. It's fantastic to know that you and your husband enjoyed our amazing food. We're especially pleased that you found...More

Reviewed 26 September 2023

Upscale casual restaurant. The Capri salad consisted of tomatoes sandwhiched between small thin pieces of moseralla, so that you could barely see the cheese. The balsamic vinegar was good though. The steak salad consisted of steak on top of a small portion of grilled vegetables,...and soggy crutons. The vegetables and crutons were all smothered in an over-powering sour cream sauce. My wife was not impressed with her salmon and shrimp dish. The beer was good. The restaurant was clean. The food presentation and temperature were average. The outdoor dining area was poorly lit at night. Overall, the dining experience was decent, but nothing special. --- Tourist from U.S.A.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2023

Dear Tourist from the U.S.A. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your visit to our restaurant and your detailed review. We apologize that your dining experience was not up to your expectations. Your comments about the Caprese salad, steak salad, and...More

Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Dinner here after a long day exploring Banff National Park. Staff were friendly and accommodating. It can be a bit hard to find but is worth it. The food and service were delightful.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2023

Dear CarriemcG Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Market Bistro provided you with a great place to end your day of exploring Banff National Park. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly and accommodating staff. We understand that finding...More

Reviewed 24 September 2023

Such amazing food and a really nice server. It didn’t feel touristy at all which is always a concern in a mountain town. We had the prawn risotto, mushroom risotto, and penne pollo and all were great. The drinks were very reasonably priced as well...- will definitely be back the next time we’re in town 🙂More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Market Bistro, Owner at The Market Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear V2013FYsamb Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Market Bistro is your favourite place in Canmore. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the amazing food and appreciated the welcoming and non-touristy atmosphere. We take pride in creating an authentic...More

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The Market Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5