Here's a look at Edmonton's new spaces open for events this fall. The new and renovated Edmonton venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
A note regarding COVID-19: At BizBash, we're still committed to bringing you ideas and inspiration for when (yes, when!) events are back up and running. Some of the venues listed here may not yet be available for hosting events due to the pandemic, or they may be operating at a lower capacity.
Italia
Italia at River Cree Resort & Casino opened in July with a cuisine that highlights a variety of Italian classics with a modern twist. Led by executive chef JP Dublado, the menu offers pasta, risotto, flatbread, steak, and seafood dishes like the pan-seared Alaskan scallops. The restaurant has a main room that can accommodate 82 seated and 100 standing; a private dining room with a fireplace and TVs that can accommodate as many as 24 seated and 30 standing; and a veranda overlooking greenery that can accommodate as many as 44 seated and 50 standing. The venue is available for buyouts and has complimentary parking.
Photo: Courtesy of Italia
LOVEPIZZA Rabbit Hill
The franchise’s third location, LOVEPIZZA Rabbit Hill, opened in September in Southwest Edmonton. The new spot follows the brand’s sleek, modern look, with white marble counters and black patterned floors; it seats 50 and is available for buyouts. Known for its handmade and hand-rolled pizzas, the restaurant features unique options including its truffle-infused Holy Shiitake pizza and its Montreal Smoked Meatza pizza that incorporates tater tots. Customers also have the choice to create their own. LOVEPIZZA opened a fourth location in the city of Spruce Grove in October and also has shops in downtown Edmonton and St. Albert.
Photo: Courtesy of LOVEPIZZA
Hanjan
Opened in September, Hanjan in Oliver Square is the Korean restaurant’s third location, with the other shops in Strathcona and southeast Edmonton. The Oliver venue has an open setup with wooden details and a large tree as the centerpiece of the space. It has a capacity of 300 and is available for private bookings. Hanjan describes itself as a cafe and eatery by day and bar by night. On the menu, the bulgogi tacos, fried chicken options, and honey-butter bread are notable dishes. The bar, on the other hand, serves espresso, beer, and a variety of fruit-flavored soju bottles.
Photo: Courtesy of Hanjan Oliver
Boxer Albertan Kitchen & Bar
Located in the Strathcona neighborhood, Boxer Albertan Kitchen & Bar opened to the public in June. The rustic-chic restaurant features seasonal and local fare, including its rotating Albertan Butcher’s Block and house-made pasta. As for the bar, the menu boasts an extensive range of craft cocktails and local beers. The venue can accommodate as many as 80 seated and 100 reception style. In the winter, the team sets up two 14-person geodesic domes on the patio. Both the restaurant and the winter geodesic domes are available for buyouts. For private events, the team can create tailored menus.
Photo: Courtesy of Boxer Albertan Kitchen & Bar
Del Posto
Del Posto is a new Italian restaurant that opened downtown in June. Its interior has red-seated chairs, dark wooden beams, a wine wall, and a bar. The space has a capacity of 100 and is available for private bookings. In terms of its menu, Del Posto features affordable, rustic-style Italian food, with a range of pizzas, pastas, paninis, salads, and meaty entrees. Its bar offers a variety of red and white wines, as well as classic cocktails and $5 draft beer.
Photo: Courtesy of Del Posto
