Oil Lamp in Edmonton

Amazing food with the BEST, the MOST WELCOMING service!

First time here had the lamb luncheon special. We will go bac

Enjoyed everything! Very authentic!

Good clean food, great service.

Excellent food. Very fast service. The staff remembers faces and is very friendly.

Went there for the first time, awesome

Authentic Greek food and experience. You feel like youre family is taking care of you. Lunch specials have good portions and are well prepared.

my my but that was the best Greek salad I ever ate. Potatoes in butter as well made for an incredibly good meal.

It is old- school, cool. I feel it could use some updates; absolutely.. But if their still open for as long as theyve been, I imagine they know what they are doing. Or belong to the mob. Either way, pizza is disappointing Parking: Parking sucks here Kid-friendliness: Kids must be kept on-leash Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Washroom not accessible

The oil lamp is my favourite Greek place in the city! The family that runs this restaurant is so kind and so accommodating and the food is always fresh and delicious. They accommodated a huge group of silly young adults for my birthday party and gave us the most amazing service and even helped me cut my birthday cake. They were so sweet and I try to take everyone there!

Amazing food!!!

The first time , i liked the atmosphere, the lamb was tasty, the garlic prawns were a good beginning, and it was a long time. i have the feeling of homemade food, i will come back for sure. Thanks

Im confused as to why this place is getting good reviews. Maybe my partner and I had a one off, terrible experience, but seriously I dont understand how this place is still open. First off, we ordered the fried cheese, which came to us cold and wasnt even the right cheese. It was a block of chewy old Mozzarella. I ordered the spanikopita (one of my favorite dishes ever) and let me tell you, after 2 bites it was not hard to realize that it had been frozen and was very old. Not surprising that Im not feeling well today. My partner ordered a dish that came with soup. It came with a dirty soaked napkin lying on the plate, soaking the rest of his food (old frozen flavourless meatballs). Never have I seen this practice in another restaurant. Not even kitchen nightmares. The service was also the worst either of us have experienced. The server was on speaker phone every time shed come to our table. Clearly she did not want to be working there anymore. I wouldnt recommend this restaurant to a single person. If you go here, dont be surprised if you get sick from it.

Went here for a work event. Food was wonderful - healthy and clean. I dont know what its like outside of a work event, but I would go back just from that experience!

Quant little eatery, with authentic Greek cuisine, ane lovely customer service. Portions are good, and flavourful. Try the lamb chops or chicken musaka. All the side dishes are delish as well! Parking is all around, but might be tight on game nights at the arena.

Delicious fresh and home cooked food. The roast lamb was melt in the mouth and the greek salad light and fresh. The potatoes, lemony and everything was perfectly cooked. Baklava...yum Very reasonably priced especially for this quality. We will be back soon for sure!

Delicious and authentic Greek food, a must try! Great ambience and cute local place, come out and support a downtown Edmonton staple!

Wow I m so glad I ended up going here. I just really wanted Greek food and this place had a good rating and good prices. Most of the other Greek places in town also had good ratings but their prices were a little steeper than I wanted to pay so we went here. It turned out fantastic. The food was great, the service was good. I love to support locally owned restaurants. And the vibes were perfect. For their sake I wish it was busier but it was nice to have a quiet meal. I will def be recommending this place to everyone I know!

Best Greek food in Edmonton!

Anniversary dinner in Edmonton. This is a small family restaurant with great food and very friendly service. I d highly recommend trying it!

Excellent service and food!

Old style greek restaurant in downtown edmonton.

I just moved here some weeks ago and this is my first time eating at a restaurant alone downtown. It was after lunchtime so I was the only customer, but the staff made me feel very welcomed. the food is amazing too! Will definitely bring my family here.

Lovely restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious! The service was great, our server made us laugh with her blunt but very accurate recommendations. The Greek atmosphere was very enjoyable. Its places like these you want to support with your business.

Chicken musaka was really good and the beef gyro, soup, rice, potatoes, caesar salad, greek salad were just good. Friendly service. Atmosphere/vibe was a bit rundown and not enough light. Vegetarian options: They have many vegetarian options.

For my big birthday we decided to try this restaurant yesterday. From the moment we walked in, we were given great service. I ordered the lamb steaks, I didn t like it much and the owner happily replaced it with a souvlaki which was awesome. I had a blood sugar attack and Vera, the owners wife was all over me fussing and doing all she could for me. She even walked me to the car. Awesome people. Great food, my companions loved every dish, even the salad dressings were wow Prices are also reasonable. Highly recommended for Greek food enthusiasts 7 stars

Such wonderful people. It is like dining with family. Laid back and casual, its Greek food that is authentic and unpretentious.

Only complaint I have is that the tatziki sauce is bland and my chicken was under cooked. The service is always great and the atmosphere is very pleasant as well.

This is my fave Greek restaurant in Edmonton. Portions are huge, flavours are spot on, and very affordable.

Excellent hummus, and loved the mix of light and rich flavours in the gigantes. Very conveniently located right by a bike lane and easy to walk to from the new LRT line. Give it a try.

As per the 5 stars the people are Very Beautiful & Nice NOT sure IF They Understand English Very Well as I Tried 2 Complain & NO 1 seamed 2 Care, I Helped my Friends of many Years get 2 & do the Side walks in Front of IT, The 2 topping Ham & Beef 10 inch pizza tasted Good not Great 2 bad there seamed 2 be No Parma John cheese around or Offered would have made IT great, $18.99c for just IT seems 2 expensive, I would NOT pay more then $10$ for IT if I had 2 pay 4 IT, found a Piece of Black Plastic bag about 1 inch in diameter between the First slices of Pizza I separated NO Explanation offered or Given & NO apology given 4 IT. Im glad someone else was paying for it. I Will NOT be going back with Out my Friends. Vegetarian options: Im Tired of making suggestions on here, YOU figure IT out there are Options Every Where, just LQQK 4 them. Im Single & 53 never Married or common law Last Male in My Branch of my Family Tree & ITS Valentines Day & I have NO Girlfriend Today like usual. Dietary restrictions: Same as Above, Life IS 2 Short so Try & Enjoy IT & Happy Fing Valentines Day Sexercising is the best Exercise made by Humans & 4 humans & Its FREE, the F word is NOT a Bad word its What 2 people or more does who Likes each other a LOT that Sometimes Produces a Child. Parking: Limited number of Parking spots in the back of the Store, Street parking is Only 15 minutes FREE Now used to be 30 minutes after You put your plate # in the street Parking Machines. Then After that IT is Expensive. BUT more IF you get a Ticket & a Fine. So please be Careful. Kid-friendliness: Bad part of town in front of the Court House limited parking spots in back Good place to Lose Your Kids IF U want 2 LOSE them & AssUming some One Else Wants Them. I DONT I Want & Need 2 have My Own. Wheelchair accessibility: On the street Side Walk Level Nice City cement Corner Ramp at intersection in front of IT doors seam Wide enough 4 most wheel Chairs NO Automatic Doors BUT as per the 5 stars the people are Very Nice & Beautiful Not Sure IF they Understand English Very Well as I Tried to Complain NO 1 seamed 2 Understand & Care.

Great, authentic Greek food and awesome service every single time Ive been there. Today was no exception, made my Valentines lunch that much better Always my go to and recommended place.

Best pizza Ive had since I moved here 10 years ago.

I was a bit concerned about food safety here. Calamari looked sickly and my Gyro meat seemed as though it was pulled out of a tub of mystery translucent liquid, microwaved and thrown on a stale Pita. I really would avoid this place.

Honestly just a really bad meal. This us one of the first times I ve actually worried about food safety in a restaurant. The potato s and lemon looks like they were 2+ weeks old. The food was lukewarm and almost sour (not in a good way). I would recommend not eating here. I think things have gone downhill.

If youre in the mood for Greek food, this is the real deal. Good lunch specials, including a tasty marinated chicken souvlaki.

Amazing atmosphere very homey and cozy. The owners are very attentive and the food is good as well!

Delicious and perfect amount of food, friendly service and beautiful decor.

Great food and a wonderful atmosphere.

Have been here twice and we had enjoyed it very much. We have had chicken, gyro and calamari. Service was good, the relationship between price and quality of food is accurate. For us, it felt like a homemade food. The atmosphere is really nice as well. Beautiful place for a quiet night.

Wonderful, delicious and cozy

I can t say anything bad about this place! They have excellent food and I really like their Caesar salad, the dressing is homemade and has a great taste. The pricing is also reasonable and the service is always very good.

Lunch Special Chicken Souvlaki and Soup with Potatoes. Excellent flavour. Fast, friendly service. Will definitely visit again. Thank you

I liked it very much. Good service. Very nice people. I understand it as a family restaurant. The cook also came to us and talked, a very nice man with a sense of humor. I recommend The prices are quite nice.

Always a great experience, We love the escargot!!!! Food

Amazing spot . Beautiful authentic atmosphere

This place is so warm and welcoming, the staff is very nice and the place is very authentic. The menu has a lot of options but going for the specialties is always the go to. The food is amazing and gives that warmth to the heart when you don t want to cook but still want homemade food. It s my one of my favourite places.

I went here and had the lamb. I loved it. Staff was very nice to me

Authentic Greek food ! Great food, well price, amazing stuff ! Thanks

Great experience for lunch. Shared calamari, chicken souvlaki, the rice and potatoes were delicious and our favorite part was the escargot. Thanks!

Authentic quality taste with flavour. Everything is homemade with thought and love. This is the best restaurant Ive gone to in a long time. The carrots and stuffed pepper were just awesome. More people need to come here-- youre missing out!

Really loved it here. I recommend it!

A hidden little gem! Absolutely amazing authentic Greek food! By far, the BEST hummus I have ever had! The service was absolutely amazing as well! Our server went so far above and beyond I figured she must be the owner and even asked her if she was....she was not! I think having employees that put that much heart into their work speaks volumes of the business itself! My friends all agreed, well definitely be back! We were also happy to learn that delivery is available through Skip the Dishes.. My new FAVOURITE Greek restaurant in Edmonton!

Oil Lamp is a hidden gem on 97 Street and we stopped for a snack and drink served by friendly staff. The Feta cheese with olives served with pitta bread was exceptional. Unfortunately vandalism is rampant in the area and it was quiet. The food is exceptional with very reasonable price and we will definitely return to try out more dishes from their menu! The ambience is lovely and staff courteous with excellent customer service. Parking: Oil Lamp is situated across from the Law Courts and near Canada Place. There are various parking lots in the area and street parking is restricted in terms of free parking due to the city of Edmontons new rules; Oil Lamp is walking distance for those in downtown so parking is not an issue!

We went in on 31st of July 2023. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who gave us a table for two. Then we decided to move to a better table, which had seating for 4 people, with the acknowledgment of the waitress. However, the manager lady came to us and told us in a very rude manner It s the lunch time , insinuating that we shouldn t take a table for four. She wasn t friendly at all - no pleasantries. The restaurant was only 10% full with a plenty of empty tables of both 2 seaters and 4 seaters. And there was another 2 person group occupying a seater table. We decided to leave.

Best Lasagna I ve ever had! Absolutely a must try!

The Oil lamp is an absolute gem for Greek food in downtown Edmonton. Please skip Opa and come here instead. I had the lunch special beef Gyro Combo with Cesar Salad and Potatoes. The potatoes were soft and had a nice lemon zest. They almost melted in my mouth. The Cesar salad had the perfect amount of dressing. The beef gyro was great too, the taziki complimented the pita bread and the meat. I would come back anytime.

The food is amazing.

10/10. Not much else to say. Can t get much better.

This place has some of the best food in town, not to be missed! Food comes out lightning fast and delicious, do yourself a favour and get the chicken souvlaki lunch special. Service is friendly and atmosphere is quaint and cozy, albeit a bit dark. Highly recommend!

This place is AMAZING. Ive had awesome greek food before and this absolutely tops it. I ordered the spanakopita with a caeser salad and was sharing a plate between my girlfriend of chicken souvlaki and i was amazed at the quality of the meals. Handmade spiniach and feta baked in flaky phyllo pastery with a homemade tzatziki. If you are in the area and would like some greek food this place is a must go

Working just down the street from the Oil Lamp has made this our favorite go-to for the fantastic lunch specials. The staff treat us like family and are on top of everything from the moment we (or anyone for that matter) walk in the door. I cant say enough good things about the food, service and atmosphere here. Last night I finally brought my spouse, after a late show downtown, for a snack and some warm baklava. She too was impressed and now knows what I get excited when I tell her it is going to be an Oil Lamp lunch day. LOL. Great place for lunch, dinner or a late dessert after a show, museum or art gallery tour when downtown. Tims 2cents.

If you are looking for authentic Greek food, this is the place you must try. Amazing food and friendly staff ! I will definately go back again.

I gave two stars because I dont know how it is if you sit in and eat but I tell you take out is really bad for what it probably cost them I paid $17 and it was some of it was dry and there was it a whole lot of lettuce as opposed to the contents of a Greek salad. With The changing Times with covid etc etc but still you can make a better meal than that .

Food is always great and the staff is incredible!!

Its easy to walk by this authentic Greek restaurant. Don t! We had over the years and what a mistake! Next time you go to the Farmers Market in the old Army and Navy building have lunch here. That is what we did and it was the best greek food I have had in a long time. They serve dinner as well but I m still fixated on that lunch. Wowza!

Nice place nice lady obviously from grease.. The calamari was so rubbery I thought I could bounce it to the garbage

I had the spinach pastry for an appetizer and the marinated chicken with Caesar salad and potatoes for my meal. Everything tasted phenomenal. I normally dont like cooked spinach but that stuffed pastry was very tasty. Dipped in the sauce served alongside it, it was an excellent opening dish. The potatoes I had with my meal were also superb. They were very moist and packed with flavour, but they didnt fall apart on the fork when I dipped them. An excellent sweet spot. The chicken however, was the main attraction. Served on pita bread with tomatoes, onions, and a perfect amount of spice and oil, it was without a doubt the best chicken souvlaki I have had in quite some time. It was cooked so the outside was crispy but the inside was moist and so flavourful. The service was prompt and friendly, everything arriving right as I wanted it. The decor is very charming, and the music they play is an excellent accompaniment to the food I was served. A great experience and one I intend to experience again.

Great food great prices.

Always a great meal. Family owned and operated. Always get the potatoes they are the best in town.

The Oil Lamp is an amazing Resturant. The staff is friendly and wonderful. The food tastes amazing, so flavourful. Really a must visit place. I believe it will be my new favourite go to spot. Good place for family or friends or a date. Had dinner with my boyfriend and they have a great menu selection and good prices

We had a great time and you can tell that this place has a quiet but significant following by regulars. The service was great, as was the food. The plating is more like a meal at home but so is the taste. Delicious!

The Oil Lamp is easily my favourite Greek restaurant in Edmonton. They have fantastic lunch specials and are always quick when it comes to service and food preparation. Their prices are very reasonable and the food is always delicious! Highly recommended!

Been there twice and the food was excellent and liked the atmosphere inside the restaurant.

So adorable. Locally owned with classic Greek food! The restaurant was previously an oil lamp manufacturer and that is how they got their name!

I really enjoyed my experience here. Great greek food! The men I was with lived the pizza but I personally dont love thin crust. Very clean and locally owned

Nice and cozy place. The owners/servers are very nice. This is our first time visiting Edmonton and meeting with friends at the same time, we overlooked at the time and overstayed after their closing time and the owners/servers were patiently waiting for us to leave. We are so thankful knowing what they did and we realized that they are originally from Toronto (which we are from as well).

Had dinner before seeing a show across the street. Friendly, efficient service. Tasty food and good portions. Ive visited a few times, never had a bad meal.

I have been a fan of Oil Lamp for years. Its close to the Citadel and Winspear. The food is excellent; staff is friendly, and ,the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated . Last week I dined there with three friends and we all enjoyed it tremendously. Will be back.

It cheered me up, the foods was as always impressive and delicious The server was friendly, didnt bother us was lovely he knew when to come and when to go and when to joke around. The lamps around the restaurant reminded me of my Grandmamas .. very nostalgic..would recommend

Honestly a great little spot! My favourite on their lunch menu is the chicken souvlaki skewers, Greek salad, and rice. I used to like their potatoes when they were mini, but now they re much larger and just have a soft and mushy texture which isn t my vibe.

Went for dinner tonight with family and had a fantastic experience. Spectacular Greek food and the friendliest service. My fav dish was the meatballs - so good

The staff is super nice, and I absolutely loved the food, especially the potatoes they were cooked perfectly!

Exceptional food, value and service!!! Highly recommend

Food was great. Vera was super friendly and accommodating. Parking: Free after 1800 hrs

Wonderful, authentic feeling Greek experience! Great lamb and amazing coffee. Service was so kind and warm, would definitely recommend this place. A little treasure buried deep in edmontons downtown. Will be coming back very soon.

We had lunch special with lamb. Everything was so delicious and love their coffee too! Also they are really nice and friendly! Definitely will come back again!

Very Tasty

Stopped in for a couple appies. Had the meatballs and saganski. The food and service and atmosphere were all wonderful.

Great food and friendly service

Was blown away with how great the food was. Will go again next time I am in that area

It was okay probably wouldnt go again. There were five of us and no one thought their meal was particularly great

Wonderful greek food with a great atmosphere! The lunch specials are worth it, especially the roasted lamb because it comes with rice, so you can get two other sides. I would recommend the greek salad (of course) and the lemon roasted potatoes. Fantastic.

excellent institution, very tasty unobtrusive music excellent chefs, I liked everything. solid 5!

Service good 10/10

Had seen this place before and finally decided to stop and try it. Was great. Food was fresh and healthy and delicious. Will definitely come back to try other items. Had the souvlaki meal. Very tasty and filling.

This is one of my favourite places to eat at lunch. The food is always excellent no matter what you get.

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere.

Eaten here a few times, love the Spanakopita and the prawns. Had the roast lamb and am very disappointed. Idk if I got the wrong dish but the lamb is very fatty and lacks flavor completely. I expected an actual roast lamb this feels like lunch meat covered in thin gravy /: might just not be the dish for me, will still be trying something else but minus a star for the lamb

Very good food, friendly staff, and quiet. Nice little spot to go out on a date.

Lovely staff with great tasting food!

Food is excellent and worth going.

Great food highly recommended

Always great service and food.

Amazing staff and the food is always excellent!! must try

Great food, atmosphere and service!

Quite disappointed. We ordered through a delivery service and received 2 messages that the restaurant needed more time. Fine, maybe theyre making it fresh. Weve had greek roasted lamb a handful of times from other restaurants, weve never had a problem. Today we received slices of dry lamb. (Instead of a leg or another piece) Everything was dry, usually we get the juice the lamb was cooked in, as well as the potatoes. Disappointed.

Food is so delicious. Been coming here for years! Definitely a hidden gem in the city.

Yummy food, love the staff. Perfect place to eat if youre in the downtown area.

A classic, family operated Greek restaurant. Unpretentious but with an authentic air. And the food was delicious.

So good had they gyro. Best in the city hands down. And she was right about the potatoes.

Ive always loved Greek food, and this place does not disappoint. Great food and good service.

Fantastic food!

service was horrible! Staff was rude! Food was cold.

Nice atmosphere, great food, good service!

Food is homey and great tasting.

We really enjoy it here, except for the last time we were there the food wasn t the same, and the door was opened which lead bugs inside and it was cold in the building :(

Such great taste, good service, the price I found very reasonable. The staff was inviting

Good food and service is good.

Good food decent prices

Ive been here a few times now, the food is mediocre. I find it a little over-priced considering the quality. Decor and ambiance is nice. Service is efficient but impersonal.

So good!

Really nice place to dine, very coz, great food and the decoration makes it feel very unique

Gave meat dish to vegetarian. I ordered stuffed green peppers which are supposed to be filled with cheese and vegetables. The one I got was stuffed with rice and beef. I realized after having a bite and called the restaurant. I got no apologies from them instead just got a rude response that they cannot list all ingredients of a dish. Avoid at all costs. You just cannot be sure what will be on your plate.

Awesome, authentic food at reasonable prices! Great services.

I ordered Roasted Lamb for pickup, and let me tell you. It felt like am chewing a shoes, it is so bland and looks like a jail food. I even got barely any rice, the potatoes are dry and disgusting. Definitely not coming back and wont even refer this place to any of my friends.

I had the souvlaki and my daughter had the gyro plate. They were ok, but Ive had better elsewhere. Service was very nice.

The food is low prices and the service was great... quality of food not good but I guess thats why the prices are so low.

Great place!

Lasagna was delicous. Tasted like a homemade lasagna, nothing fancy. That was the only thing we liked. Garlic toast was basically burnt toast with some oil. Calamari was rubbery and no flavour, escargot was very salty. Also, they dont know how to wrap their food. They put the paper side down on top of the hot lasagna so when we opened the tin containers the paper and cheese melted together. Yum. Lady was snappy and rude, its hard to speak and hear when you have masks on, but dont give me attitude when I give you the wrong answer to your question that I clearly couldnt hear and asked you to repeat again. Just rude on the phone and in person. Food is really not worth the price.

Authentic Greek food, fantastic service!!

Friendly & Warm service. Amazing food at a great price. Im excited to go back again, those potatoes were to die for!!! :)

One of my favorite tests for many years. Absolutely the best Greek food.

Their lemon potatoes are incredible. How do they do that???? An excellent casual dining restaurant for lunch. Simple, affordable, and good food.

Went to Oil Lamp for a business lunch. It is laid out nicely for business meetings. Service was excellent - friendly, quick and unobtrusive. Food was great with good selection of Greek and non-Greek items at reasonable prices. Definitely worth trying.

Nice place, didnt really like the food and found it very bland. Too much mayo in ceaser salad.

Very nicely appointed Greek restaurant on 97th st. The menu covers the standard Mediterranean items - I had the fried cheese appetizer called Saganaki , a must have for me at any Greek restaurant- it could have been hotter - in fact should have been hotter, but was so delicious I will have to let that slide! As a main I had the lunch special calamari with Greek salad and roasted potatoes. The fish and salad were very good but the potatoes had too much lemon for my taste. My fellow diner thought the potatoes were great so there you go. The room was empty when I sat down at 11:45, and completely full when I left at 1. Prices are reasonable but portions seemed small, which actually suits me.

Friendly staff good food.

Love there lunch specials

Very friendly and accommodating staff. I love this place!

Grear Greek Restuarant

Great tasting food. Shout out to Angelo, great service

Great food and service a must try

Delicious and great customer service!! Well be going again!

Great food and low prices

Pizza is great

Great service & food.

Excellent Greek food....fast service

Very nice place for lunch

Absolutely amazing - A must try if your ever in downtown you have to eat here! Try the pita pizza.

Great for lunch

Mediocre Greek food decent for price but better to walk 3 blocks to the Urban Greek

Went for lunch and was so impressed. The service was wonderful and the food was fantastic. Definitely a place to try!

A half teaspoon of sauce on each leaf on the salad. Soupy grease on the gyro when the plate was put down. Hard calamari.

Have eaten there many time and always impressed. Great taste and good portions paired with a friendly and authentic atmosphere. Always a sure thing.

Very fresh and delicious food. Huge portion sizes and great customer service.

Very tasty!!

Great discovery. This restaurant feels and taste like home.

Ordered pizza to go a couple of times ,Great pizza ,fast Friendly service , salads and sandwiches are good too , will definitely visit again.

Food service excellent

When I worked in the area I used to often enjoy The Oil Lamp for lunch. They were a quick lunch spot with wonderfully tasty food & occasionally I also ordered take-out for a quick at my desk option.

Amazing staff. Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere. Large portions. You cant go wrong!!

So fresh and delicious! Busy place which means success!

One of the best Greek restaurants in Edmonton

This is a great gem for lunch downtown! I ordered the chicken souvlaki! Was very good. My guest ordered the lamb was very good and he loved the lemon potatoes!

Great service and the salad and pizzas were wonderful.

I read the reviews and i was excited to eat here as i love greek food. Unfortunately to me the best thing i ate was the potato on my plate. I had calamari and tzakiki and it was bland and tasteless. I had lamb chops and they were tough my jaw hurt afterwards. The waitress was sick and kept coughing into her hand which she then served us food. I was not impressed. Id rather save my money and eat at Opas at least get some flavor with my food.

Atmosphere is awesome, quick service and good food.

Staff are wonderful and always have a smile, the food is always on point and exactly to your specifications. Theyve earned life long customers

I came here before dinner time and was craving spanakopita. They did not dissapoint. It was beautiful and the olives and feta were excellent as well. I thought the prices were reasonable and its easy to enjoy vegetarian. Friendly staff. This place should really be booming for its lovely authentic atmosphere, quality food and nice service.