Lazia Restaurant

Restaurant is closed. Legal document on the door showing arrears. Neighboring businesses heard it had been sold.

Fusion of two kinds of bad food is not like math where a negative plus negative equals positive. That’s just their fusion food; bad. Drinks too are bad. Service is slow and disinterested.

I don’t like giving bad reviews, but I really did not enjoy this place. The building and décor are very nice and modern, but unfortunately, the food is not very good. There was a big group of us going out for a birthday dinner, and they were able to provide a table for 9 on a Friday evening with very short notice. We thought we were in luck, but now I think there’s a reason they weren’t as busy as the other restaurants in the area.
I ordered a chow mein vegetable dish, a dish I order quite often, and I’m sorry to say that it was the worst I’ve ever had. It had a very odd smokey/​charred flavour that was just not good. Nobody was that impressed with their meal, poor to average at best, which is sad since I think this place has a lot of potential.
Since there was more than 7 of us, we were informed that a 15% gratuity would be applied to our bill (not an uncommon practice), but the server made sure to mention that we could tip more if we wanted, which I thought was a little forward since this was also stated on the bill.
I highly doubt we will ever eat here again, simply because you can find a better meal elsewhere.

I’ve been here more times than I can count, but I only just tried their «Alberta Beef Burger» with cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, and double smoked bacon. Wow, what a burger! What I loved most was their signature BBQ aioli. If you’re in the area and looking for a good burger, you wont be disappointed.

Oh dear. The 3-​star average rating of this restaurant is a generous one. I always wanted to try this place, but, sadly, it felt like we were in an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. It turns out that Lazia is one of those restaurants that tries to trick you with nice plating and a fancy-​sounding menu. The best part about my meal was the wine. There was no goat cheese in my mushroom bruschetta, but, there was some tangy Miracle Whip! My server could tell by the look on my face that I didn’t care for my entrée. When I told her that all the items on my seafood sampler were frozen, she said, «Well, they’re ‘fresh’ frozen.» Yeah. Ok.
Our server was quite good, but, a customer should never, ever, ever, see a staff member eating a meal in the lounge.
I’m sorry, Brittany K., but there are many better places for a first date. Try the Moxies that’s in the same parking lot.
Oh yeah! At the bottom of our receipt, Lazia tried to take credit for the Gold Plate Award, which was actually given to a chef at Wildflower.

Quick lunch service and very nicely presented food. I can’t say no to that. There is such a variety of food that you can have fish and chips, Texas barbecue, to pad thai or chow mein and finish with crème brule or key lime cheesecake.

One of my favorite restaurants. Love almost everything on the menu; must tries are the ginger chicken, pad thai, spring rolls, and butter chicken, but everything else I’ve had there is good too. Delicious yet affordable. Brunch on the weekends is always great too just make sure you get there before they switch to their normal menu (1:30 I think is the cutoff).

I was a little hesitant when my friend suggested that we should have dinner here. I don’t remember it being that good… well 5 years ago was probably the last time I visited Lazia.
Asian Fusion types of restaurants actually turns me off.
Being that it was a Tuesday, it wasn’t all that busy and the waitress were very available to serve us. They checked up on us quite often. We mentioned that it was my friend’s birthday, but there was nothing really they did for us to make this dinner extra special.
The restaurant is very trendy with a winding staircase and a very romantic and modern set up.
We each ordered different entrees:
Alberta Boneless Short Ribs
Tropical Whitefish
Texas BBQ Pull pork
Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken.
The meal was nicely plated and I was actually surprised at the portion of food they gave us. At first I was worried that we’re getting ripped off because I always think that these kinda restaurants will give us tiny foods. And second, my tongue is not a fan of this kind of fusion creation.
The food had a lot of seasoning and it was good. I felt like I ate a balanced and full meal.
Birthday girl didn’t want any desert, so we skipped that part.
They do have a nice display of desserts in the glass case in the bar area.
I believe Lazia makes all there dessert.
I think if I were to come here again, it would mostly likely just be for dessert.

not bad, not great, pretty middle of the road. Food is fair, ambiance fair, prices high for what you get. Nothing overtly wrong, but not too impressive. Two things it does have going for it that does set it apart from some other restaurants is the desserts, which look scrumptious in the display case, and (kinda weird) the washrooms. They are not only clean, but also nicely decorated. So, if your with someone who just has to check it out, all is not lost:)

We were a group of about 10 people who booked 2 weeks in advance, when we called to confirm the seating and the reservation we had found out they lost our reservation but would still try to fit us in. I arrived 15 minutes early and gave the name our reservation was under and the hostess said I was the first one there and could just wait in front– after 20 minutes of waiting I emailed my another person who was supposed to be going to find out they were already seated and the same hostess I asked was the person who got them to their table. The drink special was good for a Saturday night and the salmon was ok, it was not as moist nor did it flake like it should, I think it was maybe sitting for a bit before it arrived. It was fine that gratuity was already included in the bill, but the waitress seemed put off when I didn’t tip on top of the already added on tip. Meh

Night out after the movies! What a dissapointment, 3^rd time unlucky. The food is horrible! Ginger beef was chewy, sweet and had been soaked in batter and fried in oil too cold, that dish had to make a trip back to the kitchen. Curried chicken sans chicken came with 3 small shrimp and lots of over cooked root vegtables. The waitress was new and recommended spagetti and grilled cheese sandwiches (in an Asian Fusion restaurant!) She was new and could offer little help. Even the pop was flat.
This is not a place I would recommend except for something that comes out of abottle and no one prepares it there… YUK never again

This might just be Edmonton’s ultimate first date restaurant. It’s got that classy, trendy feel without being too upscale — hip but affordable for a dude in his mid-​twenties with student loans trying to impress another girls in her mid-​twenties with student loans. If you thought the lucky lady would like Moxie’s or Earl’s, take her to the local version with more flair — Lazia!
The more I think about it, the more I like Lazia. The cool staircase, the futuristic catwalk, the cozy booths on the main level. Music is loud but not too loud, and I’ve always found service to be pretty attentive.
To be honest, I haven’t been here on a date in a long time, but I do come to the lounge from time to time with my girlfriends. Last time I stopped by was for a mini-​going away party for a great friend of mine. We ordered a few dips and other appie plates. It was a Tuesday night, so it wasn’t too busy. Food came quickly and was nice and hot — plus very tasty! I have a feeling the dips weren’t on the healthy side, but live a little, eh? :-)
If you go to Lazia for a meal, definitely order the ginger beef. Calgary might have invented, but the chefs at Lazia have perfected it!

Gotta go with the 2 stars… Lazia has done better.
We like this place to get away from the drab dining places that seem to pride themselves on mediocre, boring food. Lazia does a good job on variety and interesting menu dishes. Most are an Asian fusion, but I find some to be fairly contemporary.
There was a wait to get in, of course, it’s Saturday night. I’d say the wait was 25 minutes, completely acceptable.
Before too long we had water and our alcoholic beverage of choice and were placing our meal orders. We tried the Vietnamese Spring Rolls for an appie which were tasty. They came with a dipping sauce that I would describe as a mash up of Thousand Island dressing & mayo. We also shared a side caesar. Lettuce had some brown spots, but crunchy and there were these weird brownish, green things that I had no clue what they were, nor couid I figure out the taste. If someone knows what they use… please let me know. I like to know what I’m eating.
When we ordered, the server warned us that my dish would be at least 30 minutes. I ordered the Cuban Rack of Lamb. I’ve had it there before, it’s absolutely delicious. The challenges we had were making sure we were hydrated as we waited much more than 30 minutes for the mains. It was closer to an hour. The Mr. sat for quite some time, multiple times, without water. Not once did anyone ask/​offer to get us another cocktail.
Food was good, service was slow. I don’t think a water glass should be empty at a restaurant, and I think they’d do what they could to keep a $ 9 cocktail glass full.

The food was good, the atmosphere was comfortable. Basically its not a place that I will seek out, but I would be willing to go back every once in a while to try something new on the menu or when the usual Moxies/Earls/Joey’s has gotten stale.
I was very impressed with the variety that they had on the menu. Everything from a Kobe beef burger & Fish and chips to complex fusion dishes.
If you haven’t been there I do recommend going and giving the place a try.

My opinion about Lazia has changed since reviewing it almost two years ago. It’s still a three-​star, but my first impressions were not my lasting impressions.
This north-​end restaurant is situated in a busy hub off St. Albert Trail and shares mega-​mall space with Cineplex Odeon, Moxie’s, Tony Roma’s, Subway, Booster Juice and over a dozen other businesses.
I moved to the north end last year, and although I wasn’t overly thrilled with Lazia the first time I visited, my sweetie and I have returned many times when date night keeps us in our neck of the woods.
I have come to feel quite cozy and at home in this restaurant-​cum-​nightclub, with its plush, oval booths, soothing mahogany accents, crimson walls, warm, mindfully placed pot-​lighting and, last but not least, its raucous music and conversation that’s so steady on a Saturday night that it fades into ambient white noise as we become part of the vibe.
You MUST start with «the only way to gyoza» — savoury pork dumplings with a ponzu dipping sauce. I’m not exactly sure what ponzu is, but I know it contains soy sauce and I know it is absolutely addictive!
For drinks, I can go for a cold Keith’s, a Bellini, a glass of vino or a rye & diet, depending on my mood. After you’ve been to gyoza, you can’t go wrong with the Pad Thai, although it’s a bit overpriced for a plate of pasta, at $ 15.95 — but well worth it.
This place gets a lot of weekend pre-​movie traffic — so expect a small line if you want to be seated in the restaurant. We always sit in the lounge as we’re more appy and cocktail people than fine diners. On the casual side, you can walk right in and seat your selves. When it’s busy, you may wait a couple of minutes for a waitress to notice you, but otherwise service is quite prompt.
I’m glad I gave you another try, Lazia. While you are not gourmet, you do not disappoint.

This is such a funky restaurant! I love, love, love the décor and am happy it’s not too far from my place because it’s totally at the opposite end of my personal taste. OK, enough about the décor, let’s talk about the food.
Lazia is a fusion restaurant which means it offers a little of every style of cuisine on their menu — Asian, Pasta, Western, Thai, and the likes. One my favourite dishes is the ginger beef. It’s has just the right amount of crispiness, spice and gooeyness that tings my taste buds (literally). The also have a great selection of appetizers and sometimes I’ll have an appetizer or two as my meal (yes, they’re that large). Of course to go with great food is their great bar. You name it they got it, and they have a good selection of wines.
Lazia is busy regardless of the time day. If you go in the evening go early as they fill up quickly and there is often a line up to get in. However, the food is worth it. They also have a patio that faces West so in the warmer months you’ll have a fabulous time with eats, drinks, and good company.

Service= good!
Curb Appeal = Good
Inside Décor = Amazing!
Bathrooms = Beautiful
Butter Chicken = So darned good! Everyone should try it, and their fantastic Asian cuisine!

I have gone to this specific location of Lazia a few times (there is another location in downtown Edmonton but this location is newer) and realized that this is more of a place to go for after dinner drinks or dessert.
I have had dinner here and although the décor is really nice (it reminds me of a New York lounge), the fusion Asian-​Western food dishes are over-​priced for what you get. The presentation of the desserts are well-​done and is under $ 10 for a piece of cheesecake.
All in all, I would go for the atmosphere consisting of dim lighting and candles and dessert but the main course can be better.

I always find the food decent here until last week when my husband and I went there for dinner. Not only was the waitress very rude, but the ravioli my husband and our friend ordered tasted spoiled or like it has gone bad. It has some tomato sauce in it. We did tell the waitress it tasted weird but she made a nasty remark saying it’s not like it’s some canned food.
My husband went home and had stomach ache and mild diarrhea. We called back the restaurant to complain. The manager said he will go in the kitchen to check and call us back. He never did. We called back after three hours and he just said there’s nothing wrong and never even bothered to apologize. My husband has not eaten the whole day except for cereal in the morning. We were there at 3:30pm for early dinner/​late lunch. Suffice to say, we’ll never go back there again.

I ended up going here for a New Year’s Eve dinner with a bunch of friends. I was pretty excited about going here, because it looked like a real trendy and popular place, but I was gravely disappointed.
First, I was annoyed that we had a set New Year’s menu. There were only a few items to choose from, and if we didn’t like the menu, we weren’t allowed to order anything else. It was a three-​course meal that cost $ 50. If you wanted to opt out on the salad or dessert, the price was still $ 50, which I thought was kind of unfair. We were basically stuck with this menu.
Well, that turned out to be quite the nightmare, because there were several people at our table who are vegetarians. I’m not a veggie, but I rarely eat beef, and I don’t like salmon or rack of lamb. I really couldn’t believe there was no chicken option.
Anyways, after badgering the waitress, finally she said that the chef could make us non-​meat-​eaters a tofu stir fry. I thought that sounded good, so I went for it.
The salad came first though, and it was really yummy. I remember the slice of mozzarella and tomato being extremely delicious. So it all started out okay, but then the stir-​fry dish arrived. What a complete disappointment. It was the most basic stir-​fry I’ve ever had, and the tofu was deep fried way too much, so it was dried out. The sauce tasted like something cheap I’d buy at the store. It was a three-​course meal, but $ 50 was way too much money to pay for a bowl of rice, a salad, and a dessert.
The dessert, I must say, was good though. My plate came with four different fruity dessert items, and it was well presented. The lime ice cream was to die for.
Even though the salad and dessert were good, I wouldn’t go back here. If they can’t get stir fry right, then it’s not a worthwhile restaurant in my book.