Continental Treat Fine Bistro - Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Continental Treat Fine Bistro - Downtown, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Edmonton at 9698 Jasper Ave. This delightful bistro offers a unique blend of comforting continental dishes, guaranteed to entice your taste buds. As you peruse the menu, you'll discover creamy dill soup, expertly crafted pierogis, and the fan-favorite salmon. The ambiance is equally enchanting, featuring live string music on weekends, creating an inviting atmosphere for both casual lunches and intimate dinners. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, with a focus on fresh ingredients and gluten-free options, catering to discerning palates. Patrons rave about the attentive service, ensuring you feel cared for throughout your visit. Whether sharing a decadent black forest cake for dessert or enjoying the garlic prawns, your experience at Continental Treat will leave you longing to return. Come savor the exquisite flavors and warm hospitality!
Lunch Menu - To Begin
Baked Camembert
Roasted garlic, cranberries, walnuts, plum jam, drizzled with maple syrup. Appetizers served with garlic toast.
Beef Tartar
Traditionally spiced,, center raw beef tenderloin (150 grams). Served with capers, pickles, tomatoes, onions, and medium rye garlic toast.
Garlic Prawns
Garlic white wine sauce. Appetizers served with garlic toast.
Escargot A La Bourguignonne
White wine and cream reduction sauce, mushrooms and herbs. Appetizers served with garlic toast.
Smoked Salmon
Bermuda onions, capers, horseradish, and dill dressing. Appetizers served with garlic toast.
German Meat Cabbage Roll Appetizer
Large German classic meat (Vegan-Beyond meat) or (pork and beef) cabbage roll. Served with creamy tomato sauce, and sour cream (optional) .
Smoked Salmon
Bermuda Onions, Capers, Horseradish & dill dressing.
Escargot A La Bourguignonne
White wine & cream reduction sauce, mushrooms & herbs.
German Meat Cabbage Roll
Large classic German meat (pork & Beef) change roll, served with creamy tomato sauce, red cabbage & sour cream.
Garlic Prawns
Garlic White Wine Sauce. Served with Garlic Toast.
Beef Tartar
Traditionally spiced,, center raw beef tenderloin (150 grams). Served with capers, pickles, tomatoes, onions, and medium rye garlic toast.
To Begin -Dinner
Sides
Goulash Sauce
Fries
Spaetzle Style Pasta
Vegetable Mcdley
Pan Fried Potatoes
GF Toast (1 Piece)
Kopytka (Dumplings)
Wild Mushroom Sauce
Side Sausage
Potato Salad
Frozen Pierogies To Go (12 Pieces)
Side Bacon
Dill Sauce
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes
German Beef Cabbage Roll
Beef Rouladen
Artic Char Schnitzel
Chicken Strips
Our famous handmade schnitzel traditionally prepared and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Emmentaler (Cheese) Schnitzel
Vegan Crimson Red Cabbage Roll
Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel
Our famous handmade schnitzel traditionally prepared and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Smoked Sausage
Breaded Cod
Served with tartar sauce, vegetable medley, & choice of potato.
Spaetzle A La Fungi
Hungarian Goulash
Tender beef cubes in Hungarian paprika based sauce, topped with sour cream and diced pickles. Served with vegetable medley and spaetzle.
Chicken Schnitzel
Traditional fillet of chicken tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
Pork Schnitzel
Traditional fillet tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
Seared Salmon (7oz)
Oven seared salmon with sauvignon blanc demi-glace, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Chicken Stroganoff
Sliced chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, green peppers, & tomato cream sauce, topped with sour cream & diced pickles. Served with vegetable medley & spaetzle.
Lunch Menu - Lunch Entrees
Dinner - Dinner Entree
Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel
Traditional fillet of chicken tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
Pasta A La Fungi
Hungarian Goulash
Tender beef cubes in Hungarian paprika based sauce, topped with sour cream and diced pickles. Served with vegetable medley and spaetzle.
Chicken Supreme With William Potatoes
Seared marinated chicken breast in white wine cream reduction with shrimps, mushrooms, onions, garlic & served with vegetable medley and William potatoes.
Chicken Stroganoff
Sliced chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, green peppers, & tomato cream sauce, topped with sour cream & diced pickles. Served with vegetable medley & spaetzle.
Slow Roasted Duck Leg
Slowly oven roasted with pinot noir demi-glace, mashed potatoes & hot red cabbage.
“Schnitzel” Chicken
Traditional fillet of chicken tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
“Schnitzel” Pork
Traditional fillet tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
Beef Rouladen
Thinly sliced beef, stuffed with mushrooms, onions, bacon, mustard & a pickle. Topped with wild mushroom sauce and served with sour cream & a side of mashed potatoes & red cabbage.
Sesame-Crusted Salmon Fillet (7 Oz)
Oven seared salmon with sauvignon blanc demi-glace, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Chicken Strips
Traditional fillet of chicken tenderized & breaded. Served with vegetable medley & choice of potato.
Liver, Sausage, Mushroom & Onion
Pan-fried beef liver with sauteed mushrooms, sausage, onion, vegetable medley. Choice of: rice, mashed potatoes or pan fried potatoes.
Chocolate Brownie
Contains nuts. Brownie ,Callebaut Chocolate morsels, chewy pecans, walnuts, hot butterscotch and caramel sauce with vanilla ice cream.
Apple Strudel
Nut free. Sweet cinnamon spiced apples, raisins, light pastry, all oven baked to golden. Served with sweet cream cheese, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Black Forest Cake
Chocolate sponge cake with whipped cream, kirsch cherries, Callebaut chocolate shavings, cherry brandy and vanilla ice cream.
Tiramisu
Contains nuts. Italian espresso sponge cake with whipped mascarpone cheese, cream, cocoa, Kahlualiqueur, and vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry & Nutella Stuffed Pierogies
Comes fried and topped with fresh whipping cream and fruit compote. (3 Pieces).
Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake
The Treat
Bakery - Freshly Baked Bread
Blanc De Blanc
Soft & delicious with just a touch of sweetness.
Landbrot - Multigrain Bread
Slightly nutty, with an earthy satisfying flavour.
Polonaise - Poppy Seed
Slightly sweet white loaf topped with poppy seeds.
Berliner- Medium Rye Bread
Light texture with the distinct and delicious taste of rye bread.
Spinach Mushroom & Gruyere Stuffed Pierogies (6)
Fried & served with dill sauce & sauteed onions.
Beef Brisket Stuffed Pierogies (6 Pieces)
Fried & served with goulash sauce & BBQ caramelized onions.
Kopytka & Funghi
Mixed blend of gourmet kopytka, served with a wild mushroom sauce, white mushrooms and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Aged Cheddar & Potato Stuffed Pierogies (6 Pieces)
Boiled & served with fried onions, beef bacon, & sour cream.
Sauerkraut & Wild Mushroom Stuffed Pierogies (6 Pieces)
Boiled & served with mushroom sauce, & sauteed onions.
Kopytka & Duck Poutine
Mixed blend of gourmet kopytka, served with a wild mushroom sauce & duck confit.
Pulled Pork Stuffed Pierogies (6 Pieces)
Fried & served with mushroom sauce & BBQ caramelized onions.
Spicy Curry Chicken Stuffed Pierogies (6 Pieces)
Fried & served with butter chicken sauce & sauteed onions.
Signature Gourmet Pierogies & Dumplings
Salads
Avocado & Tomato Salad
Avocados, tomatoes and sliced oranges on a bed of mixed greens topped with our house made balsamic vinaigrette dressing and roasted almonds. Served with garlic toast.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with fresh Parmesan. Starter, served with our toast, anchovies or bacon. Regular, served with garlic toast, anchovies and bacon.
Continental Salad
Vegan. Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, drizzled with dill dressing. Served with garlic toast.
Beet Root Salad
Vegetarian. Roqueete salad, pickled beets, whipped goat's cheese, walnuts. Drizzled with EVOO and balsamic reduction.
Flaczki
Traditional Polish tripe soup.
Creamy Dill Pickle
Vegetarian. Helena's famous dill pickle soup.
Red Barszcz
Vegetarian. Beet vegetable soup with lima beans.
Sauerkraut & Potato
German sauerkraut and smoked pork hocks.
Bowl Creamy Dill Pickle
Vegetarian. Helena's famous dill pickle soup.
Bowl Sauerkraut & Potato
German sauerkraut and smoked pork hocks.
Bowl Flaczki
Traditional Polish tripe soup.
Soups
Lunch Menu - Sandwiches
Pork Schnitzel Sandwich
Served with red cabbage, pickles & choice of potato.
New Yorker (Double Cold Smoked Salmon)
Open-faced with cream cheese, smoked salmon, lettuce, red onions & capers. Served with choice of potato.
Emmentaler Schnitzel Sandwich
Geraucherte Wurst (Smoked Sausage)
Served with Sauerkraut and choice of potato.
Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel
Served with red cabbage, pickles choice of potato.
German Meat Cabbage Roll
Large German classic meat (pork & beef) cabbage roll. Served with cream tomato sauce, red cabbage & sour cream.
Reuben
Grilled sandwich with Montreal corned beef, Edam cheese, sauerkraut & mustard. Served with choice of potato.
Artic Char Schnitzel Sandwich
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
Served with red cabbage, pickles choice of potato.
Beef Rouladin Combo Special
Smokey bacon, onions, mustard and a pickle...all wrapped up in thin slices of beef then slowly oven cooked to perfection. Rouladin special consists of 2 pcs of rouladin coated in savoury creamy mushroom gravy, served over a bed of mashed potatoes and with a generous portion of our signature pickled red cabbage. This special comes with a bowl of homemade soup of your choice.
Pork Schnitzel Combo Special
Our traditional Vienna Schnitzel served with mashed potatoes, mushroom sauce, vegetable medley and a bowl of dill pickle soup.
Chicken Schnitzel Combo Special
Our traditional Chicken Schnitzel served with mashed potatoes, mushroom sauce, vegetable medley and a bowl of dill pickle soup.