Continental Treat Fine Bistro
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Most Recent Reviews
Overall Rating
Review
Great place, dedicated gf, staff were very attentive. Will return.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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It is so nice to have a 100% gluten free menu! I ordered the perogies as a started with friends and the had the 3 course meal (salad, salmon, apple streudel). Everything was so tasty. There was a string quartet playing classical in the background. It was a perfect evening. Loved it so much that I'm going back next week!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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I wish I could rate this place higher than 5 stars because it’s AMAZING. We got the french onion soup, pierogis, and apple strudel and could not have been happier
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
From the owner
OUR STORY
Continental Treat Fine Bistro is a modern European restaurant. A family affair, where three generations of the Borówka family work together to bring their turn of the century dining vision to life. The family takes pride in serving delicious food with memorable service in a romantic atmosphere. Dedicated to serving their clientele since 1982, the founders Ryszard and Helena Borówka work with their son Sylvester and Grandsons Michael and Matthew to oversee the entire operation. Sylvester adheres to his family’s legacy with decades of experience in the hospitality and service industry. He is an accomplished restauranteur and has developed many of the popular gluten free dishes and baked goods Continental sells. As a health-conscious gourmet, Sylvester chose to embrace gluten-free cooking both to promote healthier eating as well as to provide wonderful European dishes to clients who have celiac, gluten-intolerance or a gluten-free preference. The goal being to make food that is indistinguishable or superior to traditional gluten-containing products.
Over the decades Continental Treat Fine Bistro has become the premier choice for anniversaries, birthdays, romantic dinners, wedding receptions and business dinners. Our Executive Chefs, Elizabeth Palmowska and Carlos Ochoa, and their teams are constantly working to innovate the menu, while keeping the distinctive, traditional flavour of our most popular European dishes. To enjoy with your meal, we have an extensive stock of sumptuous wines, fine European beers, rare spirits and even small batch, nearly impossible to find Trappist ales.
The ambiance is warm European bistro charm with classical Jazz in the background. The menu reflects a central and eastern European influence with the tastes of Poland, Germany, Hungary and Austria all amazingly and deliciously Gluten-Free.
Our gracious staff and family awaits your arrival.
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If you are a meat and potatoes lover this restaurant is for you! Great desserts. I love the apple strudel. Yrs, it's all GF.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
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Amazing. Everything was just fantastic
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Review
Great experience here! Pierogis we’re to die for and the schnitzel was delicious. It’s so great to have a place that’s completely gluten free to put your mind at ease.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
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It was a nice surprise to find a dedicated GF restaurant with a wide variety of offerings. Traditional European cuisine that is delicious. Both service and food was excellent.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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Never disappoints. Great service and food.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
Whole restaurant is gluten free. Excellent food, sell products as well as dining. Will go back. Accommodated additional allergies ver well. Very helpful service.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
Great food. Great Service. So nice to be able to order anything on the menu and be gluten free safe!!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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Excellent food! Nice treat to be able to pick anything off the menu! Bought a loaf of multigrain bread to take home.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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This was our first time here. We ordered the Reuban sandwich combo (comes with cup of soup) and the ceasar salad to share between the two of us. We had the dill pickle soup and it was probably our favourite part of the meal. The Reuban sandwich had a very strong cloves flavour which was a bit off-putting. The sandwich came with a side of beets and potato salad, both of which were delicious. The ceasar salad was alright, though the anchovies were quite overpowering. I would eat here again but would probably try something else instead to see if it was better. We also hoped to get the strawberry and Nutella perogies for dessert but they ran out, hopefully next time we get to try them!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Below Average
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
Overall Rating
Review
Excellent food and staff
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Reservations recommended
Overall Rating
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Delicious, and Happy Hour from 2-4 daily!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
Review
So yummy! The perogies were amazing!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Overall Rating
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Wow what a gem this place is! We had the dill pickle soup, pork schnitzel with pan fried potatoes, Cesar salad & pirogies (traditional cheddar & beef brisket). Everything was absolutely delicious! We shared the tiramisu for dessert…light & fluffy cake & a huge portion. How great to go to a fully gluten free restaurant where you can choose whatever you want for dinner and it’s all super yummy! We need this restaurant in Vancouver!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good with other allergies
- Offers delivery
- Offers online ordering
- Reservations recommended
Overall Rating
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers delivery
Overall Rating
Review
Fabulous dinner experience at the Jasper Ave location, so good we’re going to try Whyte Ave one soon! Traditional European cuisine perfectly done. Everything is GF & most dishes are nut free. I felt 100% confident eating anything on the menu, which made for a very relaxing evening! No quizzing the server, no fretting about cross contamination! The service was excellent- friendly & informative. They were busy but our meal came quickly and we didn’t feel rushed. The chicken & pork schnitzels were tender with a crispy, light breading. Delicious sauces & potatoes. Generous servings too!
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good with other allergies
- Offers online ordering
- Reservations recommended
Overall Rating
Review
Amazing experience at Continental Treat. European style food in a fully gluten free establishment. We stopped by for lunch and had the soup and sandwich combo. Relaxed atmosphere would be great for date night.
Safety
Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?
— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
