From concept to grand opening, we build restaurants that perform. Whether you're launching a new dining concept or converting an existing space, our licensed team delivers turnkey restaurant construction on time and on budget.
Building a restaurant requires more than standard construction. It demands specialized knowledge of commercial kitchen systems, health code compliance, grease management, fire suppression, ventilation, and the flow between front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Every detail matters — from hood duct routing to seating layout to washroom accessibility.
At Novesta, we specialize in ground-up restaurant construction and commercial build-outs across Edmonton. Our design-build approach means one contractor manages your entire project — architectural coordination, permits, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and equipment hookup. No chasing multiple trades. No gaps between scopes. Just a fully built restaurant ready for inspection and opening day.
Purpose-built spaces for every restaurant concept — designed around your menu, your brand, and your operations.
Complete build-outs for dine-in restaurants including kitchens, dining rooms, bars, washrooms, and customer-facing finishes.
Efficient layouts for quick-service and fast-casual concepts — optimized for speed, counter service, and high throughput.
Warm, inviting spaces with espresso bar plumbing, display cases, seating areas, and the electrical capacity your equipment demands.
Custom bar construction with refrigeration lines, draft systems, glass washing stations, lighting design, and acoustic treatments.
Code-compliant commercial kitchens with hood systems, fire suppression, grease traps, walk-in coolers, and ventilation built to Alberta standards.
Rebrand, refresh, or fully renovate an existing restaurant. We work efficiently to minimize closures and get you back to serving guests.
We review your concept, visit the space, assess building requirements, and deliver a detailed estimate — free and obligation-free.
Kitchen layout, dining floor plan, mechanical routing, material selection, and permit drawings — locked in before construction starts.
Our crews handle demolition, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and equipment installation — coordinated under one roof.
Final inspections, health approval, punch list completion, and handover. Your restaurant is ready for opening day.
Restaurant construction in Edmonton typically ranges from $150,000 to $500,000+ depending on size, concept, kitchen complexity, and finish level. A small cafe build-out falls on the lower end, while a full-service restaurant with a custom bar and commercial kitchen runs higher. We provide free, detailed estimates tailored to your concept and space.
Most restaurant build-outs take 3 to 6 months from permit approval to opening day. Timelines depend on the scope of work, kitchen equipment lead times, and inspection schedules. We create a detailed construction schedule so you can coordinate staffing, licensing, and marketing around a reliable opening date.
Yes. We coordinate the supply, placement, and hookup of commercial kitchen equipment including hood systems, walk-in coolers, gas lines, grease traps, and ventilation. Everything is installed to code and ready for Alberta Health Services inspection.
Yes. We manage the full permit process including building permits, fire safety, plumbing, electrical, gas, and Alberta Health Services inspections. We ensure your restaurant meets all municipal and provincial requirements before you open your doors.
Yes. Whether you're refreshing a dining room, upgrading your commercial kitchen, rebranding an existing location, or converting a retail space into a restaurant, we handle renovations of all sizes. We work around your schedule to minimize closure time and lost revenue.
We serve Edmonton and surrounding communities including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, and Beaumont. Contact us to confirm service availability for your location.
Ground-up commercial builds for retail, office, and industrial spaces.
Learn More →Renovate and upgrade existing commercial spaces.
Learn More →Use pre-construction planning to align scope, schedule, and restaurant build budgets before work starts.
Learn More →See examples of our completed restaurant construction projects across Edmonton. From fine dining to fast-casual concepts, we deliver quality builds built to perform.
