Terrible management. The host asked to check my umbrella (it was pouring) and gave me a coat check ticket (#92). When I went to collect the umbrella, it was gone. I followed up a few times and the responses were slow and there were no offers to replace or provide compensation for the umbrella that they lost. It would have been very easy to correct this experience by offering a gift card or replacement but instead they decided to take no responsibility even though I had a tag. I live a 3-minute walk from this restaurant and would have given it another chance despite the food being underwhelming, but instead I share this negative experience with many. Good thing it was cheap and not a jacket or a bag. read more

Pretence pretty much sums it up. Business casual is THE dress code. I wore a long skirt with a white high top Hogan leather sneaker(it was pouring rain and leather bottom high heels just didn't make sense, no valet parking BTW) Almost was not allowed in, berated for not adhering etc. no cell phones allowed in the dining room though of course we need it to show our BC vaccine card so you need to bring your cell phone. No this part I understand and accept when I booked. Just Vancouver is a pretty laid back city and thinking I can wear my work attire to dinner without worrying sigh. I love food, tasty food from food stalls all the way to 3 stars Michelin. Price $150 per person is not the issue, service is not the issue. Nice plating, cutlery changes after every course. Real issue is the taste. Seafood dishes are all below average. Pasta dish taste almost on point but a little more salty than needed. A bit boring by this point since I can't play with my phone. Best dish being wagyu short ribs, this is a little salty too. Dessert taste above average combining salty flavours of blue cheese with deconstructed walnut cake. Wine list range from mid $70s to $$$. Wine pairing a good bet at $89 For the price go to Giardino or Cioppino instead. For this restaurant the mystery draws you in the first time, maybe your last. read more

Acquafarina - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the best restaurant in Vancouver in everyway. The atmosphere is a 5, the service 5, the food 5, the food quality 5, the food presentation 5 and the food complexity and taste 5. Its not cheap but if you are a foodie and expect the best and are used to the best you want to go there. Ive eaten at restaurants around the world and this place will meet your expectations. I will go back for special occasions, hands down. read more

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Oh my - where to begin? We found our server Chanel was unkind and disinterested but so was her manager She asked us how the truffle butter and bread was and I said the truffle butter is not good as it lacks salt - she asked me "should I take it" and we said sure. Then the manager comes and says "you don't like truffle" and I said I love truffle but it lacks salt - no response - no apology, no offer to replace and of course no taking it off the bill ($6) but oh well We asked server to pack our pizza and age never brought it back. I returned to the hotel and realized she never gave us the pizza so I called the restaurant and manager answered and said you forgot the pizza from the table (what table) I requested if they can deliver to hotel - 9 minute walk and he said that are getting ready for dinner at 3:30 and I said okay I'll pick it up. The server when I entered told me that I forgot my pizza and it was not very kind - maybe it was my fault so I apologize for dining at your restaurant but I feel it is important as a yelp member to share experiences - positive or negative We left 20% tip and ordered - truffle butter bread, burata, truffle pizza, gnocchi, tiramisu read more

True story: Bill was close to $250 Chef insisted on charging us extra for a thimble of parm cheese w our food We paid the tab and tipped 20% Told the waitress how ridiculous that was Jeff the mgr came over and said he had a talk with the chef and it was "rectified" Never offered us a credit or drink We left-never to return again! We absolutely can't stand people who nickel and dime us. read more

We visited this restaurant since my husband I were in a mood for Italian food. The interior looks great with tall ceilings and wood burning ovens at the back. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered wagyu carpaccio with truffles, seasonal burrata salad with carrots and sweet yam, special pasta of the day, and a lucky Luciano pizza. The food tasted great, especially the wagyu carpaccio. Pizza dough was bit on a salty side for my taste. We ordered a nice bottle of Amarone wine which was delicious and reasonable. We will be back again! read more

Went here for work dinner. Cocktails were good and fun, I loved my duck fat washed old fashioned. Service was a bit off - we had an older Italian gentleman who I think may have a misplaced humor for the restaurant, which felt very out of place. Instead of being warm and friendly, he gave an air of my way or the highway and do as you're told attitude. Off-putting for high-end restaurant service. The food unfortunately was nothing memorable. I literally forgot what we had.. but yeah it was ok. Definitely not worth the price tag. Would come back for cocktails, nothing else. read more

The food, service, and ambiance was wonderful. Perfect restaurant for date night, celebratory dinner, or just a night out with friends.

Happened to be walking by and stopped in for some appy's and wine. Had to be 'buzzed in', first time I have experienced that. I guess they approved of our appearance, as they let us in... It is a beautiful room, no question. And the staff all seem to be beautiful too. The dishes we tried were certainly beautiful. Just lacking in flavor. The Wagyu carpaccio was very good and well seasoned. But a fork-full was about half the plate, so there were two bites, maybe three. The scallop crudo was similar- beautifully presented, but the scallops were so thin, their flavor was hard to perceive. You really needed to stack up a fork to get any flavor other than the creme fraiche. The octopus was totally lost on us. I would never have recognised it as octopus at all. Our server told us it was European and the skin was also removed. No texture at all. Don't know what is wrong with the octopi from a the pacific ocean a couple miles away, but this dish was a big miss, other than the nori cracker, which was a nice surprise. So this shop is high on style, low on taste. read more

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Good service, nice eclectic interior, no cell phone policy enforced, solid wine list. Food did not match price though. Pizzas $30-$100 each. Appetizers start at $28. Foie gras lacked acidic element. Blue fin Tuna had dill. Good pastas though nothing worth writing home about at those prices. Tasting menu was $145 the day we went. Vancouver needs more ambitious places like this. read more

We had an amazing time dining here at acquafarina. The service was amazing and the food was unreal. Definitely will be back again soon. The carbonara and the truffle pizza is unreal. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Ambiance was nice and clean. Had wonderful day with a beautiful lady. Food was definitely an experience to be had. Ordered the duck and it was tasty medium rare. Service was A-1 and I'd recommend going on a date. read more

I sat at the bar. Great service, friendly and attentive bartenders. The 3 star rating is mainly because the food was meh. I got the airy foie gras and it was an interesting concept but I'd much rather have your standard soft and savory foie gras instead of eating what almost taste like a dessert. Pasta of the day was a pasta roll with tasteless ricotta, tasteless truffle, and tasteless bison ragyu sauce. Also got the honeydew drink that is full of flavors that don't blend well at all. Expensive meal for food and drink that were not tasty. However, I will say the bread was amazing and absolutely the best thing about my entire experience. Overall would not recommend. Maybe the pizza is good? Guess I'll never know, and I'm ok with that. read more

What an affair! It is completely immersive from the moment you step through the proverbial looking glass that is the entrance. A quirky yet sophisticated split between dining in a contemporary art gallery and the set of a Woody Allen film; every dish has finesse written all over it. Definitely something to try at least once in your life if you've never dined with a similar concept, if not for the food alone then for the experience. read more

Amazing place upon arrival the door was open for us by a very friendly hostess we sat at bar for an negroni cocktail they have an exquisite barrel aged one on their list the bartender was very knowledgeable when he explained how the cocktail was made then we went to our table we noticed the high ceilings and all the liquor boxes available to store your personal liquor bottles or special vintage wine we ordered few dishes all good foie gras was excellent especially the risotto with black truffle I believe the best in the city reminded me of Italy the server made us feel very comfortable while dining in the upscale restaurant upon leaving the restaurant we ask to see the upstairs private room it is beautiful considering for a special occasion also the outdoor terrace the fountain and statues make you feel like you are somewhere in Tuscany overall I want to thank the staff for making a lovely experience for us! read more

My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and it was LIFE CHANGING. The server, David, was so kind and personal, he made us feel like we were talking to a best friend of ours. The food was made with local and unique ingredients, with my dish being made with stinging nettles, which was so fun and so delicious. The drinks we got were also so good--and the dessert was so amazing we got a second round. This restaurant was made of dreams and I think I will literally remember it forever. read more

Beautiful location with excellent upscale food. Service was excellent and a beautiful wine selection. Quite pricey but my wife and I decided to make it a regular when we have an opera or a musical at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre that is right next to it. read more

I been here 2-3times the service was great food was great it's what you expect from a 5star Dining experience. However the last time I was there the waiter was rude standoffish and didn't explain the menu well when I asked questions he seemed irritated when I asked him about the menu.He brought out the vinegar and oil but did not bring out the bread to dip it in I had to ask for it. Upon leaving the restaurant I told the manager what happen he offered me two shots that I rejected. I called in for a proper explanation of what happened that day the manager explained to me it was the waiters last day so Somehow his behaviour was excusable, I then asked what he would do to rectify the situation he said he would talk to his Director took my information down and I never heard back from him, for a very expensive five-star restaurant their are plenty of other choices to go to don't waste your money here. Me and my business associates will not return to this establishment and will take our business elsewhere. read more

Wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, and the wine pairing enhances the pleasure of diner. The service is a wonderful comforting casual excellent - its that its excellent service in an understated manner. Easily the best restaurant in Vancouver right now. read more