Fantastic! My sister took us here for a family dinner, and wow it was amazing!…read more Authentic Italian foods and 5 star hospitality. We arrived right on time for our reservation, but the table was not quite ready as the previous party was taking their time to settle their bill. The owner took us to be seated in the gallery area and brought us some champagne and fresh bruschetta to snack on. I was blown away by the delicious and generous appetizer. We were not at all upset to wait for the table, but the fact he went above and beyond just really set us up for a great night. Once we did get our table, we were quick to order a few pastas from Rome. The front of house manager/ owner is the husband of the talented chef, so he was able to give us some recommendations. The complimentary bread comes with a great quality olive oil and the most delicious, aceto balsamico for dipping. I literally have been hunting for a balsamic vinegar that tastes even slightly similar. The meal was amazing. Burrata Speck I think it was (it's burrata with speck layered over top) was AMAZING. Great balance of flavours and the burrata was a delicious, fresh milky taste. I can't handle much oil, so I already knew the pasta with all the cheese and olive oil, wouldn't settle well in my stomach. Luckily, I'm with my whole family so I was able to just take a little taster of everything. We really loved everything we ordered. The cacio e pepe was delish! Salty from all the parm but a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. We also got the Carbonara which I found to be too salty after having the Cacio E Pepe. It tasted very good though! We also got a fettucini I think with ragu which was such a lovely depth of flavour. We also got some kind of a pork shank which is HUGE and came with some delicious roasted fingerling potatoes and I think pork lard. Pork is not my cup of tea, but I will say it was cooked very well and had a great taste. Seasoned beautifully! The staff were so friendly throughout the whole dinner and we had such a great time. I highly recommend reserving a table because they were fairly full all night long.

Tried to make reservations for this very popular Italian place as soon as we got into town, but…read morethey were booked up. It was suggested that we stop in around 8:30 PM and they may be able to take drop ins. That is exactly what we did as it's a short three minute stroll from our hotel. It's an unusual space with a couple of sliding garage doors and surrounded by glass, certainly not your prototypical Italian bistro. It somehow works, with the checkered table cloths and the impeccable service, especially what we received from Griff. The martinis were spot on, the Cacio e Pepe so good with a house white and a whole fish Pesce del Giorno disassembled at the table by the owner Danilo. The bread with EVOO and balsamic was also excellent. The entire experience has us longing to go back to Rome again. Danilo's Wife is the chef and a true star in the kitchen. She was taught in Rome and the authenticity of the food is amazing. We were even given a chance to talk to Danilo the following afternoon prior to opening where we were given tips on sights and restaurants in Rome for our upcoming trip. Our meals done, we were offered a couple of digestif's which just capped the meal off and again spoke of a true Italian experience. We can't wait to come back again, for Griff's service, and to share our experiences with the tips we were given by Danilo. It was a true 6 stars out of 5!

After travelling up from the lower mainland and getting settled in a hotel just down the street we…read morechecked out La Vela. The place looks very new inside, wry clean and inviting. We got there about an hour prior to closing, but figured a wood fired pizza can't take all that long. The server Abigale was very quick, polite and obviously well trained. We ordered a bottle of Chianti along with a Caprese salad. The lovely K an Al Pesto pizza and I the Hawaiian. I know there is a big debate about pineapple on a pizza, but we are here at home not in Italy. The salad was excellent, the wine very nice, and the pizza's were divine. They were crunchy, well topped and cooked perfectly for us. Having spent the month of March in the south of Italy this year we've eaten a fair amount of pizza, this experience took us right back. It wasn't long that we were the only ones in the place and the owner came by the check on us while he mopped the floors. The place was being cleaned by all the staff along with the owner, you don't see that often. He moved from India to Italy and finally here to Canada. We're glad he did! 100% Recommended!! We will be back for sure!

I can't say enough great things about La Vela! Our server was kind, attentive, and extremely…read morehelpful with suggestions for wine pairings. Being a family business, the employees genuinely care about the service given and it shows. The lighting is perfect for my wife and I (she is on the spectrum and can't do bright lights.) The open kitchen totally adds to the ambience and atmosphere, warming the place up and creating an amazing aroma that leaves you wanting more!!! This is our second trip here in one day! We got the focaccia and the bruschetta. We ended up putting the tomatoes that fell off the bread onto the focaccia and it was incredible. We came back later, got more bruschetta, a margherita di bufalo pizza and a glass of the mazzei chianti! Perfect pairing! We ended with an affogato and tiramisu (the server's mother's secret recipe!!!!) Also want to add they have a wonderful patio section with plentiful seating!

This Italian restaurant provides plenty of options for pasta as well as pizza. I was there with a…read morelarge group and everybody ordered something a little bit different. In hindsight because the portions are so large we easily could've ordered one or two entrées and split them. I opted for the classic fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. The sauce was nice and thick and creamy and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The one thing I would've liked was a bit more seasoning in the sauce.

Over priced for average Italian ! That will be my first and last meal there ! Service was ok /…read moredesert was good!

This is the most bright lunch place you can go to in the downtown core. They always greet with such…read morekindness and they make mini drinks that make you hooked and get the real one - sometimes you can't even get the big version of it. This korean/italian fusion is fun and really represents the food well. The way they make it balances out and it just makes total sense. The Tofu is my favorite dish and it's usually the one I start with. Their pastas are fun to get and it's very consistent. Sometimes, it's nutty and sometimes it's salty. Dependent on the menu, you can get a variety of fusion foods. I always choose to get a really cool cocktail with my meal because it is usually a highlight for me.

Gather has wonderful hospitality and an interesting tapas menu. The concept was Korean/Italian,…read morealthough the only thing we had that was representative was Korean tacos, which were delicious. We also had a lovely assortment of beef and scallop tartares.

Went for a family dinner as a party of 6. Started with bruschetta which was unremarkable although…read morethe drinks were excellent. Entrees included lasagna, veal Marsala and chicken piccata and all were superbly cooked and seasoned. I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

THIS, is an AMAZING restaurant. From the time we entered to the time we left. Our experience was,…read moredid I say AMAZING! . Our waiter was very knowledgeable and professional. We requested for them to swap out the Buffala in the Buffala Caprese for the Buratta instead and they were happy to oblige. It was divine. Then for our second course, we had the classic Linguini Vongole. Psst! The portion is huge in Kelowna. Great for sharing. We really wanted to order more food but both my husband and I are small eaters. No chance to try the Entrés. But, we will likely comeback for more the next time we are in town. Instead of ordering another dish we opted to have their dessert . Their house made Spumoni Gelati consisted of pistachio, vanilla and chocolate (again, very generous with their portion, three giagantic balls of the best gelato your money could buy). The long and short of it is, they have great service, food and desserts what more can one ask for. Needless to say, I would 100% recommend La Bussola to everyone that visit Kelowna. Forget about all other Italian joint. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. Well done!

Went to the old spaghetti factory as a family of 4 for lunch…read more Service was pretty slow and the food was mediocre. My lasagna was supposed to have layers of cheese and there were none, it was just gluey consistency noodles and tomato sauce. Very bland and disappointing. The ambiance is always nice. I don't think I will return anytime soon.

This Old Spaghetti Factory in Kelowna was packed when we had dinner here on a Tuesday night. Like…read moreevery table was filled. I'm not sure if that's the norm in Canada or maybe in North America, but in Hawaii, OSF isn't a popular restaurant at all. We came in with a large group and Ang helped us. She was so nice. I can't believe she was able to keep all of my family happy (there were 21 of us) and keep a smile on her face. Amazing. She's the best server I've had in awhile. She made sure everyone got the correct orders, refilled our bread and water. She even was patient enough to give us separate checks. I ordered the chicken penne with spaghetti noodles instead of penne noodles. It was ok. I think I'd stick to spaghetti with meat sauce next time. The French onion soup was a $3 up charge and a little on the salty side. I think the spumoni ice cream at the end is the highlight of the meal. If you like cheap drinks and lots of carbs, this is your place. For me it's just kind of ok. The service was excellent though!!

Good service and pretty interior design. Salad was simple but it was fresh and good flavor. Pizza…read morehad a good crispy crust and flavor. The bolognese pasta tasted fresh and plenty of meat in the sauce. I got the Wednesday special which included a 12 oz pour of wine, great deal. Our waitress gave us a complimentary tiramisu, what a nice touch to end our meal. We would definitely come back here. We also came back two nights later to pick up a pizza and salad to go to watch the nfl draft at the resort.

Great family style food. Service was great also. Vegan friendly, drink is great too. Highly…read morerecommend !!

The food here was amazing especially the bolognese and the pizza. The service was amazing the…read moreservers were always smiling and friendly. The ambiance was very pleasant especially the lights out in the open.

There were so many restaurants to choose from in Kelowna. We decided on pizza. Never expected it to…read morebe so good. They use legit Neapolitan ingredients. Caputo flour, San Marzano tomatoes, etc. You can buy a small or large bag of Caputo flour there. Both the Casesar salad and Bufala Arugula salad were really good. I liked the Casesar better but others like the Bufala better. All the pizzas were really good. Great thin crispy and chewy crust. The margherita is classic. My favorite was probably the Americano. Others liked the Carne-Val. It had a little kick to it. The primavera was good but probably my least favorite. The chef said he is in preparing to get his AVPN certification. Should've tried the tiramisu....

Food was not bad. But service was slow and poor...so experience was bad. Got order wrong 4 times…read moreafter sending it back The worst part is I hate tipping when the experience has been so bad. Won't go back.

This was the best tasting pizza we've had. The service was just as Great! Our server Merrin was…read morewonderful! Bravo.