We stumbled into the cozy new Italian place on a pretty dark rainy Vancouver night. The small intimate dining room was light with soft lights and candles . Service was attentive and friendly. I had the Gnocchi my usual go to Italian pasta and it was delicious . So fresh and filling . One of the best I've had in a long time . The wine I ordered was out for the night but the wait staff's recommendation was spot on . All around a great small local business we will be happy to pop into again read more

Tucked away in a cozy little spot, Artusi instantly charmed us with its warm, intimate ambience -- perfect for a slow, comforting evening. The vibe is inviting without trying too hard, with just the right balance of casual and classy. We tried the Rigatoni Panna E Prosciutto and the Tagliatelle Papalina -- both were absolutely fantastic. The rigatoni was rich and creamy without being heavy, and the prosciutto added just the right amount of savory depth. The tagliatelle had a silky texture and the sauce was beautifully balanced -- subtle, but packed with flavor. You can tell the pasta is fresh and made with care. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, never rushed, and the staff seemed genuinely happy to be there. The only thing I'd note is that the portion sizes were on the smaller side. That said, the quality and taste more than made up for it. Every bite was worth savoring. Highly recommend for date night or a cozy dinner with close friends. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu. read more

Artusi Restaurant - Tagliatelle Papalina - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

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My friends and I called to make a reservation at Artusi for February 15 at 12PM for brunch about a month in advance - this was for a friend's birthday and we planned our whole day around the reservation. They called my friend on January 14 to confirm the reservation for January 15, which was incorrect. The staff member my friend spoke to was adamant that the reservation was correct and tried to tell my friend that we had to cancel online when we never booked the reservation online in the first place. My friend confirmed she wanted the reservation for February 15 at 12PM and we assumed everything was resolved. However, last night, my friend received a text message asking to confirm our reservation for February 15 at 12AM, which again, was not correct. Upon checking Google February 15 to get directions, we noticed they had updated their opening hours to 4PM, which we thought was concerning but decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Upon arriving for 12PM, the doors are locked, lights are off and they are not answering their phones. This has been a horrible experience. I know they had changed ownership a while ago and decided to give them another shot, but I sincerely regret it. I understand things happen, but to not even update the customers that made reservations is extremely unprofessional and disorganized. Now we are scrambling to find somewhere else to go to eat in time for our other activities we had pre-booked today. We will not be back. read more

The mother restaurant to Gastronomia Italia, this place is tucked away in the most food diverse street in New West. There is pay parking on the street, but I believe you can get free parking in the back if there is space. Ambiance- it has a warm comforting feeling when you go in, which is great when you want to have an intimate time with a date or friend. Service- our servers slayed haha. They were amazing and always checked up on us to see how we were doing. They also made recommendations for drinks which we ended up going for and enjoying! Food- it was okay. It could just be because I was not used to seeing raisins in meatballs. I also tried out a dish I've never had before and was more rosemary forward than anything. Considering how much I loved the food from Gastronomia Italia, I was bummed that the dishes here did not deliver. But their pastas were perfectly cooked and I believe they make them from scratch. read more

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First off, the rumor is true. We confirmed it with the staff. Artusi is under new management since 2023. The original owner is now focusing on his other venture (Gastronomia Italia on Columbia and 6th). Looking at the old and current menu, some items were kept, some gone and others were new. Now there is brunch on weekend too. There was only one server on duty when we were there on a Sunday night. It was not super busy with only a few tables occupied. The place was nice and had a warm feel to it. We decided to have the pasta and I liked how they were not tossed in the typical tomato or cream sauces. They were different and the types of pasta were also not that common either. I guess these would be what you get in Italy? I had the gnocchi cipolla. That had caramelized sweet onions, guanciale, balsamic reduction and rosemary. I got this only because I recognized guanciale as similar to bacon and that it was also in carbonara. I liked it. A bit on the sweet side but the gnocchi was pillowy soft and absorbed the sauce well. My friends had other pasta and they liked their dishes too. Prices were fair for the pasta which were in the $20+ range. We were too full for desserts ($12) though I'll like to come back to try the lemon tiramisu. A crowd favorite and kept from the old menu. Apparently you can get it to go too. Next time. read more

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Came here on a snowy Saturday and the whole restaurant was empty. The server is very nice, chatting with us while we waited for someone in the party. She even allowed me to change my pasta from orecchiette to pici pasta. The food though was mediocre. Pici pasta was al dente which was good but cream sauce was kinda too creamy and thick in consistency. There was nothing really special about the dishes we had. read more

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two couples, both locals. never tried this resto before but had heard of it. we came in at 5:30 pm knowing parking in the area can be difficult. pay street parking was available since it was early. No wait time, only two other tables occupied. Bottomline, will not go again, and will not recommend. Food: We ordered pasta and a couple of appetizers. Total of 5 dishes. Only one dish was worth writing home about -- the grilled scallops (4 pieces) which were well-seasoned & cooked right. The pasta dishes were bland. The beef carpaccio wasn't worth the name. There were greens in the middle and six paper thin slices of beef spread around the plate, can't even tell whether it was tenderloin. So thin it was almost transparent, and when I forked to lift it, the meat disintegrated and stuck to the plate. The foccacia came with what looked like a drop of balsamic with two tsps of olive oil in a 1.5" diameter dipping dish. We had to ask for more dip. Service: properly trained servers would ask whether we want or need anything else, freshly milled pepper or parmesan cheese perhaps for the 3 pasta dishes? No, they put the dishes on the table and left. Felt so bad about this meal that the following Saturday, went back to the comfort of our favourite outstanding fine-dining Italian resto in Downtown New West (if you are a New Westie you know which I am referring to). My gosh, the carpaccio alone, at a dollar less! Artusi should take the carpaccio off their menu. read more

Artusi Restaurant - In comparison, Beef Carpaccio we were served yesterday at our favourite fine-dining Italian resto at Downtown NWest. Lower priced, mind you. - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

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The service was amazing there, the pasta was kinda over cooked.... So no matter the save recipe might be unless the pasta is cooked probably..... I'm so sorry.... But it's not good.... Our bill was 109 bucks... it wasn't anything close to Anton's that's for sure read more

"God allowed me to live this long so that I could come to Artusi." - My grandmother, upon tasting the calamarata profumo di mare. In some ways, I'm hesitant to post this review because I selfishly want to keep Artusi to myself, but this excellent establishment deserves a wider fan base than just my wallet. This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to in the Lower Mainland thus far. We made a reservation several days in advance, which I recommend doing because the space is not large. We were warmly greeted upon entering, as we got our vaccine passports scanned. Katrina, our server, was fantastic--personable, knowledgeable, and warm. She brought us a bit of house-made focaccia with oil and vinegar, and from the first bite, I knew our dining experience was going to be something special. The gamberi in camicia was smoky, sweet, and savory. The tagliatelle papalina was cheesy, salty, and scrumptious (my sister's favorite). The tagliata Italiana (beef tenderloin with salad) was unbelievably tender, and the salad and olive oil on top balanced it out so well. And the crown jewel, in my and my grandma's opinions, was the calamarata profumo di mare: the mingling of white wine, seafood, tomato, and garlic was out of this world. For dessert, we ordered the house-made lemon cherry gelato that came with a Limoncello shot. Katrina informed us that we could pour the shot over the gelato, affogato style, and it was honestly a game changer. The bitterness of the liquor and the sweetness of the gelato harmonized beautifully. All this and a couple glasses of wine came out to ~$150 before tip, which is honestly a very fair price tag. Our evening at Artusi was perfect, and now that you've read this and decided to go, I hope yours will be too. read more

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You want amazing Italian flavours, friendly service and affordable prices then look no further than New Westminster's Artusi Restaurant. Run, don't walk! Sitting in the quaint setting, my two friends and I agreed everything on the menu looked outstanding and way difficult to choose so went family-style to sample a bit of everything. We had a starter, one pasta, one special of the day, a secondi and desserts. We started with the Contadino a beautiful assortment of fresh focaccia, grilled vegetables, olives and pickled vegetables on a wooden board. Very happy with the mixed of sweet and salty flavours. Pici Neri Alle Vongole was the best I have tasted outside of Europe. The handmade squid ink pasta was cooked perfectly and appreciate the server letting us know this dish had a dash of spice heat. Amazing that the lemon zest popped even either the spice. Nicely layered flavours. Sablefish was the special of the day and served with roasted tomatoes and vegetables. The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Very happy we selected this dish. We wanted a meat dish and the Filetto Di Manzo Tagliata didn't disappoint. The pan-seared beef tenderloin was so tender and just melted in my mouth. Loved the simplicity of the fresh herb butter for the searing. To finish our meal, Chocolate Panna Cotta and Lemon tiramisu. Both refreshing and a good size. With drinks, tip and tax, $60 each and walked out full and happy. Will recommended Artusi to friends. Been informed that a grocery shop from Artusi will be opening around the corner. There is free parking on 4th Avenue than pay for meter parking on 6th Street. read more

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My friend highly recommended Artusi to me, so I came in with high expectation. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our friend and us ordered a carpaccio, meatball, scallop, and a veal salad as appy. Carpaccio was nicely seasoned, paper thin and butter smooth. It was nicely paired with smoked eggplant mousse and parmagiano. Meatball was doused with a thick flavorful tomato sauce, and as I bite into the meatball, there're bits of sweetness from raisins. There were lots and lots of creamy milky burrata cheese with tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes. Honestly, I was more than half full when I finished the appetizers already. We ordered the calamarata pasta and a pork & beef ragu pasta, as well as a pan seared beef tenderloin. Pasta were cooked perfectly al dente, sauce is great and ingredients are fresh. The beef tenderloin is cooked to medium rare perfectly with fingering potatoes. The beef tenderloin paired up with the bottle of red wine that we ordered so wonderfully together. We were way too full for dessert. Service has been nice, on point and attentive throughout the night. I will be back for sure! read more

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I got real mixed feelings about it and I really want to love or at least like it, but my gut feeling says it's just not worth it. So let's start with the good things then why I still don't think it's worth it. Pros: -friendly server -plating looks nice -chill vibe with homey decorations -the bread was made to perfection -the pasta with saffron was a unique dish -red wine was good but my goodness the price lol Cons: -portion is small (3 appetizers and 3 main courses for 3 people...we had to go over to the sushi restaurant for a whole meal each) -it's way over priced for the portion and some of the dishes quality -the meatball were small and doesn't feel homemade (I've had great meatballs from restaurants and European grandmas from different countries, none tastes as blend) and they were BURNT! I don't need a little bit, I meant like I couldn't even cut through it and the after taste is just the burnt black stuff... -the eggplant appetizer is a cool idea and looks nice on the plate but the flavour and texture wasn't executed well -the other two pastas were order were okay but nothing too special. The spicy one was nice but I'm not sure it's something I'll order a second time. The spinach one I don't really remember what it tastes like at all. Overall, the food don't taste bad and some tastes great but with the price and burnt items and portion..it's just not worth it. Not a place I'd tell people to avoid but your experience is not guaranteed just because you are paying more. It's 50/50, and they still ask for 18% minimum if not 20% or 25% which is CRAZY. This ain't downtown or NYC or Paris or London. Only 3 tables in a pretty big restaurant, plus us which I guess tells us something. It's for someone with money and not mind the risk of 50/50 or don't mind not feeling satisfied. I was craving pasta the whole week and looking forward to it and by the end, not just I wasn't full but it didn't even satisfy my pasta cravings..which I was really disappointed in. Will not be going back as there's definitely a lot of other better places. I don't mind paying the price, and some of the ones I've been to are even more expensive but we're worth it, this just isn't one of them. read more

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We ordered take out at the place. We are still not that comfortable with dining in but will definitely come back when things die down again. The restaurant has two patio tables and inside the restaurant it is very spacious. There are two friendly staff and they wear a mask the whole time. They have a window specifically for take out orders. We ordered a porchetta, PICI AL RAGU' BIANCO and ORECCHIETTE ALLA NORCINA. Firstly, I really like the nice touch of labelling all the dishes and put the cold dish in a separate bag so the starter doesn't get warm. I love their attention to details. I love the porchetta. The meat isn't salty and the roast onions is lovely. The pasta is cooked al dante and creamy. I like the ragu better than orecchkette one. I am a small eater so I was only able to each half of my pasta and a few bites of the starter. We will definitely come back for more! read more

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My daughter told me to try her friends restaurant and I'm so glad we came! From the moment we walked in we were greated by the lovely staff. The ladies were friendly and attentive. We came for an early birthday/father's day celebration with my family. All their pasta's were made for scratch and the sauce was just the right consistency and full of mouth watering flavours but not overpowering! Today was most of a pasta night but I already have reservations for next week with a bigger group to try their other entrees. Artusi is a must if you're feeling some Italian! Reservations recommended. read more

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A fancy Italian restaurant in new west. A plus is their menu online has pictures of all their dishes so if you have a hard to deciding, maybe your eyes will decide for you. It and be confusing to go by the name of the pasta dishes so having pictures of each dish really helps then you what the sauce and pasta looks like! The picture menu is a nice touch and so is the entire restaurant, it's fancy yet casual. I loved their starter bread and the dip is oily but also the black vinegarette inside the olive oil was so good to dip with the bread. They also can provide more bread to use to scoop up the sauce remaining from your pasta. We got ORECCHETTE CARBONARA DI MARE that is the one with white cream and seafood. The seafood was small but fresh. The other dish was PICI AL CINGHIALE with a red sauce which I like and the interesting thing is the meat is wild boar which I wanted to try, it was super saucy so I had left over sauce with meats. read more

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I love pasta and I wanted to take a break from sushi so we went to check out this cute Italian place in New West. I was a bit disappointed that they did not have their uni pasta dish available. The pasta I ordered was very creamy and cheesy. It also had pieces of diced prosciutto. Their prices are very reasonable. I am curious about their seafood pastas and would like to come back to try it next time! read more

Artusi Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

We ordered the Contadino and their fish special for appetizers (can't remember the name of the appie) which were both very delicious! For our mains, we had the squid ink pasta and the ragu bianco. Husband said the squid ink was a bit too salty for him and I was underwhelmed with the ragu bianco. The pasta itself were cooked perfectly, but the dishes overall weren't the best. We'd definitely come back and try the other pasta dishes, as well as have the lemon tiramisu again! Next time, we'll order one lemon tiramisu for each person for sure! Other items of note: Service was great and we appreciated the true Italian experience. The menu had pictures for each item which helped with choosing what to order. Would highly recommend this place (but maybe leave the kids at home if/when you go since the menu items are not as kid-friendly). read more

Was looking forward to going to this restaurant and we went . It was on a Saturday night , the joint was practically empty. Besides a few drunk patrons, ( not speaking of us of course ) Anyways the service was so so at first and then we got a different waitress whom was much more knowledgeable than the first one.. I found it was nothing fancy as I expected, I think we were the only ones dressed half decent. The food, not exactly what I expected and thought it should have been better than what we had. I think we make much better pasta sauce and fresh pasta at home... but as they say " you will never know until you try ". So we tried it and umm no we won't be back . I've tried many Italian restaurants and I think this one is at the end of the line, so far. There isn't much of a wine selection or a beer selection. However we did try read more

Friendly, helpful service. Food was amazing in taste and texture with many things created from scratch in house. Great atmosphere and music. read more

Artusi Restaurant - Broschetta and focaccia - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

Visited Artusi last November for their pasta challenge. The pasta that they participate in the pasta challenge was the Tagliatelle Dolce Forte, which is a handmade pasta with boar and dark chocolate sauce, Parmigiano cream, pinenuts, chestnuts and rosemary. It was an interesting take on pasta with the dark chocolate sauce where it has a hint of bitterness from the dark chocolate. A neat dish that actually works but nearing the end the dish you do get pretty full and the flavours do overtake you cause it is quite rich. The other pasta dishes are quite creative as well and they do go outside of the traditional pasta which is fun to try out! read more

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Recently, a new Italian restaurant opened up in New Westminster called Artusi. Located on 6th Street (just steps away from Hon's), I visited in mid-November for lunch. The interior of the restaurant feels fairly large with a big open space that showcases their tables adorned with white linen table cloths and stark white walls accented with green trim. I wound up ordering their Tagliatelle alla Papalina ($14) which is an egg noodle pasta with prosciutto crudo, free-range egg, cream, and 24-month aged Parmigiano cheese. This was a really good pasta dish with tender noodles and a nice creamy sauce. I especially liked the ample amounts of prosciutto crudo (dry-aged ham with a flavourful fat content). Despite devouring the entire dish, I'd say this was the perfect size for a lunch meal. I returned the following week to try some lighter fare and ordered the Onion Soup with Crostini Topped with Mozzarella. To be clear, this isn't French onion soup (which isn't surprising since this is an Italian restaurant). That being said, I did quite enjoy this soup and it was perfect for warming me up on a cold November day. There were plenty of tender onion pieces in the soup. I also had the Mortadella Focaccia ($12) with Provolone and Giardiniera (Italian relish) which wound up to be a bit carb heavy. The Italian relish contained chunky pickled veggies like cauliflower, beans, and peppers which made it a bit difficult to eat without falling out of the sandwich. In the new year, I returned and tried their lunch special... Gnocchi allo Scoglio ($22). This has definitely got to be one of the best gnocchi dishes that I've had. The tender gnocchi was sublime and the meaty prawns and creamy tomato sauce just amped everything up a notch. In late February, I returned during the Vanfoodster Lagana Challenge and tried their Passion of the Porcini ($18 during lunch). This is a really unique dish for me as I'm used to the lasagna that's made with more of a tomato ragu. Instead, this dish relies on a creamy porcini mushroom sauce with nuts, rosemary, and cream. It really gives the dish an earthy aroma and the lasagna noodles were perfectly tender. The pasta dishes here are really top-notch and I hope to be able to try out more dishes in the future. read more

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A friend recommended this new restaurant in New Westminster to us, we decided to go there for lunch - not disappointed at all. The menu had a good selection of options. Found out they make so much from scratch, you can see the care in the cuisine as is it not only so delicious but looks too good to eat! Service was great - fast, friendly and knowledgeable. I believe the owner came around to check on our meals (Delbert I think he said - thick Italian accent). We both ordered lasagna - I had the promotional version and my wife had the regular option from the menu. It was so good, wanted more but we were pretty full. We will be back for dinner for sure. Nice to go to an independent location and to have a dining experience where you feel cared for. read more

Artusi Restaurant - Lasagna ( top is off of the menu, bottom is promotional lasagna ) - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

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Artusi is a good spot to head for affordable upscale Italian food. The dishes were hit or miss, but the hits were good enough to ensure that I'll be back. [Dishes] Beef Tenderloin Salad (special) - this was the reason I want to go back. Each slice of meat was tender and full of flavour, and balanced nicely with the salad in a way I didn't expect. Applewood Smoked Bacon wrapped around pawns - mouthful of a name, but on the menu it's simply Gamberi in Camicia. This was unsurprisingly delicious. The smokiness of the bacon is making my mouth water at the memory. Wild Boar Pasta - solid pasta. Could have used a little more flavour, but you won't regret ordering this. Seafood pasta - you will regret getting this. The dish was a huge miss. Tasteless, texture less, this shouldn't be on the menu. This is the reason this isn't a five star review. Chicken Pate - pretty solid, and the servers gave us more bread to finish up the pate. Panna Cotta - a bit sweet for my tastes, but everyone else loved it. Great creaminess. Tiramisu Limon - this was an awesome dessert. The lemon flavour was fresh and had just the right acidic punch to it. [Service/Atmosphere] We chatted with one of what seemed to be one of the owners, and she was lovely. All around the service was excellent. We received complimentary disgestifs after the meal. The atmosphere was warm, with a steady chatter that added to the vibe. [Value] Reasonable for the amount of food we had and the service we received. read more

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I'm looking at some of these other reviews with side eye. You should too. We just returned home from a Valentine's Day lunch. Pre-toddler it would have been dinner, sure, but I'm not sure it would have mattered since we did the prix fixe Valentine's Day menu. Artusi is exactly, EXACTLY the type of place we need in New West. Yes, we have Piva, I know, and Piva is good (I even reviewed it for my sons baptism!). But where Piva is like Italian in New West, Artusi is Italy in New West. There's a difference, trust me. So DH and I planned well ahead with this one, as one does when they have a day away from aforementioned Tiny Overlord. We were greeted at the door by a hostess who sat us and provided water immediately. When our actual server arrived, we discussed our choices and settled on the following (in case you're going tonight!). Spoiler alert: a) She's Italian and b) Her husband is the chef. First Course: I had scallops with njuda and he had the veal salad (insalata soundsbetterwhentheItalianserversays it). Both were outstanding for their own reasons. The scallops could easily have been overwhelmed by the njuda but they weren't. They were expertly cooked and stunningly plated. The jelly that was with them offered a nice texture too. The veal salad was the winner though. Why? Well, aside from the veal being brilliantly prepared, the balsamic reduction they make in house for the bread and other accouterments is a little bit of heaven that danced so well with the other players in this salad. 10/10 will attempt at home (less successfully, probably). Second Course: He ordered the mushroom and truffle gnocchi, I had the beet, basil, Gorgonzola risotto. Both were beautiful, honestly. My one itty bitty complaint with the risotto was that I could have used a few extra dashes of basil in spots and a sprinkling of finishing salt. Really, really minor complaint. But the gnocchi? Sweet mother of all things good... I'm SO stealing the idea of the mushrooms blended in the mushroom stock - I don't KNOW that they were dried porcini, but if they were, this is how you get rid of that horrible wooden texture while bringing the brilliance of the dried porcini. So good that my husband handed it to me saying, "you cook for me every night and you're going to love this." He was right. Also, 10/10 for the softest gnocchi I have ever had the pleasure of eating without it being ricotta based. Fantastic. Third Course: I had the lemon tiramisu, he had the amaretto mascarpone. I mean, you really can't fail with dessert here. They are perfect, light, custardy finishes. A bottle of wine, two espresso drinks, two prix fixe, under 200 and two very, very happy neighbours of Artusi. We will 100% be back. Family owned, family operated just adds to it's charm. Oh, and the decor is lovely too. Husband and I want the art with the boat! read more

From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted like they were happy to have us. Cute little restaurant very welcoming and warm. Service was perfect. Food was amazing! Had the scallops and bruschetta. Superb. They also brought out fresh focaccia with the most amazing balsamic reduction. I asked about it to buy but it's homemade! Delish! Our pasta dishes you could tell was made with love. Delicious. Didn't have any room For dessert but ordered one to share anyways. This is my new fav Italian restaurant. The owners are very lovely and everyone working had smiles. Highly recommend and will return soon! Thank you Artusi. Fantastic! read more

Been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food and service until this time. I hear the ownership has changed, so has the service. Must admit, the pasta is still very good but this time the large piece of hard plastic that I found crunching in my mouth was not as exactly what I expected in my dish. I pulled it from my mouth and was not in the mood to finish my meal. They were made aware and did comp that meal from the bill. The server was albeit 'keen' but when they spun around and their 3 foot ponytail hit me in the shoulder while I was taking a drink didn't add to my experience. Off to the rest room as one would do and with a broken toilet handle and the inability to flush I found myself thinking 'I'm good, there's lots of other really good Italian restaurants around' read more

Artusi I love you. Everything I've ordered has been so delicious it's time for me to branch out which I've bravely done this time. Just awaiting my Uber eats order as I write. The gnocchi cipolla is a flavour bomb so rich and satisfying, it's the dish of your dreams. That was in my first two orders but I'm going to try the pica al cinghuale. Forgive my spelling. Also departing from the contadino. Very satisfying veggie olive and focaccia dish. read more

Food was amazing, atmosphere was charming and the thought of COVID was not a concern as they've got great measures to keep patrons safe. We managed to get in time for their Artusi Time / happy hour which helped sweeten the deal. The co-owner gave great drink pairing recommendations for our choice of the beef tenderloin and truffle and mushroom gnocchi, both of which hit the spot. The beef was cooked superbly with an outstanding sear while keeping that inside tender and juicy. The gnocchi had a wonderfully creamy and rich sauce without being too rich, and was a multi-layered dish that avoided the typical pitfall of many truffle dishes where all you can taste and smell is truffle. Topped it off with a berry panna cotta that had a great berry puree which gave it the right amount of zest to cap off a great meal. I live about 50 minutes away but am eager to go back for a second round. read more

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Our service staff was great, the food was terrible. Our appetizer of bacon wrapped prawns was translucent raw and limp (3 of us had taken at least 1-2 bites each). The server kept apologizing but the manager / chef / owner did not come out to apologize - instead one of them kept looking at us expressionlessly even though we were super gracious about it and did not kick up ANY fuss! They took time to cook us a replacement plate (but prawns were still mushy). The mains were not great - squid ink pasta was way undercooked and hard - needed a few more minutes to be al dente; the seafood pasta had barely any pasta and the prawn bits in it were mushy as well. The only okay dish was the tagliatelle primavera. 2 out of 3 of us left hungry (stopped for MacDonalds after) and had upset tummies overnight, tho thankful we did not have full blown food poisoning from raw prawns & bacon. We were billed for the terrible appie, and there was no offer of a free dessert or anything! Our anniversary dinner was ruined. No wonder reviews from 2023 were bad. read more

We visited tonight and arrived early as we had not made a reservation. We shared the applewood-smoked bacon-wrapped prawns as an appetizer and it was delicious. I loved the mix of flavours; the perfectly cooked prawns against the crispy, salty bacon, laid on a bed of peppery arugula. A great start for things to come. For my main, I had the Gnocchi Cipolla: caramelized sweet onion, guanciale, balsamic reduction and rosemary. It was not a huge serving which was a good thing as it was rich and super flavourful. The gnocchi were perfect -- light and fluffy. Bonus points when they didn't bat an eye when I pulled out my "free appetizer" coupon from over a year ago. Thanks! My husband had the Pici Neri alla Vongole: homemade squid ink pasta, clams and lemon. He loved the delicate clams and beautifully married flavours. We ended the evening with pistachio gelato, house made and full of chunks of nuts. And none of that fake green food colouring nonsense you see in other restaurants. This came with espresso to pour over, or just drink straight up. We paired our meals with a pleasant chianti. The crowds were descending as we left so I'm glad we came early. Another great meal at one of my favourite New West haunts. Grazie mille! read more

Cozy atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. It was a great dining experience and I'll definitely be coming back. All their pastas are reasonably priced and there's a variety to choose from. We started off with some complimentary bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Already I could tell the meal was going to be good, as the bread was tasty and the perfect way to start our meal. Then we tried their bruschetta. I liked how it was served on top of focaccia. It had simple ingredients, yet it was delicious. For pastas we had their two daily specials, the rigatoni carbonara tartufata and the gnocchi nduja and burrata al mare, as well as the pici al cincghiale. All the pastas had a distinct flavour. The rigatoni was rich and creamy. The crispy guanciale was perfect to add some texture and saltiness. The gnocchi was spicy and was balanced with the burrata. The pici al cincghiale was a semolina noodle with wild boar. For this one, I wished the noodle was a bit softer, but maybe it was supposed to be that texture, otherwise it was tasty. Overall, I enjoyed the flavours of pasta but found the pastas to be a bit heavier. We were definitely full and had no room for dessert. I recommend checking this place out if you're in the area or if you're looking for a good date spot. read more

Artusi Restaurant - Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - New Westminster, British Columbia

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Really good food! The pasta is made fresh and all the dishes tasted amazing. A bit on the expensive side but worth every dollar. read more

I use to come here maybe once every few months and really enjoyed the quality of the pasta. I'm not sure what happened in recent months but this place is awful now. The pasta we ordered was inedible. Drenched in oil, ingredients were not fresh. Even random sauce on a dish that usually has no sauce, probably to cover up the poor quality of the clams. Restaurant was not busy at all and even with 2 waitresses, the service was abysmal. Seemed like they were in their own world for the majority of the time. Took over 30 mins for water to be brought to us after taking our order. It's unfortunate because this place use to be really good. Now it's quite possibly one the worst tasting italian places I've been to, and I've been to alot. read more

Italian food was truly lacking an authentic Italian experience, that is no longer the case. Primo y delicioso read more

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I LOVE Italian food. I am always looking for the next best TRUE Italian restaurant - well I FOUND IT !!! This place is delicious!!!! The pasta is homemade, the dishes are authentic and tasty. Every single dish we had was amazing; all with distinct flavours and beautifully crafted. They use the finest ingredients. The restaurant itself has a wonderful vibe and energy and the owners, just like the staff, are friendly welcoming people. Try it you won't regret it. TRUST ME- It will become your favourite, too !! read more

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The setting was very nice but the food was very mediocre. The server did his best but he had too many tables to serve so it ended up being suboptimal too. read more

We made a 5:30pm reservation on a Tuesday and the restaurant was basically just us. Our waitress was excellent, when we asked for anything she was quick and attentive. They were able to provide us with the subs we needed. The gluten free penne fell apart but that's pretty standard for gluten free pastas. The truffle gnocchi dish was very heavy and was not hot when served but it was delicious. The boar pasta was a hit. We also had the arugula, walnut, apple salad to start and it was delicious. They also provided us with house made bread and olive oil and balsamic glaze, it was really yummy as well. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Checked out the new spot in new west it was okay we did takeout as we didn't make reservations as the place only had 3 tables but were told reservations were required. The food was okay could have used some more sauce with my pasta and a few more options on the menu for a entree maybe a chicken or fish option. ? I may or may not go back not sure 50/50 read more

A quiant restaurant with great service and food. Authentic Italian food handled with such care. The ambiance has a homey feel. It isn't too fancy but it's clean, warm and inviting. It's a great spot for a date night or for a group of family and friends. read more

Had a very special night out for my partners birthday. The ambiance was terrific, the service was friendly, and the food was exquisite. We shared a few pasta dishes and meatball appetizer. All the food was lovely, far better than anything that I could even try to make at home. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauces were delectable. Really worth it for a nice night out. Get a little dressed up and take your date to Artusi! read more