We started with the Manos Signature Dip. The creamy, slightly spicy Tirokafteri served with warm…read moregrilled pita. Then came the Watermelon Salad. It was fresh and juicy Would've been even better if the watermelon came in bite-sized cubes instead of slices For mains, we had Roasted Lamb Shoulder which is very Tender and flavourful And the star of the table...Mousaka! Rich, comforting and beautifully layered

I have seen a lot of good reviews about this place and convinced our party of 8 to come try it…read moresince it's in our neighborhood and we have been looking for a new local Greek restaurant since Panos on Marine Drive closed down. Sadly, we were sooooo disappointed! We came on a Saturday evening at peak time, around 6:30pm, so granted, we expected it to be busy. We were sat nearly right away in comfortable booths with tables. The waitress brought us menus and water. So far so good! We ordered our food, nothing crazy, several got the special of the night, lamb souvlaki with potatoes rice and pita. A couple ordered the seafood pasta, one asked for red sauce instead of cream sauce and two asked for veggie lasagna's but they only had one order available. When we asked about the beers on menu, we were told each one was unavailable except for Heineken and the seasonal beer. When we asked what it was, she didn't know. She then brought the can of beer over and said she wasn't sure what type it was. Fair enough! She was young, seemed new and not quite trained with alcohol so no big deal. It gave us a giggle. It was a Granville Island radler btw. I ordered a Heineken and my friend ordered the yummy sounding spicy passionfruit margarita. My beer came fairly quick but no margarita. Then the young waitress came out to say that our food would take a bit longer to come out since they were a bit slammed with orders and asked if we wanted any appetizers. We decided we'd be ok, and decided to wait. One hour later!!!!! I'm not joking, one hour later, the margarita drink came out. Again, we noticed very young and probably newly hired staff attempting to make drinks. When this $19 drink came out, it looked like the rim of salt was touched with fingers and a lot of it was missing. However, my friend desperate for a drink or morsel of anything, decided to just have it as it came. She said it was delicious and the best thing she had. One hour and a half later!!! Our food came out. My medium rare lamb was cooked through and the pasta with red sauce came out with a cream sauce, but there was NO way we were going to send anything back as we were pretty hangry at this point. The potatoes were delicious, the rice extremely plain. All 8 of us agreed that for the price, service and quality of food, we would not be returning, although my friend said if the passionfruit drink was on the happy hour menu, she would consider it. All in all, very disappointed.

Very small shop with limited seating. We tried the rigatoni (with meat sauce) and pappardelle (with…read moretruffle cream sauce.) The canned sparkling lemonade was also quite good. The portion size is decent and I left feeling full but not stuffed. The noodle texture also has a nice bite to it. For me I prefer creamy sauces so the pappardelle was my favorite!

Decent food and genuinely friendly staff -- that part's not in question. But here's the setup:…read morethere's no indoor seating, just a few tables on the sidewalk where you can practically direct traffic on Hastings from your chair ;) The rigatoni and gnocchi were both staff recommendations, and both were decent. With sides of meatballs, prawns, and bread, we landed at $80 with tip, no drinks included. Felt very pricey for the setting. Which brings me to the head-scratcher: the POS terminal's lowest default tip option was 20%. For a place that's a long way from a traditional sit-down experience, that felt very ambitious. What's going on with tipping in Vancouver these days?

Not sure how this place got far to 4.4 star probably prior to them buying out the business…read more This place is hideous. Here's what to expect if you come. 1) bad parking 2) old ambiance/decor (really old school) 3) dark af in there 4) in winter time SUPER COLD we literally was wearing our parka in the resto because they're so cheap to get a heater we were not the only ones who suffered another table complained we let it be I like our parka 5) the bread that comes before meals is fkn disgusting! Hard. Old. Taste like rat sh!t 6) the menu has at least 200 dishes 7) food like calamari is DRY!! RUBBERY!! SMALL!!! 8) pasta is Rubbery! Overcooked! Not authentic! Terrible! For the price!! Come on owners 9) lamb was just out of this world!!!! It is the worst spent $$ they didn't even clean the plate 10) just avoid this place at all cost 11) PS FOOD TOOK YEARS TO COME! Regretting $$ spent in here

Great spot in this part of Vancouver. The veal scallopini was tender and flavoured nicely with…read moremasala mushrooms. Lovely bread which we dipped in their soup of the day (lentil and chorizo). The soup was flavoursome with depth. Penne Norcina was good too. Al dente topped with ground veal mushroom semi glaze Marsala cream sauce.

Pretty new Italian restaurant along Nanaimo,classy and huge looks like it can accomodate morethan…read more50 clients at a time,somedays of the week this is open for lunch but mostly its a dinner place. Exterior and interior design was really impressive,inside its classic to modern and nostalgic vibes combined. I admired how crews are all very friendly. I tried pasta,the half chicken dish and I would say this close to perfection,price?well its kinda pricey but seems like money is worth,street parking only but its free,the resto is located on ground floor of one newly built condo,I only visited once but im sure I am coming back to try some more of their great dishes in the menu. The chicken I ordered is somewhat sweet its really tender and the sauce was yummy. They serves all kinds of colas,juice and alcoholic becerages,If you are planning for a weekend dinner calling for reservation is a must. I love this place,I love the foods and I love the vibes

We visited Foiletta last night for the first time to celebrate our dear friend's birthday, and it…read morewas an absolutely delightful experience! There were five of us, and we were warmly greeted by a friendly host who confirmed our reservation and guided us to our table. I had the pleasure of trying the Citrus Grapefruit Spritz cocktail, which was fantastic, and my friends also enjoyed their drinks. We started with a few appetizers, including: * Carne Cruda - raw beef, mushrooms, bagna cauda, smoked egg yolk * Polpo e Patata - grilled octopus & new potato hash, poached egg, salmoriglio * Italian Meatballs with Focaccia Bread Everything was delicious, but the Italian meatballs completely stole the show--soft, fresh, and perfectly seasoned with a touch of spice, just like in Italy . For our main courses: * I ordered the Linguine with geoduck clam, Calabrian chili, and parsley -- fresh, hot, and bursting with flavor. * My friends ordered the Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata with San Marzano tomatoes, Calabrian chili, and stracciatella -- rich, spicy, and comforting. The cherry on top of the night: our waiter surprised my friend by bringing out the cake I had purchased, and we all sang Happy Birthday, Judy!! Such a thoughtful and personal touch that made the celebration feel extra special. The service was attentive and friendly throughout, and the atmosphere made our birthday dinner unforgettable. Highly recommend this spot for authentic Italian flavors, great drinks, and a warm, welcoming vibe.

This is a good spot for Italian food. We were a bit skeptical at first since no one else was eating…read morehere except us at 7/8 pm on a Saturday evening. However the food was good. The service is nice here. We got complimentary bruschetta and it was good. For appetizers we got Cesar salad and garlic bread. Both were okay but could've been more flavorful. As entrees we got linguini with tomato sauce and spinach and cheese tortellini. I was expecting to like the linguini more but the tortellini was very yummy. It was perfectly cheesy as well. The linguini was good too and the broccoli in it were so flavorful. The portion sizes of the salad and entrees were perfect.

We were going to be the area during the weekend and found this restaurant with a quick search. I…read moremade an online reservations in advance. We decided on an early dinner right at 3 pm. Unfortunately, the server was not at work right at opening for some reason. However, the chef was great and settled us right in. He became our server for a bit. We got menus and water dropped off. He took our order, dropped off the food, and refilled water before the server showed up. Food was authentic and delicious. There was a good portion of complimentary bread. We ordered NY strip loin with buttered pasta because our kid wanted to eat only buttered pasta. They were able to accommodate the request and our kid ate all the pasta. The adults (aka the parents) shared the truffle spaghetti and meatballs, NY strip loin and linguine pescatore. Portion size was good. Pasta was al dente. There was a generous amount of seafood in the linguine pescatore. The meatballs were made well and seasoned nicely. The truffle flavour was not strong with the spaghetti although it is not really a complaint. Steak was cooked medium rare as requested with a generous amount of sautéed mushroom. I managed to pack a light lunch back home. For dessert, we ordered a tiramisu to share. We were pleasantly surprised to find it was on the house. It was presented nicely, tasted house made and scrumptious. It was a great way to end the meal. Restaurant was quiet with some take out orders as we were eating so early. Ambiance is nice, festive and cozy. Our server was great too once he made it to work and even opened the door for us as we left the restaurant. Prices were reasonable for the portion size. Overall, it was a great dining experience. The service was excellent and one of the better experiences I have encountered recently. I recommend giving this restaurant a visit when you are in the area.

What a cool funky name for an Italian joint - Capo & the Spritz…read more I was expecting to walk in & find some cool daddy Italians sitting at the bar chatting away in Italian. LOL. Located at the bottom of the uber chic Opus Hotel, this spot is a reincarnation of a former night club. Capo is the pizzeria that uses sourdough bread to make their pizzas. The Spritz is the bar that celebrates Italy. The interior & exterior are all very inviting. The interior is laid out reminding everyone of all things Italia - decor, pictures, greenery etcetera. It made me want to go back for dinner. Our waiter was cordial & made great suggestions. I had the Campanella Amatriciana with prawns. It was very tasty. I celebrated Friday afternoon with a dear friend & an Italian Margarita - cin cin.

I had a lovely lunch here today with a friend and for sure I'll be back!…read more This restaurant is located on the ground floor of the posh Opus hotel, on the corner of Davie and Mainland. There is a swanky lounge area to the left of the front door, between the restaurant and the lobby, and there is a great looking bar and bar area located in the restaurant itself. As for the restaurant interior, it gives off sunroom-like vibes, as so much natural light comes in from the windows on two sides of the restaurant, and the airy, open space. My friend ordered a cocktail and a pasta dish and he enjoyed both. As for me, I had the Ortolano bowl and man, was it good! Very fresh ingredients, and the portion size was huge. I ended up taking more than half of it home (bonus! No cooking for me for dinner!). I thought the prices were decent for the food, and the service was wonderful, too. My friend and I were slow to order, as we were chatting and catching up on a lot of news, and the servers never rushed us or pressured us to order. Same for after we were done, as we lingered some. I know at night this place is illuminated with arresting purple lighting on their facade. It's hard to miss! This would be a swell place to go for a late night cocktail or bite. I think they have a good happy hour, too. Their specialty is their pastas. Great place!

A cozy little Italian spot! I came here for a family dinner and all the staff were so nice and…read morefriendly. The food was light and fresh, but I do wish the servings were a bit more - or at least more protein - for the price. My shrimp pasta felt like it needed more of a sauce element. The tomatoes were fresh and tasty.

Came in after watching a show at the adjacent theatre. Seated on the patio, and grabbed a couple of…read moreglasses of red wine. Ordered the calamari, and burrata cheese. Food came out, but there was one problem: no cutlery. Oh, how I am to loathe not having cutlery on the table when my food arrives. Sure it was delivered with haste; but it's the principle of the matter. Buratta cheese is not my jam. My dining companion enjoyed it well enough. The calamari was good, but so very oily. The oil seeped all over the plate. Could it not have been placed on a paper towel for a moment or two prior to plating? We'll never know. Will I/we be back? Maybe.

Appie: frittura di calamari, burrata, carpaccio. The carpaccio was stuck onto the plate and very…read moreevidently needed time to come out from the fridge/freezer as it was ice cold when arriving at the table. It was also quite stuck onto the plate Pasta: spaghetti alla carbonara, rigatoni salsiccia e pinocchio, gnocchi. The carbonara was quite eggy and the sauce seemed to be breaking. Probably the one item I would not re-order. Rigatoni was great. Gnocchi needed some more flavour to it. Pizza: funghi and prosciutto e rucola. The funghi was extremely delicious in the authentic pizza oven In traditional Italian fashion, dining is an experience and so food does take a bit longer to come out, so keep that in mind when ordering

Really cute restaurant inside the Italian Cultural Centre, they opened up the restaurant to make it…read moreopen air because it's summertime now. Orders were taken promptly but the food took over 30mins to come out. Beef carpaccio was much too cold when served but tasted better after letting it sit at room temp for a while. Calamari was a bit too crispy. Rigatoni was the favourite of the night, cooked al dente and sauce was also delicious. Carbonara pasta felt overcooked and maybe almost broken sauce? Pizzas were not bad, funghi was my preferred one and if you go on a Wednesday you can have a Peroni and a pizza for $25.