We had dinner here while staying in Peachland, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences…read morewe had. We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon, without a reservation, and were seated without too much of a wait. Drinks were inquired about right away, but we did have to wait quite awhile to order food. Once ordered, everything came out in a reasonable timeframe. We started with the calamari, and were surprised by the amount that we received. They do not skimp! I thought it was good, and my boyfriend thought it was very good. When I received my Caesar salad, I felt a bit grouchy. It was served like a wedge salad. I absolutely detest having to cut up a salad in order to eat it. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Carnivore pizza. He described it was one of the best pizzas he has had. I tired it and thought it was solid. The goat cheese definitely elevated it. I went with the Rattlesnake Stromboli, which was absolutely "Wow!" Every bite of it was "Mmmmmmm." The restaurant had a calm vibe, despite being full. Everything about it felt comfortable. Despite the wait to place our food order and the cumbersome salad, I highly recommend Cibo & Vines.

We came after the May long weekend and reserved a table same day. Quick, friendly service. Tried…read morethe raspberry non-alcoholic drink. Not bad! Had the baked Brie which was good. Husband liked his clam chowder and shrimp cannelloni.

I'm starting to wonder why I always come here when I'm in Kelowna. We arrived to find our places…read morealready set up and were thrilled to see the Oilers game was on, but service started out really slow. It picked up towards the end but one person ate their entire meal before being asked if they wanted another drink. It also took awhile for our orders to be taken. The food was good and I'm still thinking about the chicken wings. The decor and atmosphere are cool but the seats are incredibly uncomfortable, the armrests dug into everyone's hips/thighs (and we had four different body types).

Honestly, everything was great. Food drinks and service were all well worth trying. Simple relaxed…read moreatmosphere that fits the food well.

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.

OMG. Seriously. It's not my first day with Italian food. I served it from a very authentic kitchen…read morefrom 1990 to 1993. That restaurant was considered the best Italian restaurant for 50 miles around. When compared to Mamma Rosa, it sucked. The portions were generous, and delicious. The pasta, bread, and pizza shells are made from scratch daily - and it shows. I would go on, but sadly we were just told they will be closing in 2025. So come get the most amazing food as soon as you can!!

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!

Checked out Zias Stonehouse Restaurant. They're close to Peacock's Perch Pub…read more We dropped in for a Thursday lunch (1:15pm). The inside is massive with a quaint outdoor area. 99% of the customers were of retirement age. Decor is eclectic and seating you'd find at your grandma's house. Lunch menu is a great deal ($15.00) with 6 mainstays and four specials. There's dinner feasts for two ($70.00-$80.00). - Almond lemon sole ($15.00) - sole was lightly breaded. Lemon herb cream sauce was subtle. Good mix of vegetables (red cabbage, carrot and asparagus). Rice was more filler than flavour. - Lunch apricot chicken ($15.00) - breast was moist, but apricot ginger sauce was mundane. Can't beat the value at ZSR. 3.5 stars.

Impressive service, cozy ambiance and basil delicious dinner at Zias tonight!…read moreLove the warmth and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant, cute little rooms with so many interesting displays, and tables adorned with tablecloths - taking you back to dining at your grandmas house! Food was so flavourful and beautifully plated. Braised red cabbage was the best I've ever had. Not too pricey either!

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!

My wife specifically requested we go to the Olympia Greek Taverna, for her birthday . We had been…read morethere before and it was a great experience. But tonight we went to the Taverna and had a very different experience. My wife had been excited to go out and get Greek food. She wanted the lamb souvlaki plate, and that what she ordered. But when the server brought out our food the order was incorrect. And when we said something about the mistake to the server made it my wife's fault. And instead of saying, Sorry let me fix that or even let me solve this mistake the server got defensive. She made the excuse that the kitchen was backed up and it would take a long time to fix. She did not care to fix the problem. We could have talked to an manager about it, but my wife would not make it a bigger problem. Our service went downhill from that point quickly. Our server stopped coming by or checking on us until it was time for the bill. On the way out someone asked how dinner was and I said it was just ok. I told him there had been a problem, but it wasn't resolved. He didn't ask for more details, and said sorry. That's it. I can't say it was good service was good, it wasn't!

Great food and ambiance. Visited twice during our trip to Kelowna. Will definitely be back!read more

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!