I was visiting the city for work and got to see my close friend as well. She wanted to treat me to a lovely dinner, so she found this restaurant on Google search. Our visit was on a Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. Due to the construction going on around the neighborhood, it was a little challenging to find this place, even though my friend had Google Maps to help her. I was surprised that there was a restaurant, as there was not any other places around. My friend was even more surprised that there was a restaurant so close to her neighborhood! It looked like a lovely home, there was a lot of brown and orange colours throughout. When we entered, we were greeted by a friendly young lady. She took us to a seating area by the window and brought us the menu and cold glasses of water. There were so many items on the menu, it took us some time to narrow down our picks. Thankfully, our friendly waiter helped us out by providing his recommendations. Finally, we ordered an Insalata di Cesare (Cesar salad, regular size) and a large dish of Marco Polo (linguine with diced chicken breast, baby shrimp, spicy Italian sausage, and mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce with touch of cream). When our dishes came, we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of food! We had a great time eating like queens- the salad was fresh and crisp, plus the linguine had the right balance of sauce and ingredients. Then we requested the remainder to be packed, so that we could enjoy them at home. During our meal, our waiter came by a few times to check-in about the food and anything else that we needed. We loved this place so much that we came back two days later for another dinner. As expected, the service was warm, the food was fresh, and the vibe was homey- we loved it all! Check this place out, you will love it as much as we did! read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Marco Polo (linguine with diced chicken breast, baby shrimp, spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce w cream) - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Great Italian restaurant in Richmond. MASSIVE servings. Gluten free options! Fantastic for dining in and ordering out. It is our go-to Italian restaurant now. read more

It's been many years since I last came back to Italian Tomato, and I'm really glad I did. One thing I absolutely love here is the portion size -- they're generous, satisfying, and exactly what you want from a solid Italian spot. I was a little sad to find out they don't give out pens or any kind of reward if you finish your dish like Anton's does, but the food definitely holds its own. One major plus it's much easier to get seating here, and the fact that you can make reservations is a huge win. It is a little pricier than Anton's, but honestly, that didn't stop me I ended up coming here twice in one week, and yes, I finished my dishes both times. I'm really glad there's another place where you can actually get a table without waiting forever. My only wish is that they were open a little longer. Other than that, solid experience and definitely worth a visit if you're craving big, comforting plates of pasta. read more

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Holy smokes the portions at this place! Definitely come in hungry and expect to take leftovers home. We were here on vacation and really enjoyed the quick walk from our hotel to come to dinner. Service was great too! read more

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The Marco Polo spaghetti was amazing. Generous portions, great ambience, and I enjoyed every moment. Our server Fero was very attentive and did a good job of letting us know it was available. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Marco Polo spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Better than I remembered it to be! It's been awhile since I was here. Love the variety of pastas they have on their menu - Sugo Di Pomodoro (Red Sauce), Alla Panna (Cream Sauce), Sugo Di Pomodoro Cremoso (Rosé Sauce), Con Aglio e Olio. Although ingredients are about the same for most sauce bases, it tastes very good and homemade. Seafood might be smaller but it can do for its price. Pasta are cooked perfectly al dente. They offer half and full portions with very little price difference so definitely worth getting the full portions. Service is good and quick. Call in advance to make reservations as lines can get long. read more

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Napoli Pizza: Like a frozen $5 pizza. Mona Lisa Spaghetti: I think they used canned tomato; don't know what to say; packed it up and hoped that it taste better the next day. Arancini: took a bite and had to give it up read more

I Casual popular with families should make readies for sure We personally think they've the best Carbonara in Vancouver All their pastas and salads and pizzas good Great service also read more

The service was great and you can tell that the staff that we encountered really loves their job and interacting with customers. The food portions are huge, the wife and I had bariatric surgery a little over 2.5years now so we were able to order one meal and a cocktail each. We were both full and had enough to take home and have another meal the next night. The ambiance is cozy and not overly loud, the dining area is spacious. The decor though looks dated but not bad. The price even in this economy was respectable, I recommend stopping by if you're looking for Italian cuisine. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - The white sangria was absolutely delicious. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I wanted to give it 4 stars but after going through my review again I settled on 3. This restaurant has made a good impression because of the excellent service, from the time I called in to make a reservation, to the greeting when my party entered the front door, to the server who helped us with the menu and made us feel welcomed and well cared for. I came here with 3 friends and, after we saw how big the pasta dishes were, we ordered 3 items to share: the Della Casa salad (large), the Toscana with penne (full), and the Alla Creola with whole wheat spaghetti (full). Both the pasta dishes were great, they were hot, tasty, pasta were cooked to the right consistency. They were so good we emptied the plates quickly. The salad was a little bit disappointing, it was fresh and tasty, but it was much smaller than we expected. It also had little tomato, cucumber, and peppers; most of the salad was lettuce and it was not worth the $22 cost. The server recommended this particular salad to us when she found out we were sharing, she said the other ones would be too small to split amongst 4 people. I also find the bread disappointing. It was cold, lack texture, and uninviting. Another reason I lowered the rating was the difficulty in finding parking. We arrived around 6:20 p.m. on a Saturday evening and there were only reserved spots belonging to other closed businesses left, we were not sure if we could park there so we circled around 3 times before we found parking. read more

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Nothing Italian about this Place. Our food was served 7 Minutes after ordering, was an indication as pre-made & nuked. You cant cook chicken, meat & pasta that fast! It was bland, no flavour, seasoning like oregano & basil, & instead of fresh grated parmesan, it was pre-grated chemical Kraft. Asked the waitress if any Italians in the kitchen cooking, and lied saying yes, as all we could see were Asians. Shockingly, the guests who don't know better, they should go to a real Italian Restaurant to find out what it should really taste like. read more

Food was amazing! Large portions a tasty food. Our server was knowledgeable on vegetarian options and had great suggestions. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, big restaurant and no wait time at the time we went. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

It's a rip off resturant. No concious and carrless owner. 1/2 of pound of pasta With two shrimps will cost you $60. The owner doesn't give a Damon when we call him. His reason for right price is everything is expensive. read more

Great food and great service. Tables a little close together, but otherwise a 10! Chicken Bennie was wonderful.

This place is literally a Richmond version of Antons. And I will never not take that back because it is true. And it is something I like about it is that there will forever be seating and that they will always be willing to get you a box at the end of the night for your pasta. I always come here with some friends for a decent pasta night with friends. And for the amount of pasta they give you, for sure you can not finish the whole plate. I am always satisfied with eating here. The service here is just enough to have a good night and on top of that their little decor is like minimal but they are trying to keep the whole Italian vibe to their aesthetic. Sometimes their tables can be a little wobbly but who cares. You're here to eat, and then walk off with a box of pasta at the end of the night. Love this place. read more

Food: fresh made to order. Calamari is a must try!! Service: Fast, friendly, knowledgeable... great recommendations Ambiance: good parking, clean restaurant read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Caesar salad with calamari on the side - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The location is very easy to get to and the food quality/flavors were on point. I went there twice during a business trip and both times the place was busy, which showed me it was probably going to be a good spot to eat at. To be 100% honest, the smell of the food is what got me through the door the first time. I had the Italian feast and was nit disappointed. Everything was delicious! The place was very clean, not too loud, and family friendly. I highly recommend eating at Italian Tomato Restaurant. read more

We enjoyed our recent visit here after not having been for a very long time. We had wonderful attentive service from our server. Ordered the Italian feast which offered 3 choices of 4 items - opted for the Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Parm, and Fettucine Alfredo (other option was Lasagne). Also added the meatball appy. The pastas tasted fantastic and properly sauced. The spaghetti noodles were thin, more like a cappelini, but was done to a nice al dente as was the fettucine. The Alfredo sauce was rich and creamy. The chicken was a good sized serving and cooked nicely. The meatball appy tasted great - fresh, tangy, marinara that was perfectly sopped up with the complimentary bread. Though a little rich at $6 per meatball. If you're looking for a place with classic Italian homestyle fare, then stop by Italian Tomato for your pasta cravings. We will definitely return to try the pizza! read more

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Oh dear....this restaurant has been one of my husbands favourites for years....I always preferred Antons but my husband loved Italian tomato...but....I think we are now going back to Antons. While their portions are good and large....they have increased their prices and forgot about the details! I ordered the spaghetti Bolognese with extra meatballs, you used to get 3 large ones for $8.99, now you get two very sad small ones for $10....really? We are in South Van and always have to travel 20-30 mins to get take out, they don't deliver. Neither does Antons. However, the last couple of times ordering from them, with their prices so much higher and 'add ons' like free bread and butter with your order now gone. We won't order from them as often. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Huge portions but lacking regular extra care. $10 for two sad looking meatballs? No thank you! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I hate giving low ratings to establishments that have been around forever . I mean they've gone through a lot , especially the last few years right ? Not to mention there are so few Italian restos in Richmond ! But I really feel this is warranted based on a recent visit in which we both left bewildered and ultimately disappointed . The chain of unfortunate events started when we walked in and immediately noticed how dark and dated the interior is . Pretty sure it's not for ambience but more to hide its age . Then came the table bread and believe it or not it's literally stone cold . That totally sucked cos the outside temperature was almost freezing that evening . The " Siciliana " pizza we ordered came with a few paltry , lower quality pieces of proscuitto just spread on top and the whole pie tbh tasted like it's from , say , Pizza Pizza . Not kidding . And lastly the " Paesana " pasta , which btw is supposed to be in a light dill cream sauce , has got to be one of the saltiest pasta dishes I've tasted in all of 2022 . In a way I think they're trying too hard to become the Richmond version of Anton's by serving sizable pasta portions but failed flat since the prices here are quite a bit more . As you can imagine by now anything that can go sideways pretty much did , except maybe the service which was courteous and helpful . That + nostalgia = 2 stars . read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We went as it was in walking distance to our hotel. Loved everything we had. I've mostly had pretty good Arancini, this one is way ahead of the rest. They were big, sauce was great, and they had a nice smoky flavor to them which made them stand out. Penne Arabiatta, I've had tons of times. Theirs is a huge portion that my wife and I could split (with leftovers). It has capers and anchovies in it, and was fantastic. Next time we're in the Vancouver area, totally going back. read more

What a great place! We ate here while stuck in Vancouver due to the Westjet strike. We could see it from our hotel room, and it was a little pink building. We read other reviews that said to not let the exterior fool you, this was a great place to eat. They were so right! I'm glad we took the chance! So clean inside, attentive staff, delicious food! It was pretty empty when we got there right after opening but by the time we left, the place was getting packed. Do not miss out on this gem! read more

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We came on a rainy Sunday around 6:00pm and found a parking spot right away. We were greeted and seated promptly and a table that overlooked the rest of the restaurant. Their menu features primarily "make your own" pasta - choose the pasta type, with a premium on certain types; choose the sauce; and then choose to have it baked (at an extra cost). There were also a few specialty dishes (ie. lasagna) on the bottom right corner of the extensive menu. We shared the tortellini soup, caesar salad, and then each ordered a pasta. I felt the tortellini soup was way too salty, although the tortellini itself was tasty. The caesar salad was surprisingly delicious and we finished every bite. The fusilli lunghi milano was undercooked and did not come with enough sauce so it was a bit dry to eat - although I did enjoy the sauce and the overall idea. My partner's pesto tortellini (spinach&cheese) was pretty good - the pesto sauce was very flavourful and this was a winner in our books. Our bill came to close to $100 and that was where we were not as satisfied. We didn't expect a pasta dinner to be that expensive when we could order sushi, which has more fresh ingredients, and spend less than that. The food was good but the prices not so much. Yes, the portions are very generous (think Anton's) but I would rather pay less and get a normal sized portion and make this a regular dinner night out option. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Pesto Spinach and Cheese Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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My favourite spot for pasta in Richmond has to be Italian Tomato for their HUGE portions (three meals in one! ) and quality options! Each time I order pasta, it's a surprise! They have two sizes (half and full) but sometimes I still find the half-size pretty large! ⁠ I only started coming here multiple times this year but for me, the staff were really friendly and I never had to had a long wait time before or after being seated. Once it was my boyfriend's birthday and they just kept checking upon us which was nice. All of their pastas are generally good but the most memorable pasta I had was the Casa Di Amore which is like my all in one pasta go to! It is filled with all the best seafood like baby clams, scallops, shrimp, squid, prawns with thiccc mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in the shape of a beautiful SWAN!! It's a surprise eyecatcher that will surely bring you a smile! ⁠ read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Casa Di Amore - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The portions are huge for the price. The prices are what you'd see at those popular restaurants like Cactus Club or similar places but you get soooo much more food. Can definitely split a plate of pasta between two people. In the pic it doesn't look like a lot but it was a LOT even the server warned us beforehand lol read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Found another hidden gem like antons in town. Come check it out guys!!! Definitelt better than antons and more up to your choice building your pasta but it is more expensive than anthons with a smaller plate. Definitely worth it though since the tastw was super good. I got the napoletana and didnt expect to be that good. Very recommended!!! read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Napoletana - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I went here for my birthday dinner as I was craving pasta! Appetizers: We got the Arancini (stuffed rice balls, tasted more like potato balls lol) and Bacon Wrapped Scallops, which were served with a side of cocktail sauce. The scallops were good and flavourful, the arancini was just okay. Mains: Okay, so this is where we messed up. We had 4 people and we ordered 4 FULL ORDERS of pasta (the waitress recommended getting a full over a half because it was only a couple of dollars extra and a lot more food). Tbh, I think we could've all shared 1 pasta and 1 salad and we would've been happy clams. 4 was way too many! We all ate about 1/4th of our dish and couldn't put away any more - enough leftovers to last the rest of the week. I ordered the Marco Polo which was made with rosé sauce and it was good. I'd say if you're a sucker for big portions, these dishes will definitely satisfy you in that regard. Dessert: Decided to skip getting a cake this year and ordered the tiramisu. I'd recommend against it, as they use Costco's tiramisu cake and just cut it into slices ($16 for a full cake at Costco which is just across the street, $7 per slice here). All in all, it did satisfy my pasta craving! But definitely, definitely sharing next time, LOL. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Arancini, comes with 5 balls. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The food was delicious and the staff was excellent. It was a nice surprise for our first night in Canada.

Had a late dinner here on a Saturday evening...best to make reservation as there was a wait for a table of 6. We waited about 40 minutes for a table. Overall, the service was good and the portions were decent. Not quite family portions but sufficient. Bread was good. We ordered a margherita pizza and wings to start, followed by chicken parm (which more of individual portion) and lasagna to share. It was good as we weren't too hungry but was full to order dessert. read more

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Great service. Not easy to access. Restaurant is surrounded on two sides by fenced in parking lots full of cars. Food was not as flavorful as one would expect. read more

We're sitting at our Gate waiting for our flight to Vancouver, BC for our Celebrity Cruise to Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, etc.. Two ladies who are locals to Vancouver, BC were hilarious, and they volunteered for the Sister Shreiners organization, "Sisters of the Nile." We chatted a lot and one place they totally recommended was, "The Italian Tomato Restaurant." - The had a mirage of great things to say about the place. So? I noted it down. Next thing you know, we're on the same bus with the Flight Crew of our trip, and we all got to talking, too. We asked them about places to get a good meal from, and it was almost like in Unison, "The Italian Tomato Restaurant." The Captain and his crew raved about this place. From the Peach Bellinis, to the Garlic Bread, and the Pasta. OMG. Service... just wonderful. We arrived at our hotel, "The Hampton Inn," met up with our family and friends, I suggested this place, told them about what we heard from two separate independent parties, and well?? You can't go wrong. We walked in with 10pp and they sat us soon afterwards. The food is served family style, so we ordered like 4 different things, and the Garlic Bread and I ordered my Peach Bellini. Pesto Pasta with Chicken, yummo. Tortallini, absolutely fantastic. The Service was absolutely spot on, our server didn't miss a beat, and we all had a great time. The atmosphere was fun, light and energetic. Major family place, and we just loved it. It's a wonderful place. Get the Italian dish you love to eat anywhere, you will love it. Absolutely a Perfect 10, on my book. read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - My Yummo Peach Bellini, be careful, you could get a Brain Freeze if you take it in to quickly! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

First time here with the family and everyone loved it. Parking is challenging though they have a private parking area but is limited and on weekends it is busy which is when we went. Menu is huge with many options for sauce and sauce to choose from. Service was great as our waiter was always available and made some suggestions as to what was popular on the menu for main dish and wine. I know this is a pasta restaurant but I was disappointed that there was limited in main dishes with meat options such as steak available as I would have liked a steak and pasta dish. But great experience overall. Would for sure go back to try the other pastas on the menu. read more

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Outside it isn't much to look at. Great & friendly service. They give a lot of food. There were four of us. My husband & I split the tomatoes & cheese salad. Can't remember what they call it, in the US we call it Caprese salad. The other couple split the large Caesar salad. They were only able to eat half of it. It's huge & it comes on a platter. The 4 of us could have shared it. The 4 of us then split the Italian Feast for 2. The pastas were cooked perfectly & not mushy. It's a-lot of food. Since we are on vacation we can't take it home. Even the regular size meals are large. My recommendation is to order the smaller meals unless you are a 22 year old linebacker. We ate before I thought about getting any photos. You won't be disappointed dining here. read more

Made my 2nd here today. I had pizza on my first visit...the "thin crust" did a great impression of cardboard. Today they left out a key ingredient in my pasta sauce. When I pointed it out to them, the best they could offer was a shrug and a sorry. I don't think there will be a 3rd visit.., read more

I came here on the recommendation of my hotel concierge! It was a short walk from my hotel. The building was unassuming. The service from Mireya was stellar as were her recommendations! My meal was delicious. The atmosphere was delightful, especially following a full day of travel. I highly recommend this nice cosy spot! read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - Mushroom stuffed spinach tortellini with DaVinci Sauce! It was absolutely amazing! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

The food is pretty decent however for the price i would expect higher quality. I'll definitely go back and try again. It could be that i wasn't too happy with my choice of the pescatore. I did enjoy the napoletana that my girlfriend ordered. The portion sizes when ordering large are enough to take home or share between two people if you want to try multiple dishes. The desserts are very generous portion sizes as well. The millionaire Margarita might be one of the better margaritas i have had at a restaurant. Very friendly staff and it was a very at home feel for dinner. Not too noisy or loud. Great for a date or night out. Not very obvious when driving by and easy to miss. There is a good amount of parking but if not you can swing around back for extra parking read more

Italian Tomato Restaurant - The pescatore full serving. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The pasta is incredible! This time I had the Verona with linguine (chicken, mushrooms, red pepper and garlic). It was so good! I highly recommend it! The service was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is very nice and relaxing. It's my favorite Italian restaurant when visiting Vancouver! read more

Portion is definitely big that is for sure. Came here with 3 other friends. I just ordered calimari because I didn't feel like having so much carbs after a long day of work out. So the calimari was ok. It was a bit chewy and I usually prefer the smaller calimari. portion is big that is for sure. My friend ordered a creme based tortellini pasta with bacon on top. I had one to try. It was flavorful. Decor is very old style like Italian Restaurant. The place is busy. They do have their own parking lot at the back. read more

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Family style italian pasta restuarant. I made the mistake of ordering one for myself rather than sharing. They are so generous with the amount you get. There is a $2 difference between the full size and half size. Just get the full and share. Everyone leaves with left overs! There is a lot of different sauces to choose from (tomato, cream, clear, wine) as well as pasta. They also have pizza too. Maybe I'll try that next time. But there is still sauces I wanna try too . read more

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Not sure if every diner drives one car to this place but the parking lot is quite full for the amount of tables being occupied. I was craving for pizza and didn't get to try the humongous plate of pasta. But our neighbours got two plates and both had pack the rest to go. I would have gotten a pizza but I saw Calzone on the menu and I'm all over that. Calzone is basically a pizza folded in half; so like a gigantic empanada minus the flaky crust. When it came out ...the size scared me. Like damn! The Calzone was not just huge it was supersized. Obviously I couldn't finish and it was too salty. My partner got the 12'' pizza which looked rather small compared to my dish. I must say the pizza definitely wins this one. So really, size don't matter. I'll be down to come back and try the pasta. They have more sauce options that I don't often see elsewhere in Vancouver. read more