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.

2nd time visiting after several years and this time our party of four had the HH food and drink…read moreitems as well as food items that were on the dinner menu. Overall I felt the dishes were solid but some such as the calamari could have had cooked longer to show some browning on the outside of the rings as the outside of the calamari looked anemic. We were fortunate that our party of four was able to be seated comfortably in the booth next to the front window which provided a view of the street. Four stars for today's experience and five stars with the Host and server who was assigned to our table.

Bodega is a restaurant for the old world. Food from Spain and how it was traditionally made. If you…read moreare looking for nostalgia, it serves up in spades. If you are modern eater concerned about organic ingredients, calories, food source, gluten free, pesticides whatnot, this probably is not for you. As pepper, one of most pesticide riddled vegetables, is one of key ingredient in most dishes. The food all tasted fantastic but for me personally I would probably partake this kind of diet as it is high inflammatory unhealthy in the health science way. Overall if you are in the area looking for a bar that serves quaint Spanish cuisine, the upstairs dinning area has gorgeous old word charm. Since I neither drink or eat most of the ingredients served, this would be once in a blue moon places...

First time to Como Taperia and we were impressed! All dishes were well plated and flavourful. The…read morehen dish was a stand out. We'll be back!

We came on a Sunday because we were gifted paella for 2 from a relative. They're not open until…read morenoon sharp. It happens to be a cold rainy Sunday, we were seated in the patio. It's late July but feels like September, rain and all. First shock was that our paella lunch wouldn't be ready for an hour so they want you to order some tapas while we wait that hour in the cold, in the patio, exposed to rain. Felt like a bait and switch. The paella better be worth the wait (as well as the garlic shrimp) we ordered. So far so bad! Shrimp was pretty good, not outstanding. A half hour to go before the paella is ready. There are no heaters in the small patio area so it's really cold right now. Paella finally came. It's TINY, served on a cake plate. Never coming here again!

Ambiance and Decor: Quite quaint and dark. Try to get a seat near the front window; they'll light…read morethe table tealight once it get a bit darker outside. They have some bar-height tables made out of some barrels - I would not sit here. Service Quality: Staff was attentive and knew the menu well. They recommend getting a wide variety of dishes since it is tapas. Menu Variety: Great selection of spanish tapas. There's fish, meat, seafood, veggies - there is something for everyone. You won't find the lesser known tapas here - just the main popular ones we all know. Food Presentation: Simple, nothing crazy here. Plated with intention. Food Taste and Quality: Food came to the table hot and fresh out of the kitchen. Some of the patatas bravas were a bit undercooked - for me there was a bit too much sauce here. They also have the shishito peppers here - even though 1 out of 10 are spicy, it was more like 5 out of 10 were spicy. Luckily they were all grilled to perfection. The cod fritters were great, would order again. Portion Sizes: You'll need to order at least 5 dishes for a table of 2. Drink Selection: Simple cocktail menu with a spanish twist to them - if you really want to call it a "spanish cocktail". Price and Value: Good value for money, priced just right. Overall Experience and Recommendation: Make sure you make a reservation cause if not you'll be waiting and by the time you look for another restaurant for dinner - everything will be closed (cause its Bowen Island). I tried it, I would try the other restaurants on the island first before coming back.

Pretty fantastic! I was in Bowen Island for a yoga retreat…read more Most places were closed limited options. We were happy this place was open, we were not disappointed. Spanish tapas style, we ordered about 6 dishes and bread and we were pretty full. Also sangria. Food was fantastic, everything we ordered had so much flavor, my favourite was the orzo salad and the shrimp. A little surprise that Bowen Island had this little gem. Due to Covid protocols only patio was open, which worked fine for us, also set up socially distance. Great service. Recommend you making reservation, we didn't but came right when they opened lucked out with a table. It got pretty busy 15 minutes after we arrived. Overall, I was very impressed. We will be back!

A pitcher of coconut margaritas might slightly bias my review but I had a wonderful happy hour here…read morealong with a Cubano sandwich, ceviche, and a couple of orders of tostones which are smashed bananas that are fried and served with a guacamole sauce. Honestly everything tasted delicious and we had the best happy hour we've had in months. The restaurant has a very trendy and laid-back vibe and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It is my new favorite restaurant in Vancouver.

I went with a friend who comes here one afternoon in December, so we sampled from the Happy Hour…read moremenu and a few drinks from their regular drinks menu. We tried: Happy hour Cubano - I appreciated it that it was not greasy, and wasn't a goopy mess of mayo like other ones I've had. I think I would like a bit more meat in it, but overall it was good. Happy hour burger - it was actually pretty good. The bun was fresh, the veggies crisp, and the patty was a good smash burger with nice flavour. If I were ordering it again, I would ask for an extra patty, as the meat gets a bit lost with everything in the burger. Happy hour chips & salsa - we added guacamole to our order. The salsa was very bland. We both doused each chip we ate with the very mild hot sauce they brought to the table. The chips were good. Happy hour beers - both the house lime lager and ale were tasty. The Cuban old fashioned - my friend enjoyed her drink. I thought it was too sweet. Santa Clara sling - it was good, but needed more acidity and was sweet. Classic pineapple daiquiri - good but needed more lime. I appreciated that while it wasn't on the menu, they made it for me and only charged me $10 during happy hour! Guava margarita slush - it was actually pretty good but a bit too sweet for us. We fixed that by adding a couple of extra shots of tequila to it. The place got very busy by 5:30pm, and the atmosphere was lively and staff were great. I think my main quibble is that the drinks and food menu seems to think it's mostly a Mexican restaurant, which is why I'm only giving it 3 stars.

Another French bistro we recently tried. Didn't realize how we missed this place for so long but…read moreglad we dropped by. The dishes were simple and classic but I think they were nicely executed. Mussels were fresh and the cream sauce was not oily. Duck confit with lentils are classic pairing but done well. Duck was not salty. French fries seasoned well. The star was the pomme dauphine, hot, rich, cheesy but not heavy. French cooking done well. Treated ourselves with a lemon tart but it was not what we imagined. This was more of a family style tart with great pastry, set cream, and poached pears. The flavours and textures were amazing and balanced. Glad we splurged on the dessert.

We came on a weekday for a quick lunch. Service was fast and friendly…read more Croque Monsieur - sandwich was crispy and addicting. Very cheesy and decadent Mussels - decent portion of mussels. Cooked to just right Steak tartare - loved the flavours on the steak tartare. Interestingly the steak tartare was in chunks and not grinded which was welcome for me Chocolate nousse- okay but I would pass next time Fries and salad came with each dish. The fried are so addicting and morrish. A bit of old oil flavour which is understandable considering the amount they are frying. It's not crispy but instead very potatoey. The sauce that it comes with (like mayo) went so well with it. Could eats lots of it. Salad was also a welcome addition to make it feel a bit healthier Overall great little French lunch spot

La Quercia is my favorite Italian restaurant in town. We have been to there several times and we…read morelove that they always change their menu / offer seasonal menus. We tried dishes from their morel menu in May, and truffle menu in early November. Everything was impressive with a good wow effect. The restaurant is cozy and the servers are helpful. We will be returning to La Quercia from time to time!

We split the soup in two and it came in this cute cup. It was one of the most comforting soup I've…read moreever had! My other favourites from the night were the stuffed pasta and the semifreddo. All in all a very memorable evening with delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes!

Saturday brunch at The Stable House Bistro, a quaint and relaxed bistro featuring seasonal small…read moreplates & European mains, plus wine & a tasting menu. The staff were wonderful and food is delectable! We had: Black Forest Ham & Egg Toast - poached eggs, cheese, sundried tomatoes Shakshuka - lamb, free range egg, baguette Buttetnut Squash Soup We had a lovely time on a lazy Saturday rainy day in Vancouver.

Neighbourhood wine bar tucked in the heart of south granville - I love everything about the…read moreaesthetic of this restaurant. I used to live in the area and have been a few times. Recently I went for brunch with my family for Father's Day and we had a great time. We all ordered different brunches. My brother and dad got the French omelettes, my mom the quiche Lorraine, my sister the carbonara and myself the mushroom egg tart. We all really enjoyed our dishes. Mine was light, fluffy, flakey and bright with a perfectly cooked soft poached egg. It's a clean feeling breakfast. My sister's carbonara was a proper carbonara (made with egg yolks) it was really savoury and a touch too salty for me but I enjoyed a taste of it. We also ordered the basque cheesecake. I've noticed more and more basque cheesecakes on menus but very rarely do restos do it right. I was looking for a gooy-er lighter but full cheese flavoured basque and unfortunately this just doesn't hit the mark - it's a bit dense and lacks that rich cheese flavour. It was a miss but everything else was great including the service. We had many attentive waitresses from the bar staff to the floor staff and had some great convos with them. This is a staple for the neighborhood and I wish we had more places like this!