A true hidden gem for Italian food! Conclusion first: the…read morefood is much better than the drinks. Here are the dishes I enjoyed: Burrata & Rhubarb - The creamy, milky burrata paired with sweet-and-sour rhubarb was such a pleasant surprise. We ended up ordering the focaccia to soak up every last bit. White Anchovy Toast - Not fishy at all! The anchovies were tender and juicy with a bright lemony flavor. The vegetables underneath added a nice fresh touch. Vitello Tonnato - I'm used to veal being breaded and fried, but here it was cooked sous vide, making it incredibly tender and juicy. The only downside was that the tuna sauce tasted a little fishy when eaten on its own. Ricotta Agnolotti - I originally ordered this because of the spot prawns, but the agnolotti completely stole the show. Each bite was filled with creamy ricotta and was absolutely delicious. The only dish I wouldn't order again: Ling Cod - The portion was much larger than what you usually get at other restaurants, but unfortunately the fish was quite tough in texture. It tasted like previously frozen fish. The clams were enormous, but they were a bit chewy as well. Cocktails: Overall, they were just average, though the prices were reasonable (all under $20). My least favorite was the Fumo Dolce. It was described as being infused with peach tea, but the flavor tasted quite artificial. None of the cocktails were particularly memorable. Overall, we had a great experience. The service was warm, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food really impressed us. I'd definitely come back to try the seasonal menu when it changes.

After a four and a half hour guided walking tour of Chinatown and a Pink Floyd laser light show at…read morethe Planetarium you would think we'd want to order in. Nope, we went on to Autostrada right out of the Uber and damn happy we did. Our server Chris, who spent time at Le Crocodile was absolutely outstanding. In fact the entire experience was top notch. The space was smaller than I'd thought it would be, and decorated, as is everything right now with Christmas. It's not the fanciest place, but it's accepting and inviting in an understated way. The food itself was top quality. It came out fast, was delicious, and is for sure on our list to try again. We talked to the table beside us and they ordered the $80 per person price fixe menu and we will for sure do that next time. Our Anchovy toast was outstanding in my mind, the lovely K didn't hate it, which is a positive given her aversion to fish. The Caesar salad was great, but needed more than 5 croutons for sure. The young romaine lettuce was a nice touch, no big ribs to deal with. Our pasta dishes were very good, my Ravioli was rich, but just enough for a portion and the pasta was outstanding. K's Rodolo was equally as good, and we took one home to try and replicate the dish. K's Birthday is a day away so a limoncello apéritif was a nice touch after dinner. It's a bit of a walk but Autostrada should be on your menu, it's worth a stop.

First time visiting their west end location. We got the Date…read moreNight Special (Available year-round)For $169, enjoy: Antipasto Misto or Prosciutto & Burrata to share or two starters of your choice Any two pastas Any two desserts A bottle of Nespolino Sangiovese or Folonari Pinot Grigio (take it home if you don't finish!) The pastas were delicious like always. The appetizer plate was also amazing; it's perfect for sharing with a group of friends or just your significant other. The dessert was okay, to be honest we preferred the appetizers and main courses. The white wine was smooth and not too sweet. This location tends to be less busy that their other locations so it's great for intimate date nights or girls night when you want to be able to hear eachother. Food 5/5 Parking Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5

This has been a go to date night place for my boyfriend and I for 5 years. The ambiance is warm and…read morecozy in the winter, and the patio is perfect in the summer. We absolutely love the food and the service. The staff are very personable and we've never been disappointed with the food. The carbonara is out of this world, better than the carbonara we tried in Rome! The butternut squash ravioli is seasonal but if it's on the menu do yourself a favour and

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.

The Farmhouse is an unassuming restaurant tucked away in Mount Pleasant…read more I loved the interior design--it truly captures the cozy farmhouse aesthetic. From the window-shaped mirrors to the vintage décor on the walls, every corner feels warm and thoughtfully designed. They also have an adorable backyard patio that I didn't notice until I was leaving. Had I known, I definitely would have chosen to enjoy brunch out there. The food, however, was a bit underwhelming. It leans heavily toward a simple, family-style Italian breakfast--comforting, healthy, and lightly seasoned rather than rich or indulgent. The presentation is also quite rustic instead of picture-perfect. We ordered two pork belly dishes: the Pork Belly Benedict, which swaps the traditional English muffin for focaccia, and the Baked Polenta with stewed tomatoes, creamy polenta, glazed pork belly, and eggs. The eggs in both dishes were closer to soft-boiled than the runny poached eggs I was expecting. Overall, everything tasted fresh but quite mild, and honestly felt like something that could be recreated at home without too much effort. The service was also a little slow. We visited during brunch when the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, but there was only one server working, so service felt a bit stretched. I'd come back for the atmosphere and the beautiful patio, and I might give their dinner menu a try.

Small and cozy inside, but loud with large groups, so we opted to sit out back, which was a lovely…read moresurprise. The trees, plants, and dividers made for a lovely Sunday brunch setting. The service was a little slow, but incredibly friendly, pleasant, and able to answer questions about the menu with ease. The Marsala Mushroom Benedict was fantastic and filling. The sausage benedict and peach waffle entrees were thoroughly enjoyed by others. We will be back.

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.

Bright, spacious, and inviting space with a straightforward menu. We visited during their Aperitivo…read moreHour, and tried the Pistachio Pesto burrata, both pasta options, and the tiramisu. The Pistachio Pesto burrata sparked joy; the pastas were okay (nice al dente) but the flavours didn't particularly stand out for me; the tiramisu was pillowy and not too rich, but is enough to deliver. Service was satisfactory, and the overall experience was pleasant. There's plenty of free parking available with their own lot, although the spaces are of course shared with Nemesis' and the Gallery's guests in the Pavilion. We noted on our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. Nothing complimentary was offered, which we weren't expecting or counting on - just noting it as part of the experience. Maybe I'll come back to try some of their other regular-menu items next time!

We went last night with my parents, and of course the building and environment does not disappoint…read more High ceiling, all natural lights, plants and trees inside, it's very spacious and airy. We ordered a bottle of red, the golden beets salad, meatballs, clams and mussels, burrata with tomato jam, a ragu pasta and one of the pizza with hot honey. Server is very chatty and attentive, and he's been super friendly throughout the night. Golden beets were a tad too hard for my liking, the mussels unfortunately were not fresh, it had a very fishy aftertaste. Meatballs are not bad, but I think Nonna's were better. The burrata with tomato jam really stood out amongst the appetizers. The ragu pasta is decent, didn't wow me, but I do like the interesting shape of the pasta, which makes it more chewy even though it was cooked softer than al dente. Pizza is nice, hot and ultra thin crust. We ordered the panna cotta which was a nice surprise. The chocolate shavings and pistachios add a really nice crunch to the smooth silky panna cotta. The server surprised us with his favorite dessert which is the olive oil cake. Honestly just by looking at the menu, is not something I would have ordered. But the taste was delightful, cake is light and moist, the orange flavor really came through. Many restaurants lack in the dessert department, and desserts are usually underwhelming, but this time I'm glad it ended with a bang. They're on the pricier side, as expected, so is not somewhere you can go regularly. But if there're special occasions or friend gatherings, I'd be willing to come back. With all the space they have, wish they have a dog friendly patio though.

I remember the first time at Al Porto was well before my Yelper days or at least over 15 years ago…read more I remember back then I got a Groupon deal to dine here. I recently came back with a big group. I got the presto lunch deal. The deal came with a soup of the day and a salad. I got the wild mushroom risotto. They served it with lots of risotto to my shocking surprise. It had truffle mushrooms and that was my favorite. The beef tenderloin was good. The soup of the day was a vegetable soup. I really like the Caesar salad. The ingredients used were fresh. I really like the bread that came with our meal. The decor looked almost the same as I remembered 15 years ago. Service was great here.

This is a good place for a group dinner near the steam clock in Gastown. The Italian food is quite…read morepleasant, and there is a private dining area with a view overlooking the tracks and the water beyond. Service was attentive, and the Italian food was authentic.

I have to give my husband credit for finding this little hole in the wall…read more Being a long time foodie, aside from the food itself I tend to lean towards experiences and this was one of them. From the outside,it looked like a normal house in an industrial area. But walking through the doors, I was greeted by what felt like family! The decor was minimalistic but packed with so much flavour ( just like the food). We got the fois gras which was unlike any other I've had. It was covered with a sugary brûlée crust that added so much more dimension to its flavour and texture. This was also served with bread from the local bakery. We also got the seafood paella, which was super intimidating at first the platter looked HUGE on the table next to us, but turned out to be a good size. Really happy with the experience.

We had reservations for a Wednesday night at the tiny but inviting Casa Molina on Manitoba Street…read morein Mount Pleasant. The cozy converted house was full but not loud with dim lighting and close‑set tables for an almost home‑dinner vibe. From my visit, we shared three standout plates. The alcachofas con jamón paired confit baby artichokes with roasted onion and jamón Ibérico. It was a good balance of textures and classic Spanish seasoning. The ensalada de ajo blanco con tomates asados y atún semicurado brought a creamier, richer profile: silky almond‑garlic dressing on fire‑roasted tomatoes with chunks of semi‑cured tuna and a drizzle of ash oil that added a nice aromatic note. The arroz negro arrived with seafood mixed into deeply flavoured squid‑ink rice; it was hot, savoury, and rich, perfect with a squeeze of lemon and garlicky aioli. Service was a definite high point! It was warm, knowledgeable, and paced so we weren't rushed. Portions were generous enough for sharing among two, especially with the more substantial rice dish in play. That said, the overall meal trended toward the rich and dense, so pairing with a couple of the lighter salads or crisp wines next time would help round things out. Would recommend for for date nights, small groups, or anyone curious about Spanish flavours. Lighter eaters might want to mix in a salad or a vegetable forward plate to balance the richer offerings.