The vibes here are impeccable! The cozy ambiance, lighting, and decor make it feel like a family…read morerestaurant, and it was the perfect location for our party of 8. The service was also great, with multiple people checking in on us. The corkage, at $20, is very reasonable and the restaurant even comp'ed our tiramisu! We will miss it once it is gone. The food was quite decent. I thought the prices were a bit inflated for just pasta, but the portion size was pretty massive -- most of us took leftovers to go. The sauces in general were a bit bland and the pasta was definitely cooked to beyond al dente, which isn't my preference for dried pasta. That said, the toppings were generous, especially for the linguine crab that I ordered (would highly recommend!). Come by before they close permanently!

The place was busy, loud and lively. It wasn't necessarily the best place to have a good…read moreconversation with a friend because of the volume but the vibes feel like a fun family restaurant which is also a good experience for a Friday night. We got the linguine puttanesca which was tangy and a little bland but with the olives and shrimp the dish finished up well. The spaghetti carbonara was perfect. Creamy but not too heavy I wish it had more bacon but it was delicious all around. The daily special veal was also amazing. The veal was juicy and perfectly seasoned and paired with the creamy pasta was perfect. We ended with the panacotta which was fresh, fruity and light! Will definitely be back!!

This tiny little restaurant is quaint and perfect for dinner on the patio…read more Service is prompt, don't expect bread service and the menu is very limited. Might be an off day but the ravioli was way under cooked and very chewy and tagliatelle too salty. Lovely patio in the summer.

I walked past this restaurant and made a note that I wanted to try it out. Came back the next…read morenight. Sat inside right next to the kitchen and enjoyed the bruschetta, pasta with meat, and tiramisu. All of it was delicious. The service was very good, and the ambience of the restaurant is nice.

Amazing food, amazing vibes! And great service…read more A must visit when in Vancouver! 10/10 would recommend

I booked Lupo for dinner from our arrival into Vancouver. We headed straight to dinner from the…read moreairport - driving distance is short but Vancouver rush hour traffic is no joke. The restaurant is located next to a fire station, sushi takeout and indoor bike gym. You can park in the underground pay lot shared between a hotel and public. The restaurant interior is pleasant and inviting, like dining in a rustic mansion. Restrooms are located on the upper level. The service was great and food was excellent overall - just one minor ding. Overall 4 stars. 1. Absolutely share the Octopus Mosaic, a carpaccio-preparation of paper-thin octopus fused together like chain mail armor, and bursting with flavor from the limoncello dressing. High protein and low carb too (5 stars) 2. Romaine salad was fresh and had light dressing with a quail egg snuck underneath. (4 stars) 3. No kid's menu here but they do offer half-sized entree portions with modifications. We got the rigatoni with butter parmesan and our son eventually ate half of it. He was probably still full from lunch. 4. The lobster-prosciutto stuffed chicken breast was skin-on and cooked perfectly. Very hearty dish, with veggies and gnocchi to add some carbs for balance. 5. Wife got the Branzino filet in Veloute sauce. Fish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The minor ding is that a few hours after dinner my wife was getting super thirsty. It was either dehydration or maybe there was more sodium than expected. Vietnamese fish sauce has a similar effect on her. Anyways, it was an excellent dish when we ate it. Also, they had this awesome beet puree on the side which our son loved. He eventually ate some of my chicken when slathered with the beet puree. Kids and their quirky appetites...

Amazing experience, food and service. The ambiance was perfect! Our server Brad went above and…read morebeyond.

Food service abs atmosphere outstanding. Great restaurant. Great vibe. Always come to this…read morerestaurant when in Vancouver.

My fiancé and I first visited this restaurant about six months ago because we could keep an eye on…read moreour dog while dining. We absolutely loved their house-made pasta during that visit, so we knew we had to return and explore more of the menu. Ambiance - 4/5 One of the things we appreciate most about this restaurant is the outdoor seating. On a beautiful day, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a meal, especially if you're dining with a dog. Being able to relax outside with our pup made for a very enjoyable experience. Service - 3/5 Service was friendly, but not quite as attentive as during our previous visit. Our server was pleasant, though there were a few missed opportunities to enhance the experience. For example, we weren't informed that alcohol could not be served in the outdoor dining area until after we had already started looking at the drink menu while we were in the middle of dining. Food - 4/5 The highlight of this restaurant continues to be its house-made pasta. The texture is wonderfully chewy and perfectly cooked, giving each dish a freshness that's difficult to find elsewhere. This visit, we tried the mushroom tagliatelle with truffle rosé sauce. While the description sounded incredible, the dish didn't quite live up to our expectations. It was enjoyable, but we still preferred the bolognese from our previous visit and cacio e pepe from this visit, both of which showcased the pasta more effectively. We also ordered the gnocchi, which was well prepared and satisfying to certain extent, but it didn't surpass our favorite one from San Francisco. The pesto sauce was just okay. If we order the gnocchi again, we'd likely try it with a tomato-based sauce instead. Overall Value - 4/5 This restaurant offers excellent value, particularly for pasta lovers. The quality of the house-made pasta alone makes it worth a visit, and there are still several dishes on the menu we're eager to try. We're already looking forward to returning and exploring more of what the kitchen has to offer.

Husband and I were out for a Friday date night and wanted to try a new place while walking around…read moreGastown and walked by this place. The restaurant was cute, cozy, and could seat us right away so we decided to give it a try. We got the poached pear salad and enjoyed it! The pears were delicious and a very refreshing salad. It did come with burrata on top which was a bit disappointing since it wasn't gooey at all. For our mains, we split the pesto rigatoni and the special which was also a rigatoni with white wine, capers, shrimp and lemon. First off, the noodles are delicious on both dishes. They are clearly handmade in the best way possible. Very tender, delicate, and almost melt in your mouth. The pesto dish was perfect but again the burrata on top was disappointing since it was sort of tough/dry and not gooey. The special dish was very good but the lemon was quite strong. Initially it was a bit too much but it did grow on you over time and I did like the dish. We ended with a tiramisu and while it was delicious, there wasn't much of the bread/cake/cookie part as it was mostly cream. Overall, it was fun to try a new place but I expected a more for the price point. For $35 per plate plus salad and dessert it was a very expensive dinner and we weren't full.

Went there for a birthday dinner celebration and it definitely felt like a date or celebration…read moremeal. All staff that we were in contact with was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious! got a pizza, pasta, and beef carpaccio, all of them had stood out. Of course price is on the higher end but I think I'd return for another celebration meal!

Came here with some friends for a birthday and we were seated at the patio. Our server was…read morefriendly and there was a good atmosphere as they were playing fifa on 2 large television screens on 2 sides of the patio. We ordered an assortment of items to share family style. Stand outs were the hokkaido scallops, octopus, lamb chops, and frutti di mare risotto. I would return just for their frutti di mare dish! We all agreed the food was great and is worth returning for. The only negative was that it was starting to rain towards the end of the night but they didn't pull the clear rain shield down on our side only.

Pastas were so good here! We tried various of their pastas and all agreed that their white sauces…read moreare much better than their red ones. Their mushroom pasta was our favourite! The restaurant was a bit small and located in a seedier part of town, so plan accordingly. Our server was very friendly and came to check in on us repeatedly so that was appreciated.

Between Luigi and Mario, you ought to make a reservation here because Luigi is definitely more…read morepopular than Mario. It's a small restaurant that is packed even on weekdays. When you have a bite of Italian, you'll see why. We started off with some beef carpaccio which is standard and refreshing. The pasta? Simply delicious. It's al dente all the way through and the sauces are nice and rich without being overly heavy. I got a bigoli nero, frutti di mare, lemon butter which was an amazing blend of light and savory. The rigatoni alla bolognese was also a banger as well. The meat sauce is savory and each bite of rigatoni was simply savory beyond delight. For dessert, we had to make room for their Olive oil cake and Panna cotta. It was nice and sweet and just genuinely a perfect way to end the dinner. So if you snag a reservation here, be prepared to enjoy some amazing pasta and dessert.

We had an excellent experience at Tavola. We enjoyed the happy hour from 5-6p on a Saturday. We…read morebrought an infant and they were quite accommodating. We sat outside on the patio and parked our stroller right outside of the patio and sat on the end. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was welcoming.

I've never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant…read more I made a reservation at Tavola and specifically chose to sit outside because I was bringing my dog. When I arrived, I was told that I hadn't booked an outdoor table and that I would have to wait if I wanted to be seated with my dog. What made the situation especially frustrating was that there were several tables available. There were three four-person tables occupied by only two people each, and they had literally just sat down and still had their menus. I asked if it would be possible to separate one of the tables, but the host immediately said no because they were "eating dinner." They clearly hadn't started their meal yet. She even mentioned that the tables would normally be separated, but that it was "too late" to do it now. Unfortunately, I was in a rush and couldn't wait, so I had to leave without dining. What disappointed me most wasn't just the seating issue, but the host's attitude. Her facial expressions and tone were dismissive and made me feel like I was being unreasonable for simply asking a question. Overall, it was a really disappointing and disrespectful experience. Good customer service is about trying to find solutions, not making guests feel unwelcome. Based on this experience, I won't be returning and won't be recommending Tavola to my friends.

Great place to dine. Great service and great food. The best desserts in town - outstanding!!!!I…read morelove the ambiance, super cozy and romantic.

This place offers an elegant atmosphere, attentive service, and beautifully prepared dishes. The…read morerestaurant strikes a perfect balance between upscale dining and warm hospitality, making it ideal for both special occasions and a relaxed evening out. We started with the Parmesan soufflé and baby gem Caesar salad. The soufflé was light, rich, and full of flavor, while the Caesar was crisp and refreshing with just the right amount of dressing and Parmesan. For our mains, the osso buco was incredibly tender and comforting, with deep, savory flavors that made it a standout dish. There was also bone marrow which was a plus! The lemon and garlic wood-fired chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked, with a bright citrus flavor that complemented the smoky notes from the wood fire. The tagliatelle al ragù was another highlight, featuring fresh pasta and a rich, hearty sauce that was both satisfying and authentic. The service was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the meal, enhancing the overall dining experience. Overall, Cin Cin Ristorante is a fantastic restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy exceptional Italian cuisine in Vancouver. We would gladly return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking outstanding food and hospitality.

Nice little Italian spot in walking distance from the Fairmount waterfront hotel. We sat on the…read morestreet / patio and enjoyed some wine and dinner with my two kids and friend. The tartar was second to none and the kids pasta was the surprise hit of the evening when My daughter couldn't finish it my son and I finished it off. I had the lamb, very good but wouldn't get it again at the price. The rigatoni was also lights out. The server was so friendly but the wait was long due to two waiters handling the entire restaurant. She explained they don't know how busy it gets sometimes and over staffs when cruise ships are scheduled but under staffs when they are not sometimes. Didn't bother us, wine and great company for the win

I remembered to take pictures this time let me start by talking about Miriana, she explained the…read moremenu adequately talked about wine pairings and asked about preferences which would help us feel more confident when choosing our meals. When the food arrived the plates were beautiful the sauce on the pork chops my partner had was rich and balanced. My plate the steak rigatoni went was complemented by the Cabernet I received. The beef was tender and well seasoned and the carrots roasted in honey gave a sweet but delicious addition to the entree. For desert we had a gelato...forgot that picture...oops but it was rich smooth and creamy. The calm dimly lit atmosphere with smooth jazz in the background was a great environment that helped us celebrate our anniversary in style. We loved the experience. Thanks a million Miriana!!