Voted one of the best italian restaurants in Vancouver and Michelin recognized, I can totally see why they have won several awards. This was our favorite restaurant in Vancouver as we shared a 5 delicious course meal. I loved the steak, garlic knots, and prosciutto. Service was very friendly and attentive. Decided to take a chance on dessert and try the corn gelato-- it was amazing! Definitely worth a try. read more

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For all the hype this restaurant gets, I was really anticipating this meal but unfortunately was so disappointed with the food. Started off with the beet salad. It was... bland. Not sure what was needed but there was just nothing good about it. The second dish we had was their cappelletti special stuffed with sweet corn and leek in a sun dried tomato sauce. This was excellent and maybe the only dish that we enjoyed (other than the two pieces of complimentary focaccia they provided to eat with the pasta sauce). For the main, we tried the halibut collar special prepared with a salsa verde, roasted cherry tomatoes and zucchini. This was another under salted dish. For dessert, we had the panna cotta. The description stated it was drizzled with honey but it tasted more like olive oil? It was just ok. In spite of the mediocre food, the service was stellar. When we mentioned we did not care for the beet starter, someone (I assume the manager) came up to us and addressed our concerns about it and continued to come back to check up on us to make sure we were happy with the food (I didn't say anything about the fish because I already felt bad mentioning we were unhappy about the first dish). The server at the bar was awesome as was the gentleman who was their "grappa expert". Bar seating was ok. Ambiance is lovely, energetic and loud. I would maybe return and give this place another chance because the service was so good. Perhaps we didn't order the right things. read more

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Highly recommend visiting this place. We made a last minute reservation and only got bar seats but it was still a really fun experience. Every dish we got was great but I especially enjoyed the beets salad (the brown butter ricotta + hazelnuts combo was so flavorful) and the campanelle pesto (a special item that day, was so bright and refreshing). The mafalde was tasty but had almost a bit of a bitter aftertaste. Mushroom arancini was very cheesy and the meatballs were solid. read more

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Osteria Savio Volpe lives up to the hype in terms of ambiance and cuisine. It wasn't a perfect meal, but we left very satisfied. I was initially very disappointed that the kale salad (the dish I was most excited for in Vancouver!) wasn't vegetarian, with a dressing that had anchovy that was unlisted on the menu (though I'm glad I learned before eating one). Luckily, the kitchen was able to substitute a citrus dressing which worked well with the bread crumbs and pecorino; after all, how can you really go wrong with a small mountain of grated cheese? Like the best cheesy kale salads, it went down smooth and I wouldn't have minded even more. The other vegetables weren't quite as well done, with the beets being overly sweet without another ingredient to temper them and the broccolini being very stalk-heavy (though most broccolini dishes are guilty of that same sin). The dishes weren't particularly nuanced, with saltiness and sweetness dominating the flavor profiles, but they still did the trick. The price point is a little high for what you get in the vegetable department, but I'd still return since the overall experience is charming and the food is delicious, even if not the most imaginative. Ultimately, it's a great date night choice, especially given how accommodating and friendly the staff was. Their flexibility in the substituted dressing was especially appreciated and unto itself merits a repeat visit. read more

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Finally made it in after recs from multiple friends! Lovely interiors - intense door, high ceilings, warm wood paneling. The $91/person chef's choice is a great deal - highly recommended. 5 delicious courses including a side and dessert. My favourite was the venison tartare (minus the bread, but mainly because I'm not a bread person) and the cannoli. The cappellacci seemed a little underwhelming. Really appreciated our server going out of his way to separate our entrées so I could get some seafood (the steelhead was my 2nd fav!) while my husband enjoyed a well-made flat iron. read more

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Great place for special events and celebrations! The service was fantastic and all staff were very attentive. The atmosphere is loud, and sometimes hard to hear the server, but otherwise the ambiance was lively and busy on a Friday night. The food was classic, every dish was well prepared, and tons of cheese who can pleased our family! The broccolini stole the show, sautéed and then finished over the open flame for a great crisp and smoky taste. The cocktails were also really nice and well thought out recipes. The pistachio cheesecake at the end was a great end to the night. We will be back again for sure. read more

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Arancini ($8 each) 7.75/10 Solid arancini. They went well with the lemon aioli. I would love to try the Dungeness crab arancini that they occasionally offer. Carne Cruda ($30) 7/10 These were pretty good, but a bit heavier on the sourness and mustard taste. Burrata (special menu item) $9/10 Imported from Italy, this was a great appetizer. The cheese was just amazing and I would definitely get it again. Kale salad ($21) 5.5/10 Had high hopes for these but it fell short of expectations. They did a really good job prepping the kale and making it taste better and less bitter, but the ratio of the other ingredients were off. The salad was too salty with the cheese, a bit too sour, and the texture was not there. I wish there was more crunch as there were not a lot of bread crumbs that went with it. Agnolotti braised beef pasta ($31) 9.5/10 Personal highlight. This definitely had the "wow" factor for me. The braised beef was made in such a way that it melted in your mouth and it almost had a creaminess of what you would expect in egg yolk. Amazing dish. Creste di gallo lamb ragu ($35) 9/10 Similarly a great dish with a good kick to it. Spicier than I expected but it makes you want more. PEI Blue Dot dry aged bone-in ribeye with bone marrow and roasted garlic ($6.50 per oz) 7.5/10 From what I recall, they were offering three different sizes starting with 16oz (or 18?). The steak was pretty good but would have loved to have more bone marrow as they were not a lot. Asparagus risotto with Hokkaido scallops ($60 for large size) 7.5/10 They were quite unique and tasty. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Personally, it could be a bit less sour. Heirloom polenta with mushrooms ($15) 7.25/10 This was a unique dish for me and I am glad I tried. It was well seasoned and tasty. Service was also great, and the wine recommendations were great as well. Would love to come back. read more

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Great restaurant for a special occasion. I got the 5 course meal for $89pp which is catered to your dietary preferences. It was a charcuterie plate, salad, pasta, meat + polenta, and dessert. The food was delicious and had such rich, strong flavours! - Can get quite loud inside during busy hours - Make a reservation ahead read more

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To start, I really wanted to like this place. I have heard mostly positive reviews for the food and was very excited to try. The interior is warm, homey, and feels like you're dining at someone's well decorated home. The wait staff are all very kind and so I would give 5 stars for service and overall food execution, but the flavours of each dish fell short for me. Let's jump right into the food. The cooking methods and execution including texture and temperature are all very well done, no complaints there. However, I found the flavour profiles of all the dishes I tried a bit too one dimensional. The garlic knots were warm, savoury, and chewy, but it felt like something was missing. I'm not sure if it needed more garlic in the sauce, or melted cheese on the bread but it slightly missed the spot for me. Next, the carne cruda (beef tartare) was too acidic for me. I actually like tangy flavours, but there didn't seem to be anything that could balance out the acidity of the mustard/pepper and it was therefore, lacking the rich umami flavours of a classic beef tartare. For mains, the agnolotti was overall a wonderful dish - the house made stuffed pasta was well executed and the beef inside was tender and fragrant. However, again, I felt like apart from salty and sour (from the swiss chard on top), it was once again missing something. The same thing applied to the half-roasted chicken. The meat was so amazingly moist and tender (yum!) but the flavours fell flat with just a punch of lemon in my mouth and nothing else. I wished there was more variety and combination of flavour profiles with all the dishes. Finally, we ended positively with their house-made tiramisu. It was good, not the best I've ever had, but good enough to make up for my disappointment with the other dishes. I am bearing in mind that this is my personal opinion with regards to the taste buds I have. As I recall, Italian food is meant to be simple flavours to bring out the authenticity of the ingredients being worked with so please take my words with a grain of salt. read more

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We ordered two dishes to share. The pasta was absolutely delicious! Our server was lovely and very friendly. The restaurant itself is chill and laid back, yet upscale. I can't wait to come back and try their ALLA FAMIGLIA meal! read more

Osteria Savio Volpe - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Such a welcoming vibe. I also made a reservation and they were such a great staff. We opted for the DINE 'ALLA FAMIGLIA and did not regret. They ask questions to gauge what you like and don't, and you can include something you really want to try (like we picked the kale salad). Every dish is so unique, I have not had them before. The star of the show was the pasta. The Calabrian chili sauce with the pine nuts had me floating on cloud 9. What a great experience that everyone should try. read more

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Incredibosplendiferful! All the staff are so amazing - Nate was the consummate server that managed to be welcoming, debonair, funny, and knowledgeable in a way that made it a perfect evening. The creative chefs are masterful at combining flavors and textures that complement with synchronicity. Like the appetizer of speck (mild cousin of prosciutto) with whipped ricotta, pistachios, nectarines on charred focaccia spears: perfect blending of flavors and textures. Or the agnolotti stuffed with braised beef and grana padano with swiss chard and a roasting-juices reduction that balanced comfortable hearty flavors with the bitterness of the chard and an amazing sauce which absolutely demands that you "fare la scarpetta" to scrape up every remainder of the sauce. But the tour-de-force was the gemelli (twinned pasta) with pork-lamb sausage sun-dried tomato, Calabrian chili, and pine nuts - ooh, so wonderfully good with perfect umami meaty smashed sausage with crusted edges, a good dose of heat from the chilis, and perfectly tart richness of the sundried tomatoes. The blood orange sour with gin, lemon, vegan foam and a perfect thin layer of red wine just below the foam is so much better than the list of flavors would suggest - they blend perfectly into a tasty fruit-tinged sour amalgam balanced by the foam on top. Kudos to the entire team that make this such a great dining experience. read more

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Service is really good and welcoming. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Love the fish glass carafe. Food is good. The pizzetta fritta is unique and our first time trying. This restaurant is very popular even on week days. Walk-ins are welcomed, but I would make a reservation. read more

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I couldn't have been more impressed with the food here. Recommended by a friend who used to live down the street I was impressed by the quality of everything we ordered and, unlike normal, I was actually quite stuffed by the end of the night! read more

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This was my best dining experience in Vancouver. I knew I wanted to come here, but our trip was on a wim. I was able to get a bar top reservation for 2 about a week before. The restaurant was busy and had booth indoor and outdoor dining. The food was great and had a ton of options. We were craving pasta so we tried 3 dishes and not a bite was left read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner and was lucky enough to snag a reservation! (Definitely a must especially in Dec!). The ambiance was nice, not too dark and the music wasn't too loud. Our server was amazing, very helpful when guiding us through the menu, explaining their special for the night. Since it was our first time there we ended up choosing "Alla Familia". Which is similar to a tasting menu but it's more curated to your taste, she asked for our dietary restrictions and preferences and created a menu to our liking. Everything we got was delicious!! My favourite has to be the pasta and the apple salad (surprisingly), it was the stars of the night. Would definitely love to come back and try other dishes as everyone's food around us also looked amazing! read more

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Our first time at Savio Volpe on a Sunday night and the place was hopping! We had made reservations luckily, and because we noted that it was for a birthday, the birthday boy got a birthday card. Everything on the menu looks tempting so we thought 2 mini-appies, 1 regular appie, 2 entrees and 1 dessert would be enough. But the portion sizes turned out quite big and heavy and we definitely over-ordered for 2ppl. We had: - Amaretto Sour ($18) - Loved this drink, it had great balance. I would get this again. - Pork Croquettes ($8 each) - Tasty and would get again! - Tenderloin Spiedini ($14 each) - Meat was a bit tough to bite through but was still tasty. - Carne Cruda ($32) - Fun to eat and spread on the crunchy bread, was getting full by then as this dish was a decent size. - Saffron Linguine ($37) and Agnolotti ($31) - Very hearty, lots of butter. Next time we'll probably just order 1 entree to share. Both pastas were good, wouldn't say they were memorable though. - Hazelnut Passionfruit Tart ($12) - Was sooo good I could come here just for the dessert. - Birthday Sundae was complimentary for the birthday boy. We enjoyed our date night here and definitely some drinks and desserts we'd come back for. Street parking was easy to find. read more

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Cotogna vibes and with better dishes imo! Generally Italian doesn't blow my mind but Savio Volpe... you know the way to my heart. Kale salad - I'm big on good kale salads, but they're hard to come by. By the tenderness of each leaf I could tell how much love they put into massaging each batch. Pecorino was the perfect cheese for this. Top tier kale salad Gemelli - so light yet flavorful. With pork and lamb sausage that was just a bit charred to the perfect finish. The spinach also added some sweetness and the Calabrian chili was just beautiful Cappallacci - WOW. An elevated ravioli in the most glorious refreshing butter sauce, with a little tarragon. Such a unique sauce Tonight's special cacio e pepe with guanciale, a classic pasta but still perfect execution. Steak!!!! Ordered knowing that Savio Volpe specializes in pasta and not steak. So maybe my expectations were set lower than they should have been. But oh my god incredible and the caper vinaigrette + onion butter was oh so delicious The service was amazing, we stayed a while after closing and they were super nice about it. read more

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Best beef carpaccio i had in Vancouver. Lamb pasta is very tasty, as I always want in food, minimum fuss and maximum flavor. read more

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Staff are very friendly and knowledgable and keen to make reccomendations. Went to celebrate a special occasion and they gave us some vino on the house. Both pasta dishes that we got were cooked to perfection, sauces were light but packed a ton of flavour, hearty but not heavy. Definitely want to return to try their other entrees. read more

Osteria Savio Volpe - broccolini and various pasta dishes - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The restaurant is crowded when I visited, so it's a bit noisy. However, its lightly dim and has a nice decor. I went with a group of five to get the tasting menu. The servers are nice and accommodating to our requests. Everything that he recommended is really good and the flavors are amazing. The kale salad is great and the agnolotti is good too. I don't remember the name of the other salad but it's great and unique. I've never tried anything like it before. We were almost full by the time we got to the steak, but it was really good that we managed to finish it. The most memorable is the cannoli dessert because that's my first time trying it, but it exceeded my expectations. It's not too sweet and has a great texture. I like the ice creams as well. Everything we get is worth the price. read more

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If you're looking for a place where every bite makes you want to do a little happy dance, Savio Volpe is it. This place absolutely nails modern Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is cozy, vibrant, and has just the right amount of energy without feeling too loud or hectic. The pasta is out of this world! Hand-made, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. I'm especially obsessed with the pappardelle, and the wood-fired pizza is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. It's seriously hard to pick a favorite dish because everything I've tried here has been amazing. The staff is super friendly, the vibe is on point, and the cocktails? YES. Definitely a place you want to visit with a group so you can try a little bit of everything. Highly recommend. Don't walk run to Savio Volpe. read more

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An fantastic place for freshly made authentic Italian food Pros - phenomenal selection of freshly homemade Italian pasta. The agnolotti was fantastic. Their focaccia bread was also so fluff and deliciously seasoned. Very friendly service. Beautiful interior with modern contemporary style. Cons - none! A great place for an authentic Italian dinner. read more

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Went here for a late night dinner with my bf for his birthday. Everyone was so friendly and great environment. Went to their sister restaurant the night before and it was great, but this place was not as good in my opinion. Both of the pasta were very lacking in flavor. I would rate them both a 6/10. Would recommend making reservation before going though as it's a small place with many people there. read more

Osteria Savio Volpe - Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We booked a table for dinner and opted for the tasting menu. This wasn't my first time here, and I definitely recommend the chef's tasting menu. It's even better with more people because there's more to try. Everything we had was delicious, and the ravioli was definitely the star of the show. It was a special on the menu and sold out pretty quickly while we were there. Servers were friendly and attentive, coming by often to check on us. The only downside is that it's pretty crammed in there, especially the 2 people tables at the back, so everyone around you is listening in on your conversation and you're listening in to everyone else's conversations, too. It's a great restaurant, but I wish there was a little more space between seats for privacy and comfort. Limited street parking available. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday recently. The Carne Cruda was a very tasty version of steak tartare. The pasta dish that we tried was perfectly cooked and tasted pretty light. The pork belly is cooked in their wood fired oven so the outside is a bit crispy and more dry while the inside is still tender. The Hokkaido scallops were so tender and flavourful with a very slight char! For dessert, we had the Chocolate Espresso Tart and I loved how the saltiness balanced out the sweetness from the caramel. I like chocolate and this didn't feel overly heavy. We saw so many people celebrating their birthdays here! The complimentary birthday gelato had small cake bits and a strong coconut flavour. read more

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Went there multiple times and still did not understand the hype. We got multiple pastas and a brussel sprouts as the side. The brussel sprouts were pretty good but the pastas were all too heavy handed (too salty) on the seasoning. read more

April 2024 update: very sadly and unfortunately downgrading savio volpe to 3 stars. I made a reservation for 5 people and opted for the tasting menu for my brothers birthday celebration. The server was impeccable but the actual food and timeliness was questionable. Evening started great. Sparkling water and a bottle of red wine to start. 7:09pm, we get a beautiful plate of charcuterie, a deep fried pork appetizer and two bowls of kale salad promptly. Not bad and pretty good. Kale salad was a little bland - just tasted like salt but it was fine for salad. That's when our experience soured. We waited ONE HOUR for the next round of food to arrive. This, to me, is unacceptable. We were starving and our server could only keep refilling our water ... 8:11pm rolls around. We get risotto and two bowls of pasta. Portions were quite small for 5 people and we waited an HOUR. The long swirly pasta dish with capers was just so mediocre and bland. The tagliatelle, however, was the star. The redeeming part of our dinner... Now we wait again. 30 more minutes. Finally, main main entree at 8:40pm. Finally, steak, chicken, potatoes, broccolini. These all tasted good by the way, but at this point we were just miffed by the late timing. And at last, dessert. We just wanted to leave at this point. 9:25pm, tiramisu and cannoli. Tasted great by the way. Loved the airiness and flavors. Overall... I don't think I would do the tasting menu again. Quite disappointed. I would only order the tagliatelle and broccolini and call it an evening. read more

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Did the tasting menu here, one of the most memorable meals I've had, yet alone in Vancouver. We ordered family style, where they prepare your menu... which I highly recommend even as a control freak. Stunning cocktails to start. I had a lambrusco spritz that was fantastic, my husband had an extremely unique and olive filled martini he loved. Everyone at the table loved their drinks. The wine list was fairly priced and extensive. We ended up with a fabulous bottle. The staff is incredibly kind, accommodating, friendly. The decor is beautiful and at once cozy yet elevated. It's hip, but still approachable. An extremely delicate and perfectly seasoned yellowtail sashimi starter kicked off the meal. Amazing start. The tartare was out of this world - acidic, balanced, incredible ingredients, barely lasted moments on the table. The kale salad was absolutely perfect. I've never tasted something like that - we were fighting for scraps. But the true standout arrived directly after... The apple salad was beyond out of this world. I tried guessing the ingredients in my notes app because it was THAT good, the whole table agreed. Keep in mind, we aren't usually salad as main course people. They are just that good. The pasta? Good lord, another masterpiece. Perfectly seasoned, the cheese was just right, everything was magical. The steak that came out next was perfectly cooked with a great sauce, really tender and lovely. At this point, I was filling up, but everyone insisted the fish was fantastic. The cheesecake to finish was beyond words. I shouldn't have been able to fit another bite but somehow I made room because it was so good. We went with my husband, brother in law, my sister, and myself. We all love to eat, and left stuffed. Portions are generous here if you order the family style where they cook for you. Absolutely will return, best restaurant I've been to in Vancouver. read more

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The food was truly delicious and excellent. Service was wonderful thoughtful and very helpful. The ambiance was very wholesome and relaxing . I highly recommend it for a dinning experience. read more

Great ambiance and atmosphere inside, and we really loved our meal...but our service left a bit to be desired. Wasn't sure if it was just us or that was the "vibe" at this place, but server didn't really even speak to us--just came up to the table and stared at us, we never had water refilled, and didn't get much attention from staff. Food was really good and made up for it in the long run, though. Nice spot for a moody date night. read more

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Might be my favorite Italian place I've been to. Pasta was so good I forgot to take a picture of it lol. Service was great and atmosphere inside is aesthetic read more

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Securing reservation in here require some dedication for sure, however it was worth it for the pasta alone. We got 4 items, plus a nice Sangiovese to share. Their menu changes seasonally so I won't be covering each dishes. I would say that the highlights are definitely the pasta and cheese based items. Also, kudos for their wine list, some of the best I've seen in Vancouver (particularly for Italian based ones ofc). Prices came out to over $100/pax. Things we ordered: 1. Whipped ricotta crostini, concord grapes, caramelised honey, pine nuts, focaccia ($24) 2. Tortelli di Zucca, parmigiano reggiano, pumpkin seeds, brown butter ($32) 3. Tagliatelle alla bolognese, parmiggiano reggiano, Volpi olive oil ($34) 4. Cannoli ($20) Place was casual with pretty packed tables and loud conversations happening. Imo there's not enough distance between the tables. Atmosphere was therefore a bit too noisy imo but could be personal preference. Service was on point and the server gave good recommendation based on your preference without being pushy. read more

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Came here to celebrate a high score with my partner! They started us off with complementary champagne for the celebrations -- a very sweet touch. I got their San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa for my drink as recommended by my brother and it was amazing.. Unlike the usual San Pellegrino you get out in the grocery stores -- this one was packed with deliciousness. The flavour was great and it was a nice contrast for the rich food we were eating. For food, we got the carne cruda, arancini, agnolotti, dry-aged striploin, grilled broccolini, and the tiramisu for dessert. The carne cruda was just okay for me. The bread was great, but the texture wasn't my favourite and the arugula on top was unruly to eat. The flavour also wasn't really there for me. I wouldn't get this again. The arancini was delightful on the other hand. There was a perfect ratio of sauce and the flavours melded so well together. The arancini was also cooked really nicely -- the outer shell felt crispy and light but the inside was deliciously rich. The agnolotti was the star of the night for me. Each piece had a good amount of braised beef filling, and the sauce to go along with it was divine. The pasta itself was cooked to perfection. Every bite of this dish was a dream for my soft mouth. The broccolini was equally as good and I'm really glad I got in on impulse! Perfectly grilled and seasoned. No complaints. The steak we got alongside it was also delicious, but nothing was particularly special about it or the potatoes it came with. Still, no complaints as it was perfectly cooked and the sauce on top was delicious. The tiramisu was great but also nothing to rave about. The pasta was definitely the star of the night! The service was amazing and very friendly. Ambiance was casual but refined. It was quite loud in there. read more

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Just an update. I went recently for a birthday dinner and got the tasting menu. The restaurant has really come into their own. Every dish was absolutely amazing. The Braised beef agnolotti was especially outstanding - I will dream about this. read more

Celebrated a friend's birthday here. Great service and enjoyed sitting at the bar. We ordered the olives and steak tartare for appetizer. Both were well done nothing special. We ordered the beet salad, which was nice and enjoyed the whipped ricotta on it. The 2 pasta dishes we had were okay, the pork ragu was really salty but the pasta was perfectly al dente. The stuffed pasta didn't wow me. The star of the meal was the tiramisu and complimentary ice cream. Enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant and decor. read more

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It had been a while since I came here so I booked in a reservation to celebrate my friend's birthday. Saturday reservations book up in advance so I ended up booking about 1.5 months in advance. Upon arrival at 5:00pm (the time they open) there was a line out the door so we ended up waiting a couple of minutes. It also took a couple of minutes for our server to come to our table likely because the restaurant was packed. By the time we ordered, we waited about 45 minutes until we got our food. Unfortunately, the food was served warm but not hot, and the meatballs were unfortunately still cold. Everything we ordered was very tasty though. They also brought a scoop of birthday cake ice cream for my friend which was super sweet. read more

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All about the ambiance. Server was not helpful nor confident making suggestions. The ambient noise was terrible. Couldn't hear the waiter talk. I could not hear the person accross from me at the table and barely the person beside me in the booth and it was reciprocal - they couldn't hear me. You know where you are yelling to be heard and to hear someone you needed to turn your ear to them and lean in 4-6 inches. Would probably of enjoyed the food more if the ambiance wasn't so awful and could talk to my companions in a normal tone of voice. read more

We went to Savio Volpe for a birthday celebration and decided to order the "Dine 'Alla Famiglia" $85 / person chefs tasting menu which comes with 5 courses and a dessert. The selling point of the chefs menu was that each menu would be curated based on the table and the waiter would ask each table some questions about their food preferences but we saw that the table next to us got most of the same items as us. I would not recommend ordering this and instead order a la carte because the items we got for the price was not worth it. There were a lot of vegetable based/ vegetarian dishes like the arugula and heirloom tomato salad and the cappelletti with zucchini (both not pictured). After the 4th course which was the pasta (very small portion) , both of us were still very hungry. The only thing that was worth it was the pork chop and the complimentary gelato that we got for the birthday celebration which was delicious. As for the atmosphere, the tables where we were sitting were very close together and you can hear the conversations beside us. The service was good but this was expected for a restaurant at this price point. Overall, my first experience here was mediocre at best. It might have been better if we ordered a la carte which I am open to trying in the future but would definitely never order the chefs menu again. read more

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Finally securing a reservation at this star Vancouver restaurant, a group of us came here for a delicious meal tonight of Italian fare. We ordered: Bagna Cauda - a glorious assortment of vegetables, potatoes and bread with a garlicky buttery anchor dip with a small candle underneath to keep the dip warm. Reminiscent to fondue, this is a must order as it turns plain vegetables into something magical. Kale Salad- another one of their most popular dishes of kale, breadcrumbs, Parmesan all dressed in a lemony-olive oil dressing. Beet Salad - a bit underwhelming dish of beets and hazelnuts on top of ricotta, this was not too flavourful or memorable but a nice little palate cleanser Rigatoni - perfectly al dente, this pasta was not too filling but very tasty and a little bit spicy. Pappardelle - long ribbons of thick and textured pasta, again al dente (my favourite) in a decadent ragu and great for sharing! Roast Chicken - very tender half chicken with a lemony kiss, the pieces were cut a little strange but it was moist and enjoyed by the whole table. Broccolini side - a little bit too oily but nicely charred and garlic flavoured, this was ordered as an accompaniment to the chicken and really pushed our meal to become a vegetable heavy, the broccolini lovers at our table were very happy tonight. Overall, the food here is quite good and coming with a big party, we were able to enjoy a nice assortment of dishes! The atmosphere is lively but it is quite loud. Regardless, a great place for a much needed night out! read more