It's been many years since I last came back to Italian Tomato, and I'm really glad I did. One thing…read moreI 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.

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

Have to give this place 5 stars I am definitely going back and I was very happy with my breakfast…read moreservice and food! Got there 10 mins after I opened at 8 am in the morning and found two hour free parking in front of the building and so did the rest of my colleagues. Everyone at our table was very happy with our find. The ambiance Was nice and relaxing in side.

Another excellent brunch after a long walk!…read more The mac and cheese bread bowl hit the spot like usual, it's tough to go wrong with fresh sour dough and cheesy goodness. Service was excellent despite being a very busy morning and having no reservation.

I was very excited to try this restaurant after going to Japan and learning about Japan having one…read moreof the highly rated Italian cuisine in the world. The dishes are so creative with ingredients I've never heard of and I was happy that our server was able to educate us on ingredients that were new. I went for a work lunch (party of 7) and we were able to be seated during busy lunch hour, great location near the water with natural light coming and they have outdoor seating as well.

Long wait to be acknowledged (even with a reso), small place, loud, seems understaffed,…read moredisorganized - at the end of meal, staff who seemed to be more senior, acknowledged this and shared they were training new staff. There is a big parking lot, or lots of 3hr street parking. We arrived at golden hour and there was nice lighting and views at the window. They also carry some cute merch! Food came out quick unlike what previous reviews said, but I didn't like that one entree came out much earlier than my partners - so naturally I waited for her's and by that time, the uni sauce had kind of thickened up a bit too much and the pasta had clumped a bit. Croquetes were tiny - $8/ croquette. They were nice and crispy, but the tomato sauce tasted a bit plain. Would I return? If I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way, and definitely not without a reservation. I think its a bit overhyped on social media.

This is a rating for just their Gelato. It's the most purest and delicious tasting gelato in…read moreVancouver that I've tried. The flavors remind me of what you would get in Italy. This is the real deal go try it!

I really wanted to like this place, I saw it on TikTok and had high hopes. Unfortunately, it was a…read moreletdown from start to finish. The vibes were off. I didn't feel welcomed or like I belonged, and the energy just wasn't inviting. It took over an hour to get a simple pasta dish, which felt excessive even for a busy spot. The food was decent, but definitely not worth the wait. The place itself is cute, I'll give it that. But customer service matters, and the woman in the pink shirt was surprisingly rude. Her attitude made the experience even more uncomfortable.Sadly, this just isn't a place I'd come back to or recommend. Disappointed.

Very small shop with limited seating. We tried the rigatoni (with meat sauce) and pappardelle (with…read moretruffle cream sauce.) The canned sparkling lemonade was also quite good. The portion size is decent and I left feeling full but not stuffed. The noodle texture also has a nice bite to it. For me I prefer creamy sauces so the pappardelle was my favorite!

Decent food and genuinely friendly staff -- that part's not in question. But here's the setup:…read morethere's no indoor seating, just a few tables on the sidewalk where you can practically direct traffic on Hastings from your chair ;) The rigatoni and gnocchi were both staff recommendations, and both were decent. With sides of meatballs, prawns, and bread, we landed at $80 with tip, no drinks included. Felt very pricey for the setting. Which brings me to the head-scratcher: the POS terminal's lowest default tip option was 20%. For a place that's a long way from a traditional sit-down experience, that felt very ambitious. What's going on with tipping in Vancouver these days?

This small hidden gem popped up on Yelp when we were looking for a spot for lunch last Friday…read more When I asked the gentleman at the counter if the pasta in his cases were made on location, he confirmed. After hearing this, my husband proceeded to order the Rosa pasta with a side of chicken. I had ordered out from a cafe across the lot and we reconvened at one of the two circular outdoor tables outside Solo. After taking a bite of pasta Rosa, I have to say, I had entree envy! It was delicious! Creamy, balanced and seasoned just right! When I bit into the fettuccine it had a slight chew to it which made me believe that it recently made. While I did think the portion was a tad small for the price but the flavor of the sauce was phenomenal! In fact, I scraped the box with a fork just so I could get every last bit! A few notes: No bathrooms. Three bench seats inside. Two simple tables outside with patio chairs. There was a slight breeze and the sun was behind some clouds but this all made up for a nice summer dining experience.

This is a takeout joint. There are a few counter seats if you do want to eat there, which I did…read morebecause I was stopping to eat on my way to work, but it's not particularly comfortable because the place is so small. The pasta was very good though. I had maccheroni pasta in norma sauce. It wasn't quite as expected because the picture I saw online showed the ricotta dolloped on top of the pasta, but it was served already mixed into the sauce. Very tasty though, if a little salty. The sauce tasted freshly made and I liked the roasted eggplant pieces on top rather than mixed into the sauce. The pasta was very good. You can specify if you like it al dente or soft. I hade mine al dente, and it was nice and tender. There was just one worker there and it seemed like they were keeping busy with delivery orders, but my pasta was ready in a very timely manner for being cooked to order.

Tucked upstairs on a bustling downtown street, this place makes you feel in a different world than…read moredowntown Vancouver. It's quaint and charming and yes, it's hot as hell in the summer, but the big open windows help (if you reso definitely request a window seat). It's upscale but stripped down without the frills. Service is observant and efficient but not overbearing. The food is very generous, the spaghetti cooked perfect with a rich flavourful meat sauce with chunks of meat. Bread and marinara sauce as you're seated. Good food, great vibes, can't go wrong here. Classic spot.

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!

Food and service were fantastic, such a convenient location too!…read more Will be back when we are next in Vancouver :)

Keep going back for that carb fix, always counting on authentic Italian food, but no more…read more What is up with the heavily scented man fragrance soap in the bathroom? Completely ruined my experience... Keep thinking some jock came in with aftershave and got seated n my vicinity... Also very vague explanation from the disaffected host about the reservation system... Can you be a bit more friendly and approachable?

Insincere servers fishing for tips…read more We showed up for lunch. The place looked nice. The hostess said the tables in the covered patio were reserved but the group won't be coming for an hour so we can eat there if we want but we have to leave before the bigger party gets there. She recommended we sit further away on hard uncomfortable seats in the wind. What the heck? It was uncomfortable then another waitress with light brown hair came by and said "is there a problem?" I said "we would prefer to sit in the covered patio" She said it was okay but kind of made kind of a big deal about it. Treating me like I was being difficult when actually I was very polite considering how they were treating us. Reminding us repeatedly that a larger more important party is coming in an hour and treating us like we were a burden. It honestly just seemed like the servers are only thinking only about their tips and not wanting to serve a small family. She ignored our table the whole time. I didn't get any Parmesan. Because she never stopped to ask how the meal was. The server had someone bring the food. It wasn't even busy. She just didn't care. Our server basically did nothing but avoid us. The only time she was remotely friendly was when she handed my spouse the bill. Obviously fishing for tips. She asked what we are going to do after this and as I answered she looked away like she couldn't give an F. These bad servers need to go. Bad service always ruins a business. It really doesn't matter if the food is good when the servers are rude. We won't be coming back.

Oh it's been a while where I feel I don't know where to start…read more My partner and I went back to ill Posto after two years. We had a poor experience there before. That said tonight was worse. Literally the worst service, by some pre pubescent girl in cut jeans shorts. We watched her walk empty handed back and forth while we and others waited for everything from the appy to desert and coffee. The pizza was dry the Lasagne was out of a can Im sure! Really how hard is it to make good lasagne? I sat there pinning to be across the road at Niagra where the food and service although not 5 star is miles ahead of Ill Posto. The place was busy but I have know clue why. The menu is limited the prices are high for what it is. Try the Pink Pepper Corn in Vancouver for far better food and similar prices!!!

Love this place! Great family vibe. Everyone is very helpful. I was looking for fresh pizza dough…read more They have them frozen if you ask. They also make great fresh sandwiches! Fresh bread. Sauces and things made in house!

We ordered their Hot Manzo (roast beef) panini, and the sandwich was good, but I overhyped. It…read moremight also be our selection. We may come back and try another item instead. The service also took a while, ~30 minutes, so be prepared to wait a bit for the panini!