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    The Italians

    3.9 (67 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    THE ITALIANS ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Wow...
    Scott T.

    After four days of plowing through an amazing array of sushi, Thai, Japanese styled tapas, Chinese, and hand pulled noodles, we were on the hunt for two things and two things only: a superb and simple pasta and a nice glass or two of wine. Mission accomplished. Had a meal that was utter perfection here tonight. The pasta hand-made in house: Pappardelle alla Bolognese and a Taliatelle al Tartufo, both exquisite but in particular the tartufo. A somewhat pricey bottle of Borolo lived up to it's fee and then some. Service was impeccable and we were treated to a complimentary lemoncello to end the evening. Not typically a fan of the stuff, we thought this was superb. This is a really cozy and intimate, even romantic kind of restaurant with low lighting, nice music and just the right touch of everything. The owner is from just outside of Rome so the dishes reflect that kind of taste and treatment. As someone that has spent a great deal of my life recreating Italian dishes at home, it was a real treat to dine on this kind of quality. Perfecto! Told the rest of our family we had met here for the short vacation to get The Italians on their must dine list on the next visit. Same to our hotel front desk and now to Yelp. Very highly recommended.

    Tagliatelle Al Tartufo
    Steve C.

    We had a few glasses of wine and The tagliatelle Al tártufo and ravioli al rose, one of the specials.

    Gnocchi
    Lynn M.

    Meatballs were a good, quite large for a starter but made it worth the price. Gnocchi and carbonara were fine. Sat on the patio, was a nice atmosphere for a summer night. Service was ok, waiter was kind.

    Pam C.

    Great little spot! My friend and I came here to grab something heavy to eat for our Sunset Beach event. She said she didn't want to share a plate as she was very hungry, so I said ok and I ordered gnocchi. She had pasta with mushrooms and it was a pretty big plate! She ate it all by herself and I ate mine. Mine was much less than hers. Both our orders were delicious, we ate it all in less than 20 minutes. Inside is quite small and dark. It is great for intimate dinners. Our server was fine. I'd come back again when I'm in the area!

    a cup of coffee on a red napkin
    Amina P.

    I don't have anything else to say other than "Wow". I have passed by this place several times and never even thought dinner from here would blow my mind. Have you tried their tiramisu ? OMG it's the best

    A full rich bar, importantly providing excellently paired wines for your meal!
    Grampa W.

    What a great little restaurant! Tucked just out of sight off of Davie At at Bute, this secluded little joint provides some of the best Italian food I've ever had! From the get go, the bread with Olive Oil and Balsamic vinegar...oh my, that bread is so good! A full menu without a lot of clutter, we all began with their massively delicious rich tasty green olives. I chose the basic minestrone soup with chick peas. For my main, I chose the special... Prosciutto with Green Peas, two Coloured Paste in a tasty cream sauce... The soup had an early fall freshness to it, full of vegetables, chick peas and pasta...very delicious. Anytime anyone suggests a pasta mean with prosciutto and green peas I'm in. And I'm glad I didn't second guess myself...simpl superb! By this time I couldn't take anything else so a dessert review will be next time! Because I'm gonna go back! And one of the treasures of this ace is Luca, our server. A touch of class any place would love to have. Every care was taken to provide us the best service possible!

    a plate of pasta with sauce and parmesan cheese
    Wilson L.

    We had an absolutely amazing meal here at the Italians. Our server Christopher was amazing and the food was so delicious. The carbonara and the gnocchi was so good and the raspberry panna cotta was amazing. This is such a neat little spot, I can't wait to come back again!

    Complimentary bread
    Guerric H.

    Delicious! I held off visiting this place for too long. While it may look unassuming from the outside, The Italians feels classy and intimate once you step-inside, and staff are friendly and attentive, and quickly start you off with soft complimentary bread and a very nice olive oil and vinegar dip. And the food! I went for the spaghetti all'amatriciana, and I thought it was really delicious. The acidity of the tomato sauce with undertones of chili peppers and wine paired really well with the sparse but strong pecorino cheese, and the guanciale (pork cheeks) were deliciously tender and added great flavour to the sauce. And the noodles! I've never been to an Italian place where I've actually noticed a unique quality and character to the noodles, but I definitely noticed it here, with slight corners and a strong texture making for some of the most distinctive spaghetti noodles I've eaten. I also sampled some of the carbonara, which I thought had great flavour and a nice balance between pepper and fat and cheese. And the tiramisu was really excellent - it was a big portion, good for sharing, and was a great blend of creamy custard with a hint of liqueur, and delicious, soft-soaked biscuits. Best of all, we heard that they might be embarking on a monthly rotating menu exploring the cuisines of the 20 different regions of Italy. That sounds really fun! Although even without that, I would absolutely want to come back for more. I'm glad to have such a new favourite Italian place in the West End!

    Jeannine M.

    Mama Mia!! We really lucked out last night when we stopped in and were beyond graciously seated at the bar since we did not have a reservation. The vibe in here is like sitting at your mom's kitchen table as Sunday dinner is served. Our seat was in the corner and for most of the meal the sun shone in as we ate. It was glorious. We ordered the meatballs, caprese salad and the fennel salad. All were excellent. The meatballs were tender and flavorful bathed in just enough of the delectable tomato sauce and an excellent parmagiano reggiano to keep them moist and delicious. Every bite was like a walk down memory lane of family dinners past. The caprese did not disappoint as several beautifully cut slices of mozzarella rested between blankets of a cut tomato. Visually stunning and equally scrumptious. I overheard the couple next to us mention the fennel salad, always one of my favorites and as Maurizzio made his way over to us with the caprese I asked him to bring us the fennel as well. Generous slices of flavorful fennel adorned a salad of romaine and other mixed greens with a light dressing of high quality EVOO. Unfortunately they were out of cannoli but that did not in any way diminish this very lovely meal on our first night in Vancouver.

    Nidhi P.

    Great spot on Davie street with a beautiful decor and patio. We went on a Tuesday night and got a table right away. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco and some bread with our mains which were spaghetti and ravioli. Portions weren't huge like Anton's but good for a single person. The plating was pretty the flavours were mediocre, therefore, I gave 3 stars. We paid around $100 which is on a pricier end but I would recommend to try this cozy spot of Davie for some Italian dinner night.

    Antipasto Italiano (half order)
    Shaylin S.

    This place has got to be my favourite in all of downtown Vancouver. My co workers and I (4 of us) seamlessly booked a reservation and made our way down. It is tucked away in the area, but is so nicely decorated inside and out. It has a beautiful modern yet classic charm/ambiance. Twinkle lights, plants, lights down low, comfy seats (but extremely limited) and a classic bar. We were created by Jorge as soon as we walked in, huge smile on his face, sat us down and provided us with some recommendations. We ended up getting 2 starters: the Antipasto Italiano(half size) and a salad that is not in the menu. I cannot remember the name but it consisted of Arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, topped with 100% fresh mozzarella i believe it was? Either way, both were heavenly. We all also got Aperol Spritz's which were so yummy. For the main course, we all got the Tagliatelle al Tartufo. This was the absolute best pasta I have ever tasted in my life. They hand make their pasta fresh daily in store, based on their grandmothers recipes, and oh my goodness their grandmas nailed it! For dessert we had limoncello shots (I know, I know) and just had a great time chatting with Jorge and enjoying our time here. Although it was pricey, this would be a fantastic place to go for a special occasion, as the food, quality, and service was the best i've ever received. Note they also were able to make accommodations for gluten-free which was fantastic considering it's home-made pasta. Thank you Jorge for the memorable night, I can't wait to return!

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    Great food and super service. A very small and intimate place with fresh pasta. Try the daily special!

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