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    Trattoria by Italian Kitchen

    3.2 (408 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Regina V.

    Out group of 15 is being denied the regular pasta Tuesday menu due to our group size and have been told by the manager Gabriel that we must have a set menu from regular priced with a minimum spend and min 18% gratuity. We have been been customers of Trattoria for 10+ yrs and are extremely disappointed with how the quality of customer service at Italian trattoria has gone down with the new management. Our grouo & my family will be going elsewhere for our future events.

    Torta al Limone
    Julie B.

    We were very lucky to get a table unreserved on a Saturday evening - place was busy but no waiting for 3 of us. Great atmosphere which was helped by baffles deadening what would have been really noisy. Servers attentive - not just those assigned tables, but also it seemed managerial staff. They had no problems taking dirty dishes away. We chose pasta items we'd not tied/seen before. The ravioli was very tasty but didn't look great on the plate. Maybe a bit more pop of color with garnishes? The Trangoli (sic) was extra creamy and not enough chicken taste. Lemon flavor came through just right.

    Carolyn L.

    Hands down the best service here. 5 stars for that. Food is about 4 stars, based on the pasta I tried. We came here on pasta Tuesdays where all pasta is $17. A deal as the regular price is $25-29. Plus on pasta Tuesday, there are a few more pasta dishes not on the regular menu. Same with pizza Wednesday where you get more pizza selections and pizzas go for $16 each. Reservation is highly recommended. We booked a table for 6 at 6 pm. The main floor was already busy and we were given a table on the upper level. It was 70% full then and reached 100% by 7 pm. So I found out this is the only Trattoria outlet left now. Maybe that explained the crowd? The place is huge with several private rooms or area where you can book for events or party. Under the Glowbal group, you can be assured the food standard is there. It is not really fine dining, more of a casual mid scale place. The service is that of an upscale place which really caught me by surprise. I've dined in many high end local and overseas fine dining places, and the service here was on par with that. Our server was personable and beyond friendly. From the beginning to the end, he was not intrusive and pushy. He was quick to top up our water glass without being asked. He placed the napkin on our laps. Introduced the menu and specials. Let us stay to chat a bit after we finished our mains. We felt really welcomed there, like family. I think it stemmed from the manager. He was also on the floor, watching and talking to us and other customers, checking on our food. This is one place I'm glad to tip more without feeling like I'm forced to. And there was no mandatory % tip for our group of 6 which was nice. Food wise, we ordered pasta. The portion was good. Not a lot like Anton's but it was sufficient. The pasta was fresh and al dente, with many different types. You can get gluten free version for $2 more. I like seafood so I had the Nodi Marini Fra Diavolo. I was surprised to see it in a tomato based sauce as it mentioned aglio e olio which was my preferred style for pasta. There were 5 prawns with many baby scallops and olives. It was good but not wow. My partner had the Rigatoni vodka all'Amatriciana. That had pancetta, pecorino and burrata in it. I tried it and liked it way more. The flavor was more infused and complex and tastier. My friends had other pastas like the signature truffle spaghetti and meatballs (very filling), bolognese and tagliatelle ghiottone (minced chicken in cream and brandy sauce). They all loved their food. I liked how you get freshly grated cheese on your pasta. I can see why this place is popular. I'll definitely like to come back again to try other dishes and the desserts. Parking is a pain here. Its paid parking and kingsway is always busy.

    Sean H.

    Came here on a Saturday evening to celebrate my friend's birthday. We didn't have reservations unfortunately so we put our name and number down and got a table in just under an hour. I'd recommend getting reservations though. Ambiance is nice. Upscale and homey feel. My group ordered 3 orders of the pasta tower for 2 lol. So we had nine pastas to try. Each of them tasted great. Super flavorful. I forget which one was my favorite since they all tasted so good. Service was exceptional - our server was very friendly and food came out at a decent pace. Water refills were quick and the server even offered to take a group picture for us. Would definitely return if I'm ever back in the area.

    Kelly T.

    After seeing posts about Trattoria's $17 Pasta Tuesday, I finally tried this place out with some friends. I enjoyed the ambiance of the place and the service was very prompt with frequent refilling of water etc. I would've appreciated if the add on charge for sparkling water was mentioned, and unfortunately my carbonara was not as flavourful as I'd imagined. I did enjoy trying a new pasta shape though, just in terms of pasta itself, I wasn't blown away!

    Menu Feb 2026
    Julie B.

    Service was good. Food was excellent and the restaurant was full so that always is a positive sign. We had the mushroom pizza, calamari, breaded mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and the breaded Mac and cheese with Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris. The wine was 50% a bottle the night we went.

    Prosciutto Pizza
    Marilyn V.

    Came here to celebrate 2 graduates. We had 2 toddlers with us and we were set on a perfect long table in a corner where we were able to park a stroller. Wall near us had hooks for our coats and purses and all the baby bags were in place. Michael, one of the owners came by several times to greet us, suggest food and see how we were doing. I had a short conversation with him and learned that they spent a huge amount on renovation. I could see it. Some walls had beveled white tiles that certainly looked liked an Italian kitchen. What we ordered was a chef's suggestion that isn't on the menu yet. It's a surf and turf board with steak, shrimp, risotto, and a bowl of pasta your choice amongst potatoes carrots and Brussels sprouts. All these for $130. We also ordered a Pasta Tower for Two and a Prosciutto pizza. We had a pleasant evening. Will be back for sure.

    Suanne L.

    Was in the mood for some thin-crust pizzas and we decided to go try out Trattoria in Burnaby since we were in the area. Haven't been to this location but I was pretty disappointed when I went to the Kits location a couple years back. Always worth giving a restaurant another chance, and so here we are! We went around 8pm and the restaurant was quite busy. Luckily, there was only 2 of us and so the waiter said it would be a 5 minute wait. Unfortunately, they forgot about us and we ended up waiting like 20-25 minutes for a table... Anyways, we ordered a beef carpaccio, spaghetti, and pizza to share. Everything was pretty decent but nothing blew me away. If you're looking for a nicer restaurant for a special event, this could be the one since I saw many people celebrating birthdays and stuff! Would say that I enjoyed trying it once but not sure if I would go back again.

    Shrimp & Calamari Fritto Misto
    Amanda J.

    Wow i am absolutely blown away by the really impressive renovations and overall experience of dining at Trattoria. I've been coming here for years typically on Tuesdays to enjoy the pasta tuesday specials and the last time i had been here prior to today as im writing this review was way before they had a heated patio and i can honestly say they have really elevated and come a long way! A lot has changed even on their menu, i'm so happy i got to try this cocktail in which was created by the manager it's his own recipe he put together and will be a featured drink and printed in the menu soon for the feature of the month. The pasta i got to try was Tagliatelle Ghiottone and since it landed also during happy hour it happened to be cheaper than the actual pasta tuesday pricing. It honestly was super delicious, the chicken wasn't dry, the noodles were cooked to perfection, not soggy not hard just al dente and absolute perfection! I did add some fresh grated parmasen and black pepper and it was a nice touch. The Shrimp calamari combo was really nice, even the peppers that is part of it isn't spicy everything has a nice crunch, the batter is a good texture. Service was exceptional, restaurant is super clean as i always remembered, the ambiance is nice, good music playing and not super loud so customers can easily still have conversation with loved ones or the staff no problem at all. I am definitely coming back again and you should definitely give it a try!

    Tiramisu
    Ria G.

    Trattoria in Burnaby is an amazing Italian restaurant with quite a spacious ambience of seating. It has probably two floors inside and then a unique style patio seating outside. It's a perfect date night spot and has vibes like that. I have heard of its tiramisu a lot so finally decided to give a visit. It was absolutely amazing a very fresh tiramisu and the chef assembles it on the spot - ladyfingers as base the mascarpone a lot of whisk and then wine drizzled and finally Belgian chocolate. It's a fresh melting experience. Also took tortellini pasta which was okay nothing special and the potato pizza which was also okay. Service is good. There's proper burners available in patio and keeps warm in winters outside. But yes this place is worth visiting for ambience and tiramisu.

    Interior
    Candice L.

    Trattoria by Italian Kitchen is a great spot to stop by to have a lunch date at and socialize with your friends over a plate of pasta. The service was great and the hostess, waitress and waiters catered to all our needs and even took off a drink we didn't like off our bill. Food wise, the caesar salad was a tad bit way TOO salty. Aside from that, the 3 entrées and 2 other apps we got were very much enjoyable and the rigatoni was exquisite and the portions were very much satisfying. The ambiance was very nice and the music and decor made the entire experience very pleasant. The bathrooms were also very nicely well-kept and easy to locate. A few notes on the menu, as we didn't see any dessert listed, we automatically assumed there wasn't any to offer. As it was my birthday we celebrated, we did receive a complimentary dessert although if it were simply a lunch, having a dessert menu would have been easier for us to have a sweet treat at the end of the meal. The overall experience was an 8/10 and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Metrotown area looking for a nice relaxed bite of italian cuisine.

    Pomodoro with chicken
    Tiff R.

    Went during lunch time and the place was very busy. We were seated upstairs at a long table for a large group. Ordered the pomodoro and added a side a chicken, it was not very flavourful and bland. We also orders the famous table side tiramisu which did not taste as good as their old already made tiramisu. It was entertaining to watch though. Service was good but good but the food took awhile to come out i guess we had a larger group. Also orders a few other desserts but it was not memorable.

    Julio L.

    Went for the Tuesday pasta deal! It's not bad but I feel the quality of the food has gone down a bit for the price. Nevertheless it's still a great place to get together and eat! The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing with its brand new patio! Great service as they check in on us time to time.

    The Trattoria's Margherita Pizza - I wouldn't go as far as saying it went down like butter, but it did keep me adequately nourished.

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