Mama Mia! What an absolutely steller Italian restaurant - bravo! Came in to try the weekend brunch - & yes it was absolutely splendid - so delicious & sensational. Wow, I've found one of my ultimate favourite French toasts at an Italian restaurant, Osteria Elio Volpe - go figure! LOL. The interior of the restaurant is spacious & themed out of southern Italy, with beautiful & colourful decor. It is part of the Banda Volpi restaurants - Savio Volpe & Pepino's Spaghetti House (see my review) to name a few. I could only get an online reservation at the bar, but I didn't hesitate to jump on that. The bar seating actually turned out to be a hit, as it had sight lines for the entire restaurant, making the experience quite splendid. Not only was the French Toast a hit, but the Crab & Shrimp Bowl was excellent as well. The food presentation was a pure masterclass in the art of food. I can't wait to try out the dinner menu - it looks amazing. OEV has most definitely become one of my favourite brunch spots throughout Metro Vancouver. read more