4 Best Italian Restaurants near Bowen Island

“Had two dinners at Tuscany when we were in Bowen, both outstanding. Love the 8” size pizza, had fantastic toppings and a great crust. Linguine with lemon cream also wonderful. Service top notch, friendly and informative. Highly recommend a table on the delightful patio if the weather permits. Book early, this place was fully booked on both nights we visited.“

“Such wonderful authentic Italian cuisine loved the Cacio E Peppe and the Alba pizza and Hot Italian Pizza and Burrata.“

“We received outstanding service from the lady working the evening of sept 19 - I wish I got her name. My mom just had knee replacement surgery at UBC Hospital and wasn't loving the hospital food (hard to believe, I know). She sent my exhausted dad out to find her a proper salad and I told him to try Nicli.
The lady working at Nicli was so helpful and patient even though we were a bit overwhelmed, exhausted and indecisive- even offered to restart the pizza oven which was technically closed. The meal was perfect and really lifted mom's spirits after surgery.“

“I was going to leave 5 stars because campus doesn’t have the best shawarma spots and this is *relatively* good so far, but I had a few suggestions I hope this place can implement to be improve:

The first time I ordered shawarma on fries, it was extremely good. Fresh and hot, plus tasted great. The second time, the chicken was unfortunately stale and not even warm, and the fries seemed like they’d been thrown in the fryer multiple times.

Both times, my food container was covered in grease and/or sauce that made my hands dirty on the go. Not the biggest deal, but I hope staff can be mindful about this as it changes the experience.

I hope they continue serving fresh and hot food rather than leftovers or stale food.“