50 Best Italian Restaurants in Vancouver

“Amazing food, stellar service, cutest restaurant with all the good vibes. Words and pictures don't do any justice to the amazing experience we got to have here. Do yourself a favor and just get the omakase 'chef's choice'“

“Oh my… this was quite an experience! When going there, letyourself be surprised by the Chef’s Menu (Menu dégustation in french). Surprise after surprise, it will make you live a real culinary experience! And our waiter (fluently bilingual) was excellent and vey passionate! Along with the lady who brought each plate and explained to us what they were. And finally the manager, I believe, who came over a few times to talk about the plates, the wine and how the pasta were made the same day, very early in the morning The wine suggestion was also perfect! Finally, the décor is not at all what you would expect, from looking at the menu on the web-site; very fresh, young, modern, yet very warm decor! Please go and try this place. I will definitely be back when travelling to Vancouver. Merciiii!“

“Very cozy restaurant, I highly recommend the Bigoli Nero - the best tasting seafood pasta I've ever had. The staff provided friendly and excellent service too.“

“We had the Spaghetti Meatballs & Cherry Coke Ribs. The Spaghetti, eh, honestly, you could do better, forget the pasta at the pasta place lol. Those cherry coke ribs were so unbelievably good, and the side of Lemon Pepper Grilled Brussel Sprouts. OMG I would come here just for that. We finished off the night with a Tiramisu, and it didn't dissappoint. We will definitely be back. The only negative/ complaint if that, I notice a lot of people recommend it as a date spot, if you want to chat, dont bother, the place is so friggin loud lol“

“Had the most amazing family style menu of the chefs choices. Excellent food and service.“

“Long story short, their pasta was the bomb. They make it fresh right in front of you and it’s just an absolute winner. Simple as that. We had pasta in Italy and I would say they are comparable. If you’re a big pasta person, this place is definitely for you. That being said, the almond semifreddo dessert was not disappointing as well. As far as service goes, I appreciate that they don’t come up to you every 2 minutes to ask “how’s the first few bites?” yet all the servers are still friendly and attentive throughout. For me, it doesn’t get any better than that. Let me eat my food and if I need something, I’ll let you know. Important to note: if you’re coming on a Saturday, be sure to be there by 4- 4:10pm to make sure you get seated. The line gets really long shortly thereafter. A restaurant with a long line outside will always draw more attention than the empty ones, very clever 😉 So make sure you go early…. And enjoy!“

“Though it's only Jan, quite sure this will be one of the best dining experiences of the year, if not the top. Everyone and everything was perfect from the time we sat down till our departure. Great people, food, and space. Easily one of the nicest rooms in Van... And that wine cellar! Thanks Carl et al“

“excellent pizzas and creative flavours - wasn’t too busy, only a matter of time before this place blows up on tiktok imo

i think the suggested tipping option at 18% is weird since there’s no table service, but the guy was pretty friendly“

“Last visit:
I ordered this dish from the special menu, apparently a popular item. However I found the chicken stinky and old, even with the flavorful sauce I couldn’t finish the meal and left it half way.
Apparently the staff don’t have any authority or control over customer satisfaction or compensation offers, so they just said nothing is wrong with the food and expressed they are sorry. Not sure if I will try their food again.

First visit:
Lovely staff, nice and clean place, tasty dessert.
Will come back!“

“I went with my partner and it all sounded so good; we wanted to try everything. We ended up ordering the breakfast pizza, brioche French toast, s'more appolino, and sourdough with ricotta and huckleberry. Everything was absolutely delicious. Such a wide variety of textures and flavors. The French toast is made from a Japanese milk bread so it's the most moist French toast you'll ever have. Nice coffee as well.

It's a little expensive but I think it's about average for Vancouver pricing and its fresh ingredients and quality make it worth it.

Service is also fantastic here. We had a few different waiters come to the table throughout the meal and everyone was super friendly and helpful. The environment also reflects this friendly hospitality.

Overall, amazing experience. Highly recommend for a casual or nicer dining experience.“

“Incredible Italian food! Check them out! You won't be disappointed. 😘“

“Great cocktails and excellent service“

“The food here is unbelievable—refined, creative, delicately-flavored and delicious. Highlights included the raw fish with calamansi (citrus) and cucumber, prosciutto with poached pears and cured peperoncini, and a not-too-sweet tiramisu bathed in top-quality cocoa powder and topped with a chocolate/lavender wafer cookie. The staff were outstanding—full marks to Daniel and Miriana for their friendly, efficient table service that was attentive without being overbearing. Can’t wait to eat here again!“

“The three of us and a dog came to Nonna’s Cucina on East Hastings for the first time after seeing it several times while driving by. We each ordered the rigatoni dish and in our opinion the quality was at par with Oca and La Tana. Very tasty and flavorful, and good portions. It was so neat to be served on pretty china instead of on a cardboard container. One of the staff came out while we were waiting at our table for our dishes and he was so kind to give our friend’s dog some bits of ham to enjoy! We are so glad to have tried this place out and we will definitely be returning again soon!“

“Delicious food. Great menu.“

“Had the Sunday sauce! Omg! Watch for it because it doesn’t happen every day! I’m just saying this is the real deal it’s rich and meaty and most decadent sauce. Fun place to stop in and shop for Italian ingredients too, I love the relaxed style of take out and all the choices.“

“Our food was out of this world good and the prices were so reasonable. The cocktails were terrific. The Burrata Tomato appetizer had tomatoes so fresh I think they picked them off they vine out back! The Bolognese was very good, the Wagyu Lasagna was outstanding, and the Steak Special was fabulous. Angela knew every detail of the menu and gave great recommendations, and was perfectly attentive all night long. We are so glad CinCin was recommended to us by the concierge at our Hotel (The Loden).“

“While in Vancouver the beginning of November for medical appointments. My wife and I were undecided on were to eat. We walked out of our motel. Looked across the street and saw the Italian Kitchen, we walked over and asked if they had any seats available, it was a very busy night ,got our seats and our sever was Sam he was very pleasant. My wife and I both so impressed with our meal. If we ever go back to Vancouver I know we're I will be eating.“

“I have been fortunate enough to have many beautiful dinners out all over the world but every single time I go to Lupo I am never disappointed. The staff are absolutely incredible! They elevate the experience ten fold. The food is absolutely divine! It's old school class with some playful encounters if you choose to engage the fabulous staff. The entire experience will keep me going back time and time again.“

“Cute little casual Italian spot!
Staffed by a lovely man who wears all the hats — host, server, and chef. We had the Bolognese and the Beef Mushroom Pappardelle, and everything was yummy. Cozy atmosphere, generous portions, and warm, personal service. We’ll definitely be back! 🍝🇮🇹“

“Excellent Mediterranean cuisine!Freshness of the products ... Taboulet, Houmous, Greek salad ... Good seasoning, and generous shares.The Baklava also Maison are to die for. Add the very caring service of bet, and we had a great time.All for a very reasonable cost. We recommend. Excellent Mediterranean Kitchen!Fresh Products ... Tabbouleh, Hummus, Greek Salad ... Good Seasoning, and Generous Portions.The baklava, also homemade, is to die for.Add Pari's very attentive service, and we had a great time.All for a very reasonable cost.We recommend [Original] Excellente cuisine méditerranéenne! Fraîcheur des produits... Taboulet , houmous, salade grecque...bon assaisonnement, et parts généreuses. Les baklava également maison sont à tomber.. Ajoutez le service très attentionné de Pari, et nous avons passé un très bon moment . Le tout pour un coût très raisonnable .. Nous recommandons. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine! Fresh products... Tabbouleh, hummus, Greek salad... good seasoning, and generous portions. The baklava, also homemade, is to die for. Add Pari's very attentive service, and we had a great time. All for a very reasonable cost. We recommend“

“As someone who cannot eat gluten, I was so pleasantly surprised by how many gluten free options are at Il Nido. I had the gnocchi dish with prawns and it was amazing. All service staff were lovely as well, as was the atmosphere. Will definitely come back!“

“Great service and good food. Greetings from the Dutchies (Netherlands) 👍👍“

“Heard about their amazing Pizza’s from our friend Kathy. We ordered two large pizza’s for pick up. Staff were absolutely amazing., polite and courteous. Even offered us a coffee while we waited. Final result pizza was loaded with toppings and tasted fresh. Definitely worth the price and we will travel the distance again.“

“Celebrated my Milestone Birthday last night at this Fabulous Restaurant. I’ve always Loved this restaurant. We have being going since Umberto had the beautiful Tuscan yellow building. We always feel so welcomed & like family when we dine there. Umberto is always so personable & greets everyone in the restaurant. The Food was incredible last night as always. I really Loved my Birthday Celebration at Giardino. It made me feel So Special Thank you for making my Birthday so Memorable ❤️ Fay Jensen“

“After 30 years in business, it is no wonder dining at La Terrazza is a throwback to Tuscany! My wife and I loved it so much that we returned the following evening for "round two!" The menu is significant with so many tasty options and competitively priced. The room is a gorgeous, warmly appointed and romantic. Outdoor dining is well choreographed with heaters & roof covering for inclement weather and beautiful greenery making the dining exerience personal and rather private. Of course the Chef is what makes the world go around, however, what significantly adds to and makes this restaurant so special, are the people! Gennaro Iorio, has built this team over many years, with servers and staff that have worked there for many years. From the front-end welcome ( and then, unusually, follow-up service table-side,) the servers, who are not only experienced but genuine, sincere and thoroughly engaging, to the co-owner/partner, Gennaro making the effort to drop by the table to engage in meaningful conversation... The dining was not only exquisite but engaging and memorable. No small wonder with "this room full of professionals," we returned the following night to meet other folks in the team who were also, like the food; complementary amuse bouche, fresh & I mean fresh Tiger Prawn Cocktail, delightfully light & tasty Chilled Scallop Ceviche, juicy and flavourful Truffle Meatball starter, Roast Tomahawk Veal (crispy, then juicy scrumptious), & the best Spaghettini Lobster Carbonara this side of Tuscany... BTW, the wine list must be 40 pages! Both evenings were memory-makers and left us craving for La Terrazza to open in our home town. Lucky you if you live in Vancouver!“

“Food and service absolutely amazing 🤩“

“So pleased that Tavola is open for brunch/lunch on weekends! The street side patio welcomes dogs and provides a calm and attractive dining experience for a summer day. Our server, Anita, greeted us warmly and provided both attentive service and excellent recommendations! The food and drinks were very high quality and enjoyed by all in our group. We are looking forward to a return visit!“

“Nice and cozy Italian restaurant at Gastown! Food was delicious! Service from Antonio was great! Definitely I will come back! They also have a date night menu, a great deal for two people. You will get enough food that even works for 3 people.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Kevin, the owner, is awesome! Many thanks to him and his wonderful staff who made my aunt’s 60th birthday “one for the books!” The food was delicious and the atmosphere of the restaurant is hip and cozy. Tons of vegetarian options from appetizers to mains for veggies like me. Such a wonderful night!“

“I love this restaurant and have been coming here for years for breakfast, lunch or dinners. Food and service is good and most important is atmosphere is lively with music in background and euro decor. I was born in Argentina and reminds me of the many typical cozy European cafes there. 😀🌸“

“If you love Italian food and pizza, this is the place to be. Great service, great food, large portions, top quality.“

“Ordered a few appetizer dishes and all were outstanding . Highly recommend the pork roast with crispy skin it was amazing“

“Their fettuccine gamberi e funghi pasta is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo goood 10/10, I wanted so bad to order another one to go lol. Their garlic bread is also sooooooooooooo amazing (as was their bread). The pistachio icecream was also soooooooo goodddddddddddd (bellini icecream was pretty good as well but pistachio def the highlight)!!

Got their panini to go before and those were delicious as well!

We tried their pizza before and we thought it was okay. It's not bad but not really something we'd return for. We got a tomato one and the mushroom one. The tomato one was better than the mushroom one. Our mushroom one felt like it didn't have enough cheese, felt akin to just eating bread with some mushrooms and salad on top (perhaps just not my style for this place).“

“We really enjoyed our evening here!
Our waiter Mathias was very nice and helped us choose our drinks and food.
Their Mocha Espresso Martini and Aperol Sour were the best!
We started with burrata as an appetizer and continued with Mortadella pizza (Mamma Mia pizza) and Agnolotti - sooo good!!!
We ended the perfect evening with pistachio tiramisu, which I really enjoyed!
The only thing was that it was our anniversary, so we got our main course before I had finished my appetizer, so by the time I started eating my main course, it was already quite cold...“

“I really loved the friendly vibe here. I came in around 9 p.m. and chatted with a staff member named Kaito, who was super welcoming. The pasta was delicious; I tried both their pesto and Alfredo on two consecutive days, and both were super fresh and tasty. Plus, the fact that they offer halal food is a big bonus for me. I will definitely come back here soon.“

“This Italian restaurant is fantastic. The food is VERY delicious! It's just amazing! About the service, it's number ONE too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend it for those looking for authentic Italian food.“

“😁👍 Great food, excellent service, wines were new to use but worked out very well. You have to try the ice cream with rock salt & specialty olive oil desert, amazing.“

“Great location and the food was equally as good and served promptly with a smile! Well done everyone!“

“Went to Frankie's for the first time last night before Lion King , it was fantastic. Good service by Neil, he gave excellent recommendations from the menu. The restaurant was clean, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend“

“We had arrabbiata pasta and it was very tasty, steaming hot and the foccatia we had with it was the best I have ever had.
We sat outside which no doubt would not suit some as they would say it was noisey and polluting. We had a lovely meal with good service from a kiwi waiter and if we were here longer would go back.
It was more expensive than we could afford every week but well worth the treat.“

“My new favourite pizza place in the city. We came here on a Monday evening and there was a lineup. Line was moving pretty fast and the staff was doing everything to make sure everyone gets a table asap. We waited for about 15 mins but it was so worth it. The food was just amazing and huge quantity. Make sure to have the tiramisu at the end. Will be coming here often.“

“food was good. service was Sam m who did his best to be happy. dinner was a bit long 3hrs spent with my girls. took my dinner home because I was tired. . I would recommend this place. just make sure there are not a lots of parties happening. 4 dinner parties at once.“

“We came in with high expectations, given their connection to Ask for Luigi.

We were seated almost immediately thanks to our reservation. However, our table was located right next to the coat rack, which was a bit inconvenient since people kept coming by to grab their coats.

The menu isn’t extensive, but the food was excellent. The meatballs and the bread with cultured butter stood out the most. Honestly think we could've skipped the pasta.

All in all, we’ll definitely be back, but there’s no rush.“

“If you’re looking for customised pizza, this is the place to go. They also have gluten free options. The sauce was well rounded and utilized fresh ingredients. Beautiful home made crust, good quality REAL cheese, and fresh top quality toppings. The service was outstanding. Thank you to the awesome staff. Great atmosphere. However I highly recommend this place.“

“Amazing night, Polina was an amazing server and made us feel welcome as soon as we walked through the door. Recommend perfect bottle of wine dishes.

Food was amazing with an amazing atmosphere, couldn’t have asked for a better experience.“

“Fresh pasta, tiramisu, coffee… Everything is perfect. Warm and family welcome. Your croissant that I ate for lunch was very delicious. I will come back before leaving for Quebec. Grazie.“

“Renzo was so amazingly friendly and made us feel so welcome! It was a rainy night and he was able to move some tables together to get 4 of us seated quicker than expected. The food was delicious, some of the best gnocchi I've had in Vancouver. Renzo came by our table several times throughout our time there to make sure we had everything we needed. The house made canoli was amazing and he insisted we sample some gelato even though we were so full. As expected, the gelato was also incredible! Will definitely be back!“

“Must visit. Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing ambiance. The best Italian restaurant I’ve visited so far. I’m still in awe of the flavors — every dish was crafted with such care and authenticity. Truly unforgettable Italian cuisine. They even customized the dishes, also we had vegetarian food today and it was made to perfection“