We brought our family of 4 here and it was excellent! The service from Mandy was spot on and anything she wasn’t sure about she asked the kitchen directly. I have the worst allergy for going to an Italian restaurant (garlic) but my family loves Italian so I go and I assumed I would just get plain noodles with butter and salt because that’s typically what happens (which I fully understand). Well… not here! They make everything fresh and they were able to just not add the garlic! I was over the moon! The scallops in my dish were so flavourful and all of us enjoyed each dish. We got the lemon tiramisu which was a new spin on it and it was delightful, the crème Brulé had an amazing crispy shell with a light mousse, it was also amazing. The atmosphere was laid back yet classy and we thoroughly enjoyed the art on the walls. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah S
Beautiful date spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brownell Family
Fantastic experience. The atmosphere is perfect. Love how the kitchen is upfront and you see them working. The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelby Sloat
Excellent Alfredo. We had gluten free pasta and it was great. They were knowledgeable about celiac which is always nice! Great service and a cozy atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Parker
Incredible food, great vibes and stellar service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Austin
Great meal and service as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Meldrum
If I could give the Italian Kitchen 11 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would. The arancini: PERFECT. The sausage pasta (wish I could remember the name): unreal. And the chef’s risotto special of the night, candied beet and goat cheese... tasted like something they serve in heaven. I’ll be talking about this meal for years. Do yourself a favour and go eat here. Often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Hansen
First time and a 10 out of 10 experience. The warm bread, muscles, arancini, ravioli and a lovely BC wine were all 5 stars. Fantastic ambiance. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Sherwood
Great food great service
Fred Fountain
We walked to six or seven restaurants in the area, checking menus, ambience and crowdedness before deciding on the Italian Kitchen Company. It wasn't busy and the hostess seemed pleased we returned from our initial query on menu items. The waiter was prompt, explained a few things and gave us a moment. We ordered wine and because we were starving, our food. My wife's carbonara was brilliant and my chicken parm with a touch of pasta and peppers on the side was delicious. Everything was served hot. The wine list isn't huge but we had a 9 oz glass each (a chianti and a ripaso) which was perfect. The atmosphere is warm, the seating very comfortable and there's enough space between tables that you can't hear conversations near you. The restaurant started to fill up as we were finishing our meal so our timing was perfect. The chef and sous chef work right up front where you come in so you can watch them create if you're sitting close enough. It was a great find for us and would hope to come back next time we're in Vernon.
Totally enjoyed our meal ! Delicious food and lovely service ! We would totally return next time we are in the area.
Gloria Horne
2 totally different experiences only one week apart. Disappointing.
What a great night!!!! On a Wednesday! Why haven't I been here before now? A hidden gem in Vernon. Sooooo amazing. Gorgeous atmosphere. Wonderful service. AMAZING food!! 12/10. We will be back!!!
One week later and I'm back to update my review. Last week I gave the Italian Kitchen a 5 star review. This week I'm disappointed to have to change it. I recommended them to several people including my 16 year old son who took his girl friend tonight. His experience was not as favorable as mine unfortunately. Last week when myself and 2 others were there we were given the Pasta Wednesday rate. We each had a pasta dish which included the weekly Ravioli special for $19. My son and his girlfriend were charged full price for their dishes tonight. I called to see if the special on Wednesdays was still taking place and was told that yes it was but the weekly ravioli special isn't included in the special. The individual on the phone did admit that their other dish should've been discounted. He apologized, said he would have to make it up to them next time and hung up. This just doesn't sit right with me. I'm super disappointed that I recommended them and my very hard working 16 year old was cheated out of what was fair. We will NOT be back.
Kristin W
What a great place. I understand this place has a bad rep from previous employees however, they’ve done a great job at changing things. From making fresh pasta in house (since the fall) to the impeccable and friendly service, I highly recommend the locals give the Italian Kitchen another chance. Jordan is a phenomenal guy who provided service that went above and beyond, and the new head chef, Rob, as well as the sous chef, served us delicious pasta. And getting freshly baked garlic knots at the start of service is a bonus!! My only complaint is that there aren’t more people dining in there and experiencing all of these fresh changes for themselves!
paul carpenter
My wife and I took our (now 16 yr old) and 2 of her friends for dinner on her birthday lastnight. It was fantastic! We had pasta all around and it was so fresh . The bread is to die for and definitely recommend getting the 5 cheese add to your pasta(I had the ravioli) Wife and 2 girls had the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and the last had the bolognese meatballs spaghetti. Our waiter was really on point and the hostess was a great back up. Thank you guys so much for a great night
Jen
Food was really bland and the pasta with the mussels had the shells and the shrimp had the tail. Not satisfying at all. Very disappointed. I had the mushroom fettuccine and it tasted like it hadn’t been seasoned.
We brought our family of 4 here and it was excellent! The service from Mandy was spot on and anything she wasn’t sure about she asked the kitchen directly. I have the worst allergy for going to an Italian restaurant (garlic) but my family loves Italian so I go and I assumed I would just get plain noodles with butter and salt because that’s typically what happens (which I fully understand). Well… not here! They make everything fresh and they were able to just not add the garlic! I was over the moon! The scallops in my dish were so flavourful and all of us enjoyed each dish. We got the lemon tiramisu which was a new spin on it and it was delightful, the crème Brulé had an amazing crispy shell with a light mousse, it was also amazing. The atmosphere was laid back yet classy and we thoroughly enjoyed the art on the walls. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful date spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic experience. The atmosphere is perfect. Love how the kitchen is upfront and you see them working. The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Alfredo. We had gluten free pasta and it was great. They were knowledgeable about celiac which is always nice!
Great service and a cozy atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food, great vibes and stellar service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great meal and service as always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could give the Italian Kitchen 11 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would. The arancini: PERFECT. The sausage pasta (wish I could remember the name): unreal. And the chef’s risotto special of the night, candied beet and goat cheese... tasted like something they serve in heaven. I’ll be talking about this meal for years. Do yourself a favour and go eat here. Often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time and a 10 out of 10 experience. The warm bread, muscles, arancini, ravioli and a lovely BC wine were all 5 stars. Fantastic ambiance. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food great service
We walked to six or seven restaurants in the area, checking menus, ambience and crowdedness before deciding on the Italian Kitchen Company. It wasn't busy and the hostess seemed pleased we returned from our initial query on menu items. The waiter was prompt, explained a few things and gave us a moment. We ordered wine and because we were starving, our food. My wife's carbonara was brilliant and my chicken parm with a touch of pasta and peppers on the side was delicious. Everything was served hot. The wine list isn't huge but we had a 9 oz glass each (a chianti and a ripaso) which was perfect. The atmosphere is warm, the seating very comfortable and there's enough space between tables that you can't hear conversations near you. The restaurant started to fill up as we were finishing our meal so our timing was perfect. The chef and sous chef work right up front where you come in so you can watch them create if you're sitting close enough. It was a great find for us and would hope to come back next time we're in Vernon.
Restaurantji Recommends
Totally enjoyed our meal ! Delicious food and lovely service ! We would totally return next time we are in the area.
2 totally different experiences only one week apart. Disappointing.
What a great night!!!! On a Wednesday!
Why haven't I been here before now? A hidden gem in Vernon. Sooooo amazing. Gorgeous atmosphere. Wonderful service. AMAZING food!! 12/10. We will be back!!!
One week later and I'm back to update my review. Last week I gave the Italian Kitchen a 5 star review. This week I'm disappointed to have to change it. I recommended them to several people including my 16 year old son who took his girl friend tonight. His experience was not as favorable as mine unfortunately. Last week when myself and 2 others were there we were given the Pasta Wednesday rate. We each had a pasta dish which included the weekly Ravioli special for $19. My son and his girlfriend were charged full price for their dishes tonight. I called to see if the special on Wednesdays was still taking place and was told that yes it was but the weekly ravioli special isn't included in the special. The individual on the phone did admit that their other dish should've been discounted. He apologized, said he would have to make it up to them next time and hung up. This just doesn't sit right with me. I'm super disappointed that I recommended them and my very hard working 16 year old was cheated out of what was fair. We will NOT be back.
What a great place. I understand this place has a bad rep from previous employees however, they’ve done a great job at changing things. From making fresh pasta in house (since the fall) to the impeccable and friendly service, I highly recommend the locals give the Italian Kitchen another chance. Jordan is a phenomenal guy who provided service that went above and beyond, and the new head chef, Rob, as well as the sous chef, served us delicious pasta. And getting freshly baked garlic knots at the start of service is a bonus!! My only complaint is that there aren’t more people dining in there and experiencing all of these fresh changes for themselves!
My wife and I took our (now 16 yr old) and 2 of her friends for dinner on her birthday lastnight.
It was fantastic! We had pasta all around and it was so fresh . The bread is to die for and definitely recommend getting the 5 cheese add to your pasta(I had the ravioli) Wife and 2 girls had the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and the last had the bolognese meatballs spaghetti.
Our waiter was really on point and the hostess was a great back up.
Thank you guys so much for a great night
Food was really bland and the pasta with the mussels had the shells and the shrimp had the tail. Not satisfying at all. Very disappointed. I had the mushroom fettuccine and it tasted like it hadn’t been seasoned.
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