50 Best Italian Restaurants near West Vancouver

“Went here last night for the first time with a group for my birthday dinner and had such a great experience!! Nathan was our server and he was so lovely, made sure our group was well looked after the entire evening. Drinks and food were fabulous. The only unfortunate thing is the kitchen was out of all the mains except the chicken, so it was a shame we didn’t get to try anything else. I was super looking forward to the Ciopinno. BUT, we will definitely be back and hope to try those others items next time.“

“Excellent pasta. The texture just perfect with the pistachio and pesto. Burrata & prosciutto pizza was brilliant. The burrata was sublime! Special mention to the Hazy ale! Crisp, mid IBU but a solid haze background. If the indoors would've been a bit more cozy, this would've been 5/5.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano! I tried the Fettuccini Boungustaio and the Lasagna, both were absolutely delicious. The tomato sauce in the lasagna tasted incredibly fresh, and the fettuccini was creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic in the sauce, fantastic! The service was also excellent. I really enjoyed the authentic Italian flavors and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Food and service were excellent. Our server Bonnie turned a lovely dining experience into an outstanding one!“

“This restaurant is family run and it shows. We came in at the end of the night with the restaurant being near closing, though he couldn't allow us to eat-in the owner did allow us to order carryout.
While we waited he regaled us with stories of the history of the restaurant and area.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free crust option available in medium size.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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! 🍝🇮🇹“

“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 visited Orto in a group of 4. We ordered the garden salad, which had fresh vegetables and shaved Parmesan. It was light and a great way to start the meal. The veggies seemed like they had just been picked from the garden! Sooo fresh. I ordered the Burrata spaghetti. The pasta was cooked PERFECTLY, and the sauce was amazing. It is a great vegetarian option for someone who doesn’t eat meat. We also ordered the special of the day, the bolognese, and the tomato tart (i personally loved this). Just a note- the tarte is slightly sweet, so for anyone who is looking for something savoury as a main, I would reccomend them to try something else. Overall it was a great experience and beautiful garden.“

“We had a delicious meal with superb, friendly, and helpful service. Our starters were the foie gras parfait — perfect— and a tasty radicchio salad. We split the bolognese pasta— it was outstanding and portions were generous, even split. Reminiscent of dining in Rome. They have a great wine list here and we shared a bottle of fine Brunello.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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. 😀🌸“

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

“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“

“Bravo Cucina Restaurante Italiano in North Vancouver. Been coming here for over 20 years. Nothing (including the menu) has changed since. The food has mostly remained unchanged, although the meatballs in the pasta were not good tonight (Dry & Hard). The Curry Mussels & Linguine Della Casa were good though. Prices haven’t changed much over the years and service remains consistently good over the years. Bread was complimentary which was refreshing.“

“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“

“Great cocktails and excellent service“

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

“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“

“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).“

“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!“

“The food is so authentic and delicious! We had the Strozzapreti Salsiccia & Finocchio and the Tagliatelle Bolognese Rivisitate as well as the Caesar salad and fresh bread. JP provided such great service not to mention his description of the items on the menu. He was so pleasant and passionate. Definitely worth the experience.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Excellent food and service“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Food and service absolutely amazing 🤩“

“I've been meaning to try this place because their Verdure al forno (roasted vegetable platter) looks really yummy. This weekend we decided to have an early meal to beat the crowd. We ordered Egg White Frittata and Cipolla Vegan Pizza. Both items looked and tasted delicious. Instead of the usual tomato or cream sauces, the vegan pizza had roasted red pepper sauce which added a unique taste profile. There is no garlic on the pizza—which is outstanding—with no unpleasant after taste. We still have to go back and try the roasted vegetable platter. The restaurant is elevated from the street with large picture windows. It's nice and bright inside during the day.“

“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.“

“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...“

“😁👍 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Update: their happy hour is legit the best deal in town, period!!! 💙 I’ve been twice since my original review. Arugula salad and a few of their most popular pies for less and you can order from reg menu also. Don’t forget happy hour negroni…

The last time I was at Victoria location is a total blur because that place is so hectic and we were seated right by the door with all the people waiting inches away from us. Now they are open walking distance from us and it’s so good. We went around 6 pm Friday night and lucked out with no wait. The service is quick yet warm and friendly. Arugula salad with a bucket of parm and fried capers was delicious as were all the pizzas especially filetti with its intense roasted tomato and garlic flavour. We ate and cleared out in an hour as there were people waiting outside in the rain. They have a sign on the door saying 90 min limit - don’t be a jerk and respect this especially when there are people waiting. The table next to us were done eating when we arrived and were still there when we left. Not cool.
This location takes reservations AND has weekday happy hour 4-6 pm.“