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    Arriva Ristorante

    3.1 (86 reviews)

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    ARRIVA RISTORANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Barry W.

    One-line review: It was a nice evening, but the food was mostly average. We came here on a date night, as this is a friend's favourite restaurant. It was nice inside, and the place had a fun vibe, possibly because a larger group was there to celebrate something. We ordered: - Linguine Pescatore (mixed shellfish) - Fettuccine Verdi con Gameroni (spicy prawns). We ordered this special, as it's usually made with linguine. Both pasta dishes were decent, though the pasta was cooked too soft for our taste; we prefer al dente, and these didn't really have that springiness. The Pescatore in particular was non-descript. The Gameroni shrimp were different (gulf shrimp, possibly?) and were noticeably a cut above. The bread was also unusually good. Service was excellent. Here at the end of the omicron COVID wave, they are still checking vaccine passports. The waiter seemed apologetic and indicated that he'd be glad when they didn't have to do that anymore, but I told him that as a clinically extremely vulnerable person, I was grateful for the extra bit of protection, however fleeting. Parking on Commercial is at meters or sometimes free in the neighbourhood, with determination and a bit of luck. We transited in, so we didn't have to worry about that. Bottom line: This is a pleasant spot, but I expect that there's better Italian food nearby somewhere.

    Issabelle F.

    I've dined at Arriva a few times over the last year and all of them have been solid 3-3.5 star experiences. Their menu consists of a variety of Italian dishes, with several different pasta varieties. The food has been hit or miss. I've tried the pesto rigatoni, tortellini panna, fettuccini Alfredo, and gamberoni vino Blanco. While the first three were good, the prawns in my gamberoni were undercooked and the sauce didn't provide any flavour. The service has always been extremely slow and standoff-ish. While I don't mind slow service sometimes, everytime I've been served at Arriva, my server has been unattentive and unfriendly. On two of my visits, we constantly had to keep asking for water to the point where my friend just got up and got the pitcher of water herself. On another visit, I politely asked if we could get a little bit more olive oil/balsamic vinegar for our bread and our server scoffed at us and didn't drop it off for another 20 minutes, which at that point we were already finished with the bread. While most of the dishes I've tried have been hits, there could be a lot to improve on in regards to service. It's true when they say good customer service can make or break an experience and unforunately it holds true in this case.

    This was one of their specials! Ravioli. Inside was spinach and Cheese! Then a white cream sauce!
    Ace Christian C.

    This place is one I highly recommend! From the beautiful tableware tot he service I give this place a 5 stars. The food is just so delicious! From the Calamari I got, the Ravioli I ate and my dessert of Tiramisu, all 5 stars! The waiters and waitresses were always there with such great hospitality! I suggest you visit this place in Little Italy whenever you're close to Vancouver Canada!

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    Samantha M.

    I actually had a meal here last "Italian Day on Commercial" and I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and tastiness of the dishes I tried. The caesar salad was fresh and crisp with just the right amount of dressing. I really enjoyed the Arrabbiata pasta, it was fresh and delicious and spicy without leaving a long burn. The basket of bread, along with the OO and BV were a good touch. I found the space a bit tight, and the service basic-ok. The house white wine was awful, more like a sourish water than an actual wine.

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    Good solid family style Italian food, excellent and friendly service and outstanding house wine.

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    My favorite restaurant in the city. This place is amazing, the best food, service and authentic atmosphere.

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