My second visit to Fiorino, and honestly, I left feeling a little disappointed. The first tim came, the food was decent but nothing particularly memorable. This time, unfortunately, I found it even less impressive. We tried three cocktails, and they were all pretty average. They have an entire page dedicated to Negronis, so I was excited to try the Watermelon Negroni. However, I could barely taste any watermelon at all. I think the idea is that the watermelon ice cube slowly melts into the drink, but by the time I finished it, there still wasn't much watermelon flavor. The whiskey cocktail was also quite underwhelming. Food-wise, the Apricot Salad was probably my favorite. It had a caramelized sweetness that made it feel almost more like a dessert than a salad, but it was still refreshing and enjoyable. The Wagyu Meatball, on the other hand, was quite dry. It was very different from the meatballs I'm used to having served in a rich sauce. For the main course, we had the brie-filled pasta with Argentinian shrimp. It was okay overall, but the pasta itself felt slightly undercooked. The biggest disappointment was the dessert -- a traditional Italian lemon and white chocolate dessert. Unfortunately, the lemon flavor tasted very artificial and almost like a strong lemon extract, which made it difficult to enjoy. read more

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We went to Fiorino for my birthday dinner. Got the amazing aesthetic corner seat. The inside was quite busy, bustling with people and Italian country decor was in every wall. We got the Gnochetti and the Pollo ala diavola and negroni (both virgin and alcoholic). The gnochetti was super creamy, melts in the mouth and quite filling. But the absolute star of the show was the chicken! OH MY GOD!!! I've never had such a good sauce it was absolutely fingerlicking. The negronis were decent, the virgin one was pretty good though! Still dreaming of the chicken. Will go back again! read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I would reccomend coming here during happy hour for appetizers and desserts. The main wasn't nothing special it actually left me feeling nauseous. For appetizers we ordered the Frito misto which was delicious Deep fried seafood coated in semolina, we enjoyed with the delicious dipping sauce. For main we ordered the pasta fungi caciao e pepe this made me feel nauseous, it was bland tasting and the pasta was too chewy and aldente felt a little undercooked. We also ordered the house bread which was delicious but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the strawberry cheesecake with meringue dollops, huge portion and it was delicious. read more

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We had lunch at Fiorino, a nice italian restaurnt on the edge of chinatown in Vancouver. This restaurant servies sandwiches and a small selection of pasta for lunch, and switches to a more pasta focused menu for dinner. I came here for lunch and ordered a sandwich with a glass of wine (3oz for 1$ per oz). Overall the experience was great! The sandwich featured a 18 mo. aged prosciutto and a beet paste, and it was unique and delicious. The homemade schiacciata had a very nice fluffy texture. Would recommend! read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had a lovely evening at Fiorino's. It is on the edge on Chinatown on E. Georgia St. We were able to find street parking for a reasonable cost. The restaurant is very cozy and has nice high ceilings, but it is not noisy. We were warmly greeted at the door and shown to a window seat. We were there during happy hour so we were able to enjoy the house wine for $1.00 a oz. This is fortunate as the wine prices are astronomical. The cheapest bottle of wine is $72.00 so if you are a wine drinker you will definitely be supporting customers who do not drink. The corkage fee is $35.00 for BYOB. I did not get our servers name but the service was very good. We shared the oven baked bread to start. The bread is amazing. It is a very generous serving of nice crusty strips like focaccia served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I'm not fond of the vinegar and oil so I requested a dish of butter instead and they accommodated me. Dishes are shared so they are brought to the table as they are ready and may not arrive at the same time. We shared the gnocceti with fennel sausage and the roasted half chicken with broccolini and fingerling potatoes. The servings were generous and the food delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the white meat was nice and moist and the skin crispy. The lemon sauce complimented the chicken nicely. It was a lovely evening. The restaurant has a relaxing feel, cozy and not too loud so you are able to enjoy a conversation with your companion. Good food, fair prices, good service. We'll return. The only negative for us was the high wine prices. I deducted a star because of the wine prices read more

Love this place. Not only did I get to spend my actual birthday dinner at this cozy, romantic and intimate place, but I got to spend it with my favourite person. The food was epic and reasonably priced. I understand why it is a Michelin recommended place. The portion sizing is fairly generous and the ingredients are fresh! I savored and appreciated each bite. The salad was very fresh and tasty and the octopus and pork dish was a nice follow-up. The branzino was excellent and my favourite. I was full after sharing 3 dishes. The drinks are also reasonable and I am tempted to try their negroni next time. The service was okay and overall, I would say the food was the best part! read more

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This is a cute little Italian place in Chinatown. They were have a happy hour where their house wines were $1 an ounce. The staff was very friendly in accommodating us with our luggage. read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The Bib Gourmand was well deserved. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we stepped in. The service was amazing throughout. They even recommended food spots and watering holes when they were told we were visiting the city. Checking in on us regularly in case we needed anything. My Negroni Clasico was one of the best iterations I can remember. Kudos to the bartender. The seafood pasta done with squid ink was excellent. Clams cooked just right, the flavor of the sea was incorporated throughout. Like the salty savoriness of the pancetta. Tiramisu was top notch, finished with a cherry glaze. read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was looking for a place to have lunch with friends. One of them wanted Italian, and found this place has a Michelin Bib Gourmand, so thought it was worth trying. We had reservations on a weekday, but they weren't necessary. It was quiet. It's in an older space in Chinatown, so you can feel the history in the space. I was able to try the following: - Paccheri al Ragù di Cinghiale - Good. Cooked al dente, and the sauce was quite good. Portion-wise, I think it seemed the smallest of the pasta dishes. - Nduja e Speck Carbonara - Good. Of the three pastas, this felt the most hearty, so if you really want feel full after, this is the one to get. - Spaghetti all'astice - Good. The layers of lobster flavour really highlights the dish. - Fritto Misto - Good. Better to think of this as an appetizer, because it was small, but lightly fried and well seasoned. Service was standard. Overall, the food was fine. If I was in the area and wanted pasta, I wouldn't mind stopping by again. read more

Fiorino - Paccheri al Ragu di Cinghiale - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Everything at Fiorino is Fantastic, service, food, ambience was awesome. Worth flying there to eat.

After a lacklustre visit of Commercial Drive on Italian Day, we decided to go to Fiorini instead. Overall, pleasantly surprised by the food items, would say it's pretty different compared to your standard pasta and pizza offerings (more so tapas style) Arancini ($16) 7/10 As someone who dislike arancini, this was actually well done, pretty juicy and the red roasted pepper helps make the taste less monotonous Pulpo e Nduja ($29) 6.5/10 Pretty good though I felt like both octopus and pork belly would have been better if grilled longer. Appreciate the unique combination. Coccoli e Prosciutto ($28) 7/10 First time trying something like this. The dough almost tastes like a lighter, fluffier doughnut? The prosciutto got a bit overwhelming at the end, whereas I felt like they didn't give us enough ricotta. Cappeletti Tirolessi ($28) 7.5/10 A nice spring-summer pasta dish. Love the peas and the goat cheese filling Formaggi e Salumi for 2 ($26) 6.5/10 A little bit too heavy on the meat side, though quality is much better than the average deli I've tried in Vancouver. Would've prefer more Italian cheese instead tbh. read more

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Wow. Service is incredibly friendly. I loved our server he was kind and knowledgeable. I got an aperol spritz and a affogato for drinks. The Aperol Spritz was a WIN. It was delicious. Not in the location you expect but it's the home feeling Italian experience everyone deserves. We also got the gnocchiti and the ribs. They were both delicious and traditional in their own way. To finish off we got the Nonna's recipe for Tiramisu. If you don't try it youre really missing out on an incredible experience. read more

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We shared 2 sandwiches. I little pricey (I think not out of line) but BOTH were probably the best sandwiches I've had in years. I dreamt abut the pork belly one the next night! Really nice venue, classy, and genuine staff. We didn't even do the wine but I sense that is also a strength there. I'll be back. read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fiorino is a quaint little Italian Eatery in the heart of Chinatown, but don't be fooled by the humble build of this restaurant - This is a place full of personality and has a spot on the Michelin Guide as one of 2023's Vancouver Bib Gourmand Restaurants (good food at moderate prices). I decided to come in late night on the last night of DineOut and my expectations were high but to my initial disappointment, they had already sold out of the braised short rib that I wanted to try. However, the waitress explained that the DineOut menu was not too far off in terms of value and food portions compared to à la carte (ie. Better ingredients for à la carte and bigger portions). We decided to order from the regular menu and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! Appetizer: Beef Carpaccio $26 - A really great carpaccio for the price. The meat was plentiful and thick and I love good old classic carp with generously distributed cheese. The red wine mayonnaise was a beautiful touch of acidity to the thickness of the meat and the side crostini's for crunch factor were a hit with the bf. They bring extra crostini's as well so don't worry if you find the initial amount too little! Mains: Pappardelle Ripiene $38 - The waitress explained that this was similar to the DineOut option except the pasta on this one is house-made and there is added black truffle on top. I would say this dish will only be loved if you are an intense mushroom lover because besides the nice texture of the house parpadelle, you're getting 98% mushroom flavours. Carnivorous Rex aka bf did not appreciate the lack of protein but I found the dish quite pleasant! I'm not sure if it was $38 pleasant but it was surprisingly filling. Osso Buco e Polenta $36 - The veal shank (otherwise described as a better cut of the short rib) was a fall-off-the-bone experience with bone marrow to be finished off (greatly appreciated by the bf) paired with an interesting and pleasant crispy polenta. The sauce was rich and tasty and the holy grail of all compliments - not too salty!! I usually find non-Asian cuisines can't hit my desired flavour profiles due to too much salt and lack of actual flavour but the veal shank was delicious and satisfying for its nature. The bf actually complimented this dish as well and that is high praise considering nothing usually impresses him unless its excellently-cooked steak! Dessert: Tiramisu $12 - Finally the spotlight of the night and my favourite non-Asian dessert.....Tiramisu. My requirements for an amazing tiramisu definitely include very well dipped lady fingers (I need that DEEP espresso flavour) and thick but light creamy mascarpone, and emphasis and stress on the fact that it cannot be too sweet. Yes, this tiramisu hits the spot. I'm not sure if it beats my all time favourite at Bruno but it did everything it needed to do to finish my meal off. Lastly, we ended up spending about the same amount as if we did DineOut (and we were probably more satisfied too). Service was great (mise en place on point!) and I really appreciated that the waitress comped our dessert as she saw how disappointed I initially was about not being able to do DineOut. It's gestures like these that make me feel appreciated as a diner. Nonetheless, the experience itself really proved that with or without DineOut, Fiorino is a sure vote of mine. :) read more

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I really enjoyed the octopus dish, and the pasta I ordered. I forgot what the name was, but it was a pasta that was stuffed with potato and had prawns served with it (I included the photo in my review)! I also loved my drink! I got a Hugo spritz! My servers were very nice and attentive, and I loved the happy hour deals!! The aesthetic is perfect for a cute solo, friend, or romantic date. I loved the open window vibe, it was super bright and trendy inside. read more

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Amazing experience here at fiorino! They market themselves as italian street style food, but let me tell you the cuisine here, reigns supreme! We started with the house bread...( not free) but oh so good. Tender on the inside and nice crisp outer layer. Complimented with quality evoo and balsamic glaze. Next was the ribs. Their roasting technique was superb. Tuscan roasted ribs with rosemary rock salt, served with a side of smoked cherry sauce. The ribs were succulent and fall of the bone, but had a crispy outer texture. The smoked cherry sauce elevated its flavour profile to new heights. Another winner was the squid ink ravioli pasta with brown butter sauce and poached lobster, served with lobster bisque. Amazing, amazing, amazing! The bisque was very rich and the ravioli was cooked to perfection. Each bite brought the freshness of the sea and highlighted the robust flavours of the squid ink. Also had generous portions of lobster pieces. Wow! For dessert, we had the tiramisu! A huge serving of a classic italian dessert. It was made fresh. You can tell it wasnt sitting in a fridge for days. You could taste the espresso and the mascarpone. So good! Just like in italy. Ambiance was great as well. Nice cozy mood lighting. Very intimate and great date idea. Service was quick and efficient. Server very attentive and on the ball with water refills and drink orders. Place was sparkling clean, including the washrooms. Will repeat for sure. Want to try their lunch offerings like the sandwiches. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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Make a reservation online! Plenty of street parking available. I went with a friend at 8pm on a Saturday night and it was busy! Outdoor, indoor and bar seating available. Service was a bit spotty the night we came but I think they were understaffed. Drinks took a while and my friend didn't get the drink she ordered so they had to remake it. Staff were super nice though. Food. Y'all. The food was incredible. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu but we went with 4 dishes: Arancini, Coccoli e Prosciutto, Gnocchetti (the best) and Rosticciana (ribs-yum). So soooo good! Each dish was brought out one at a time which I appreciated so I could savor each one. Damn. I am from out of town and I can't wait to come back in the future. read more

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Ninety min wait at Phnom Penh lead us down the block to Fiorino. I've heard rumblings abt this spot, saw the sandwich board for happy hour specials and open patio seating. Sold. Table for four at one of the booths inside (for the AC). The server mentioned our table is meant for a reso at seven so we had only about an hour but they'll try to figure things out. Never ended up being asked to moved. Pros: - The fried pizza dough balls with prosciutto platter. Delicious and generous serving size - Super cute decor and high vaulted ceilings with loads of natural lighting - Friendly staff, chatty and inquisitive - Reasonable pricing and lots of options for happy hour read more

Fiorino - Fried pizza dough balls with prosciutto and whipped cheese spread. - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Finally tried out fiorino for some Italian food in Chinatown! Got seated promptly for two for a late dinner. They recommended 3-4 plates to share between two. We got the arancini ($15) to start. Three balls over a really yummy hazelnut pesto. Great crunch and loved the cheese inside. Next up - the ravioli ($26). It was just okay. The squid ink ravioli was chewy and I didn't get a lot of seafood flavor. Wish there was more ravioli on the plate as well. Finally - the rosticciana braised ribs ($26). These were really good and came with a great sauce. Meat just fell off the bone! Again, wish portion was a bit bigger. read more

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I've been hearing a lot of good things about this place and saw the cute outdoor patio they had up in the summer. When a friend reached out to meet up in DT, I suggested Fiorino. Looked on their website for a 5:45pm reservation for a Friday night. They didn't have an open slot but the website did say to call or email if there were no openings available so I did. I received a reply back within 1 business day and they were kind enough to accommodate us for the time slot we wanted. When I arrived, the restaurant was less than half full but it was early in the evening. I was seated at a cute corner table beside the bar and the hostess informed me there was still a few minutes left to order the Happy Hour drinks specials. For some reason, their Happy Hour food menu runs from 3pm to 5pm but their drinks from 3pm to 6pm - interesting. Once my friend arrived, our server came by with water and made a few suggestions saying the plates are small and made for sharing. I discovered that my friend actually wasn't the biggest Italian food fan (crazy, I know!) so I suggested we order two mains to share and can order more if needed. My friend agreed so he ordered the Agnolotti and I went with the Gnocchetti. Both pasta dishes were $28 each. We shared both dishes and they were definitely a smaller portion than most Italian joints. The Agnolotti filling of butternut squash and chestnut filling was delicious - nice texture and complimentary flavours. I didn't taste the truffle in its sauce and found the sauce a little too watery for my liking but it did taste good. The pasta was a bit doughy so while the filling was divine, the pasta flour shell didn't quite do it for me. The gnocchetti was made of tiny little gnocchi coated with a wild boar ragú. The ragu was simply divine and the little pieces of gnocchi had a nice chewy texture and eating them didn't make you feel super full of bloated carbs. My friend said he avoids gnocchi but it was simply the best he has ever had and really enjoyed it. I loved the dish as well and would highly recommend! A cute Italian joint with a cozy ambiance in a neighbourhood that needs more gems like Fiorino. I felt safe walking from the Main Street Science World SkyTrain station alone to the restaurant and had my work laptop and large purse with me so not sure what some other Yelp reviews of the neighbourhood is complaining about but as a born and breed Vancouverite I might have a different perspective than others. Would definitely visit again and bring other friends to sample more delicious dishes. Hopefully in warmer weather so we can sit out on the cute patio. read more

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Mangiare! Right off the bat - I've written about this neighbourhood in previous reviews & I would be doing a disservice to all if I didn't forewarn anyone coming down here. Let's not beat around the bush - it's in the news daily! Just type in 'DTES' Vancouver, in the Google. This area is definitely not for the faint of heart! A cross between the Walking Dead & your worst nightmare as you mingle with zombies - I kid you not! It takes having big tennis balls these days to open & run a business down here. Ok now to Fiorino - what a delight, a real 'diamond in the rough' for sure. I love the layout & spaciousness inside. The decor transcends one into an Italian villa. The relaxing patio outside can be a challenge unless you don't mind getting hit up on for change, while sipping red wine & trying to eat. I had the Polpette d'Agnello (Lamb meatballs) & an Affogato. Santa Maria both were excellent! Take transit or uber to get here. Leave your car at home & hence you've prevented your rear passenger window from being smashed, to break in & steal the bag of Cheetos laying on the back seat. Fiorino has been open for a year - why am I only discovering it now!?! Come for a taste of Italy, in Chinatown. Arrivederci. read more

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This review will be about Fiorino's lunch menu only. Their schiacciata sandwiches are on the pricey side, but as long as the ingredients are good quality and tasty, it's worth it to me. My first experience was pretty good, but the second and third were just okay. Because of this, I don't think I will be in any rush to order from them again. The first time, I ordered the preferita and delicata sandwiches. They were really good, especially the preferita. The mushroom crema is very tasty and almost truffle-like. The prosciutto flavour was overpowered by the mushroom, but I didn't mind. The bread was crispy with salt on top, overall a good match to the sandwich. I preferred this one over the delicata, which was also good (and I think no longer available as I check the menu when writing this review). The sandwiches are a good size and great for sharing. I also ordered their arugula salad, which sadly did not come with any parm - which was the main reason I ordered it. When I called to let them know (I had a takeout order), they said next time I could eat-in and order that dish with 20% off. I have not taken them up on it. The second time, I ordered the diavola and Michelangelo. These were just okay, but the bread was good. The diavola is spicy and there was a meat spread to complement the fillings. I added extra meat for the Michelangelo but didn't feel like there was much more than the usual portion. The Michelangelo is on the sweeter side, because of the honey I guess. They also switched their salad to "tricolore" instead of the one with parmesan. The third time, I ordered the preferita again as that was my favourite of the 4 I tried. I got extra meat as well, and again I didn't notice a big difference from regular meat. Also, for some reason it didn't taste as good as the first time. TL;DR: In order from favourite to least favourite sandwich, I would go with the preferita, delicata, diavola, then the Michelangelo. Skip the extra meat. The lemon Italian soda was much better than the blood orange Italian soda (too bitter). Due to the downhill experience, I don't know if I would order from them again any time soon. However, good to try at least once, for the preferita sandwich and lemon Italian soda. read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 I came here with my family to celebrate my birthday and made a reservation well on advance. If you plan on coming here during weekends I definitely recommend making one as well because they book up quite fast! For the menu, the plates are meant to be share-style and the menu isn't huge, especially if you have any dietary restrictions. Luckily, the waitress was super nice and allowed me to customize my pasta a bit given that I'm vegetarian (I got the gnocchi with spicy red sauce). I've heard the brick chicken is a must get for meat eaters as well. As for ambiance, the restaurant is nice but can get a bit noisy when full. Overall I enjoyed this spot! read more

We had: -The Carpaccio (26$): IMHO this was my absolute favourite dish, and writing about it makes my mouth water. The flavour profile almost reminds me of the Kissa Tanto carne cruda (I guess to the extent that it's raw beef w/shaved cheeses on top served with something friend/crunchy ha). The ingredients, in and of themselves, were sublime. What immediately comes to mind-other than the excellent melt-in-your mouth beef-was the shaved aged cheese on top, as well as the pine nuts, adding a delectable nutty flavour. Additionally, it was pleasantly light, but still filling to a certain degree. If you come and have to pick one thing to try, I would definitely recommend this one. -Arancini (15$): This was also delicious. That being said the Gorgonzola flavour was on the stronger side (as is to be expected for such an aromatic cheese) and as such it was a bit difficult to parse out individual flavours and elements of this dish. Namely the artichoke was almost imperceptible. Hard to go wrong when something is fried and cheesy though. -Coccoli e Prosciutto (28$): At first I was sceptical when I read "deep fried dough" because I am not a doughnut gal and the description was giving me doughnut vibes. Couldn't be further from the truth though. This dish was extremely filling and definitely on the heavy side, but as you're eating it you don't quite notice because the "deep fried dough" is lovely and has a quite agreeable texture. And once again, the quality of the ingredients shines through with this dish, because albeit being rather simple it was tasty. I must say in terms of flavour complexity it may have been a bit lacking. The prosciutto being salty obviously added a bit of "spice", but I almost wish the cheese had been a Camembert or something with an extra "oumf". -Rosticciana (Half-rack: 28$, Full-rack: 52$): We got the full rack (will be posting a photo so only mentioning this fact for reference). The cooking of these was perfect. They slid off the bone, they were soft-borderline melting. That being said, I have to say that the smoked cherry glaze was a bit too salty/smoky for my liking, and the ribs were borderline (and I never thought I'd hear myself say this) too rich/fatty. Maybe the appetizers contributed to this, but I only found myself being able to eat a single rib. If you order this I definitely recommend ordering much lighter/less oily fare as an accompaniment/appetizer. -Gnochetti (31$): This was yummy. The fennel sausage added a nice salty kick. The cheese was chef's kiss. -Tiramisu (12$): Very yummy. Sometimes tiramisus are served w/ too mucho alcohol (ex: Marsala wine/amaretto), but this one was perfect (and if it contained alcohol, I didn't taste it, which I'm happy about). Additionally, sometimes the ladyfingers aren't sufficiently soaked to my liking, but once again they were to my liking in this one. Additionally, the Amarena cherries added a surprising respite to cut through the flavours (I ended up kind of thinking of them as almost ginger/palate cleansers while eating). Overall, this restaurant made me remember why I love eating, and I definitely recommend checking it out. The ingredients were quality, and the preparation of these dishes was well-thought out and executed. read more

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Food was good, ambiance was nice and cozy. We came around 3 PM so it was very quiet. The sandwich was delicious, I'd say the pasta tasted like something I could maybe make at home. read more

Part II- dinner menu Ordered: Patate Arrosto Polpo Frito Misto Gnocchi Great vibe at night. Bar busy serving cocktails, house white wine superb for the price. Potatoes appetizer was fluffy and moist with a nice thin crispy crust, perfectly cooked Gotta be the best Gnocchi i ever had, perfect match with the boar ragu. Octopus tenderly cooked paired with tasty pistachio sauce which didn't overwhelm the delicate taste of the octopus. Seafood was lightly battered and cooked to perfection to preserve the flavors of the seafood/vegetables (squid, shrimp, onions, peppers, etc) Top all this off with a flavorful serving of pistachio ice cream for dessert Both lunch & dinner very enjoyable, especially with Gio's friendly knowledgeable menu explanations and his obvious passion shines through. read more

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Fiorino, Italian Street Food quietly opened in October in Chinatown. Tuscan tapas/shared plates and wine/cocktails swirling with a minimalist Italian decor in a heritage building is a welcome concept in YVR. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. Seating is in 4 sections: bar, lounge, long table and booths. My friend and I sat in the lounge with the table next to the big window for dinner. The house wine from Italy was a good paring for the 5 shared plates. My favourite was the Beef Carpaccio (so tender and just melts in your mouth), Lamb Meatballs with the vibrant and delicious salsa verde and the traditional Tuscan tomato soup and awesome side bread. The Fritto Misto and Gnocchi were ok and not my highlight. I really wanted the Polpo but was informed it was just sold out at 6:40pm. We were full but couldn't leave without having the Tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu is the best in the city. The tiramisu could easily drag me back there for all kinds of reasons. I will definitely be back and very soon. read more

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Service was good, seating was comfortable and not noisy. Food was better than average, all 4 in our party were pleased.

Had a bad experience and gave it another try after receiving a GC from them. Ordered arancini- under seasoned, mid. Salad with radicchio and pistachios- fail. Why would you have soft lettuces with firm radicchio and a heavy, creamy dressing? The whole thing was a textural mess. Lastly, the ravioli with beet, gorgonzola and supposed to be brown butter. Too many flavours and none stood out except occasional gorgonzola. No discernible brown butter flavour either and pasta seemingly cooked without salt and never used in the entire dish. No one EVER asked how the food was or I would have told them- unimpressive. Reviews on OT say going down hill and would agree. Was good years ago, now I won't go again. I make better food and so do many restaurants. read more

New menu and patio! Drinks: Lavanda - 7/10 - Lavender is really tricky flavour wise to get right. Like with anything floral (rose and lavender especially) it can taste like soap if there's too much. This drink had the PERFECT amount where the lavender and vanilla flavours really came through. It was very similar to a whisky sour with a bit of citrusy foam on top. Wonderfully made, just not to my taste Aperol Spritz - 8.5/10 - a classic done very well. They also make an incredible Nigroni. See my previous review of them. Food: Albacore Tuna - 9/10 - delicious tuna with a passion fruit purée, yam, capers, and red onion. It was a delicious and Savoury start to the meal Lamb Sausage Gnocchetti - 10/10 - fresh Gnocchetti that are amazingly soft with a very fennel forward lamb sausage cream sauce. My partner was literally scraping the bowl clean Agnello - 9.5/10 - Lamb sirloin, roasted fingerling potatoes and cherry tomatoes, with a Tuscan salad verde. The Lamb was a little rare which was delicious with the herby salsa verde. The tomatoes added the vibrant sweetness, the herbs in the salsa added the freshness, which paired perfectly with the earthiness of the Lamb and the carmelization of the potatoes Desserts: Torta all'olio - 10/10 - Orange Olive oil cake with gelato and Almond crumbles. The slightly bitter baked orange in and on the cake was such a great compliment to the orange syrup and the gelato Affogato - 10/10 - an Italian staple. In previous posts I've mentioned the coffee wasn't to my palate. This was EXACTLY to my tastes. Incredibly flavourful, rich, and full bodied. With almond biscotti and vanilla gelato, it was a perfect end to an amazing meal Taste - 9/10 Plating - 10/10 - everything was beautifully prepared and presented, with obviously a lot of though behind it Decor - 9/10 - a very nice patio on a quiet side street in Vancouver on a sunny day. You can't ask for more Overall: 9.33/10 read more

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Went with a group of friends for dinner and our overall experience was good. We got five dishes to share, and my favourite was the Gnocchetti, followed by Cappelletti Tirolesi, then Sformato di Zucchine, Polpo e Nduja (texture of the octopus was good and flavour was not bad overall, just not that unique, plus the portion size was small), and Arancini (just ok for me but my friends enjoyed it). Gnocchetti had a very nice texture. The flavour combination of potatoes, sausage, parmigiano reggiano and chilli flakes was simple yet delicious. Cappelletti Tirolesi was really tasty too, and I like how the Cappelletti's skin is on the thinner side. Yum. Sformato di Zucchine exceeded my expectations. The zucchini souffle was light, fluffy, flavourful, and goes really well with the parmesan crisp (chilli oil added a nice kick to the dish). Service was ok. We made a reservation but still had to wait a little. Understandable since it's a busy restaurant. Just a note that it is quite loud (either from the music or other people talking), so not ideal if you're looking for a quiet place to hang out, but I didn't mind the noise at all. I would definitely be back again for their lunch menu! read more

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Every bite from this restaurant was amazing! I will definitely come back to try the other dishes. The ribs were falling off the bone and the sauce was so good! The wait for the food was a little long though but the taste of the food made up for it! read more

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One of the best sandwiches I've had in Vancouver. And yes I did have a few sandwiches in Florence at "All'Antico Vinaio" this past May. Had the Bacco today, steak sandwich with seared tenderloin, red wine mayonnaise, buffalo Glera cheese, arugula and caramelized onions. The steak was well marinated, soft and juicy. I was surprised there was fair amount of meat (though it is a 21$ sandwich). Cheese and greens were a bit less (I personally would have liked a bit more of these fillings and don't think it would detract from the aroma of the steak). The bread I'm pretty sure was freshly baked, and similar to the one I had in Florence it was a nice crunchy top, soft inner texture that can't be found anywhere else in town. I'm happy the sandwich wasn't over salted, a lot of the salt is actually on top of the bread so you could always make adjustments yourself if you please. I'll be back to try other offerings. read more

Fiorino - Bacco- must try! - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The atmosphere in this place is wowza very sexy and fun. I got too high to remember the cheese and meat platter but the tiramisu is actually to die for. And the staff is awesome and excused my glassy eyes and strange demeanor read more

What a gem in Chinatown! From the bread/balsamic, to the chicken, and seafood, we were blown away by how delicious every dish was. The restaurant was clean, not very busy, and cute. We were able to find seats quickly at 6pm on a weekday. read more

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tho this was an instagram giveaway prize - all my opinions are unbiased! 1st foodie grp dinner with s and a - part of the lunar new year celebration! we were lucky enough to find parking right in front of the restaurant. the place is spacious, retro and perfect for gatherings - whether that be a date or just a get-together. check-in was a breeze - the usual vaccine passport etc. we started off with happy hour - prosecco bottle for $30 you can't go wrong with that! jamie was our server for the night after mitchel helped with the giveaway bit. jamie was attentive and helpful - def didn't do the awk "how's the first few bites" check when we were mid bite. we did grab the formaggi e salumi (charcuterie board basically) and the carpaccio. both were good but the dinner items def WOW'd us. after the prosecco was done, s had the house red and a order the aperol spritz on hh. i had the franco's cicchetto - bad move cuz it was gin AND limoncello but hey for science! we also learned a fun fact frm jamie - traditionally aperol spritz had olives as a garnish! now for dinner, we did go a little crazy but we were hungry! we had the patate arrosto - the roasted garlic aioli was def the showstopper in this dish. the potatoes were nicely roasted and soft in the inside. next up is the coccoli and prosciutto - stuff that deep fried dough with all the goodies and you have an euphoric mixture of delicious in your mouth. jamie gave us that pointer as well! the gnocchi was soft and pillowy - it was good but paled in comparison with the other dishes. last but not least, the polpo - the octopus was roasted and charred to perfection yet it was still tender. the pistachio sauce added a nice creamy nutty taste to the dish. there are still other items to try and you bet i'm coming back for more! read more

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Dine out Vancouver is back and their $45 menu is quite the taste test. The menu itself portion wise is not the biggest, so don't expect a big portion. * Soup ~ it was delicious, super tomato and smooth and creamy. The bread paired with it was delicious and so good! 8/10. * Salad ~ this was well worth the portion biggest thing we got portion wise. Loads of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grapes and onions. It was a good contrast of flavour. The sweet grapes balanced the dressing from the salad. 9/10. * Pappardelle ~ SOOO GOOD. Portion was super small but it was phenomenal the boar meat was good and perfect Al dente pasta. 100% recommend adding the burrata on top $8 add on but so worth it! 10/10. * Squid steak ~ sooo small not worth it the flavours were good but it was so tiny and small portion it was so not worth the $45. It was also not consistently seasoned throughout some were flavourful and some bites were bland. 3/10. * Tiramisu ~ super creamy and loads of Crema. I wish it had more lady fingers because it lacked texture. 3/10. read more

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Food was good, nothing to rave about. I thought the carpaccio and arancini were great starter choices. The crudo was really nice, the passion fruit was a nice touch. The octopus was quite chewy and not very flavourful. Enjoyed the gnochetti it had a good kick to it. The ribs were cooked well, the sauce really added to it. Ambiance wise it's a nice restaurant, the bar is decorated nicely. The service was very basic, we were not sure who our waiter was as multiple people would come by and drop or pick things up but was fine. One of the waitresses had an interesting attitude... read more

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We came here for lunch on a Saturday and got seated right away by a friendly host/server. I got the tomato soup with focaccia and my partner got the prosciutto sandwich. I definitely had order envy but my soup was really perfect for the cold weather. The bread served on the side was honestly even more of a highlight than the soup as it was so rich in flavour (buttery even though I don't imagine they made it with butter) and well seasoned. The portion size of the soup itself could have been bigger though as it was practically like I just had bread with dip lol. The interior is larger than it looks on the outside and is nicely renovated! I'll have to return to try dinner another day. read more

Fiorino - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Friendly and welcoming with knowledgeable staff and food that is amazing lunch or dinner you can't miss when you go to Fiorino