Bright, spacious, and inviting space with a straightforward menu. We visited during their Aperitivo Hour, and tried the Pistachio Pesto burrata, both pasta options, and the tiramisu. The Pistachio Pesto burrata sparked joy; the pastas were okay (nice al dente) but the flavours didn't particularly stand out for me; the tiramisu was pillowy and not too rich, but is enough to deliver. Service was satisfactory, and the overall experience was pleasant. There's plenty of free parking available with their own lot, although the spaces are of course shared with Nemesis' and the Gallery's guests in the Pavilion. We noted on our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. Nothing complimentary was offered, which we weren't expecting or counting on - just noting it as part of the experience. Maybe I'll come back to try some of their other regular-menu items next time! read more

We went last night with my parents, and of course the building and environment does not disappoint. High ceiling, all natural lights, plants and trees inside, it's very spacious and airy. We ordered a bottle of red, the golden beets salad, meatballs, clams and mussels, burrata with tomato jam, a ragu pasta and one of the pizza with hot honey. Server is very chatty and attentive, and he's been super friendly throughout the night. Golden beets were a tad too hard for my liking, the mussels unfortunately were not fresh, it had a very fishy aftertaste. Meatballs are not bad, but I think Nonna's were better. The burrata with tomato jam really stood out amongst the appetizers. The ragu pasta is decent, didn't wow me, but I do like the interesting shape of the pasta, which makes it more chewy even though it was cooked softer than al dente. Pizza is nice, hot and ultra thin crust. We ordered the panna cotta which was a nice surprise. The chocolate shavings and pistachios add a really nice crunch to the smooth silky panna cotta. The server surprised us with his favorite dessert which is the olive oil cake. Honestly just by looking at the menu, is not something I would have ordered. But the taste was delightful, cake is light and moist, the orange flavor really came through. Many restaurants lack in the dessert department, and desserts are usually underwhelming, but this time I'm glad it ended with a bang. They're on the pricier side, as expected, so is not somewhere you can go regularly. But if there're special occasions or friend gatherings, I'd be willing to come back. With all the space they have, wish they have a dog friendly patio though. read more

Beautiful space, skylights, a big tree in the middle of the room, plants everywhere. Great service. Feels more like an Apple Store than a restaurant. Get the pasta. The spaghetti alle vongole was the best thing we ordered: tons of clams, good briny sauce, toasted breadcrumb on top. The pistachio salad was fresh and worked as a lighter side. Calamari was okay, didn't really stand out. read more

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My third time coming and I'm still as excited as my first. The menu for spring & summer has changed a bit highlighting light and refreshing appetizers. read more

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went here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it is very nicely decorated, spacious and elegant inside. we also went around the time the sun was setting so it just looked so beautiful. food wise though both pastas were a bit undercooked- maybe this is what they think al dente is but i couldn't get over it. ragu bianco was definitely better than the frutti di mare; i feel like the frutti di mare lacked the 3 dimensional flavour of the bianco. both were $35 dessert: they offer ice cream initially but make sure to ask for the tiramisu- i only knew about this because i saw the tiramisu at the other table. it was huge and it struck a balance b/w the coffee liquor and marscapone, probably the best part of the meal read more

Gigi is a restaurant that will impress you on their service, food and ambience! And the place is popular even in a weeknights! The only struggle was the parking lot - it's very busy and full. Upon arriving you step in to the large space that is shared with Nemesis coffee on the other half of the building. The restaurant has an upbeat, relaxing and romantic vibe with dim lights and energy from all the tables. Service was very friendly and attentive. Our waitress kept our waters filled continuously, checked in on us regularly and gave us recommendations for dishes that were fantastic! We ordered the pistachio pesto burrata, Luigi's Bolognese, Diavola, and Fried Cauliflower. Everything was delicious!! The pistachio pesto burrata and fried cauliflower was my favourite! And I would definitely try out their other pastas next time! Pizza was great too but if I had to choose pasta or pizza I think I would lean towards their pasta next time! read more

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I love coming here to celebrate or just for a good date night. I visited for their taste of tri-cities menu and the beef cheek ragu which you MUST order. The ragu and the tiramisu are both MUST orders if you come here. I also loved the tuna crudo that was part if the set menu. My partner said the appetizer truly left you wanting more! The ragu was perfect as always the the beef cheek just melts in your mouth. I wasn't a big fan of the gnocchi as it was too soft for my liking. I always think gnocchi has a more chewy consistency which is what I enjoy more. I wish I ordered the other pasta as part of the set menu... maybe that just means I need to go back! Behind the tiramisu is also the pistachio gelato which was very smooth and creamy and very nutty. read more

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I was hoping to love this place more than I did. The overall ambiance of the place is amazing. I love the ceiling to floor windows that make the place bright. They have a patio which is nice for the summer time. The decor is beautiful. Someone once told me that she felt like it was confusing as to which part is Gigi's and which part is Nemesis, and I got to see what this person meant when I visited. It's the same entrance for both spaces and no real signage directing people as to which side Nemesis is and which side Gigi's is. There's a vague divider separating the space but somehow it comes together in a cohesive way. Service was amazing. The staff were very wonderful and friendly. For the food, i tried the Risotto ai Funghi. One friend tried the Cacio e Pepe and another friend tried the Frutti di Mare. I got to taste the Cacio e Pepe as well. I personally preferred the risotto. Although my friend did say that the squid or the shrimp (one of them) seemed to be slightly over cooked than to her liking in the Frutti di Mare For Dessert, I got the Pistachio gelato and my friends shared the tiramisu. I loved the gelato but I wish that it had more of the pistachio flavour to it. I could barely tasted that. read more

This review is for GIGi at Pavilion where it shares the WC with Nemesis. Again, gorgeous ambience and interiors especially when the sun is out shining in the midst of summer. This place has a solarium feel especially with couple of planted trees(!!!). Nice touch. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was especially friendly and bubbly, very unusual of modern waitresses, goth and cynical. She kept on bringing us and pouring water with her smile. Food-wise, we had a 12" pizza, beef tartare, caesar salad and meat balls. Food is of high quality and good ingredients, very typical affair when you visit Italy. Authentic. Best thing is, it is an early Bday meal, pricing did not interfere with the experience or this review. Recommend read more

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I brought my parents here today to celebrate my mom's 83rd birthday and our experience was truly beyond expectation. The design of the restaurant is so bright and airy - even on a rainy day. I can imagine with the sunshine, it would be stunning!! Our server was Sheila and she was absolutely the best. She made sure everything was perfect for my mom and made our visit so very special! The food was incredibly delicious - started with original burrata with fresh focaccia bread which is definitely worth the splurge. My dad enjoyed the seafood pasta while my mom and I shared the arugula and fennel salad and the mushroom risotto. We finished off with a pistachio cherry gelato that was perfect! My mom can't stop talking about what a special day it was. Thank you Gigi's for the incredible hospitality. read more

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I had a very enjoyable dining experience here. It was hard to get a reservation but we were able to snag one for lunch at the bar. The place had a nice casual vibe to it. It felt like you were sitting outside becuse of the leafy greenery inside but it was even better and more pleasant because of the perfect temperature control. Every single person that served us was very professional. It was above and beyond of what we expected since we were seated at the bar. The food was very good. The pasta was cooked perfectly, just as good as Ask for Luigi. Overall a solid 5/5. I'm glad this place opened in Coquitlam as it needs more restaurants like this. Looking forward to going back to try their other dishes. read more

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Managed to book a reso for day 2 of grand opening week and I'm happy that it was an overall great experience for my friend and I. The front desk team graciously seated us early without a problem and our server, Ashley, was an absolute joy to chat with and helped us have an amazing, fun experience at Gigi's. THANK YOU ASHLEY!!! Once she introduced us to her favorites on the menu, we were sold and made some changes to what we picked. My friend and I shared these menu items between us: Appy = Beef Tartare Pizza = Mortadella Pasta = Ragu Bianco Dessert = Olive Oil Cake + Tiramisu The beef tartare was more on the forgettable side compared to the rest of the the yummy food that came after. It was done well though with the subtle mustard seeds mixed in, was light on the appetite and was not icy. Our server recommended the tuna crudo for the fruity elements to contrast our meal, so I'd try that next time. Our server mentioned that the pizza style served here is "Canotto" style rather than Neopolitan, meaning the crust is going to be more inflated and pillowy. She shared my same liking of checking off all the boxes for all the flavors and textures on a food, so the mortadella pizza was an easy choice to swap to with its rosemary honey, crushed pistachios and mortadella on sauce bianco. The crust of the pizza also exceeded my expectations and it was like biting into soft fluffy bread that was also not heavy at all and easy to cut through. Everything sang on this pizza and was a nice precursor to the pasta dish. The Ragu Bianco really put a bow on the meal and the choice of pasta being campanelle was a smart choice on the chef's part to me. The flavor stood out and the ingredients all worked well with each other. The beef cheeks were wonderfully stewed and tender, and already incorporated into the dish. My friend thought the dish was a little salty (possibly from the pecorino), but we both thoroughly enjoyed it otherwise. The dessert is ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE by the way, so save room for dessert. Think hand sized cubes of Tiramisu, so there is plenty to go around if you're thinking about sharing with 1 other person or even a table of 4. The olive oil cake verged less on the olive oil side for me (which I would've liked) and leaned more into the orange syrup and candied oranges that decorated it. I thought the desserts were simple and classic, but well done without bells and whistles, because they didn't need it! I will have to come back for the burrata bar as they were sold out for the day. We were told that they fly in burrata from Italy every couple days, so that makes it all the more authentic and tempts me to try it. I really appreciated the open air feel of the high ceiling and I didn't feel cramped at all. The restaurant used the space well to have as many tables as possible and the use of overhead string lights made for a very cute and unique date night ambiance when the big top lights turned off. read more

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Went here during their first few weeks of opening and the service was impeccable. I enjoyed the pizza (especially with it having funghi) as it was cheesy and the argula was a nice touch but the vodka pasta got cold super fast. One of the most gorgeous restaurants I've been to in the area. read more

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We had an amazing time checking pout Gigi's. The food is unreal and the service was so fast. The drinks here are so good too. This is an incredible addition to Coquitlam, and the location is amazing. The decor here is so nice and bright. Definitely would recommend checking this place out if you're in Coquitlam and looking for some great Italian food. read more

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checked out this michelin guide sister restaurant that recently opened in coquitlam - my OG hood as i grew up here. this will def be a staple whenever i come and visit my parents - coquitlam is starting to be cool if you've been to the nemesis in coquitlam, it's essentially right beside it. i love the black tiles and gold accents that is a complete contrast to the earthy tones (and my fav bright blue heart!) of nemesis service was great - easy check-in at reception and our server (who i did not get the name of) was super helpful. she recommended dishes and ensure that the wine i chose matched what we ordered. i had the limoncello spritz, which was perfect for the warm summer day. it was light, lemony, ice cold and fizzy! we were there for an early dinner so we managed to nab the aperitivo hour deal of 25% off a bottle of wine - we had the angelo pinot grigio and your girl loves her pinot grigios (we got a tester beforehand - i thought that was a very sweet gesture for me to try the wine before i commit to a full bottle) food wise - it was essentially carb overload because i came home and legit crashed for a 2hr nap for starters, we had the pistachio pesto burrata, the wagyu tartare and the calamari fritti. the fresh burrata def stole the show, and that pistachio pesto was to die for. you can't go wrong with wagyu - even my dad tried a little bit of it even tho he's not a big fan of raw beef. the calamari fritti wasn't as oily as some calamari can get - the other two starters were just too awesome that it overshadowed this dish. then the mains: frutti di mare, ragu blanco and the mortadella pizza. the frutti di mare was on point some may fit it too dry but my parents and i all felt that it was perfect - the uni butter coated the pasta perfectly and there's a little bit of kick that cuts the dish well. the ragu blanco - that beef cheek! both the pasta dishes had the PERFECT al dente pasta so the mortadella pizza is definitely something different (in a good way) - the rosemary honey added a bit of sweetness to count the savoury mortadella and the pistachio on the top adds crunch and nuttiness to the pizza. so...when do we go back read more

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Been there, done that! Not returning to an overpriced place. Food was just average and pasta were cold.

I went as a guest for lunch in a Monday at 11:30 with a reservation for three. The food was good but I wouldn't say it was outstanding. I didn't look at the bill. The Peroni beer was cold and refreshing. The server looked like she didn't want to be there. No smile, only a flat affect. She wasn't rude or anything like that but she could show a little enthusiasm. The place is nice and modern. The cafe next door is a separate business. The whole building is very modern and trendy. Overall 4 stars. I wouldn't necessarily hurry to go back only because I have already been there now. The food was good though. read more

I had a great experience at the sister restaurant, Ask for Luigi - so I was excited to try this new outpost! The space is beautiful, everything is well designed and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The biggest disappointment was the food, even more so when you consider the prices. It was not bad by any means, but I did not feel the love in the food. When they seated us and described that the concept is simple food with the best ingredients - that really sets up your expectations. Italian food is homey and indulgent, in the best ways, but we did not get that from the dishes we ordered. The Wagyu Tartare was a bit strange - it ate dry and the shredded parmesan did not add anything, it felt like an afterthought. The side of chips likely came out of a Lays bag. Not a $26 dish. The Ragu Bianco with beef cheek was similarly eating dry. The campanelle pasta itself was good. But the dish needed more sauce, or just olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. My partner said it tasted like it sat out for 10 minutes. Again, not what I'm paying $35 for. The whole thing felt like it was created to be an Insta-place for people that have never had good Italian food. Buzz-word ingredients, aesthetic space, but the food was a footnote. read more

I just want to preface this review by saying I lived in Italy and this is NOT authentic Italian food. We arrived at the restaurant with our reso at 7:15 and were not sat till 8pm. Yup that's right 8:00pm. The restaurant was not busy. No water offered, no nothing. It was my friends birthday celebration so we already had a bad taste in our mouths from that. We get to the table, our server was lovely despite everything else being horrible. My friends drink arrived it was bland and tasted purely of booze and artificial lemon. Yuck. Then came the food. We had olives for an appy which the manager actually dropped on the floor at our table. 20 mins later he brings us another full bowl ok great... but like? Then came what they called an authentic Italian pizza. I was honestly embarrassed for them that they put what they claimed was worth $25 in front of me. Dry, tasteless and cold. I've attached a photo of my "pizza". My friends got cacio e Pepe which they said was also tasteless bland and insanely priced at $35. My friend was given a cocktail for free from the manager after he touched the table and we told him the food and drinks were extremely underwhelming. To which he argued what authentic Italian food should look like... mind you this is a sister restaurant of a Michelin star. The cocktail was served in a cracked glass. The manager continued to make excuses table side and when we brought up experiences at competition restaurants (joeys, cactus, earls) he immediately was defensive and confrontational. He also tried to pin the reservation screw up on us. Bills came and we requested our friends food be taken care of. After all it's her birthday and so far the experience was horrible. No dice. To me - that's despicable and the least they could have done. Overall extremely negative experience we will definitely not be back. Very disappointed in the maturity level and attitude of the manager towards customers. Unprofessional and disrespectful. read more

Gigi’s - This is what a $25 pizza from there looks like. No veggies, no cheese, sauce? The crust was so soggy the deli meat slid off when picked up - Italian Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

My sister visited Gigi's during its opening week and felt there were still quite a few things to improve, so I decided to wait before trying it myself. Today, it was just my daughter and me for lunch. My daughter still prefers her favourite Italian spot, though I personally think that place has been declining in quality lately. For me, Gigi's feels like a quality restaurant. The main reason my daughter ranked the other restaurant higher is because she found Gigi's pasta "too firm." I'd describe it as properly al dente -- exactly how pasta should be cooked. She ordered Luigi's Bolognese, which had a touch of spice. I thought it was perfectly balanced, but she found it a little salty, something I honestly didn't notice. I had the Frutti di Mare. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable. Was it the best pasta I've ever had? No. But it was solid, satisfying, and worth the price. We finished with their tiramisu, which came in a generous portion. The flavours of coffee and wine were bold -- a bit too strong for my taste, but still a good dessert overall. My sister visited Gigi's during its opening week and felt there were still quite a few things to improve, so I decided to wait before trying it myself. Today, it was just my daughter and me for lunch. My daughter still prefers her favourite Italian spot, though I personally think that place has been declining in quality lately. For me, Gigi's feels like a quality restaurant. The main reason my daughter ranked the other restaurant higher is because she found Gigi's pasta "too firm." I'd describe it as properly al dente -- exactly how pasta should be cooked. She ordered Luigi's Bolognese, which had a touch of spice. I thought it was perfectly balanced, but she found it a little salty, something I honestly didn't notice. I had the Frutti di Mare. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable. Was it the best pasta I've ever had? No. But it was solid, satisfying, and worth the price. We finished with their tiramisu, which came in a generous portion. The flavours of coffee and wine were bold -- a bit too strong for my taste, but still a good dessert overall. As for the service, overall it was fine. However, after I was seated, my server didn't return for about five minutes, just wondering why it took so long to show up. Conclusion: Gigi's is a very nice restaurant, best appreciated by adults. It's absolutely kid-friendly in atmosphere, but I feel the recipes lean more toward adult palates. Conclusion: Gigi's is a very nice restaurant, best appreciated by adults. It's absolutely kid-friendly in atmosphere, but I feel the recipes lean more toward adult palates. read more

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Was such a nice restaurant. The Italian vibe is immersive and the staff were so sweet. The food was delicious as well not large portions which is kind of nice. read more

Gigi’s - Inside - Italian Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Well... It's my first time reviewing a restaurant in a while. This one got me out of retirement! Haha joking... but yeah what an absolutely amazing experience we had at Gigi's from start to finish. First off the service was amazing, the decor was modern, bright and clean and most importantly the food was top tier. To start we ordered the Kale Caesar Salad, it had kale, focaccia crouton crumbs, parmigiano reggiano and an anchovy & caper dressing, the dressing was a very light and super fresh, if you're a kale lover you'll definitely enjoy this. For the mains we ordered a Luigi's Bolognese, it came out piping hot with al dente rigatoni noodles, beef, veal, pork, & fresh parmigiano reggiano, it was sooo tasty, i'd probably come back to Gigi's just for that honestly. We also got the Alla Vodka, it also came with perfectly cooked el dente sedani rigati noodles, vodka sauce, & fresh parmigiano reggiano, it had a super velvety smooth almost sweet sauce, very yummy. We couldn't leave without trying at least one of their pizza's so we ordered the classic Margherita Pizza... just to test the waters out and see how their pizza's were tasting, it absolutely DID NOT disappoint, it had a perfectly balanced pomodoro sauce, fior di latte & basil, I think you could possibly argue that it may be the best Marg Pizza in Coquitlam? I don't know for sure yet.. but I think you should come in and try one for yourself and then you can be the judge. For dessert we ordered a Classic Tiramisu, it was spectacular and friggin' huge, it came with whipped mascarpone, nemesis coffee, cocoa powder & grappa, it was so so so good. We also ordered the Olive Oil Cake it came with orange syrup and possibly real candied oranges on top of it? I'm not entirely sure what it was but it was fire nonetheless! So in conclusion I would say Gigi's by Ask For Luigi was a huge success. I hope it stays in the area for a while. We need more places like this in Coquitlam. Try your best to come out and support places like this. It's very good and they deserve to succeed. I'm not sure if this was a soft opening or if they're actually fully open but yeah I fully enjoyed my dining experience tonight. One pro tip i'd make to anyone thinking about trying Gigi's is to definitely book a reservation on Open Table because they are extremely busy. Peace out Yelpers, good to be back! read more

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visited @iheartgigis to explore their menu and left a bit unsatisfied. service was great so no qualms there by any means. the music was blaring during the day so a conversation with my mom felt like we were in a club seating also felt tight so if you needed a mobile aid I can't imagine having to go by the tables without bumping into something. we had a navigation aid and it was difficult for me to safely and calmly lead my mom to our seat and to the bathrooms without coming in to contact with another table. the calamari for happy hour came in at $15 and the portion felt small. most of the dishes, while "family style" and encouraged to share, were on the smaller side yet yielded a high price. the pastas range from $30-$35 and were just OK in our opinion. we felt the flavouring was a bit flat. there was a decent amount of seafood but portion in general was small. the pizza was a delicious bite and while we added burrata - we definitely felt the price point when the bill came. the space is beautifully open and lit and I'm sure fantastic for date night but it comes with a price tag. read more

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Love the location of this restaurant. The pasta and pizza are amazing! However, our server made several mistakes in our order - we ordered 2 pizzas and 2 pasta and we ended up with 3 pasta and 1 pizza so we had to order and additional one. He also made a mistake with out drinks. read more

Came here with high expectations as it looked really good online. I will start by saying that both the decor and the food were excellent. The service was the reason why I am giving 3 stars. I will preface this by saying that I usually don't care that much about service as long as I get my food fast. When we arrived to the restaurant (without a reservation) we were told that it would be a 10 minute wait for the patio. Perfectly understandable as it was pretty busy. Another party arrived right after us and were told the same thing. As we chatted to the other party in the waiting area, they ended up being seated first after about 10 minutes. We then had to wait another 10 minutes until we were seated at our table. After we were finally seated, despite the many servers walking around, we sat for another 10 minutes before our server came to pour us some water and take our order. After that amount of time waiting, I was not too keen about hearing how the burrata is flown in fresh from Italy every 2 days. The server then proceeded to refill our water glasses right to brim so that there was no way to drink it without spilling it on the table. As someone with more limited means, spending $150 on a dinner is a splurge, so I found my experience dining at Gigi's to be disappointing because of the service. Probably won't be back. read more