We visited Bar Corso during happy hour. It was nice ambience and service was very good…read more What we ordered: Crostini - Wagyu(Wagyu tartar Smoked bone marrow emulsion, onion ash and pickles) Tonnato(Confit Albacone tunnel belly Fried capers) Stacciatella(house stracciatella, balsamic,Perl's and basil) Tapenade(olive, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and Calabrian chill) Wagyu was the best. It was full of flavor and wagyu was tender. Great item. Tonnato was also good. Very solid item. I did not have stacciatella. Tapenade was sour side, with strong olive and roasted pepper flavors stand out. Vongole(savory clams, fermented Taragu mares chilli white wine and parsley, squid ink linguine) Highlight! Clam and Vongole sauce were very delicious! Squid ink linguine was also good. It was good to have sauce with bread. Bistecca(Babette steak, Amaro jus, garlic scapes, frisee and hazelnuts) This item was also very delicious. Medium rare steak was tender(a bit chewy) the garlic scapes, hazelnut and frisée combination was excellent. i really enjoyed having together with meat. Overall, I really liked this restaurant. I would like to visit late night next time.

What a lovely discovery. I had walked by this place a number of times and never stopped. Foolish…read moremistake! Four of us went for dinner and had the tasting menu. We weren't sure what to expect especially because the price was so reasonable. The food was absolutely delicious. Each course was innovative and delicious. The service was fantastic. Finn and our waitress both made it a memorable experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. Highly recommend.

5 pintxos for $32. We shared a plate of 5 + a slice of tortilla and that was enough for 2, athough…read morewe were not very hungry. It is a tapas bar, limited options. They have 8 kinds of pintxos, cheese, charcuterie, and some side dishes. So for a light dinner or pre dinner, this is a good place. It's casual so don't expect fancy service. Staff is nice and welcoming. They had live music (Spanish guitar soloist) which was a nice touch. Rating is more like 3.5, food and value is ok, but venue and ambiance is one of a kind.

The last time I had visited La Boqueria was during its soft opening, which seems like so many years…read moreago but I'm very glad to say that i was able to come back post-lockdown for another unforgettably great meal! We had begun our night at Bar Gobo and just was not feeling it, so we decided to come to La Boqueria instead for dinner. We were able to get a table right away with a quick phone call, and they saved us a table upon our arrival! We mainly came here for wine and the delicious Pintxos, and between the two of us we shared a bottle of the Blasted Church Hatfields Fuse, and a platter of 5 Pintxos (great date meal!). Due to the current circumstances they seemed to be understaffed so the food was taking longer than usual so they offered us a complimentary dish of Pulpo a la Gallega - perfectly cooked giant octopus with potato, mayo and paprika - if I knew how delicious it was I would have definitely ordered it as an appy! The Pintxos are to die for - perfect for sharing. Our favourite was probably the negitoro, and the ultimate sardine. The platter of 5 is a perfect portion for 2 people and a great way to try a selection of Pintxos and a delicious explosion of variety of flavors. This place is a must-visit for seafood lovers, and such a unique offering comparing to the many tapas options in the city. My only feedback is I would have probably liked a more extensive list of red wine; maybe more full bodied reds? The cocktail list also looks amazing as well but sharing a bottle of wine is such a great date idea that we decided to leave the cocktails for our next visit. If you are looking for an unique romantic date night spot, I would highly recommend La Boqueria because it will be sure to delight and surprise your date with a great meal, ambiance, and great service. Truly a hidden gem in Vancouver for seafood and wine lovers. They are only open for dinner service for now so be sure to make a reservation.

So good from start to finish. Everything we ordered hit, and I already know I'll be back to try the…read morerest of the menu. Service was great. Our server was attentive and around when we needed something but never interrupting, and his recommendations ended up being some of our favourite dishes. The anchovy olives were a standout, super crispy, packed with flavour, and not overly fishy at all (great if you're a bit hesitant about anchovies). The mushroom toast was rich, savoury, and full of umami. Just a heads up not to let it sit too long since it softens the bread. The tuna tartare was fresh and well-balanced. Not my personal favourite served on toast, but still really enjoyable overall. The paella was excellent, perfectly cooked shrimp, tclams, and crispy pork belly chicharrón that added the best salty, fatty crunch. The roasted cabbage completely surprised me and was easily one of the best veggie dishes I've had in a while. I could have eaten a whole plate of it. We wrapped things up with churros and shared a pitcher of sangria. For three people, it came out to about $68 each before tip, which felt very fair for how much we ordered. Would definitely recommend.

The service was friendly and prompt but we were a bit disappointed by the food…read more We ordered the meat and cheese plate and they did say one of the options was fattier, but it was essentially a strip of fat (as you can see in the photo). As well, the manchego was so tiny it was like a shaving . The bone marrow amounted to about three teaspoons of marrow. We were so sad and dissatisfied. The patatas bravas was okay. Unfortunately we do not have a reason to return.

My husband and I celebrated our baby moon in Vancouver and enjoyed our Saturday date night at…read morePublished on Main. Ordered the chips and dip, fried mushrooms,fried chicken, gnocchi pasta and a few drinks for hubby, non alcoholic for myself. Some standouts and key highlights were the chips and dip, gnocchi, and the fried chicken! Service was good. Our server highlighted all of the things I can and cannot eat which was nice touch given my dietary restrictions. All in all service and food was good and would recommend for a special occasion or even a treat yoself dinner. We made reservations 2 weeks prior.

Closer to 4.5 stars…read more Really innovative dishes and beautiful presentation. We were a group of 4 and ordered 10 dishes, which was around the suggested amount for our group size. We ordered a mixture of vegetarian & meat/fish dishes, with the highlights mainly being the veggie dishes. The gnocchi, baby green lettuce salad, and maitake mushrooms were our tables favourites. Overall, the service was friendly and restaurant itself was beautiful. A small note would be we had a reservation and were given a high-top table. When asked if there were any lower seat options (as my parents are a bit older) we were told we'd have to request that beforehand for our party size. Found that a bit unusual considering 4 is a relatively small group. Besides that, would return for a special occasion.

Thank-you for your response. i don't usually make a habit of responding to replies…read more... Sure Mediterranean diet is considered to be a "healthy" diet etc. However the ingredients if not sourced from organic farms etc,, it would render any "healthy" attributes meaningless. FYI, peppers and tomatoes are well documented to contain high amounts of pesticides. If they are not duly removed, they would do more harm than good. Having said that, some are more sensitive to inflammation than others I am more than happy to re-review when your restaurant can stake the organic ingredients or non-pesticide claim. Thank-you for your attention.

2nd time visiting after several years and this time our party of four had the HH food and drink…read moreitems as well as food items that were on the dinner menu. Overall I felt the dishes were solid but some such as the calamari could have had cooked longer to show some browning on the outside of the rings as the outside of the calamari looked anemic. We were fortunate that our party of four was able to be seated comfortably in the booth next to the front window which provided a view of the street. Four stars for today's experience and five stars with the Host and server who was assigned to our table.

This tiny little restaurant is quaint and perfect for dinner on the patio…read more Service is prompt, don't expect bread service and the menu is very limited. Might be an off day but the ravioli was way under cooked and very chewy and tagliatelle too salty. Lovely patio in the summer.

I walked past this restaurant and made a note that I wanted to try it out. Came back the next…read morenight. Sat inside right next to the kitchen and enjoyed the bruschetta, pasta with meat, and tiramisu. All of it was delicious. The service was very good, and the ambience of the restaurant is nice.

Was a little hesitant to walk down "Blood Alley," but really wanted some good wine and a snack…read morebefore my dinner reservation elsewhere. I came across a door with a question mark on it and figured it was worth a shot. I was seated at the bar, which was so fun because I could watch the chefs at work. So many fun garnishes! Their wine list is so fun. Pet nat, orange wine, all the things. My waitress, who was incredible, suggested the vinho verde and SHE WAS RIGHT! So good, and not something you can get just anywhere. I got the olives, which are stuffed with boursin and drizzled with hot honey. I have not stopped thinking about them since. Oh my god. This place is so vibey and feels like an intriguing secret. Candle-lit, dark, moody, delicious. This is a place you would be excited to impress your friends with.

Super charming, cozy candle lit place with lots of character…read more "Is That French?" is intentionally a question. The restaurant itself basically says: Is it a wine bar? An oyster bar? Is it French? The food is built around Pacific Northwest ingredients and whatever culinary influences fit. However, the menu definitely has a French influence. Chef/owner Kovic Prévost is from Montreal and trained on classic French restaurant cooking I don't know if it's French or not is almost exactly the reaction the name is designed to provoke. The food overall was very good although we thought a couple of dishes were a bit too rich for our taste. My favorite dish was definitely the. Hamachi Tiradito, Nikkei Leche De Tigre - Smoked Trout Roe. The richness of the Hamachi paired very well with the bright Leche de Tigre sauce. We finished the meal with Bison Back Ribs, Patty Pan & Anchovy - Whipped Bone Marrow. We were hoping it would be a star of the night although the flavors were good we thought the ribs could've used a little bit longer cooking to wear. It was fall off the bone tender. Happy eating!!

Hosted a surprise birthday party which was unforgettable. Organizing and booking the venue was…read moreseamless. Servers and bartenders were very attentive and service was great. Guests mentioned the appetizers were flavourful. I would highly recommend this venue.

Came here for a private party…read more Parking along Granville is a free-for-all during most evenings. Good luck. The front entrance is quite difficult to locate. We walked right past it. It's located literally directly above Sip, if that helps. For food, our host had an appetizer platter made. It was mediocre at best. The vegetables were all soggy. Somewhat disappointing. I had the bartender mix up a "strong drink". It was a shot of JD mixed with something out a green mystery bottle. Hopefully it wasn't antifreeze. Came to $4.50. Not bad! My biggest problem (though this is not the only place guilty of this) is that the music is too freaking loud. I couldn't hear anything, and had to shout in people's ears. Yes there's a DJ there (and he's quite good, hello Snoop Dogg, blast from the past), but seriously, please turn it down a notch. The other thing I didn't like is that the interior is quite plain. Yes, it's supposed to look like a refinery, but putting 500 glass jars filled with random food items on the shelves on the wall doesn't cut it. It makes the place look like a 1800s supermarket instead. This place needs some help in the branding department. Overall the experience was okay, but it was nothing memorable at all. There are better places in town.

Damnnnnnn Casa Molina, what a hit! I've been wanting to come here for awhile now. Tucked away in a…read morecute red house, the exterior is adorable and the interior is even better. Up the stairs and immediately you're greeted by friendly wait staff and a nice little bar. I love the Spanish dishes as decor across the walls and the seating is v comfy. My friends and I got a great big window booth. We ordered a mix of non alc and alc bevies - I got the De La Vera - a yummy mezcal non alc. as for dishes we did a family style sharesies for all. We got bread, with Iberico Jamón, croquettes - the spinach was my favorite! Then came the best dish of the night - the patatas bravas. I have had this dish at a few other spots in the city but these are THE BEST. So savoury and addictive, the whole table was obsessed. Then we all shared the seafood paella - absolutely delish, we got the small and it was enough for 5 of us. So much seafood in it too which is great for the price - you really get the value here. We finished the meal with the blue cheese basque cheesecake - this was so light, so creamy and exactly the basque cheesecake I was looking for! For the folks who didn't love blue cheese they devoured this because it's subtle. The service was super great too throughout - so attentive and split our bill all 5 ways. Will be back!

Situated in a cozy, dim-lit 2nd floor of a house. Ideal for a splurgey date night or family-style…read moremeal with a small group. Wonderful staff, and loved that they introduced each dish. Portions vary depending on the item, but there are many unique foods to order. - PASTEL DE GALLINETA, this rockfish terrine had a frittata-like texture. the chilli threads were a bit of a hassle and didn't seem to add much, but it was a fun bite to share. 3.8/5 - TORRE DEL ARRANTZALES. an absolute flavour bomb, will be recreating this. the tuna was a bit tough and rough since it had been preserved, but the overall experience of mixing it up to eat was enjoyable! for the level of sauciness this dish delivers I think it would be best served with a vessel to dip. 4.2/5 - CARRILLERAS DE RES. had really high hopes but unfortunately was not a fan of this beef cheek dish. for a slow cooked cut, it wasn't tender; some parts appeared either very lean or dried out. jus wasn't very flavourful nor was there much at all. sweet potato puree had an herbal aftertaste that neither of us liked. the concept was captivating but the execution was off for us. - PATATAS BRAVAS. each bite was its own experience, some bites light, some crispy, and others were soft yet rich in textude. generous portions, we loved this dish while dining and though it was even tastier having as leftovers the next day. 5/5 don't think I've had potatoes this good. - VALENCIANA PAELLA. perfectly al dente rice that delivered addictive bites. we felt this came off a bit too strong on the rosemary, but we were feeling 90% stuffed by the time we had it. interestingly, we loved the flavours of the paella after reheating it the day after, no longer bothered by the herbaceousness. it all melded together super well. 4.6/5

EL MERCAT Spanish Food…read more Summer Pop Up Store We tried some samples: Gazpacho A traditional Spanish drink that was mixed of tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper Traditionally, gazpacho is a fresh, puréed tomato soup of Spanish origin. It typically is made with lots of garlic, onions, bell peppers and cucumbers. This was refreshing and bursting with fresh-from-the-garden flavors. This was like non-alcoholic Spanish version of Tomato Caesar Drink. Taste: 3/5 Sangria - in house drink This tasted very refreshing with fruity smell and flavor. Taste: 4/5 Tortilla De Patatas Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla is a traditional dish from Spain and one of the signature dishes in the Spanish cuisine. It is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, optionally including onion. It is often served at room temperature as a tapa. Wikipedia It tasted good as an appetizer. The texture was like a breakfast potatoes with onions in omelette. I would like this to be served in hot. Taste: 3.5/5 Quillo Potato Chips - 100% olive oil and salt This Spanish potato chips were crunchy, crispy with a perfect balance of olive oil and salt. I like it. Taste: 4/5 Acorn Fed 100% Iberian Bellota Ham, Hand-cut It's about Cdn $3000 for the whole leg. It was not for samplings but luckily the staff hand-cut a small slice for us. He explained why this ham is premium quality & taste. This ham is from free range pigs that only fed with 100% acorns. Omg, it tasted amazingly delicious. It was like melt in your mouth with a rich aromatic flavor. Taste: 5/5 Unfortunately we came in late afternoon, other tapas and Basque-style Cheesecake samples were gone. Follow me @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #vibikki #gazpacho #sangria #tortilladepatatas #quillopotatochips #acornfed100% #IberianBellotaHam #spanishfood #chilltime #foodsample #popupstore #getinmybelly #fullbelly #yelpvancouver #foodphotography #dishedvancouver #yvreats #burnabyfoodies #instafood #foodblogger #foodbloggers #foodstagram #vancouverfoodie #spanishfoodie #cameraeatfirst #cameradrinkfirst #canada

From the owner: Inspired by the historic food "markets" of Spain, El Mercat is a love letter to the most authentic…read moreSpanish gastronomy. Featuring the delicious diversity of foods from all corners of one of the world's richest and healthiest cuisines. There is something for every taste - from a quick bite to a lively tapas crawl to a leisurely Spanish dinner. Experience the most authentic Spanish cuisine directly at your table--no passport required.