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    La Bocca Restaurant

    3.1 (234 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Maithili S.

    Happy hour daily- 3 to 5 pm! Tasty drinks! Mulled wine for 6 CAD, and few other cocktail options for under 10. For Whistler pricing, seemed to be quite the deal.

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    Kristina C.

    Honestly, I was confused as to why this place had low reviews because the food wasn't bad at all and the service was awesome! Although, it was pretty pricey.. ***What we ordered ~ **Norwegian Smoked Steelhead (10/10) ~ This was amazing. The smoked steelhead tasted so fresh! I loved the flavor from the dill and the garlic cream sauce made it even more delicious! I would highly recommend ordering this! **Lamb Ragout (5/10) ~ The noodles were cooked perfectly, the lamb was soft, and the sauce was really good! However, not sure why but the pasta came out pretty cold.. the only thing that was somewhat warm was the lamb itself, but everything else was pretty cold which was a unfortunate :( **Funghi Pizza (8/10) ~ All truffle lovers or if you love the taste of truffles, this is for you! The pizza itself was really good! Sauce was good, perfect mushroom ratio, and the truffle flavor was not too overwhelming! Crust was a bit hard/dry but it wasn't too bad. **Panna Cotta (8/10) ~ Super light and PERFECT dessert! The berry sauce wasn't overly sweet and the crumble gave a nice finish to it! Overall, Price for everything is a little expensive for what it is, but everything else was good! Food was awesome and our server was amazing! If I am ever in Whistler again, I wouldn't mind coming back to eat/snack here again!

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    Joe M.

    My wife and I dined on the patio here during a visit in October 2023. The prices are high, but the food, wine [list], service and ambiance were all outstanding. We started with a roasted mushroom toast appetizer, something we regularly order at a local restaurant (and wherever else we can find it), and it was the best we've ever had. There was a beet dish that was also delicious. The lamb ragout was also very good. They have an extensive wine list. I believe we had an Amarone, which was less expensive than I would expect to see in a US restaurant. We enjoyed dining outside, but they have heat lamps, and the server brought out a blanket for my wife, who needed a bit of extra warmth. Service was very attentive throughout. The only flaw in our experience was when someone else seated on the patio got up to smoke a cigarette off the patio, but upwind of our table.

    Mushroom risotto
    Austin P.

    We were wandering around the Village after a day of skiing and thought the menu looked good, so we decided to try it. It was fairly busy, but we didn't have to wait more than 2-3 minutes for a table. Our server was extremely pleasant and had some great recommendations for food and wine. My fiancé ordered the lamb ragout and I ordered the mushroom risotto. His pasta was very good, but the risotto was amazing! I think they added truffles to it, so it was all sorts of savory, comforting, and delicious. Plus we didn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes for our food. The decor had a very rustic vibe - exposed brick, stone floor, etc. It reminded me of old, Italian architecture. We wouldn't think twice about coming back here!

    Tina M.

    The season pasta and the Caesar salad was good. We also tried the mushroom risotto. Was good too. The food was good but not spectacular, for the price could be better. The service was good. The ambience was nice especially the outdoor seating area. The interior was also very nice. It's worth a try when your in Whistler.

    Zahra T.

    We came across this restaurant during a girls trip to whistler. We were actually surprised at how gorgeous the restaurant was and how delicious the food/drinks were. The service was amazing. It does have this sort of run down old style feeling to it too.

    Mulled wine!
    Yanek K.

    Fun fact: we came here on accident. Feeling pretty warm after a day of skiing, we wandered down intending to visit the restaurant next door which we'd enjoyed a couple days prior. Our intrepid and fearless leader who may or may not have hit his head earlier in the day walked right up to the front door, took a left, and sat at an outside table at the restaurant next door. Well, it worked out. Was delighted it discover they were offering mulled wine. With that, a few beers, pizza, and calamari, we were pretty much set for our après-ski plans for the day. Probably hung out there for about an hour before heading back to our condo and getting ready for dinner. The only thing that went a little bit sideways here is when a server came by intending to create space on the table and inadvertently knocked my (admittedly precariously positioned) phone onto the stone floor. Fortunately it landed just right and I emerged only with a few more rough patches on the leather case. Whew.

    Delicious menu
    Lyn N.

    Our server Holly was the best! She made sure our food and drinks came out on a timely manner. I recommend the calamari, the mushroom risotto, the vegan cauliflower soup (tastes like a bisque), the garlic prawns and especially the margarita pizza.

    Food and service were amazing! The garlic sauce was so incredibly good! The lamb ragout was divine. The ambience was beautiful.

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    Such a great central patio to sit on winter or summer. We love to visit with the local staff especially seeing Ciara every year !

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    Lovely relaxed friendly atmosphere. Delightful start and service. Delicious food and drink at very reasonable prices.

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    Nice family style Italian restaurant. Pastas are definitely better than the pizzas. Good kids menu.

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    La Bocca Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

    Grill & Vine - Salt Spring Island Mussels

    Grill & Vine

    3.3(72 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$$

    This review is just for the breakfast buffet, which is included if you have bonvoy platinum or…read morehigher and are staying at the Westin. I normally wouldn't leave this review, but they have a really great breakfast buffet! Drinks included coffee, milk, juice, and pressed cold juices. They have your usual breads and pastries, but notable things include the yogurt bar, quality of the fruit, the omelette / egg station, and the changing hot dishes (waffles, pancakes, frittatas, seasoned hash browns, etc). Service is very friendly and attentive despite most people getting the buffet. It was a really pleasant breakfast and also incredibly convenient if you're staying at the Westin and trying to hit the slopes early! Note: the line can be longer around 7:30-8am, especially on peak days.

    Tasty baller restaurant in the 2nd floor of the Westin…read more Parking is pretty horrendous here, but at least it's available. Interior is very nice and modern. Interestingly enough, nobody used the outdoor patio which provides a great view of the mountain. Maybe it's only open in the evenings. Came here to try their brunch. Was told it was expensive but worth it. The food was tasty. All the fruits and vegetables were fresh. The eggs Benedict were crisp. Bacon and sausages weren't too greasy which was nice. They also make custom omelettes but I didn't try. Special mention to their blueberry pancakes. For those who don't do the buffet, they do have regular food options. However, the options can quickly surpass the buffet price if one wants to try multiple items. Also, we were told the "served" items are less customized and fancy. In other words, just do the buffet. Though my wallet hurt, my friends and I left happy and stuffed. I'd eat here again. Recommended.

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    Slow Braised Lamb Shank

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    Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar - Squid ink risotto

    Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar

    4.2(29 reviews)
    86.2 km
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    Ambiance and Decor: Quite quaint and dark. Try to get a seat near the front window; they'll light…read morethe table tealight once it get a bit darker outside. They have some bar-height tables made out of some barrels - I would not sit here. Service Quality: Staff was attentive and knew the menu well. They recommend getting a wide variety of dishes since it is tapas. Menu Variety: Great selection of spanish tapas. There's fish, meat, seafood, veggies - there is something for everyone. You won't find the lesser known tapas here - just the main popular ones we all know. Food Presentation: Simple, nothing crazy here. Plated with intention. Food Taste and Quality: Food came to the table hot and fresh out of the kitchen. Some of the patatas bravas were a bit undercooked - for me there was a bit too much sauce here. They also have the shishito peppers here - even though 1 out of 10 are spicy, it was more like 5 out of 10 were spicy. Luckily they were all grilled to perfection. The cod fritters were great, would order again. Portion Sizes: You'll need to order at least 5 dishes for a table of 2. Drink Selection: Simple cocktail menu with a spanish twist to them - if you really want to call it a "spanish cocktail". Price and Value: Good value for money, priced just right. Overall Experience and Recommendation: Make sure you make a reservation cause if not you'll be waiting and by the time you look for another restaurant for dinner - everything will be closed (cause its Bowen Island). I tried it, I would try the other restaurants on the island first before coming back.

    Pretty fantastic! I was in Bowen Island for a yoga retreat…read more Most places were closed limited options. We were happy this place was open, we were not disappointed. Spanish tapas style, we ordered about 6 dishes and bread and we were pretty full. Also sangria. Food was fantastic, everything we ordered had so much flavor, my favourite was the orzo salad and the shrimp. A little surprise that Bowen Island had this little gem. Due to Covid protocols only patio was open, which worked fine for us, also set up socially distance. Great service. Recommend you making reservation, we didn't but came right when they opened lucked out with a table. It got pretty busy 15 minutes after we arrived. Overall, I was very impressed. We will be back!

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    Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar - Mackerel

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    Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar - Left: Stump gin and tonic
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    Left: Stump gin and tonic Right: the Barcelona

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