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    La Bussola

    3.3 (32 reviews)
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    Wilson L.

    Had a decent dining experience here. The location is great and the staff are friendly. The dinner was not bad but felt a little lacking for the price point. But overall I would come back.

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    Would give this zero stars if I could... made a reso for 7:30 got our table and water by 7:50 didn't get a server (Liam) till 8:30 everything took super long we had to ask for bread when everyone else had it. The menu is extremely small and barely has anything that they have on the online menu. The portion was small I could have gotten better at earls for fettuccine. My friends pasta was hard, not El dante HARD. I asked if I could order a second glass of wine and he snarkingly said "I guess ". We asked for extra butter and he brought us the regular amount and gave us a look. The bathroom was out of toilet paper so I had to use paper towel... doesn't feel nice on the coochie..the most unpleasant fine dining experience I've ever had.

    Oysters!  Amazing.  Great size and super flavourful.  Highly recommended.

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    9 years ago

    Food was just ok. Was there with a large group. Drink menu was severely lacking. Service was slow. I don't think I'll ever go back.

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    Everything was perfect. We tried to find a glitch, but couldn't. Highest recommendation!

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    Review Highlights - La Bussola

    Entrees included lasagna, veal Marsala and chicken piccata and all were superbly cooked and seasoned.

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    Roma Nord Bistro

    Roma Nord Bistro

    4.6(11 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Fantastic! My sister took us here for a family dinner, and wow it was amazing!…read more Authentic Italian foods and 5 star hospitality. We arrived right on time for our reservation, but the table was not quite ready as the previous party was taking their time to settle their bill. The owner took us to be seated in the gallery area and brought us some champagne and fresh bruschetta to snack on. I was blown away by the delicious and generous appetizer. We were not at all upset to wait for the table, but the fact he went above and beyond just really set us up for a great night. Once we did get our table, we were quick to order a few pastas from Rome. The front of house manager/ owner is the husband of the talented chef, so he was able to give us some recommendations. The complimentary bread comes with a great quality olive oil and the most delicious, aceto balsamico for dipping. I literally have been hunting for a balsamic vinegar that tastes even slightly similar. The meal was amazing. Burrata Speck I think it was (it's burrata with speck layered over top) was AMAZING. Great balance of flavours and the burrata was a delicious, fresh milky taste. I can't handle much oil, so I already knew the pasta with all the cheese and olive oil, wouldn't settle well in my stomach. Luckily, I'm with my whole family so I was able to just take a little taster of everything. We really loved everything we ordered. The cacio e pepe was delish! Salty from all the parm but a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. We also got the Carbonara which I found to be too salty after having the Cacio E Pepe. It tasted very good though! We also got a fettucini I think with ragu which was such a lovely depth of flavour. We also got some kind of a pork shank which is HUGE and came with some delicious roasted fingerling potatoes and I think pork lard. Pork is not my cup of tea, but I will say it was cooked very well and had a great taste. Seasoned beautifully! The staff were so friendly throughout the whole dinner and we had such a great time. I highly recommend reserving a table because they were fairly full all night long.

    Tried to make reservations for this very popular Italian place as soon as we got into town, but…read morethey were booked up. It was suggested that we stop in around 8:30 PM and they may be able to take drop ins. That is exactly what we did as it's a short three minute stroll from our hotel. It's an unusual space with a couple of sliding garage doors and surrounded by glass, certainly not your prototypical Italian bistro. It somehow works, with the checkered table cloths and the impeccable service, especially what we received from Griff. The martinis were spot on, the Cacio e Pepe so good with a house white and a whole fish Pesce del Giorno disassembled at the table by the owner Danilo. The bread with EVOO and balsamic was also excellent. The entire experience has us longing to go back to Rome again. Danilo's Wife is the chef and a true star in the kitchen. She was taught in Rome and the authenticity of the food is amazing. We were even given a chance to talk to Danilo the following afternoon prior to opening where we were given tips on sights and restaurants in Rome for our upcoming trip. Our meals done, we were offered a couple of digestif's which just capped the meal off and again spoke of a true Italian experience. We can't wait to come back again, for Griff's service, and to share our experiences with the tips we were given by Danilo. It was a true 6 stars out of 5!

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    Roma Nord Bistro - Fresh roses on the table. Who does that anymore?

    Fresh roses on the table. Who does that anymore?

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    Roma Nord Bistro - A very nice bottle of house white.

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    A very nice bottle of house white.

    La Vela Pizzeria - Tiramisu

    La Vela Pizzeria

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.1 km

    After travelling up from the lower mainland and getting settled in a hotel just down the street we…read morechecked out La Vela. The place looks very new inside, wry clean and inviting. We got there about an hour prior to closing, but figured a wood fired pizza can't take all that long. The server Abigale was very quick, polite and obviously well trained. We ordered a bottle of Chianti along with a Caprese salad. The lovely K an Al Pesto pizza and I the Hawaiian. I know there is a big debate about pineapple on a pizza, but we are here at home not in Italy. The salad was excellent, the wine very nice, and the pizza's were divine. They were crunchy, well topped and cooked perfectly for us. Having spent the month of March in the south of Italy this year we've eaten a fair amount of pizza, this experience took us right back. It wasn't long that we were the only ones in the place and the owner came by the check on us while he mopped the floors. The place was being cleaned by all the staff along with the owner, you don't see that often. He moved from India to Italy and finally here to Canada. We're glad he did! 100% Recommended!! We will be back for sure!

    I can't say enough great things about La Vela! Our server was kind, attentive, and extremely…read morehelpful with suggestions for wine pairings. Being a family business, the employees genuinely care about the service given and it shows. The lighting is perfect for my wife and I (she is on the spectrum and can't do bright lights.) The open kitchen totally adds to the ambience and atmosphere, warming the place up and creating an amazing aroma that leaves you wanting more!!! This is our second trip here in one day! We got the focaccia and the bruschetta. We ended up putting the tomatoes that fell off the bread onto the focaccia and it was incredible. We came back later, got more bruschetta, a margherita di bufalo pizza and a glass of the mazzei chianti! Perfect pairing! We ended with an affogato and tiramisu (the server's mother's secret recipe!!!!) Also want to add they have a wonderful patio section with plentiful seating!

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    La Vela Pizzeria - Caprese Salad for two, well for one but we typically share

    Caprese Salad for two, well for one but we typically share

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    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    3.6(38 reviews)
    1.5 km
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    Went to the old spaghetti factory as a family of 4 for lunch…read more Service was pretty slow and the food was mediocre. My lasagna was supposed to have layers of cheese and there were none, it was just gluey consistency noodles and tomato sauce. Very bland and disappointing. The ambiance is always nice. I don't think I will return anytime soon.

    This Old Spaghetti Factory in Kelowna was packed when we had dinner here on a Tuesday night. Like…read moreevery table was filled. I'm not sure if that's the norm in Canada or maybe in North America, but in Hawaii, OSF isn't a popular restaurant at all. We came in with a large group and Ang helped us. She was so nice. I can't believe she was able to keep all of my family happy (there were 21 of us) and keep a smile on her face. Amazing. She's the best server I've had in awhile. She made sure everyone got the correct orders, refilled our bread and water. She even was patient enough to give us separate checks. I ordered the chicken penne with spaghetti noodles instead of penne noodles. It was ok. I think I'd stick to spaghetti with meat sauce next time. The French onion soup was a $3 up charge and a little on the salty side. I think the spumoni ice cream at the end is the highlight of the meal. If you like cheap drinks and lots of carbs, this is your place. For me it's just kind of ok. The service was excellent though!!

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    The Old Spaghetti Factory - 3 rd wave of food. Spumoni ice cream and vanilla ice cream

    3 rd wave of food. Spumoni ice cream and vanilla ice cream

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    La Bussola - italian - Updated May 2026

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