I love the vibe of the lounge and the entire restaurant, I will do another review on the dinner shortly. The overall atmosphere is perfect. There are thirty-foot ceilings with sparkly chandeliers hanging from every end of the dining room. From the indoor fireplace, marble mahogany bar, leather sit back chairs... it all compliments the all Italian classic music in the background. For more review visit my blog The Tila Diaries read more

I've been to La Terrazza once many many years ago and remembered the warm decor and friendly service, now I'm back to test it out for dine out. It's a weeknight, so they were busy as you would expect for dine out but they were not fully booked. Our server was attentive throughout the evening. For appies we had the confit duck salad and the calamari, for main we had the lamb and cioppino... all the dishes were delicious and the portions were a good size. The desserts were amazing as I had hoped for... Would definitely come back for their polenta fries (which were not available during dine out)! read more

I was someone else's guest for a birthday party, so I am hesitant to be very critical but this place did not live up to the hype. But don't get me wrong. It wasn't bad either. Just below built up expectations from their promotions. Most people in the group were pleased with their food. Nobody was blown away. Service was fair but not as attentive as attentive as it should be for a place at this price point. Not a five star, but not a three either. So I give a four. read more

Just had the pasta with shrimp and clams. The sauce was very good, and the noodles excellent. The clams were fine and the shrimp wasn't very fresh. Overall enjoyable but nothing special. read more

Get the steak here if you wanna know what rainboots taste like. We paid the $240+tip bill as if we got served edible food and for that, got lectured by the waiter about how we dont know food. Horrible horrible food. Way way way worse service. I want to ask if they have management read more

I gotta tell you, the fool was not the greatest and definitely not the best italian food. If this is the best in BC then I feel sorry for you. It did not meet my expectations at all of a "high class" restaurant. The food was not bad, except for the escarcot and veggies being VERY salty. If I was told this was an average restaurant I would agree, but being high class besides the decor it would get a failing grade. read more

The food was great and there server was very nice. The courses came really quick but since I was hungry, that wasn't too much of an issue, plus I understand it's Dine Out so they have an 1.5 hour limit. Overall, I enjoyed the dinner. read more

today I Came in for christmas eve dinner.i booked about 3 weeks ago to have a nice dinner here since our friend suggested us to come due to the christmas vibe and decorations. Instead we were brought to a corner table that was away from the main dining room which had all the christmas spirit in. This was very upsetting. Our table even rocked due to it being uneven which they took about 20 mins to fix for us. Upon sitting at our table i asked to move to this decorative side i saw but they said its been reserved not recommending me any where in the main hall. I felt almost rude now that i had to ask again to get a better table. We told our server we expected to be in the main hall from start and she said we should've suggested when making the reservation like we even knew they were gonna put us in the worst table by the corner with hardly any decorations. and worst part was that we saw open tables in the main dining room! Overall very upset with their service and they definitely ruined our christmas eve 2020 read more

Food was fabulous and the servers were eager to please, but somewhere the process breaks down...dinner took much too long to serve. Fix that and you have a 4+ star restaurant. Would certainly come back though...just not if time was an issue. read more

Still a Yaletown gem! We usually visit La Terrazza for special occasions but decided to pop in to try their Dine Out menu. For $40 we were very pleased with the quality and the portions, and the baked cheesecake is still to die for! Our server, Walter, has been there since they opened their doors almost 20 years. He was a delight to talk to. We will be back soon! read more

I don't usually review places that I eat at, but this place was extremely disappointing. I was very excited to come to La Terrazza for Valentines Day with my boyfriend, and it was all very lovely at first. Service was very slow, but I was willing to be patient because of the Valentines dinner rush. Something that turned off some other diners was that they eliminated their regular menu. I watched the couple next to me leave because of this. All diners had to order off the special "Valentines" menu at $99.98/person. At $100 a person, I would expect service and food to meet a certain level of quality. I had 2 unappetizing dishes out of 4: the duck salad and sablefish.. Instead of finding actual pieces of duck meat, they were shredded and it really looked like someone had eaten it, and spit it back out on the plate. The sablefish entree came with risotto. Fried. What was so unappealing was not that they had fried it AND oversalted it, but rather the grease that was presented to me on the plate looked like it came out of a Denny's. When I told my server that there was something off with this dish, she simply said "Oh you don't like it? I'll take it back". She hurried off with my barely-touched dinner, avoiding eye contact with me. It was obvious that she didn't want to ask me what was wrong with the food - What kind of service is that? Needless to say, I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

I arrived early for a special Valentines Day dinner and so I went up to the bar and ordered a cocktail. The female bartender looked me up and down and asked me if I had a reservation. I said yes, but that I was early. She asked me to please check in with the hostess, a few inches away. Why couldn't she do this for me? We were seated in a lovely wine cellar area, but could barely hear each other talk because the music was so loud. The massive wine list had only a few wines under $100. The average cost of a bottle appeared to be about $500. So we asked to speak with the Sommelier, who we were told was not working at the moment. The server was unable to recommend a reasonably priced red to go with dinner. The crab pasta had crushed up crab throughout and tasted like it must have come from a can. read more

Great Restaurant! Very delicious food! Waiters are really nice. around $30/per a person. very good place to have dine out or party with friends read more

We were staying nearby for a bachelorette party and decided to stop in at 7:00 on a Friday for a quick drink and bite to get our evening started. The staff was so accommodating, creating an area for us all to sit together. On top of that, they were beyond gracious to give us happy hour pricing and serving our group with exceptional service. The wine and food were incredible. If I lived in Vancouver, I would visit frequently - it was a highlight of our trip. read more

The atmosphere was nice - However I've never experienced such a rude waitress in my life! She was rude to the entire tables, with eyes rolling on our order. Teresa is one of the rudest waitresses and left us confused with our lack of service. We all honestly thought it was a joke for how rude she was. The meal itself was great - but in comparison to other Italian meals it was not quite worth the price, but was a great place for authentic appetizers and an amazing wine list; as long you do not have the same waitress ! read more

My friends and I came here for happy hour before a concert. The food was amazing - especially the carpaccio and gnocchi - as was the service. Would definitely come back! read more

The maitre d and decor gave us the first impression that this is an upscale restaurant... but the dining experience didn't live up to the introduction. The seemingly endless list of cocktails and wines were presented to us on an electronic tablet, but after 10 mins of searching we were unable to find a wine for under $500. We asked our waiter for some help. He played with the tablet for a couple of minutes and went to ask for help. Another waiter returned with a couple of Californian wines for $85 each. We asked if there were other choices under $100 and we didn't get a straight answer. So we went with one of the Californians. Looking around the large dinning room, we only saw one table with an open bottle. No surprise. That set the tone for the evening and didn't help our impressions of the service; not very responsive and needed reminding of requests. Won't be going back to try again unless they get some reliable new reviews and they make the wine selection easier and more transparent. read more

This is a hidden gem in Yaletown with classic and elegant Italian food. Definitely try the bolognese and the beef tenderloin. The staff and management go above and beyond to ensure you are happy. I would recommend this venue for booking any kind of private event as well as they offer competitive prices for a multi course sit down dinner. My husband and I had our wedding reception there and we booked the middle sized private room. It could not have gone more smoothly! We will definitely be going back regularly! read more

The food was good, and what you would expect for what we paid. Our bill was just under $ 1,100 for six of us. We all enjoyed the meal, but what I am complaining about here is the fact that we had originally booked for 6 to 8. We chose the fixed price meal, which was 60 a person, supposedly. Two of our guests did not make a connection and had to cancel so only six of us, (of the six to eight we reserved for) were there for the meal. When I got the bill it was for seven. An added $ 60 dollars. The waiter said that we guaranteed at least seven so we have to pay for seven.That is not true, we reserved for six to eight guests. Now, the place was empty, practically, only two other tables, and our bill was huge, over 500 dollars on drinks alone. (114 bucks for SIX ounces of grappa) you might have thought they could have relaxed the seven rule, or mention it. I could have called my neighbour for a free meal, or I could have taken a nice piece of tenderloin home for breakfast. I just thought is was petty and underhanded and not the way to promote business. That was an expensive night, especially for an empty restaurant and to stick that extra 60 bucks, even if I can afford it was like a slap on the face and put plainly - we don't want you coming back here. Which of course, I never will, or will anyone at the table, and we will spread the word about this to many people. Not a way to do business. read more

La Terrazza may well be the closest thing to authentic Italian cuisine you can get in this Azurro-forsaken city. However, it simply doesn't live up to the hype and, more importantly, the prices. On the plus side: the dining room is really rather beautiful and certainly one of the top places in Vancouver to take someone for a romantic dinner - even despite the utter absence of any view whatsoever. Also, the wine list is hands down the most impressive I've seen here. Arguably, one doesn't necessarily need 60 letter-sized pages worth of selection, but it certainly doesn't hurt. The service is professional and polite. But where La Terrazza absolutely failed to deliver for me was the food, which is, after all, why I go to any restaurant. Literally every single one of our dishes was underseasoned, some to the point of complete blandness. No single dish really commanded any wow factor, neither in taste nor presentation. And while none of it was really bad, these dishes were simply not what I'd expect in a high-end establishment like this. I guess I'll just have to finally accept that Wow! and Italian apparently don't go together in Vancouver's restaurant scene. A shame, though. read more

Went there for Happy Hour before a concert at Rogers. Fantastic service. Great Appys. Great atmosphere. Will be back.

My husband and I decided to celebrate our 5 year anniversary here and we had an outstanding experience! We were lucky enough to sit out on the patio and enjoy our evening out there. Service was exceptional and our waiter (sorry forgot his name) helped us make the perfect decision for both food & wine. We both had pasta dishes and were very impressed! Although the restaurant was quite busy, meals came out at the appropriate time and we did not feel rushed one bit. To finish the night off, we decided to get dessert and went for the cheesecake. Best decision ever! Be sure to try it. We had an amazing time and look forward to going back. read more

Food was fantastic , we had bison carpaccio and mozzarella d bufala . Main course we had the sable fish and beef tenderloin. service was great and had a $60 red wine . Good value read more

it is definitely a nice place. the wine list is good. it has "burrowing owl" which is a great plus for me, i'm a fan! i prefer the appetizers to the entrees, i found the entrees not a big hit for myself. go for the carpaccio, truffle vinegarette, yum, the gnocchi appetizer was definitely good to try. read more

We bought a TravelZoo voucher for the evening's meal and even though it was a "discounted" meal there was no shortage of professional and friendly staff, excellent food and presentation, and great interior design. We ordered calamari to share, I had the rack of lamb for entree and my husband had the steak. We then shared a pear tart with vanilla gelato. YUM! read more

The restaurants decor and atmosphere is fabulous, reminds me when i vacationed in Venice, Italy many years ago when i was younger. On this occasion I am celebrating 50th birthday with my wife so they seated us in a cosy corner table away from the larger main tables. To start we had two nice glasses of Proseco italian sparkling wine as suggested by Giulio our sommelier. For starters my wife chose the Calamari e gamberi while i had the Bisonte Carpacccio which was fantastic and the calamari was delicious so we were off to a fine evening dining. The main dishes we ordered were the Scaloppini di Vitello for me while my wife chose the Seafood pasta. I selected a bottle of 97 Leroy Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes which Giulio said did not need decanting despite its age and he was right the bouquet was wonderful and in the mouth it was medium body with a nice finish. The seafood had plenty of scallops and prawns to my wifes delight and was nicely prepared and delicious. Veal Scaloppini is always a favorite dish of mine and tonight it was fabulous with the Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes wine. Now for dessert we chose La Creazione and Tiramisu. The La Creazione wrapped in phyllo is the best italian dessert i have in along time and the Tiramisu is standard for a light creamy dessert to end the evening. The service from our waiter was excellent considering it was a Saturday nite with an almost full restaurant. Valet parking is complimentary which is a nice touch. I'm an avid wine enthuisast and having travelled around the world and lived in Vancouver all of my life, La Terrazza in my humble opinion has the best overall wine list in Vancouver with Bordeaux, Burgundy and Tuscany as my favorite regions. We will be back next year on my birthday and I think I will chose a 99 Leroy Corton Renardes this time. read more

Amazing wine list, fantastic service, wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. Smoked salmon was to-die for. Service was spectacular and the bartender was extremely knowledgable of his scotch/bourbon selection. A definite list maker. read more

Had dinner on Sunday night here. The strozzapretti was very salty. Couldn't eat the sauce, had to pick out the pasta to eat. The halibut, lamb, cioppino, and prawn salad were all wondeful. read more

Had a great Valentines dinner at La Terrazza. Had reservations for 2 people but had some friends tag along after meeting them at the Canucks game. They had no problem finding a table for 6 (even when the place was packed) and sat us promptly. Service was great, drinks were fantastic, and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back! read more

If you are looking for a night of intense people-watching, awkward run-ins and rowdiness with some Cactus-type food, then pick your choice along Mainland. If you are looking for an evening to have some really good food with lovely ambience with friends or family, this is the place (and somehow just steps away from the usual rowdiness). I'm giving this a "Woohoo" 5-star rating because every single time I've been here, I've had memorable experiences, partially because of the good company but largely because 1. really well executed food (I am picky with pasta and how meat is prepared but this stuff is good!) and 2. excellent service - attentive and friendly but not overbearing. Another reason, I'm giving it a high rating is the fact there is never pressure to leave - we once (over)stayed for hours, but even after settling the bill, the service never ended! Moreover, I've noticed the other diners/patrons all just seem to be truly enjoying themselves, and just a positive vibe all around. If you haven't been, this is definitely a must-try place especially with their larger outdoor patio open during these sunny days- trust me you'll see what I mean when you go! :) read more

Went here for a birthday party in the smaller of the two private rooms. The canapés were fantastic, the dinner was tasty, wine spectacular, and great service. Did I mention, this particular room is a ventilated cigar room?! You can buy cuban cigars from the restaurant- what a great way to end the night. read more

Excellent meal from start to finish. Started the meal by sharing a cappicollo flatbread. Thin and crispy. Just the way we like it. Mains were carbonara and a rib eye steak. Pasta was full of flavor. Rib eye was tender and cooked to perfection. Wine menu is amazing!! Something for every budget. Service was outstanding. Will definitely be back. read more

One of my favorite Italian restaurants. They have the best Carpaccio I've had so far as it's sliced so thin that it literally melts in your mouth. Their risotto is also very tasty! read more

Great food! My family and I went here for Dine out 2012 and it was amazing. We had their appetizer pasta and prawn cakes, lamb, fish, and striploin. Their desserts (creme brulee and white choc cheesecake phyllo) were scrumptious. Love their details. Know that, though, they have free valet parking. We only found that out at the end of the meal (after we paid meter) - though you probably should tip the valet driver. read more

I wold recommend the sable fish. However the tenderloin was ok I don't think its something they're know for doing well. The service was good

Ate here for dinner on Valentine's Day, 2016. Amazing food, great ambience and service. I started with the Carpaccio di Manzo, followed by the Orecchiette and Manzo with La Creazione for dessert. Fantastic all the way through, the dessert was especially unique. They even had a goodies station for wrapping up delicious treats to take home. Will definitely return, thank you for making our Valentine's special! read more

We'd driven by La Terrazza many times and Friday evening we decided to give it a try. The ambiance is lovely, very Italian, in shades of rust and gold. On entering, there is a very nice bar and sitting area and then the restaurant. On this particular evening, there were only two other tables occupied inside the restaurant and some on the patio. There is also a private dining area. We decided to stay indoors. On reviewing the interesting cocktail menu, I asked our waiter, Scott, what one of the ingredients in the cocktail was. His response was: "I don't know. I don't drink the stuff. Probably a liqueur." So I chose to order the cocktail without the "unknown" ingredient. Scott's response: "But that will just be a Prosecco Spritzer!" Yes, that was what I wanted! When it came to ordering the meal, I chose the Roasted Prawn Salad, which described the ingredients on the menu as: roasted prawns, avocado, roasted corn, micro greens and a dressing. I asked for the dressing on the side. Again Scott, in a response with serious attitude, indicated that this was not possible as the dressing held the salad together. I asked if the dressing could be light? Again he tossed a look at me. I then ordered the Bruschetta. I have an intolerance for peppers and one of the bruschetta's had red peppers. I asked if I could switch out the red pepper bruschetta for another of the garlic variety. Again I received this look of disapproval. It was so uncomfortable that I asked Scott: "Is there a problem with this?" I understand if there is a "no substitute" policy but this was never mentioned. It was my husband's turn to order. He ordered the Spaghetti (other name for the pasta) Bolognaise. Scott's response was to laugh and he said: "Good choice. When I started working here I weighed 105lbs. Now look at me!" Honestly, Scott, who cares what you weighed when you started working at La Terrazza? I'm surprised you have stayed in the service industry. Because it is about SERVICE! As I indicated earlier, I have an intolerance to peppers of any kind. When my prawn salad arrived, 50% of it was red peppers, that was not indicated in the menu! Now if Scott had been "present", he would have said to me, on ordering, that the prawn salad had a large portion of red pepper in it and I would have changed my order. Scott came by shortly after the meals were delivered to enquire about the food and saw me fishing out the red peppers. A professional waiter would have offered to replace my meal instantly! Scott disappeared, only to return later with the dessert menu and the bill. For what we had, this restaurant is expensive! And with the poor service, definitely not a return option. There are so many good restaurants in Vancouver, who needs a surly waiter, mediocre food and an expensive bill! read more

I went to La Terrazza on Saturday night with my wife. First of all the restaurant is beautiful and warm. Maybe it was all the candles, but they really look like they try to make it look special. The place seems like they make an effort with the details, valet, tablecloths are perfect, menus look great etc.. Server was super professional, not overly friendly, telling you their name and everything, seemed very proper, which is a nice break from the earls waitress that try's to be your best friend. On the servers recommendation, I had the Mozzarella Di Buffala appetizer, and as promised, it was creamy and mush richer than your typical tomato & bocconcini. My wife had an eggplant lasagna kind of appetizer, which was also great, much heavier, could have been an entrée! We had the Duck & the Strozapretti for mains, also really good. and then split a phylo wrapped cheesecake for dessert. This dessert was not your typical cheesecake, it was totally unique being wrapped in pastry, hard to describe, but I would totally recommend. Overall a great experience read more