We came here to try their housemade pastas. The Scallop Linguini was delicious, with a generous…read moreserving of scallops. Sauce was very unique, creamy with a hint of pesto. The Crab Linguini had bits of crab meat (minced?) mixed into the rosé sauce. To be honest, there didn't seem to be much crab in this dish. The pastas are all made in-house & cooked al dente. They're definitely of a higher quality than most other pasta places, which somewhat justifies their $30+ price point for the pasta dishes. We also ordered some drinks & I enjoyed the seasonal cocktail. Service was warm & friendly; the ambience was calm & relaxing. Overall, we had a lovely evening here.

La Forchetta is a lovely family-run joint in north Burnaby using quality ingredients and providing…read moreexcellent and personable service. My family and I went for lunch on a Saturday, and I was surprised to see that we were the only table when we walked in. We were greeted warmly, and upon recommendation, we ordered the freshly squeezed orange juice. It was absolutely delicious, like sunshine in a cup. Bolstered, we proceeded to order the rest of our meal. For appies, we had meatballs, caprese salad, and garlic bread. The meatballs were dense yet tender, and the tomato sauce they were sitting in was perfectly balanced. The caprese was solid, nothing mind-blowing but it was fresh and tasty! For mains, we had the prawn risotto and scallop pasta. We spent the whole meal debating which one we liked more, because they were both top notch. The prawns in the risotto were not a touch over or underdone, and the pasta was savory and fragrant. I like the savoriness the almonds gave it. Even though we were stuffed, we couldn't resist ordering dessert. The passion fruit panna cotta and the lemon sorbet were the perfect way the cap off the meal. My grandma, notoriously shy with speaking English, even called the server over to tell her how much she liked it. The bill was hefty- $180 including tax and tip for the 3 of us. But I walked away feeling satisfied that my grandma had the best meal she's had in years, and that to me is priceless.

Tucked away in a cozy little spot, Artusi instantly charmed us with its warm, intimate ambience --…read moreperfect for a slow, comforting evening. The vibe is inviting without trying too hard, with just the right balance of casual and classy. We tried the Rigatoni Panna E Prosciutto and the Tagliatelle Papalina -- both were absolutely fantastic. The rigatoni was rich and creamy without being heavy, and the prosciutto added just the right amount of savory depth. The tagliatelle had a silky texture and the sauce was beautifully balanced -- subtle, but packed with flavor. You can tell the pasta is fresh and made with care. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, never rushed, and the staff seemed genuinely happy to be there. The only thing I'd note is that the portion sizes were on the smaller side. That said, the quality and taste more than made up for it. Every bite was worth savoring. Highly recommend for date night or a cozy dinner with close friends. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu.

We stumbled into the cozy new Italian place on a pretty dark rainy Vancouver night…read more The small intimate dining room was light with soft lights and candles . Service was attentive and friendly. I had the Gnocchi my usual go to Italian pasta and it was delicious . So fresh and filling . One of the best I've had in a long time . The wine I ordered was out for the night but the wait staff's recommendation was spot on . All around a great small local business we will be happy to pop into again

World traveler here. Been to Italy a number of times. Like a great small village restaurant in the…read moreboot, this has homemade everything: Family recipes and service. The Best Caesar salad I've ever had. Truly a hidden gem. Been there multiple times since moving here.

Bleh! just ordered pizza and it is the SALTIEST thing I've ever eaten..and I LIKE salty food…read more Never ever ever again. Trash. Screw this place. Bad service too. Oh, and there is about 1% on this. What the hell happened??? I will go out of my way to let my coquitlam people know not to eat here.

Really good classic Italian place. Great, friendly service, good cocktails, and decent portions for…read moreapps and mains. They have nightly specials which are also good, along with their classic menu. The space is a good size, with a semi private room in the back for large parties. Overall a solid diner out.

Cute, quaint restaurant. Quite a small space but very intimate, homey, and welcoming…read more I very much appreciate an Italian restaurant that gives bread before your meal. What are you supposed to scoop up the leftover sauce with, without bread?! The bread came out warm, and tied us over until our meal. The server recommended the shrimp pasta, which was a huge portion. Super tasty, fresh, and filling! Slightly creamy, tomatoey, and lots of big shrimp. I will definitely be back!

Ordered the off menu seafood risotto (minimum 4 person order required). Went in with such high…read moreexpectations that I was worried it would naturally disappoint. Let me tell you, it did not. It was definitely worth the wait for the delicious risotto. The historical hype is real. I savoured every piece of the meal and licked up the remaining sauce off the plate.

Just had dinner at Kinemi's. Delicious! Reasonable! Great Service! Easy to get to! Friendly!…read moreSpotless Washroom! We had the Seafood Linguine and it was generous with the seafood, good sized portion. If you want giant go to Anton's (which we love). We also shared a Caesar salad and it was super fresh and tasty! We will come back again and recommend it to our friends. It is a hole-in-the-wall place with no ambience...but there was a young couple in there enjoying their meal and their company....on a date....so there you go!

I came here with a friend who lives in Port Moody and she had some kind of 25% off coupon to use at…read morethis restaurant. We were given a few small pieces of bread with some thinly sliced meat, a tomato spread and a few pieces of Parmigianno Reggiano cheese. Hmmm...that was kind of different. Usually it's just bread with Olive oil & balsamic vinegar, or bread with some kind of spread. Adding the thinly sliced meat and the few pieces of cheese was a nice touch. I especially enjoyed the cheese! For our entrees my friend ordered Linguine e salmone, and I ordered Bucatini all Bomba. The Linguine e salmone came with a fairly large and thick piece of salmon. I was impressed with how generous the portion of salmon was for this dish. My dish was tasty but kinda paled in comparison next to the huge slab of salmon on my friend's plate. No fault of the restaurant as I had opted not to add any protein to my dish. I have a feeling if I'd added protein then there's a good chance I'd have ended up with a similar sized piece on my plate as well. Salmon for example would have cost an extra $14 to add to my dish. For that sum, I have a feeling it would be a pretty generous slab of salmon they'd be adding. I did very much enjoy the flavors of my dish. The portion of pasta looked a bit small upon first glance, but it was actually quite filling. I had just enough room after my pasta to order a Grappa Tiramisu for dessert, and as I don't come to Port Moody very often, I decided to splurge and order one. Mmmmm...sooo good. If you like Italian food, this place is quite a gem. I also love that they have a Vegetarian lasagna on their menu. As someone who doesn't eat meat, a Vegetarian lasagan is something that always grabs my attention when I'm at Italian restaurants. If I find myself at Osteria Povera again, I will definitely order the Vegetarian lasagna next time! Service: Fair Parking: Free parking on the street

A quaint little spot in the neighborhood! It's a bit tucked behind smaller streets off the main…read moreroad so it felt a little hidden. We stumbled upon this place while waitlisted elsewhere nearby but Im glad that happened. The ambiance of Povera is old timey, warm, and intimate. Tables are small and somewhat compact but it doesn't feel that way. The service was alright. The only time service fell short was when we asked for things like a straw for the drink or fresh ground pepper. Maybe staff were tired as it was the end of the night or maybe they were really busy. Regardless, we did have to ask a few times before they brought things over. Brownie points to our server though - We had a lovely server who was patient and let us take our time to review the menu. And he generously offered up the antipasto spreads and focaccia, which was delicious! The food was great. Highly recommend the focaccia. It was so good! Seasoned just right and had a great crunch. Listened to others' recommendations and got the salmon linguine. Now, it may sound simple on paper (lemon, rosemary, linguine, salmon) but it is done very well. The salmon was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The rosemary did a lot of heavylifting but wasn't overwhelming the dish. The lemon was a touch of acid to being brightness to the dish. Everything worked together. We also got the Bomba pasta with chicken. Also good, had a lot of flavours working together! The chicken also has a crisp exterior and tender interior. I'd definitely come back here for a date night or a more intimate chat with friends.

Insincere servers fishing for tips…read more We showed up for lunch. The place looked nice. The hostess said the tables in the covered patio were reserved but the group won't be coming for an hour so we can eat there if we want but we have to leave before the bigger party gets there. She recommended we sit further away on hard uncomfortable seats in the wind. What the heck? It was uncomfortable then another waitress with light brown hair came by and said "is there a problem?" I said "we would prefer to sit in the covered patio" She said it was okay but kind of made kind of a big deal about it. Treating me like I was being difficult when actually I was very polite considering how they were treating us. Reminding us repeatedly that a larger more important party is coming in an hour and treating us like we were a burden. It honestly just seemed like the servers are only thinking only about their tips and not wanting to serve a small family. She ignored our table the whole time. I didn't get any Parmesan. Because she never stopped to ask how the meal was. The server had someone bring the food. It wasn't even busy. She just didn't care. Our server basically did nothing but avoid us. The only time she was remotely friendly was when she handed my spouse the bill. Obviously fishing for tips. She asked what we are going to do after this and as I answered she looked away like she couldn't give an F. These bad servers need to go. Bad service always ruins a business. It really doesn't matter if the food is good when the servers are rude. We won't be coming back.

Oh it's been a while where I feel I don't know where to start…read more My partner and I went back to ill Posto after two years. We had a poor experience there before. That said tonight was worse. Literally the worst service, by some pre pubescent girl in cut jeans shorts. We watched her walk empty handed back and forth while we and others waited for everything from the appy to desert and coffee. The pizza was dry the Lasagne was out of a can Im sure! Really how hard is it to make good lasagne? I sat there pinning to be across the road at Niagra where the food and service although not 5 star is miles ahead of Ill Posto. The place was busy but I have know clue why. The menu is limited the prices are high for what it is. Try the Pink Pepper Corn in Vancouver for far better food and similar prices!!!

Hi @jfoodreviews here…read more Dined at Gino's here in new west. It's not close to the skytrain expo stn. It's closest to braid. (1km walk ) If you drive it's like 5-8 min drive from Columbia station. / close to highway 1 exit. Interior reminds me of 2000's decor. Staff are very attentive. Tasted like a Greek Italian fusion, but more on the Greek leaning side. Their specials are dine in only. No take out. The Gino pizza is their best seller. Parking directly in front is paid. There is a side street that has a parking lot for free. But seldom is open as people who live in the apartments scoop it up. Price is decent if you get the entree special. But if you get the pizza. You can easily enjoy it itself or split it with another person.

We had a lovely evening at Gino's. It is a lovely family run restaurant and has nice cozy vibe…read more We had made reservations, and we were warmly greeted and seated at a booth. Sydney came to our table and presented water and menus. We asked for a wine list, and she said that they had limited wines because of the BCGEU strike but asked what we wanted and she checked availability for us. When we asked her about a couple of the wines, she offered to give us a small sample of one the wines. It was a white wine and the wine was well chilled and served in a nice cold glass. We ordered the wine with dinner and Sydney brought out an ice bucket for the wine. For dinner we shared garlic prawns in butter as an appetizer. They were perfectly cooked and the garlic butter was perfect with a good taste of garlic. It was served with really good garlic bread that was generously buttered. Gino's also served 6 prawns. Many restaurants just provide 5 prawns even if they know the order is being shared. Our entrees were chicken parmesan with spaghetti for my husband and roast lamb for myself. The portions are very generous. My husband's chicken was very tender and moist. I had a large serving of roast lamb served with Greek salad, potatoes and rice. The lamb was very tender. It was a wonderful meal. The service from Sydney was very good. It was a very good evening with nice friendly staff, very good food and reasonable prices. We really like the warmth and ambiance at Gino's