Went here on a spur to try something new in the neighbourhood. We loved the white ancovy with…read moreradish & focaccia bread, def a fav! We were quite disappointed with the watermelon and cucumber salad, for some reason the cucumber tasted awfully bitter which we returned the entire dish. Thankfully service was great and they were able to comped the dish for us. The restaurant was quite busy but we enjoyed sitting out on the patio while enjoying our aperol spritz. If I came here again, I'll have to try the other pastas cause the one we selected wasn't a highlight for us.

Lovely and well presented little restaurant tucked away just off Main Street. Would be great for a…read moredate night or intimate catch up. I strolled in on a weekday and it was quite busy, I'd highly recommend reservations. Service at the bar was great and it was cozy. Menu items are getting up there in price, $32 for a chanterelle mushroom pasta but it was pretty darn exquisite; fresh home made pasta and a lovely light butter sauce. I really enjoyed it. Mid 20's for a great arugula Caesar salad. As a vegetarian I was put off by seeing a note on the menu that there were no substitutions. Fortunately I was sitting at the bar and overheard the kitchen accept a different order of holding the pancetta on the salad, so I was able to have the salad also (but was kindly advised there is anchovy in the dressing). Pleasant dining experience, I'd go back.

Downhill Fast. This was a great place when it first opened. Since then the quality and hospitality…read morehas gone down. Case in point is their burrata. It was excellent - fresh, creamy. I've looked for that consistency but in the last few months it hasn't been fresh nor creamy. And portions shrank! Point it out and you are met with disbelief and hostility. I once raved about Nonna's Burrata Bar! I came here with so many groups of friends to enjoy it. Gave them many chances to get it right again. Such a shame as this place started out great for me. And who doesn't love a good burrata bar!?

We started with the burrata and tried two versions: the "naked" and the pear & prosciutto. The…read morenaked burrata was exactly that--just plain burrata with no real accompaniments. On the other hand, the pear & prosciutto version was excellent and definitely worth ordering. For mains, everyone in our party ended up choosing the gnocchi, which was described as having pistachio pesto. While the texture was nice, the pistachio flavor didn't really come through, and overall the dish was a bit forgettable. I probably wouldn't order it again. The highlight--or at least the spectacle--was the tableside tiramisu. It was fun to watch it being made, but unfortunately, the flavor didn't live up to the presentation. I've had better tiramisu elsewhere. Overall, the experience was okay. I would rate it as 3.5 stars. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. I'm not in a rush to go back, though I wouldn't strongly discourage others from trying it if they're curious.

We went to Fiorino for my birthday dinner. Got the amazing aesthetic corner seat. The inside was…read morequite busy, bustling with people and Italian country decor was in every wall. We got the Gnochetti and the Pollo ala diavola and negroni (both virgin and alcoholic). The gnochetti was super creamy, melts in the mouth and quite filling. But the absolute star of the show was the chicken! OH MY GOD!!! I've never had such a good sauce it was absolutely fingerlicking. The negronis were decent, the virgin one was pretty good though! Still dreaming of the chicken. Will go back again!

I would reccomend coming here during happy hour for appetizers and desserts. The main wasn't…read morenothing special it actually left me feeling nauseous. For appetizers we ordered the Frito misto which was delicious Deep fried seafood coated in semolina, we enjoyed with the delicious dipping sauce. For main we ordered the pasta fungi caciao e pepe this made me feel nauseous, it was bland tasting and the pasta was too chewy and aldente felt a little undercooked. We also ordered the house bread which was delicious but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the strawberry cheesecake with meringue dollops, huge portion and it was delicious.

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We went out for dinner at Piva last night. We had gone there once before and my husband was…read morefeeling like good Italian food and he remember Piva from a previous evening out, so we went to Piva. It was such a nice experience the last time that we decided to go again. What a disappointment. We shared the same pasta we had the last time and it was still really good Zio Italiano. For entrees my husband had the pizza special of the day and it was disappointing. We did not care for the taste and the crust was soggy. My husband had roast duck the last time we were there, and it was so good that I decided on it for my entree. Our waitress said that it was served medium rare. Duck breast generally is served medium rare so I didn't have an issue with this. When it came to the table it wasn't just rare it was raw. I couldn't cut it with my knife and I sent it back to the kitchen. I had a caprese salad - very expensive at $19.00. It was good but I've had much better. A man, who I believe was probably the manager came to the table to check on us and apologized for the duck. We shared a creme brulee for dessert. With a bottle of one of the reasonably priced wines at $60.00 our meal with tip was almost $200.00. Definitely not worth the money. It was so different from our last experience. It's unlikely that we would return. I gave it 5* last time. What a difference. It was so much better last time and although the pricing is the same we felt that received value for the money last time.

What a fantastic experience! We happened to visit on the very first night Trattoria by Italian…read moreKitchen launched its new menu, and if this is what the future looks like, they're off to an incredible start. Everything we ordered was outstanding. We had the meatballs, Caprese salad, mushroom bruschetta, and the Bolognese pasta, and every single dish was full of flavor. It's rare to leave a restaurant already planning your next visit, but the meal was so good that we're coming back again tomorrow. Our server, Angela, was wonderful. She was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and had such a positive disposition throughout the evening. She checked on us regularly and even tracked down a Coke Zero for us, which was greatly appreciated. I also want to recognize one of the managers (Asian male). While making his rounds through the dining room, he noticed that we hadn't been given plates after our food was delivered. Before we even had to ask, he quickly brought them over and handled the situation smoothly and professionally. It's those little moments of attention to detail that make a difference. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. The restaurant was busy, FIFA was on the TVs, music was playing, and it created a fun, energetic dining experience. I can't compare it to the previous menu because this was our first visit, but if this is the new direction, congratulations to the entire team. You absolutely nailed it. 5 out of 5 stars. We'll definitely be back.

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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.

Took my boyfriend here as part of his long weekend birthday celebration. Reservations are available…read moreon OpenTable but there is a $25/person charge if you don't show or change your reservation with less than 24 hour notice. We were immediately greeted by the hostess upon entering and was seated to our table. There's a big bar and intimate lounge area for casual drinks and Happy Hour. We were seated at a nice big 4 seater table for 2 people, which was nice. The decor is a bit dark, intimate, and sophisticated. We noticed an outdoor patio where there were also tables reserved. By the end of Saturday night, the table was nearly a full house with most of the patio almost full too. We had a lovely server whose birthday was also that day and we said she should have pulled up a chair to split our dessert with us. My boyfriend ordered an old fashioned, I got the virgin strawberry lemonade - both were really nice. To start, we got the beef carpaccio. The carpaccio came with cheesy bread that my boyfriend loved but I enjoyed it more with the complimentaey bread basket with garlic olive oil so thatI could taste the truffle and meat flavour more. For mains, I got the lamb and my boyfriend got the lobster spaghettini carbonara. The lamb was perfectly cooked to my liking and I enjoyed the cheesy potato gratin with assorted vegetables it came with. My boyfriend also liked the carbonara with the lobster tail. For dessert, my boyfriend selected the fresh peach tart with vanilla ice cream. It came with a flaming candle and 'Happy Birthday' message, which was a really cute touch. We left full, with leftovers, and satisfied. Pre-gratituity, the meal was $210 for the both of us. A nice meal for a special occasion!

Terrazza was a nice experience overall. The place itself is beautiful and the customer service was…read moregreat ..everyone was friendly and attentive, which definitely made the visit enjoyable. The food was good, but nothing that totally blew me away. Still solid and worth trying, especially if you're in the area and looking for a nice spot with a good atmosphere. And Drake... you definitely hype some of these spots up a lot, but I still love ya man!

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