Food wisdoms: 1…read more You are what you eat. Capelllini. 2. I was looking at that salad, hoping it would turn into a donut. 3. Weight is directly related to gravity. Gravity is directly related to the earth. The earth is heavy and if you weigh more, it means you're more connected to the earth. Science!!! 4. A well balanced diet is having a piece of cake in each hand. See my pics. That's what I had. It was busy when I got here. Efficient, attentive but not intrusive service. Pasta made in house. Having said all of the above. I go to the gym regularly, and train like a demon about to be kicked out of purgatory. That means one thing. I have ABS -olutely no self control.

Had a lovely bday dinner for my mom here! We sat in the darker room which I preferred over the…read morebrighter white room, the decor is more moody and calming. And you have a view of the pretty bar. There were five of us so we got appies and mains and you best believe I tried everyone's plate so I could do a proper review! I ordered the mocktail mezcal margarita and it was okay, needed more of the margarita flavour, didn't have the flavour of mezcal that I love altho I know it's non alch so not going to be the same. It was refreshing though! For appetizers we got the: * Whipped ricotta and eggplant caponata - 10/10 so good! Had a nice kick of spice too on the finish. * Squash and apple salad - 7/10 - really great portion size. * Warm olives - 10/10 no notes and such a good portion as well. For mains we got: *Carbonara - 10/10 loved it! They use proper guanciale too. Perfectly creamy, rich and delicious. Noodles were so fresh. * Chicken Parm - 8/10 - great cheese distribution on the chicken, pasta was tasty. * Bolognese - 9/10 - your classic bolognese sauce with hearty amounts of meat. I like the noodles they used for this dish too. * Linguine Ai Gamberi - 8/10 - yummy seafood pasta dish, really light with a lemon flavour. Good amount of seafood in the dish too. To finish we all shared the chocolate olive oil cake - 7/10 - was yummy too just wanted it to be abit more olive oily, I think the chocolate overpowers the olive oil abit. Now I gotta mention the staff, they're so fun and friendly and our waitress Paula was awesome! Shoutout to Paula! We all had a great night! Thank you for the awesome time.

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.

My friend and I had an enjoyable dinner at Giusti tonight, about a week from when the place first…read moreopened for reservations. Taking over the old Bar Susu spot, Giusti's $75 tasting menu option harkens back to when the previous establishment that owned the space did affordable $55 tasting menus once upon a time. So, we were happy to opt for this option and try a little bit of everything instead of deciding on a la carte options. I appreciate the adventurous feel this menu has with its carefully selected ingredients and everything sounded quite thrilling. This $75 tasting menu consists of 7 dishes, which includes a dessert to share. For wines, the list has decreased in size from Bar Susu, filling up a one pager on the backside of the menu, but in return offers interesting carafe sizes at 500ml, alongside by the glass or bottle prices. We opted for the Tantalus Blanc de Noir in the carafe size for our meal and it was a very nice choice. Fine bubbles, fruity, orange blossom notes, without the fermentation funk and stayed bubbly for a long time. Our server, Chris, was appreciative to the notes of improvement and positive feedback we had for some of the dishes throughout the tasting menu experience and we had a good conversation. Something that stood out was that you can also make requests to your server if something in particular catches your eye on the menu that you'd like to see included in the tasting menu, and they delivered on both my requests of the Bagna Cauda and Pumpkin Cappellacci. Savio Volpe's Bagna Cauda still reigns supreme for me, but the Giusti one hit the spot as one of our green courses. The inclusion of the squash, radishes, radicchio etc. was a nice touch. They typically do ONE dessert to share, but Chris went above and beyond, and we were lucky enough to be able to get the apple crostata and the pear sorbetto both. Pacing wise, we had a 5pm reso, got water and wine at about 5:20, first two starters at 5:30. Second round took a little long, and we waited to 6pm to see the 2 greens. Third round felt faster but appeared at 6:30, with dessert happening at 7pm. My absolute fave of the night was the meatballs on sourdough for the second starter, and my friend's fave was the cavatelli with stewed beef (one of the two pasta dishes in round 3). We are STILL thinking about these dishes! Maybe just a personal preference, but I will say the dough things tasted doughy or lacked a certain oomph of flavor? The cavatelli had a nice handmade taste and texture quality to it which I appreciated. Maybe try giving it a good mix before dividing it up. I think I realized one of the salads was misintroduced to us by another server and was actually the Crispy Potato and Punterelle salad with fried pigs head and feed, mustard and pickles. We thought this was a little confusing on being cohesive, but this one kind of grows on you on the third and forth bite, and there are a lot of textures to discover on the plate. Ambiance wise, Giusti seems like it has the potential to be a place that is great for families, and with the great prices we saw on the menu, we love to see more places like this in Vancouver.

My second visit to Fiorino, and honestly, I left feeling a little disappointed. The first tim came,…read morethe food was decent but nothing particularly memorable. This time, unfortunately, I found it even less impressive. We tried three cocktails, and they were all pretty average. They have an entire page dedicated to Negronis, so I was excited to try the Watermelon Negroni. However, I could barely taste any watermelon at all. I think the idea is that the watermelon ice cube slowly melts into the drink, but by the time I finished it, there still wasn't much watermelon flavor. The whiskey cocktail was also quite underwhelming. Food-wise, the Apricot Salad was probably my favorite. It had a caramelized sweetness that made it feel almost more like a dessert than a salad, but it was still refreshing and enjoyable. The Wagyu Meatball, on the other hand, was quite dry. It was very different from the meatballs I'm used to having served in a rich sauce. For the main course, we had the brie-filled pasta with Argentinian shrimp. It was okay overall, but the pasta itself felt slightly undercooked. The biggest disappointment was the dessert -- a traditional Italian lemon and white chocolate dessert. Unfortunately, the lemon flavor tasted very artificial and almost like a strong lemon extract, which made it difficult to enjoy.

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!

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

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.

Small staff but great service, owner was great and friendly. Ordered the set dinner menu, fine…read moreItalian cuisine. Love the interior design, old & modern combined ambiences.

This is always a fun place to go to for a special events like birthday and anniversary. On…read moreweekends, Frederico signs from 9-11:30 for dancing after dinner. There are not too many super clubs left in town so this is always top of mind. The staff runs like a well oiled machine. Food gets served as soon as you arrive when you go for the group menu since they know what have been ordered in advance. Veal Parmesan, chicken, basa are all done well.

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.

Our family was in New West, and we wanted to grab brunch. I checked Yelp, and Piva looked to be…read morean highly reviewed spot, so we decided to try it out. I made reservations, but on arrival, it was clear we didn't need them as it wasn't that busy. The space is quite nice, similar if we were inside a Browns Social House or something similar. I only tried a few things: - Truffle Fries: Good. Lacked salt, but the grana padano provided enough umami - Breakfast Pizza: Good. A little different, but still fitting for brunch. I particularly like the pickled onion that added a bit of crunch and acidity to every bite. - Margherita Pizza: Good. More roasted tomato than I would normally see in a margherita, but still a good pizza. Service was very polite and attentive. No issues came up. Overall, I was a little impressed. Considering I've never heard of Piva before, it was pretty good food, good service in a nice setting. I'd consider returning.

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!