Amazing! Dropped by without a reservation after a long day of walking and biking the city after departing our cruise ship this morning. The host staff were able to squeeze us in. Service was tremendous and the food was terrific. Started off with wonderful cocktails, then moved on to the Citrus Salad, Fried Chicken, Broccolini and Chorizo Pizza. All was amazing and there's a reason the Fried Chicken is their big seller, so so good. Carrot Cake for dessert was a terrific ending. If you are in town and can get in, then get in, you won't regret it. read more

One of my favorite culinary experiences in all of Vancouver. First of all the venue, this is a beautiful establishment with a nice interior decor and an opulent bar area. This place is perfect to go on a fancy date or any other event. I started with the charcuterie board that had salami and mortadella in it, great toasted bread and some cauliflower and beets for the crunch. It was the first time I ordered a charcuterie and cheese board that didn't emphasize the meets and cheese but added some veggies as well, the crunch from the vegetables was a good addition but I wish they put more cheese besides the little portion of burrata. The pizza was awesome and you can tell! Bubbly chewy and glutinous dough, definitely one of the best pizzas I've had although and I can't wait to go get more. Now to the piece of resistance, the pot de crème with salted Caramel. That dessert was WOW. The crunch from the crumble, the sweetness of the crème and the sweet and savory salted caramel just made it one of the best desserts I've ever had. Not exaggerating this thing tastes insanely good! I can't wait to be back here for more. Recommend 5* read more

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Had a great dinner here, was a large party and sat in the kitchen on the second floor. Vegetables were the best.

Their fried chicken dish is the best fried chicken! It's also on their happy hour menu. The restaurant is so beautiful and the staff were super friendly. I went for happy hour and we got a few dishes to share and loved all of them. Highly recommend for a nice date night or special occasion as it's a little more on the fancier side read more

Pizza was excellent. We got the chorizo and mortadella pizzas. If you like neopolitan the. This is a good place to try. Crust a little bit burn but not too much. We also had the fried chicken. It was tasty and crispy. read more

Really nice atmosphere and great service. I sat at the bar because it was very packed on a Friday night. Didn't think of making a reservation...definitely make a reservation! Both their food menu and drinks menu are wonderful. I stuck to standard cocktails. Had their prosciutto and burrata as well as the veal tongue. Had a hard time deciding when it came to desserts. I read a lot of reviews about the salted caramel pot so decided to give it a shot and I have no regrets! I strong recommend. Came here a second time and the only seats available were by the kitchen. When the hostess described it it didn't sound appealing but it was an absolutely amazing experience to face the kitchen and see everything get made. Again, food was impressive and drinks were amazing. Definitely a favourite. read more

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Nice atmosphere, very clean with upstairs dining. Our server was amazing. The dishes are like tapas with different shareable sizes small and large. Every dish we got was delicious and very unique. They put a twist on everything. Would gladly come back again to try other dishes. read more

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I was so glad I went here. Service was fantastic. Menu was super interesting. I settled in ceviche, grilled lamb sausage and roasted cauliflower, and it was all amazing. Bar has a huge selection and my sazerac was top notch. Worth the money. Highly recommend. read more

This was such a wonderful experience. From the moment you walk in it was like an event and the food and service was excellent and the atmosphere amazing. The Sommelier Really enhanced our experience and helped us pick out something we loved. We had the clam pasta, small plate fried chicken and 2 veg dish : mushrooms and squash. The fried chicken had hints of five spice? Perfectly cooked ,Absolutely amazing. The pasta and the mushrooms also 10 out of 10. The squash was OK I would or I wouldn't order that one again. read more

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The building and decor are both super cool. There are a handful of stairs to get in which can be hard if you are older or had a bit too much to drink ;) The food is tapas style, so it's best to go in a small group. We had two pizzas, the spätzle truffle pasta, the bone marrow, halibut ceviche and the flank steak. All was good, but nothing stood out as amazing. We finished it off with the ricotta cheesecake. It was light and had a scoop of limoncello sorbet and blueberry crumble. I had the non-alcoholic lavender lemonade. It could have used a bit more lavender but was refreshing none the less. Apparently the cocktails are good here, but I didn't try one. Overall, I think this is a cool place for a relaxed, social gathering. The decor is worth a look. read more

Nightingale - Ricotta cheesecake - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It was my first time visiting Vancouver and my friend took me here for lunch. I like their ambiance and their service is excellent. I have no complain about any of their food. Every plate we had was very delicious and amazing. I would recommend my friends to come here when they're in Vancouver. read more

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The 19th century/Downtown Abbey-like entrance had us all awe in admiration. We love the beautiful interior of soft autumn colors and the juxtaposition of minimalist and heritage furniture. And my eyes linger on the shiny copper cocktail shakers that rest on the marble bar, with an antique library of fancy spirits as the backdrop. Though there is a giant pillar almost in the middle of the room and obstructing our view. It is hard to pin-point exactly what cuisine Nightingale is - I mean yes, Mr. Hawksworth said it is "Canadian Cuisine" in his press, and the press describes Nightingale as "local ingredients with international influences." Well, I respectfully disagree, because the menu skews heavily towards Italian and even when I asked our waitress on what cuisine this is, she sheepishly replies Italian. We ordered Daily market fish crudo, Pacific octopus, Crispy fried chicken and Grilled pork belly to share between two people and sipped on cocktails. Daily market fish crudo, calabrian chili, fennel, citrus - I didn't ask what the fish was, but regardless what the fish might be, it'd be drowning in chilli and olive oil because they completely overpower the delicate taste of the fish. Not to mention the portion is TINY. Pacific octopus, blistered caper, parsley, fermented chili, vinegar - A very (good) interesting dish where the texture of the octopus is like that of a fish, and overall this was a flavor-balanced dish. Crispy fried chicken, preserved lemon yogurt, dill. espelette - Small pieces of chicken were lightly coated and fried while retaining that juicy center...and it tasted delicious with the yogurt mix of lemon and dill. Portion is still very small. Grilled pork belly, nectarine, white balsamic, pistachio - It tasted like a combo of fancy honey ham and HK BBQ pork - but super tender, juicy, and paired beautifully with thinly sliced nectarine where its acidity helped to offset the richness of the fat, and crushed pistachio added an interesting crunch in the mouth. There are lots of wine available by the glass and by the half bottle, and its a good mix of mainstream and particular wine picks. And when it comes to service, our waitress was the Godess! She came over and checked us for every dish, filled our water regularly, and asked if we want another cocktail soon as we finished our drink. I also saw another waitress folding the napkin when the patron left the table to use the washroom. Since the restaurant just opened, there are a few small areas to note: 1. No one asked me if I'd like my jacket to be stored, and there is a storage just behind the concierge 2. I arrived earlier than my reservation, finished my meal, and while on my way home I got a call asking if I'm still coming in 3. There are a few wines on the menu that are current not available, but will come in as stock gets refreshed. 4. A lot of staff are just walking around... Towards the end our bill came to about $100 for 4 plates and 2 drinks between 2 people, and sadly we were about 60% full. Cheerio! read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Price: $$$ Nightingale's menu was pretty short - only one page. Hubby and I were surprised to see the prices of the dishes to be more affordable than we expected them to be, given it was a Hawksworth restaurant, but throughout our lunch, we were able to figure out why they were priced the way they were. We didn't order much, because both of us can't eat as much as we did before these days. We ordered: (1) Russian kale salad, fennel, lemon, chili, ricotta salata ($16.00) (2) N'duja, fior di latte, san marzano, charred rapini ($17.00) (3) Charred lamb chops, red harissa, mint charmoula, wild rice dukkah ($22.00) I had a real difficult time choosing between the lamb chops and the steak, but in the end, I decided to try the lamb chops because (a) hubby and I both really enjoy eating lamb, and (b) our server also recommended the dish to us as well. The portion size of the lamb chops was small - only 3 lamb chops, but we still decided to try them. We were originally going to order another dish, but I was hesitant as I wanted to save room for dessert, so we decided to start with 3 and see. I realized that no complimentary bread was given - just a note. The salad was pretty large in terms of size, and its portions were great for the two of us to share. It was light and quite refreshing, a tad bit too refreshing for me because of the lemon, but hubby enjoyed it very much. We would reorder when we revisit. The lamb chops were brought out next- and though I knew that the dish had only 3 lamb chops, I have to say I was a little disappointed in the portions. Given its price and the fancy ingredients the dish was made with, the $22.00 price tag isn't overly expensive. The server wasn't kidding when she recommended that we order a couple of sides/vegetables to enjoy with our lamb chops to make our lunch more fulfilling! Lesson learned (the hard way). I contemplated whether I should order a side of vegetables while we were eating our lamb chops, but I decided to wait on the pizza first and see how our tummies were doing afterwards. The pizza was delish! Though it was on the thin side - some may think that it's too thin - hubby and I enjoyed it very much as it reminded us of the authentic Italian pizzas we love. I think this style of pizza is Neapolitan originating from Napoli - someone correct me if I'm wrong! The pizza is a definite recommend and re-order! Anyway, the pizza was hot and literally fresh out of the oven when it arrived on our table and it really was love at first bite. Nightingale has its own brick oven on the second floor of the restaurant so you can always count on them for authentic pizzas any time. I must say, the pizza took quite a long time for it to arrive, actually most of our foods did, but it was worth the wait! The quality of the dishes and the delicious flavours really was incomparable. We didn't have any trouble finishing the pizza, and though we had room for dessert, I decided to try another dessert place that was on my list instead of trying a sweet dish at Nightingale that day. If you've always wanted to visit Vancouver's Hawksworth Restaurant but couldn't, or love David Hawksworth's cuisine, Nightingale is a definite must-visit for you! Whether you're a tourist visiting our beautiful city or a local who loves good food, Nightingale is a great restaurant for everyone. It's casual enough that you can go for a small bite to eat, but it's also upscale enough that you can have a great romantic dinner with your loved one. Go in between for brunch (though I think the menu is the same for lunch, dinner and brunch - see official menu here), you get a great casual yet sophisticated vibe. Our service was spotty, but above average. It took some time to flag down our server at times but we were okay with waiting. When you add all your dishes up, the price isn't as cheap as it looks on the menu. If you like your bang for your buck - that is, you like quantity over quality (more expensive = more food), Nightingale isn't going to meet that standard. Here, it is definitely quality over quantity, and the food portions are quite smaller than your average restaurant. Don't be surprised if you find yourself ordering another pizza to satisfy your stomach, unless you're ready to go all out and give your credit card a nice run. Overall, our short experience at Nightingale was excellent and hubby and I would definitely revisit the restaurant when we have a chance! Not sure when we can, now that we're playing the waiting game with the arrival of our baby boy! read more

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Thee BEST restaurant ever! If you have not yet been here.... you need to come! We ordered tons of food- pizzas, albacore tuna, fried chicken, chickpea and eggplant salad, meatballs, cauliflower, steaks, caramel dessert and a simple chocolate chip cookie---- Everything was AMAZING! The service was impeccable, the food was out of this world, the ambiance was wonderful! Will definitely go back again!!! read more

I finally had a chance to try this much hyped restaurant. My wife & I came tonight with another foodie couple so we sampled a good number of dishes. Yelp won't let me choose 3.5 stars, but that's what it deserves. What a great looking restaurant. From the moment that you walk in, the high ceiling and openness of the place feels grand and inviting. Walking up and down the stairs, I felt like I was back on the Cunard cruise ship. The food tonight was good. The pizza reminded me of Italy. Simple tomato sauce with mozzarella and topped with basil. You could eat the whole pie with a fork and knife just like you would in Italy. We ordered the brussel sprouts and cauliflowers for our veggie dishes. Both dishes were perfectly seasoned and nicely carmelized. The cavatelli with wild boar was on the salty side in my opinion. The hanger steak was one of my favorite dish. Perfect doneness and well seasoned. Last but not least, we had the pork belly. This dish put us over the top. Though it was delicious, the ratio was 90% fat to 10% meat. It was melt in your mouth goodness, but you MUST eat it hot. I had the last piece, which was cold, and it was like eating lard. Dessert I found underwhelming. We had the salted caramel pot de creme and hazelnut financier. The pot de creme tasted fine, but did not wow. The financier was not what I had in mind, I was confused. Financier is usually a small buttery cake. What was served was a mousse sitting on top of a dense and hard crust. I can't quite give them four stars because service was hit and miss. Some staff were good, some needed more training, and one guy needed an attitude adjustment. The service needs improvement in respect to too many hands on the table. The food runners need to work on customer service, smiling wouldn't hurt. read more

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Beautiful space. Enjoyable share plates. Yummy cocktails. Decently priced happy hour for drink and food. Great service and table maintenance. Recommend: paper plane and fried chicken on happy hour. read more

Let's start off with the things to improve upon (resulting 3 stars) and then I'll get to the 4-5 star material. Trying to make a reso on Opentable, there are no options for 8 people but it will let you make a reso for 7. Our table for 7 was really a table for 4 with 2 on 1 side, 3 squished in on the opposite side, and 2 on each end. For a place with sharing as the theme, this was just not enough space. Why cram a table of 7 into the same configuration you use for 4? If you don't want resos of 7, don't allow them. If you do allow resos for 7, why not make it a bit bigger and allow 8? After initially bringing water, our server left us wanting to order cocktails. I didn't count how long but it was too long. Then after the drinks came, she promptly (to her credit) asked us about food and we indicated we might need a couple of more minutes. We decided on the food right away but it was quite a while before she came back.. leaving us wanting yet again. The first dish of food hit the table an hour after our reservation. The group of 7 had a few sub-groups sharing food. One couple asked for 2 dishes to be their "second course". After we devoured all the food on the table, it was apparent those 2 dishes were missing, we thought forgotten so I inquired with our server and she said they were coming because they asked for them to be their second course. Those dishes did come but considerably after all the other food was eaten. They just meant they wanted those dishes after their appetizer, not after their appetizer was digested and everyone else had finished. Judgment and execution could be sharpened up. Lastly, for my sub-group of 3, we told the server that 1 couple was splitting a bottle of wine, I had my own drinks, and the 3 of us were sharing the food. 2 bills came, 1 with a bottle of wine and the other with my drinks and all the food. Not a big deal but we had to manually figure out the food split, tax, etc. Something that should have been easy for an astute server to figure out. So my biggest disappointments were the seating arrangement and the server. Granted it was a packed house so that could be a factor. Now on to the good stuff. The decor is BEAUTIFUL. What a space.. and the bar is a great sight. The house cocktails are definitely worth trying but don't be afraid to venture off the list. The wine list also has a number of great options. The food was also very good. Specifically, we had the octopus, pea and fava shoots, N'duja pizza, meatballs, and pork belly. All were very enjoyable. I love, love,LOVE that they use san marzano tomatoes. Being the tomato sauce whooooooooore that I am, a little more sauce on the meatballs and pizza please! read more

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This is a great restaurant for food and environment. Service was amazing. They offer delicious tapas so you can try a lot of different food from appetizers to main course. All the foods are in the right size, and they offer half portion pasta to make sure you will never be too full! The only disappointment is that the selection of wine by glass was a bit expensive and they are not very good ( based on the price ). Focus on food then. No hesitation to recommend this restaurant! read more

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Great new spot that's been added to the already vast selection of downtown Vancouver. Nightingale stands out to me because of the open space that lets noise flow and keep the noise level down. It is tastefully decorated in a way that's appealing aesthetically, but felt rather devoid of meaning (does that make sense). Beyond the ambiance, I really enjoyed the flavour pairing for the various dishes I tried at Nightingale. The food is well executed and also well presented. Only issue, as has been mentioned in other reviews, is portion size relative to pricing. Didn't go for any of the cocktails because they were beyond the budget I'd normally assign to drinks. I did like that the bar had a very extensive selection of liquors though. In any case, I've heard mixed reviews on people's experiences here so will pass on drinks. I'd recommend visiting Nightingale to be blown away by a well designed menu that's got consistent execution from the kitchen, but not as a place to dine regularly for meals if you aren't loaded $$ read more

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Meh. I was quite excited to try dishes here but was left unimpressed. Everything was a tad on the salty side and plates were quite small; however, they ARE technically tapas and are meant to be shared. I had lunch here with two other colleagues and ordered: 1) Summer Salad 2) Prosciutto Pizza 3) Rock cod 4) Fried chicken 5) Pork Belly Overall, the summer salad and fried chicken was the highlight of my meal. Summer Salad - comprised of succulent leaves with watermelon and some-kind of vinaigrette and I found it extremely special. Definitely felt like eating real greens. It's not something you would be able to get at another restaurant. It's worth trying! But I did find the vinaigrette a bit overwhelming, but if you eat it with the watermelon the dish is more balanced. Prosciutto Pizza was standard - thick crust, thin pizza. Rock Cod - Eh. Didn't leave me with much of an impression. Wasn't great, wasn't horrible. Fried chicken - Two thumbs up! It was extremely juicy and the flavour was delicious. We were served 6 pieces total. Pork Belly - The flavour was interesting and was definitely unique. It was cooked well but the cut of meat was too fatty for my preference. Compared to L'abattoir, I definitely prefer the latter which had the crispy pork skin and an equal blend of fat and lean pork. At Nightingale, just expect at least an inch of fat with a centimetre of lean meat - overall this cut of meat made the dish too filling and rich. We just ate one piece and left the rest. Service - Our server was great. She was friendly and offered good suggestions and left us the menu as if she knew we were add a salad to our order! There was another host/server that helped us to our table and assisted our server with clearing up our table but he was not very friendly. His tone was professional but he just looked annoyed with us after we told him we did not prefer a high-top table (since one of our party members is pregnant). I also did not finish my portion of the summer salad and when he cleared the dish he made a face. Perhaps I had offended him for leaving a large portion- but I felt judged super judged :X Eek. In sum - Decor was amazing. Get the fried chicken. Salad is worth trying. Don't think I will go back unless its a business shindig and overall I prefer Hawkworth. read more

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I would give this place 5 stars for the amazing interior decor. The interior design is one of its kind in Vancouver - it is grand with a bit of a retro feel. It is a great place for large gatherings as it is quite spacey. I would also recommend this place for family gatherings as well, however I would suggest sitting on the second floor (or at least request to do so) since it is quieter up there. We had to shout even when talking with each other across tiny table when we were sitting on the first floor. There are a few notable dishes that I think is worth trying at this place, these include the braised tripe, grilled pork belly, hazelnut financier (dessert item), and lemon tart (dessert item). They used to have a squid ink pasta that I thought was very special, but it was taken off the menu shortly after I tried it and replaced with the casarecce pasta. This new plate was not bad as well, but definitely not as unique as the original item. I wish they would bring back the squid ink pasta again! Make sure to reserve in advance before coming in. They do fill up quite fast. Just a tip if you can't find seats for your preferred time online - try calling in, they may have tables available over the phone that is not available online. Overall, great ambience, great service, and great food. I would definitely come back again. read more

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With the recent lifting of the COVID restrictions, we put in a special request on the online reservation for the Chef's table. I also called to confirm that they had received the request. When we arrived for our dinner last night, we were told that they were not serving at the Chef's table. We were disappointed, as we were celebrating our anniversary. Perhaps they could have notified us of the change ahead of time? We ordered a few dishes that we had not tried before. The Roasted mushrooms on polenta and the Half peri peri chicken were very good. However, we were disappointed with the Risotto and sablefish. Although it tasted ok, the presentation didn't leave much to be desired. Perhaps a solid piece of sable fish on top of a bed of risotto would've been more appealing, instead of a mish-mash of goop on a plate? When we received our bill, we were charged for the more expensive glass of wine. We had a very friendly and attentive server and so we decided not to make a fuss and just paid for the bill as-is. read more

As usual, flavourful, beautiful food. Enjoyed each plate with the watermelon salad as the most pleasant surprise. That Macedonian feta was perfectly salty! As expected the chitarra pasta with duck ragu was sublime. Service is typically excellent. Moved from the bench seating as it was much too low compared to the height of the table. New server took time to warm up to and had some early issues with selecting the right wine for us. read more

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If you're looking for a nice quiet night out for dinner, nightingale is definitely the place. Everything was superb and shareable, which I prefer when eating out. You get a taste of everything. There's also not a whole lot of places that sell bone marrow and theirs was absolutely great. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Nightingale last week, and it was probably one of my best food experiences in Vancouver so far. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, with high ceilings, two floors, a massively stocked and eye-catching bar, and just stunning decor all around. My friend and I shared 4 items, one of which was a pizza, and found that amount of food to be quite sufficient. We got the marinated beets, roasted brussels sprouts, grilled pacific rockfish and the smoked bacon pizza. Both of the vegetable starter dishes we got were excellent. The beet dish ($12) came with sumac (some kind of spice) labneh (kind of like greek yogurt or cottage cheese), orange, dukkah (a mixture of herbs, nuts and seeds), and mint. The beets and oranges were light in flavour and very refreshing, and all the other elements of the dish blended very well together. The creaminess of the labneh balanced the acidic/citrus flavours from the orange and beets and the dukkah added a nice bit of crunch to the texture. The roasted brussels sprouts ($12), seasoned with chili and chardonnay vinegar and mixed with dried plum was a surprising hit for me. As someone who eats zero spicy food, I found the chili added a bit too much of a kick for me - however, it was balanced out nicely by the sweetness from the dried plum. The brussels sprouts themselves were roasted perfectly, lightly flavoured by the vinegar, not too bitter. This is also a pretty filling dish, given how dense and fibrous brussels sprouts are. The pacific rockfish ($14) was actually the least memorable dish for me, being the least interesting or stand-out. That being said, it was still delicious and flavourful, with the seafood/fishy taste coming through the simple garnishments (ginger, scallion, black pepper). The smoked bacon pizza ($17) was a reasonable size and I think cut into either 6 or 8 slices. It was a good thin-crust pizza with dough that was nice and chewy. They have one of those large, round, stone pizza ovens that they use. Considering we had four dishes and two drinks each, the bill of $110 for two people was totally reasonable, and actually lower than I expected, given the reputation of this place and the environment and all. Our server was also wonderful and very attentive. I had the bramble (gin, lemon, blackberry) which was kind of overpriced at $11 for such a simple cocktail, but was delicious and refreshing nonetheless. I enjoyed it so much that I had to order a second. Overall I was very pleased and impressed with my first experience here! I would absolutely love to come back and try more items from their menu - definitely a great place to come with a small/medium sized group of friends (more people = more dishes you can share and try!), or with a date, given how nice the ambiance is. We were seated on the second floor (kind of feels like a balcony) and it was a lovely view down into the main floor of the restaurant! read more

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Phenomenal! Trendy spot with great service, great food...couldn't have asked for a better dinner! We shared the following: -shaved prosciutto with grilled peaches and burrata , my favorite! -octopus, so tender and flavorful! -watermelon salad, simple, fresh, delicious! - Meatballs- can't go wrong, so flavorful and moist - mushrooms Great texture and flavorful - eggplant and sausage pizza - it was ok! - Pinot noir was delicious! - Yellowtail crudo: ummm, sooo goood!!! - Salted caramel creme dessert, yum!!! read more

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We ordered pickup from Nightingale, and I was really impressed! It was quick and easy to set it up over email. The fried chicken, beet salad, Brussel sprouts and risotto were all incredible. Let me tell you about the pot de creme sneaking in at the end of this meal! It was the perfect balance of a punch of insane flavour and still felt light for a dessert. This blew my mind, and I wish I had more. I debated cutting the container in half just to savour what I didn't get with my spoon. Word of advice, get the dessert and get at least 1 per person! read more

All kinds of beautiful here. The decor is like none other - brass fixtures, natural lighting and birth themed accent pieces adorn the tall walls. The menu is fresh and exciting. Incorporating seasonal ingredients, Chef Hawksworth presents his dishes with delectable spices, sauces and flair. As a seafood lover, I like that the menu is dominated by often raw, gems of the sea. My first dining experience was in early June and the hamachi ceviche and spot prawns were my highlights. At the end of our meal, we were greeted by chef Hawksworth himself who recognized my sommelier friend who happened to dine there the day previous and had some issues with the salt content in his pasta dish. Chef Hawksworth explained that he has had issues with cooking consistency and that he has had to part ways with that particular chef who had served the overly salty dish. In any case, I would 1) dine at Nightingale again; 2) recommend it for both Vancouverites and discerning out-of-towners and 3) come back to enjoy drinks in the beautiful venue. What will come after the namesake Hawksworth restaurant and Nightingale? I don't have any insight in this but I'm already excited just thinking about it! read more

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What a gem. A quiet unassuming entrance and spectacular within. Take the chefs table and watch the food being prepared, we did. Great kitchen and an amazing sous chef. read more

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Went to Nightingale for a birthday dinner celebration - party of two. The ambiance is lively and the decor is really trendy with origami inspired birds featured on several walls. The casual walk in dining appears to be in the bar section on the entry level floor while the reservation tables are up on the second. We were greeted right away and were taken to our table in a timely manner. Our table was upstairs along the balcony edge, overlooking the downstairs...sound travelled up a lot to where we were but it was totally fine given the nature of our dinner. Our server was Keegan and he was perfectly attentive. Although the restaurant had a sommelier (or someone of the like), we weren't ready for her at the time she approached. We were however, impressed that Keegan was able to give clear descriptions on our flavour based questions not only in terms of food, but in terms of wine/bubbles too. It was more convenient for us to speak with him as he was our main server and checked in more frequently until we were ready to order. For dining, it is suggested to share all dishes. This is great because it means you get to try more items in one visit. To drink, we ordered a bottle of the Cowichan bubbles which tasted a little more like an apple based cider than a traditional Champagne/Prosecco/Bubbles etc drink. For dinner, although it's not one of the dishes we were recommended by our server (I've eaten here more than once and never has it ever been a suggested dish), we ordered the black truffle Parmesan risotto. It ended up being our favourite dish of the night! the flavours of Parmesan cheese and truffle combined were absolutely amazing - we actually wanted to order another haha! We also ordered the buttermilk fried chicken, the grilled pork belly with apple slices and a bourbon glaze, and the marinated beets with orange, sherry vinegar, and hazelnuts. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside; the spiced maple syrup added a nice and different flavour component as well. The grilled pork belly with the bourbon was so delicious. I could have done without the apple slices, but I get that it is to add a light, fresh factor to the meatiness of the dish. The beet dish was served cold with orange slices and the dressing was sharp, and puckering (in a good way) in flavour - it provided the perfect flavours to signify the end of the meal. For dessert we sipped on some port and enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding and the salted caramel pot de creme. They even put a candle in the pot de creme to make it really feel like a birthday meal! Both desserts were really good. The toffee pudding had more textural variety in each bite because it was a combination of the sticky toffee pudding itself (cake type texture), ice cream, bourbon butterscotch sauce, candies pecans, and what seemed like a like thin crisp layer of sugar casing "cake" bit. The pot de creme did have some texture with the salted caramel crumb (which was so good), but the rest was one note in terms of texture...but to be expected when you're ordering a pot de creme. That said, it was super flavourful and silky. Overall the experience was really positive and I highly recommend. They are a great spot for larger parties resos (8-10 ppl), but also really great for a night out for two! It is a really energetic environment and a place you can really get dressed up to experience! read more

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Used to love this place for the variety of dishes, great service and the atmosphere. This time the food was unbearably salty ((( I ordered Cauliflower appetizer and pizza. Count even eat it. Aburi tuna doesn't come on rice, it come on avocado. Which is not a problem. But all of it was sitting on a bed of lots of soya type sauce, which destroys the flavour of delicate tuna fish flavour. Very unhappy about it ( because I really liked the place! read more

Loved dining at this restaurant. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful in deciding what to order. I had a lot of questions about the menu and they couldn't have been more patient and kind walking me through it. The drinks were excellent and the pizza is incredible. Even if you aren't into wine (like myself) they have great options to choose from with beer and cocktails. I had the Bramble which was excellent. I wanted to go with pizza and decided on the spicy salumi which was delicious. Highly recommended checking this place out. read more

Nightingale - spicy salumi - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

LOVED everything about this place! Ambiance, decor, food, drinks, and service were all superb. Hugh ceilings, downstairs and upstairs seating, gorgeous bar and a great place to have excellent food and people watch. The restaurant was packed but we were still able to get a table without waiting long. The servers were so helpful explaining dishes and pointing us in the right direction. There are so many good things to choose from! We ordered the following: Kale Salad - It was a nice salad but there were other salads that we should have went with instead and our server tried to nudge us in the right direction but we were stuck in our way and ordered it anyway. I wish we would have tried the apple salad like she recommended. More unique, you can get a kale salad almost anywhere. Brussels Sprouts - Perfectly cooked and tasty. While we enjoyed them, I might try something different on my next visit since Brussels are also kinda played out on a lot of menus. Lamb - Would definitely order again! They were so tender and flavorful. It had a few different sauces and was topped with some crispy sesame seeds. Buttermilk fried chicken was delicious, tender and had great sauces! Butternut squash tortelloni - My favorite dish here. Perfect amount of filling to pasta ratio and nice and saucey. Carmel Pot De Creme - Probably one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. GET IT!! So yes, there were a few things I would order differently next time but I still thoroughly enjoyed everything. I wish we had a place like this back at home! read more

"Great experience and ambience. Our server Shawn was amazing...made really good recommendations. The food was exquisite. Can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu!" read more

Went here with my girlfriends and we really loved it! They have so many amazing dishes it's hard to decide which ones to get. We loved that it's share plates so you get to try a bunch of different dishes. We're kind of sad we were to full to order dessert because I'm sure its amazing! read more

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Elegant building, contemporary yet sophisticated ambiance inside with fireplace and high ceilings. Menu selection was a little limited for my taste buds. Portions were okay. They accommodated gluten free diet but not a whole lot of selection. Servers were quite knowledgeable about allergies which was comforting since my guest had gluten diet requirements. It's a nice treat to come here for special occasions but a little pricey for regularly dining. read more

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Thank you Rebecca for a great dinner service. You were an easy person to connect with. We came there in hats and hoodies and shortly realized there after, that it was a slightly fancier place LOL. It didn't matter, they treated us fantastically anyway. We had this butternut squash pasta that was so unique and fantastic I can't even describe. I absolutely loved it. There were these sweet crunchy bits attached to the ravioli that really added another element to the dish. PS I'm a huge foodie so maybe a less passionate person about food might not feel the same ha ha. Try the fried cabbage and bacon vinegrette. Flavour bomb mouthfuls and if nobody was looking, i woulda licked the plate!!! We really enjoyed our evening. I can't wait to bring others that would equally enjoy! read more

Nightingale is INCREDIBLE! Small dishes that are more or less reasonably priced (leaning on the pricier side, but still affordable). GREAT for sharing and even more great for taking lots of different things! I LOVE this place. Ambience is fantastic as well. I was most surprised at how good the pizza was! I also LOVEd the bone marrow. read more

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It was epic. The pizza was good. The fried chicken was good. The water was exquisite. Our waiter was also very informative. The pizza was a nice authentic pizza. The brussel sprouts were sooooo good, you should definitely get them. This place was is really good restaurant. read more

A place I've been waiting to try out for awhile. It's a large restaurant with seating on the main floor and an upstairs area. It feels a bit upscale, but the prices are more reasonable. They have plenty of choices to choose on their menu. From small plates, vegetables, pizzas, and larger plates, there should be an option for everyone. It was difficult to decide what to get because there were so many options and there were lots of things I wanted to try. We ended up with the fried chicken, grilled squash, and the spaghetti with an uni add-on. We didn't need to wait very long for the first two dishes. The fried chicken came out first. Each piece had a slice of pickle placed on top. The chicken was crispy and still moist on the inside. I liked the spiced maple syrup the added some sweetness, and I enjoyed the sourness of the pickle. The grilled squash was next. It was pretty good. The squash was soft, but still had some texture. It went well with the xo sauce. Our last dish, we waited awhile for it. Maybe because we were hungry and a little impatient, but it took awhile in comparison to the first two. When it arrived, I was a little disappointed. The presentation wasn't that great and I didn't realize $8 for the uni add-on meant only one piece. You can definitely get a piece of uni nigiri for $4 at sushi restaurants, so I thought there'd be two pieces. However, that one piece of uni was fresh and tasty. The pasta was a bit of a let down. The spaghetti was a bit hard and the overall flavour wasn't that great. It had a sour taste to it. In the end, we didn't finish most of it. When the server brought our bill and asked if we wanted the spaghetti to be packed, we told him no and what we didn't like. What happened next was quite a surprise for me. He immediately said he'd take it off the bill and let the cooks know. I was very happy with the way he dealt with it. read more

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