We made Christmas Eve dinner reservations for 4 people over a month in advance. We arrived on time and seated in bar area as dining room upstairs was full. Shame on you for horrible service planning for a major holiday!!! I was told we would have to wait for dining room. Despite the tasty meal I don't think I can return or recommend on principle. Thanks for ruining Christmas! I guess Vancouver is very American in not understanding this is the celebration night for Xmas....so much for a trying to be "classy restaurant". Or maybe it's because we were single women. Sadly I find Vancouver restaurants treat couples much better. read more

How full of yourself do you need to be to not adjust a food item due to an allergy? Does not matter how good the food is if you as a customer are treated so poorly. When we asked to substitute an item, the waitress laughed at us and said it would ruin the flavors of a "very complex" dish. Laughable. Will not come back. read more

As you would expect from a Hawksworth property, the room is beautiful, the service is very attentive and professional and of course, the food is very fresh and flavourful. The pre-dinner drinks menu is inventive and flavourful and has avoided the alcohol trend du jour. The Old Pal is like a rye-based Negroni and the spicy tequila drink was also well balanced. The star of the night was definitely the grilled pork belly, nectarine, white balsamic and pistachio. We could have enjoyed another one for sure. As mentioned by others, the raw, vegetable and small plates are very small. I had a tough time marrying up the price point to the portion. The quality was there, but comparatively the dishes are on the very high side for a more casual social/share model. Same comment on the wine offerings. Comparatively, we were at Salvio Volpe the week before, which has the same type of set up, and we ended up with a fantastic meal with a better portion to price point. read more

They were able to accommodate a party size of 8 on short notice due to a cancellation. My first impression entering the restaurant was very nice ambiance. The food is served as homestyle where all the dishes are shared. We ordered everything the server recommended and each dish was amazing! We will definitely be returning here again. read more

Great place to come with friends and work engagements. I tried both their lunch and dinner menus, and the service was always great. Lots of choices and shared plates, especially for hosting out-of-town guests. read more

Came here for dinner with my son yesterday. Nice restaurant, very busy, very very noisy. Totally overrated. Food- extremely salty, one dish after the other. First one, had the fish crudo, extremely salty, a lot of spicy salt on top. 2 - cherry tom pizza served was warm not hot, had a lot of burnt spot that not inedible and crust so thin that turned soggy. 3 - octopus, very dry, salty and chewy. 4 - lamb chops which cover extremely spice and salt, the meat is very dry not juice at all. The meat is not fresh meat, they cook with a lot of salt n spice to cover up the frozen meat taste. 5 - half roasted chicken, omg over cooked very very dry ( the Costco ready to eat BBQ chicken is 100% better) the next table couple order the same chicken, they left most of the meat untouched. Also came with salty pickled veggies with the chicken which did not match the dish at all. My son had a cocktail which was OK. We will try other restaurant and will not visit again this one. read more

Wonderful tapas. The family enjoyed a number of the selections here starting with the ceveche and oysters. The ceviche was a bit under seasoned but nice texture. Moving on to the cauliflower, pork belly and pea tortellini, all of which was wonderfully prepared and tasty. read more

Delicious food, lively ambiance on a Saturday night, fantastic service. We ordered the maitake mushrooms (excellent), Brussels sprouts (ok), Arctic char (excellent). Overall, I enjoyed it. Took off one star because I was disappointed that they will not do ANY modifications on the menu - i.e., if you have a food allergy, they will not modify the dish for you. Instead, they recommend you order something else. read more

While there are no "special requests" or modifications to this menu, there is something for almost anyone. The menu is designed for sharing and diners are encouraged to order dishes to share for the table. I'm sure it would be equally fine for everyone to order their own food if you are in a group that doesn't like to share. In our group we had one vegetarian (me), a "pescatarian" and a meat eater. Even with three different dietary preferences we found a nice variety of small dishes and some larger ones (pizza - so good I don't want to call it pizza) we all left full. As the one with the strictest diet, I can say I didn't feel all all deprived, to the contrary I felt like I had move choices here than most places. Our server asked us if we had a favorite dish and I have to share mine: Squash tortelloni, sage butter, pumpkin seed, goat gouda. It was well balanced in both flavor and texture. read more

Was very excited to dine out at Nightingale as I have heard many good things. First impressions: We were definitely wowed by the grandeur of the atmosphere the moment we walked in. Very high ceilings and tasteful decor. The service was great, our server recommended the rigatoni and wild bison pasta. The food was not what I had hoped it would taste... not to say that it tasted awful, it was just underwhelming and nothing we had was particularly memorable. Perhaps it was the pasta we ordered, plating definitely needs improvement. read more

Really great service from the moment we walked in the door. The hostess was super friendly with a beautiful welcoming smile. Our server was also very attentive and helpful. But what I loved was how many staff they had circulating the floor- no chance for an empty glass as they were right there to advise and take your order. The wine guys were so down to earth and had great suggestions. Their entire service team were totally on it however not in the annoying kind of way... The food was all delicious and although I found it a bit pretentious that they make NO menu alterations they were accommodating for allergies by bringing a marked up menu with all the available options for the person with allergies at our table. The bone marrow and fried chicken is a must! We also had the sprouts and wedges which were both good but I would not order them again as they were at par with what I make at home. We also shared a cheese free pizza but by the time it arrived I was too full to try more than a bite. I would absolutely recommend Nightingale for a memorable evening in an upscale but causal environment with very attentive and friendly service and solid food! I will be going back! read more

Our group had a wonderful time at Nightingale. The cocktails and wine were exquisite, the food was amazing and there was more than enough of it to go around, although we stuffed ourselves silly and couldn't let one morsel go to waste. We loved the share plates so that everyone could try everything - it was a culinary feast. Topped off by desserts + tea, it was the perfect evening. And the woman whose birthday it was said that it was "the best birthday celebration she'd ever had," so that's pretty high praise. For the quality, service and overall experience, it was very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back. read more

One of the best dining experiences that I've had thus far in Vancouver! I'd recommend Nightingale for a good night out or other upscale occasions. Dishes are normally smaller plates with considerate portions of uniquely and carefully curated pairings with some intricate flavours. Service was the best in town, very polite, professional and attentive with a personal touch, easily one of the most pleasant dining experiences I've experienced in the Vancouver area. I highly recommend giving Nightingale a shot whether for a special occasion or a weekend treat. I will note as a well-liked restaurant in the downtown area, it helps to make a reservation beforehand to avoid any long waits! Enjoy. read more

The physical restaurant is exquisite and amazing. We did wait 20 minutes to even be served water though so that set us off to a poor start. Our waitress engaged well once she was with us and then tended to us well- it seemed maybe she hadn't been told we had arrived. She was knowledgeable and personable. We had pork belly (holy amazing!!), a pasta dish which was amazing, my partner nearly died over the spotted prawn dish and The fried chicken was perfection in the spice-offset with lime. Would go again. read more

Went here on a Wednesday night. We were shown to a table for 2 overlooking the kitchen which I was delighted with. We ordered 5 dishes to share. The octopus was my favourite by far, the mushrooms, meatballs, cauliflower, rockfish. I was disappointed that the squid ink pasta was not on the menu as that was a the main reason I booked this restaurant. However, despite this I was impressed with the food. A bit more expensive than what I would usually spend on dinner but the food was delicious. The servers were really friendly and attentive and the restaurant had an energetic atmosphere. Please bring back the squid ink pasta though. read more

Expected more of a polish, feels like a big restaurant in a hotel lobby, pizza was soggy, server had no idea about the food, wine & food prices are super expensive considering its an eatery. Kind of a mixed message, good champagne glass but dessert in a jar and horrible water glasses. Better options in the city for far less $$. Similar rest include homer street café, bao bei, Cactus downtown are far cheaper. read more

Brunch service was terrific. Impressed by the staff's attentiveness. Please keep that up ! The staff were also friendly, warm and accommodating. Atmosphere was quaint. Loved the bird cages, the bar, high ceiling, and the tile floors. Mixed feelings on the food. Some things were a hit or a miss. I enjoyed the deep fried cauliflower the most, followed by the pizza and then the ice cream sandwich. The mushrooms were not as satisfying as I hoped it be. The meatballs were decent and the fish and bruschetta were just ok. Think I will still give it a second shot though because I still would like to try other items on the menu. :) read more

Went for business lunch, and service was attentive. Food was pretty good with a variety of pasta and pizza which are freshly made. Just a quick comment that the food can be greasy as they seemed to use a lot of oil in cooking. Overall, food is good. read more

Hands down one of the top 5 meals in my life. My daughter and I sat in the kitchen area and the Chef presented every meal. It was a treat and an honor to watch the magic infused with skill and attention to detail that happened in that kitchen. We decided it was worth a return trip to Vancouver to come back to Nightingale! read more

Favorite new place in Van. The service was great and the food amazing. Loved the decor all the way around.

Been wanting to try out this place for some time, having gone to and loved their sister restaurant, Hawksworth. First of all, the decor is amazing, nicely done and unique to the Vancouver food scene, and the food is pretty good too but not all are winners. We were recommended to try the Roasted Fish Head, with accompanying sauces, this was a complete dud, probably one of the worst things I have ever been served. There was literally so little actual meat, it was pointless for the sauces as so little to use it with. And the mushroom dish was best described as plain, with little flavour. But there were some real winners; their roasted broccolini, their fried chicken, the pork belly, and finally their sticky toffee pudding were all Fantastic! Portions are small, meant for sharing but would be hard pressed to share with more than just one other person given the size of their portions. The decor is lovely, the noise level not so much. Hard to even have a conversion with your dinner companion without shouting or reading lips. Given the aggregate costs and experience, my wife and I would rather spend a little more money and go back to their flagship restaurant, Hawksworth, for a more satisfying overall experience. read more

Was there recently with a couple and had a great experience. Thought we'd go back and bring the family for a birthday dinner. Was told 18% gratuity would automatically be added to our bill for party of 10 and then was told we had to spend a minimum of $45 per person. Thought that was a bit ridiculous as my in-laws are elderly and don't eat much. They didn't seem to care as it was all about making money and not customer service. Will never go back again. read more

Awesome food awesome service. Please bring back the original ice cream sandwich, this one is not the same and the reason we dragged everyone here. Don't mess with the best. read more

Hawksworth is one of my favorite restaurants but I don't think I'll come back to Nightingale. This is a gorgeous looking restaurant primed for the Financial District set, but the food experience really fell short in every way. We came in as group of 8 and tried maybe 2/3rds of the menu, except for dessert. The only highlights were the octopus dish and the pork belly. The biggest disappointment of the dishes is the pizza. They're touted as their signature dish, but we ordered 7 of them throughout the evening and they all came soggy and limp. We're fans of Neapolitan-style pizza, but these were all consistently soaked through with oil, with toppings sliding off in a goopy mess. Other dishes that needed better execution were the spot prawns, the asparagus, and the cauliflower - all of them were overwhelmed with seasoning and sauce. The fried chicken dish is a poor shadow of Annalena's own and while the various toasts and bruschettas were solid, none of the other dishes we tried other than the octopus and pork belly were standouts. My biggest disappointment overall is the format of the restaurant. For all its emphasis on sharing plates and "family style" dining, all the dishes were exceedingly tiny. Most of the "small" dishes were suitable only for 2 people to have one bite each. "Large" dishes were impossible to share beyond 3 people. These are not tapas plates - these are really SAMPLER SIZES. Our group had to order 3+ multiples of every dish so that everyone could have a bite. This is why we left after dinner to have dessert and more drinks at a second restaurant so that we could actually enjoy ourselves. read more

awesome spot! love the decor. The chicken wings are the best.

Absolutely delicious food, wonderful cocktails and wine. Service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Drinks on the pricier side but food is reasonable for the quality and taste. read more

Don't waste your time, there are about 100 other restaurants in Vancouver that are better than this overpriced uppity "Hawksworth creation". They will not make any alterations to your order, so if you have dietary restrictions or food orders you are out of luck. I also had the worst vegetable dish of my life, which was a broccolini dish that tasted like you were drinking vinegar straight out of the bottle. When our sever asked how everything was, I told her that the broccolini tasted like vinegar, she remarked that I was the second person to mention that tonight. However, she did not take it off the bill even though we only had a few bites of that foul dish. If you want to waste your time and your money, head to Nightingale. read more

I have visited Nightingales twice, once for dinner and once for drinks and appetizers. I asked for recommendations on both occasions and the suggestions included the fried chicken and the pizza. Both times, the chicken was overcooked and the nuggets consisted primarily of the breaded coating. On my second visit I had to leave most of the dish. On both occasions the pizza was undercooked; soggy crust and served lukewarm. I was seated downstairs on both visits so I would suggest sitting upstairs where you are closer to the kitchen. The restaurant decor is elegant and the sommeliers attentive but this does not compensate for the disappointing food and lackluster service. Brian read more

I love this place. The food is incredible. They have great vegan options. The portions are large and the service is really. This restaurant is way better than Hawksworth. The salads are super tasty and large and the pizzas are quite good. They are simple but tasty. It's a great place to dates :) read more

If you like to wait for a table, be lied to as to why there are open tables but yet you still sit and wait 1 hour and 20mins, then this is the place for you. I am sure the food is good but I will never know because I left empty handed. Only when I told the staff we were done and leaving did a waiter mysteriously appear to say they had a table. Sorry 1 hour too late. Advice to mgmt: Don't lie to your clientel. Be honest and perhaps we will understand. Tell lies like...we allow parties to be up to 30mins late before giving away a table (yet it was 45mins the table was open) and my favourite ...'we are saving it for a couple that is having their anniversary but are running late' will only get you in hot water and result In reviews like this. Thanks but no thanks hawksworh, read more

Beautiful place for lunch. Servers refused to make minor adjustment to order without asking for reasons. Then went on to lecture us on showing respect to chefs. Said all ingredients were used for special purpose. Food turned out to be mediocre at best. Real attitude problem from the two servers we had. Probably reflective of the arrogant culture of the place. read more

Good food, lively atmosphere. We sat upstairs near the open kitchen right along the railing with a great view for people watching. Would definitely recommend. read more

The food, decor and atmosphere are quite good; however, the service we experienced was way too much - there were waitresses coming every 2 minutes with trivial issues/questions/suggestions that we had to ask to be left alone to enjoy the evening. We felt intruded upon and very rushed. read more

My husband and I wanted to a dinner date night at a restaurant we haven't tried yet. We did some online searching and decided on Nightingale. We were seated at a high top by the bar area. Our server was nice and friendly. We looked over the menu and decided on the following: Pacific Halibut Ceviche, Spaghetti with Manilla Clams, Asparagus with Poached Egg, and the Bone Marrow. Unfortunately, they were out of the bone marrow so we changed it to the Grilled Octopus. Over the course of dinner we tried some cocktails: April in Paris, A Lesser Man, A Stop in Willoughby and a Cezarach. The halibut ceviche came first and it was very refreshing. Hubby really liked the toasted quinoa but I wasn't as big of a fan. Overall, the dish was good. The spaghetti with clams was my favourite. It tasted light and very flavourful. The pasta was cooked perfectly and there was a decent amount of clams. The asparagus was okay. There was too much butter in my opinion but hubby enjoyed the poached egg. Our final dish was the grilled octopus. We didn't like it at all. I think it was overcooked as it was really chewy. We barely touched it. Our server noticed and she was kind enough to take it off our bill. The cocktails were good from the ones we tried. They have a decent list to choose from. I could see the bartenders taking their time to perfect each glass. The bar was nicely stocked with just about everything. I really loved the décor of the restaurant. There are two floors so the space feels very open when you walk in. The bar as I mentioned before is seriously an eye-catcher. One thing I do think needs improvement is the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Most stalls didn't have any toilet paper and there were paper towels all over the floor. Side note: there are no substitutions on their menu. Overall, a wonderful experience. read more

The veg dishes are amazing, fried chicken is a must. But wine is ridiculously expensive.

Fantastic luncheon the other day. Plates to share with friends is recommended....my favorites were the beets and the lamb sausage pizza. Everything was good, fresh and easy on the pocket book. Great service too! read more

We loved this place! Wonderful service, fun atmosphere, great wine list and DELICIOUS food ... The roasted cauliflower is a must!

Always great food and service. Would be nice to have different options for different days of the week or lunch/time.

Great food , service, high class, exclusive, and impressive. Try fried chicken and lam shank.

One of my favorite spots to go to in the area. Great drinks and bar area in the downstairs area. Comfortable ambience throughout the restaurant and excellent service. read more