I was visiting the city for work and got to see my close friend as well. She wanted to treat me to…read morea lovely dinner, so she found this restaurant on Google search. Our visit was on a Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. Due to the construction going on around the neighborhood, it was a little challenging to find this place, even though my friend had Google Maps to help her. I was surprised that there was a restaurant, as there was not any other places around. My friend was even more surprised that there was a restaurant so close to her neighborhood! It looked like a lovely home, there was a lot of brown and orange colours throughout. When we entered, we were greeted by a friendly young lady. She took us to a seating area by the window and brought us the menu and cold glasses of water. There were so many items on the menu, it took us some time to narrow down our picks. Thankfully, our friendly waiter helped us out by providing his recommendations. Finally, we ordered an Insalata di Cesare (Cesar salad, regular size) and a large dish of Marco Polo (linguine with diced chicken breast, baby shrimp, spicy Italian sausage, and mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce with touch of cream). When our dishes came, we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of food! We had a great time eating like queens- the salad was fresh and crisp, plus the linguine had the right balance of sauce and ingredients. Then we requested the remainder to be packed, so that we could enjoy them at home. During our meal, our waiter came by a few times to check-in about the food and anything else that we needed. We loved this place so much that we came back two days later for another dinner. As expected, the service was warm, the food was fresh, and the vibe was homey- we loved it all! Check this place out, you will love it as much as we did!

From the moment we called to when we entered the restaurant they were extremely accomadating. We…read moreneeded a table for 8 and we were offered 2 tables for 4. All good for short notice. When we walked into the restaurant, they were able to push tables together. We had varied meals and all was delicious! I cannot say enough for the Mamma Mia with tons of shrimp, scallops and clams. Look at the pictures of the pasta dishes, used my hand to show how large the portions were. If you are a local, make sure to come by, and if you are a visitor, don't miss this place. Enjoy the pictures and no drooling.

We picked up our family from the airport early in the morning, and looked for a nice breakfast…read moreplace. The Story Cafe was one the few places that are close to the airport, open early in the morning, and have a high rating. The Story Cafe does live up to the good ratings! The restaurant was spacious with lovely vintage-like decors. The food portion was generous. We had their Fly Me to The Bennies with Salmon, Crab Cake Bennies, Egg In Purgatory, and Duck Confit Hash. All dishes were delicious. I had an oat mocha and to my surprise, there's a really good latte art, which is uncommon in metro Vancouver for drinks with oat milk. The service was normally good, no complaints! Highly recommend The Story Cafe for an early breakfast near the airport.

Boy, they sure dropped the ball with service this time. I've been a regular client over the years,…read moreand have come for weekend brunch, lunch on weekdays, dinners, and even the Thursday live music nights. This is a Saturday at about 3:10pm. Upon entry, we saw only two or three tables occupied. Our waitress took her time coming up to us, and didn't really greet us. She just said they only have the Happy Hour menu as it was after 3pm. We never had Happy Hour before, but based on our past experiences, we were quite sure the smaller menu will be fine. I told her there are 4 of us, and she had to look around the restaurant, and then a looooong gaze at her tablet showing the tables. She pointed to a table towards the wall with the record player. We approached the table, then my wife wanted to sit at the end table behind ours. We asked the waitress, and she said it was reserved! OK, fine. We'll settle into our first table. We found it odd as reservations are not allowed during brunch and happy hour until 5pm. We were there shortly after 3pm. She then brought us menus, but only cared to bring two, when she knows there are four of us. Not a word, and just walked away. I turned towards her but she was already walking away. By this time, I didn't bother anymore. I just walked over myself and grabbed the menu. Then she didn't serve us anymore. Another Asian young man then came with the water bottle. A bit more eye contact this (yay) but still no smile. Just asked us what to drink. Took order and stepped away. We then ordered our dishes, and the food came promptly, except for the flat bread, which came more towards the end when other items are nearly finished. All good, but all of us just felt a whole different vibe this time, all having been here before. Sure enough, the table behind was still unoccupied by the time we left an hour later. Hmm. We were actually there to celebrate my birthday but we weren't really in the mood after not one but two servers seem to need more training. Oh, and heads up. When you call, you'll be talking to AI, not a human being! This should be a 1 star but the good food saved the day.

Great example of Japanese Italian fusion. The drink was delicious. After coming here, I can…read moreunderstand the cost due the quality of ingredients being used and they're not skimping out on how much you get. Our favorites were the truffle cream & bacon fettuccini (though the sauce is a bit on the runny side) the yuzu sour whisky (the egg foam on top was nice) and the burrata prosciutto. The tables are a little bit tight, so do be conscience of that. We were also able to get seated right away around 530pm on a Saturday.

Big fan of shiso toppings on these fusion pastas. All were delicious though are a little pricey…read more Super busy here, and despite that, waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. Perfect for sharing multiple dishes to try different flavours. I plan to visit again soon!

My 12 year old niece brought me here after school - All the staff go there for lunch - and the…read morepasta was delicious!! It's a casual little place, with a small patio that serves pasta, gelato, coffee and Italian pastries. Staff are friendly and the food is great! They do take reservations, and that is not a bad idea, cause they are busy all the time. And they sell their sauces and house made pastas for you to take home. You have to try it!!

I love the pasta texture and the crunch to the pork cheek is amazing but I find the sauce a little…read moresalty. I love the side selection of quality pasta, ask for the pasta box if you're unsure what to get! The ice-cream is amazing flavour and texture but again i find it too sweet by the end of the bite. Service is great and good atmosphere for an evening catch up with friends.

Very small shop with limited seating. We tried the rigatoni (with meat sauce) and pappardelle (with…read moretruffle cream sauce.) The canned sparkling lemonade was also quite good. The portion size is decent and I left feeling full but not stuffed. The noodle texture also has a nice bite to it. For me I prefer creamy sauces so the pappardelle was my favorite!

Amazing Italian food in an unassuming hole in the wall…read more Came here for a quick dinner and we had the lasagna as well as a calabrese pizza. The lasagna was incredible - honestly I think the best lasagna I've ever had. And the pizza dough was so light and airy it took me by surprise. I wonder how they achieved this texture. Flavours were also on point. Service was friendly (walk up to the counter to order), and it's a casual hole in the wall with limited seating. It looks like they do a lot of takeaway and don't have alcoholic beverages at this location. Excited to come back to try more items on the menu, and also to try their larger location on Commercial!

In love! It was so fresh and so good…read more The chef was so polite, great service, and you can tell he loves his craft! Hoping this restaurant has longevity / success / expansion- the chef seems very humble and deserves it. We ordered and he told us it'd take 15 minutes. You can hear he sets a timer for the pasta and I heard him blend up the sauce for the next customer. It was two tables inside and 2 outside with 2-3 chairs each. On a summer day it's nicer to sit outside cuz inside is pretty hot. But outside there's no covered porch so u might be in the sun. Great portions, food is not heavy, pasta was amazing. He'll ask you if u want it cooked Al dente or soft, ask if Parmesan on top is ok. same questions he asks each customer. He gets a lot of call ins/delivery orders. Really difficult parking situation tbh- not a lot of street or lot stalls.

I've eaten my way through a lot of places around the world, and this is hands down the best pasta…read moreI've ever had. Everything about it was marvelous -- the pasta was perfectly cooked and impossibly fresh, and the pesto was out of this world. For a second I forgot I wasn't sitting somewhere in Italy. If you're making a list of must-visit spots, put this one at the top. Highly, highly recommend.

Food is authentic and fantastic. Staff is friendly and passionate. Highly recommend…read more Our daughter doesn't eat meat so she picked a dish off the menu and they customized it just for her. We bought a bottle of wine for the table and they brought her a mini wine glass with Pepsi so she could be included in the celebration. Loved it there. Will be back!

The vibes here are impeccable! The cozy ambiance, lighting, and decor make it feel like a family…read morerestaurant, and it was the perfect location for our party of 8. The service was also great, with multiple people checking in on us. The corkage, at $20, is very reasonable and the restaurant even comp'ed our tiramisu! We will miss it once it is gone. The food was quite decent. I thought the prices were a bit inflated for just pasta, but the portion size was pretty massive -- most of us took leftovers to go. The sauces in general were a bit bland and the pasta was definitely cooked to beyond al dente, which isn't my preference for dried pasta. That said, the toppings were generous, especially for the linguine crab that I ordered (would highly recommend!). Come by before they close permanently!

I loved the Caesar Salad at Nook! We sat outside and the service was speedy. Perfect way to end a…read moreday at the beach.

Nice spot for lunch in Kits by the beach. Good pasta and tasty salads. We sat on the patio and…read moreenjoyed the sun and food service.

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

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

Accidentally found myself in Little Italy and had to stop in to browse after smelling the air as I…read morewalked by and I'm so glad I did. I did a make your own sandwich with some meats, veggies, and the pesto and spicy chili sauce and WOW. SO flavorful and so delicious. I am a big eater and the half focaccia was more than sufficient. The server who made my sandwich was so rad and friendly. He was quick to help and offer so many great suggestions. I forget his name but he had great customer service skills. Would recommend to make the visit and would love to come back.

La Grotta Del Formaggio is an absolute Commercial Drive institution. The sandwich counter is…read moreincredible, you get to pick your bread, meats, cheeses, and spreads, and they pile everything high. Fresh focaccia with prosciutto, bocconcini, and pesto here is one of the best lunches in the city. Lineups move pretty fast and the staff working behind the counter know what they are doing. Always a top notch experience.