Great Italian restaurant in Richmond. MASSIVE servings…read more Gluten free options! Fantastic for dining in and ordering out. It is our go-to Italian restaurant now.

It's been many years since I last came back to Italian Tomato, and I'm really glad I did. One thing…read moreI absolutely love here is the portion size -- they're generous, satisfying, and exactly what you want from a solid Italian spot. I was a little sad to find out they don't give out pens or any kind of reward if you finish your dish like Anton's does, but the food definitely holds its own. One major plus it's much easier to get seating here, and the fact that you can make reservations is a huge win. It is a little pricier than Anton's, but honestly, that didn't stop me I ended up coming here twice in one week, and yes, I finished my dishes both times. I'm really glad there's another place where you can actually get a table without waiting forever. My only wish is that they were open a little longer. Other than that, solid experience and definitely worth a visit if you're craving big, comforting plates of pasta.

Have to give this place 5 stars I am definitely going back and I was very happy with my breakfast…read moreservice and food! Got there 10 mins after I opened at 8 am in the morning and found two hour free parking in front of the building and so did the rest of my colleagues. Everyone at our table was very happy with our find. The ambiance Was nice and relaxing in side.

Another excellent brunch after a long walk!…read more The mac and cheese bread bowl hit the spot like usual, it's tough to go wrong with fresh sour dough and cheesy goodness. Service was excellent despite being a very busy morning and having no reservation.

I was very excited to try this restaurant after going to Japan and learning about Japan having one…read moreof the highly rated Italian cuisine in the world. The dishes are so creative with ingredients I've never heard of and I was happy that our server was able to educate us on ingredients that were new. I went for a work lunch (party of 7) and we were able to be seated during busy lunch hour, great location near the water with natural light coming and they have outdoor seating as well.

Overall good flavour and decent amount of toppings for the pastas. We tried the scallop uni cream…read moreand sakura shrimp & shirasu pastas. The uni cream is on the sweeter side (as it should be) and the sakura shrimp on the saltier side. I'd go back to have either one and maybe try one with tomato sauce. Maybe my expectations and the hype were too high for the crab cream croquette but I thought it was, for lack of better word, mid. We also had their coffee and it was fine. Service is okay.

What a gem. We stopped by here on the way to a concert at the Hollywood theater. Friendly service…read more Great pasta. All for a reasonable price. Neighborhood is lucky to have them.

Not good. Food was salty overpriced and front staff not very friendly. We went based on their…read morewebsite reviews, very disappointing.

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!

This small hidden gem popped up on Yelp when we were looking for a spot for lunch last Friday…read more When I asked the gentleman at the counter if the pasta in his cases were made on location, he confirmed. After hearing this, my husband proceeded to order the Rosa pasta with a side of chicken. I had ordered out from a cafe across the lot and we reconvened at one of the two circular outdoor tables outside Solo. After taking a bite of pasta Rosa, I have to say, I had entree envy! It was delicious! Creamy, balanced and seasoned just right! When I bit into the fettuccine it had a slight chew to it which made me believe that it recently made. While I did think the portion was a tad small for the price but the flavor of the sauce was phenomenal! In fact, I scraped the box with a fork just so I could get every last bit! A few notes: No bathrooms. Three bench seats inside. Two simple tables outside with patio chairs. There was a slight breeze and the sun was behind some clouds but this all made up for a nice summer dining experience.

This is a takeout joint. There are a few counter seats if you do want to eat there, which I did…read morebecause I was stopping to eat on my way to work, but it's not particularly comfortable because the place is so small. The pasta was very good though. I had maccheroni pasta in norma sauce. It wasn't quite as expected because the picture I saw online showed the ricotta dolloped on top of the pasta, but it was served already mixed into the sauce. Very tasty though, if a little salty. The sauce tasted freshly made and I liked the roasted eggplant pieces on top rather than mixed into the sauce. The pasta was very good. You can specify if you like it al dente or soft. I hade mine al dente, and it was nice and tender. There was just one worker there and it seemed like they were keeping busy with delivery orders, but my pasta was ready in a very timely manner for being cooked to order.

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!

The place was busy, loud and lively. It wasn't necessarily the best place to have a good…read moreconversation with a friend because of the volume but the vibes feel like a fun family restaurant which is also a good experience for a Friday night. We got the linguine puttanesca which was tangy and a little bland but with the olives and shrimp the dish finished up well. The spaghetti carbonara was perfect. Creamy but not too heavy I wish it had more bacon but it was delicious all around. The daily special veal was also amazing. The veal was juicy and perfectly seasoned and paired with the creamy pasta was perfect. We ended with the panacotta which was fresh, fruity and light! Will definitely be back!!

I first tried out Nook for the first time, post Covid-19 about two years ago in North Vancouver at…read morethe Shipyards. It was an unmemorable experience due to what most restaurants & businesses at that time were trying to get over. The lingering effects of the pandemic were devastating to this industry & others. What had been done to all, especially the restaurant industry - shortage of staff, difficulty rehiring, cost to run businesses escalating rapidly etcetera ... made things difficult to get over. So I found eating there at that time to be kinda boring. Move over to today - 2025 & voila - what a difference. There's something on point about the vibe here at this location - Kitsilano (Kits) Beach. Our server was awesome & funky. The Kale salad delivers 100% on taste = tremendous! The Gnocchi - munch, chew & chew = ahhhh. The Sausage & Chili pizza was done right! The crust was thin & tasty. The ingredients were delicious. This one has a slight kick to it. We had a splendid time eating at the communal table (full house this afternoon & only table available or wait 1 hour) & thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. This is a cozy location where the cool people come to eat & be seen. Italian themed but so much more. If you're down here at Kits Beach & with a group of friends - I highly recommend you pop in!

Five stars for the service and vibes. The food is good but not amazing but you forget that bc the…read moreservice is so good!! Truly epic staff and amazing establishment. They have a couple lunch specials, including a mini pizza and salad and some other pasta you don't see on the regular menu. There were four of us, and this location is amazing. It's right a block up from Kitsilano Beach. We got the kale salad (they are supper accommodating and can do anything on the side). And we got two pastas (the arrabiata was great and the bolognese was good (I thought it was just fine - the bolognese was too pork forward). I really enjoyed their focaccia bread. It did taste a little bit like a chewy naan. They cut it up into triangle pieces and the olive oil and balsamic that they bring is of excellent quality and honestly, the salad is probably my favorite thing on the menu as well as the Arrabiata. We also got the pizza to share and the sauce and cheese was good - they do not skip on their pepperoni. The prices are super good for it being so beach front. The aperol spritz was also good (it came in a regular class but it was good). The interior is so much bigger than you think in the bathrooms were super clean and nice. You can also see them baking the focaccia and pizzas. I am sure they're better Italian places in the city, but truly the service here was so above and beyond that it is a five star experience for me.

Great local option for pasta. Friendly staff. Easy (street) parking. Can't ask for more! We loved…read moreit so much that I came back a second time just after a week! My only half-star deduction would be the place can get loud if there's a lot of people, especially during dinner. But other than that, I would go back for sure! The pastas were our fave.

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.

Love this place! Great family vibe. Everyone is very helpful. I was looking for fresh pizza dough…read more They have them frozen if you ask. They also make great fresh sandwiches! Fresh bread. Sauces and things made in house!

We ordered their Hot Manzo (roast beef) panini, and the sandwich was good, but I overhyped. It…read moremight also be our selection. We may come back and try another item instead. The service also took a while, ~30 minutes, so be prepared to wait a bit for the panini!