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    4.6 (34 reviews)

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    Pesto
    Ana M.

    Ah perfect Italian place in Gastown! Super cute place and design, perfect food! Best pasta outside of Italy!

    Gnocchi pomodoro & basilico
    Elizabeth Y.

    Taste: 3.7/5 I tried the pasta al pesto which was overall really good but not special, and I didn't love the toasted pistachios on top. The gnocchi pomodoro & basilico was the choice to make! So soft and flavorful would go back for more!  Price: 4/5 Not cheap but overall not that expensive when it comes down to it. Wish there was free bread.  Service: 5/5 We were seated right away on a Saturday night and was served right away!  Vibes/Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Great date night space. Quieter atmosphere and low lighting.

    PAPPARDELLE "ROCHE ROCHE" and CARBONARA
    Trenna H.

    While visiting Vancouver our group went here for dinner and had an amazing meal. We got the burrata for the table and then we ordered carbonara and Pappardelle "ROCHE ROCHE" to share between myself and one other. We LOVED it. The food was exceptional and so was the service. We visited towards the end of the day and they were accommodating and got us seated quickly and had the food out fast. Great place I would visit again!

    gnocchi with burrata
    Leanne M.

    i was recommended this spot by a friend for good italian and a good vibe. boy was she spot on! the interior was cozy, intimate and cute! The waiter working tonight wS amazing!! i couldn't catch his name but he provided excellent service and was so attentive and kind. Now for the food. my friend and i both ordered the gnocchi with burrata and woww. so delicious. we also decided to split a dessert and couldn't decide between the tirimisu and the chocolate mousse. we ended up choosing the tirimisu and was pleasantly surprised when the waiter brought out both options, and said the mousse was on him tonight. sooo sweet of him. totally going above and beyond. the drinks were definitely on the pricy side ($15-20 each), so we decided to just grab fountain drinks. for location, It's on the edge of gastown but this is such a great option if you're visiting the area!

    Wendy T.

    This was a first stop for dinner when visiting Vancouver for the first time and it was great! The staff was friendly and helpful and the food is amazing! Cozy ambiance makes for the perfect date night!

    Pesto Gnocchi with Burrata
    Carissa T.

    This may have been the best pasta I have ever ate in my entire life. When choosing a place for Dine Out Vancouver, everything seemed the same to me. I only knew one thing, i felt like eating Italian food. In the past I've never splurged on Italian food, just the usual Olive Garden, Basil Pasta Bar or even a good ol jar of sauce and Ikea meatballs. But let me tell you, after coming here, I don't think I can look at Pasta the same way. The pesto gnocchi ($55 per set menu) was by far the best option they had imo. Of course the appetizer and tiramisu were incredible and I especially enjoyed the fresh complimentary fresh bread, but the pasta was out of this world. The sauce was so flavourful and complex but so simple. It was like a soup I could eat on its own. The burrata added a fresh, creamy component that brought the dish together. And finally you can't forget the gnocchi. Somehow they managed the create a cloud that had the perfect bite. So soft and pillowy yet the perfect fulfilling bite you look for in pasta. I don't know whose Nonna they have back there, but shes amazing and deserves a raise. Overall 10/10 experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming (especially since it was our first time and we don't regularly eat fancy food). While the restaurant was small, the vibe was very cute and cozy. This + the deliciousness of the meal = this being one of my top fav Vancouver restaurants!!

    Lobster crab ravioli

    I was not expecting this to be so ridiculously good!!! We had spaghetti carbonara, lobster and crab ravioli with prawns, arugula and tomatoes, and some of the tastiest pasta with burrata, pistachios, and Ligurian pesto. Knocked our socks off.

    Lobster and crab ravioli ft. Prosciutto and burrata
    Domenic P.

    This intimate space feels like a pasta boutique. If you're like my next door neighbour who watches through the front door all day to make sure nobody else's leaves touches their esteemed but underwhelming lawn, you may find the experience to social for your introverted liking. In true European fashion they've managed to maximize a small space luxuriously. Prosciutto and burrata was the perfect start. I go to an Italian restaurant, I need bread, oil and cheese faster than chatGPT wrote my cover letter. Top tier burrata and a proper melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto. Perfect fat content and an overwhelming portion for two people. Quattro formaggio gnocchi was creamy, cheesy, cooked properly, well balanced and fun to say. Would smash. Lobster and crab ravioli tasted of the sea a little too much for my liking. However the prawns were phenomenal. I would eat an entire plate of those prawns. Tiramisu had a good balance of flavour however it wasn't quite set yet. The bottom was unfortunately still slimy. Imagine eating a really good sandwich, but with a soggy, bottom slice of bread. That's how it felt. Shout out the Soggy Bottom Boys. It's like K-os said, no time to get down cause I'm movin' up. It felt like a crab bucket situation. One dish elevates your senses, another dish pulls it back. When the bill came, our bellies were full and the venue was charming. Ultimately, Robba da Matti felt like it was Robba ma money.

    Bolognese
    Abby F.

    If you're looking for high-quality Italian food, this is the place to go. It's a very intimate setting with only a few tables and dim lighting. The food is excellent and the service is friendly.

    Burrata Caprese
    Jay M.

    Delicious pasta dishes and quick service! Very easy to make reservations as well. I personally ordered the Parpadelle "Rosche Rosche" and the balance of the pasta, sauce, and meat was perfect, highly recommend!

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    Best authentic pasta I've found so far in Vancouver. Perfect service and I felt like I was sitting in a small restaurant in Tuscany.

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    Great food, great service will def be back when back in vancouver! Our server was amazing!

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    1 year ago

    Had a wonderful meal , fantastic waitress, would recommend it to anyone wanting great Italian food, cute small but mighty restaurant

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    2 years ago

    One of my favourite Italian food places in Vancouver... went to Kitsilano and it is a perfect date place! :)

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    3 years ago

    Great little restaraunt that had delicious bread and wonderful homemade pasta. The pear salad was also delightful.

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    Had an amazing experience here. Food was so good and staff was amazing! Highly recommend this place!!

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    3 years ago

    Food was great but service was not. I highly recommend the gnocchi and the date night is very worth it!

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