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    Saboo Restaurant

    4.3 (19 reviews)
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    Nina C.

    This is the second time we have stopped by Saboo (first being some time back last year in August.) We stumbled upon this restaurant, which was located near our AirBnB. We didn't know what to expect other than it served Persian/Iranian and Italian food. Wow, what an incredible experience. The owners were so kind, friendly and patient with our questions, the flavor of the Persian/Iranian food was DELICIOUS, and the overall ambiance was the perfect place for our party of 4-5. This is now our go to stop when we visit Canada! It is also nice there's parking in the back making the stop that much more convenient. This is one of those diamonds in the rough (it seems to be nestled in an industrial zone.) Despite this, it's worth coming here to try this place out! We will certainly be recommending this place to our friends from the States!

    Adib M.

    To sum up this lengthy review in a single sentence: Saboo is a hidden gem run by a husband and wife team who are gems themselves. My folks and I are wrapping up a trip to Vancouver from Austin, Texas; we had dinner at this restaurant last night and were deeply impressed in a number of respects. First, the food. We all had the kabob vaziri (pictured here--one skewer of ground beef, one skewer of boneless chicken) with bottles of doogh (a sour yogurt drink). Everything was first-rate. The ground beef was meaty and flavorful; the chicken was tender and luscious. The doogh is local and some of the most delicious I've ever had, possibly second only to the homemade variety served at the legendary Raffi's Place in Glendale, California. The serving of rice, crowned with a golden crust of tahdig, seems like a deceptively small portion at first, but spread it out and you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that it fills up half the plate--a thin, elliptical plate which is itself uniquely tasteful and well-suited to the cuisine. Even the arrangement of the food was superb; it was laid out with such outstanding artistic presentation that I had to overcome my initial reluctance to ruin it. Second, the atmosphere. It's elegant but approachable and even cozy, complemented with a continuous mix of Persian music playing through the ceiling speakers at a moderate, unobtrusive volume. The space isn't huge, but still far from cramped and dingy. The lighting is invitingly low, but not overly dark. It's a great vibe all around. One thing to be aware of: parking is a bit of a challenge. There are no spaces for it outside their storefront, which adjoins a busy street. You have to go to the other side of the block and either park along that street or in the rear lot, which is fairly small. Lastly, the owners. These people are deeply committed to using only quality ingredients and providing the best service possible. They take a refreshingly considerate "golden rule" approach to their cooking, always putting themselves in the position of the customer and serving him or her only food that they themselves would want to eat. Certain items on the menu may strike some as just a bit expensive, but given the generous portions and high quality of the food, I'd say pretty much everything is priced fairly and proportionately. The exquisiteness of the food is obviously rooted in the sterling characters of the owners. Each dish they prepare is its own carefully crafted labor of love. We had a long and delightful conversation with them after finishing our meal, and were moved to hear how intensely devoted they were to starting this business and what great pains they took over the course of the COVID pandemic to finally get it up and running. They belong to a rare breed of people who cherish values that are timeless but lamentably vanishing--dedication, humility, respect, and profound integrity, to name just a few. I don't think anyone should wonder *if* Saboo will make it big, but *when.* It has only been in business for three months, but from where I was sitting last night, it seemed they were well on their way to success. Do yourself a favor and contribute to that success by becoming patrons of this establishment, whose food is every bit as fine as its owners. You will *not* be disappointed.

    Koobideh

    Great find - dropped in on a whim and so glad we did. Not sure why this place is not busier other than the location is not the best. The couple running it are very nice and the Persian kebab we had was really good, especially the special rice that has top crust. Definitely coming back.

    3 Persian dishes and 2 Italian pastas, shallot yogurt, and olives with pomegranate paste (behind the beer)

    My family visited from Seattle, looking for ethnic food and gave Saboo a try. HIGHLY recommend! Three of us ordered Persian kebabs (lamb, chicken, and beef) and two of us ordered zucchini hazelnut pesto pasta. The meat was tender and well-seasoned and the pasta was creamy and zucchini was thinly sliced and covered in cheese. We went on the night of the fireworks competition so it was quieter than usual which led to us having a personalized dining experience, waited on by the owner. She definitely had a passion for her restaurant and while we deliberated on what to get, she showed us pictures of each entree and explained the entree features so we could make up our mind, including how the spices worked together. The dishes were beautifully presented and the individual aspects of each meal complimented the others. We finished our meal fully sated and with leftovers! Yet, we still managed to make room for pistachio ice cream, served with a rose on top, which was truly exquisite, with a hint of rose that complimented the pistachio. We are looking forward to trying the baklava soon! Our only wish is that Saboo was closer to Seattle!

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    Moe M.

    Wow. Ledt speechless. I did not expect the food to be this amazing truly shocked. Guys dont think twice.

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    Great food and wonderful staff. We went for lunch and the portions were big. The food is amazing if you love authentic food and flavours.

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    The kebabs and rice were very bland.The restaurant was clean and well decorated.Service was minimal and not interactive.Will not return.

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    Three of us ordered Persian kebabs (lamb, chicken, and beef) and two of us ordered zucchini hazelnut pesto pasta.

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    Alberello Pizzeria

    Alberello Pizzeria

    3.5(84 reviews)
    3.4 kmCentral Lonsdale
    $$

    I enjoyed some tasty pizzas at this cozy restaurant. We shared one meat and one vegetarian pizza as…read morea group. The pizzas had a thin, crispy crust with a decent amount of toppings. The flavours were nicely balanced. They were also good at accommodating dietary needs as my friend requested a gluten and lactose free pizza separately. Service was great.

    Alberello Pizzeria is on 15th St. in North Vancouver, just off of Lonsdale. They serve both pizza…read moreand pasta in their restaurant. We'd been to Alberello Pizzeria once a few years ago and I remember being super impressed with the pizza there, so when the family decided to go there for dinner again, I knew I would be ordering pizza again. In addition to pizza, I also tried some of the Rucola salad which another member of the family had ordered. The grapefruit in it definitely gave it a pop of colour, and while grapefruit isn't exactly my favourite fruit when it comes to taste, I did enjoy the juiciness of the fruit. I ordered the Grille Pizza which came with marinara sauce, mozzarella, roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, zucchini, fresh parsley and chili oil. Pretty sure this was the same pizza I had ordered the first time we came to this restaurant.It was super tasty and they did a good job of roasting the vegetables on top. When I eat anything with eggplant on it, I always prefer my eggplant to be cooked until it has become very soft. My daughter however ordered the exact same pizza as me, and for some reason the veggies were not as soft on her pizza; so while I very much enjoyed my food I think this restaurant needs to work a bit on consistency since my daughter's pizza wasn't quite as enjoyable as mine. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street Location: 115 15th St., North Vancouver, BC

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    My Cucina La Casa Della Bruschetta

    My Cucina La Casa Della Bruschetta

    4.1(17 reviews)
    3.3 kmLower Lonsdale

    We came here for Valentine's. The main chef talked to us at the end and was really nice offering…read moreextra dessert and telling us his grandfather owned the restaurant and they've been there for 80 years - family Tiramisu recipe. Service is exceptional except the main dish took a long time. When they realized we didn't drink much wine they offered to substitute other drinks and wine samplers. We did the set menu which included bruschettas, salad main and dessert. - the bruschettas are spectacular per name of restaurant. So many things come with them. Mine the salmon and tomatoes and bell pepper all went so well together with the toast, and the avocado and lettuce too. - caprese salad was top notch. Tomatoes are soo fresh and good. So was the burrata. - the Caesar salad was mustardy and had a very weird taste. - the porchetta took a long time but was worth it. Really tender and wonderful taste and texture, and the pasta was fresh and really tasty. What a spectacular set menu and place to celebrate special occasions!

    Great Italian food in North Vancouver. They have a great menu of antipasto, pizzas, and pastas…read more (They also have a test kitchen going on, which is fun and the menu looked wonderful!) We tried the pizza today, but perhaps we'll come back for some pasta or the sandwich (on the test kitchen menu). The pizzas were WONDERFUL! We've been to Italy a few times, mostly familiar with Neapolitan food, and this definitely is the closest I've come to my Italian pizza since being back in Canada. Fresh, quality ingredients and a crispy, thin crust. Perfection! The prosciutto was buttery and rich, the greens all fresh, the tomato sauce *chef's kiss*! I recommend the Prosciutto crisp and arugula pizza. The staff was very kind and checked on us multiple times. The restaurant was clean and a very convenient location. Someone said it was hard to get a table, but we went for a late lunch and had no problem, so I suppose the time matters. (Lunch rush in this area is busy everywhere.) Overall, I will return and would recommend!

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    Palermo Cucina

    Palermo Cucina

    2.8(33 reviews)
    3.6 kmCentral Lonsdale

    After several thwarted attempts to dine elsewhere in North Vancouver due to long lineups, or lack…read moreof parking, we found ourselves a parking space on upper Lonsdale and ended up at Palermo Cucina for dinner. This place has been around for ages I'm sure, but for some reason we never got around to trying it until now. We ordered: Caesar Salad Prawns Alla Livornese Margherita Pizza Eggplant Parmesan The Margherita pizza had these huge, round slices of tomato on top. Wasn't too crazy about it being served this way. It was kind of "meh." Everything else on the table was fantastic. The Prawns Alla Livornese was so flavorful, and if I wasn't already a fan of Eggplant Parmesan before stepping into this restaurant, then I was definitely a fan after trying this Eggplant Parmesan! There was live music when we went. We really enjoyed this. Love the vibes at this place!

    Haven't been going out much during covid but was meeting a friend and he had been raving about…read morePalermo so I wanted to try it. We went a little overboard on the ordering. It was lunch and I've been following a keto diet so I decided on the caprese salad and the meatballs. Michael ordered the calamari and a mushroom and double anchovy pizza. Gag! Anchovies are bad enough but double!! Lol The caprese was delish and the balsamic glaze was perfect. And the meatballs! We split them and they were smothered in the most delicious tomato sauce. Ended up taking a bit of both home. We devoured most of the calamari - it had a different tomato sauce for dipping that was equally yummy. I went against everything I believe in and tried a piece of the pizza. Neopolitan style I believe. Thin crust and cooked to perfection. And I loved it - anchovies and all. Our server was Helen and she was great. We appreciated that she wore her mask. Good sense of humour and really nice. I would give Palermo 5 stars just for service. Double bonus that the food was great too. Super reasonably priced and they even had a promotion that we got to keep our strong bow glasses. Served on ice with lime - just the way I like it! Excuse the pictures - I accidentally used a weird filter without realizing it....

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