The Sauce Pasta Cafe

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!

2.1 km•Yaletown, Downtown

Pesto Seafood Fettucine

Linguine Vongole

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Robba da Matti

4.2(553 reviews)

Freshly made pasta with delicious sauces. The squid ink pasta was amazing both in execution and…read moretaste. Could have used a little less sauce or a way to control it though. Nonetheless, excellent dish. Dinner * Squid ink pasta (Excellent) * Ragu (Very good)

This tiny little restaurant is quaint and perfect for dinner on the patio…read more Service is prompt, don't expect bread service and the menu is very limited. Might be an off day but the ravioli was way under cooked and very chewy and tagliatelle too salty. Lovely patio in the summer.

2.0 km•Downtown, Yaletown

Barista handiwork on one of the many specialty coffees...

Smoked Salmon Penne paired with Cono Sur Chardonnay

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Lupo

4.3(498 reviews)

Amazing food, amazing vibes! And great service…read more A must visit when in Vancouver! 10/10 would recommend

I booked Lupo for dinner from our arrival into Vancouver. We headed straight to dinner from the…read moreairport - driving distance is short but Vancouver rush hour traffic is no joke. The restaurant is located next to a fire station, sushi takeout and indoor bike gym. You can park in the underground pay lot shared between a hotel and public. The restaurant interior is pleasant and inviting, like dining in a rustic mansion. Restrooms are located on the upper level. The service was great and food was excellent overall - just one minor ding. Overall 4 stars. 1. Absolutely share the Octopus Mosaic, a carpaccio-preparation of paper-thin octopus fused together like chain mail armor, and bursting with flavor from the limoncello dressing. High protein and low carb too (5 stars) 2. Romaine salad was fresh and had light dressing with a quail egg snuck underneath. (4 stars) 3. No kid's menu here but they do offer half-sized entree portions with modifications. We got the rigatoni with butter parmesan and our son eventually ate half of it. He was probably still full from lunch. 4. The lobster-prosciutto stuffed chicken breast was skin-on and cooked perfectly. Very hearty dish, with veggies and gnocchi to add some carbs for balance. 5. Wife got the Branzino filet in Veloute sauce. Fish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The minor ding is that a few hours after dinner my wife was getting super thirsty. It was either dehydration or maybe there was more sodium than expected. Vietnamese fish sauce has a similar effect on her. Anyways, it was an excellent dish when we ate it. Also, they had this awesome beet puree on the side which our son loved. He eventually ate some of my chicken when slathered with the beet puree. Kids and their quirky appetites...

Upstairs

Meatballs

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Italian Kitchen

3.8(788 reviews)

1.3 km•Downtown

Incredible experience at Italian Kitchen in Vancouver. Service was outstanding from greeting to the…read moretable. I had the Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana as antipasti and Tortelli di Patate e Tartufo as a main, with a glass of Terre del Barolo Vinum Vita Est 2020. Food temperature and balance were perfect. Highly recommend when you're in Vancouver.

10/10 best meal ive had in a long time. my server was so on the ball and just so kind! would…read moredefinitely recommend to anyone. price is worth the food

Best Eggplant Parmesan EVER! Tastes even better than it looks, if that's possible.

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The risotto going into the cheese wheel!

Robba Da Matti

4.5(37 reviews)

2.5 km•Gastown, Downtown

I'm a tourist in Vancouver and I am so devastated that I cannot take Robba Da Matti home with me…read more Before we get to the good stuff, let's start with the ambiance. I sat inside and the felt like I was in a cozy Italian cafe. Light music, warm lighting, immaculate vibes. The service is incredible. The two servers on tonight made sure that our glass of water was full throughout the meal. Now the food. THE FOOD. Started off with the sourdough bread and an order of meatballs. The sourdough was hot and soft but held its shape when dipping into olive oil and vinegar or when using to scoop sauce off a plate. The meatballs were tender and fresh. There was a bit of a wait between the appetizers and entrees (this is NOT a detriment, just bear with me), and when we got our pastas, they were the freshest I've had in a long time. The sign in front of the restaurant advertised fresh pasta and did NOT disappoint. We ordered the pesto dish with chicken and the gnocchi with chicken and both dishes were INCREDIBLE!! Absolutely blew us away. Finished off the meal with a lemoncello shot and it went down so smooth, I wouldn't have realized it had alcohol in it if I didn't know that beforehand. Gastown lured us in, but when we return, it will be for Robba Da Matti.

My fiancé and I first visited this restaurant about six months ago because we could keep an eye on…read moreour dog while dining. We absolutely loved their house-made pasta during that visit, so we knew we had to return and explore more of the menu. Ambiance - 4/5 One of the things we appreciate most about this restaurant is the outdoor seating. On a beautiful day, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a meal, especially if you're dining with a dog. Being able to relax outside with our pup made for a very enjoyable experience. Service - 3/5 Service was friendly, but not quite as attentive as during our previous visit. Our server was pleasant, though there were a few missed opportunities to enhance the experience. For example, we weren't informed that alcohol could not be served in the outdoor dining area until after we had already started looking at the drink menu while we were in the middle of dining. Food - 4/5 The highlight of this restaurant continues to be its house-made pasta. The texture is wonderfully chewy and perfectly cooked, giving each dish a freshness that's difficult to find elsewhere. This visit, we tried the mushroom tagliatelle with truffle rosé sauce. While the description sounded incredible, the dish didn't quite live up to our expectations. It was enjoyable, but we still preferred the bolognese from our previous visit and cacio e pepe from this visit, both of which showcased the pasta more effectively. We also ordered the gnocchi, which was well prepared and satisfying to certain extent, but it didn't surpass our favorite one from San Francisco. The pesto sauce was just okay. If we order the gnocchi again, we'd likely try it with a tomato-based sauce instead. Overall Value - 4/5 This restaurant offers excellent value, particularly for pasta lovers. The quality of the house-made pasta alone makes it worth a visit, and there are still several dishes on the menu we're eager to try. We're already looking forward to returning and exploring more of what the kitchen has to offer.

Interior

Arugula Salad

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Acquafarina

4.1(62 reviews)

1.9 km•Downtown

Went there for a birthday dinner celebration and it definitely felt like a date or celebration…read moremeal. All staff that we were in contact with was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious! got a pizza, pasta, and beef carpaccio, all of them had stood out. Of course price is on the higher end but I think I'd return for another celebration meal!

Came here with some friends for a birthday and we were seated at the patio. Our server was…read morefriendly and there was a good atmosphere as they were playing fifa on 2 large television screens on 2 sides of the patio. We ordered an assortment of items to share family style. Stand outs were the hokkaido scallops, octopus, lamb chops, and frutti di mare risotto. I would return just for their frutti di mare dish! We all agreed the food was great and is worth returning for. The only negative was that it was starting to rain towards the end of the night but they didn't pull the clear rain shield down on our side only.

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Octopus

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Bolognese

Ask For Luigi

4.1(597 reviews)

2.9 km•Downtown Eastside

Pastas were so good here! We tried various of their pastas and all agreed that their white sauces…read moreare much better than their red ones. Their mushroom pasta was our favourite! The restaurant was a bit small and located in a seedier part of town, so plan accordingly. Our server was very friendly and came to check in on us repeatedly so that was appreciated.

Between Luigi and Mario, you ought to make a reservation here because Luigi is definitely more…read morepopular than Mario. It's a small restaurant that is packed even on weekdays. When you have a bite of Italian, you'll see why. We started off with some beef carpaccio which is standard and refreshing. The pasta? Simply delicious. It's al dente all the way through and the sauces are nice and rich without being overly heavy. I got a bigoli nero, frutti di mare, lemon butter which was an amazing blend of light and savory. The rigatoni alla bolognese was also a banger as well. The meat sauce is savory and each bite of rigatoni was simply savory beyond delight. For dessert, we had to make room for their Olive oil cake and Panna cotta. It was nice and sweet and just genuinely a perfect way to end the dinner. So if you snag a reservation here, be prepared to enjoy some amazing pasta and dessert.

Inside

Radicchio Salad! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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Salad and foccacia bread.

Tavola

4.4(406 reviews)

0.1 km•West End

We had an excellent experience at Tavola. We enjoyed the happy hour from 5-6p on a Saturday. We…read morebrought an infant and they were quite accommodating. We sat outside on the patio and parked our stroller right outside of the patio and sat on the end. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was welcoming.

I've never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant…read more I made a reservation at Tavola and specifically chose to sit outside because I was bringing my dog. When I arrived, I was told that I hadn't booked an outdoor table and that I would have to wait if I wanted to be seated with my dog. What made the situation especially frustrating was that there were several tables available. There were three four-person tables occupied by only two people each, and they had literally just sat down and still had their menus. I asked if it would be possible to separate one of the tables, but the host immediately said no because they were "eating dinner." They clearly hadn't started their meal yet. She even mentioned that the tables would normally be separated, but that it was "too late" to do it now. Unfortunately, I was in a rush and couldn't wait, so I had to leave without dining. What disappointed me most wasn't just the seating issue, but the host's attitude. Her facial expressions and tone were dismissive and made me feel like I was being unreasonable for simply asking a question. Overall, it was a really disappointing and disrespectful experience. Good customer service is about trying to find solutions, not making guests feel unwelcome. Based on this experience, I won't be returning and won't be recommending Tavola to my friends.

Chicken Liver Crostini with Port Onions - Divine!

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CinCin Ristorante + Bar

4.1(488 reviews)

1.0 km•West End

I went with my work colleagues for dinner and had a wonderful time. From ambience to food and…read moredrinks everything was just perfect. Though it was Friday night we were still given a really big table in front of live kitchen.

Huge thanks to the team at CinCin! We always celebrate our Canadian anniversary with you because…read morethe food and atmosphere are outstanding. A special shoutout to RobertZ for the incredible service, and to the manager and sommelier for making our night so special. See you next year!

1.5 km•Downtown, Coal Harbour

Private dining room

Tiramisu | Espresso & rum soaked sponge, marsala mascarpone zabaglione, chocolate.

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Aperol Spritz | Aperol, prosecco and soda.

Bacaro

3.9(42 reviews)

Nice little Italian spot in walking distance from the Fairmount waterfront hotel. We sat on the…read morestreet / patio and enjoyed some wine and dinner with my two kids and friend. The tartar was second to none and the kids pasta was the surprise hit of the evening when My daughter couldn't finish it my son and I finished it off. I had the lamb, very good but wouldn't get it again at the price. The rigatoni was also lights out. The server was so friendly but the wait was long due to two waiters handling the entire restaurant. She explained they don't know how busy it gets sometimes and over staffs when cruise ships are scheduled but under staffs when they are not sometimes. Didn't bother us, wine and great company for the win

I remembered to take pictures this time let me start by talking about Miriana, she explained the…read moremenu adequately talked about wine pairings and asked about preferences which would help us feel more confident when choosing our meals. When the food arrived the plates were beautiful the sauce on the pork chops my partner had was rich and balanced. My plate the steak rigatoni went was complemented by the Cabernet I received. The beef was tender and well seasoned and the carrots roasted in honey gave a sweet but delicious addition to the entree. For desert we had a gelato...forgot that picture...oops but it was rich smooth and creamy. The calm dimly lit atmosphere with smooth jazz in the background was a great environment that helped us celebrate our anniversary in style. We loved the experience. Thanks a million Miriana!!

Bar@GiovaneBacaro (The Fairmont Vancouver)

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Erin L.

8 years ago

Excellent food and the nicest owners! Such a great option to have in the neighbourhood! I had half alfredo and half marinara and it was very good. My daughter had fettuccine alfredo and gobbled it up in a hurry. She loved it. We will definitely be back! read more

D C.

5 years ago

The sauce has fantastic fine restaurant quality pasta at take out prices! The portions are huge and the value is amazing. If you are looking for great pasta look no further. read more

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