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1. Osteria Savio Volpe
4.8
Exceptional(4665)
$$$$
• Italian • Fraserhood
Booked 68 times today
Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria: rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields. Above all else, Savio celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
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2. Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria
4.5
Awesome(1074)
$$$$
• Italian • Commercial Drive
Booked 28 times today
Marcello Pizzeria e Ristorante is the best choice for an authentic Italian experience.We combine old world Mediterranean warmth and sunny dècor with an inviting atmosphere that appeals to everyone!Chef Marcello Lombardo - INSPIRED BY FOOD AND DRIVEN BY A DREAMBorn in the City of Delights, or more commonly known as Palermo, Italy, Marcello fell in love with cooking from a very young age. Influenced by the crystal clear water, the flavours of the culturally rich air and a little encouragement from his mother, he went on to receive professional training from Milan and owned a restaurant on the Adriatic Sea. Now for over 20 years he's brought his joy of Southern Italian cooking to Vancouver. Marcello's is a neighbourhood gem on Commercial Drive in the heart of little Italy set for any occasion.
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3. Dovetail
4.8
Exceptional(709)
$$$$
• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown
Booked 105 times today
California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca
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4. Elio Volpe
4.7
Exceptional(684)
$$$$
• Italian • Fairview
Booked 91 times today
Taking cues from Italy’s storied south, with its famed coasts and islands, rich history, and relaxed lifestyle, Elio Volpe celebrates the best ingredients from the Pacific Northwest as inspired by il Mezzogiorno — the ancient seafaring term for the wind from the south, now colloquially used to describe that part of the country. Above all else, Elio, like its cousin Savio Volpe, celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!Reservations are available for dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm every night, and for brunch on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We do our best to accommodate special requests but are unable to guarantee requests for specific tables. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
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5. The Lunch Lady
4.7
Exceptional(1486)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive
Booked 75 times today
The Lunch Lady Vancouver is the first chapter in carrying forward the remarkable legacy of the late Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thanh—known worldwide as “The Lunch Lady” after her unforgettable appearance on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Her food, humble in origin yet bold in flavour, moved Bourdain and captured hearts across the globe.In 2020, we partnered with Ms. Thanh to bring her dream to life on Commercial Drive in Vancouver’s Little Italy—the first home of her legacy outside Saigon. Her soulful cooking was translated into a modern Vietnamese kitchen while staying true to its roots.Since then, The Lunch Lady has become a beloved fixture in the community and a destination for diners across the city, proudly earning 4 consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.From the bustling streets of Saigon to East Vancouver, we carry her story forward—offering a dining experience rooted in heritage, driven by community, and carried by the belief that a great meal can tell a powerful story.
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6. Caffè La Tana
4.7
Exceptional(165)
$$$$
• Italian • Commercial Drive
Booked 18 times today
An intimate affair, with a menu of pasta and small plates to share, an all-Italian wine list of much-loved and lesser-known varietals, and an essential collection of cocktails, grappa and amari to start, finish and make the most of the afternoon and evening.Reservations are available for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm daily, followed by a limited aperitivo menu from 3 pm to 5 pm. Dinner is served from 5 pm to 10 pm every night. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
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7. Pepino's Spaghetti House
4.8
Exceptional(1791)
$$$$
• Italian • Commercial Drive
Booked 43 times today
Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
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8. Fiorino - Chinatown
4.7
Exceptional(184)
$$$$
• Italian • Chinatown
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Fiorino, a charming Italian street food restaurant in Historic Chinatown! Providing classic Schiacciata sandwiches for Lunch, deals on drinks at Aperitivo, and Family style dining for Dinner, offering space for large groups or intimate dining we hope to create the authentic street food and Aperitivo experience, so beloved in Italy!Gio Mascagni showcases a menu on the foundation of artisanal bread-making expertise honed in Tuscany. Alongside Chef Josh who leads the kitchen we are honored to be selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 & 2023, and Gambero Rosso 1 Forchetta for 2023, 2024, 2025
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9. Sing Sing Commercial Drive
4.4
Awesome(68)
$$$$
• Pizza Bar • Commercial Drive
Booked 9 times today
Sing Sing Commerical Drive is a beer bar specializing in local craft beer and cocktail expressions paired with pho, pizza and other creature comforts. Rounding out its Vietnamese noodle bowls are tasty handhelds, mains, and shareables, some with clever Southeast Asian influence.
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10. Giusti
4.7
Exceptional(178)
$$$$
• Italian • Mount Pleasant
Booked 48 times today
Giusti sits just off Main in Mount Pleasant’s historic Ashnola Building, where tall windows and old chandeliers throw a candlelit glow across the room. It’s cozy but alive. The menu starts with what’s fresh, folding in Italian cheeses, vinegars, and salumi that let local vegetables shine. Every pasta is hand-rolled, often egg-fortified. Please note we are unable to offer gluten free pasta. We look forward to hosting you in our Main Dining Room, Galleria or Bar Area. The Galleria is our second floor, more intimate space which overlooks the main dining room. The Bar area tables are located in the window, close to the entrance. Reservations are available for dinner from 5 pm to 945 pm every night. Unrestricted street parking is limited so we recommend giving yourself some extra time to find a spot or use a ride share or taxi. Paid, underground parking lots can be found nearby at 227 E 5th Ave, 240 E 7th Ave or under the Mount Pleasant Community Center at 1 Kingsway.

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