1. Ask for Luigi
9.0
305 Alexander St (at Gore Ave), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Eastside · 39 tips and reviews
Marion Young: Loved the ricotta stuffed eggplant for brunch. Bonus points for free banana bread before 10 am.
Annie Park: Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta at brunch is a surprising treat, delicious!
Dominic Rios: Fresh pasta made daily in-house + a Italian themed music playlist (Dean, Frank, etc.) + Prosecco on tap = arguably THE BEST Italian restaurant in Vancouver. Buon Appetito!
2. Vij's
8.7
3106 Cambie St (at W 15th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Indian Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 20 tips and reviews
Alex Piotti: Really enjoyed the Jackfruit app...very unique. The Punjabi goat curry was awesome too! Oh and the ricotta stuffed naan...well basically everything:)
Connie Chiu: Hipster vibes on the rooftop! But so delicious! The lamp lollipops live up to the hype—creamy curry and amazing lamb flavor. Goat curry and ricotta spiced samosa are great. Naan could’ve been crispier
Melon L: Quite possibly the best Indian restaurant ever. Do not miss this. There's a line but they'll come around with appetizers as you're waiting. Just relax.
3. La Buca
7.9
4025 MacDonald Street (at 24th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Chefs Feed: Rob Feenie, chef of Cactus Club Cafe, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Handmade ricotta, green pea & mint agnolotti w/ braised lamb cheeks . Read more.
Sandi Garus: Get a group of six or more and dine "family style". The chef creates a menu for you, just sit back and enjoy. Reservations are a must!
Jeff Litke: Fantastic Italian food. Small room so make reservations
5. Lupo
8.5
869 Hamilton St (btwn Smithe & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · Yaletown · 35 tips and reviews
The Province: The spinach and ricotta raviolo is both unique and deliciously sexy, pair with the grilled scallop, bronzed prosciutto and carmelized onion pizza, lamb chop and braised pork cheeks with gnocchi. Read more.
Juan Zuno: If you are a foodie you must visit this place! Also some of the best service in town!
Metro News: Try the dreamy, giant spinach/ricotta raviolo or the focaccia to start, then the intense beef short ribs on polenta or the gnocchi w/ pork cheek. The wine list is a reason to come unto itself. Read more.
7. Caffè Artigiano
7.3
763 Hornby St (at Robson St.), Vancouver, BC
Café · Downtown Vancouver · 53 tips and reviews
Kumiko I: In the summer, I recommend their iced lattes.. in the winter, just a shot of espresso or a Spanish latte.Also, their lemon ricotta muffin is the perfect afternoon snack.
Radar DDB: Kumiko swears by the lemon ricotta muffin here. Make sure you get one with your afternoon coffee.
Muerta Rico: Lemon ricotta muffin is THAT good! :)
10. Ragazzi Pizza
8.5
2996 E. 22nd Ave. (Nootka), Vancouver, BC
Pizzeria · Renfrew-Collingwood · 5 tips and reviews
Metro News: If you find their food truck at 400 Burrard St., get a slice of their prosciutto & funghi is heaven — it's crispy, salty, and worth getting tomato sauce all over your white shirt for. Read more.
Sherman Louie: This place is a hidden gem. Give it a shot. Good value for your money.
Aaron Spicer: Make sure to get feta on your pizza