1. España Restaurant
8.3
1118 Denman St. (at Pendrell St.), Vancouver, BC
Spanish Restaurant · West End · 16 tips and reviews
Raffy: Clear winners are the cod croquettes, pork belly, the chorizo and white bean soup, and the crispy chickpeas.
Colleen Streetman: The goat cheese with arugula and radish was amazing as was the pita bread with squash, feta and cilantro was wonderful.
Vicki: The churros with dolce de leche are INCREDIBLE--second only to the paella! Wow!
2. Ask for Luigi
9.0
305 Alexander St (at Gore Ave), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Eastside · 39 tips and reviews
L. Q.: Everything we had here was SO good. We went for the brunch and the pork belly with white beans & egg as well as the carbonara were out of this world. Good house wine. They don't take reservations.
Mark Ingram: Foodies will enjoy. Non-pretentious. Good service!
Eater: At the helm of this Italian family-style restaurant is chef Jean Christophe Poirier. Welcome them to the neighbourhood and dive into their fresh-made pasta delights. Gluten-free pasta is available.
4. Slickity Jim’s
7.6
3475 Main St (btwn E 18th & 19th), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Riley Park · 30 tips and reviews
Kat: Yam chips and white bean hummus is so good!!
Mirek Nowak: Great breakfast spot that has some inventive srambles, skilltes and bennys. Staff is friendly. But all this goodness means a wait to get a table.
Justin Fung: Try the A Woman In A Flowering Dress Kissing Her Lover - Prosciutto, Spinach And Asiago Omelette
Mark Daniel: One of the best meals I've had in recent memory. The lamb ravioli appetizer was amazing, pair it with the Merlot. The pork loin entree was also excellent, the Cab Franc went quite well with it.
Eater: The city's love of all things casual stops here: nowhere in Vancouver has such an beautiful room to enjoy truly fine dining. The elegant creations pair well with the surroundings. [Eater 38 Member]
Kristina Simmons: Foodie heaven-- try the cauliflower dish, tuna tar tar, cheese platter, and sablefish. Pro-tip: don't order off the drink menu. Ask them to surprise you-- you'll be pleased!
12. Havana
8.3
1212 Commercial Dr (btwn William & Charles), Vancouver, BC
Cuban Restaurant · Grandview-Woodland · 59 tips and reviews
LA Beer: Great place for brunch. If you're looking for vegan option they have an excellent veggie soft taco
Stephanie Murao: The truffle fries, seven layer dip and ceviche. Delish!!!
Yumi Ang: If it looks busy on the patio and inside, put your name down anyways. You can always walk in to wait at the bar or back art gallery.