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Ask for Luigi
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver
"Beautiful banana bread as a breakfast appetizer"(4 Tips)
"The rigatoni was better than what I had in Italy."(2 Tips)
"The bone marrow and bison tartar are also amazing."(2 Tips)"pork belly with white beans"(2 Tips)
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L. Q.June 25, 2018Everything 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.
Bruce ReeApril 21, 2016best Italian in the city. usually 2 hour wait, show up early and leave you number then go for a walk and a beer in the neighbourhood.- Asher KinyonAugust 23, 2019The rigatoni was better than what I had in Italy. Really amazing dish. They also serve their spritzes in little bottles, which is nice because it doesn’t get watered down by the ice
EaterJanuary 6, 2014At 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.
Dominic RiosMarch 28, 2019Fresh 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!
Natalie VJanuary 30, 2017So good. We went for brunch and the bolognese, carbonara, pork belly were all good. Also be sure to get the cheese with truffle honey, banana bread and olive oil cake!
Gloria JMarch 4, 2015No reservations...better to get there early if you want a table! Super busy! Their pastas are all homemade. Love their food!
Anna JorgensenDecember 2, 2019Everything always great! For #glutenfree lovers, the GF pasta is the best I’ve had. Wear stretchy pants. #leftoversareforsissies 💛
Andy WallMarch 2, 2014Great atmosphere, can be loud but a great environment. Worth asking for the specials as they are inventive and fantastic, the short rib risotto was fantastic.
Aprile ElcichMay 29, 2015Easily some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Chickpea cauliflower dish was great, and the ragu.
Marion YoungJune 28, 2015Loved the ricotta stuffed eggplant for brunch. Bonus points for free banana bread before 10 am.
Jordan BorthMay 26, 2016Rigatoni Bolognese was the best I've had. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Creamy, smooth and rich but not over-powering
Darius KalinauskasJanuary 9, 2023Surprised after so many recommendations. Small and cozy place. Staff was extremely busy although the place is small, but they were friendly. Pasta was average to my suprise. But will give another shot- JessicaAugust 7, 2017authentic Italian in Vancouver! small menu but quality is over quantity! must try brunch here
Scott RoseMay 11, 2014Entrees and starters were fantastic and fairly priced. The wine program is oddly skewed towards whites, lacks interesting choices, and is priced a bit high. Skip the bread.- Adam HickeyJune 11, 2015Get the pasta - it's all homemade. The bone marrow and bison tartar are also amazing.
Sharon FungNovember 12, 2015Duck ragu pappardelle is my favourite and the panna cotta is a must get.
Annie ParkApril 9, 2018Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta at brunch is a surprising treat, delicious!
Francisco SolsonaMay 8, 2017Everything! Amazing Italian pasta, and entres. Hint: order the day specials.
Karl KwongJanuary 17, 2014As long as you are willing to commit to 2 glasses, the will open any wine on the menu and sell it by the glass.
Jimmy JamesApril 20, 2014Do not come here hipsters, its already cool. And then I don't have to wait in line so long.
Cristalle LFebruary 22, 2014Not worth the hour long wait. Unless you're only going for the fried cauliflower!
BreeOctober 3, 2016The place is TINY. We don't have restaurants that tiny in the states. The wait time for 2 people on Saturday night was over 2 hours. Needless to say, we didn't wait.
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- Wed–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(604) 428-2544
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