Best Italian Restaurants in Vancouver
This list covers Italian restaurants in Vancouver with at least 150 Google reviews, all currently open. The selection includes pizzerias, pasta cafes, and full service ristorantes across many neighbourhoods. East Vancouver, Central Vancouver, and North Vancouver are the most common areas. Inexpensive and moderate price levels are most common, with one expensive option.
East Vancouver is well represented with nine places on the list. The highest rated spots, at 4.8, are Napoletana Pizza Restaurant with 971 reviews and The Sauce Pasta Cafe with 563 reviews. Osteria Savio Volpe has the most reviews at 3701 and is the only expensive restaurant listed. All places offer dine in service, and most provide takeout and delivery options. Many also feature outdoor seating or notable drink service like cocktails and wine.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoletana Pizza Restaurant | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 971 | $ |
| 2 | Nonna's Cucina "Italian Street Food" | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,139 | $ |
| 3 | The Sauce Pasta Cafe | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 563 | $ |
| 4 | Osteria Savio Volpe | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,701 | $$$ |
| 5 | Ask For Luigi Restaurant | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,280 | $$ |
| 6 | Nook Coal Harbour | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 786 | $ |
| 7 | Via Tevere Pizzeria Victoria Drive | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,650 | $$ |
| 8 | Brioche Ristorante & Wine Bar | Gastown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,187 | $$ |
| 9 | Romano's Pizza | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,086 | $ |
| 10 | Onda by Casereccio | Olympic Village | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 668 | $ |
| 11 | Bonta Italian Ristorante | Davie Village | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,263 | $$ |
| 12 | Captains Oven Pizza North Vancouver | North Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 533 | $ |
| 13 | Fresh Solo Pasta | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 936 | $ |
| 14 | Casereccio Foods Coffee/Pasta Bar | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 934 | $ |
| 15 | Romilano Pizza Restaurant Vancouver | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 421 | $ |
| 16 | Orto Artisan Pasta | North Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 796 | $$ |
| 17 | Bar Corso | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 713 | |
| 18 | Carano | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 693 | $$ |
| 19 | Italia Bella Bar & Grill | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 665 | $$ |
| 20 | Magari by Oca | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 608 |
Napoletana Pizza Restaurant
This family owned East Vancouver spot has a 4.8 rating from 971 reviews. It is inexpensive and serves Neapolitan pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, and spicy rigatoni. Reviewers often mention its gelato and prosciutto. It is open daily from 11:00, closing at 23:00 or 00:00 on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Nonna's Cucina "Italian Street Food"
Nonna's Cucina in East Vancouver has a 4.7 rating from 1139 reviews. This inexpensive Italian street food spot is known for panini, rigatoni, and cannoli.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
The Sauce Pasta Cafe
The Sauce Pasta Cafe in Central Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 563 reviews. This inexpensive, women owned cafe is praised for fresh pasta and friendly owners. Reviewers often mention alfredo, rigatoni, and mushroom sauce. It is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Tue 16:00-20:00
- Wed 12:00-20:00
- Thu 12:00-20:00
- Fri 12:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Osteria Savio Volpe
Osteria Savio Volpe in East Vancouver is expensive with a 4.6 rating from 3701 reviews. It features a tasting menu and reviewers often mention kale salad, broccolini, and agnolotti. It opens daily at 17:00 for dinner and serves notable cocktails, coffee, and wine.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:30
- Mon 17:00-22:30
- Tue 17:00-22:30
- Wed 17:00-22:30
- Thu 17:00-22:30
- Fri 17:00-22:30
- Sat 17:00-22:30
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
Ask For Luigi in Central Vancouver is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 3280 reviews. Reviewers often mention olive oil cake, burrata, and rigatoni bolognese. It offers gluten free pasta and is open for lunch and dinner, with brunch hours on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-14:30, 17:00-23:00
Nook Coal Harbour
Nook Coal Harbour in Central Vancouver is inexpensive with a 4.7 rating from 786 reviews. It has a patio and happy hour. Reviewers often mention papardelle, rigatoni alla vodka, and mushroom and pancetta pizza. It opens daily at 11:30.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Via Tevere Pizzeria Victoria Drive
Via Tevere Pizzeria on Victoria Drive in East Vancouver is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 2650 reviews. It serves Neapolitan pizza and reviewers often mention meatballs and the prosciutto e rucola pizza. It opens at 16:00 daily and has outdoor seating.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-21:30
- Mon 16:00-21:30
- Tue 16:00-21:30
- Wed 16:00-21:30
- Thu 16:00-21:30
- Fri 16:00-22:30
- Sat 16:00-22:30
Brioche Ristorante & Wine Bar
Brioche Ristorante in Gastown is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 2187 reviews. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict, omelettes, and mushroom sauce. It also serves notable cocktails, coffee, and dessert.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-21:00
- Mon 07:00-21:00
- Tue 07:00-21:00
- Wed 07:00-21:00
- Thu 07:00-21:00
- Fri 07:00-22:00
- Sat 07:00-22:00
Romano's Pizza
Romano's Pizza in Downtown Vancouver is inexpensive with a 4.6 rating from 2086 reviews. It is known for pizza by the slice with sesame seeds on the crust. Reviewers mention affordability and variety.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-04:00
- Mon 10:00-04:00
- Tue 10:00-04:00
- Wed 10:00-04:00
- Thu 10:00-04:00
- Fri 10:00-04:00
- Sat 10:00-04:00
Onda by Casereccio
Onda by Casereccio in Olympic Village is inexpensive with a 4.7 rating from 668 reviews. Reviewers often mention gelato, panini, and radiatori rose pasta. It serves popular breakfast and lunch, and has outdoor seating.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:30-22:00
- Mon 08:30-22:00
- Tue 08:30-22:00
- Wed 08:30-22:00
- Thu 08:30-22:00
- Fri 08:30-22:00
- Sat 08:30-22:00
Bonta Italian Ristorante
Bonta Italian Ristorante in Davie Village is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 1263 reviews. It offers happy hour and reviewers mention large portions, alfredo, and drag shows. It opens at 12:00 most days, with a 10:00 start on Saturdays.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Mon 12:00-21:30
- Tue 12:00-21:30
- Wed 12:00-21:30
- Thu 12:00-21:30
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Captains Oven Pizza North Vancouver
Captains Oven Pizza in North Vancouver is inexpensive with a 4.7 rating from 533 reviews. Reviewers praise its crispy crust and mention cheese steak and chicken pesto pizzas. It opens at 10:00 or 11:00 daily and has outdoor seating.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Fresh Solo Pasta
Fresh Solo Pasta in South Vancouver is inexpensive with a 4.6 rating from 936 reviews. It is known for fresh, al dente pasta, including bolognese and pesto. Reviewers mention halal food and outdoor seating. It is open until midnight daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Casereccio Foods Coffee/Pasta Bar
Casereccio Foods Coffee/Pasta Bar on the West Side is inexpensive with a 4.6 rating from 934 reviews. Reviewers often mention gelato, fresh pasta, and a cozy atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-21:00
- Mon 08:00-21:00
- Tue 08:00-21:00
- Wed 08:00-21:00
- Thu 08:00-21:00
- Fri 08:00-21:00
- Sat 08:00-21:00
Romilano Pizza Restaurant Vancouver
Romilano Pizza in East Vancouver is inexpensive with a 4.7 rating from 421 reviews. It offers pizza by the slice and reviewers mention spicy beef pizza and garlic sauce. It is suitable for watching sports and is open until 23:00 or 00:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Orto Artisan Pasta
Orto Artisan Pasta in North Vancouver is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 796 reviews. It features a patio and garden seating. Reviewers often mention tapenade, tomato tart, and ricotta gnocchi. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30
- Thu 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30
- Fri 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30
- Sat 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Bar Corso
Bar Corso in East Vancouver has a 4.6 rating from 713 reviews. Reviewers often mention cocktails, happy hour, and the tasting menu.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
Carano
Carano in East Vancouver is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 693 reviews. It offers happy hour and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention margherita pizza, thin crust, and smoked olives. Hours vary, opening at 12:00 or 15:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-21:00
- Tue 15:00-21:00
- Wed 15:00-21:00
- Thu 15:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Italia Bella Bar & Grill
Italia Bella Bar & Grill in East Vancouver is moderately priced with a 4.6 rating from 665 reviews. Reviewers often mention chicken parmesan, eggs benedict, and veal marsala. It opens at 12:00 or 15:00 and is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Magari by Oca
Magari by Oca in East Vancouver has a 4.6 rating from 608 reviews. It offers a tasting menu and reviewers mention fresh pasta and cacio e pepe. It does not take reservations and is only open from Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 17:00.
Opening hours
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours, as many places open late afternoon or have mid day breaks, like Orto Artisan Pasta and Ask For Luigi.
- Inexpensive options are common, but for a higher end meal, consider Osteria Savio Volpe.
- East Vancouver has the highest concentration of restaurants on this list.
- Many places offer takeout and delivery; look for 'has_takeout' or 'has_delivery' in the features.
- Note that Magari by Oca does not accept reservations.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating formula was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 150 Google reviews were considered for inclusion. The list includes only places that are currently open for business, based on the hours of operation provided in the data. All information, including price level and reviewer mentions, comes directly from the provided facts.
Questions about Italian restaurants in Vancouver
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
Napoletana Pizza Restaurant and The Sauce Pasta Cafe both have a 4.8 rating. Napoletana has 971 reviews and is in East Vancouver. The Sauce Pasta Cafe has 563 reviews and is in Central Vancouver. Both are inexpensive and serve pasta and pizza.
Where can I find good pizza by the slice?
Romano's Pizza in Downtown Vancouver and Romilano Pizza in East Vancouver both offer pizza by the slice. Reviewers mention Romano's for its sesame seed crust and affordability. Romilano is noted for spicy beef pizza and garlic sauce. Both are inexpensive and have high ratings of 4.6 and 4.7 respectively.
Which restaurants have notable happy hours or patios?
Several restaurants mention happy hours or patios. Nook Coal Harbour, Bonta Italian Ristorante, Bar Corso, and Carano all note happy hours. For patios, Nook Coal Harbour, Via Tevere Pizzeria, and Orto Artisan Pasta are specifically mentioned. Many other places also have outdoor seating listed as a feature.
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