The Poor Italian Ristorante is an under the radar gathering spot with a relaxed atmosphere with warm and personalized dining. Enjoy an evening in one of Vancouver's most inviting dining rooms. The Poor Italian Ristorante is an expression; an evolution of cuisines, menus, service and ambiance that characterizes the history of the Italian fine dining experience. Enjoy a relaxed evening of fine food in a tranquil environment and let our chefs work wonders with local, fresh and sustainable ingredients in simple and flavourful combinations. Gnocchi, lasagna and ravioli are created here daily. We also have the most wonderful house-baked breads and desserts. The P.I. dining room is the perfect spot for a romantic date or for groups who are celebrating a special occasion. Try all of your favorite Italian dishes or maybe find a new one. We enjoy catering to foodies and oenophiles alike!
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All the good reviews that I have read about this property are true. The friendliness of the staff seems genuine. I have never seen such good customer service.
The service was great! I was not impressed w/ the food. It's average and over priced. Next time I would keep driving into Vancouver and enjoy a restaurant w/ better food and view.
My family and I have driven by this restaurant daily since it opened. The parking lot is full everytime we drive by and now we know why. The ambience is great and the food is even better. We had an antipasto platter for two (there were four of us) and the Caprese salad...the bocconcini were perfect. My daughters had the pasta with cream sauce, I had the rigatoni with sausage, eggplant in red sauce and my husband had the lamb. The food was fresh and well presented. Now the dessert...millefolgie with lemon and caramel drizzle. It was delicious. The service was great. Just enough attention to get what you need and to feel taken care of and enough quiet time to enjoy a family dinner. I would totally recommend this restaurant if you want a great Italian meal.
