acquafarina

As a Michelin recommended restaurant I expected more! We were there for a birthday and started off with a few cocktails at the bar. Then later we moved on over to the dining room. We started off with a Lambrusco then ordered four appetizers: burrata, squid, caesar salad and the carpaccio. The appetizers were mediocre and the burrata was too empowered by the red cabbage but the carpaccio was delightful. Our Mains we shared a pasta of the day (linguine vongole) porterhouse, lamb rack risotto, assorted veggies, truffle fries and the burrata pizza. Start with the best, the steak was made to perfection, a lighter season to my palette but it was wonderfully made and tender. The lamb rack was salty and the pasta was cold and had shell bits. The pizza was very wet and soggy. Our server was probably a bit green and when we had two red bottles and on our second bottle she poured it unevenly for the six of us and the server asked our friend to pour some back from there glass but luckily another friend came to the rescue and preferred the smaller glass. They then offer us a tiramisu and another small dessert for the birthday girl which was a nice gesture. We expected at fine dining restaurant, the hospitality and food would be better and perhaps at least a check in from the manager. It was a great night out catching up with friends but acquafarina won’t be our choice in the near future.

We came to this restaurant on a weekday dinner with reservations at 5:30. The restaurant wasn’t very full at that time but it quickly fills up as the night goes on. I would recommend making reservations if you have a big group. Parking is paid on side street or the parking garage nearby using pay by phone. The service was attentive and the server asked about our food throughout the dinner. We sat at the cover outside patio with heaters nearby. It wasn’t cold at all even with the rain in December. This evening, there were a few big groups near us so it was a bit noisy. The food portion was decent size and it was very delicious. Everything from the cocktails all the way to the dessert was amazing. The Romeo and Juliet pasta kind of looked and tasted like Asian dumplings. It was a good dish.

A Standout Dining Experience, Thanks to Kayla Our evening at Acquafarina was exceptional from start to finish, and Kayla was a huge part of what made it unforgettable. She was warm, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable — guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm. She shared her favourite dishes, suggested thoughtful add-ons and accompaniments, and helped our group build a perfectly curated meal. We ordered a wide range of dishes — gnocchi, lobster linguini, caviar served in a beautiful high-tea style presentation, tenderloin, plates of oysters, wagyu, and several cocktails. Every single item was A-plus. The food and wine menu were absolutely spot-on, and our entire party of seven was blown away. Kayla’s hospitality was the best I’ve experienced in a restaurant in a long time. She elevated the night for all of us, and she absolutely deserves recognition — including Employee of the month!

I was looking for the perfect place to celebrate my birthday, and Acquafarina absolutely delivered! I came in a little unsure of what to order, but our server, Galen, was incredibly kind and patient. He walked us through the menu, described the flavours in detail, and even shared his own experience tasting the dishes he recommended. We ended up choosing the COSTOLETTE PERSIANE lamb chops for our mains with herbs and risottoand OMG… he was SO right. It was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life. The portion was huge, perfect for two people, and the lamb was unbelievably tendermelting in our mouths with every bite. The flavours literally danced on our tongues. Pure perfection. I also really appreciated how friendly and passionate Galen was. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. He even explained the history behind the free tiramisu cake they surprised me with for my birthday, which made it extra special. And the effort he made to speak our language made us feel so welcomed! Between the amazing service, top-quality food, and beautiful ambiance, I HIGHLY recommend Acquafarina. It made my birthday unforgettable!

Went to Acquafarina for the first time at happy hour. Everything lived up to the glowing reviews that I had read! The service with Alice C was professional and friendly. The complimentary bread was unparalleled! I had the skirt steak with Caesar salad. The steak was grilled to a perfect medium rare and it was tender and juicy. My guest had the smash burger and truffle fries & was impressed with it as well. Generous drink menu for happy hour. The ambience was stylish and authentic. We will definitely return for another visit!

I really liked their happy hour menu! This restaurant overall gave a great sense of being together over some good food. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. Our server's ( I think her name teloussa?) timing was great and she brought an overall positive attitude.

We went on a weekday for our company holiday party and it was an incredibly disappointing experience. For a high-end Michelin reviewed restaurant I expected much more. The positives were that we were told to be there for 630 and were sat right away in a balcony private area and the food was delicious. But that's the only good. We had to constantly wait for the one waitress to serve us, take our drink orders, fill our water, refresh our drinks etc. We were a large group and being served by 1 server who was not dedicated to us made for an experience where we were constantly looking around for where she could be. Our orders weren't taken until after 7 for food. The first course was served at 8pm! The main was served at 930. Our dessert was served at 950 and the doors were being locked as we were leaving. I have no idea if it was a lack of staff, preparation or what. But I would not recommend this restaurant for any large group events as they didn't seem to manage it. Wait times between courses is lovely - with the caveat that the service is snappy and attentive. The service here was not.

We had a fantastic anniversary dinner last night. It was our first visit and was so looking forward to it. The food didn’t disappoint. Every dish we had was excellent. The lobster linguine was outstanding. Our lovely waitress Helene recommended ossobuco during our meal as she was concerned about the seabass entree being too small for me. The seabass was so buttery and it almost melt in my mouth. Ossobuco was heavy though. I could have done with another appetizer. The only thing I didn’t like about the restaurant is their music. It’s the kind of music you hear in a lounge or club. The ambience of this restaurant is beautiful and high end as it should be for a fine dining restaurant. The background music kind of cheapens the experience. Perhaps, that’s what they are going for? A less intimidating expensive fine dining experience. The other minor issue I had was the bill. On the menu, the tiramisu had the price of $16. Yet on our bill, it showed $18. I didn’t bring it up since it’s only $2 difference out of a $300 bill. Perhaps, I should have. Overall, food was outstanding and service was amazing. Helene really made our experience so much more memorable.

Everything is delicious, perfect ambiance, and great service. They have a covered patio area that's perfect, hidden behind hedges. It feels like a little private garden in downtown. The truffle parmesan fries were delicious, flavours perfectly balanced. Beef carpaccio was amazing. The burratao & pesto rosso had the best tomato sauce, bold and flavorful. The lasagna was unique with a bechamel sauce, and we were told they're made individually. Everything was wonderful, highly recommend this place.

What I love about DineOutVancouver is you get to try new restaurants at an affordable price point. Acquafarina should be on your radar as the service, food and ambience are absolutely on-point. We had their tuna crudo and wagyu beef carpaccio to start. No offence to the crudo but the wagyu was melt in your mouth delicious with a generous serving too. (We did see they had a pizza available for +$20 which we were tempted to order but didn't. Other tables did order it and looked scrumptious). Next up was their braised bison short rib. Exactly what's you'd expect with super tender and flavorful bison over a a creamy polenta. We also had their roaster sea bass which was excellent. The seafood broth was a nice touch to accentuate the flavors of the sea. For dessert, we had their pizzetta dolce which is a dessert pizza. I enjoyed that but not as much as the tiramisu moderno. A great meal and grateful we had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful restaurant!

Another great experience Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2024 at Acquafarina, a Michelin Guide recommended fine dining located downtown Vancouver. The service, ambiance and quality ingredients used are all excellent. The DOV menu is $65 for 3 course. The options are: appetizer: smoked beet salad or wagyu carpaccio or tuna crudo entree: ricotta & wild mushrooms rotolo or braised short rib or roasted seabass dessert: pizzetta dolce or tiramisu moderno I recommend wagyu carpaccio, roasted seabass in seafood both and tiramisu moderno.

This restaurant threads the needle between casual and fine dining well; the lunch menu is a pared down version of what is available at dinner, but there is no lack of options for a satisfying meal. We shared the tuna tartare and octopus for appetizers; for entrees, the fusilone bolognese, linguine vongole, and the sea bass; and in lieu of dessert, the cheese plate. The pizza looked good - I had a bit of order-envy. We'll have to come back for it (mmm mortadella). Service was very attentive. Pasta was al dente. House-baked bread was warm and fluffy. All of the boxes were ticked.

This was our first stop in Vancouver to kick off our girls trip which was all about eating delicious food, sipping craft cocktails and chilling. And I have to say it was a superb start. When traveling, I tend to seek out Italian places b/c we don't have many where I live. I found Acquafarina on the Michelin Guide website and knew I had to try it. After all, it is my dream Italian restaurant b/c they have bomb pizza, make all their pastas in house and offer a beautiful cocktail menu. We all loved the vibe even though we felt a little underdressed. But it was lunch and no one seemed to judge. The open bar and large wood-burning pizza oven perched above the tables create a warm, inviting space. Throw in some comfy seating, big windows, and wood panelling and it just feels so loungey. We also enjoyed our server. He was friendly and attentive. Started with the heirloom tomatoes and burrata to share. The buratta was the right amount of creamy, seasoned well and drizzled with a good balsamic. As I mentioned, I am a sucker for homemade pasta and their rigatoni did not disappoint. Beautifully prepared al dente, tossed with the right amount sauce and seasoned to perfection. My friend had the mushroom risotto which had the perfect consistency as seen in the photo I posted. Risotto is tricky b/c many places overcook it - but you don't need be scared to order it here. We made sure nothing went to waste and used the warm bread they gave us to sop up every last bite so our plates were clean when they left the table. Then there was that pizza with it's gorgeous crust all bubbled and charred, just the way I like it. What really takes it to another level is the presentation. When they serve it, you are instantly smitten by that luscious, rich, creamy ball of soft, fresh buratta sitting atop the pie they place in front of you. But don't worry, your server will gladly spread that warm goodness for you so that each bite is like heaven in your mouth. Not to be missed.

Oof I really expected more from a Michelin recommended restaurant. We had a pizza and the lobster linguine, and I think another dish that wasn't memorable. The pizza was not particularly flavourful and the crust was totally flaccid. A bit wet even. The pasta sauce totally lacked flavour. Ambiance was upscale and service was lovely. Overall, I've had much better Italian food at much more affordable restaurants. I've heard their non-Italian dishes are better, but then why are they an Italian restaurant? Don't know that I would come back.

I've been longing a visit to Acquafarina since they had their no phones policy and I finally got a chance to try it through dine out Vancouver 2024. However, I was so disappointed with the visit. The food was subpar. They burnt both our pizzas so we waited an extra hour for them to serve and they forgot our bread as well. The sablefish was served cold and the other foods were too salty. The only notable dish was the Wagyu carpaccio, which was by far the best carpaccio we've ever had! Aside from that, the service was friendly, but a tad direct. It threw me off at first, however once I understood, our server was phenomenal. I also enjoyed the unique decor of the restaurant. I do wish the food was better during our visit though.

The food, service, and ambiance was wonderful. Perfect restaurant for date night, celebratory dinner, or just a night out with friends.

Oh my - where to begin? We found our server Chanel was unkind and disinterested but so was her manager She asked us how the truffle butter and bread was and I said the truffle butter is not good as it lacks salt - she asked me "should I take it" and we said sure. Then the manager comes and says "you don't like truffle" and I said I love truffle but it lacks salt - no response - no apology, no offer to replace and of course no taking it off the bill ($6) but oh well We asked server to pack our pizza and age never brought it back. I returned to the hotel and realized she never gave us the pizza so I called the restaurant and manager answered and said you forgot the pizza from the table (what table) I requested if they can deliver to hotel - 9 minute walk and he said that are getting ready for dinner at 3:30 and I said okay I'll pick it up. The server when I entered told me that I forgot my pizza and it was not very kind - maybe it was my fault so I apologize for dining at your restaurant but I feel it is important as a yelp member to share experiences - positive or negative We left 20% tip and ordered - truffle butter bread, burata, truffle pizza, gnocchi, tiramisu

We went there for lunch, the restaurant decorations are great. Service is excellent. Price and quality are great. They have a 3 courses set lunch for only $50. The food presentation and tastes really good. We enjoyed to chill there.

Such an amazing place, I'm from Italy and went to the restaurant for my birthday dinner because I wanted some authentic Italian. On the pricy side but so so worth it, the food was amazing, the staff so amazing, we asked for recommendations on what clubs to go to and they wrote down a whole list and advices to get in and stuff. The waiters speak fluent Italian and gave us good recommendations as well. They showed us the private room and winery and let us take pictures, the vibes are amazing and definitely need to go there.

Had my birthday dinner here on a quiet Wednesday night. There were only 3 other tables besides us, but service was slow. Ambiance feels luxurious with the high ceilings and impressive wine cellar. The food is Michelin star quality and I enjoyed every bite. The only dish I didn't care for was the octopus. I found the tomato marmalade too sour. We ordered 3 appies, a pasta and a steak to share and it was filling. Servers were attentive, we had our plates changed for every course. However, there was too much wait time between each course (30 min between appies & pasta). Our server came over to apologize to tell us 'this is embarrassing but I forgot to punch in the next course so it'll be a wait, but luckily it's quick to make.' That's not something I expected to hear at a Michelin recommended restaurant, and they didn't offer to give us anything while we waited. When you make a reso online, you're given the option to purchase a small/medium/large cake. It's a tiramisu cake that's made freshly in house. I was pretty full so they cut a piece for us and I took the rest home. Again, a long wait between our last dish and dessert.

Finally had the chance to experience this Michelin worthy restaurant. From the onset, already very impressed with its location and ambiance as you enter its premises. Lots of metal and glass, very high ceilings and fancy decors. Very professional and prestigious. Makes you feel like you ate indeed going out to a fancy placeZ For appys: we ordered the wagyu carpaccio. - absolutely amazing. One of the best i've ever had in vancouver. Premium quaity beef sliced razor thin and cured to absolute goodness. For mains: we tried the lasagna. - this is not what your grandma makes. Its sold in limited quantities So order it if its available. Very intricate way of weaving the pasta sheets...delicate yet sturdy enough to hold the bison ragu sauce. Layers upon layers of creamy béchamel sauce and parmesan spuma. So creamy and melt in your mouth goodness. A must try for sure. Also tried the lobster tail linguini with caviar and lobster oil. Pasta and lobster were perfectly made. Lobster oil a bit weak but nice serving of caviar to provide that balanced saltiness. Next was the risotto with scallops. Again, rice was well-made and risotto cooked to perfection. The scallops tasted really fresh, but would've been nice if they seared it a bit for more smoky flavour. But it was still good. One comment i wanna make is that across all The entrees....there is one prevailing factor. And that is all The dishes tasted really "cheesy" - seems that they are generous with the cheese. Good and bad depending on a person's taste expectation. More cheese could mean more saltiness, also killing some of the unique flavours of the dish. Thats why i took a star away. Depending on what you order, sometimes less cheese is good to bring out other robust flavours. Service however was impeccable. Our server was very knowledgeable of all the dishes and answered my questions diligently. Also gave very good suggestions, causing me to discover their amazing lasagna. Since it was my wife's bday, they surprised us my comping the dessert that she picked. I still had an amazing time and would repeat for sure. Worthy of the Michelin attention. Cheers! Happy eating!

The pasta is as good as in Positano, Italy. We had the lobster linguini, and it was so good that we came back two nights later for more! The carpaccio has an amazing citrusy flavor, with lemon and passion fruit. The service is impeccable: the waiters are friendly but very professional and efficient! A must go if you are in Vancouver!

Dinner at Acquafaria in downtown Vancouver won't be a disappointment!! We chose this Michelin recommend fine dining on our first night in Vancouver. Upon arrival, we were greeted by wonderful host and waiters. Services no doubt is top notch! We ordered lobster linguini, scallop risotto, seabass and duck breast. Out of the four, we love the lobster linguini the most. The first bite of the lobster meat blows our mind away, super fresh! The lobster meat is cook to prefect. The seabass is also their signature. No doubt Vancouver is seafood heaven! The risotto is also good, but compare to the two mains I mentioned above, it didn't stand out. The duck breast is a bit overcooked and not tender, which is a bit disappointing. Finally we finish off with Dolce Vita for the night! Highly recommended and good walking distance from lots of downtown Vancouver hotel!! Dinner at Acquafaria in downtown Vancouver won't be a disappointment!! We chose this Michelin recommend fine dining on our first night in Vancouver. Upon arrival, we were greeted by wonderful host and waiters. Services no doubt is top notch! We ordered lobster linguini, scallop risotto, seabass and duck breast. Out of the four, we love the lobster linguini the most. The first bite of the lobster meat blows our mind away, super fresh! The lobster meat is cook to prefect. The seabass is also their signature. No doubt Vancouver is seafood heaven! The risotto is also good, but compare to the two mains I mentioned above, it didn't stand out. The duck breast is a bit overcooked and not tender, which is a bit disappointing. Finally we finish off with Dolce Vita for the night! Also, the focaccia bread is hot served where some restaurants serve cold complimentary bread. Highly recommended and good walking distance from lots of downtown Vancouver hotel!!

True story: Bill was close to $250 Chef insisted on charging us extra for a thimble of parm cheese w our food We paid the tab and tipped 20% Told the waitress how ridiculous that was Jeff the mgr came over and said he had a talk with the chef and it was "rectified" Never offered us a credit or drink We left-never to return again! We absolutely can't stand people who nickel and dime us.

This is the best restaurant in Vancouver in everyway. The atmosphere is a 5, the service 5, the food 5, the food quality 5, the food presentation 5 and the food complexity and taste 5. Its not cheap but if you are a foodie and expect the best and are used to the best you want to go there. Ive eaten at restaurants around the world and this place will meet your expectations. I will go back for special occasions, hands down.

a ended her bday celebration with this restaurant as her finale. ofc s and i being the bestest foodie friends ever was the bestest company she can hope for. a little mishap with the resos - read julia thought a made the reso but she actually didn't and vice versa. however we were slotted in as a walk-in. i want to address the elephant in the room - dress code. i can see in other reviews that they were strict abt it; there were no issues with it for me today and everyone dressed accordingly to the dress code listed online - business casual, no flip-flops or torn jeans. i did not feel any snobbiness from the staff. now that's out of the picture! MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO THE BESTEST SERVER - NATE C. the c was on the receipt for the name so the c stays! he was attentive, funny, personable, knowledgeable and magical - yes he magically whipped a purse hook for s' purse because it was hanging precariously on the back of her chair and he was afraid that he might knock it off after walking by a few times. so please ask for him the next time you decide to check this place out - tell him double fist sent ya! nate guided us along as this was a our first time here. we started with cocktails - momo for me, pink flamingo for a, and a extra dirty vodka martini for s. i didn't taste s' martini cuz i'm not a big fan of martinis. my drink was very refreshing - strong notes of yuzu/citrus but no peach notes at all (momo DOES mean peaches in japanese last time i checked). a's pink flamingo was VERY citrusy with strong notes of grapefruit. after these drinks, we basically had nate do a mini wine pairing for our dishes - ALL the wines were great and the white port was def a surprise! he was able to tell us abt the wines, little anecdotes and ofc let s take pictures of the bottles so we can rmb what we drank. we went á la carte with the help of nate (yes his name will keep appearing) - we ordered 2 appys, 3 mains and 2 desserts; all recommended by nate except the one dessert (i made an executive decision for that one). we had the bread to begin - best. olive. oil. ever. the bread was also delish! for starters, we had the polpo alla griglia (grilled octopus) and the caprese con pesche (grilled peaches. nate was VERY accommodating with our photo taking thru out the whole dinner. the grilled octopus is a nate!fav - i loved the tomato marmalade and the octopus was grilled to perfection. the nori cracker added a nice crunch to the dish. the grilled peaches were juicy and sweet with a lovely charred taste. we had added extra burrata so that we weren't fighting for the cheese for a middle dish, we had the cannelloni with duck confit inside. there were three so nate helped served us each one. the duck confit was rich and savoury but not overpowering. in fact, for all the dishes, we found the flavours all blended together into a symphony of deliciousness in our mouths. the duck sauce on top of the cannelloni added a nice balance to the dish. (it is also at around this point we started to double/triple fist wines frm nate's personalize mini pairing) mains were the braciola di cinghiale (boar chops) and halibut scottato. the boar chops - another nate!fav - was astonishing. the fresh peppercorn on top helped to cut the density of the chop that was sliced in the kitchen for us. the crispy risotto helped round out the kick from the peppercorn, and the crunch was nice too. the seared halibut was flaky and rich. the fennel orange salad - especially the orange - added a freshness to the dish. magical nate to the rescue (again) when it comes to desserts. we had wanted something for the bday girl, and while we were at the washroom (we as in s and i, plus open washroom of sorts as the sinks are communal), we caught nate and told him abt the idea. he had recommended dolce vita and we went with that for the bday girl. i selfishly ordered the millefoglie (aka millefeuille - one of my fav desserts EVER) as the 2nd dessert. nate described dolce vita as a mini häagen-dazs bar, and it did indeed arrive that way. it was decadent hazelnut mousse with aerate chocolate pieces (read: aero) with marshmallow bits. nate was super awesome by treating this on the house for the bday girl - yes ofc there was a candle. the millefoglie was everything i want in a proper millefeuille. the cognac cream was light, and the layers of pastry were crisp. another big shoutout and thank you to nate!! i got a new nickname, some laughs and a hella lot more wine knowledge tonight ;)

I went to Acquafina and had one of the best meals of my life. I started with the mushroom risotto primo with shaved truffle and a foie gras accompaniment. The rice was cooked perfectly and the taste was incredible - and surprisingly not too rich. I finished with the linguini with lobster and caviar. The pasta is made in house. This dish was so absurdly good I almost started laughing - that's how good it was. Also, the restaurant is gorgeous - it had a bit of a throwback-to-the-50s look and vibe, and it was all done right. Finally, the service was terrific. I was seated only a few minutes late and was kindly offered any cocktail or aperitif of my choice. Go here.

Went here for work dinner. Cocktails were good and fun, I loved my duck fat washed old fashioned. Service was a bit off - we had an older Italian gentleman who I think may have a misplaced humor for the restaurant, which felt very out of place. Instead of being warm and friendly, he gave an air of my way or the highway and do as you're told attitude. Off-putting for high-end restaurant service. The food unfortunately was nothing memorable. I literally forgot what we had.. but yeah it was ok. Definitely not worth the price tag. Would come back for cocktails, nothing else.

Ambiance was nice and clean. Had wonderful day with a beautiful lady. Food was definitely an experience to be had. Ordered the duck and it was tasty medium rare. Service was A-1 and I'd recommend going on a date.

I sat at the bar. Great service, friendly and attentive bartenders. The 3 star rating is mainly because the food was meh. I got the airy foie gras and it was an interesting concept but I'd much rather have your standard soft and savory foie gras instead of eating what almost taste like a dessert. Pasta of the day was a pasta roll with tasteless ricotta, tasteless truffle, and tasteless bison ragyu sauce. Also got the honeydew drink that is full of flavors that don't blend well at all. Expensive meal for food and drink that were not tasty. However, I will say the bread was amazing and absolutely the best thing about my entire experience. Overall would not recommend. Maybe the pizza is good? Guess I'll never know, and I'm ok with that.

Pretence pretty much sums it up. Business casual is THE dress code. I wore a long skirt with a white high top Hogan leather sneaker(it was pouring rain and leather bottom high heels just didn't make sense, no valet parking BTW) Almost was not allowed in, berated for not adhering etc. no cell phones allowed in the dining room though of course we need it to show our BC vaccine card so you need to bring your cell phone. No this part I understand and accept when I booked. Just Vancouver is a pretty laid back city and thinking I can wear my work attire to dinner without worrying sigh. I love food, tasty food from food stalls all the way to 3 stars Michelin. Price $150 per person is not the issue, service is not the issue. Nice plating, cutlery changes after every course. Real issue is the taste. Seafood dishes are all below average. Pasta dish taste almost on point but a little more salty than needed. A bit boring by this point since I can't play with my phone. Best dish being wagyu short ribs, this is a little salty too. Dessert taste above average combining salty flavours of blue cheese with deconstructed walnut cake. Wine list range from mid $70s to $$$. Wine pairing a good bet at $89 For the price go to Giardino or Cioppino instead. For this restaurant the mystery draws you in the first time, maybe your last.

Happened to be walking by and stopped in for some appy's and wine. Had to be 'buzzed in', first time I have experienced that. I guess they approved of our appearance, as they let us in... It is a beautiful room, no question. And the staff all seem to be beautiful too. The dishes we tried were certainly beautiful. Just lacking in flavor. The Wagyu carpaccio was very good and well seasoned. But a fork-full was about half the plate, so there were two bites, maybe three. The scallop crudo was similar- beautifully presented, but the scallops were so thin, their flavor was hard to perceive. You really needed to stack up a fork to get any flavor other than the creme fraiche. The octopus was totally lost on us. I would never have recognised it as octopus at all. Our server told us it was European and the skin was also removed. No texture at all. Don't know what is wrong with the octopi from a the pacific ocean a couple miles away, but this dish was a big miss, other than the nori cracker, which was a nice surprise. So this shop is high on style, low on taste.

We had an amazing time dining here at acquafarina. The service was amazing and the food was unreal. Definitely will be back again soon. The carbonara and the truffle pizza is unreal. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Good service, nice eclectic interior, no cell phone policy enforced, solid wine list. Food did not match price though. Pizzas $30-$100 each. Appetizers start at $28. Foie gras lacked acidic element. Blue fin Tuna had dill. Good pastas though nothing worth writing home about at those prices. Tasting menu was $145 the day we went. Vancouver needs more ambitious places like this.

My wife and I recently dined at Aquafarina in Vancouver for my 40th birthday, and unfortunately, it was a truly disappointing experience. Although they seem to be striving to achieve "fancy Italian" status by including ingredients like black truffle and caviar on the menu, the food ultimately fell short in both taste and authenticity. We found the flavors to be off and lacking any real Italian flair. To make matters worse, the service we received was cold and impersonal, leaving us to sit through a two-hour meal riddled with mistakes and delays. Even something as simple as getting a piece of bread took over thirty minutes, and when it arrived, it was cold and unappetizing. The staff appeared tense and disinterested, which translated into an overall lackluster and disappointing service experience. When we spoke to management about our concerns, they acknowledged the issues but failed to offer any real solutions. This left us feeling brushed off and uncared for, which is certainly not what one expects from a restaurant that values its customers' satisfaction. To add insult to injury, the high prices we paid for the subpar food and service made it all the more frustrating. We left feeling incredibly disappointed and would not recommend Aquafarina to anyone seeking an authentic Italian dining experience. In closing, while it seems Aquafarina is attempting to improve their menu and service, I'm unsure if they'll succeed in the increasingly competitive restaurant market. With more authentic and affordable options available, their lack of leadership and disappointing experience make me hesitant to give them another chance.

My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and it was LIFE CHANGING. The server, David, was so kind and personal, he made us feel like we were talking to a best friend of ours. The food was made with local and unique ingredients, with my dish being made with stinging nettles, which was so fun and so delicious. The drinks we got were also so good--and the dessert was so amazing we got a second round. This restaurant was made of dreams and I think I will literally remember it forever.

What an affair! It is completely immersive from the moment you step through the proverbial looking glass that is the entrance. A quirky yet sophisticated split between dining in a contemporary art gallery and the set of a Woody Allen film; every dish has finesse written all over it. Definitely something to try at least once in your life if you've never dined with a similar concept, if not for the food alone then for the experience.

Beautiful location with excellent upscale food. Service was excellent and a beautiful wine selection. Quite pricey but my wife and I decided to make it a regular when we have an opera or a musical at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre that is right next to it.

Amazing place upon arrival the door was open for us by a very friendly hostess we sat at bar for an negroni cocktail they have an exquisite barrel aged one on their list the bartender was very knowledgeable when he explained how the cocktail was made then we went to our table we noticed the high ceilings and all the liquor boxes available to store your personal liquor bottles or special vintage wine we ordered few dishes all good foie gras was excellent especially the risotto with black truffle I believe the best in the city reminded me of Italy the server made us feel very comfortable while dining in the upscale restaurant upon leaving the restaurant we ask to see the upstairs private room it is beautiful considering for a special occasion also the outdoor terrace the fountain and statues make you feel like you are somewhere in Tuscany overall I want to thank the staff for making a lovely experience for us!

I been here 2-3times the service was great food was great it's what you expect from a 5star Dining experience. However the last time I was there the waiter was rude standoffish and didn't explain the menu well when I asked questions he seemed irritated when I asked him about the menu.He brought out the vinegar and oil but did not bring out the bread to dip it in I had to ask for it. Upon leaving the restaurant I told the manager what happen he offered me two shots that I rejected. I called in for a proper explanation of what happened that day the manager explained to me it was the waiters last day so Somehow his behaviour was excusable, I then asked what he would do to rectify the situation he said he would talk to his Director took my information down and I never heard back from him, for a very expensive five-star restaurant their are plenty of other choices to go to don't waste your money here. Me and my business associates will not return to this establishment and will take our business elsewhere.

Wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, and the wine pairing enhances the pleasure of diner. The service is a wonderful comforting casual excellent - its that its excellent service in an understated manner. Easily the best restaurant in Vancouver right now.