Gigi’s

Was excited to try this place, but was disappointed to learn it was all hype. Arrived for a super early dinner which we made reservation for. Been standing at the reception for at least 10 minutes before someone finally came greet us and showed us to the table. There were a few tables, but definitely not busy at the time. The person saw us waiting (a group of 6 is hard to miss) and made eye contact with me several times, but yet still spent the sweet time chitchatting at the bar with another coworker. Not what I would expect from this type of establishment. Our server was super nice and friendly though, very attentive. Like the creative menu. Can tell the ingredients were fresh and high quality. But the seasoning were off. Maybe it was the dishes we ordered, antipasti were heavily seasoned, leaving the pasta and pizza quite bland. Guess we prefer the food at Ask for Luigi better, the overall is just more balanced over there.

My friends had highly recommended this place and I was finally able to book at table here. Although I liked Ask for Luigi, I wasn't wowed by the food. Gigi's seems to be a step up both in ambiance and price point. The restaurant is tucked away at the end of Christmas Way, behind the Superstore. If my friend had not guided me, I would not have looked in that direction. The building is modern industrial but the refined decor inside makes the space feel spacious, elegant and welcoming. I arrived a few minutes early for my 5pm booking and was able to catch the tail end of their 2pm - 5pm Happy Hour offerings. We sampled the Waygu Tartar & Tuna Crudo. Both were presented beautifully but the tartar was served with truffle chips which diminished the refinement of the dish somewhat. We both ordered pasta mains which were perfectly al dente. The ample beef cheek chunks in the Ragu Bianco were mouthwateringly tender. I really enjoyed squid ink pasta of my Fruitti di Mare but there was not a lot of seafood. I had the same dish at Luigi's and although the overall taste of this same dish is better at Gigi's, at least Luigi was more liberal with the fruits from the sea. We were seated close to the bar and watched the mixologists at their craft. Unlike some popular franchises, the music and noise level was at a tolerable level for polite conversation. It would be nice to return sample some cocktails and perhaps some pizza next time. If you are looking to treat yourself or to impress some guests, Gigi's would be a perfect choice

we were here to celebrate an engagement and a birthday and the service was absolutely outstanding! our server, Marnus, was kind and attentive, loved his energy! had great menu suggestions and made sure our table was taken care of, like adding extra slices of bread for the burrata and giving us 2 complimentary (and delicious!) desserts at the end. really made our celebration special! as for the food, highly recommend the pistachio pesto burrata, fried cauliflower, and alla vodka pasta. i thought the ragu bianco and the calamari was a bit too salty for my palate, but otherwise i’d give this place another go!

Super excited to finally able to getting a reservation to Gigi. It has a very open concept interior with cafe beside it. I didn’t mind it. Your family wasn’t a fan. We ordered calamari, 3 pasta and 1 pizza and a drink. One pasta was good, Frutti di mare was so salty, and other was ok. Pizza was not great. Our server was fantastic but everything took forever. I had future reservations booked but now I’ve canceled them. It wasn’t really worth for the hassle of trying to get a reservation months a head.

Phenomenal Italian joint with bright and airy atmosphere in Coquitlam. The food quality here is top-notch. As expected from a sister restaurant of Luigi's, I guess. Sometimes you question if the steep price is well worth the money. Well, in this case I think some of the items do. Take the Burrata for example. At $29 for the classic version, enough to feed 2 as an appy is not cheap by any means of imagination, but that burrata is what dreams are made of. It's the softest and creamiest we've ever had. Only thing I wish is the focaccia that comes with it is either more room temp or a just a tad warmer. Our focaccia was still soft, but more on the colder side. Personal preference. They currently have a deal of Pizza and Peroni for $26, so that's what my husband went for. To him the pizza was just okay, albeit coated a little too much on what looks like semolina. At first glance the pizza looks dry, but I was pleasantly surprised that while the outside crust was crisp, the inside was still moist and had a great chew. I enjoyed the pizza, my husband not so much. Unlike the pizza, The Luigi's Bolognese pasta we both thought was as perfect as a pasta dish can be. The pasta was cooked to al dente perfection that something in that bolognese sauce kept us wanting for more. It was thick, rich, meaty, and had such a gentle kick at the back of your tongue. 4 stars, mainly because we had a hiccup at the beginning. Our server seemed to forgot our burrata order and it took forever while we watched other patrons who came after us got theirs first. Also some mixed feelings with the pizza and the price point.

We brought an out of town guest here from Toronto. We usually go downtown Vancouver , but decided to stay local in Coquitlam. First I’ll say the decor and ambiance are absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful space to dine. We ate family style, tried a few different dishes. The pistachio burrata was amazing, so smooth. The kale Caesar salad is a must. The risotto was rich, perfect texture. Their pizzas are so delicious with that thin crunchy crust. Everyone loved the vodka pasta. We ended with the olive oil cake and tiramisu! Absolutely delicious!! I rated Gigi’s 5 stars because it’s so great to have a fine dining experience close to home with authentic Italian flavors.. I loved it so much I’ve booked my company’s Christmas party here! Xx

Bright and beautiful space in Tricity pavilion! Seating was spacious and intimate…felt very comfortable and relaxed. Everyone there were so nice and friendly that rainy day was felt sunnier. As a sister restaurant of Luigi’s, the food was somehow similar though more casual and simple here. We liked the vodka sauce pasta a lot. It was done perfectly. 5 stars! Pizza on the other hand, lacked flavour in both dough and toppings. 3 stars. Decent drinks and dessert. Would love to come back for dinner soon!

Visiting from Vancouver - and we’re glad we took a shot and tried Gigi’s. The location is unbeatable, large, opulent and airy - filled with light and natural elements like trees. I don’t recognize the majority of the wines which is probably a good thing- as they’re all Italian wines. I asked for a good dry white and it was so delicious! The burrata is known for being the star of the show, but I thought the bread was what was extraordinary. So fluffy and sour..They have the cheese shipped all the way from Puglia, 48 hours ago. This pairing is always a classic so can’t go wrong. I thought the vodka pasta is high up there on my list, right next to the one from Dovetail. The seafood pasta was slightly adventurous, though a bit on the saltier side. The pizza was just ok- nothing over the top, similar to that of the sentiment of other reviews. I liked the mortadella though.

Gigi is a restaurant that will impress you on their service, food and ambience! And the place is popular even in a weeknights! The only struggle was the parking lot - it's very busy and full. Upon arriving you step in to the large space that is shared with Nemesis coffee on the other half of the building. The restaurant has an upbeat, relaxing and romantic vibe with dim lights and energy from all the tables. Service was very friendly and attentive. Our waitress kept our waters filled continuously, checked in on us regularly and gave us recommendations for dishes that were fantastic! We ordered the pistachio pesto burrata, Luigi's Bolognese, Diavola, and Fried Cauliflower. Everything was delicious!! The pistachio pesto burrata and fried cauliflower was my favourite! And I would definitely try out their other pastas next time! Pizza was great too but if I had to choose pasta or pizza I think I would lean towards their pasta next time!

Gosh this place is stunning - its facade, design with an all glass structure allows sufficient lighting during the day and ambient lighting at night. I can almost imagine the front, wide and spacious lawn occupied by customers for coffee or maybe decorated for an event! The concept of 3 restaurants in one open space is a smart idea. Gender neutral washrooms are tucked inside and nicely designed. Hosts and servers were all beautiful young ladies. Hosts were kind too. Our reservation didn't go through Open Table maybe because of a technical glitch, but they immediately saved the night. Food is fantastic: * Kale Caesar: a good take on Caesar's Salad with a kale twist * Steamed Honey Mussels: would have loved a piece of bread to sop up the very flavourful sauce * Frutti di Mare: pasta texture is perfect and sauce coats the pasta well * Ragu Bianco: loved the beef cheeks * Osso Buco: very tender beef and pairs well with risotto. Overall I'd be back again and again.

I went as a guest for lunch in a Monday at 11:30 with a reservation for three. The food was good but I wouldn't say it was outstanding. I didn't look at the bill. The Peroni beer was cold and refreshing. The server looked like she didn't want to be there. No smile, only a flat affect. She wasn't rude or anything like that but she could show a little enthusiasm. The place is nice and modern. The cafe next door is a separate business. The whole building is very modern and trendy. Overall 4 stars. I wouldn't necessarily hurry to go back only because I have already been there now. The food was good though.

I was hoping to love this place more than I did. The overall ambiance of the place is amazing. I love the ceiling to floor windows that make the place bright. They have a patio which is nice for the summer time. The decor is beautiful. Someone once told me that she felt like it was confusing as to which part is Gigi's and which part is Nemesis, and I got to see what this person meant when I visited. It's the same entrance for both spaces and no real signage directing people as to which side Nemesis is and which side Gigi's is. There's a vague divider separating the space but somehow it comes together in a cohesive way. Service was amazing. The staff were very wonderful and friendly. For the food, i tried the Risotto ai Funghi. One friend tried the Cacio e Pepe and another friend tried the Frutti di Mare. I got to taste the Cacio e Pepe as well. I personally preferred the risotto. Although my friend did say that the squid or the shrimp (one of them) seemed to be slightly over cooked than to her liking in the Frutti di Mare For Dessert, I got the Pistachio gelato and my friends shared the tiramisu. I loved the gelato but I wish that it had more of the pistachio flavour to it. I could barely tasted that.

This review is for GIGi at Pavilion where it shares the WC with Nemesis. Again, gorgeous ambience and interiors especially when the sun is out shining in the midst of summer. This place has a solarium feel especially with couple of planted trees(!!!). Nice touch. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was especially friendly and bubbly, very unusual of modern waitresses, goth and cynical. She kept on bringing us and pouring water with her smile. Food-wise, we had a 12" pizza, beef tartare, caesar salad and meat balls. Food is of high quality and good ingredients, very typical affair when you visit Italy. Authentic. Best thing is, it is an early Bday meal, pricing did not interfere with the experience or this review. Recommend

I had a very enjoyable dining experience here. It was hard to get a reservation but we were able to snag one for lunch at the bar. The place had a nice casual vibe to it. It felt like you were sitting outside becuse of the leafy greenery inside but it was even better and more pleasant because of the perfect temperature control. Every single person that served us was very professional. It was above and beyond of what we expected since we were seated at the bar. The food was very good. The pasta was cooked perfectly, just as good as Ask for Luigi. Overall a solid 5/5. I'm glad this place opened in Coquitlam as it needs more restaurants like this. Looking forward to going back to try their other dishes.

Managed to book a reso for day 2 of grand opening week and I'm happy that it was an overall great experience for my friend and I. The front desk team graciously seated us early without a problem and our server, Ashley, was an absolute joy to chat with and helped us have an amazing, fun experience at Gigi's. THANK YOU ASHLEY!!! Once she introduced us to her favorites on the menu, we were sold and made some changes to what we picked. My friend and I shared these menu items between us: Appy = Beef Tartare Pizza = Mortadella Pasta = Ragu Bianco Dessert = Olive Oil Cake + Tiramisu The beef tartare was more on the forgettable side compared to the rest of the the yummy food that came after. It was done well though with the subtle mustard seeds mixed in, was light on the appetite and was not icy. Our server recommended the tuna crudo for the fruity elements to contrast our meal, so I'd try that next time. Our server mentioned that the pizza style served here is "Canotto" style rather than Neopolitan, meaning the crust is going to be more inflated and pillowy. She shared my same liking of checking off all the boxes for all the flavors and textures on a food, so the mortadella pizza was an easy choice to swap to with its rosemary honey, crushed pistachios and mortadella on sauce bianco. The crust of the pizza also exceeded my expectations and it was like biting into soft fluffy bread that was also not heavy at all and easy to cut through. Everything sang on this pizza and was a nice precursor to the pasta dish. The Ragu Bianco really put a bow on the meal and the choice of pasta being campanelle was a smart choice on the chef's part to me. The flavor stood out and the ingredients all worked well with each other. The beef cheeks were wonderfully stewed and tender, and already incorporated into the dish. My friend thought the dish was a little salty (possibly from the pecorino), but we both thoroughly enjoyed it otherwise. The dessert is ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE by the way, so save room for dessert. Think hand sized cubes of Tiramisu, so there is plenty to go around if you're thinking about sharing with 1 other person or even a table of 4. The olive oil cake verged less on the olive oil side for me (which I would've liked) and leaned more into the orange syrup and candied oranges that decorated it. I thought the desserts were simple and classic, but well done without bells and whistles, because they didn't need it! I will have to come back for the burrata bar as they were sold out for the day. We were told that they fly in burrata from Italy every couple days, so that makes it all the more authentic and tempts me to try it. I really appreciated the open air feel of the high ceiling and I didn't feel cramped at all. The restaurant used the space well to have as many tables as possible and the use of overhead string lights made for a very cute and unique date night ambiance when the big top lights turned off.

checked out this michelin guide sister restaurant that recently opened in coquitlam - my OG hood as i grew up here. this will def be a staple whenever i come and visit my parents - coquitlam is starting to be cool if you've been to the nemesis in coquitlam, it's essentially right beside it. i love the black tiles and gold accents that is a complete contrast to the earthy tones (and my fav bright blue heart!) of nemesis service was great - easy check-in at reception and our server (who i did not get the name of) was super helpful. she recommended dishes and ensure that the wine i chose matched what we ordered. i had the limoncello spritz, which was perfect for the warm summer day. it was light, lemony, ice cold and fizzy! we were there for an early dinner so we managed to nab the aperitivo hour deal of 25% off a bottle of wine - we had the angelo pinot grigio and your girl loves her pinot grigios (we got a tester beforehand - i thought that was a very sweet gesture for me to try the wine before i commit to a full bottle) food wise - it was essentially carb overload because i came home and legit crashed for a 2hr nap for starters, we had the pistachio pesto burrata, the wagyu tartare and the calamari fritti. the fresh burrata def stole the show, and that pistachio pesto was to die for. you can't go wrong with wagyu - even my dad tried a little bit of it even tho he's not a big fan of raw beef. the calamari fritti wasn't as oily as some calamari can get - the other two starters were just too awesome that it overshadowed this dish. then the mains: frutti di mare, ragu blanco and the mortadella pizza. the frutti di mare was on point some may fit it too dry but my parents and i all felt that it was perfect - the uni butter coated the pasta perfectly and there's a little bit of kick that cuts the dish well. the ragu blanco - that beef cheek! both the pasta dishes had the PERFECT al dente pasta so the mortadella pizza is definitely something different (in a good way) - the rosemary honey added a bit of sweetness to count the savoury mortadella and the pistachio on the top adds crunch and nuttiness to the pizza. so...when do we go back

I just want to preface this review by saying I lived in Italy and this is NOT authentic Italian food. We arrived at the restaurant with our reso at 7:15 and were not sat till 8pm. Yup that's right 8:00pm. The restaurant was not busy. No water offered, no nothing. It was my friends birthday celebration so we already had a bad taste in our mouths from that. We get to the table, our server was lovely despite everything else being horrible. My friends drink arrived it was bland and tasted purely of booze and artificial lemon. Yuck. Then came the food. We had olives for an appy which the manager actually dropped on the floor at our table. 20 mins later he brings us another full bowl ok great... but like? Then came what they called an authentic Italian pizza. I was honestly embarrassed for them that they put what they claimed was worth $25 in front of me. Dry, tasteless and cold. I've attached a photo of my "pizza". My friends got cacio e Pepe which they said was also tasteless bland and insanely priced at $35. My friend was given a cocktail for free from the manager after he touched the table and we told him the food and drinks were extremely underwhelming. To which he argued what authentic Italian food should look like... mind you this is a sister restaurant of a Michelin star. The cocktail was served in a cracked glass. The manager continued to make excuses table side and when we brought up experiences at competition restaurants (joeys, cactus, earls) he immediately was defensive and confrontational. He also tried to pin the reservation screw up on us. Bills came and we requested our friends food be taken care of. After all it's her birthday and so far the experience was horrible. No dice. To me - that's despicable and the least they could have done. Overall extremely negative experience we will definitely not be back. Very disappointed in the maturity level and attitude of the manager towards customers. Unprofessional and disrespectful.

My sister visited Gigi's during its opening week and felt there were still quite a few things to improve, so I decided to wait before trying it myself. Today, it was just my daughter and me for lunch. My daughter still prefers her favourite Italian spot, though I personally think that place has been declining in quality lately. For me, Gigi's feels like a quality restaurant. The main reason my daughter ranked the other restaurant higher is because she found Gigi's pasta "too firm." I'd describe it as properly al dente -- exactly how pasta should be cooked. She ordered Luigi's Bolognese, which had a touch of spice. I thought it was perfectly balanced, but she found it a little salty, something I honestly didn't notice. I had the Frutti di Mare. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable. Was it the best pasta I've ever had? No. But it was solid, satisfying, and worth the price. We finished with their tiramisu, which came in a generous portion. The flavours of coffee and wine were bold -- a bit too strong for my taste, but still a good dessert overall. My sister visited Gigi's during its opening week and felt there were still quite a few things to improve, so I decided to wait before trying it myself. Today, it was just my daughter and me for lunch. My daughter still prefers her favourite Italian spot, though I personally think that place has been declining in quality lately. For me, Gigi's feels like a quality restaurant. The main reason my daughter ranked the other restaurant higher is because she found Gigi's pasta "too firm." I'd describe it as properly al dente -- exactly how pasta should be cooked. She ordered Luigi's Bolognese, which had a touch of spice. I thought it was perfectly balanced, but she found it a little salty, something I honestly didn't notice. I had the Frutti di Mare. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable. Was it the best pasta I've ever had? No. But it was solid, satisfying, and worth the price. We finished with their tiramisu, which came in a generous portion. The flavours of coffee and wine were bold -- a bit too strong for my taste, but still a good dessert overall. As for the service, overall it was fine. However, after I was seated, my server didn't return for about five minutes, just wondering why it took so long to show up. Conclusion: Gigi's is a very nice restaurant, best appreciated by adults. It's absolutely kid-friendly in atmosphere, but I feel the recipes lean more toward adult palates. Conclusion: Gigi's is a very nice restaurant, best appreciated by adults. It's absolutely kid-friendly in atmosphere, but I feel the recipes lean more toward adult palates.

visited @iheartgigis to explore their menu and left a bit unsatisfied. service was great so no qualms there by any means. the music was blaring during the day so a conversation with my mom felt like we were in a club seating also felt tight so if you needed a mobile aid I can't imagine having to go by the tables without bumping into something. we had a navigation aid and it was difficult for me to safely and calmly lead my mom to our seat and to the bathrooms without coming in to contact with another table. the calamari for happy hour came in at $15 and the portion felt small. most of the dishes, while "family style" and encouraged to share, were on the smaller side yet yielded a high price. the pastas range from $30-$35 and were just OK in our opinion. we felt the flavouring was a bit flat. there was a decent amount of seafood but portion in general was small. the pizza was a delicious bite and while we added burrata - we definitely felt the price point when the bill came. the space is beautifully open and lit and I'm sure fantastic for date night but it comes with a price tag.

I had a great experience at the sister restaurant, Ask for Luigi - so I was excited to try this new outpost! The space is beautiful, everything is well designed and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The biggest disappointment was the food, even more so when you consider the prices. It was not bad by any means, but I did not feel the love in the food. When they seated us and described that the concept is simple food with the best ingredients - that really sets up your expectations. Italian food is homey and indulgent, in the best ways, but we did not get that from the dishes we ordered. The Wagyu Tartare was a bit strange - it ate dry and the shredded parmesan did not add anything, it felt like an afterthought. The side of chips likely came out of a Lays bag. Not a $26 dish. The Ragu Bianco with beef cheek was similarly eating dry. The campanelle pasta itself was good. But the dish needed more sauce, or just olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. My partner said it tasted like it sat out for 10 minutes. Again, not what I'm paying $35 for. The whole thing felt like it was created to be an Insta-place for people that have never had good Italian food. Buzz-word ingredients, aesthetic space, but the food was a footnote.

Went here during their first few weeks of opening and the service was impeccable. I enjoyed the pizza (especially with it having funghi) as it was cheesy and the argula was a nice touch but the vodka pasta got cold super fast. One of the most gorgeous restaurants I've been to in the area.

Was such a nice restaurant. The Italian vibe is immersive and the staff were so sweet. The food was delicious as well not large portions which is kind of nice.

Well... It's my first time reviewing a restaurant in a while. This one got me out of retirement! Haha joking... but yeah what an absolutely amazing experience we had at Gigi's from start to finish. First off the service was amazing, the decor was modern, bright and clean and most importantly the food was top tier. To start we ordered the Kale Caesar Salad, it had kale, focaccia crouton crumbs, parmigiano reggiano and an anchovy & caper dressing, the dressing was a very light and super fresh, if you're a kale lover you'll definitely enjoy this. For the mains we ordered a Luigi's Bolognese, it came out piping hot with al dente rigatoni noodles, beef, veal, pork, & fresh parmigiano reggiano, it was sooo tasty, i'd probably come back to Gigi's just for that honestly. We also got the Alla Vodka, it also came with perfectly cooked el dente sedani rigati noodles, vodka sauce, & fresh parmigiano reggiano, it had a super velvety smooth almost sweet sauce, very yummy. We couldn't leave without trying at least one of their pizza's so we ordered the classic Margherita Pizza... just to test the waters out and see how their pizza's were tasting, it absolutely DID NOT disappoint, it had a perfectly balanced pomodoro sauce, fior di latte & basil, I think you could possibly argue that it may be the best Marg Pizza in Coquitlam? I don't know for sure yet.. but I think you should come in and try one for yourself and then you can be the judge. For dessert we ordered a Classic Tiramisu, it was spectacular and friggin' huge, it came with whipped mascarpone, nemesis coffee, cocoa powder & grappa, it was so so so good. We also ordered the Olive Oil Cake it came with orange syrup and possibly real candied oranges on top of it? I'm not entirely sure what it was but it was fire nonetheless! So in conclusion I would say Gigi's by Ask For Luigi was a huge success. I hope it stays in the area for a while. We need more places like this in Coquitlam. Try your best to come out and support places like this. It's very good and they deserve to succeed. I'm not sure if this was a soft opening or if they're actually fully open but yeah I fully enjoyed my dining experience tonight. One pro tip i'd make to anyone thinking about trying Gigi's is to definitely book a reservation on Open Table because they are extremely busy. Peace out Yelpers, good to be back!

Came here with high expectations as it looked really good online. I will start by saying that both the decor and the food were excellent. The service was the reason why I am giving 3 stars. I will preface this by saying that I usually don't care that much about service as long as I get my food fast. When we arrived to the restaurant (without a reservation) we were told that it would be a 10 minute wait for the patio. Perfectly understandable as it was pretty busy. Another party arrived right after us and were told the same thing. As we chatted to the other party in the waiting area, they ended up being seated first after about 10 minutes. We then had to wait another 10 minutes until we were seated at our table. After we were finally seated, despite the many servers walking around, we sat for another 10 minutes before our server came to pour us some water and take our order. After that amount of time waiting, I was not too keen about hearing how the burrata is flown in fresh from Italy every 2 days. The server then proceeded to refill our water glasses right to brim so that there was no way to drink it without spilling it on the table. As someone with more limited means, spending $150 on a dinner is a splurge, so I found my experience dining at Gigi's to be disappointing because of the service. Probably won't be back.