Pasta: a carbohydrate-filled comfort food that always brings family and friends together with smiles. This Italian favourite can be found at numerous award-winning restaurants in Vancouver. Check out these local hot spots and be sure to bring a friend along to share the famiglia way. [Photo courtesy of Ask For Luigi]
Tucked away in Railtown, Ask for Luigi is a tiny slice of heaven for all pasta lovers. Watch talented chefs roll fresh pasta dough just steps away from your table as you enjoy contemporary Italian comfort food dishes such as pappardelle alla bolognese. And because Ask for Luigi is all about their pasta, the brunch menu includes a number of their popular noodle dishes with a simple fried egg on top.
If you’re looking for a restaurant that does Nonna’s-pasta-meets-fine-dining, Italian Kitchen is the answer to what you’ve been searching for. Don’t let the white tablecloths and impeccable service cloud your judgment; one bite of their signature meatballs with creamy truffle cream on herbed ricotta spaghetti will transport you back to Italy.
Trattoria is an Italian restaurant serving traditional pastas and pizzas at three stunning locations across the Lower Mainland. You’ll be delighted with their fresh linguine pasta with pesto sauce – a mouth-watering combination of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil. If you are looking for a classic dish, the pomodoro sauce here is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Don’t be fooled the name, you’ll find plenty of savoury dishes on the menu at Bella Gelateria. Considering the award-winning gelato flavours draw nightly crowds to this Yaletown hot spot, it is no surprise that their pasta will win your heart with a single bite. Pasta is rolled out every morning for the best and freshest experience for all their diners. The baked cannelloni comes packed with four cheeses!
Located in the heart of Yaletown, La Pentola puts a modern twist on classic Italian pasta. The decor is hip and contemporary but the restaurant keeps Old World traditions alive by serving all of their dinners “famiglia” style. Daily, fresh, housemade pastas are served in exquisite sauces such as zesty lemon and butter sauce or a hearty veal, pork and beef ragu.