He later moved to London England and started apprenticing in big hotels like the Empress Hotel and Hyde Park Hotel untill he moved to Vancouver and started to work in fine dinning restaurants to mention a few, Da Vito Restaurant in Gastown, La Casa di Emberto and Cafe de Paris from the late seventies till the early eighties when he opened Carmelo's in West Vancouver and remained there untill 1994 when he sold the restaurant to open Bravo Cucina.
Nested within Vancouver's historical architecture, the foundation of Brioche has been built with homemade food and humble generosity since 2003. Our warm service and setting is perfectly paired to our casual gourmet take on traditional Italian flavours.
People have returned to The Old Spaghetti Factory time and again to enjoy our great food in unique surroundings for over 35 years. Our restaurants are living museums of Canada's colourful past. All our meals are carefully prepared and made fresh daily on the premises using only quality ingredients. We pride ourselves by offering great food at reasonable prices. All our entrees come complete with Crisp Green Salad or Minestrone Soup, Sourdough Bread, Coffee or Tea and Spumoni Ice Cream at no additional charge. Our menu includes a wide range of delicious selections such as Veal Parmigiana, New York Steak and our tender Breast of Chicken. From our World Famous Mizithra Cheese to our Feature Rib Dinner, discover why The Old Spaghetti Factory has been voted Vancouver's Best Dining Value!
The pasta at Old Spaghetti Factory is good to eat and you get decent value for the money. The pasta can tend to be ordinary from the perspective of the selections but they put together good food and they offer a fun atmosphere and decor that makes them a good family restaurant for when you are downtown with your family. Check out the OId Spaghetti Factory!Read more
At Goldies Pizza our vision is to provide our customers the very best pizza, in taste, quality, service and pure enjoyment. We endeavour to serve you in whichever way best suits your needs: our speedy walk-up windows, our comfortable, licensed dine-in lounges or with our prompt and professional delivery. Our pizzas are made with the highest quality ingredients and the utmost standards of care. Goldies is all about carefully crafted pizzas.
We pride ourselves by offering great food at reasonable prices. All our entrees come complete with a crisp green salad, sourdough bread, coffee or tea, and spumoni ice cream at no additional charge. Without a doubt, The Old Spaghetti Factory is the best dining value anywhere.
Wheat, olive oil and wine make the complete Italian meal. Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar brings some of southern Italy's famous flavours and family recipes, as well as not-so-traditional Italian dishes to the table. Fresh ingredients, proven recipes, fair pricing and exceptional authentic service are the pillars of Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar. Serving the neighbourhood and the entertainment district including BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Centre for Performing Arts, and Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. If you like Italian, you will love Frankie's menu. Tasty hand-stretched pizzas with dough made fresh in the kitchen daily, an impressive selection of pasta dishes featuring both house-made pastas and traditional dried pastas, hearty entrées, stuffed Italian ciabatta sandwiches, big salads, healthy soups, and traditional Italian antipasto platters. A fantastic selection of crowd-pleasing plates, both big and small.
The Water St.Cafe, established in 1988 is a Gastown cornerstone overlooking cobbled streets and the world famous steam clock. The high ceilings and large windows make for a bright and casual atmosphere. Our summer sidewalk patio is ideal for people watching and enjoying the true flavor of Gastown.
Quaint Italian atmosphere. Steps away from the steamclock in Gastown. An impressive two level dining area. Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine, seafood, game and wood-fire pizza. Critically acclaimed wine list, featuring over 300 world wines. A warm, romantic restaurant perfect for all occasions. Private groups, business luncheons and wedding parties welcome.
In a world that constantly moves faster as we lose ourselves in a hectic pace of busy, it is nice to know that there is a place where time slows down and we find that buried smile. Our journey started in gelato with a passion to be the best possible in every breath focusing on quality and flavour. Using only the best ingredients, we work with local farmers and feature flavours that aren't manufactured but handcrafted and change with the seasons. With every bite Maestro James and his crazy amazing team strive to take you on an experience of Italy with every moment you share with us. It is because of you, that we are possible, so thank you for loving what we do. Slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy, you deserve it!
Set in the ambience of a classical Italian villa, La Terrazza Restaurant, is all about warmth, comfort, elegance, and authentic culinary experiences. Wine lovers will be enticed by La Terrazza's award wining wine list and our unique Enoteca, a wine cellar and private dining room seating up to 22 people suitable for celebratory dinners or corporate functions. Our Terrace private room can host up to 55 seated guests for any group a little larger, wanting an intimate space. Situated near the water, and an easy stroll from the downtown core, we are also steps away from the new Yaletown Canada Line Station.