The pizza here is amazing. It’s the closest thing I’ve had to Neapolitan pizza in the Edmonton area. Very, very good crust and sauce, and that’s what it’s all about.. cannot say enough about the crust. A lot of places with wood fire ovens char, overcook, and dry out the outer crust too much, where as this place gets it just right.
The staff is also very accommodating and friendly.
This is my new favourite pizza spot in Edmonton, and I’m already planning a weekend trip so my partner can try. Definitely like going back to Italy!
4.5/5 3 of my friends and I went yesterday for a celebration. First thing we noticed when we walked in was the wonderful smell We ordered the all meat pizza, Lasagna, Tortelli and Gnocchi. All of which were wonderful. (lasagna was a huge portion and delicious btw) The service was great. Atmosphere was cool. Be sure to look at the frescoes on the ceiling. Although we ate inside, the patio looked nice. The prices were reasonable. (nothing is cheap anywhere anymore) Definitely will go back. I highly recommend checking it out if you love Italian cuisine
My new favorite restaurant! Unsuspecting restaurant because of the location, but loved the atmosphere inside. The kitchen is open, but not overly noisy. You can see them prep the pizzas in an impressive wood fired oven. Arancini in a tomato sauce was sooo good. We devoured them and scooped up the sauce which was soo flavorful. Went with the St.Teresa pizza and was not dissapointed: Prosciutto + Arugula +Fontina + Anchovy Vinaigrette. I am a big fan of arugula on pizza. I can't wait to return and try more.
Honestly every time I come here, it takes me back to Italy! I’d have to say so far the Bucatini Carbonara is my favourite (so is everything else). It’s all amazing and staff are extremely nice! I came with a friend who had a baby and our server made sure we had a table that was accommodating to make us feel comfortable.
I’m from Seattle so I’ve had some great Italian. This place out does them all! I was impressed by the service and food. I was staying at the delta near the area and was told that I had to head to This restaurant. I was not disappointed.
Pizza 5/5 marks
Pasta 5/5 marks
Drinks 5/5 marks
This is the only place we are during our entire stay
Happy to report this place lived up to its stellar reputation. We were recommended by friends and were not disappointed. The inside is fun and creative. There’s a lot of choice on the menu and some Italian words but our fantastic sever Rachel was there to guide us through and happily answered questions. Food and drinks came out quickly.
We tried a pizza, pasta and a salad to start. All terrific. Then the “cherry pie” cheesecake for dessert along with a couple of nicely made cappuccinos.
This place offers the works for as reasonable a price as you’ll get. Check it out!
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For the first time, my husband chose the place for our dinner date. He is neither a big foodie nor a lover to explore new places to eat. I was little bit skeptical about how this place will turn out to be.
When we reached, place seems really simple from outside but i was not aware of the reality that it is so classy from inside.
I totally went waoo when i entered. It is a fine dining restaurant with a live kitchen. It’s better to reserve your seats beforehand. We were lucky enough to get a last table for two, but luck will not always work😉.
Being an italian food lover we ordered our favourite food from menu, Pizza and pasta.
Bucatini Carbonara: Enjoy the Delectable combination of pork sausages and eggs. Texture was creamy and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite of this lovely pasta. Also portion size is good enough.
St.Anthony Pizza: If you are a huge non-veg lover and are not particular about specific meat, then go for this pizza.
Tiramisu: After such a big meal, you definitely deserve a dessert. Well we were expecting this one to be rocking too. They presented it really well, but tiramisu was little bit disappointing as i have had amazing one earlier.
Rating:
Taste: 4/5 (I wish tiramisu could be much better)
Service: 5/5 (They greet and treat you so well)
Ambience:4.5/5 (Totally wow)
Portion size: 4/5 (Good enough)
Value for money: 4/5
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Excellent main courses. Sub par appetizers. Really distinct atmosphere.
Vatican Cucina has a really conspicuous location on the long drag that is gateway boulevard, tucked in near some dated hotels. I wasn't really expecting much, but the main course dishes were excellent. They all have the option to add an extra protein or some such but don't let them upsell you on it. The pasta dishes Can stand on their own, and I thought the addition of shrimp to my dish and chicken to my companions dish only served to distract from the strengths the dishes had to begin with. The appetizers were also a bit of a bust. I feel like the salads were over priced and though the starters have interesting concepts, the execution leaves something to be desired.
I'll also note that the atmosphere was neat. They have replicas of famous Italian paintings done on the ceiling and the TV's loop thematic videos of Italy, which can give you something to talk about with your dining partner.
If Zomato still had .5 ratings available I would have pegged Vaticano at 3.5 but I'm rounding up for it if only because of the pleasant surprise of this gem being in such an unassuming location.
Very cool ambience, the paintings on the ceiling are really eye catching. The owner was very polite and kind, he took time to greet us and talk about the food- it’s easy to see he has a real passion for the food and menu created. The caprese salad is very unique using a whole tomato, it is smoked so it has a very interesting taste. I really enjoyed it. The carbonara was really fantastic, I prefer pancetta but it had great flavour and was very creamy. The bottles of wine are decently priced and they had a great selection.
Loved Vaticano right from the getgo. Prompt courteous service was the theme all through lunch. Food was absolutely awesome with flavors very reminiscent of our trip to Italy. It's one of those special restaurants where you already plan your next visit while there and what you will be ordering. Ambiance through the roof and I can't wait to see it in the evening hours. I recommend for sure!
Went here for a Sunday lunch with a good friend. Great pricing and portion sizing. Food was fresh and served hot. Our waitress was fantastic! She was attentive, pleasant, but not intrusive: we spent a good three hours here. The decor was nice. The parking was a little rough, but the restaurant was great!
Very inviting atmosphere, service was quick, our server Cole was very friendly and personable, and made the experience feel very homely. The food was good, their St Anthony pizza especially. Only complaint I had was that their tiramisu was a little too sweet and creamy for my liking but that’s a personal preference. Great date night spot
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Came here for dinner with the family. It was a bit tricky to get to the restaurant using google maps. Restaurant was not busy when we got there. Sever was friendly and took the time to go over items on the menu and make suggestions.
The Insalata Cesare was amazing. The bacon bits and the fried capers really made the dish. Lettuce was nice and fresh and not overly dressed. The Chef's Arancini which is a risotto ball was delicious. I highly recommend you try this. It is a must try. The rice ball was crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside.
Joe's bucatini carbonara - Is one of their popular dishes and it did not disappoint. The al dente of the pasta was perfect. I really enjoyed this pasta with the Italian crumbled sausage. It was a really nice portion
Porchetta - The pork was well cooked and well seasoned. The vegetables that came with the dish was okay. Just a few carrots, broccoli, and some microgreens. Also came with house made gnocchi.
Great value for the quality of food. We enjoyed our meal for sure and would come back again. If you are a pasta lover have to try them out.
Another neighbourhood gem. Been in business for over 5 years and did not notice this restaurant. Food tastes great and very friendly services. Good place for friends and family get together.
Highly recommend their appetizer Chef’s Arancini.
Absolutely lovely restaurant!
Perfect for a romantic date, special ocassions, a company event, or a short visit to Italy!
The restaurant has been tastefully decorated, the service is super friendly, and the pizzas we tried were absolutely delicious, the wood oven gives them the perfect touch and flavor.
Plus they have a great selection of wines.
Highly recommended.
Bravo!
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