Delicious meal with 3 teenagers. Bread sticks were a big hit! We ordered 3 different pizzas and polished them all off--they were fresh, delicious and unique. Would recommend this place to anyone :)
Great food, friendly staff. Always an enjoyable experience.
Great first visit. It has an interesting interior. When i first walked in it felt like a diner with the booths but the countertops and high table seatings were modern. It's a mix of new and old that works. The thin neopolitan pizzas were quick to prepare. I believe they were about 12" sizes. The special was potato and chorizo, which was salty at first bite but the white sauce makes it all work, especially when you eat it with the rosemary oil provided. The pepperoni pizza was a great classic and smoother tasting. Meatballs were a great starter.
Good pizza. Good service. Nice ambience. Not too loud. Easily the coolest spot in Kerrisdale right now. We had the meatballs as an appy and there's no question someone in the kitchen is making an effort. Five stars for being everything it should be in a mid-range casual joint, not because it's a white tablecloth/special occasion restaurant.
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This is a pizza joint located on Blvd in Kerrisdale, just a couple of blocks away from 41st Avenue. They specializes in thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizzas, and also serve classic Italian appetizers and drinks. I had their Burrata appetizer and Carbonara Pizza. I quite enjoyed their pies, which are some of the better ones that I've had, although I do think that some people might find the toppings to be a bit too salty. Service-wise, the food was prepared relatively quickly and the staff are friendly, but not overly attentive. All in all, I do consider this to be one of the better pizza joints that I've tried, and I'd recommend visiting if you like Neapolitan-style pies.
Burrata ($19):
3.5/5
This was served with roasted acorn squash and toasted sourdough. This is the first time that I've had burrata, so I don't know what it's supposed to taste like. The cheese was quite creamy, although a bit bland. The squash was tender and sweet; I do wish that they could have cut it into smaller pieces however as it was a bit hard to eat with the bread. I really enjoyed the bread, which was nicely toasted.
Carbonara Pizza ($19):
4/5
This came topped with pecorino, pancetta, and an egg. The crust was nice and crispy, and not bland. Although there didn't look like there was much topping, it was actually very flavourful. It wa a bit on the salty side: I actually quite enjoyed it, but I think that it might be a bit too much for others.
Summary:
Food: 3.5/5
Price: 3.5/5
Service: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Recommendations: Carbonara Pizza
Went for dinner there and ordered beef carpaccio, arugula & grapefruit salad, pizza: pesto & ricotta, funghi, and finocchiona. Portions were good to share among 4 people. Flavour was good and the crust was yummy. Only thing was i find it a bit too thin, hence the toppings kept falling off. But I must say the staff there were attentive and super friendly.
For Dine Out Vancouver 2018 my friend's pick was Bufala for a late Sunday afternoon lunch. We got in late-ish almost at 2pm I believe and seating was pretty easy, no reservations required. They were however out of two of three desserts on their Dine Out menu! So you might want to take that into consideration.
You gotta eat here! Some family friends recommended this place to us and it was so worth it. Their Neapolitan style pizza is authentic and mouth watering. Its super family friendly and inviting as well as a great place to just hang out. I sincerely recommend the Funghi pizza and the Magherita pizza! The service was a bit slow, but the food made it worth the wait. Overall, It's a great spot to chill and enjoy some authentic Neapolitan style pizza. I will for sure be coming back!!
Bufala has one of the best pizzas in Vancouver, situated where Mac Shack used to be (by the way, also an amazing restaurant- too bad there aren't any other locations anymore.) Everything about each individual slice is amazing and seduces you into a pizza coma. The crust is chewy and delicious, and so is the rest of the dough. The tomato and white sauces are both delicious and don't overpower the other ingredients. My favorite tomato sauce pizza is the margarita (call me boring!) And my favorite white sauce pizza is the green peas and ham, with pungent Taleggio and truffle oil. The smell slaps you in the face. The kale Caesar salad reinvents the way of preparing kale, and the homestyle meatballs taste like what Mama would make. The comfortable setting is appealing and the smell is really overwhelming but INCREDIBLE! Man, this place really hits the spot.
Salad, carpaccio and pizza were all very tasty, tho we prefer pizza with more than one bite of sausage per piece. We weren't that happy with our server tho (who went by the name of 'dinner' on our bill.. She was rather condescending in general. Only one of the three oils was marked with a name and it seemed like we were the stupid ones for asking. Not a good attitude, but other than that we'd likely go back. Reasonable beer special; not a lot of atmosphere.
One of the very best places to eat in kerrisdale. The pizzas are all fantastic. Salads are delicious too. Nice warm cozy neighborhood feel to the space. Great atmosphere.
I tried Bufala this summer. I have been back at least twice. In my opinion Bufala is one of the best of Kerrisdale's dining options. Just look at this presentation. While the Italian Burrata is as beautiful in the mouth as it is on the plate, Bufala excels in its pizzas. The pesto and ricotta with pine nuts is a must try.
Every Day Is A Food Day
+4
For my last Dine Out Vancouver Festival of 2016, I checked out Bufala in Kerrisdale with MH and MW. They offered a lunch menu for $20 for two courses or $25 for three courses. Since the lunch price is cheaper than dinner for the same menu items, it was a better deal to visit at lunch. They didn’t take reservations for Dine Out, but the restaurant wasn’t super busy on a Saturday, so we got a seat right away.
The pizza is really good and you'll end up eating way too much. The one dish that was unique was the arugula salad with grapefruit and pecorino. Ah that was quite tasty and I'd probably get it again. My favourite pizza was the margherita.
A little pricey for lunch, and even more so for gourmet pizza, but with the ingredients they use I would say it’s justifiable. My only complaint was for the pizza crust itself, both DK and I found it rather chewy – not the good type, as if it were underdone. Leoparding on them was basically nonexistent, depriving us of that extra flavour of burnt crust, it didn’t do so well into holding up the wet ingredients. Our server for that day also gave us a ‘I don’t care about you’ vibe, as we had to wave her down a few times for water, and there seemed to be no smile or explanation as plates were just placed onto our table.
Maybe I just got the short-end of the straw that day, but I’m feeling torn about Bufala. Unless some off-chance I would be in the area, craving for pizza because the ingredients does make me want to come back, but the service along with execution is telling me no.
It was Drunken Master’s birthday a couple of weeks ago, and although he was busy soaking up the sun with Little Bunny in Hawaii the day of his actual birthday, he made sure to plan some drinking festivities to celebrate upon his return. Unfortunately I was feeling like a huge lazy bum the night of the celebrations, and so instead of going I ordered in pizza and watched netflix in my sweats. Yeah. Worst friend ever. Having said that, he apparently remembers absolutely none of the night, including my texts apologizing for not coming, so I really could have just lied and said I was there and he would have been none the wiser.
Our initial visit was, from the service, to great Campari cocktails and delicious food. We both had that first evening a Campari cocktail (I chose a Bicicletta and Curtis had a Negroni), shared a Kale Cesar Salad, a Finocchiona pizza and the Basil Panna cotta. The Kale Cesar is addictive, fresh, you can pick up the anchovy flavour and we basically fought over it. When the pizza arrived at our table, we were met with a welcoming aroma of spices. The dough has a sourdough tang and is perfectly crusty. I debated whether or not the crust or middle is my favourite. The server brings over oils, from chili, Parmesan, ham and herb, to sprinkle over your pizza for added flavour or to dip your crust in. We chose to do both and weren’t disappointed with any.
The pizza at Bufala tastes absolutely splendid, having a bite to eat there is always a nice treat. I always see people waiting in line for dinner whenever I walk by, I never knew what all the fuss was all about. But one day, my friend and I were curious and decided to have lunch there... The pizza freaking blew my MIND!!!! The interior design isn't bad either, I love how they have pizza boards on the walls. It's also nice how they give you a bunch of pizza oils with your pizza, the service is welcoming as well.
Food: refreshing and unique! One of the best pizza crust I've had. Thin, fluffy and flaky.
Service: all the staff were friendly and very helpful in providing recommendations
Repeat? Yep!
Came for dinner at about 6:30 on a Thursday and were seated right away. Our server was friendly and helpful with the menu. Her recommendations were perfect and we enjoyed the kale salad, the Calabria pizza and the green peas and ham pizza. The green pea pizza was unexpected but turned out to be our favourite. They also have home made infused oils to sprinkle on the crusts which were a nice touch. Will be back!
Bufala has landed on the West Side with a bang!...There are so many things to like about Bufala, from its clean lines, open kitchen and buzzing atmosphere to a straight ahead menu—well beyond pizza—that’s packed with creativity.
Finocchiona. So good, must get!
For me, as long as the tomato base is awesome, I could eat the pizza naked. Not clothing naked. But topping naked. Meaning no toppings :P And Bufala nailed that sauce! Everything else on top of it was a bonus.
Nice to have good pizza in the hood. The first couple of times we went we ordered way too much food wanting to try everything. We have now narrowed it down to an appetizer, usually the kale ceasar salad and/or meatballs, a margherita pizza and a drink each. I like simple. The simpler pizzas are tasty, I find the mushroom pizza, usually my favorite, too rich, it is a white pizza and the bechamel is too rich for me. The service is great and friendly, go early or late to avoid the rush. The pizza is good, really good, it is not as good as Nicli but for a non wood oven pizza I don't think there is better. The sauces and cheeses are not overwhelming and the dough is just chewy enough. As the best restaurant in the hood and as pizza lovers we love the restaurant and what it brings to the neighborhood.
Scrumptious. We dined here for a business lunch and I was blown away. From the excellent staff service, flavorful food, and the fresh thin-crust pizzas were spectacular. We started with Kale Caesar (wow!) and Arugula & Grapefruit salads to start, and then shared Funghi, Bacon & Clam, and Finocchiona (my favourite). Amazing!
The owner states there is a dinner line up from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The restaurant does not provide take-away service.
Not just a pizza joint. I've been here several times now as it is close to home. Despite one off night, I can highly recommend Bufala. The pizza is great but I encourage you to try their 1st plates also. If you're a fan of gnocchi, you must try their rendition!
In all, I highly recommend Bufala to anyone who wants a memorable pizza and cocktails experience. Meatballs is on my list of what to order next time as when we were leaving, I spotted a kid enjoying them by the door… till next time.
The ingredients are fresh, mostly made-in-house or sourced ethically and locally. What’s new right? It will certainly become a local favorite that’s for sure, especially as it is considering opening for brunch service. For me, it reminded me of the next Ask For Luigi… except it’s opened everyday.
Bufula is fortunate to have Josh Pape at the helm of its bar program. Pape has won numerous accolades for his work in many great Vancouver restaurants and is doing great things now at Bufula. The cocktail list is succinct, with only a handful of classic aperitif cocktails and a few original cocktails. My friend and I both sampled from the original cocktail list.
The menu is focused on pizza, with a handful of simple Italian inspired appetizers like gnocchi, bruschetta, etc. We started with the grissini. This three bread sticks wrapped in prosciutto, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. The bread stick are crunchy, and the prosciutto is tender and nicely cured. The olive oil was fruity and slightly peppery. This was followed by the meatball appetizer. This is three meatballs, covered in fresh crushed tomatoes and ricotta, and dressed with fresh basil leaves, served in a small cast iron skillet. It comes with three crostini that have been baked and brushed with garlic and extra virgin olive oi
My favorite place to eat pizza in Kerrisdale.
So, I came here to celebrate my friend’s Bday. It was happy hour so I ordered a Cocktail in 9$ which is normally 12$. Kale salad was little different than other reviews photo (before it had an egg and bacon on top. But now it’s gone 😅) But still, taste so nice. Fungi Pizza, some said too many arugula but I love it so it doesn’t bothered me at all. It was fresh and white sauce with mushrooms was perfect matching. Service was over the top. Thank you for a tiramisu 😘 Overall, I loved it! I will definitely visit again and again ~
We went to Bufala for our first day last year and had the best of times, so we decided to recreate the memory by going there on our anniversary this year. We made the right choice. I love the outside seating and the waiters are always cordial and kind and very attentive. They were extra nice when we told them we are there for our anniversary. This place has the only Pesto Pizza in Vancouver that I like and reminds me of real good pizza back home. They also have great drinks. We ordered the garlic pizza which was both delicious and great to look at. We finished the night with the tiramisu dessert which was just heavenly. We will definitely go there more in the future. Highly recommended.
This place hits it out of the park with their pizza. Always tastes extremely fresh with top quality ingredients. I would also highly recommend trying their garlic bread, its made before your eyes in a wood oven and they have their own unique twist on it. Probably in the top 5 pizza places in the Lower Mainland right now.
Two delicious pizzas shared. One with roasted mushrooms with arugula and one with artichokes and Kalamata olives. Absolutely delicious!
Bufala is such a great restaurant that never disappoints. They have great specials that I always looks forward to - we had a clam and potato pizza the last time we came and it was so yummy and unique. It's a perfect spot to bring guests because there is something for everyone and the food, atmosphere, and service all add up to a satisfying dining experience.
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