Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver

Nook

87/100 (1393 ratings)

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"The pizza was excellent. Very thin and airy crust, with simple and well-chosen toppings. The service was friendly and attentive without being..."

Barbara

"I love Nook. It is still my favourite spot for authentic pizza; I think the difference between it and other spots (ex nicli) is that the sauce is..."

Naoki_art

"I never was a big fan of thin crust pizza until I started eating here. Before Nook, I was all about the thick crust. Turns out though, their..."

Riveraman

"Something I’ve always struggled with in Vancouver is finding high quality, authentic Italian Food at a reasonable cost. Of course we have the..."

Christina Pearce

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Weekend Reviews

"Having eaten there many times, it's a cozy little place that offered good pizza. Their daily pizza specials are worth a try as well. My usual go-to..."

Nia

"Tasy Italian. I've been going to the Nook for years - awesome pizza and the best pizza....Try the focaccia bread....My only downside to it is that..."

LoveMyVancouverFood

"Great food. We came here for dinner and we ordered pasta and meatballs and the bill came to around $40 and they gave us a small amount of the food..."

Samuel

"We love this place! Appetizers, Pasta, pizza, dessert, wine, and service was all excellent. Very cozy on a rainy..."

Kickinitat

"Al Dente. Their pasta is cooked PERFECTLY. I just wish there was a little bit more..."

Emily Chan

"An excellent date spot. Unbelievable food and very friendly..."

Greg

"Closest thing to Italy in Vancouver. Delicious ricotta pizza, sublime chicken liver and caper crostini. Worth the line..."

Pumpkin Eater

"It's our go to place.... We live in the neighbourhood and it's our "go to" place whenever we are feeling tired, down or out. Never fails to lift our..."

Eric Vancouver

"Will be back... Again, and again, and again. We have been to Nook about a dozen times over the last three and half years, as long as we've been..."

Christine Jefferies

"I don't know if I can call this place a hidden treasure, since every time I try to get in, there is always a line up. This place is great. Good food,..."

Purdey

"I love this place. Cozy, warm, the best pizza in the city, exceptional ingredients, great wine by the glass, and lovely staff. The secret is..."

Tastebuddy

"A good place with great food. I just wish their pasta portion can grow..."

Winebottle520

"I love this place! It's cosy/crowded, but service is warm & friendly and the food is incredible and made with care. Standouts were the green salad..."

Pretend Chef

"Great food. Great service.. Delicious pasta dishes and pizza. A must try is the focaccia appetizer, which is absolutely fantastic! The service is..."

Yaletown2012

"What??. To be offended that your server, ( who's job description is to serve you in an informed, knowledgeable & friendly way) who, by the sound of..."

Judge Foodie

"Fantastic food but pompous staff. The food is seriously delicious and as close to real Italian food you'll get in Vancouver, but the pompous..."

Joanie

"Loved it! The food was fresh, housemade pastas, delicious. Great atmosphere, cozy and..."

Melosa

"Cosy and busy. Friday night. 2 people. Ordered gnocchi and the gnochetteli, chocolate budino.Small restaurant, with an open kitchen so you can..."

Realrayman

"Great food, a little too crowded. I love the food here and the staff are always so friendly and warm. It is a very small space, so there is quite a..."

Farside

"MMMama Mia. Simple food, good value...better get there early if you don't want to..."

Suze.eats.urban.

"I've been here a couple of times. The first time was in the summer of 2011, and my friend and I shared an heirloom tomato and bocconcini salad, as..."

Michael S

"Great food and service. Our party of 7 arrived here on New Years Eve after a botched reservation at another local restaurant. They kindly made room..."

Heidi

"Good food, long wait. After passing up Nook before due to an estimated hour long wait, we finally decided that we would go suck it up and wait as..."

Martha

"Simply Delish!!!! The gnocchi were..."

Seb

"I f*cking love this place. Order the foccacia! It's only 4 bucks but it's of generous portion, comes with this crazy fragrant shredded cheese ( I..."

Ekmek

"Exceeded expectations. A friend had been raving to us about the salami pizza at The Nook, and tonight we finally ventured over to Denman to try it...."

Hamtaro

"I like!. I came here with my friends a couple of weeks ago. It's a nice little spot on denman. It's a little small and when we got there there were..."

Halei

"Pizza was amazing, gnocchi..not so much. Had dinner at the bar at Nook last night. The pizza was delicious! Proscuitto & Arugula pizza- piled..."

Devoted4life

"Love this place. I had never heard of it but was introduced to it by a friend in the summer. Our group had been out and we were hungry. It was about..."

Trixie_stardust73

"Fantastic pizza. The salami and onion pizza was delicious! the pizza's are thin and the crust is crispy. their mushroom prosciutto pasta on the other..."

Joyce.

"It's the best pizza I have had since italy.... I would give this restaurant 100% if u can find better please tell me .... Because I wanna go ... Ps..."

The Picky Chef

"Exceptional. We've been to Nook a few times and it never fails to impress. I've had the lasagna, but my usual is the bolognese with meatballs. My..."

Foodette

"Best pizza I've ever had in Vancouver. Menu is simple, but wonderfully prepared (especially when owner/chef, Mike is in the kitchen). Wine list is..."

James C

"Awesome. My Boyfriend and I had the plasure of dining at Nook tonight. I am leary of these Charcuterie style restaurant, especially when they make..."

Pa1nter

"The closest margherita pizza to that which I ate in Italy!! Same chef owner as tapastree. One of my favourite spots in..."

VanCityGirl

"We arrived at Nook restaurant’s Denman location at around 8 p.m. on a Wednesday night. To our surprise the restaurant was packed. A staff member..."

Flavour Hunter

"Seriously, can anybody help me because I really can’t breathe. One pizza, two pastas, and a tiramisu later, I’m not being dramatic when I say I..."

Meaghanc8

"The first thing I notice about Nook is that everything is so red. The lights are red and dim with lots of red furnitures, but very modern decor...."

Beth L

"AMBIANCE | Nook is very cozy. It is, at best, one-third the size of Italian Kitchen. Nook unfortunately, does not take reservations. As they are so..."

Ca-moment

"Nook is located on the corner of Robson and Denman st in Vancouver - It's a cozy little neighbour pizzeria that serves the BEST Prosciutto pizza in..."

Foodielious

"Nook is a traditional Italian restaurant on the West End that is known for the pizza and pasta. They do not take any reservations at all, so..."

Foodology.ca

"only miss the sun :West End: The summer is over. Do we miss it already? Or will we miss it when it starts to snow? Does it even snow here in..."

Anabel L

"I scoped out this little place on the north end of Denman when I was ending my sushi quest, heard great things about it from friends, and was happy..."

Gillian Jarvie

"The menu is small and focused with an additional pizza, pasta and antipasto special offered daily. We chose to share everything so we could get a..."

CK Golf Solutions

"Brief Description: Nook fills the West End void of affordable and unpretentious Italian food. Think generous portions of scrumptious pizza and pasta..."

Greedy Guts

"It was Jenkins’ birthday recently and since I was in charge of choosing the restaurant, I decided to go to Nook. It had been on my list for quite a..."

Gigi

"We've heard a lot of goods things about Nook, a relatively new Italian kid on the block. The Denman block just North of Robson to be precise. This..."

Noshwell

"Nook in the West End is always a guaranteed great meal and the service is the best of the best. The ingredients they use are always fresh and tasty..."

Melanie Cotiangco

"Great pizza and pasta. Food is always delicious Come early as the lineups form quickly. The restaurant is very accommodating for families with young..."

Jonathan Lee

"Here you will be greeted not only by the smells of deliciousness but by smiling people. I am in love with Nook. I can’t be more satisfied when I am..."

Muna Hawwa

"Took my girlfriend here for an impromptu dinner and safe to say it did not disappoint. On a busy Friday night around 8:00, there was a queue but..."

notkai

"Pretty tasty! Service is great too! Portions are tiny bit small but pretty..."

Jade Yang

"Love it , good for dine in . Good environment, Serve was great 👍 .Pizza is amazing must order, and don't forget to share with your family and..."

Angus li

"One of the best meals we have ever had especially for the price. We ordered a pizza and pasta (gluten free) and they were so tasty! Service was..."

Sarah Dunnet

"The food was delicious. The pizza was amazing and the crostini was the best I've had, the meatball was tender and flavorful. I definitely recommend...."

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Via Tevere Pizzeria

87/100 (3227 ratings)

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"Absolutely the best pizza and meatballs bar none !!! We drive in from white rock to get it..."

Lynn Higgins

"By far the best pizza in town. Had the daily special of Burrata salad which was to die for. Also the prosciutto and funghi pizza. It was cooked to..."

Theresa Delaney

"The best pizza and Italian food in Vancouver a really great location the terrorist the patio is fantastic the drinks are great this is the best place..."

Peter Rosenberg

"Hands down the best pizza in the city. Location is perfect. Service impeccable. Ambiance is amazing. And a nice little tranquil patio in the back...."

Roland Etzler

"Best pizza I've had in a while. You'll certainly want to tear into it! They also accomodated my food allergies very well. Will come back and..."

Rose Stiffarm

"The wait staff is great and the food even better...hands down the best Neapolitan pizza in the..."

Archie Klimos

"fabulous place!! amazing pizza, wine, and service. The cappuccinos also were raved about. we waited about 15 minutes for our table - well worth the..."

Victoria Louise

"A quaint place in a lovely neighbourhood. Friendly staff and the best..."

Paula Hemmingson

"Had dinner here last night for the first time. Loved everything about it. Fabulous atmosphere, staff, eats, drinks and the trio dessert was to die..."

Jennifer Brougham Charlesworth

"Awesome spot.... the staff, decor, location, vibe and of course the food. We will return..."

Vic Fletcher

"Lovely freshly made pizzas straight from the oven. Get there early as the place fills..."

Ann McClean

"The best pizza I have ever had! Oh and the tiramisu was out of this world...can’t wait to be..."

Michael Leone

"The pizza's here are amazing, they are at par or even better than the ones we ate in Siena Italy, trust me try it once and you will come back..."

Liz Neil

"Best Pizza I've even had. The pizza cooks in 90 seconds flat. I had a local beer made in Burnaby (forgot name) which was a perfect pairing. I will..."

Lisa Hinschberger

"Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana is an authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant in the middle of a residential area. They don’t have their own parking..."

604foodcritic Com

"Love the pizza here. It's probably among the best I had. Ingredients fresh. Wood fire oven is a plus. Quality is there. I find service can be a bit..."

Janine Wang

"Via Tevere is absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, and the food is excellent. The pizza is THE best in Vancouver, and the best..."

Michael Diamant

"A dear friend took me to this hot spot and I really liked it. It was buzzy when we arrived, and even though there were 5 pairs in front of us, it..."

Andy Quan

"Neopolitan pizza that reminds me of Italy! Super rustic and homey, highlights are the cream based pancetta and zucchini pizza and the simple..."

Holly Zhou

"If you want pizza in Vancouver area, I have to recommend this place!Every time I go, they go beyond my expectations ;)Pizza is very simple..."

Vangirl

"We didn't mind seating at the bar so we got in right away. We had polenta fries and two pizza. Food was good. Chilli olive oil provided on each..."

AC

"First time we came here and the wait was too long so we decided to order three pizzas to go: margherita, vesuvio, and capricciosa. Our favourite is..."

Chicas

"Great place to go for pizza, i loved how fast it took to make and it tasted so much better than those fast food pizza places. Also ordered the..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"Via Tevere has been on my radar since it was featured on Food Network. On a whim, we went to try it this weekend - the restaurant was bustling but,..."

Jessica Tong

"I am such a huge fan of authentic Neapolitan pizza. I admire how passionate Italy is about their iconic dish. There are certain criteria set out by a..."

Ruveens Reservations

"We stumbled upon this humble abode by accident. We were nearby and hungry and looked at what was the closest place and TADAAA!!I'm so glad..."

Iamfunnylooking

"The best tiramisu I have ever had! Great spot with exceptional wood fired pizzas, friendly staff and as I recently learned ... amazing..."

Ed Sparks

"Phenomenal stone oven pizza! Definitely top of the list of favorites. Highly recommended. Go early or late as the place is small and can get..."

MPD

"Finally visited via tevere! We tried their marinara pizza and the vegetarian starter. The starter was average and the pizza was just ok, it was too..."

Nasi Z Fard

"I must have been the last person in this pizza game to know about this place! Hearing my from fellow foodies, this is THE place to try Neapolitan..."

Pork_ninjas

"Outstanding best pizza in town hands down. Love Lombardo's, Marchello's, and the mushroom arugula at Tap and Barrel, but this beats those. Staff..."

Kenzi

"When you want pizza and delivery just doesn’t cut it, we braved a cold Vancouver night for some thin crust. This pallor has long been on my list of..."

Maggi Mei

"In and out of pizzeria in 30 minutes. Prompt service. Was able to watch cooks make the pizza from start to end. We got the vesuvio & capricciosa...."

KoalaKouple

"Some crazy person once wrote a review of this place complaining about the charred crust. I like that hint of charcoal which you can only get with a..."

Burnt Toast

"The pizza was good but the ingredients on them weren't as high quality as the pizzas we get in Calgary. The daily pasta wasn't anything special, the..."

Food4thoughtz

"I have LOVED this restaurant since the day it opened ! By far the BEST most authentic pizza in Vancouver and they have the certification to prove it..."

Lady Aquarius 604

"I thought that the food truck couldn't be beat but boy was I wrong! This is easily the best Pizza around. Period. Well worth the wait (and be..."

Laughingman

"This hidden gem has incredible pizza - thin crust, Napoli style pies with charred crusts. Delicio! We've been multiple times, and have had a great..."

Steph Schantz

"Great service! Great food!! Good wine list!! What more can I say! We went on a Thursday right at 5 (no reservations taken) got a table right away,..."

Linda Fibish

"Fresh fresh fresh!!! They make everything from scratch there. Pizza dough. Pasta. You name it it's so fresh that I think they might have forgotten..."

Nom.nom.nom.

"Great taste, fresh ingredients and an amazing crust, though the middle of my pizza ended up being really soggy which wasn't great. The cheese is..."

Giordana V

"Known for their pizza, but the Neapolitan street food as an appy, and the dessert killed it in my opinion. The dessert: fresh fritters with Nutella..."

Syd

"Prosciutto E Funghi. Can't get enough of the amazing flavours, truffle oil adds delicious..."

EatEatEat

"Frittura Napoletana is wonderful. Pizzas r to die for. Service fabulous. Gotta eat here. You will leave rolling out the..."

Lucie

"You're simply the..."

Denis Castello

"Great food, mediocre service. Long wait on the weekend (we waited 1 hour) with not much to do in the area. Service was very slow, but we were on the..."

AB25

"Cute little place for a great night out with friends! The pizza is good but too..."

Dulcis

"THE BEST!. You cant get any better than this! food is exceptional, staff is wonderful. This is the best pizza place in vancouver. The pizza is..."

LULU

"The antipasti was great and the pizzas were phenomenal. Hands down the best pizza I have had in Vancouver. Great vibe and cheerful..."

Chris

"Love the pizza, l just wish they took..."

Sarah J

"Fantastic pizza! Those posting that this pizza is too soggy clearly do not know what real authentic napoletana pizza is supposed to taste or feel..."

Ted Knolls

"Great pizza and pasta. Ordered quattro formaggi pizza (five stars out of five), salmon pasta (six stars out of five) and tiramisu (good but not..."

Jae Koes

"Good pizza-good service-LOUD place. Get there when they open or after 9pm, or else wait for an hour. I've already been there twice this month for..."

Eateat

"AMAZING!!. My husband and I were down town and decided to try it out after seeing it on "you gotta eat here" And wow, does that guy ever know what..."

Jessica Pontarelli Pettie

"Great pizza, but don't wait an hour to get in. Great pizza, but I wouldn't wait an hour plus for it.... and lucky I haven't had to. I live a couple..."

FoodGoes

"Finally some bella ricotta !. Via Tevere is a gorgeous restaurant in a funky residential neighborhood. The first time we went there we had to wait..."

Andrea Elena Woods Gonzalez

"VT is King. Wow !!!!! This pizza is like no other in Vancouver! Consistently fantastic all the time. I still say they can work on the ingredients..."

Alfaquad

"Great Pizza & Service. Via Tevere's pizza is very tasty and their service is spectacular. This is the closest to authentic Napoletana pizza I have..."

Tastebuds

"Best pizza in Vancouver. From the amazing server Denise to the friendly and inviting setting, these guys know how to create Italian bliss. Loved..."

Mikhaila Barnsdale

"They ironed out the kinks. I had a few issues at Via Tevere when it first opened but those seem to have been ironed out. I've eaten here many times,..."

Trexuphigh

"Excellent pizza and great environment! I recommend going between 7-730pm to fit between the family rush and first date rush... no reservations..."

Phineaus Gage

"Best Pizza in town. Unlik.... Best Pizza in town.Unlike Nicli and other imitators its Napoli stylepizza without being cincy on the..."

Marty

"Its good, but. So really cool reno, and an interesting location. The crowd seems genuinely interested in the neighborhood, and of the establishment...."

Onlythebestplease

"Best pizza in town! Love this place. It's seriously delicious and worth every..."

Addnow

"Best pizza in Vancouver--by far. This is excellent pizza. Not the crud you get from the various chains; far better than Firewood Cafe as well. A..."

Chris Pa

"Forget all the lame pizza places on the drive. This is the only place i will go for pizza from now on. Had the margareta pizza with prosciutto and a..."

Eastvanfoodie

"Good but could be better. First i am from Naples...so i am picky about my pizza napoletana but here the margherita was quite good moist and..."

Gcorbo73

"Via Tevere Via Tevere has won numerous accolades for good reason with their VPN-certified (a.k.a. an international organization recognizes their..."

VancouverVegetarian

"Pizzas are good because they are baked in an authentic oven. Daily pasta is worth a try. Graffe con Nutella is delicious (and not only because of the..."

Justamorsel

"They’ve already won several We Vancouver "Best of the City" awards. Nowadays Via Tevere rules the neighbourhood presence with lines going out the..."

Nosh And Nibble

"As we started Flavour Hunter I selfishly asked Omid to not review two specific restaurants: Via Tevere and Kishimoto. He has been kind enough to..."

Flavour Hunter

"...we went to a certified Neopolitan pizza joint called Via Tavere Pizzeria Napoletana (sounds fancy, eh). The place is 20 mins walk from Broadway..."

Guiltyofgluttony

"Love this place. This Neapolitan pizzeria is on Victoria Dr., just a couple blocks away from Commercial Dr. and its billions of pizza restaurants...."

Alexandra

"Just when I thought that Vancouver had reached its "pizza ceiling", greatness is once again discovered at Via Tevere. ..."

Martha

"The pizza arrived as one unsliced big pie, which I gather is how it’s done in Naples. The crust has a beautiful char, a light crumb, with lots of..."

Curmudgeon

"Our Margherita ($12) was definitely our favourite. It’s very simple – just tomato, fior di latte and basil – but it’s done RIGHT! The tomato..."

Curtis G NG

"Delizioso! If a place makes you break out in their language to profess your love for it, then you know it has to be solid. While my Italian is fairly..."

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