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Any good traditional Italian in central Vancouver?

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Thank you so much!

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  1. Adesso Bistro is in the west end - an easy walk from downtown (it's a block west of Denman and a block south of Robson). Comfortable room, consistently good food. No cannoli though (that I've seen there).

    1. If by central Vancouver you mean outside of downtown by inside city limits, there's also The Poor Italian:


      1. You might like La Quercia for the meal, La Ghianda for an afternoon cannoli, or Italia bakery for the cannoli.

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        1. re: YVRChow

          Here is a shot of the cannoli at La Ghianda, by the way.

        2. I don't think Vancouver is particularly strong on Italian but I do like La Buca. It is one bus from downtown if you are near Burrard but I'd drive as it is close by car and there is tons of easy and free street parking.

          1. In downtown Vancouver, I like Il Giardino for more up-scale Italian, Lupo for amazing pastas, Cibo for a good seasonal menu (a bit trendy but only a touch).