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Locanda dell'Orso, Vancouver, BC

Locanda dell'Orso

4.4
4.4
68 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
An authentic Italian, family-style restaurant, local to downtown Vancouver
Locanda dell’Orso is inspired by the old legend of the Innkeeper and the Bear. Here you’ll find the ambiance of a warm Italian home, built on the promise of a welcoming and indulgent culinary experience throughout. Fresh pasta made in house daily, with dishes found across Northern and Coastal Italy, ingredients are sourced locally from small farms and imported especially from the Italian regions from which they are best known.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 336-3151
  • Website
    http://www.locandadellorso.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Bartolini
  • Location
    350 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T1
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    West Pender corner homer street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Pasta Maker’s Choice~

    CA$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Dine All’ Italiana, 5 courses, pasta experience tasting menu, “The Pasta Maker’s Choice”, min 2 people, whole party must partake
    The Pasta Maker’s Choice~ Photo

Menu

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What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda dell'Orso offers a delightful Italian dining experience, praised for its "excellent pasta," "great service," and "authentic atmosphere." Guests rave about standout dishes like vitello tonnato, ravioli, and pistachio tiramisu. While some mention high prices and occasional service hiccups, the "friendly and attentive" staff and "fantastic food" make it a must-visit.

68 Reviews

  1. Evelyn

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place, bustling, delicious, helpful knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed our evening.

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  2. Shannon

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming Italian restaurant with fantastic pasta made in house. Service was excellent. We will be back.

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  3. Jordan

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    incredible authentic modern Italian for Vancouver 

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  4. Samantha

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best ravioli with pumpkin sauce I've had outside of Italy. The pumpkin sauce was divine and the ravioli were plump and super tasty. Also had delicious focaccia bread; more light and fluffy than dense and chewy. Additionally, we ordered the beet salad. Was perfect starter for 3, lots of delicious raddiccio, thinly sliced beet and maybe some orange. Was a great meal, steps from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and they have a "show" discount! Would go back fore sure!

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  5. Kathryn

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After all the hubbub with The Eras Tour, it was lovely to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with delicious food. The Agnolotti del Plin was heavenly and the service was unbelievable great.

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  6. Aimee

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful spot and fantastic dinner! Excellent service.

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  7. Rose

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but place a little cold. So pasta get cold easily. But overall I highly recommend

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  8. Janet

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Everything was thoughtfully made in house with their own unique touches. We had focaccia bread w lemon saffron butter, scallop w pumpkin puree plus fried mushrooms, meat filled ravioli, sable fish w seasonal vegetables, and pistachio tiramisu. My highlight was the flakey sable fish, soft n crispy focaccia and if you like pistachio gelato, you’d enjoy the tiramisu as much as I did! Thank you for the meal, Inn of the Bear : )

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  9. Stanley

    VIP

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food portions are very generous and tasted good. Pistachio tiramisu is very unique, not too sweet, very nutty and smooth.

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  10. Andrea

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Tasty and interesting . Service was good. I didn't love the decor. I used to love going to this restaurant when it was Cinara because the room reminded me of restaurants in Italy. Not so much anymore. I felt the pasta prices were a bit high compared to other restaurants

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FAQs

Locanda dell'Orso is rated 4.4 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Locanda dell'Orso

350 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Pender corner homer street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Bartolini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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