Best Family Style Restaurants in Downtown

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodIndianJapanesePizzeriaFusion / Eclectic

Regions

VancouverVancouver Suburbs

Areas

ChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveDowntownEast VancouverGastown

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

Seating options

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Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2154)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 153 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

2. Locanda dell'Orso

4.6

Exceptional(80)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

An authentic Italian, family-style restaurant, local to downtown VancouverLocanda 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.

A photo of Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean restaurant

3. Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

4.6

Exceptional(554)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Thanks for your support!Named after the beautiful Greek island in the Aegean Sea, Hydra offers Vancouver’s freshest selections from the sea and local farms. Traditional dishes brought to you with perfect execution at Hydra Estiatorio.

4. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(381)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 82 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

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5. Homer Street Cafe & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3044)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Yaletown

Booked 72 times today

LOCALLY MINDED. RESPONSIBLY RAISED. MICHELIN RECOMMENDED.Housed in two of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings, Homer St Cafe and Bar is a contemporary restaurant set in the base of the historic Homer Building and the Beasley building in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. Classic comfort cooking takes center stage thanks to a fire engine red rotisserie that roasts all manner of proteins. It’s chicken that’s the star here: served in quarter, half or whole portions, accompanied by classic sides basted in jus. A decidedly adventurous wine and cocktail list rounds out the menu. The restaurant features two spaces that consist of an open concept kitchen “Chef’s Bar” where one can get up close and personal with the culinary team, a semi private dining room with reclaimed factory windows, and bespoke seating complemented by antique tiling.

A photo of Tutto Restaurant & Bar restaurant

6. Tutto Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1785)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 52 times today

Our menu showcases award winning authentic Italian cuisine crafted with the finest ingredients. From classic favourites to inventive cocktails, our extensive drink selection caters to everyone. Indulge in a diverse wine list featuring varieties from around the globe.Located in downtown Vancouver, Tutto offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Immerse yourself in our modern interior adorned with captivating artistry, including a lively wine bar equipped with TV screens for your entertainment.Planning an event? Our dedicated event specialist will assist you in customizing set menus tailored to your preferences, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests.Open Tuesday to Saturday for Dinner& Thursday and Fridays for LunchStreet Parking Only

7. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1065)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 78 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

8. Fiorino

4.6

Exceptional(55)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chinatown

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Fiorino, a charming Italian street food restaurant in Historic Chinatown! Providing classic Schiacciata sandwiches for Lunch, deals on drinks at Aperitivo, and Family style dining for Dinner, offering space for large groups or intimate dining we hope to create the authentic street food and Aperitivo experience, so beloved in Italy!Gio Mascagni showcases a menu on the foundation of artisanal bread-making expertise honed in Tuscany. Alongside Chef Josh who leads the kitchen we are honored to be selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 & 2023, and Gambero Rosso 1 Forchetta for 2023 & 2024

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9. Osteria Savio Volpe

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4.8

Exceptional(4222)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 93 times today

Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria: rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields. Above all else, Savio celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!We look forward to breaking bread with you!

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10. Selene Aegean Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(88)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Greek • Hastings / Sunrise

Booked 23 times today

Selene Aegean Bistro is the newest venture from the family that brought you the Michelin guide recommended Nammos Estiatorio. “We're incredibly excited to introduce Selene to the Hastings-Sunrise neighborhood,” said Yianni Kerasiotis, co-owner of Selene. “Our vision is to create a unique, elevated dining experience for this city. Selene will be Greek cuisine with an exciting blend of culinary influences from all across the Aegean coast."Selene's menu features locally sourced seafood and dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of the Aegean region, with many exciting twists. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. In addition to the sophisticated fare, Selene will boast a curated beverage program, highlighting handcrafted cocktail, and Greek, Spanish and local wines.Our online reservation is limited to 6 guests; should you require 7+, please call/email us.

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From verified diners like you

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Melissa
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and amazing service. Had a wonderful meal.
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Homer Street Cafe & BarPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Yaletown
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4.7
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ManeetVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing like usual. Our server was also fantastic.
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yaletown
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service, great food, we enjoyed the broccoli, sweet potato, pizza, pasta, steak, and pot de crème. Everything was excellent.
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.7
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PatVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •104 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Thank You for seating us in a nice quiet table. Really enjoyed the multiple shareable plates.
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Hydra Estiatorio MediterraneanPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.6
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Natasha
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Feb 2025
The food was delicious! They make their pasta in-house and you can tell! Every single dish we had form the salad to the crab pasta to the pistachio tiramisu were to die for. Our waiter was kind, patient and so so nice!
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Locanda dell'OrsoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6

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