Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Fairview

Price

€€
€€€
€€€€

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

North CoastVancouverVancouver Suburbs

Areas

BurnabyCommercial DriveDowntownFairviewGastownKerrisdale

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

46 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Sing Sing Commercial Drive restaurant

1. Sing Sing Commercial Drive

4.3

Awesome(43)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Commercial Drive

Booked 12 times today

Sing Sing Commerical Drive is a beer bar specializing in local craft beer and cocktail expressions paired with pho, pizza and other creature comforts. Rounding out its Vietnamese noodle bowls are tasty handhelds, mains, and shareables, some with clever Southeast Asian influence.

2. Acquafarina

4.6

Exceptional(226)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. This is Italian dining at its finest, served with old-world elegance and modern flair. Take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle into our captivating dining room with its soaring Salinger’s and 5,000 bottle wine cellar. Private bookings for large groups are available by request and can be hosted in our intimate upstairs dining room with a private bar or on our all-season covered heated patio with a retractable roof, making it ideal for winter gatherings and perfect for summer soirées.

A photo of Sula Indian Restaurant - Commercial Drive restaurant

3. Sula Indian Restaurant - Commercial Drive

4.6

Exceptional(100)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Indian • Commercial Drive

Booked 2 times today

Since 2010, Sula has received numerous awards for it’s unique decor, traditional Indian preparations, Mughal inspired tandoori meat & vegetables in a warm indoor garden style seating

4. 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!

A photo of Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca restaurant

5. Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca

4.7

Exceptional(3749)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 19 times today

Modern Italian cooking emphasizing quality and value. Lupo Restaurant located at the entrance to Vancouver’s famous Yaletown area. Theatres, Concert and sporting venues all within a short walk.Now open for Take Away Dining

6. Pax Romana

4.4

Awesome(44)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Commercial Drive

Booked 8 times today

Pax Romana brings the quintessential European hang-out straight to Commercial Drive, the perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat. An ode to the Golden Age of Rome, the menu delivers an assortment of Mediterranean tapas, wines, and bespoke cocktails.

7. Fable Diner

4.5

Awesome(310)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 24 times today

Fable Diner offers clean, safe Dine-out, Dine-in and Delivery options for our guests. The restaurant has been configured to ensure the health & safety for our staff and guestsBrunches return to Fable Diner with exciting new concepts for both Saturday & Sunday offering pre-ordered reserved seating. Book early before they sell out. Fable Diner -A leading edge diner concept serving great food made with integrity and skill served in a clean family friendly atmosphere. Food Network’s Fable Diners Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri episode can be seen online. Season 29, Episode 17

A photo of Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar restaurant

8. Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(683)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairview

Booked 20 times today

Novo Italian is a chef-driven trattoria in the heart of Kitsilano, featuring fresh pasta, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and a seasonal focus on farm-to-table dining expertly prepared by head chef Randy and his team. Our newly renovated dining room and bar takes inspiration from the Italo-Mid Century movement of 1960's Rome, featuring an intimate yet convivial dining atmosphere with walnut-clad walls and hand-blown Bocci light fixtures. Enjoy an Aperol Spritz or Peroni at our bar or on our patio pre or apres theatre. We welcome all for as long as one wishes to stay. Enjoy our classics like the Pappardelle Bolognese, wood-fired Gorgonzola Rocket Pizza as well as a plethora of seasonal share plates. Novo Italian is also happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, with several vegetarian, gluten free and protein forward dishes prepared in an authentic manner. Please call us to inquire for long-table parties up to 30 people.

9. Belgard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(900)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Gastown

Booked 27 times today

Inspired by fresh ingredients and local producers, our food menu at Belgard Kitchen highlight Canadian ingredients from east to west, taking influence from techniques across the globe, while our drink menus showcase BC wines as well as craft beer & cider made in house.Open daily, we offer weekday lunch, weekend brunch, with dinner and and happy hour served seven nights a week.We love to celebrate! We host full restaurant buy outs for larger groups & events, while our mezzanine and alcove spaces are ideal for intimate occasions & private dining any day of the week.Join us in the Railtown Design District, just east of Gastown in Vancouver, BC.

10. JOEY Shipyards

4.6

Exceptional(215)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • North Vancouver

Booked 93 times today

This flagship JOEY location is an impressive 9,500 square foot North Shore oasis that features two stories and an iconic patio space of 2,450 square feet, all set on the Lower Lonsdale waterfront with unparalleled views of downtown Vancouver. The location will cultivate an interactive atmosphere with something for everyone while maintaining their elevated yet comfortable dining ambiance. The second level lounge and dining space is designed with flexibility in mind, suitable for private functions both large and small.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

K
Keith
1 review
5.0
Dined today
It’s all about the server for me. Timothy was our server. Table 11, check 150 on March 14, 2025. Very, very knowledgeable about our drinks and pairing with the food. Excellent night. My party of 4 were all in agreement, our server and his advice made our night. Love it.
More info
The Story Cafe - Eatery & BarPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Richmond
•
4.7
K
Kristin
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely exceptional sushi, our favourite restaurant in Vancouver. Amazing staff and service, and the quality of the sushi is outstanding. A+!!
More info
Temaki SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kitsilano
•
4.7
K
Ken
Vancouver / British Columbia •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was lovely. Excellent food and ambiance. We'll be back.
More info
Lupo Restaurant & VinotecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Yaletown
•
4.7
J
JanetVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was delicious. Service was great. Lovely ambience and decor.
More info
AcquafarinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
•
4.6
J
Joanne
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Feb 2025
Really good food, quick service, ambiance is nothing fancy- nice family place
More info
Novo Pizzeria & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairview
•
4.5

Explore OpenTable

Area
Worth the drive

Fairview

Kerrisdale
Hastings / Sunrise
North Vancouver
Whistler Creekside
Commercial Drive
Downtown
Yaletown
Summerland
Granville Entertainment District
West End
Chinatown
West Vancouver
English Bay
Killarney / Metrotown
Gastown
Stanley Park
Sooke
Kitsilano
Kelowna
False Creek