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Locanda dell'Orso, Vancouver, BC

Locanda dell'Orso

4.5
4.5
79 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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–Sat 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (604) 336-3151
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Bartolini

Experiences

  • Pasta Tuesdays at LDO

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a night of Pasta celebration, every Tuesdays from 5pm onwards, where you can enjoy our pastas at 25$.
    Pasta Tuesdays at LDO photo
  • The Pasta Maker’s Choice~

    CA$88.00 per person

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

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda dell'Orso is an Italian gem in Vancouver, offering "amazing food, great atmosphere and excellent service." Guests love the "homemade pasta," "delicious focaccia," and "pistachio tiramisu." Despite some menu limitations and occasional service issues, the restaurant's "authentic Italian experience" and friendly staff make it a "must-visit."

79 Reviews
  1. Normand

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    “What a difference time makes! Had dinner at @locandadellorso when they first opened—good, but quiet. Tonight? Packed with a stylish, diverse crowd, timeless decor that’s perfectly balanced, and food that’s absolutely spectacular. And the service? Flawless. A total win on all counts.

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Locanda dell'Orso is a nice addition to Vancouver's culinary experience. It has a quaint atmosphere in an accessible location close to the Vancouver Playhouse and QE Theatre. The offerings were delicious. Staff are professional and super friendly. I only wish there were more choices on the menu.

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  3. barbara

    VIP

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great atmosphere and excellent service. A must go! Drinks are awesome too.

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  4. Yvonne

    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, delicious food (amazing flavours), and great ambience! Definitely come here for an incredible dining experience.

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  5. Leigh

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good but the risotto was undercooked significantly and ravioli had a rubbery texture which made both dishes disappointing.

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  6. Tina

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and ambiance but food leaves a lot to be desired. Pastas gritty and flavorless. Bread and appetizers were good but one of the appetizers never came, the server forgot to put it in. The decor and premise are fantastic, just get pasta right and this could be great.

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  7. Irvin

    VIP

    Vancouver

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visiting this restaurant with 3 other friends. Overall the food was good but wish there were more than 2 meat/seafood options. We ended up just ordering 3 appetizers and 1 pasta and left to complete our dinner at another restaurant. Service was efficient and welcoming and so no complaints there. Do miss the former occupant, Autostrada that had a more varied menu and our group agreed tasted better. We may give it another go in the near future if the meat/seafood entree options expands.

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  8. Katie

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful - brought family here from Europe, they all loved so much, cocktails and N/A - excellent choices. So hard to choose what everyone’s favourite was, but the gnocchi, ravioli, and bolognese were to die for!! Tiramisu & panna cotta were the perfect end to a beautiful meal with family

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  9. Evelyn

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    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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  10. LizC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and personable staff. My companion mobilizes with a four wheeled walker; there are no stairs, the washrooms were accessible and the staff were very accommodating. The server was knowledgeable of the menu and kitchen was able to accommodate a dairy allergy as well.

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Locanda dell'Orso is rated 4.5 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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