Gastown Restaurants
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1. Ask For Luigi
$$$ | |Neighborhood residents queue before opening to secure one of the 30 seats in this cozy Italian bistro serving up house-made pasta and Prosecco on tap. Antipasti like burrata, fried cauliflower and—of course—meatballs, are served family style, so bring some friends for the best experience. It can take up to two hours to get a table, so plan to head elsewhere for drinks; the friendly staff (none of whom are named "Luigi") will text when your name hits the top of the wait list, or come for lunch if time is of the essence. Regardless of the hour, don't miss the house-bottled Spritz.
305 Alexander St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1C4, Canada604-428–2544Known For
- Family style dining
- Italian antipasti
- House-bottled Spritz
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2. Calabash Bistro
$$ | |Located on the border of Chinatown and Gastown, Calabash Bistro is a laid-back Caribbean eatery known for their flavorful food, rum-forward drinks, and late-night weekend music. Appetizers include guacamole made with plantain chips, fried coconut dumplings, and jerk-marinated wings. Entrees include a variety of curries and rotis (chicken, fish, etc.) alongside slow-braised oxtail and jerk fried chicken.
428 Carrall St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2J7, Canada604-568--5882Known For
- DJs every Friday and Saturday night
- Rum flights
- Some of the best Caribbean food in the city
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3. Nuba
$$$ | |You can make a meal of meze—appetizers like falafel, tabbouleh, or crispy cauliflower served with tahini—at this subterranean Lebanese restaurant. If you're looking for something heartier, the kitchen serves roast chicken, lamb kibbeh, and other meat dishes, but much of the menu is vegetarian-friendly. You'll also find Nuba locations in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, and Yaletown.
207 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1H7, Canada604-668–1655Known For
- Vegetarian dining
- Lebanese cuisine
- Small plates
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
4. Jules
$$$$ | |From garlicky escargots and steak frites to duck confit, traditional French bistro fare is alive and well at this intimate Gastown spot. You won't find many funky fusion creations—just the classic dishes you might enjoy at a neighborhood bistro or wine bar in Paris. It's cozy (some might say cramped), but that's part of the charm.
216 Abbott St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2K8, Canada604-669–0033Known For
- Classic French dishes
- Wine selection
- Cozy room
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
5. L'Abattoir
$$$$ | |On the site of Vancouver's first jail, this two-level restaurant with exposed brick walls and classic black-and-white floor tiles has a bold collection of cocktails and an intriguing modern menu. From the restaurant's name—French for "slaughterhouse" (the surrounding neighborhood was once a meatpacking district)—you'd expect a meat-focused menu. And although you'll find veal sweetbreads on toast, seafood shines as well in dishes like the grilled lobster tail or baked Pacific oysters with Burgundy truffle. Before plotting your escape into the night, dally over the mille-feuille or the chia spice-infused rice pudding.
217 Carrall St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2J2, Canada604-568–1701Known For
- Creative cocktails
- Modern meat dishes
- Tempting desserts
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
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6. Meat & Bread
$$ | |At this trendy sandwich shop, you simply wait in line (there's almost always a queue), and choose from the short daily menu of five sandwiches. The rich and crispy house-made porcetta (Italian-style roast pork) with salsa verde on a freshly baked ciabatta bun is a must-try. Who knew simplicity could taste so good? There are now four Vancouver locations to choose from; all close at 3 pm.
370 Cambie St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2N3, Canada604-566–9003Known For
- House-made porchetta
- Friendly staff
- Hearty soups
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted -
7. Monarca Cocina Mexicana
$$$$ | |Run by chef Francisco Higareda, this modern and stylish Mexican restaurant in the heart of Gastown is serving up everything from ahi tuna tostadas to chicken enchiladas to prawn tacos and more. A must-try is the eatery's signature Monarca margarita, complete with tequila, Curaçao, Valencia orange, and lime.
181 Carrall St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 0R5, Canada604-569--2258Known For
- Margaritas
- Stylish space
- Modern Mexican menu
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8. Pidgin
$$$$ | |The menu in this glossy white space draws inspiration from Asia for inventive sharing plates. From the ever-changing menu, you might choose chicken wings with gochujung and tosazu pickle daikon, a foie-gras rice bowl with chestnuts, daikon, and a unagi glaze, or the Korean rice cake with gochujang bolognese, and spiced hazelnut. Sake or one of the house-made cocktails stand up well to the bold food flavors.
350 Carrall St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2J3, Canada604-620–9400Known For
- Inventive sharing plates
- Creative cocktails
- Bold flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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