Locanda dell'Orso

Name: Locanda dell'Orso
Address: 350 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1T1
Telephone: (604) 336-3151
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

73 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood 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–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 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
Neighbourhood
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~
$88.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dine All’ Italiana, 5 courses, pasta experience tasting menu, “The Pasta Maker’s Choice”, min 2 people, whole party must partake
Pasta Tuesdays at LDO
Multiple dates available
Join us for a night of Pasta celebration, every Tuesdays from 5pm onwards, where you can enjoy our pastas at 25$.
Dine Out Vancouver
$50.00 per person
Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Join us for Canada’s largest food and drink festival where we highlight our signature dishes and bestsellers along with exclusive features. All diners will enjoy our 3 course menu. There will not be a la carte menu available during this time. All diners must order the dine out menu. This menu is not valid with any other promotion, offer, or discount.

Zucca$22.00
Delicata squash tart, cacio e pepe cream, mushrooms
Vitello Tonnato$26.00
Slow cooked veal, salsa tonnata, seaweed lettuce powder
Polpo alla Luciana$30.00
Slow cooked octopus Mediterranean style, buffalo cheese sauce
Capesante$26.00
Pan-fried Hokkaido scallops, carrot ginger purée, sautéed chanterelles, finger lime
Burrata di Puglia$30.00
Seasonal accompaniments
Wagyu Carne Cruda$27.00
Smoked raw Hiro Wagyu, porcini emulsion, bottarga, crispy kale, lingonberries

Pasta Fresca fatta in casa

Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe$28.00
Potato, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, pecorino
Agnolotti del Plin$33.00
Pasta filled with Castelmagno cheese, pumpkin sauce, mushrooms
Ravioli Girasoli$36.00
Pasta filled with veal ossobuco, Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, lemon & saffron
Tagliatelle Nere Bolognese$32.00
Squid ink, venison ragù, olives, raisins, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pasta del Giorno
Daily pasta with seasonal ingredients
Risotto dell’Orso
Inspired by the season

Carne e Pesce dal forno

Pesce del Giorno$48.00
Fresh BC Sablefish, bisque sauce, seasonal vegetables, lemon confit
Brasato al Barolo$50.00
Slow cooked grass-fed local beef, marinated in Barolo wine, parsnip purée, seasonal vegetables

Add-ons

Black Truffle$12.00

What 73 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
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Locanda dell'Orso is a delightful Italian gem in Vancouver, celebrated for its "fantastic pasta made in house" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the authentic Italian flavors and the inviting atmosphere. The pistachio tiramisu and innovative cocktails are standout offerings, making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

73 Reviews

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Leigh
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Tina
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 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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Irvin
Vancouver
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 29, 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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Katie
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 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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Evelyn
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 22, 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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LizC
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 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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Shannon
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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Jordan
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
incredible authentic modern Italian for Vancouver
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Samantha
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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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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Locanda dell'Orso is rated 4.4 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

350 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T1

Additional information

Cross Street
West Pender corner homer street
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 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

Website
http://www.locandadellorso.com/
Phone number
(604) 336-3151

Locanda dell'Orso

Make a reservation

Additional information

The Pasta Maker’s Choice~

Pasta Tuesdays at LDO

Dine Out Vancouver

Per la Tavola

Focaccia$8.00

Olives$10.00

Insalate del giardino

Cropthorne Farm Insalata$20.00

Cropthorne Farm Barbabietole e Radicchio$23.00

Dine all’Italiana

Dine all’Italiana$88.00

Antipasti

Zucca$22.00

Vitello Tonnato$26.00

Polpo alla Luciana$30.00

Capesante$26.00

Burrata di Puglia$30.00

Wagyu Carne Cruda$27.00

Pasta Fresca fatta in casa

Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe$28.00

Agnolotti del Plin$33.00

Ravioli Girasoli$36.00

Tagliatelle Nere Bolognese$32.00

Pasta del Giorno

Risotto dell’Orso

Carne e Pesce dal forno

Pesce del Giorno$48.00

Brasato al Barolo$50.00

Add-ons

Black Truffle$12.00

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