Osteria al Centro

Name: Osteria al Centro
Address: 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5M 3E4
Telephone: (604) 430-9696
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

19 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Child-friendly

Osteria al Centro

Located within the heart of the Italian Cultural Centre, Osteria al Centro brings the spirit of Italy to Vancouver. Our menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition, featuring authentic pizzas with perfectly crisp crusts, classic dishes crafted with care, and homemade pasta sauces that bring the flavors of Italy to life. Begin your dining experience with a selection of aperitivi to whet your appetite.

Pair your meal with our thoughtfully curated Italian wine list, showcasing regional favorites, or indulge in our Italian-inspired cocktails, crafted to bring a modern twist to timeless flavors. Whether you’re gathering with friends and family to enjoy a meal, or watching your favorite sports on screen, Osteria al Centro offers the perfect setting for any occasion.

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a passion for genuine hospitality, we invite you to relax and savor a true taste of Italy.

Benvenuti!

Additional information

Location
3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4
Phone number
(604) 430-9696
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

Frittura di Calamari$26.00
Fried calamari rings served with lemon wedges and our puttanesca sauce (Share for two)
Focaccia$8.00
Made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, rock salt
Caprese Tricolore$18.00
Fresh mozzarella di Bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamico di Modena, extra virgin olive oil, greens mix
Rucola$11.00
Shaved pecorino, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegrette
Arancini$15.00
Assortment of arancini
Polpette al Sugo$15.00
Meatballs in tomato sauce

Panini

Rosso Amore$15.00
Soppressata, roasted red bell-pepper, sun-dried tomato pesto, provola, extra virgin olive oil
Capri$15.00
Mozzarella fior di latte, sliced tomato, arugula, fresh pesto
Crudo$17.00
Prosciutto crudo, taggiasche olives, taleggio, arugula
Sempliciotto$15.00
Prosciutto cotto, montasio, pate di olive, arugula

Primi

Linguine Aglio e Olio$16.00
Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, calabrian chilli flakes
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$23.00
Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano cheese, fresh black pepper
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$24.00
Slow cooked ragu of beef, pork, soffritto, tomatoes and parmigiano reggiano
Bucatini all'amatriciana$21.00
Guanciale, fresh ground black pepper, calabrian chilly flakes, san marzano tomatoes
Risotto ai Funghi$26.00
Carnaroli rice, oven roasted wild mushrooms, recorino romano, fresh nero pregiato truffle
Gnocchi al Pomodoro$19.00
Potato gnocchi made in-house, roma and san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil
Paccheri Salsiccia e Finocchio$19.00
Pork and fennel sausage slow cooked in cream ragu, pecorino romano
Chitarra Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Fresh ground black pepper, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil

Pizze

Margherita DOP$18.00
Tomato sauce DOP, mozzarella fior di latte, basil
Capricciosa$21.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushroom, artichoke, olive taggiasche, mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce
Prosciutto e Rucola$23.00
Prosciutto di parma, mozzarella fior di latte, arugula, shaved parmigiano, tomato sauce
Diavola$25.00
Salame calabrese, roasted red bell pepper, olives, red onions, mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce
Ricotta e Fichi$22.00
Prosciutto cotto, lemon pepper ricotta, pistachios, balsamic marinated fresh figs, mozzarella fior di latte

Desserts

Tiramisu$11.00
Coffee, lady finger cookies, light liquor and mascarpone
Budio Al Caramello$12.00
Italian caramel pudding, whipped cream, pistachios and pecans
Cannoli$5.00
Cannolo shell filled with chocolate ricotta and mascarpone

What 19 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Child-friendly
Vancouver
Child-friendly
Vancouver
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria al Centro offers a cozy, casual dining experience with "amazing" service and "excellent" food. Guests praise the pizza and pasta, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and "great new location" with ample parking. Ideal for family gatherings, it promises delightful meals, friendly staff, and a welcoming ambiance.

19 Reviews

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Frank
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lunch. All of our dishes were nicely prepared and tasty. In particular, loved the focaccia, meatballs and gnocchi. Great service as well. Thank you Karolina and Fabrizio.
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Anna VIP
Vancouver16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and the service was friendly and pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food friendly waitresses, vibrant atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Fresh ingredients and flavors that tickled your senses. We tried a variety of dishes on the menu and it was all above expectation. The pizza was fantastic, pasta brimming with flavor and the calamari was crispy and perfectly fried. I will definitely come back and tell my friends about it. Really looking forward to what they do with the patio come summer time.
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Llino
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered fried calamari but could not eat it because it was extremely over salted. The pizza was good and the service was good. Overall it was a good experience.
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Maura
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We didn’t know about this cozy little spot at the Italian Cultural Centre until we received a flyer in the mail. Apparently it’s been here for over 3 months. For years our family has enjoyed La Piazza Dario at the same location for all our special occasions but I can see Osteria al Centro becoming our favourite casual dining destination. The food is excellent and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. While we will always be loyal to Dario’s, Osteria offers much more informal dining and the cost is a fraction of the more formal dining room. We were very pleasantly surprised. Looking forward now to the summer months with the opening of their new outdoor patio!
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Julee
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am fussy about my arancini balls, and they were not my favourite tasting appetizer. The servers were amazing and offered me another appetizer in their place. Food 9.5/10, Service 10/10, Atmosphere 10/10. Great new location, with ample parking. You should try this restaurant. We will be returning.
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Kathy
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server provided helpful suggestions for choosing the appetizer we shared, and was knowledgeable about the menu items not familiar to us. .The food was well-presented ,fresh, of good quality , and delicious . There was nothing I could fault and I would definitely return. We tried the burrata appy, 3 different pastas and tiramisu.
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Leonardo
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu, have good option , amazing pizza . Perfect parking.
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Teresa
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice experience here, the service is great, and the food is good too. We had a burrata salad, risotto and prosciutto pizza, we enjoyed the pizza the most. We would come again, especially for the pizza!
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FAQs

Osteria al Centro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 430-9696.

Osteria al Centro is rated 4.5 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

Additional information

Phone number
(604) 430-9696
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

Osteria al Centro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Antipasti

Frittura di Calamari$26.00

Focaccia$8.00

Caprese Tricolore$18.00

Rucola$11.00

Arancini$15.00

Polpette al Sugo$15.00

Panini

Rosso Amore$15.00

Capri$15.00

Crudo$17.00

Sempliciotto$15.00

Primi

Linguine Aglio e Olio$16.00

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$23.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$24.00

Bucatini all'amatriciana$21.00

Risotto ai Funghi$26.00

Gnocchi al Pomodoro$19.00

Paccheri Salsiccia e Finocchio$19.00

Chitarra Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Pizze

Margherita DOP$18.00

Capricciosa$21.00

Prosciutto e Rucola$23.00

Diavola$25.00

Ricotta e Fichi$22.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$11.00

Budio Al Caramello$12.00

Cannoli$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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