Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Hands down the best authentic italian pizza spot in vancouver
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrHands down the best authentic italian pizza spot in vancouver
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrAmazing Mexican cuisine and a LARGE list of tequila / Mezcal
Amazing sushi at a more than reasonable price. Hard to beat this type of quality!
95 locals recommend
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrAmazing sushi at a more than reasonable price. Hard to beat this type of quality!
Very AUTHENTIC Thai food. I have been searching for a place to duplicate my experiences I had when I traveled to Thailand back in 2008 and oh boy does this place do that. Amazing spices and the curry is to die for
41 locals recommend
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrVery AUTHENTIC Thai food. I have been searching for a place to duplicate my experiences I had when I traveled to Thailand back in 2008 and oh boy does this place do that. Amazing spices and the curry is to die for
Amazing little hole in the wall. This family run Italian meat and sandwich shop easily delivers a 5 star sandwich along with top notch friendly customer service. They have many treats straight from Italy :) YUM
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrAmazing little hole in the wall. This family run Italian meat and sandwich shop easily delivers a 5 star sandwich along with top notch friendly customer service. They have many treats straight from Italy :) YUM
Really fun spot in the heart of the drive! Great place to sit on the deck and do some people watching while sipping a fresh Margherita.
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrReally fun spot in the heart of the drive! Great place to sit on the deck and do some people watching while sipping a fresh Margherita.
My all time FAV pasta scene. Go early as there is always a large line, but do go! Its worth it. Not in the best area of town but it brings everyone together. Their made pasta is to die for
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StMy all time FAV pasta scene. Go early as there is always a large line, but do go! Its worth it. Not in the best area of town but it brings everyone together. Their made pasta is to die for
Once you open the door its as if you transported straight to a cute japanese cafe in tokyo. Ive been fortunate to travel to Japan a few times and hands down, Marulilu cafe is the most authentic japanese cafe in Vancouver. Its very busy for a reason!
6 locals recommend
Marulilu Café
451 W BroadwayOnce you open the door its as if you transported straight to a cute japanese cafe in tokyo. Ive been fortunate to travel to Japan a few times and hands down, Marulilu cafe is the most authentic japanese cafe in Vancouver. Its very busy for a reason!
My all time favourite restaurant. Ive celebrated my birthday here for the last 7 years. Its that good. A MUST DO
54 locals recommend
Guu Original Thurlow
838 Thurlow StMy all time favourite restaurant. Ive celebrated my birthday here for the last 7 years. Its that good. A MUST DO
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StBest breakfast in Vancouver. Be sure to get there early and beat the lines
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoyable cocktails with live band music. They offer food as well.
Underground music venue.
It's located in the glowing lights and old school style of Gastown, which is quite pleasant to be in.
171 locals recommend
Guilt & Co
Enjoyable cocktails with live band music. They offer food as well.
Underground music venue.
It's located in the glowing lights and old school style of Gastown, which is quite pleasant to be in.
Sightseeing
The oldest part of downtown with its cobbled streets and famous Gassy Jack statue. Here you will find great bars / nightclubs / trendy restaurants / many cool shops to poke your head in.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
The oldest part of downtown with its cobbled streets and famous Gassy Jack statue. Here you will find great bars / nightclubs / trendy restaurants / many cool shops to poke your head in.
"The Drive" Is best known to the locals but ever consistently becoming the new hip place to spend an evening. The diversity range is exceptional and the food scenes aren't to be overlooked.
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive"The Drive" Is best known to the locals but ever consistently becoming the new hip place to spend an evening. The diversity range is exceptional and the food scenes aren't to be overlooked.
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueParks & Nature
If you're up for the challenge, take the grouse grind. Hard to beat the views from the top. All age groups can handle the work load, just take your time and enjoy being in the lush rain forest
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayIf you're up for the challenge, take the grouse grind. Hard to beat the views from the top. All age groups can handle the work load, just take your time and enjoy being in the lush rain forest
Great spot to hang during the summer. They have tennis courts and beach volleyball available along with a few restaurants and cafes on the beach
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StGreat spot to hang during the summer. They have tennis courts and beach volleyball available along with a few restaurants and cafes on the beach
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdEntertainment & Activities
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome to the hockey team and various concerts
Shopping
Metrotown
Large mall with lots of dining options and a movie theatre
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station StOakridge
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave