This photo pretty much sums it up. My husband and I ordered three pasta dishes with the outlook of taking home leftovers but everything was so incredibly delicious that we couldn’t stop eating. Best pasta quality and flavours in Vancouver. If you’re looking for an authentic experience in a family owned establishment, this is it! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reece W.
Walked in, saw people eating but no staff. Stood by the menu on a table, waited, no one noticed, walked out again. I'm not sure how many stars I would have given if I'd been able to eat.
Paul Iacobazzi
This restaurant is an absolute gem of a dining experience. In the heart of Commercial Drive this restaurant stands on its own for top notch service and amazing authentic Italian cuisine. The mussels with white wine and Prawns are the ultimate starters and then the rest is up to you . I have been going there since 1988 and I can say its been one of my “ must go” places every 3-4 months!! Reasonable prices with high end quality food and service!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Nishiyama
Our server was spectacular. Chef came out for a wave hello.......only speaks Italian ☺️The fresh pasta was amazing! I had the ravioli.Vegetarian options: Lots of meatless choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Arychuk
Great food, great service, highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Focaccia with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Veal Parmigiana
Rob Gillespie
Had a lovely evening out at Arriva! Service was amazing! Thank you Massimo for making the evening a memorable one! Had the eggplant parmigiano, spaghetti and meatballs, penne arrabbiata, wine, and tiramisu... delicious :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Mira Jegodtka
Excellent food, good serviceJust want to mention they should update the new pricing on the on line
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wayne K.
Arriva Ristorante is a family owned Italian restaurant that has been located on Commercial Drive for decades. Arriva serves well prepared classic Italian and continental (not including pizzas and heavy sauce soaked pastas). the daily seafood specials are a highlight here. I have gone to this restaurant for 25 years and have never been disappointed. Arriva is a touch above what you would expect on the Drive and maintains a steady and longstanding clientele for good reason. Highly redcommended for above average dining experience.
Vivek Anand
If you don't want to serve people then don't lead them to a table. After we were given a table we had no service for over 20 minutes so we decided to leave.
Service: 1
Antonino P
Family restaurant, good selection of traditional Italian fare, great service, great mains,only downside was the mixed greens which was over dressed with balsamic. Overall, we enjoyed and reccomend. Boun Appetito.
Recommended dishes: Linguine Alle Vongole, Caesar Salad
Sab H
Had the mozzarella and tomatoe appetizer, the minestrone soup, sausage risotto, lemon pop, and tiramisu. The environment was cozy, but the food was only ok for it being rated as high as it was. The best was the tiramisu, I won't likely go back, nice area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
OPC
One of the best Italian restaurants on the Drive. Less flashy then other spots but the food itself is delicious. It tastes more authentic and classic than some of the other Italian spots around that have a more Americanized style. The service is great. The inside of the restaurant is romantic and warm. I feel like it is a very underrated Italian spot in the neighbourhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Arrabiata, Tiramisu, Linguine Al Pesto, Complimentary Focaccia with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Ossobuco Milanese
Laura Getz
Stopped in here because a friend and I were craving pasta and carbs. The food was tasty, the waitress was very passionate about the restaurant and the food. The deserts were fabulous too. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Patrycja Walus
Superb!! We have been going here for over 10 years and this restaurant is our favourite in all of Vancouver. The food is 5 star, the service is always warm and on point, and we always look forward to our visits. The spicy prawns, Caesar and carbonara are too die for!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Alle Vongole, Beef Carpaccio, Veal Parmigiana, Tiramisu, Caesar Salad, Gnocchi, Seafood
This photo pretty much sums it up. My husband and I ordered three pasta dishes with the outlook of taking home leftovers but everything was so incredibly delicious that we couldn’t stop eating. Best pasta quality and flavours in Vancouver. If you’re looking for an authentic experience in a family owned establishment, this is it! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walked in, saw people eating but no staff. Stood by the menu on a table, waited, no one noticed, walked out again. I'm not sure how many stars I would have given if I'd been able to eat.
This restaurant is an absolute gem of a dining experience. In the heart of Commercial Drive this restaurant stands on its own for top notch service and amazing authentic Italian cuisine. The mussels with white wine and Prawns are the ultimate starters and then the rest is up to you . I have been going there since 1988 and I can say its been one of my “ must go” places every 3-4 months!! Reasonable prices with high end quality food and service!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was spectacular. Chef came out for a wave hello.......only speaks Italian ☺️The fresh pasta was amazing! I had the ravioli.Vegetarian options: Lots of meatless choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Focaccia with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Veal Parmigiana
Had a lovely evening out at Arriva! Service was amazing! Thank you Massimo for making the evening a memorable one! Had the eggplant parmigiano, spaghetti and meatballs, penne arrabbiata, wine, and tiramisu... delicious :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Excellent food, good serviceJust want to mention they should update the new pricing on the on line
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Arriva Ristorante is a family owned Italian restaurant that has been located on Commercial Drive for decades. Arriva serves well prepared classic Italian and continental (not including pizzas and heavy sauce soaked pastas). the daily seafood specials are a highlight here. I have gone to this restaurant for 25 years and have never been disappointed. Arriva is a touch above what you would expect on the Drive and maintains a steady and longstanding clientele for good reason. Highly redcommended for above average dining experience.
If you don't want to serve people then don't lead them to a table. After we were given a table we had no service for over 20 minutes so we decided to leave.
Service: 1
Family restaurant, good selection of traditional Italian fare, great service, great mains,only downside was the mixed greens which was over dressed with balsamic. Overall, we enjoyed and reccomend. Boun Appetito.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Alle Vongole, Caesar Salad
Had the mozzarella and tomatoe appetizer, the minestrone soup, sausage risotto, lemon pop, and tiramisu. The environment was cozy, but the food was only ok for it being rated as high as it was. The best was the tiramisu, I won't likely go back, nice area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
One of the best Italian restaurants on the Drive. Less flashy then other spots but the food itself is delicious. It tastes more authentic and classic than some of the other Italian spots around that have a more Americanized style. The service is great. The inside of the restaurant is romantic and warm. I feel like it is a very underrated Italian spot in the neighbourhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Arrabiata, Tiramisu, Linguine Al Pesto, Complimentary Focaccia with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, Ossobuco Milanese
Stopped in here because a friend and I were craving pasta and carbs. The food was tasty, the waitress was very passionate about the restaurant and the food. The deserts were fabulous too. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Superb!! We have been going here for over 10 years and this restaurant is our favourite in all of Vancouver. The food is 5 star, the service is always warm and on point, and we always look forward to our visits. The spicy prawns, Caesar and carbonara are too die for!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Alle Vongole, Beef Carpaccio, Veal Parmigiana, Tiramisu, Caesar Salad, Gnocchi, Seafood