Piva - New Westminster, British Columbia

Came here for happy hour, was mostly empty at got seated right away. Our server was great really funny and upbeat. We got a few glasses of wine, the happy hour wines are fine. For food we ordered the wild boar meatballs and the arancini. The meatballs were delicious, but ... the bread in the meatball sauce was magical! The arancini was also very good but extremely hot, be careful on the first bite! For dessert we got the for nonna which was a lovely inquiry way to have the philo and the mascarpone was really light and refreshing. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely come here again! Read more

I knew I was going to enjoy Piva in New Westminster when I perused the menu prior to arriving and knew I'd have a hard time choosing what to eat. There were so many intriguing options. We ended up splitting the smoked Duck and Fig Pizza to start. It was an ... excellent mix of sweet and smokey flavours. We also ordered the Gnocchi Cardinale and the Lamb which came with its own version of the gnocchi and brussel sprouts. Perfect texture on the gnocchi all around. It's a tad bit pricey for what you get, but the service and atmosphere compensate for that. Our server, Brian, was excellent. Charismatic guy, friendly, and was very attentive to our table. We will certainly be back to Piva to try a whole host of other dishes! Read more

This place is fantastic! Food is absolutely exceptional and service is top-notch! We booked a table for two, and ordered a focaccia bread with oil and balsamic vinegar, plus an antipasto for two (to share). The waiter told us there was an issue in the kitchen and the plate was ... brought in after 30 minutes. They immediately apologized, and that meal was removed from our bill. Then we continued with a delicious pizza (Alfredo sauce, prosciutto, onion, Pistachio granola, and blue cheese), plus a rigatoni pasta with sausage Ragù, asparagus, dried tomatoes and cheese. A glass of Vermentino di Sardegna also pleased my taste buds... Everything was literally "to-die-for"! At the end, the manager came to our table once again apologizing for the delayed antipasto, and personally brought us a free dessert (for nonna, with delicious vanilla Mascarpone). Everything was really amazing. I highly suggest Piva restaurant if you're looking for a fine Italian cuisine, just few steps away from the beautiful waterfront walkway in New Westminster. Thanks for the pleasant evening. We'll spread the word and definitely come back! 😀 Read more

Everything was good, and above average. We had 2 pizzas and 2 pastas for dinner, again, good but not fantastic come-back-again type pizza. They make great pasta. Good list of wines. If you are looking for a more authentic Italian experience, it's probably in Vancouver.

There's an Italian restaurant in New Westminster that's perfect for enjoying brunch with friends. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the food, which really helped us choose from the menu. I'm thinking of going back for dinner next time since brunch was such a great experience. I confidently recommend ... it! :-) Read more