La Piazza Dario - Vancouver, British Columbia

La Piazza Dario offers a charming ambience that sets the stage for an enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant's interior creates a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the overall dining ambiance. The warm and inviting decor contributes positively to the overall impression. However, the dining experience was marred by a noticeable miscommunication in the ... service. The staff seemed to struggle with clarity. Our table had two servers, who both tried to take our orders. Before we left, we asked one server for the bill. Shortly after, the other server asked us if we wanted dessert. This misalignment in service coordination left a lasting impression, highlighting a need for improved communication within the restaurant's staff. Opting for a more modest selection due to the restaurant's higher prices, we sampled the mussels daily special, spaghetti alle vongole, and wild mushroom risotto. The mussels were exquisitely tender, accompanied by a flavorful sauce. The al dente spaghetti in the alle vongole showcased fresh, tender clams with a delightful white wine sauce, allowing the clam's freshness to shine through. Regrettably, the wild mushroom risotto fell short, lacking the desired creaminess and viscosity. The rice was slightly undercooked, and despite the presence of mushroom flavor, the dish failed to deliver the expected variety of textures, resulting in a somewhat monotonous eating experience over time. Overall, while La Piazza Dario boasts a charming ambience and pleasant decor that sets the stage for an enjoyable dining experience, the miscommunication in service detracted from the overall impression. The need for improved communication among the staff became evident during our visit. The culinary offerings, though showcasing moments of excellence with the mussels and spaghetti alle vongole, fell short with the disappointing wild mushroom risotto. The restaurant has the potential for refinement in both service coordination and culinary execution to truly elevate its standing within the dining landscape. Read more

It was my first time having dinner here, and it was such a (literally) lovely place. They are friendly and nice, made me feel special. I ordered mussels as an appetizer and vongole, food is even better than I had at Positano. I added this restaurant as my favourite list. I ... can’t wait to try other dishes too! Read more

This restaurant is simply wonderful. I've had the privilege to have had several meals at this location, and I can honestly say it is my top choice for Italian in the lower mainland. Each time. I've had a completely different meal each time and been blown away by ... the level of amazing dishes. A true gem of a restaurant to treat yourself. Read more

Service was friendly, but slow and became inattentive after taking the order. Went half the meal without a water refill or quality check, and took a while to flag someone for more water. Prawn appy, although small in portion, tasted delicious and rich. Pistachio Fettuccini pistachio flavor was too mild for ... my taste, but the pasta itself had a very nice bite. Added chicken, but the portion was very small, maybe quarter chicken breast. Halibut special tasted okay. St Honore dessert was great with various flavors and textures to explore. Overall, felt pricey for the quantity, consistency of quality, and experience. Read more

Nice and cozy establishment hidden at an Italian Cultural Centre. Amazing food. Best calamari I've ever had. Good pasta. Nice seasoned racks of lamb. Excellent selection of winery. Didn't try dessert as we had a our own tiramisu cake waiting at home. A perfect night out to take for my mum's ... birthday, save for one error in billing that we didn't noticed until after we examined the bill at home. We ordered two 6oz glasses of wine but one of the wines got charged at 9oz. I'm sure the establishment would have corrected the error had I checked the bill before paying, so that's partly on me. Otherwise, would revisit again. Read more