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The Flamingo Room
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.5(21)Welcome to the Flamingo Room, a Miami-inspired venue in Vancouver’s all-embracing Commercial Drive community. Eclectic neighbourhood watering hole meets live stage, the Flamingo Room is an escape from the outside world, a fusion of fun drinks, late night snacks, and a groovy vibe brought to life with music, comedy & more.Pepino's Spaghetti House
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,518)Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.
Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
Havana
Price: Moderate•Latin American•4.5(712)Patio is seated on first come first serve basis.
Havana Vancouver is inspired by the colours and culture of Old Havana, Cuba.
Guests can expect a hybrid of authentic Latin flavours combined with Pacific Northwest style and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. Craft beers and an innovative cocktail program create a menu unique to the location.Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.4(942)Marcello Pizzeria e Ristorante is the best choice for an authentic Italian experience.
We combine old world Mediterranean warmth and sunny dècor with an inviting atmosphere that appeals to everyone!
Chef Marcello Lombardo - INSPIRED BY FOOD AND DRIVEN BY A DREAM
Born in the City of Delights, or more commonly known as Palermo, Italy, Marcello fell in love with cooking from a very young age. Influenced by the crystal clear water, the flavours of the culturally rich air and a little encouragement from his mother, he went on to receive professional training from Milan and owned a restaurant on the Adriatic Sea. Now for over 20 years he's brought his joy of Southern Italian cooking to Vancouver. Marcello's is a neighbourhood gem on Commercial Drive in the heart of little Italy set for any occasion.
Sopra Sotto Commercial Dr
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.4(332)So, you can’t cook like Nonna? We’ve got you covered. Like his ancestors, Chef Enrico feels that food should be simple and made “farmer style,” with fresh, seasonal ingredients. All of our menu items are prepared with care in the traditional Italian fashion. Sauces are simmered for hours allowing for a true emersion of flavours. Similarly, our pizza dough is prepared in advance and allowed two days to rise — this grants that the yeast will complete its full growth cycle, creating a lighter meal. As Italian cuisine is so diverse, seasonal changes will be made to our menu; be sure to keep an eye out for new items, as well as old favourites.
As is at home, our food is best enjoyed when shared family style, like the typical Italian dinner table.Arriva Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.2(408)“The Drive” has evolved into an eclectic mix of new and old lifestyles while retaining its flavor as the “Little Italy” district of Greater Vancouver. After 34 years in business Arriva has become a Landmark on Commercial Drive and continues to satisfy palates from all over the world. Owner Paolo Frau provides a relaxed, homey atmosphere, where customers can enjoy sumptuous, authentic Italian cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients and traddtional Italian cooking all dishes are prepared fresh daily on the premises including the Gnocchi, sausages, pancetta, sauces, bread and desserts. Arriva goes that extra mile for those customers with special dietary needs and offers whole wheat pasta, a wide selection of vegetarian pasta dishes and gluten free choices. Arriva offers a extensive selection of Italian and International wines to complement every meal making Arriva the restaurant of choice for those seeking a traditional Italian environment with great food and outstanding service!
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- PPeter Ho CheongVancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBeef carpaccio is one of the best in town. The sauce of the steak on rice is a surprise. It tasted so good with the steak and steamed rice. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes.More infoThe Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Commercial Drive•4.7
- JJessicaVancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews5.0Dined on 6 Mar 2025First time and really impressed by the place. Food was delicious, definitely you have to share and I recommend the classic chicken souvlaki, love it ! Wine selection is great. Need to come back to try cocktails. Great service.More infoLoula'sPrice: Expensive• Greek• Commercial Drive•4.2
- SSandyVancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews4.0Dined on 6 Mar 2025Have been a fan of their Happy Hour for a while. Came for Justin's take over and had the chef's menu. Food was excellent, and our server was attentive, friendly and knowledegable with wine pairings. Highly recommend if looking for options on the Drive.More infoPax RomanaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Commercial Drive•4.4
- LLeuzVancouver / British Columbia •10 reviews4.0Dined on 1 Mar 2025Good food and great service. We will definitely come back.More infoMarcello Ristorante and PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Commercial Drive•4.4
- GGordonVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined on 19 Feb 2025So happy to have been able to go back to Havana on our recent trip to Vancouver. Outstanding service and the food as in past visits was delicious! The kitchen kindly got our meals quickly to let us make our theatre dateMore infoHavanaPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Commercial Drive•4.5
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Child friendly restaurants in Commercial Drive include Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria, Sopra Sotto Commercial Dr and Havana