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Bufala River District, Vancouver, BC

Bufala River District

4.5
4.5
116 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
For River District, Bufala is the perfect place in the neighbourhood where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style - blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven - along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, we also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.

Underground parking is available and is free for up to 3 hours. The entrance is located on the west side of the building off of Sawmill Crescent. Street parking is also available.

We accept reservations online up to 6 guests. If you are looking to book a larger group, please contact us directly 604-423-9594 or riverdistrict@bufala.ca

Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Killarney
  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Sawmill Crescent and River District Crossing
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 116 people are saying

Bufala River District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Vancouver

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bufala River District offers a "beautifully designed space" with a cozy, yet airy ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing food," highlighting dishes like Rigatoni Bolognese and Porchetta Hash. Service is consistently "exceptional" and attentive, enhancing the dining experience. Enjoy a variety of Italian dishes with "reasonable prices" and "delicious" options.
116 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Vancouver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another brunch, another great meal. The Meatball Sandwich and Eggs In Purgatory pair so well together.

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  2. Anna VIP

    Vancouver37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at the River District location. Staff were friendly and the venue is spacious. The booths were a tad tight but still comfortable. The food was amazing and well made. Would definitely return!

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  3. Jason

    Vancouver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great brunch at Bufala River District. We took advantage of the 1/2 price brunch 10am-11am. We shared the Rigatoni Bolognese and the Porchetta Hash. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly and the sauce, with the poached egg, was so tasty. The hash had loads of flavors from the sauce on the bottom and the seasoned porchetta. Definitely recommend both dishes.

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  4. Jason

    Vancouver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Trying the brunch menu, we ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara, the Calabrian Sausage Benedict and the Finocchiona Pizza. The carbonara was fantastic, with lots of thick guanciale. The thick spaghetti noodle was especially good. The Benedict was very good, also. The eggs were done right (soft poach) and the slices of Calabrian sausage were a nice taste change-up from Canadian back bacon. The sauteed spinach was a nice touch. The pizza was a bit of overkill but was well worth trying.

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  5. Susie

    Seattle20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was amazing, wanted the lasagna but was disappointed to find they no longer have it on the menu….pls bring it back! Food was great, except the beets were too hard to eat, but they removed it from the bill! Great job, Bufala!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat! We love that it’s walkable from our home.

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  7. Cate

    Vancouver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully designed space which manages to be both intimate and airy with high ceilings, large windows and plenty of artfully designed light fixtures. We enjoyed the candles, cozy booths and pale West coast colours throughout. The food was completely delicious - garlic bread, kale salad and pepperoni and honey pizza combo was a winner with excellently balanced flavours. Highly recommend their Prosecco (and if you go during happy hour it's included) We will go back for sure.

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  8. Tracy

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Chaia was awesome. We left all the decisions in her hands and she brought us a great selection of amazing food. Group favs were the burrata and beets, the kale salad and the braised short rib papardelle. The pepperoni and honey pizza was also delicious!! Can’t wait to come back!!

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  9. Anne

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service, and the food was wonderful. We look forward to eating here again!

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  10. Garth VIP

    Victoria14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice modern decor with a nice menu selection with fair prices. Excellent wine selection. Prompt gracious service. A great south slope dining location.

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Bufala River District is rated 4.5 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Bufala River District

3489 E Sawmill Cres, Vancouver, BC V5S

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Sawmill Crescent and River District Crossing
  • Area
    Killarney
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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