Don at Kitsilano

Don at Kitsilano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was executed perfectly. Service was wonderful. There was a larger party of 8-10 and even then, it wasn’t loud, but we were sitting one table over from them. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house. Small, intimate, warm vibes.
   

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   Brittany

   Calgary7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff were incredibly friendly. Food and drink were amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant!
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and our hospitality. It was a pleasure having you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Audrey VIP

   Vancouver7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great date night at Don! First time trying this spot, and got some great recommendations from Cliff. Loved how cozy and cute the restaurant was - appreciated all the little details from the decor and moss, to the artisanal tables. We tried a few items. Beef tartar was really nice and fresh - could have used a bit more salt or pepper for seasoning. Salted egg yolk toast was a lovely bite - toast was crunch with a great salted egg yolk topping, perfect to share. For mains, we got the seafood congee pot pie and the pork jowl rice bowl. The congee pot pie was really unique and I enjoyed the hot sauce a lot! The pork jowl was so tender and well seasoned, and I appreciated the wasabi to cut the fat. The tomato broth was great - I could’ve just drank a bowl on its own! Lastly for dessert, the rabbit candy crème brûlée. I couldn’t taste the rabbit candy that well but I love crème brûlée in general so I still enjoyed it. I liked the fresh strawberries on top. Overall, a great meal and I will definitely be back to try the rest of the Asian fusion dishes! Compliments to the chef and our server Cliff for the attentive service!
   

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   Don at KitsilanoResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that you had a great date night at D O N and that Cliff helped make your first visit a memorable one. We love that you noticed all the little details—our cozy space is something we're really proud of! Your feedback on the dishes is truly appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed the unique flavors and textures, and we’ll definitely take your notes into consideration. The congee pot pie and pork jowl rice bowl are some of our favorites too! And we love that you appreciated the wasabi touch. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon to explore more of our menu! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Cliff and the team. See you again soon!
   

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   Laure

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, original yet comforting and refined. The service was perfect.
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 25 February 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful evening at Don. It means a lot to us that you found our food both original and comforting, and we're glad our service added to your experience. We love being a part of special occasions, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Rosanna VIP

   Vancouver10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and good service. Will definitely go again.
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   Teresa VIP

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous experience from customer service to food!
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience. We can't wait to serve you again soon!
   

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   Fernando

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant is small, which is good, and super cozy. Went for valentines dinner and had a 5 course meal. Originally I though it was a bit pricy but at the first bite I realized we were in for an amazing experience and the price would be worthy. I wasn't wrong. Every single dish of the 5 course meal was spectacular, with different flavour combinations in perfect harmony. Plenty of food too! We had the opportunity to personally thank the chef and I told him it was unforgettable. I'll certainly be coming back soon!
   

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   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for spending your Valentine's dinner with us and for sharing such a thoughtful review! We're delighted that you found the experience well worth it and that each course exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to hear that the flavors, portions, and ambiance made for a memorable evening. We truly appreciate your kind words and are honored that you took the time to personally thank our chef. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable dining experience!
   

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   Julia

   Vancouver13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Whole experience was great. The chef was creative in his cooking. Really like it. Everyone was friendly and nice decor in the restaurant
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the creativity of our dishes, the friendly service, and the ambiance of our restaurant. It’s always our goal to provide a memorable experience, and we’re thrilled that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Wendy

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Vancouver! I really enjoyed their Dine Out menu. Will definitely come back again!
   

   Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

   Thank you for the amazing compliment! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Dine Out menu. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience soon!
   

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    Amy

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    We were there for the dine-out and the food were really good! The salmon tartare and the torched pork belly were amazing. Service was ok, when we wanted to order a second round of drinks the server told us that we won’t have enough time as we only have 20 mins left for our table (when we were still having our entree). I understand it’s dine-out and it’s fair to have a limited time for our reservation but the way we were told and reminded of the time limit was a bit odd. I would go back for the food and hoping that we don’t get reminded of the time again next time and limited to only 1 drink for our dinner lol.
    

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    Don at KitsilanoResponded on 19 February 2025

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the salmon tartare and torched pork belly. We appreciate your understanding of the time limits during Dine Out, and we apologize if the way it was communicated felt off-putting. We’ll take your feedback into consideration to ensure a more pleasant experience in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for another meal!
    

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