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La Bussola Restaurant, Kelowna, BC

La Bussola Restaurant

4.6
4.6
895 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
La Bussola has been serving Kelowna since 1974 and is proud to boast the largest wine selection in the Okanagan today. La Bussola is owned and operated by the Coccaro family; Lauretta Coccaro the chef & owner operates the restaurant with her son Luigi Coccaro. The restaurant's menu changes seasonally using local and/or handmade ingredients wherever possible, and includes rotating classic dishes from the original menu from when La Bussola opened 43 years ago.

We warmly welcome you to dine with us in our home at La Bussola!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (250) 763-3110
  • Website
    http://www.labussolarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lauretta Coccaro
  • Private party facilities
    La Bussola is the perfect venue for private parties looking for a upscale dining room. We are able to cater to buy outs, for these please contact Stephanie Penikett at 250-763-3110 or email at stephanie@coccarogroup.com
  • Location
    1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3
  • Area
    Kelowna
  • Cross Street
    Between Bernard & Doyle
  • Parking details
    You are able to park across the street in front of the Museum after 5pm for free, their also is a Parkade located on Ellis street. La Bussola also has 6 private parking stalls in the back of the restaurant, for these please contact the restaurant at 250-763-3110.
  • Public transit
    Their is a bus station outside to the left of La Bussola.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Pranzo Italiano – Italian Luncheon!

    CA$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Dec 2024 only
    12:00
    Join us for an unforgettable Italian luncheon with a menu thoughtfully curated by Luigi & Lauretta, inspired by the heart and soul of Italian cuisine. Savour the flavours of Italy, complemented by a selection of fine Italian wines introduced by Luxury Brand Ambassador Leagh, who will guide you through each pairing. Celebrate la dolce vita with us as we bring the warmth and richness of Italian dining to your table!
    Pranzo Italiano – Italian Luncheon! photo

Menu

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What 895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Romantic

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Good for business meals

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Great for fine wines

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Romantic

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bussola Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Kelowna. Renowned for its "outstanding food" and "exceptional service," it's a favorite for special occasions. Guests rave about the "divine" pasta and extensive wine list. While some find the decor dated and prices high, the culinary quality shines through.

895 Reviews

  1. Jeanne

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had one of the best dinners ever. Service is great food it was hot and delicious. Very friendly people.

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  2. Susan

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday and they went above and beyond The food was perfect and so is the staff. Can’t have a better birthday celebration

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  3. Andrew & Arlene

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a place that was quiet and a relaxed atmosphere, where we could talk. The friendly greeting as we entered was carried through to seating. The attentive service without hovering was nice and reminded us of how things were when we used to go out for dinner years ago. Nice to have a place that has great food and wine list and guaranteed a wonderful evening. This is the way service should be!

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  4. Sam

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I made a reservation late mid-week after attending an event downtown. It was quiet and relaxing, the food was impressive, and the service from Ricco(?) and Michael was excellent. I enjoyed geeking out on wines with Michael and liked their selection of wines by the glass and their extensive wine list. When in doubt, be sure to ask Michael for recommendations.

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  5. Ian

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable experience and the food was very good! Our waiter was really attentive and personable!

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  6. Gordo

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed another evening and dining at La Brussels.

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  7. Brad

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Let's start with the positive. The pasta is made fresh and it's really good. However, it goes downhill from there. Let's start with value. As an example, I ordered the meatballs for my antipasto - $19. How many meatballs do you get for $19? Two. Exactly two. My wife ordered the scallops. She thinks there were scallops in the five bites she had on a plate for $26 but not entirely sure. They weren't big enough to identify. Service was fine. Nothing outstanding but you quickly get the impression that this restaurant is trying really hard to be something it isn't - fine dining. It's what you would expect from a upper level restaurant from the late 80s to early 90s. It's now dated and tired. Worst of all is the value. $140 for 2 people - before tip. That gets you 3 glasses of wine, 2 starters, and 2 pasta dishes. Added to that, my wife ordered the carbonara and although the pasta was fresh, the sauce seemed from a package. And bacon and cream in a carbonara dish? We couldn't finish it. I thought this was to be authentic Italian? Quite possibly the worst Italian meal we have had and had to pay through the nose for it. Although this Italian family has a history, they have been in Canada far to long to claim to have authentic Italian cooking. Massively disappointing...and expensive.

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  8. gerry

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    5 star in all respects - until it came dessert. Extraordinary wait. Two “soon” visits by waiter but no explanation.

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  9. Cody

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding quality of service everyone being extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the city being travelers. Food quality was amazing and perfect portion for my wife and I

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  10. Nigel

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You want Italian! Look no further that this gem of a restaurant! The veal mmmmmm The pasta mmmmm The panacota mmm

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FAQs

La Bussola Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 895 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Bussola Restaurant

1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Bernard & Doyle
  • Area
    Kelowna
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    You are able to park across the street in front of the Museum after 5pm for free, their also is a Parkade located on Ellis street. La Bussola also has 6 private parking stalls in the back of the restaurant, for these please contact the restaurant at 250-763-3110.
  • Public transit
    Their is a bus station outside to the left of La Bussola.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lauretta Coccaro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.labussolarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (250) 763-3110
  • Private party facilities
    La Bussola is the perfect venue for private parties looking for a upscale dining room. We are able to cater to buy outs, for these please contact Stephanie Penikett at 250-763-3110 or email at stephanie@coccarogroup.com

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