The Italian Osteria & Cheese Bar

The Italian Osteria & Cheese Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Theresa

   Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The menu drew us in however the food was lackluster. The calimari had six very small and over fried pieces of squid and the rest was vegetable filler. The charcuterie board was mainly bread with two pieces of mozzarella, a lump of blueberry flavoured soft cheese and a tiny piece of a hard cheese and salamis. Nothing extraordinary. The tomato buratta salad was tasty however was mostly bread. Like s+l, I would not go back.
   

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   MIKA

   Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I really enjoyed my first two visits, so I was hoping for a similar experience this time. Unfortunately, a few things felt off — the table wasn’t fully set despite a reservation, the appetizer wasn’t warm, and the bread was harder than usual. The pastas were mostly fine, though the mushroom one had a much thinner sauce than before. Overall, this visit didn’t quite match the consistency I expected.
   

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   Edward

   Vancouver / British Columbia19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food was excellent, ordered the pepperoni pizza as a starter, and Nonno's seafood pasta as main dish.
   

   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded 5 days ago

   Edward, we truly appreciate your visit and positive feedback regarding our cuisine. It's a delight to know that you relished the flavors of our pepperoni pizza and Nonno's seafood pasta. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering exceptional culinary experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   Candace

   Vancouver / British Columbia23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We celebrated our 30th anniversary with friends at the Italian Osteria & Cheese Bar and had a wonderful dinner. They provided us with a nice anniversary card, 2 glasses of sparkling wine and a free dessert which made our night even more special. A fun and friendly place to dine!
   

   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded 6 days ago

   Candace, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar to celebrate such a special occasion. We're delighted that our staff made your anniversary dinner even more memorable. Your patronage is greatly appreciated, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. - JRG
   

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   Lori

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

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

   First time at this Restaurant. Food was Great but a bit pricey for pasta dishes. Bruschetta was not worth the money, again pricey for what you got. Overall, would go back!
   

   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded 6 days ago

   Lori, thank you for your visit and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our offerings. We're delighted that you enjoyed the food overall, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in both quality and value. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   Fareeda

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 16 May 2025

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

   Only one option for the cheese wheel and it’s lobster! You can do without but I’m sure it’ll have some lobster flavour. Has Brandy in it for those who doesn’t have any Alc related foods. Only reason we came but we couldn’t get it ! Overall, food was so good and the cheese wheel and cheese bar concept is super cool. The place is absolutely stunning. Service just kinda sucked ! Food took forever .. waitress took forever and we were the only ones there so couldn’t imagine on a busy day haha ! I’d still go back !
   

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   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for visiting The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar and sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our unique cheese wheel concept and found the ambiance stunning. However, we sincerely apologize for the delay in service you experienced. Rest assured, we are committed to providing prompt and attentive service to all our guests, and your feedback will be addressed with our team to ensure an improved experience on your future visits. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   Hannah

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 15 May 2025

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

   The cheese is great. Very slow service even though there was only three tables including us at one point and still had to wait 20 mins for our bill and that was to get it the second time not the first time. Can’t imagine what it’s like when that restaurant is actually full
   

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   Calvin

   Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 May 2025

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

   Always a great time at Osteria. We ordered the Woodland pizza, pappardelle, and the meatballs. Very flavourful, flatbread on the pizza is just right with chewiness and moisture, and flavours in the pappardelle were well balanced - not too rich or creamy from the short ribs and white sauce.
   

   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded on 12 May 2025

   Calvin, thank you for your patronage and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar. It's incredibly gratifying when our guests enjoy the flavors and quality of our dishes. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience with each visit. Your support means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. - JRG
   

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   Brenda

   Vancouver / British Columbia15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 May 2025

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

   Ordered the seafood pasta dish first myself and mother. It was extremely spicey!!!!! I kept mine but sr d my mothers back to remake with little slice the 2 nd go. When server returned said there were several complaints in kitchen about pasta. I brought 1/2 mine home. My mother’s 2 bd fush was good. Would order again without spice. My husband ordered the pasta dish wurh braised ribs said it was ok. But cannot complain about cheeseboard. Was very very good! And server even brought more bread. Arugula salad very good lol. Very large, 3 can share. Would order both cheese & salad again. Next visit pizza
   

   The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded on 12 May 2025

   Brenda, thank you for your detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cheese board and arugula salad. Your input on the seafood pasta dish is valuable, and we will review the seasoning to ensure it aligns with our guests' preferences. We look forward to welcoming you back and creating an exceptional experience with our pizzas. Our team remains committed to providing high-quality cuisine and outstanding service. - JRG
   

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    Sundeep

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

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

    We had our Mother's Day get together here and we really enjoyed the food and the servers were kind. The restaurant is pretty and clean! We had the Brussel sprouts to start, the flavour was great but they were a little too charred so it left that char/burnt flavour. The pastas, pizza and the Italian margarita was delicious! Definitely recommend 👌
    

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    The Italian Osteria & Cheese BarResponded on 14 May 2025

    Sundeep, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're delighted to learn that you enjoyed your Mother's Day celebration with us, and we appreciate your kind words about our food, service, and ambiance. Your comments on the brussels sprouts have been noted, and we will strive to improve their preparation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience. - JRG
    

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