Pasta Cucina

SO GLAD We Found This Place!. I am a CONFESSED picky diner and Italian food is not usually my first choice UNLESS it's top-notch. In the past the only time I really looked forward to Italian food would be on our visits to San Diego where we would dine out nightly in one of the wonderful eateries in Little Italy.

UNTIL NOW...

Pasta Cucina is one of Vancouver's best kept secrets.

You can easily miss it as it tucked back in a somewhat nondescript strip mall but trust me when I say that you should check it out.

My wife and I finally dined there and here's what we had;

Bruschetta; Cheesy, light and tasty.

Calimari; Delicate flavor and nice crunchy breading.

Spaghetti and meatballs; Fresh made sauce with an earthy rustic flavor and tender healthy sized meatballs which were CLEARLY made from quality ingredients.

Scampi with pasta in a light cream sauce; The scampi was tender and fresh and cooked just right and the sauce was fresh and light.

Even the bread that came with our dinner was wonderful! I'm not certain what the seasoning was but it tasted like an herb combination that may have included a touch of Rosemary. Whatever it was, it was soft, fresh and delicious.

The service was friendly and prompt and the prices were very reasonable (most dinners were right around $9-$12).

It's very clear that this restaurant is run by a family that has a love of traditional Italian food and takes pride in serving first rate meals at fair prices.

We will DEFINITELY be going back soon.…

I can't believe all of these positive reviews?!?!?!???. I am baffled by the positive reviews. Hands down the worst italian food I have ever consumed. This includes microwave meals and school lunches as a kid. Worst sauce, worst meatball, worst pasta, terrible seasoning that leaves a bad aftertaste in your mouth.

Enter at your own risk.…

Great service, fantastic food!. Pasta Cucina is, without a doubt, my favourite restaurant in Vancouver and I've been five or six times now. The staff is extremely friendly and make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cute and cozy, although admittedly the decor is a little low-budget; it's obvious this is a family owned affair rather than some mega-million dollar corporation chain restaurant.

Each time I go I order something different, and each time I've been more than pleased. The food is incredible and I have not once been disappointed in any way.. The portions are huge, the quality is outstanding and they have the best marinara I've ever had.

Just tonight I had the special-of-the-day, lasagne with meatballs. The lasagna was rich and hearty, the meatballs flavourful and tender. The beef in the lasagna was portioned just right, as was the ricotta. Too salty? Not in the slightest. I can't help but wonder if the one-star review wasn't for some other restaurant. The only complaint I could imagine someone possibly having with Pasta Cucina is the decorating, but I think it's charming, especially so at night.

If you want fantastic food at a great price, then I highly recommend Pasta Cucina. If you're looking for fu fu fancy chic dining with haute couture decorating from a top designer then you'd best stay away.…

The Best Italian Food in the Vancouver area!!!. Outstanding! That would be the one word I would use to rate every category for this delightful restaurant. The servers make you feel like you are an "old friend" and the food is superb! I had the clam linguini -- the BEST I've ever had, bar none. Also, the calamari was Amazing!! Highly recommended!!!!

And, someone commented on the decor -- personally, I love it! It makes you feel like you are in an out door cafe in Italy. Love it!…