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At the present the business receives a score of 4.4 stars out of 5 and that score has been calculated on 127 reviews.
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This Restaurant belongs to the category of Italian restaurant.
Dinner was very good and filling, but the pricing on the Alcohol & food was a lot higher than I expected.
Excellent Italian food
The pizza is more like dominoes, but still pretty good.
Great food, friendly staff
Good quality Italian food, portion size is reasonable, price is slightly higher in comparison to other Italian restaurants nearby.
long time customer since more than 10 years, food always excellent, services very good and atmosphere" old italien family restaurant" style. we just love this place!
Pricey for no reason, bland sauce. Everything was regular, nothing special at all, service was ok but food was mediocre. At a mid 20s price range, my expectations were not met.
Delicious food, and super nice staff. The taste is amazing and powerful. Extra great for lunch.
I can't recommend this place since I had plastic in my food. Even after they replaced it with a spaghetti, which I must say was also the weakest spaghetti I had in along time. My companion didn't even finish her plate..
the best pasta in town!
Great food good service
This place is off the hooook! The food is always delicious - I haven't met a dish I don't like yet! If you're into desserts, their homemade chocolate mousse is to die for! The tortelloni and cream of chicken soup (I know it sounds gross but it's the best soup of all tiiiiime), I highly recommend :) :)
Took my husband here for his birthday. It was just beyond awesome. I'm sure we will return again.
A great experience! The food was amazing and really good friendly service .
Host was wonderful, got us in quickly on a very busy night. The food is spectacular, service was great. Highly recommend, will visit again!
Great family restaurant. B
The food is AMAZING. I wanted so badly to lick my plate. The service is so friendly. The prices are reasonable for what you're getting.
Amongst the best Italian food I have ever eaten! I have been back several times! Great, friendly staff and amazing chefs!
Best italian rest in the town.
(Translated) Cozy restaurant and fantastic food (Original) Mysig restaurang och fantastisk mat
Authentic Italian food with great wines
amazing food. my favourite place to go any day
Just like a mamma used to make!
nice place to have dinner I love the homemade chocolate mousse!
If you are looking for fantastic home cooked style Italian food this is the place The price to proportion of the menu is generous, and you will leave feeling satisfied, if not a little stuffed because you just want to keep eating the delicious food My girlfriend and I have gone here on multiple occasions, and the food has been consistently amazing. Buon appetito!!!
Good food. Good ambiance and everything is good. Haha
Authentic Italian food. So good. The servers are really fun! Higher end but worth it ????
Great place ????
Professional service and great food
Lovely comfortable setting, friendly staff and very good food
Fantastic Food
Great food and great service!
Good food, good service, cozy environment
Good sort of hidden away little place. Authentic and delicious food. They also do 10% off take-away, which makes it a good alternative for food on the go.
I have gone to this restaurant for years on and off. The food tends to be good. It isn't cheap but a reliable good food and service.
My wife and I decided to try L'Arista one evening almost a year ago and fell in love with the place, the atmosphere, the staff and food were incredible, when we first walked in, we felt we were in Italy, the staff were a joy to be with, so attentive, always there when needed, the food is always served hot, and looks like a Michaelangelo painting. Compared to our last restaurant, this place place is a 10. Thank you for always giving us a pleasant experience. Mike & Gwen
Always excellent and reasonably priced. Love supporting small community restaurants. Especially when the service is as good as it is here. I always make a point to go there a few times a year since the folks at L'Artista will treat you like a king or queen!
A great restaurant to visit. Would definitely recommend !
Great food, great service!
Fantastically delicious food, first class service, cozy atmosphere.
This is a great little resturant. The service was friendly and the food was really good. My wife had the Carbonara and it was really tasty. I had the smoke salmon pasta, and I would get it again. The place had a nice atmosphere.
Delicious food and wonderful service.
Great place for lunch or dinner Italian style.
great food and desert. chocolate cheescake is to die for.
(Translated) I'm not sure (Original) 良くわからない
One of my favourite spots for lunch.
Service was great! Food was very good.
I was pleasantly surprised by the food.
Excellent service, great food
Classy restaurant. We received a friendly greeting from the staff when we arrived. The place was packed, which is a good sign. The menu had a great selection of dishes, and the portion sizes were reasonable for the prices. We received our food quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. The taste and the quality of the food was amazing. I will be going back to this family run restaurant again. It was obvious that the staff were passionate about serving Italian food.
First time being here. Excellent service. Staff very helpful. Food outstanding.
This is some of the best Italian food in town fair priced great stuff consistent quality every time if you want authentic real Italian food that tastes amazing then you want to go here!!!
Authentic Italian food with excellent customer service.
Very authentic Italian food, like home made with fresh ingredients, services are superior, waiter was always with a positive vibes. We had the waiter pick the main dishes for us and it was just right amount and good mix with seafood, pasta and lasagne! Make sure you save some room for the desserts made in house.
Meal type
We ordered a seafood dish, La artista veal, Ravioli with chicken steak, red wines, and some desserts. Food was OK enough, not very great though. (brutally oily). From dessert part, I can say their Tiramisu is something must-try. The ambiance was very noisy and crowded. Not at all recommended for lovi-dovi night.
Excellent service. Complimentary dinner rolls were crispy skinned and warm. Super creamy butter. Seatings are comfy and spacious. Pasta is a above average and seafood was quite fresh. Price is reasonable and I would definitely recommend!!!
Service
Absolutely amazing... the food was delicious and they fit us in without a reservation on a Saturday night! So grateful. We'll be back!
Great pasta but a little pricy
Succulent homemade Italian food, family atmosphere in a classic Italian setting
Fantastic food and wine list
Amazing food, fresh made pasta and a decent variety to choose from. A bit pricey but not out of the typical pasta range. Portions are not huge either - maybe a touch smaller than average servings. This is a quality pasta spot and has been for years and years. Rose sauce is a must try. You won't be disappointed.
Real Italian food though I think the sauce they use is not very fresh.
Had dinner here with some Friends. The food and service was outstanding. We had a great time!
This restaurant was really great! It looks family owned, very cozy great house wine! Decent prices too!
Authentic Italian food with good flavour. Portions are OK yet I felt the value didn't match the experience as much as it could have. This little place has been around for a long time and this could be their saving grace with longevity and loyalty. I've stated before in other reviews that it's getting expensive eating out. Probably because of high fuel costs and just general inflation. Restaurants will have to step up their game if they want to keep their doors open. Since I travel the province for business, I eat out all the time and have noticed an interesting pattern develop. What I've discovered is that menu items of mediocre restaurants have gone up in price and are now on par with the higher quality food items of better restaurants. They invariably may suffer bad consequences when their customer base catches on to what's happening. These smaller independent restaurants have a key role in communities and they must not rest on their laurels because the corporate monsters will (pardon the pun) eat them alive! Anyways, I digress! L'Arista has charm and eloquence. I will go back because their food is consistently delicious.
Lovely meal, great service! Went here for a work dinner and I will definitely be returning!
Cozy, homey, gracious. Loved our 'specials' - delicious, and generously sized. Extensive wine and beer list. Great Italian nite out.
Wonderful food. A little noisy.
Dinner
Always a very enjoyable meal!
I had their homemade style lasagna this weekend for a birthday party. It was in a giant takeout tray but it was the best lasagna I've ever had. I definitely want to try it fresh at the restaurant now.
I've never had ice cream cheese cake before! And the home made beef lasagna was better than in Italy! I recommend to visit this place and meet the friendly personal.
We were there for a private party yesterday. Great service, great food! Loved the penne pasta with rose sauce! We will definitely be back!!
Awesome food, helpful staff, constantly excellent atmosphere. They charge convenient pricing and the food quality is very good. Keep up the good work.
Great place for lunch and dinner.
10 stars...house salad with creamy dressing (outstanding), flakey pull apart bread with fluffy creamy butter (delicious), Ravioli alla Sorrentina (HUGE, we shared, good thing, Perfect). Fast service. The reviews helped, but did not do it justice. I wish we didn't live so far away (Oregon). We'd be back often. Go you won't regret it.
First visit and totally impressed with food and with the service.
Good service, fabulous food. I have been here many times over the years and it is always great. The veal is excellent. Decor is simple and hasn't changed in many years, but I go dor the food & service, not the decorating!
(Translated) Excellent food, very well catered for, dishes on temperature, on the spot, well served !!! Really enjoyed. Worth the visit !!! Excellent food, very well catered for, food on temperature, on the spot, well served !!! Really enjoyed. Can Beethoven a Very good visit !!! (Original) Excelente comida, muito bem atendidos, pratos na temperatura, no ponto, bem servidos!!! Gostei muito. Vale a visita!!! Excellent food, very well catered for, food on temperature, on the spot, well served !!! Really enjoyed. Can Beethoven a Very good visit!!!
Tasty Italian in a cozy atmosphere with good service
Best Italian Restaurant in Lower Mainland!
Incredible bolognese. Absolutely incredible!
It was great
Delicious & Authentic! Very sizable portions for their prices. I would recommend.
The food is decent but service is hit & miss. Our waitress didn't even mention the specials; we heard the other waiter telling other guests about them! If you are visiting during weekends, reserve a table.
Great food and fantastic service! Quaint little Italian restaurant with authentic cuisine, Sinatra playing in the background and staff with a true Italian accent makes this place feel like you could actually be in Italy. Also what stood out is when my girlfriend and I went we arrived with less than 30 mins before they closed... Instead of turning us away they gladly seated us and most importantly we didn't feel rushed even for a second in any way, shape or form. It was a wonderful and delicious experience all around, I will definitely go back :)
Meal type
Changed owners and chef, quality and style of cooking, lacking taste. Not like how it used to be. Sorry! No mi piache!
Very original and traditional Italian restaurant. The food was amazing. Great authentic flavours with generous portions. Great service in a casual atmosphere.
Wonderful service, great wine, amazing food. I highly recommend the antipasto appetizer and the cannolies for desert! Pasta was amazing as well ofcourse! Wonderful place! Again service was just amazing!
I love the food here but I really love the servers that are there for lunch, which is when I usually go. They are always friendly and fun, and I love lustening to their banter.
Busy so reservations are recommended, lovely Italian decor, complimentary bakery buns, and dinner came out quick. I had the veal ravioli and he had the veal L'Artista. The ravioli was mouthwatering. Rich flavour and quite filling. His veal dinner was tender and thankfully was not breaded. Dinner was so filling that we didn't have room for dessert. We'll gladly go back another time.
Excellent food and service. My wife and I had dinner here on our anniversary and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely be back.
Great, sample Italian restaurant in North Burnaby. The decor isn't much to speak of but the food is great and so are the staff.
Only White people get attention
I just liked their food. I always get good service here. The place is always clean and the workers are always super nice. Will come back again.
We popped in as all the other cheaper eateries had line ups. Having dined family style over the years there with my ex's family, I had heard the ownership had changed and was curious. Warm friendly atmosphere. Typical mom and pop Italian Eatery. We had the seafood antipasto for two, meat lasagna, and mixed seafood fettuccine in white cream sauce. The food was very good, fresh. and very tasty. The antipasto calamari was very tender. I would maybe say that the portion was small for the price. Lasagna was great as well as the fettuccine dish. Mussels in all dishes very tender. Will be back for a mussels dish. My partner enjoyed bantering with the staff in fluent Italian. I would critique that the beer prices were a bit steep and no draft beer. 8.5 of of 10! will be back.
awesome food, good service!
Nice little family run neighborhood restaurant. Authentic Italian cuisine.
Booked a Birthday Party for 7. The service was good. The food was ok. My Lasagna was obviously made well before I ordered it. I think it was frozen. It came in an oven-heated dish. There was no consistency. It was porridge. I have eaten in high-end AUTHENTIC ITALIAN restaurants before. There was nothing ATHENTIC about this food. As far as the other reviewers on this page......I don't think they have ever had REAL ITALIAN before. Save room for McDonald's
Great
Very good Italian food. Pasta is great. Will be back! Tortellini here was fantastic!
Great!
Dine in
Friendly staff, good Italian food, reasonably priced.
Large portions and friendly staff.
Order 2 meals through skip the dish and when we got our delivery only got 1 dish. Then phoned and talk to manager he said he would deliver the food to us but all he did is phone skip and had skip post the credit but I would not recommend this place for service and the manager confirmed it was there error. I order 2 meals 1 lasagna which was not good and the gnocchi which would of been good but never got it because of the lack of attention and due care. There was no profanity used he is trying to cause blame to the customer
Friendly fun place with delicious food
Excellent food, great atmosphere and the service was awesome. Traditional Italian food you expect at a family owned restaurant.
They offer a vast variety of delicious food. I like eating here. Employees are always welcoming, rates are affordable and the place is always well organised.
Amazing service, good wine selection, great menu and food, And great service! (Best staff ever!)
First time checking this place out and will be back. Quality food at decent prices.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would, such nice people there, and the food was great too :)
The customer service is constantly quick, excellent vibes, nice employees. Will visit again when I am in town.
Food, service and atmosphere are good.
Very good authentic Italian food and great service to back it up.
Always stop here when we are in town. Amazing pasta and the service is so personable and lovely.
Had a very nice team lunch. Nice selection of appetizers and pastas, no pizza though. Friendly and attentive service. Word of caution on street parking (mid week at 3:30 cars parked on Hastings will be towed).
Service was very good, food was great.
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Awesome italian food. Totally recommend.
Love it.
Frencesco and his family are amazing people, and the food matches! Very authentic Italian which there are not many of around. Highly recommended!!!
Always amazing ????
Dine in
Had an awesome dinner. We ordered the Veal parmigiana special and changed the potatoes to spaghetti no problems. The Veal was the best I've had in a long time the pasta and sauce excellent .I'd go back in a heart beet if I lived closer but I'm from Ontario
Good customer service , good portion of food and good quality
amazing food! always piping hot and never disappoints-my two young kids also loved it. very accommodating!
Not so fresh food
Very good
They offer a large range of fresh food. I enjoyed dining here. The employees are always friendly, pricing is convenient and the spot is always neat.
Excellant food
First timers here was recommended by a family friend great place to take the wife to a Italian restaurant
Service is mediocre I think, we came in with the entertainment coupon and you can see that they were not entirely impressed. They were quite busy on a Saturday night. The food is not bad, but the whole restaurant was very crowded, as if there are too many people packed in.
I was worried when the new owners took over, but they managed to maintain the same great food and atmosphere. One of my favorite places to eat.
Food was great!!! Service was good!!!
This restaurant is cozy with friendly service. I wasn't blown away by the food but it was enjoyable enough. I enjoyed their seafood antipasto and arrabbiata. Would I be back? It's a maybe.
Great food
The family is very nice and proud of the quality of service and food they provide. It was a lovely meal we enjoyed ourselves
One of my favorite spots to eat. very good location, well kept, and excellent service. Keep it up!
The food is good. Very friendly and professional servers.
Good food!
Wonderful experience !
Great little restaurant. Had a lovely meal and wonderful wine.
Dinner
This is definitely one of the best Italian places in Burnaby! My wife and I stumbled upon it last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The Calamari Piccanti was grilled to perfection while our Linguine con Vongole and Penne All'arabiata were delicious. The food took a while (as they should!) so be patient and prepare to wait about 30 minutes. The pasta was slightly overcooked, so I'll need to ask for al dente next time. The service was good and the manager comes around to greet you personally, which is a nice touch. Just make sure to come over to ours next time ;)
The food was absolutely perfect. The calamari melted in my mouth. The veal is out of this world. Such a wonderful experience here. I should also mention that the staff were very attentive to our table, never missing a beat in their service. Thank you L'Artista, we WILL be back again :-)
good food good service
Don't get me wrong, the food was decent but wasn't above and beyond. Service was sensational though.
A wonderful experience, nothing fancy, but good value food and quality. The serving is big, so my friend and I have take away almost haft of the dish after we finish. The seafood and fresh, the Agnolotti are big and tasty, atmosphere is very authentic, if anyone who is new to Italian cuisine, one won't be disappointed at this location. I believe I could try each dish one by one and still be quite content. I can feel the heart the owner and the chef put in the dishes and management.
There was a hair in my boyfriend's food, the pasta sauce was plain and the calamari was a bust. Cartilage in my Alfredo, and just honestly, boring food. A franchise chain restaurant would be better. I was offended by the fact that the so called "cheesecake" was clearly made out of cool whip. Not a cheesecake....not even close.
Cute and homey. Great food, okay service, and reasonable prices. Everything was great for the visit except feeling a little rushed. I'd totally go back with a smaller group.
Food, and service was really good. Will definitely go back and would recommend it
Good Italian "home cooking"!
So Italian authentic , delicioso food and super staff. Compliments ????
We ordered pick-up for two pasta, linguine ai gamberoni and linguine alle vongole. We are amazed by the taste of the food. Takeout is usually expected to be less delicious but their pasta is still splendid. Linguine is al dente, seasoning is on point and the portion is good. Their pasta tastes the best among the Italian restaurants in the nearby area in my opinion (I have tried at least 5 restaurants). I sincerely hope they can survive through the pandemic as we are looking forward to dining in afterwards.
Delicious Italian pastas with great flavour. Fresh bread is included along with whipped butter. Calamari comes with a tasty sauce and it’s not deep fried so much healthier. Best of all they are also in the Entertainment Book.
Fast service, great food and reasonably priced.
Not impressed with the food nice ambiance though
Atmosphere- loud, fancy Pesto Linguini- soupy, water in the bottom of my bowl, bland Pasta itself- very fresh, you can taste the difference Waiters- some a very good, one is timid/inexperienced Chocolate Mousse- amazingly delicious
Food is magnifico! "Delish. Cozy and lovely ambience. Great detail to service. ☺️ ????
The food was ok.....excellent portions
Authentic, amazing food and service.
Very very average food and service was worse
Nice and cozy Italian style restaurant. Staff is professional and friendly, food is authentic.
Elegant restaurant. Nice staff. Delicious food.
Wonderful food. Service is excellent. Great to have a neighbourhood Family owned restaurant. Decor is quaint and comfortable. Great place to pop into if the traffic is bad especially if you're heading to the North Shore.
Table service was very good. Helpful staff and friendly. Chicken Parmigiano was tasty and a full meal.
Great lasagna.
New owners have kept this place in good standing. They make a great primavera in a cream sauce. Great service!
This restaurant is no doubt one of the finest place to eat in the neighborhood. Anytime I visit this place I am truly glad. They hold their very high standard service and the highest level of food they serve. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. Very recommended.
Classy place, with lovely food and friendly staff. I always crave for a minestrone and a pasta dish here. (When I'm near by and craving pasta, I'm definitely grabbing some for takeout)
Loved the tasty and yummy veal special.
I just enjoyed their food. I always get excellent service here. The place is well kept and the staff members are always super nice. Keep up the good work.
The restaurant closed at 10pm and we arrived at 9, maybe because we were the last one…but the food was horrible. Bread was re-heated so it’s crispy in a wrong way. We ordered two pasta and both of them taste greasy and way too creamy. Almost feel like my grandmother’s wool ball throw into the plate, messy and no appetite. There were other Italian restaurants on the street, taste better…
Great place for lunch & dinner. Food quality is up there compared to the downtown restaurants. If you want quality over quantity try this place.
Great fresh pasta.
Twenty years ago we had our wedding reception there, it was fantastic then and it was fantastic tonight
Kind & funny staff and tasty food! would recommend
Mediocre at best
Sweet little place for having an Italian dining experience.Quantities could be a little less for the price,but I am fine paying for the Experience.Food is also delightful, didn't like their gnocchi though.
Tasty dishes, as always. It was quite busy this Monday evening. All the specials tonight were appealing and it was difficult to choose, but I settled on the veal parmesan. Good choice. The soup special was a creamy vegetable that was like a potage. Also a good choice. My wife enjoyed her lemon piccata and our dining partners enjoyed the chicken parmesan and the house veal scalopini.
Great meals
Had the mixed seafood pasta dish, had it for takeout and was impressed by the look, taste and size when I got it home 5 minutes later, unfortunately for me 2 hours after consuming the meal I had horrible stomach pains and was nice and friendly with my toilet for awhile afterwards. Maybe it was the shellfish or maybe the prawns? I was very let down by this due to the fact this place has such high reviews and people tend to boast about it, maybe it was my fault for ordering seafood as a first dish experience but regardless be wary of the seafood dishes they serve here, you might have to experience your meal twice like I did...
My pasta was pipping hot exactly how it should be when it's cooked fresh and straight to the table. My biggest pet peeve is having lukewarm food when it's supposed to be hot. Family oriented, homestyle restaurant, relaxed with good service. Prices are similar to chain restaurants so why not choose an independent restautant.
Covid barriers, respectful and professional, family operated from front to back. L' Artista is one of my favorite authentic Italian go to's. Quaint, personal and peaceful environment. Exceptional service and inviting atmosphere for local Italian flavors. Priced well for this personalized family owned and operated getaway. My favorites start with the Prawn Piccanti and a complementary basket of warm bread for dipping, to be followed by the Veal Piccata and paired with the Burrowing Owl Merlot. Love this place and the special feeling of everything it offers. If you have not experienced it, I would recommend taking a teaser visit to learn what your missing out on and treat yourself.
Good Italian food. Enjoyed the tortilleni and their canoli. Very good service with the staff having a lot of pride in their food.
Great food always consistent. Family owned for 20 years I heard. Wait staff very friendly and knowledgeable of menu. Dated decor but gives it it's charm I think. Recommend it and will be back. I had 2 specials capresee salad to start then veal marsala with mushroom risotto side. My partner had prawn piccanti to start and homemade Cannaloni special. All excellent flavour. With wine and desserts homemade tiramisu and chocolate mousse. Was great.
Service
Restricted take out menu was disappointing, although they did try to accommodate our requests, the lack of lamb was a big disappointment. Damn COVID! We look forward to dining in again soon.
Traditional Italian great for Carbonara
Not bad Italian food for Vancouver. Certainly not Chicago, New York or Sicily.
Chef needs to learn how to make carbonara and not scrambled egg pasta.
Awesome food great service
Very overrated place. It has nice interior, music and service however the food is pretty bland and mediocre. Also the service is pretty slow even when the restaurant is almost empty. So if you’re not coming for food but have a nice conversation mostly, you gonna like it.
Awesome food, service and atmosphere!
Had a table for 7 on Sunday evening and everything was great !!...Was personally my first time here and will be back as the food ( Lasagna ) that I had was great and the server was very attentive ! ...Thanks for a great dinner out ! :)
Great food and service