Top Best Italian Restaurants in North Vancouver

"CinCin Ristorante + Bar is based at the top of a winding terracotta stairway that leads upward from Robson Street and offers a warm and welcoming space in which to enjoy outstanding Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Featuring crisp white table linens, a lively kitchen, and a wood-fired oven that creates a warm glow, the restaurant serves an innovative menu of seasonal dishes prepared with well-sourced ingredients, such as homemade soups, fresh salads, small sharing plates, and hearty entrées. Acclaimed Chef Andrew Richardson creates the menus, which are accompanied by a hand-curated selection of craft cocktails, a renowned grappa collection, and an award-winning wine program."

"A post shared by CinCin Ristorante (@cincinristorante) on Dec 25, 2017 at 5:33pm PST. This Italian restaurant is known for its drool-worthy pasta and woodfired eats. Just climb the fairytale staircase and take a seat, because going to CinCin is always a dreamy foodie experience."

"A post shared by CinCin Ristorante (@cincinristorante) on Jan 7, 2019 at 1:59pm PST. This Italian restaurant is known for its drool-worthy pasta and woodfired eats. Just climb the fairytale staircase and take a seat, because going to CinCin is always a dreamy foodie experience."

"Cioppino’s is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants across Canada. Perhaps the most famous restaurant for light but fancy pasta dishes. It is noteworthy that « Pino », which is referred to as « Cuchina Natural », uses only the freshest ingredients, and prepares them in ways that allow their strong natural flavours to appear without adding animal fats and other heavy ingredients."

"Nicli Antica Pizzeria honours the culinary traditions from four generations of the Nicli family. Our menu highlights the season’s freshest, local ingredients alongside a robust beverage program. An experience at Nicli Antica Pizzeria will bring to mind the touchstones of Italian culture — family,...See more"

"Pizza Napoletana is lauded for its rustic simplicity, its traditional wood-fire cooking method and its celebration of Neapolitan ingredients. Our goal is to honour our family heritage and the tradition of pizza-making by serving up la vera pizza"

"If you don't have the money or time to jet off to Florence for a quick bite of authentic Italian pizza like the most of us, this pizza will make you think you have actually done so."

"Set just fifteen minutes’ drive to the west of town are the scenic and serene sands of Spanish Banks Beach. Lying alongside the shores of English Bay, it has an outstanding array of outdoor activities, as well as epic views over both the nearby coastline and Vancouver in the distance. Aside from lounging on the beach and swimming in the sea, visitors can play volleyball or soccer, and there are cycle paths, picnic areas and park benches dotted about."

"A favorite beach among Vancouverites, Spanish Banks stretches along the west coast of Vancouver, far from the hubbub of the city's urban beaches. Perfect for family barbecues, letting the dog run free (in designated zones), and taking long walks, this beloved beach is best in the morning and early afternoon when low tide lets you walk far out to sea. Map to Spanish Banks"

"Located on Northwest Marine Drive about 8 km west of downtown Vancouver, Spanish Banks is possibly the most beautiful sandy beaches in the area. The beach is sandwiched between Locarno Beach and the University of BC and a cycling/walking trail connects them. It has three distinct areas: east, west and extension."

"If you prefer simple over fancy and pretty over expensive then Jericho Beach is the best place to be at. Home to the annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the beach is very beautiful and suitable for swimming, windsurfing and sailing. But if you are not in the mood for an adventure then you can simply take a stroll or rejuvenate and indulge in some recreational activities such as volleyball and tennis and have the time of your life."

"Located just west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is a well-used sandy beach and grassy park in Vancouver. It's a great place for a picnic overlooking the water and watching sail boats in the waters of English Bay from the local Sailing Centre. The beach is named after Jeremiah Rogers who ran a logging camp… read more »"

"An activity-lover's idyll, Jericho is great if you just want to putter along the beach, clamber over driftwood and catch stunning views of downtown. It's popular with locals on summer evenings, so expect..."

"This is one place you're going to want to keep in the back of your mind the next time you find yourself drunk and ravenously hungry at 3 am downtown."

"Tried a chicken burger, chicken wraps and veggie wraps and they were all SO good. You can tell the quality is amazing and fresh. Would definitely eat her..."

"A post shared by Kozak Ukraïnian Bakery (@kozakukrainianfood). A popular destination for Ukrainian food and artisan bread, Kozak Ukraïnian Bakery, is officially opening a new Vancouver location. The local staple will be opening its third outpost in Gastown at 1 West Cordova Street sometime this spring."

"Move over fancy cupcakes and designer doughnuts – pies are making a comeback. A new generation of young bakers are shaking things up with fun shops and innovative flavours that will satisfy the most modern palate, and classic pie shops continue to deliver the quality that has kept them in business for decades. No matter what kind of pie you’re craving, here’s where to find the perfect slice."