Signage is down and so is its website, it looks like Don Francesco Ristorante has quietly closed its doors at Waterfront Centre in Vancouver.

The 909 W Cordova Street Italian eatery took over that space from Hapa Izakaya back in 2018.

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Don Francesco Ristorante opened in this location under new ownership in fall 2018.

The Francesco’s brand, name, and menu were purchased by a former employee of the original restaurant which operated on Burrard Street since 2002.

Dished Vancouver reached out to Don Francesco Ristorante for a reason for closing but didn’t hear back at the time of publishing.