16 recently opened Vancouver restaurants we can't wait to try
Vancouver’s restaurant scene is constantly evolving, and this month we got plenty of new eateries that have opened their doors.
So, to help refresh your memory on all the exciting places that have opened up, we’ve compiled some of the most notable openings into one list.
Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable 16-course tasting menu or your next favourite lunch spot, this list has got you covered. Keep on reading to see all the new restaurants that recently opened in Vancouver.
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Haisan
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Chef Steven Che, the same chef behind one of Vancouver’s top pizzerias, Just Pizza, just opened the doors to Haisan this fall. The restaurant features a sixteen-course menu that’s shaped by Steven’s training in renowned kitchens across the globe.
“Our menu is Chinese Pacific Northwest — one point of view, cooked the way I already think about food,” said Che. “Haisan cooks for the families who’ve lived this integration for generations, and for anyone curious what it becomes at this level of craft.”
The menu is designed to bring together childhood flavours that Che grew up loving, while also showcasing the ingredients that our coast has to offer.
Address:Â 2892 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
The Moon
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The Moon is split into two distinct areas: a bar and a dining room separated by a thick curtain. In the 27-seat dining room, the kitchen sits fully open in the centre of the room. Guests will have the option to enjoy a seasonally evolving Ă la carte menu, or leave their meal up to the kitchen to curate a multi-course selection of dishes. As for the bar, it offers an intimate space made for dropping in that is intended to be a contemporary take on the classic martini bar. Martinis anchor the drink program, with The Moon offering the classics alongside rotating variations. There will also be other signature cocktails and spirit-free drinks to round out the list, alongside bar snacks that draw on seasonal ingredients.
Address:Â 59 Powell St., Vancouver
Rosalia Osteria
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Rosalia Osteria was named in honour of Dom and Frank Morra’s grandmother and acts as a love letter to the Sunday dinners that shaped their childhood. You may recognize the brothers from their other popular Vancouver brands like Via Tevere, Dante Italian Sandwich, Don’t Argue Pizza, and Straight Outta Brooklyn.
Leading the kitchen at Rosalia Osteria is culinary director Phil Scarfone, a seasoned chef with over 20 years of experience spanning fine dining and rustic Italian cuisine. Scarfone has previously served as opening head chef at both Nightingale and Elio Volpe, and as culinary director of Banda Volpi. He was also a runner-up on Top Chef Canada Season 7.
At the heart of the menu, folks will find an exclusively fresh, house-made pasta program featuring classics like spaghetti, rigatoni, lasagna, and gnocchi, alongside weekly rotating specials. There will also be comfort classics like traditional lasagna and slow-cooked Sunday sugo, paired with a focused wine list and classic Italian cocktails.
Address:Â 1127 Mainland St., Vancouver
Creatures Coffee
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Strangel Fellows Brewing has undergone a full-scale relaunch, featuring a redesigned interior, a revamped menu, and a new cafe and coffee program dubbed Creatures Coffee.
The program, which was developed in collaboration with Home Island Coffee Partners, will feature espresso drinks, batch coffee, proper tea, and nitro cold brew, with rotating roasts served up in the new cafe space. There will also be fresh pastries on site courtesy of ExAnimo Baked Goods.
Creatures Coffee will also be bringing the first refillable coffee container program to Vancouver, offering premium coffee beans in a sustainable, refillable tin.
The cafe will be open from 7 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, while beer and food service begins at noon.
Address:Â 1345 Clark Dr., Vancouver
Pax Romana
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Pax Romana is making its long-awaited comeback, this time to Vancouver’s Little Italy, behind the IHG-owned Loula’s Taverna, with its own dedicated entryway in the alley at the corner of Commercial Drive and Graveley Street.
Folks will be able to find a signature list of cocktails here such as the Pax Negroni (aged rum, Campari, and medium cream sherry), Pax Martini (Sheringham gin, Tanqueray, rose vermouth, and fino sherry), and Pax Espresso Martini (brown butter fat washed dark rum, crème de cacao, Kailua, and espresso), in addition to a Mediterranean-focused seasonally inspired menu with items like Patatas Bravas (fingerling potatoes, bravas sauce, truffle Manchego, fried herbs, and aioli), Rabbit (Iberian farrotto, roasted acorn squash purée, sobrasada, Iberia cheese, oak-aged wine, kale chips, and smoked kelp), and Basque Cheesecake (rotating fruit soaked in spirits, sweetgrass syrup, apricots, rose Chantilly, milk crumble, and fried roses).
Address:Â 1608 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Linh Noodle Bar
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The folks behind Linh Cafe (which launched in 2014) have just opened the doors to their latest restaurant, one that aims to celebrate the “soulful essence of Vietnamese street and home cooking.”
Called Linh Noodle Bar, the new space has opened its doors in the former home of Michelin-recommended Bacaro, which closed its doors after five years this March.
On its website, Linh Noodle Bar writes that its menu highlights “fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional flavours, thoughtfully reinterpreted with balance, precision, and authenticity.”
Address:Â 1029 W. Cordova St., Vancouver
Chaiiwala Robson
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A new chai destination has hit Vancouver now that Chaiiwala has opened its latest outpost on Robson. In addition to chai, folks will be able to find a selection of breakfast items, Bombay sandwiches, samosas, and other street food classics.
“Whether you’re starting your day, meeting friends or looking for a quick bite on Robson Street, visit Chaiiwala of London Vancouver for bold flavours, great chai and a modern take on South Asian street-food culture,” wrote the cafe on its website.
Address:Â 1478 Robson St., Vancouver
Zumi Revolving Sushi Bar
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Zumi Revolving Sushi Bar is a new restaurant offering Vancouver a kaiten sushi experience, also known as conveyor belt sushi or sushi train.
The restaurant offers three different dining options for folks to enjoy. Of course, there will be the belt, which will feature seasonal dishes that customers can take as they pass and pay by plate.
“The belt is the shortest path from the cutting board to your chopsticks. Each plate leaves the chef’s hands and reaches your seat in under a minute, so nothing sits under glass and nothing waits for a ticket,” wrote the restaurant on its website.
There will also be 12 seats located right in front of the chefs, where guests can sit and order dishes that won’t be found on the belt. Thirdly, there is “Zumi To Go,” which will feature nigiri boxes and hand rolls.
Address:Â 1588 Alberni St., Vancouver
One More Scoop
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One More Scoop, a new ice cream shop by the same team behind Kits Beach Coffee, has just opened its doors steps away from Kitsilano Beach.
“We created One More Scoop because we love the simple ritual of going for ice cream. Walking to the beach with a cone. Stopping for a scoop after dinner. Bringing the kids for a sundae. Meeting a friend and deciding you have room for one more,” wrote One More Scoop on Instagram.
As for the reasoning behind its name, the team shared that it has to do with turning Vancouver’s typical rainy weather into “a little bit of magic.”
“On rainy days, guests who order a single or double scoop get one more scoop, on us,” wrote the shop.
Address:Â 1939 Cornwall Ave., Vancouver
Nat’s
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Folks who have grown up in and around Vancouver have most likely stepped into a White Spot more than once during their lifetime. The brand has been around for nearly a century at this point. Following the opening of White Spot, the team then debuted their quick-service Triple O’s location, making it that much more convenient to grab your favourite burgers.
But now, the team just opened a fresh concept in Metro Vancouver: Nat’s.
Located at the Langley Events Centre, Nat’s is designed as a neighbourhood clubhouse offering “quality classic food and drink, friendly all-star service, and a social bump-into-friends experience.”
“We’re serving up contemporary West Coast crowd-pleasers that are loved by hungry pre- and post-gamers and diners who crave quality eats,” writes Nat’s on its website.
Address: Langley Events Centre — 7888 200 St., Langley Twp
% Arabica — Oakridge Park
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Following the opening of its Richmond location last year, % Arabica has officially opened the doors to its first Vancouver location inside Oakridge Park.
This will be the cafe chain’s eighth location in Canada, and 247th location across the globe. It is also the chain’s first Vancouver proper location, though it had operated a pop-up inside Oakridge Park Gallery previously.
“Illuminated overlapping oak rings form its primary architectural vocabulary,” said Arabica in reference to the design of the new location. “The sequential wooden ribs generate a distinct geometric rhythm. Numerous framed cut‑outs keep the pavilion transparent; visitors and passers-by can observe baristas crafting coffee from multiple viewpoints around. Service flows of ordering, picking‑up, and back‑of‑house areas are elegantly woven together within this sculptural timber structure.”
The cafe also shared that the curved forms are meant to strike a “deliberate visual dialogue with the mall’s original fluted column capitals and fluid atrium sculptures.”
Address: Inside Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave. Unit 3590, Vancouver
Triple O’s — Science World
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After closing for renovations, Triple O’s at Science World opened its doors on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The eatery is now brighter and more welcoming for visitors, with the view of False Creek now front and centre for diners.
With the refreshed space comes an expanded menu, including bites like a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl, Southwest Chicken Salad, and more menu options for kids.
Address: Located in Science World — 1455 Quebec St. #55, Vancouver
Local Pizza — Granville
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A new pizzeria called Local Pizza has opened on the corner of Granville, previously occupied by Megabite Pizza.
“GRANVILLE STREET JUST GOT TASTIER. 🍕🔥 We’re bringing the LOCAL love to the heart of downtown Vancouver! Our doors are officially open. Your next favourite slice is waiting,” wrote the pizza chain on its Instagram.
Local Pizza currently operates 14 additional locations throughout B.C., including locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, and Duncan. On its website, it also has a Fraser Street location listed as “opening soon.”
On the menu, you can find a selection of classic pies in addition to offerings like Butter Chicken, Mexican Chicken Taco, and more.
Address:Â 1005 Granville St., Vancouver
Armani Caffe Vancouver
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While Armani might be better known as a clothing store, the brand has launched over 20 cafes and restaurants across the globe. This Vancouver location is actually the first-of-its-kind in Canada and is located in the northeast corner of the indoor mall.
Here, folks can expect to enjoy a selection of drinks and small bites. Think salads, pastries like the Chocolate Filled Cornetti and Vegan Almond Croissant, and a variety of Toasts with Bruschetta.
Classic coffee drinks are also on the menu, like your standard flat white and Italian cappuccino, in addition to specialty lattes like a Dulce De Leche Latte and Hojicha Black Sesame Latte. This location also serves beer and cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Espresso Martinis.
Address: Inside Oakridge Park — 650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Greyhound Tavern
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Vancouver-based Freehouse Collective (the same team behind popular spots Sing Sing, Lamplighter, and Clough Club) has launched a new pub concept in the former Browns Socialhouse in Brentwood called Greyhound Tavern. The space operates as an authentic English-style pub that descends into a low-lit lounge after dark.
As for the offerings, the bar is pouring cold draughts and cocktails, supported by a kitchen serving up steaks, fresh-shucked oysters, and other tavern staples. Think bites like Prawn Cocktails and Giant Onion Rings alongside house Spaghetti Bolognese and Fish and Chips.
Then, on weekend and holiday mornings, the menu will offer a brasserie-style brunch experience with options like Steak and Eggs, Benedicts, and Smoked Salmon Lox.
Address:Â 1908 Rosser Ave., Burnaby
Lee’s Donuts — Guildford Town Centre
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Softly opened on Oct. 31 at Guildford Town Centre, Lee’s Donuts latest location marked the debut of its new espresso beverage program.
This new location is operated by husband-and-wife franchise partners Monique and Rus Carlos, who also operate the Lee’s location at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley.
Here, folks can expect the full selection of Lee’s Donuts favourites, including its Honey Dip and classic Jelly doughnuts, in addition to the brand’s seasonal fall flavours like Pumpkin Cheesecake Crumble, Pumpkin Maple Crunch, Churro Apple Pie, and Salted Caramel, which will be available until Nov. 20.
Address:Â 10355 152 St., Unit 1178, Surrey