Longtime Vancouver pizza restaurant suddenly closes after 10+ years
The list of Vancouver restaurant closures continues to grow with the sad news that Pizzeria Barbarella has shuttered its business.
The East Vancouver pizza destination posted the news on social media over the weekend, just one day before its last day of service on Sunday, March 2. It had been open at 654 East Broadway for over a decade.
While the news was heartbreaking for longtime customers, the owners shared nothing but gratitude for its loyal community.
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“Huge thanks to our loyal customers, our wonderful suppliers, and to our truly awesome staff,” said Pizzeria Barbarella in a post on Instagram and Facebook. “Despite the lack of financial success, Barbarella has always been a very special place because of all of you, and it’s been an honour to be part of the community.
“We’re proud to have hosted many celebratory dinners, date nights, birthday parties, and so on, and to have been able to feed you on those rainy and gross nights when you just didn’t want to cook and craved some great pizza and drinks in a cozy and friendly place.”
The rustic East Vancouver pizzeria served a mix of starters, pizzas, and drinks. Children could enjoy a tasty slice of pizza alongside their choice of juice or milk and a delicious chocolate mousse dessert. Adults, on the other hand, could choose from a selection of rotating craft beers, as well as prosecco and cider on tap.
The spot also boasted some out-of-this-world pizza like the funghi or miele piccante, packed with grana padano and chili-infused honey.
Pizzeria Barbarella
Fans shared messages of thanks to Pizzeria Barbarella and disappointment in the news on social media.
“So sad to hear this, a huge blow to the neighbourhood! We will miss our friendly pizza neighbours,” said Catoro Pets.
“Sad news for today, thank you for being part of our lives,” added another commenter. “The memories are still here and always will be.”
Pizzeria Barbarella signed off its closure announcement by thanking its staff for their passion and joy.
Pizzeria Barbarella
“It’s also a delight knowing that there are several kids around the world born to parents who met while working together at Barbarella,” said the pizzeria. “(For those former staff who met their significant other at Barbarella but have not had kids yet, no pressure. Do what’s right for you).”
“We’re glad to have been able to foster a workplace where people got along and could be themselves, and got to use their talent and creativity to sling the city’s best pizzas.”
Will you miss this pizzeria? Let us know in the comments.
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With files from Dished Staff