Poor Italian Ristorante

Name: Poor Italian Ristorante
Address: 3296 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5M 1B8
Telephone: (604) 251-1122
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (507)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

3296 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 1B8

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly

Poor Italian Trattoria & Ristorante serves Vancouver, British Columbia. Poor Italian aims to make authentic and affordable plates of Italian cuisine that would be at home in a fine-dining restaurant. All pastas are hand cut and made to order in house. Additionally, all meats, vegetables and fruits are sourced from local suppliers to ensure freshness. At Poor Italian, diners are continually treated to new surprises from its rotating seasonal menu. All the dishes are bright, vibrant and reminiscent of southern Italy. Popular items include the jumbo scallops with limoncello demi-glace, as well as the roasted sablefish, which is seasoned with Mediterranean salsa, sea salt and lemon. The portions are filling, but diners should save room for dessert, because Poor Italian is well-known for the Sicilian cannoli on its dessert menu.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closed Mondays
Phone number
(604) 251-1122
Website
http://www.pooritalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Happy to host your private functions Tuesdays thru Sundays. Seating capacity up to 95 guests and up to 120 with our outdoor patio on warm summer days. Available for buy-outs and we are able to provide food for pick up anytime during normal operating hours.
Private party facilities
Catering & Special events are always welcome at Poor Italian. Call in to learn more about our event packages & catering.

Location
3296 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 1B8
Neighborhood
Hastings / Sunrise
Cross street
Rupert
Parking details
Valet parking is offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Always free parking in our private lot. If the lot is full, you'll find ample free parking along Rupert Street.
Public transit
Rupert Street is a major bus route
Entertainment
We have an eclectic selection of music including classic cool jazz featuring Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and more! Sometimes, we even swing a little with Frank Sinatra. Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti are also known to softly serenade the dining room with favourite arias by famous Italian composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and more!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tagliere di SalumiCA$18.00
Assorted cold cuts & Italian cheese
Carpaccio di ManzoCA$18.00
Beef tenderloin, crispy capers, asiago cheese, baby arugula in a black truffle dressing
Calamari e CarciofiCA$16.00
Grilled calamari served with roasted artichoke hearts
Cozze MarinaraCA$15.00
Steamed mussels in an aromatic tomato broth
Gamberoni fra DiavoloCA$15.00
Spicy prawns sautéed with white wine & herbs

Zuppe

Soup of the day
Ask your server
Raviolini in BrodoCA$9.00
Braised beef stuffed pasta in a beef broth

L Insalate

Insalata CesareCA$9.00
Signature traditional caesar dressing
Insalata di Radicchio & ArugulaCA$10.00
Italian red endive & arugula with balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata CapreseCA$15.00
Fior di latte mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil

Il Primo

Tagliolini Zucchine e GamberettiCA$22.00
Homemade egg thin noodles, with baby zucchini & baby shrimps. Garlic, fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi Pomodoro e BasilicoCA$20.00
Homemade potato dumplings in a fresh tomato and basil sauce
Linguine alle VongoleCA$18.00
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Paccheri con SalsicciaCA$20.00
House made pasta, spicy sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil & sundried tomatoes
Lasagna al FornoCA$20.00
Layers of pasta sheets with ground beef, béchamel & tomato sauce baked in the over
Tortelloni Pancetta e PiselliCA$19.00
Stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano, pecorino & mascarpone cheese topped with smoked pancetta & peas
Bucatini AmatricianaCA$19.00
Pan seared guanciale, onions, & fillet san marzano tomatoes
Linguine al PestoCA$19.00
Pine nuts, basil, romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti alla ChitarraCA$17.00
Square shaped noodle in a fresh tomatoes & basil sauce
Rigatoni PrimaveraCA$18.00
Daily medley of fresh vegetables with garlic & olive oil
Risotto del Giorno
Daily risotto, please ask your server for today's special & price

Il Piatto Forte

Catch Of The Day
Please ask your server for today's special
Piccata di VitelloCA$24.00
Milk fed veal scaloppine in a lemon, caper sauce
Pollo al MarsalaCA$24.00
Grilled chicken breast with marsala wine
Costoletta di Vitello EmilianaCA$30.00
Breaded, pan fried veal chop, topped with parmesan cheese and prosciutto
Melenzane alla ParmigianaCA$22.00
Baked layers of eggplant, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano in a tomato, basil sauce
Carré d'AgnelloCA$32.00
Roasted rack of lamb marinated with garlic, rosemary & fresh mint
Tagliata di ManzoCA$32.00
8oz grilled New York steak
Cotoletta di Maiale MilaneseCA$26.00
6oz pork chop, breaded and pan fried

What 507 people are saying

Poor Italian Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
0.2Value

Noise • Moderate

507 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia44 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Incredible Veal Marsala, great portion size and no issue with substituting potatoes to linguini with fresh pesto!! Loved it.
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DMac
Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The flavours are excellent, good mix of vegetables included with the mains, Pasta starter was delicious, homemade nice light pasta, superb sauce.
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BertonD
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, service is great! Well presented, tasty, Tirasimu was excellent also, will be back to try more food and desert. Well done !
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the complaints that I had read is that the service is poor, but we had good service that night -- at the very least you do not feel uncomfortable. I ordered a carpaccio, ousobucco, and a tiramisu, and they are all good and fresh; carpaccio is made with tender tenderloin with enough greens and Parmesan cheese, the ousobucco is served with a delicious risotto. My mom enjoyed her veal scallopini with marsala sauce as well as the grilled veggies side dish, while my dad had a bowl of delicious mussel (they are fresh and big) and the daily risotto. That being said, taste is subjective, and here are some that may turn people off: 1) some people may not like the greens on carpaccio 2) the risotto is too rich for my father 3) my mom like that the grilled veggies is flavorful without using much salt. I know one of my friend hate that because she dislike the veggies flavor But for me, the experience and taste is better than some other restaurant in the city, including a famous steakhouse. Highly recommended.
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Anna
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed in our Valentine's Day experience at the Poor Italian. First, we arrived on time for our reservation but were seated in a horrible location right by the dishes. This resulted in us constantly dealing with wait staff moving around us. When we were seated we asked if we could possibly move to a less busy area and were told 'no' as the restaurant was fully booked. However, throughout the evening there were multiple vacant seats in the more desirable areas of the restaurant. We were told that this was because there were many cancellations. We simply did not understand why the restaurant wouldn't fill their more desirable seats first to begin with. We were also disappointed with the waiting staff. The staff seemed very unhappy. There was a set menu for the evening. We felt that for the amount and quality of the food the price was too high. The food came in small portions and wasn't very good. I have been to the poor Italian once before and was very happy with the food and experience. I chose the poor Italian for my Valentine's Day dinner and was sadly very disappointed with the overall experience. I feel upset that I chose to spend my Valentine's Day evening in the restaurant.
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Denny
Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was GREAT service, drinks, and of course the food was outstanding, need I say more.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience, amazing food and great company. Our evening at the Poor Italian was a just spectacular. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Poor Italian for a wonderful night out.
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zeero VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia25 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal. The service was prompt and the ambience was nice.
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LindaM
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has a warm, friendly atmosphere with great service and yet still feels high-end. The owner is on site, which is always a nice touch and is willing to respond to any requests. The food is excellent, and purely Italian in its preparation. On the slightly negative side, I did find the wine on the pricey side and believe that they could offer good choices at a less expensive price with a little research. And, while they promote one of their desserts as similar to spumoni ice-cream, I missed having the purely traditional dessert. It is definitely a favourite place to eat, however, and will return often.
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yukimiii
Vancouver / British Columbia20 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a wonderful dine out dinner. The owner was very friendly. My Caprese salad and Ling Cod were wonderful. The house special tiramisu was most delicious. Great for families. It was my brother's birthday and he had the creme brûlée. Everything was delicious.
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Poor Italian Ristorante is rated 4 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

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3296 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 1B8

Additional information

Cross street
Rupert
Neighborhood
Hastings / Sunrise
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closed Mondays
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Always free parking in our private lot. If the lot is full, you'll find ample free parking along Rupert Street.
Public transit
Rupert Street is a major bus route
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We have an eclectic selection of music including classic cool jazz featuring Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and more! Sometimes, we even swing a little with Frank Sinatra. Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti are also known to softly serenade the dining room with favourite arias by famous Italian composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and more!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pooritalian.com/
Phone number
(604) 251-1122
Catering
Happy to host your private functions Tuesdays thru Sundays. Seating capacity up to 95 guests and up to 120 with our outdoor patio on warm summer days. Available for buy-outs and we are able to provide food for pick up anytime during normal operating hours.
Private party facilities
Catering & Special events are always welcome at Poor Italian. Call in to learn more about our event packages & catering.

Poor Italian Ristorante

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Antipasti

Tagliere di SalumiCA$18.00

Carpaccio di ManzoCA$18.00

Calamari e CarciofiCA$16.00

Cozze MarinaraCA$15.00

Gamberoni fra DiavoloCA$15.00

Zuppe

Soup of the day

Raviolini in BrodoCA$9.00

L Insalate

Insalata CesareCA$9.00

Insalata di Radicchio & ArugulaCA$10.00

Insalata CapreseCA$15.00

Il Primo

Tagliolini Zucchine e GamberettiCA$22.00

Gnocchi Pomodoro e BasilicoCA$20.00

Linguine alle VongoleCA$18.00

Paccheri con SalsicciaCA$20.00

Lasagna al FornoCA$20.00

Tortelloni Pancetta e PiselliCA$19.00

Bucatini AmatricianaCA$19.00

Linguine al PestoCA$19.00

Spaghetti alla ChitarraCA$17.00

Rigatoni PrimaveraCA$18.00

Risotto del Giorno

Il Piatto Forte

Catch Of The Day

Piccata di VitelloCA$24.00

Pollo al MarsalaCA$24.00

Costoletta di Vitello EmilianaCA$30.00

Melenzane alla ParmigianaCA$22.00

Carré d'AgnelloCA$32.00

Tagliata di ManzoCA$32.00

Cotoletta di Maiale MilaneseCA$26.00

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