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Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC

Arriva Ristorante

4.1
4.1
399 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
“The Drive” has evolved into an eclectic mix of new and old lifestyles while retaining its flavor as the “Little Italy” district of Greater Vancouver. After 34 years in business Arriva has become a Landmark on Commercial Drive and continues to satisfy palates from all over the world. Owner Paolo Frau provides a relaxed, homey atmosphere, where customers can enjoy sumptuous, authentic Italian cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients and traddtional Italian cooking all dishes are prepared fresh daily on the premises including the Gnocchi, sausages, pancetta, sauces, bread and desserts. Arriva goes that extra mile for those customers with special dietary needs and offers whole wheat pasta, a wide selection of vegetarian pasta dishes and gluten free choices. Arriva offers a extensive selection of Italian and International wines to complement every meal making Arriva the restaurant of choice for those seeking a traditional Italian environment with great food and outstanding service!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 251-1177
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Let the Arriva staff professionally manage your special event whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement party, reunion or corporate function. Arriva has a private function room that will accommodate groups of up to 25 persons. The restaurant is configured in such a way that large open areas can also be reserved for groups exceeding 25 persons. Please contact us for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Commercial Drive
  • Cross street
    Graveley
  • Parking details
    We have limited parking available on the property. Contact the restaurant for parking directions. Street pay parking also available. Underground paid parking also available within 1/2 a block at Mercato Mall.
  • Public transit
    Multiple Bus stops along commercial. Closest is near Graveley.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

399 Reviews
  1. Danuta and Darek

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arriva was a great experience! A very nice, attentive waiter, gave us all the info we needed and the time to enjoy conversation, even after we are done with our desert. Food was really good. And their tiramisu is outstanding! Apparently made by owner's wife, so delicate, not heavy at all. The ambiance was very nice. Highly recommend!

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  2. Heinz

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and authentic Italian food. Attentive and friendly service. Wine rather expensive.

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  3. Marek

    Vancouver

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome dinner for my partners birthday. The staff are always friendly and very knowledgable about wine a great experience all around.

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  4. nico

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in Vancouver, food was not good especially compared to the price and also 12 mussels for a 20$ appetizer, what a joke, portions for an appetizer pasta compared to a main, appetizer seemed bigger which was cheaper… and the saffron rice that comes with the ossobucco milanese was the worst I’ve ever had

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  5. JeffP

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant experience! It was a delight to be served by a completely professional team. Not just the server, who was amazing, but everyone was superb. The industry has been watered down over the years but not here. Fantastic! The food was terrific and the atmosphere, perfect! Outstanding!

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  6. DonnaB

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arriva is one of our favourite restaurants. The food and service are always great. We highly recommend it!

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  7. GordL

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite dining destinations. Food is great and the service is equally fantastic. Prices have followed suit with the rest of the industry but still a great spot for both special occasions and ‘just because’…

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good foods. Lots of options on menu and specials are always good too

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  9. Operabuffet

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Staff were friendly, the food quality was good, but I found the service to be very slow, from ordering it took more than 20-30 mins for our food to be delivered, the restaurant wasn’t even full.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent place Good authentic Italian food and good ambiance I will go there again

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Arriva Ristorante is rated 4.1 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Arriva Ristorante

1537 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L3Y1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Graveley
  • Neighborhood
    Commercial Drive
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have limited parking available on the property. Contact the restaurant for parking directions. Street pay parking also available. Underground paid parking also available within 1/2 a block at Mercato Mall.
  • Public transit
    Multiple Bus stops along commercial. Closest is near Graveley.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 251-1177
  • Private party facilities
    Let the Arriva staff professionally manage your special event whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement party, reunion or corporate function. Arriva has a private function room that will accommodate groups of up to 25 persons. The restaurant is configured in such a way that large open areas can also be reserved for groups exceeding 25 persons. Please contact us for details.
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