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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Chinatown

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A photo of Sing Sing Commercial Drive restaurant
4.4
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Commercial Drive
Booked 6 times today
Sing Sing Commerical Drive is a beer bar specializing in local craft beer and cocktail expressions paired with pho, pizza and other creature comforts. Rounding out its Vietnamese noodle bowls are tasty handhelds, mains, and shareables, some with clever Southeast Asian influence.
A photo of Bombay Kitchen + Bar - Commercial Drive restaurant
4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Commercial Drive
Booked 1 time today
Bombay Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant Indian restaurant on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, offering a diverse menu of traditional and contemporary dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passionate chefs create authentic flavors that will delight your taste buds. Step inside and experience our warm atmosphere with modern decor and comfortable seating, where our friendly staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Begin your culinary journey with our popular appetizers like Samosa Chat, a crispy samosa with channa, yogurt, and chutneys, or try our unique Honey Chilli Fries for a flavorful twist. For the main course, enjoy a variety of options including the crowd-pleasing Chicken Tikka Masala and rich Butter Chicken. We also offer vegetarian and vegan dishes, such as our Dal Bombay, a black lentil dish slow-cooked with tomato and aromatic spices. Join us for a taste of India!
A photo of Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3765)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Yaletown
Booked 21 times today
Modern Italian cooking emphasizing quality and value. Lupo Restaurant located at the entrance to Vancouver’s famous Yaletown area. Theatres, Concert and sporting venues all within a short walk.Now open for Take Away Dining
A photo of Dockside Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3936)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Granville Island
Booked 36 times today
Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore.The open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows, while the lounge offers warm intimate surroundings for evening cocktails. The award-winning seasonal patio (patio closed October to March) catches sunlight from morning to afternoon and is an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek.Whether dining inside or outside the views are stunning!
A photo of Sula Indian Restaurant - Commercial Drive restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(101)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Commercial Drive
Booked 1 time today
Since 2010, Sula has received numerous awards for it’s unique decor, traditional Indian preparations, Mughal inspired tandoori meat & vegetables in a warm indoor garden style seating
A photo of The Lunch Lady restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1121)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive
Booked 57 times today
Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!
A photo of Pepino's Spaghetti House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1545)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Commercial Drive
Booked 54 times today
Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
A photo of Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar Gastown restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1011)
Price: Moderate
• International • Gastown
Booked 11 times today
Every day funk is what going Rogue is all about. Crazy tall light fixtures and walls that glow set against sand-blasted brick and well-worn hardwood floors. Menu-wise, going Rogue means doing things in the kitchen others said couldn’t be done. Like a completely fresh burger served medium-rare to make it the juiciest and best tasting in town. Or corn-dogs your not supposed to want but secretly crave. Going Rogue means your horizons are greater than the “usual suspects” of chain restaurants. Rogue gives it’s customer an eclectic enough offering of food and surroundings, that they can feel and be themselves. You can go Rogue when you’re slumming, you can go Rogue when you need to impress. You can go Rogue with a date, your mates or with your boss. Best of all, you can afford to go Rogue every day of the week. Need a stiff drink and tasty meal to get you through your daily grind and have enough left over to do it all again tomorrow? Go Rogue.
A photo of Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(692)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fairview
Booked 8 times today
Novo Italian is a chef-driven trattoria in the heart of Kitsilano, featuring fresh pasta, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and a seasonal focus on farm-to-table dining expertly prepared by head chef Randy and his team. Our newly renovated dining room and bar takes inspiration from the Italo-Mid Century movement of 1960's Rome, featuring an intimate yet convivial dining atmosphere with walnut-clad walls and hand-blown Bocci light fixtures. Enjoy an Aperol Spritz or Peroni at our bar or on our patio pre or apres theatre. We welcome all for as long as one wishes to stay. Enjoy our classics like the Pappardelle Bolognese, wood-fired Gorgonzola Rocket Pizza as well as a plethora of seasonal share plates. Novo Italian is also happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, with several vegetarian, gluten free and protein forward dishes prepared in an authentic manner. Please call us to inquire for long-table parties up to 30 people.
A photo of Fable Diner restaurant
4.5
Awesome(323)
Price: Moderate
• Canadian • Mount Pleasant
Booked 6 times today
Fable Diner offers clean, safe Dine-out, Dine-in and Delivery options for our guests. The restaurant has been configured to ensure the health & safety for our staff and guestsBrunches return to Fable Diner with exciting new concepts for both Saturday & Sunday offering pre-ordered reserved seating. Book early before they sell out. Fable Diner -A leading edge diner concept serving great food made with integrity and skill served in a clean family friendly atmosphere. Food Network’s Fable Diners Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri episode can be seen online. Season 29, Episode 17

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Chinatown

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Chinatown, Vancouver, with restaurants that are genuinely "worth the drive." This vibrant locale serves up a diverse array of dining experiences that cater to every palate, all while maintaining a deep connection to the rich cultural tapestry of the area. From innovative takes on traditional Asian cuisines to contemporary dining that pushes culinary boundaries, each establishment provides a unique flavor profile that reflects the historical and modern influences of Chinatown. These restaurants not only pride themselves on their exceptional culinary skills but also on creating inviting atmospheres where every meal is a memorable experience. The dining scene in Chinatown, Vancouver, is characterized by its eclectic mix of old and new, offering food lovers an adventurous exploration of tastes. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these dining spots provide top-notch service, ensuring a satisfying and delightful visit. Indulge in a culinary journey that promises not just a meal, but an enriching experience that's definitely worth the drive.

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