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Elio Volpe, Vancouver, BC

Elio Volpe

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4.8
4.8
114 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1T4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Taking cues from Italy’s storied south, with its famed coasts and islands, rich history, and relaxed lifestyle, Elio Volpe celebrates the best ingredients from the Pacific Northwest as inspired by il Mezzogiorno — the ancient seafaring term for the wind from the south, now colloquially used to describe that part of the country. Above all else, Elio, like its cousin Savio Volpe, celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!

Reservations are available for dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm every night, and for brunch on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We do our best to accommodate special requests but are unable to guarantee requests for specific tables.

We look forward to breaking bread with you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alan Tam
  • Neighborhood
    Fairview
  • Cross street
    Cambie Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 114 people are saying

Elio Volpe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Italian

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver

    Italian

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elio Volpe offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the creative brunch options and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant's "lovely ambiance" and "attentive staff" enhance the overall experience. Despite occasional service delays, patrons continually praise the "amazing food" and welcoming environment, ensuring many return visits.

114 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Beautiful decor and delicious cocktails.

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  2. Susan

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pepperoni Pizza, endive salad, side potatoes, branzini, pastas, all delicious and memorable

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  3. Michael VIP

    Vancouver30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the a la familia menu, chefs choice. Each course was excellent accompanied by a nice Chianti and finished with tasty desserts. Alex our server was awesome and timing of each dish was perfecto. We’ll be back soon.

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  4. David VIP

    Edmonton17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While the service is good form the staff that we encountered, the food was sadly disappointing. We went for lunch as a group of 6 and everyone had something different. The margarita pizza has bland sauce that just tastes like tomato paste, the sausage patties are so over powering. Everyone who had the potatoes found them to be so over salted they where un edible. The scrambles egg dish was cold and awful. As mentioned, the service is good, but wont go back because the food is not.

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  5. rosena

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had brunch today and was blown away! The fried chicken and waffles if excellent!

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  6. Patti VIP

    Palm Springs63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Extraordinary brunch. Fabulous setting, delightful server. Wonderful from start to finish. Will experience this wonderful restaurant again.

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  7. Abby

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely place!! The food was very good too. Best part is you can make reso for brunch!

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  8. Alborz

    Vancouver2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The good: The pizza and pasta were both delicious. The ambiance was nice and inviting. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The not-so-good: Even though we had a reservation, we had to stand for about 20 minutes before being seated. They did offer us some sparkling wine while we waited, which was a nice gesture. We decided to continue with the sparkling wine, but the portion was disappointingly small for the price. While our waiter was friendly, he automatically assumed we wanted the larger (and more expensive) pasta portion without asking, which felt a bit pushy. Overall, it felt like this branch is leaning heavily on the good reputation of the other locations. With a much larger seating capacity, it seems more focused on business and turnover than on delivering the same detailed dining experience. The staff seemed stressed and rushed, and even the menu reflected a lack of care — half of the pizza section was misaligned and messy. In short, the food was good, but the overall experience didn’t live up to what we’ve come to expect from the brand.

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  9. Kelly

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. The ambiance is fantastic and a great experience overall.

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  10. Stephanie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my birthday, and they gave me a nice card when I sat down! The servers are so attentive and kind. They really knew the menu and the food came out very quickly. My family and I liked all the food, but we loved the lamb gnocchi the most.

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Elio Volpe is rated 4.8 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today
Google Map for Elio Volpe

540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1T4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cambie Street
  • Neighborhood
    Fairview
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alan Tam
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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