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La Bussola Restaurant, Kelowna, BC

La Bussola Restaurant

4.5 (920)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
La Bussola has been serving Kelowna since 1974 and is proud to boast the largest wine selection in the Okanagan today. La Bussola is owned and operated by the Coccaro family; Lauretta Coccaro the chef & owner operates the restaurant with her son Luigi Coccaro. The restaurant's menu changes seasonally using local and/or handmade ingredients wherever possible, and includes rotating classic dishes from the original menu from when La Bussola opened 43 years ago.

We warmly welcome you to dine with us in our home at La Bussola!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 763-3110
  • Website
    http://www.labussolarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lauretta Coccaro
  • Private party facilities
    La Bussola is the perfect venue for private parties looking for a upscale dining room. We are able to cater to buy outs, for these please contact Stephanie Penikett at 250-763-3110 or email at stephanie@coccarogroup.com
  • Location
    1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3
  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Cross street
    Between Bernard & Doyle
  • Parking details
    You are able to park across the street in front of the Museum after 5pm for free, their also is a Parkade located on Ellis street. La Bussola also has 6 private parking stalls in the back of the restaurant, for these please contact the restaurant at 250-763-3110.
  • Public transit
    Their is a bus station outside to the left of La Bussola.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

La Bussola Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 920 people are saying

La Bussola Restaurant 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Romantic

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bussola Restaurant in Kelowna is celebrated for its "fabulous" food and "outstanding" service. Diners praise the "intimate atmosphere" and "excellent wine list" featuring Okanagan options. Signature dishes like lamb and veal Marsala receive high marks, while the "professional, friendly" staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

920 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to La Bussola. It is always a wonderful meal and experience. Never been disappointed

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  2. Vern VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous as usual. Mike and Cody are true professionals.

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  3. Heather

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked dinner to celebrate a birthday. La Bussola did not disappoint. Our lamb was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The red wine pairing suggested was superb. The best dinner we've had in Kelowna in a long time. We'll be sure to return on a more regular basis.

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  4. Spencer

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter and entire experience was amazing! Me and my girlfriend celebrated our anniversary and we look forward to coming back again! Was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Thank you again so much :)

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  5. Rocco

    Vancouver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, the food, the ambiance and the wine were all outstanding.

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  6. cass

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room, attentive, knowledgeable staff. Superb food. A wonderful experience.

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  7. Cathy VIP

    Vancouver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous as always. Excellent and attentive service. Delicious food! Nowhere we would rather go. You don’t get ambiance or service like this anywhere else. Such consistent quality.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the intimate atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was awesome; classic entrees like risotto and veal Marsala, delish! I recommend La Bussola and enjoy!

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  9. Isaac

    Vancouver9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and very observant staff. Food is good, nice ambient for a good chat with colleagues

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  10. Lane VIP

    Hawaii25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. We highly recommend this to anyone.

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FAQs

La Bussola Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Okanagan / Wine Country
  5. Kelowna

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for La Bussola Restaurant

1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Bernard & Doyle
  • Neighborhood
    Kelowna
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    You are able to park across the street in front of the Museum after 5pm for free, their also is a Parkade located on Ellis street. La Bussola also has 6 private parking stalls in the back of the restaurant, for these please contact the restaurant at 250-763-3110.
  • Public transit
    Their is a bus station outside to the left of La Bussola.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lauretta Coccaro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.labussolarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (250) 763-3110
  • Private party facilities
    La Bussola is the perfect venue for private parties looking for a upscale dining room. We are able to cater to buy outs, for these please contact Stephanie Penikett at 250-763-3110 or email at stephanie@coccarogroup.com

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