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La Bussola Restaurant, Kelowna, BC

La Bussola Restaurant

4.9 (928)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
1451 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 9 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 928 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Romantic

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Italian

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Best Food

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Great for fine wines

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Romantic

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Good for special occasions

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bussola Restaurant is celebrated for its "outstanding" Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Lauretta, offering "fabulous" dishes with "subtle flavours" and "exquisite attention to detail." Guests praise the "amazing" service, "great" wine selection, and intimate ambiance. It's a "perfect spot" for special occasions and consistently delivers an "exceptional dining experience."
928 Reviews

  1. Neil

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have an excellent meal at La Bussola but this meal had Lauretta at the top of her game. Attentive service and nice atmosphere.

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  2. Jim

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service to the table was slower than I would expect. Drink delivery. Good delivery etc.

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  3. Russell

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So I go all the way from Europe to Canada to get some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. All home made with care and attention. Subtle flavours, decent portions but not overbearing and exquisite attention to detail in the plating up. It was almost a shame to stick a fork in it. Glad I did though.... A great knowledge of wine pairing without being over pretentious and the table service was spot on. Huge compliments to the chef though, she is outstanding and deserves applause.

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  4. Deb

    Vancouver / British Columbia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem of a restaurant! Four of us enjoyed this decades long, family owned, charming, dining experience. The bison ragu, the salmon, the prawn pasta.....all were sublime. Cannot recommend La Bussola more

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  5. Rocco

    Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wine and service. Consistently for 51 years.

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  6. Toby

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A iconic Kelowna restaurant that never fails to deliver quality food, great service and one of the best wine lists in the city. Amazing experience.

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  7. Sabrina VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had date night and it was perfect!! The food and drink selection is great. We loved everything we tried and the service was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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  8. Mona

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Bussola is our favourite restaurant. The food is nothing short of fabulous every single time. Chef Loretta is so skilled at bringing the taste of Italy to my plate. It is a fine dining experience and the perfect spot for any special occasion. Michael the somalier is there to see that your wine pairing is right for you. All the staff are amazing, friendly and watching to see what you need. It is my go to happy place.

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  9. Theresa

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lauretta’s fabulous cooking, excellent service and nice quiet room is what makes this our family favourite

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  10. Holly

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Bussola is an exceptional restaurant. The food is excellent with an awesome presentation. I would highly recommend it.

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FAQs

La Bussola Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 928 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 9 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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