Best Italian Restaurants in New Westminster

Food at Elio Volpe is fantastic as always. We ordered the seafood fritti misto which has a light fluffy batter outside and delicate seafood inside, and eats like the best of tempura. Yum! We picked the primavera pizza and the thin crust pizza is utterly delicious! We chose two pasta, the Mafaldine and the Calabreselli. The fresh house made pasta were deeply flavorful, cooked al dente and not oversauced. They’re among the best pasta in town! Service is attentive but not intrusive. The noise level is still high despite being given a nice table in front of the kitchen. Overall, it’s a hugely satisfying dinner with great food and superb service!

We had a phenomenal experience celebrating a special birthday. Our server Nate was exceptional and truly made us feel well taken care of. We dined ‘alla famiglia’ and all of the dishes were delicious and well-balanced across the meal. Our top three were definitely the Northern Gold striploin, elk tartare, and the canestri with pork cheek. It’s absolutely on the top of the list of places to return!

Nightingale has always been one of my favourites and for this reservation they really held the standard that I’m used to. And my date had a great time. Thank you we’ll be back soon.

Absolutely loved the caramelized mushroom pasta and the rigatoni both were delicious. We also tried the garlic bread as an appetizer, which was excellent, and the tiramisu was truly worth saving room for! The ambiance is very cozy and intimate, although the seating is quite close together, so it can get a little difficult to have a conversation. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet and spacious, this may not be the ideal spot. But if great food is the priority, it’s definitely worth a visit!