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Vancouver’s restaurant scene is ever-changing with new concepts and ideas emerging to reinvigorate and excite food lovers. We’ve collected five notable recent openings to visit across a broad range of cuisines and neighbourhoods.
June: Located on Cambie Street, June is the new project from the people behind the internationally awarded Keefer Bar. Bringing stunning interior design together with a French brasserie-inspired menu and sophisticated cocktail program, June has been one of the city’s hottest reservations since opening with its signature Pasta for Rachel perhaps the most-photographed single dish in Vancouver.
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop: This long-standing Vancouver destination for authentic Mexican street-style tacos recently relocated to a bright, modern, two-storey space on Seymour Street by the Seabus Terminal. This casual stop offers a fast-paced counter-service experience and a menu featuring traditional recipes like carnitas and trompo de picaña, alongside regional specialties like burritas and a curated cocktail program which includes margaritas on tap.
Osetra Coastal Cuisine: Set as it is on the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver’s love affair with seafood runs deep. Osetra Coastal Cuisine on Georgia Street is a splurge-worthy destination which focuses on fresh, often raw, seafood showcased with precise craft and clean, crisp flavours. The menu highlights sustainably sourced ingredients alongside a premium caviar program, offering a refined, elevated dining experience perfect for intimate evenings and special celebrations.
Folietta: There is no shortage of outstanding Italian dining options to choose from in Vancouver, with new openings standing alongside more established favourites. One new option getting rave reviews is Folietta, a modern Italian ristorante in Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood. The menu features handmade pastas, regional Italian dishes, and signature house-made focaccia with served in a space which includes a buzzy aperitivo bar and semi-enclosed patio.
Jeju: In Vancouver, Korean food has sometimes taken a backseat to its Asian neighbours, but this is slowly changing. The opening of Jeju on an emerging stretch of East Broadway is one of the most exciting new dining opportunities in the village. The sister restaurant of the groundbreaking Jeju in Tofino, Jeju Vancouver blends contemporary Korean flavours with the deep respect and understanding for traditional techniques.
