Ask for Luigi

Ask for Luigi is a italian restaurant Downtown Eastside Vancouver located in Canada.

9 / 10
187
ratings
  • Phone

    (604) 428-2544

  • Website

    askforluigi.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

305 Alexander St (at Gore Ave) Vancouver BC V6A 1C4 Canada

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Wine

Comments / 39


Keywords:

pasta banana bread good for dates great value tartare wine brunch food trendy olive oil cake pork belly casual breakfast food eggplant homemade food crowded meats eggs music ricotta cheese carbonara
L. Q.

Everything we had here was SO good. We went for the brunch and the pork belly with white beans & egg as well as the carbonara were out of this world. Good house wine . They don't take reservations .

Bruce Ree

best Italian in the city . usually 2 hour wait, show up early and leave you number then go for a walk and a beer in the neighbourhood.

Asher Kinyon

The rigatoni was better than what I had in Italy. Really amazing dish. They also serve their spritzes in little bottles, which is nice because it doesn’t get watered down by the ice

Eater

At the helm of this Italian family-style restaurant is chef Jean Christophe Poirier. Welcome them to the neighbourhood and dive into their fresh-made pasta delights. Gluten-free pasta is available.

Dominic Rios

Fresh pasta made daily in-house + a Italian themed music playlist (Dean, Frank, etc.) + Prosecco on tap = arguably THE BEST Italian restaurant in Vancouver. Buon Appetito!

Natalie V

So good. We went for brunch and the bolognese , carbonara , pork belly were all good. Also be sure to get the cheese with truffle honey , banana bread and olive oil cake !

Gloria J

No reservations ...better to get there early if you want a table! Super busy! Their pastas are all homemade . Love their food!

Anna Jorgensen

Everything always great! For #glutenfree lovers, the GF pasta is the best I’ve had. Wear stretchy pants. #leftoversareforsissies ????

Andy Wall

Great atmosphere, can be loud but a great environment. Worth asking for the specials as they are inventive and fantastic, the short rib risotto was fantastic.

Marion Young

Loved the ricotta stuffed eggplant for brunch . Bonus points for free banana bread before 10 am.

Aprile Elcich

Easily some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Chickpea cauliflower dish was great, and the ragu .

Darius Kalinauskas

Surprised after so many recommendations. Small and cozy place. Staff was extremely busy although the place is small, but they were friendly . Pasta was average to my suprise. But will give another shot

Kim Elliott

Beautiful banana bread as a breakfast appetizer

Jordan Borth

Rigatoni Bolognese was the best I've had. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Creamy, smooth and rich but not over-powering

Jessica

authentic Italian in Vancouver! small menu but quality is over quantity! must try brunch here

Scott Rose

Entrees and starters were fantastic and fairly priced . The wine program is oddly skewed towards whites, lacks interesting choices, and is priced a bit high. Skip the bread .

Byron K

Great pasta . Go early since the restaurant does not take reservations .

Adam Hickey

Get the pasta - it's all homemade . The bone marrow and bison tartar are also amazing.

Jenny

If you're waiting for a table. Walk up to Cuchillo for some drinks

Sharon Fung

Duck ragu pappardelle is my favourite and the panna cotta is a must get.

Annie Park

Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta at brunch is a surprising treat, delicious!

Francisco Solsona

Everything! Amazing Italian pasta , and entres . Hint: order the day specials.

Michael Preuss

The antipasti are so thoughtful, go hard on them and split a pasta .

Kathleen Mulcahy

Everything was delicious! You can't go wrong!

Karl Kwong

As long as you are willing to commit to 2 glasses, the will open any wine on the menu and sell it by the glass.

Anabelle Imaz

Everything delicious! Beef tartare MUST

Steph W

The meatballs are a must!

Mark Ingram

Foodies will enjoy. Non-pretentious. Good service !

Bahram Shokouhian

The side of bocconcini fritta is a must!

Stacey Harman

Amazing pasta & an even better Spritz!

Arthur Lee

One of the best eggplant dishes I've had

Monika M-ski

Delicious brunch !!

Stephen Whelan

Small intimate setting . Incredible food.

Stacey Harman

ps: and they do gluten free !

Jimmy James

Do not come here hipsters , its already cool. And then I don't have to wait in line so long.

林 Ceci

Was good but not great. Not worth the wait, especially with a stuck up host

Cristalle L

Not worth the hour long wait . Unless you're only going for the fried cauliflower !

Elissa McKee

Overrated bland food. Poor mannered host.

Bree

The place is TINY. We don't have restaurants that tiny in the states . The wait time for 2 people on Saturday night was over 2 hours. Needless to say, we didn't wait.

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