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Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC
Arriva Ristorante, Vancouver, BC

Arriva Ristorante

4.5
4.5
412 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
1537 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L3Y1

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
“The Drive” has evolved into an eclectic mix of new and old lifestyles while retaining its flavor as the “Little Italy” district of Greater Vancouver. After 34 years in business Arriva has become a Landmark on Commercial Drive and continues to satisfy palates from all over the world. Owner Paolo Frau provides a relaxed, homey atmosphere, where customers can enjoy sumptuous, authentic Italian cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients and traddtional Italian cooking all dishes are prepared fresh daily on the premises including the Gnocchi, sausages, pancetta, sauces, bread and desserts. Arriva goes that extra mile for those customers with special dietary needs and offers whole wheat pasta, a wide selection of vegetarian pasta dishes and gluten free choices. Arriva offers a extensive selection of Italian and International wines to complement every meal making Arriva the restaurant of choice for those seeking a traditional Italian environment with great food and outstanding service!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Let the Arriva staff professionally manage your special event whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement party, reunion or corporate function. Arriva has a private function room that will accommodate groups of up to 25 persons. The restaurant is configured in such a way that large open areas can also be reserved for groups exceeding 25 persons. Please contact us for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Commercial Drive
  • Cross street
    Graveley
  • Parking details
    We have limited parking available on the property. Contact the restaurant for parking directions. Street pay parking also available. Underground paid parking also available within 1/2 a block at Mercato Mall.
  • Public transit
    Multiple Bus stops along commercial. Closest is near Graveley.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 412 people are saying

Arriva Ristorante 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arriva Ristorante delights with "charming ambience" and "delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff, extensive menu, and exceptional value. While occasional service hiccups occur, loyal patrons appreciate the cozy atmosphere and consistently tasty dishes, making it a "go to favorite" for many.
412 Reviews
  1. Hiromi

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great foods great service. We have eaten most of things on the menu. All great. We love their special too

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  2. Mary Lou VIP

    Vancouver35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arriva has a charming ambience with their Italian decor and color scheme. Particularly appreciate the soft lighting. The staff were friendly and attentive. The menu is extensive.The food came quickly and was delicious. It’s not noisy so my family and I could enjoy our conversation. Highly recommend it.

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  3. Michael

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and decent wine (I'm not a wine gu,y but it was nice). I liked the muscles and scallop pasta.

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  4. Dennis

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we great service & reservations we were seated on immediately. I had the grilled veal which I thought was a bit too much in the salty side, as I would have given 5 stats otherwise.

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  5. Dan VIP

    Vancouver29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall one of the best Italian restaurants in Vancouver. Exceptional value!

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  6. Patricia

    Vancouver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arriva has been our go to restaurant for many years. We are happy with the food and service and will continue going to Arriva in the future.

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  7. Nasir

    Vancouver13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great and usual the food was also great.

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  8. Leslie VIP

    Manitoba32 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reso. It was accepted. We went to Arriva. And to our disappointment they were closed. Very disappointed that they did not update their hours on open table. Very frustrating. We probably won’t make another attempt.

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  9. Jeff

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. We had a mixup in our reservation but they were able to accommodate a group of 6 despite the kitchen closing. The hospitality and service was much appreciated. The food was excellent. Certainly recommend.

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  10. Dan VIP

    Vancouver29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best overall Italian Restaurant in Vancouver. Consistently delicious and very reasonably priced

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Arriva Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver
  5. Commercial Drive

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Arriva Ristorante

1537 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L3Y1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Graveley
  • Neighborhood
    Commercial Drive
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have limited parking available on the property. Contact the restaurant for parking directions. Street pay parking also available. Underground paid parking also available within 1/2 a block at Mercato Mall.
  • Public transit
    Multiple Bus stops along commercial. Closest is near Graveley.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Let the Arriva staff professionally manage your special event whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement party, reunion or corporate function. Arriva has a private function room that will accommodate groups of up to 25 persons. The restaurant is configured in such a way that large open areas can also be reserved for groups exceeding 25 persons. Please contact us for details.
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