Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

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1. Hawksworth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2790)

Price: Very Expensive

• Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 65 times today

Since bursting on to the scene in 2011, Hawksworth Restaurant has earned its place amongst the finest restaurants in the world, winning multiple accolades from MICHELIN, Forbes, LA LISTE, and Canada's 100 Best. Recognized for its compelling and technically skilled cuisine, deep and diverse wine list, inventive cocktail program, and warm, genuine hospitality. Menus conceived by celebrated Canadian Chef David Hawksworth, Executive Chef Sylvain Assie, and Pastry Chef Marissa Gonzalez showcase ingredient-led contemporary cuisine, that is firmly rooted in the classics. Using only the highest quality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world, bold, bright flavours are presented in skillfully executed dishes that echo nostalgia with a modern and local twist.

2. Acquafarina

4.6

Exceptional(64)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. This is Italian dining at its finest, served with old-world elegance and modern flair. Take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle into our captivating dining room with its soaring Salinger’s and 5,000 bottle wine cellar. Private bookings for large groups are available by request and can be hosted in our intimate upstairs dining room with a private bar or on our all-season covered heated patio with a retractable roof, making it ideal for winter gatherings and perfect for summer soirées.

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3. Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.7

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

A longstanding tradition at Hotel Vancouver, Notch8 is delighted to welcome guests for Afternoon Tea service from Wednesday through Sunday! If your tiny tot is joining, we offer a Children's Tea featuring kid-friendly finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. Afternoon Tea is served from Wednesday through Sunday only. We are pleased to offer options catering to guests with specific dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, as well as dietary preferences including vegetarian diets. Please notify us at time of booking and we will be delighted to facilitate.There is a 90 minute time limit for each reservation, if you have any questions or concerns prior to your visit please let us know.For afternoon tea to go orders, please visit our website at www.notch8-dining.com

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4. JJs Restaurant at VCC

4.8

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Chinatown

Booked 2 times today

JJ’s Restaurant is a Vancouver institution. Both the kitchen and front of house are run by students who are in their 2nd level of cook training. Enjoy a three-course a la carte lunch which is reasonably priced and produced with the highest level of passion and care by students with the guidance of their Chef Instructors. If you are interested in a group booking please email culinaryarts@vcc.ca. Please note that JJ’s and Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by inclement weather, including extreme heat or significant snowfalls. VCC makes this precaution to keep the staff and customers safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

5. Botanist

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4.6

Exceptional(2708)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour

Booked 48 times today

Included in the World’s 50 Best Discovery list and is MICHELIN Guide recommended, Executive Chef Hector Laguna’s menu represents the botany of British Columbia and celebrates the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, where locally sourced ingredients are coupled with contemporary techniques. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour, the restaurant is home to Botanist Bar and includes a terroir-driven wine program that supports small-batch sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. The award-winning Botanist Bar features a list of inventive and sophisticated cocktails, designed under the direction of Creative Beverage Director, Grant Sceney. Since opening, the Botanist Bar has received notable accolades including ranking #24 on North America’s 50 Best Bars List 2024 and #21 in Canada by Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Top 4 Finalist– Best Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and awarded the MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award 2022.

6. Fable Diner & Bar

4.4

Awesome(320)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Yaletown

Booked 23 times today

We are so excited to get an opportunity to re-open and amazing location in the heart of Vancouver and cook some amazing brunches, dinner, burgers and pizza for all. We will contiune to source local and fresh ingredients and prepare from scratch as many products as we can.

7. Locanda dell'Orso

4.4

Awesome(59)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

An authentic Italian, family-style restaurant, local to downtown VancouverLocanda dell’Orso is inspired by the old legend of the Innkeeper and the Bear. Here you’ll find the ambiance of a warm Italian home, built on the promise of a welcoming and indulgent culinary experience throughout. Fresh pasta made in house daily, with dishes found across Northern and Coastal Italy, ingredients are sourced locally from small farms and imported especially from the Italian regions from which they are best known.

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8. Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(835)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Experience everyday exquisite at Diva, a gathering place for playful palates to connect over honest food and drink from around the world. With other three decades of practice service Vancouver locals and globetrotters alike, we know a thing or two about being a good host. But like any true Diva, we’re never quite satisfied. We’re innovation obsessed, constantly finding ways to challenge the status quo in the kitchen and behind the bar. Our cuisine invites you to rediscover international favourites while biting into the bounty of British Columbia. Quench your curiosity with inventive cocktails, or keep it simple with local brews and BC wines. Our dishes are designed to tell stories, spark conversations, and create common ground between friends old and new. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, or casually dropping by, you’re among friends at Diva.

9. Le Crocodile

4.7

Exceptional(250)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

For over four decades, Le Crocodile has been a cornerstone of culinary excellence in the heart of Vancouver. As the torch passes from one generation to the next, we embark on an exciting new chapter under the guidance of our visionary chef, Rob Feenie.Step into our newly redesigned space, where warmth and nostalgia blend seamlessly with contemporary flair. The ambiance exudes the timeless elegance of Art Deco, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels both familiar and exhilaratingly new.At Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie, we are committed to preserving the essence of the dining experience you have grown to love while embracing the evolution of taste and style. Join us as we continue to write the next chapter of our storied history, one unforgettable meal at a time.For groups of 6 and more please email us at info@lecrocodilerestaurant.com

10. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(947)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 54 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

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Larryvip
Greater Boston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best food that I have had in Vancouver during this visit. I had the beef tenderloin and it was fantastic. Service was great. Ambience: noise level a little high. Background music should be lowered.
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Hawksworth RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Canadian• Yaletown
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4.7
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Sharonvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was perfect: food service timing wine. One of our favorite restaurants in Vancouver.
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BotanistPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Coal Harbour
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4.6
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John
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really beautiful intimate experience. Loved every dish. Would love to try the wine pairing next time.
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JJs Restaurant at VCCPrice: Expensive• Canadian• Chinatown
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4.8
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Davidvip
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
excellent dinner and quick service before the hockey game. Thank you to our server, Erin!
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AcquafarinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Cesar
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My husband and I came to Notch8's for their Autumn Afternoon Tea to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The ambiance, service and food were excellent. The moment we checked-in the front desk congratulated us on our anniversary, and so did our wonderful server. We were treated to a special anniversary dessert (not on menu) and complementary glasses of prosecco to toast with. The tea room was well decorated with an Autumn theme throughout, we are always impressed by what an amazing job they do. We had a fall wedding so this was the perfect setting for us. The menu was great with sweets and savoury options, it was hard to choose between the many great options for tea, we loved the ones we had. Overall a wonderful experience every time we come to Notch8 for tea, brunch or any special occasion.
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Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel VancouverPrice: Moderate• undefined• Downtown
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4.7

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Hawksworth Restaurant

2. Acquafarina

3. Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4. JJs Restaurant at VCC

5. Botanist

6. Fable Diner & Bar

7. Locanda dell'Orso

8. Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

9. Le Crocodile

10. The Lunch Lady

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