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Osteria al Centro, Vancouver, BC
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Osteria al Centro

4.5 (29)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

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2 people
8:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Osteria al Centro

Located within the heart of the Italian Cultural Centre, Osteria al Centro brings the spirit of Italy to Vancouver. Our menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition, featuring authentic pizzas with perfectly crisp crusts, classic dishes crafted with care, and homemade pasta sauces that bring the flavors of Italy to life. Begin your dining experience with a selection of aperitivi to whet your appetite.

Pair your meal with our thoughtfully curated Italian wine list, showcasing regional favorites, or indulge in our Italian-inspired cocktails, crafted to bring a modern twist to timeless flavors. Whether you’re gathering with friends and family to enjoy a meal, or watching your favorite sports on screen, Osteria al Centro offers the perfect setting for any occasion.

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a passion for genuine hospitality, we invite you to relax and savor a true taste of Italy.

Benvenuti!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Vancouver
  • Cross street
    Slocan St. and Grandview Hwy.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Renfrew Sky Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

What 29 people are saying

Osteria al Centro 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Kid-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria al Centro is a vibrant dining spot in East Vancouver with "amazing" food and "friendly" service. Known for its "fantastic" pizza and flavorful pasta, the restaurant is perfect for casual family gatherings. Guests appreciate the ample parking and anticipate enjoying the outdoor patio. Some dishes could improve on seasoning.
29 Reviews
  1. Egidio

    Vancouver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food fun atmosphere, a little noisy as there was a kids birthday party but food was excellent.

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  2. Mary

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is AMAZING. The servers are very friendly and very accommodating. Lots of free parking. A must 'go to' in East Vancouer.

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  3. Michele Mike

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was outstanding and for a relatively new restaurant they did a terrific job. The food quality and presentation was very good. And most importantly my "mother, wife, and daughters' enjoyed theiir mothers day celebration as a family!

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  4. Trina

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. Really fun experience. Loved the casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was great.

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  5. grace

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view in their backyard was amazing. Food was great too!

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  6. My

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Paccheri, Carbonara, pizza ricotta e fichi and budino are the 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

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  7. Luciano

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Osteria was excellent , luckily I made Reso’s cause it was busy, had a good vibe. The food was really good.

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  8. Vince

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first visit was not as enjoyable as we had hoped. I guess I miss the ambiance of the old osteria. Shared calamari was underwhelming and overpriced. More coating than squid. Bucatini with amatriciana sauce was tasty but came to the table only warm. Good sized and plenty pieces of guanciale. Of the items ordered the pizzas were the best. Great crust. Cappuccinos were only warm but tablemate's was replaced by the waiter. May give it a second chance.

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  9. Giulia VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed! Food lacked flavour and under seasoned (calamari, meatballs and pizza). Had higher expectation given its part of Il Centro. The ambience was far from being an Osteria and felt more like a cafeteria. So many great casual Italian dining restaurants nearby so don’t see myself returning anytime soon.

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  10. theTruth VIP

    Vancouver19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gosh it was so tasty I tried to book to go back tomorrow night - it was full!!

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FAQs

Osteria al Centro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 430-9696.

Osteria al Centro is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Google Map for Osteria al Centro

3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Slocan St. and Grandview Hwy.
  • Neighborhood
    East Vancouver
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Renfrew Sky Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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