Pax Romana

4.4

35 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Fancy
Innovative

Pax Romana brings the quintessential European hang-out straight to Commercial Drive, the perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat. An ode to the Golden Age of Rome, the menu delivers an assortment of Mediterranean tapas, wines, and bespoke cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Website
http://www.paxromana.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1670 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
Neighborhood
Commercial Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SEASONAL VEGETABLECA$9.00
local produce, Alexandrian dressing
ATUMCA$11.00
house dry aged tuna, smoked lemon, olive oil
PATATAS BRAVASCA$12.00
BONE MARROWCA$14.00
TARTARCA$17.00
beef, lacto-fermented sungold tomatoes, capers, pepperoncini, smoked labneh, pickled onion, olives, herbs
GAMBACA$18.00
prawns, garlic, chilli
WILD MUSHROOM FAROTTOCA$19.00
COSTILLAS IBERICASCA$24.00
Iberico spare ribs, sherry glaze, fennel salad, puffed koji-inoculated farro

Sides

SourdoughCA$5.00
Flax seed crackersCA$4.00

Dessert

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver / British Columbia
Great for creative cocktails
Vancouver
Best Service
Vancouver
Great for creative cocktails
Vancouver
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Pax Romana is a cozy gem on Commercial Drive, known for its "delicious food" and "creative cocktails." The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with attentive and friendly staff enhancing the dining experience. While some dishes may not suit every palate, the "fantastic" service and vibrant ambiance make it a must-visit spot for food lovers.

35 Reviews

D
David
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, drinks and service. We will be back.
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Morris
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and inventive, each and every time. The room is small but sexy, a bit noisy in the evening, but overall a lovely spot for a small gathering or date. Looking forward to returning again.
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VIVIAN
VIP
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the more unique and memorable tapas I’ve had. The flavours and presentations were well put together. The venison tartare and seasonal veggies with anchovy and bagna cauda made the greatest impressions. Wished they served the mussels with baguette instead of flaxseed crackers tho. Overall, amazing experience. Will go back for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the front booth, we fit 6 there comfortably. Restaurant wasn’t too loud, was able to talk comfortably with everyone at the table. Such a rare experience these days. Lovely food and cocktails!
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Hunter
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music in the restaurant is amazing, super vibes and the perfect volume. Cocktails are outstanding. Food is great as well. We had the chefs menu (55$ per person) and it came with 7 courses. The first 3 were great on their own but when put back to back it became very salty. (Anchovies on toast, olives, pickled vegetables, salad with salty vinaigrette). 3 dishes that are salt forward following each other was a little much. So the rest of the dishes were a welcome variation of flavour.
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Micheline
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place great service, food and ambience. Will definitely go back!
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Nyagoa
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to do the chefs tasting menu, and it personally wasn't for me, and that's okay. There were a few dishes that stood out more than others, such as the cured tuna and prawns. Our server was fantastic and really made the night for us. She was very attentive, knowledgeable, and accomadating. I'd give it another shot, maybe try some things on the main menu and a few more cocktails. Cheers!
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Mark
VIP
Vancouver
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Cocktails are creative and delicious. An interesting and unique wine list. Excellent service. A great room. We will be back. Highly recommend
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Morris
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a fantastic little place. Get the chef's selection and prepare to be impressed. Can't wait to return.
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Genny
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was just okay. There were certain flavour combos I didn’t enjoy. This is more fusion - nice ambiance and great service but I won’t go back.
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Pax Romana is rated 4.4 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1670 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4

Additional information

Neighborhood
Commercial Drive
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paxromana.ca/

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Conserva

SCALLOPS in galician sauceCA$20.00

MUSSELS in escabecheCA$20.00

BABYSQUID in squid inkCA$20.00

TUNA BELLY in house made olive oilCA$20.00

Iberico

Iberico JamonCA$22.00

Iberico Lomo - pork loinCA$18.00

Iberico SalamiCA$18.00

Charcuterie BoardCA$36.00

Cheese

TETE DE MOINECA$14.00

12 MONTH CAVE-AGED GRUYERECA$14.00

PAILLOT DE CHEVRE CA$14.00

Small

IBERICO JAMON CROQUETACA$5.00

COMPRESSED MELONCA$4.00

GILDASCA$4.00

PEQUENO PINTXOCA$4.00

WARM TANGERINE CHILI OLIVESCA$8.00

MIXED OLIVESCA$8.00

MARCONA ALMONDSCA$8.00

Shared

SEASONAL VEGETABLECA$9.00

ATUMCA$11.00

PATATAS BRAVASCA$12.00

BONE MARROWCA$14.00

TARTARCA$17.00

GAMBACA$18.00

WILD MUSHROOM FAROTTOCA$19.00

COSTILLAS IBERICASCA$24.00

Sides

SourdoughCA$5.00

Flax seed crackersCA$4.00

Dessert

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