What better way to practice your Italian than at an Italian book club?

This coming Monday come join us for an early dinner or a post book club meal! Il Centro (just across the piazza) is hosting a book club event where guests can get together to read and discuss Italian short stories in Italian of course! 

Practise your Italian and really immerse yourself into the culture with a tasty and authentic Italian dinner at La Piazza Dario! 

The book club is on Monday, April 11 from 6:45 to 8:45pm.  To learn more about how you can join, call Edda Onesti at 604.430.3337 ext. 239.

We can't wait to see you and of course, if you want to continue practicing your Italian in our dining room, don't by shy! 

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Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at La Piazza Dario!



Need an idea to make the day extra special for your sweetheart? Look no further! Join us for an even of romance, delectable Italian fare and wonderful memories filled with love.

Treat your date to a delicious three course meal with fresh antipasto, perfectly rich pastas and carnes, followed by a sweet dessert. Choose from our wide selection of vino to complement your meal.

Elite Singles has kindly included us in a list of places to celebrate love this weekend and we guarantee we will transform you evening into a beautiful experience for you and your loved one. We hope to see you and your sweetheart!

Contact us today to make your reservation by giving us a call at 604-430-2195, or make an online reservation with Open Table!

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Carnevale is just around the corner! Come and celebrate it with us! 

We shall have a magnificent feast prepared by Chef Claudio!

Begin with delectable appetizers. Try our antipasto "la piazza" for a delicious assortment of cured meats, fish, cheeses and marinated vegetables.

Next enjoy your entree. What would you like? A fresh and perfectly seasoned pasta or a hearty carne? Or perhaps you'd like both! Remember this is a time for feasting and celebrating so don't be shy! Try our fettuccine al pistachio for the richness of Chef Claudio's pistachio pesto cream sauce. What about a cut of grilled AAA tenderloin beef? Order the filetto di bue al pepe verde!

Lastly but certainly not least - for what would Carnevale be without sweets - treat yourself to dessert. Perfect tiramisu and melt in your mouth créme caramel awaits you here at La Piazza Dario.

Join us anytime for your Carnevale feast!

[Image: By Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Couple in love at the 2010 Carnevale in Venice (IMG_9534a), CC BY 2.0]

For 38 years, we have lovingly cooked and created truly authentic and delicious Italian meals. 

What we love most is how we are able to share the Italian dolce vita with the people of this city. Although it's no longer Thanksgiving, we never tire of thanking our fantastic patrons. 

Recently we received a letter from a long time customer, more like a friend after all these years of sharing meals together. We are so blessed to have built relationships like this with you.

Thank you Sam! 

Join us for dinner and a lifelong, delicious memories! Give us a call at 604.430.2195 :) 

One week from today the Antonio Ciacca Quintet plays the Italian American Song Book!

What's a truly delightful way to spend a Friday evening? Well Italian food, wine and excellent live music of course! 

Antonio Ciacca will be playing next Friday, October 16th, at Italian Cultural Centre, less than one minute away from La Piazza Dario! Pianist and composer, Ciacca carries the torch for Italian American jazz and will be bringing his musical stylings right here for youth enjoy. 

Join us for a delicious Italian meal lovingly put together in the a truly authentic Italian kitchen by our own, Chef Claudio Ranallo. His tasty meals will be the perfect way to spend a truly Italian evening: delicious food, music and dancing. It truly will be La Dolce Vita!

Here's a sample of the tastes and tunes you can expect to enjoy here at La Piazza Dario and Il Centro!

Come celebrate the weekend with Chef Claudios's chocolate mousse!

The weekend is almost upon us and it's time to reward yourself for working hard all week long with a treat (or two). With that in mind, we can almost guarantee that there is no better treat out there than Chef Claudio's torta di cioccolata, or chocolate mousse in English. Sweet and, oh so chocolatey, torta di cioccolata is one of those desserts you will dream of.

Come join us for dinner tomorrow night and kick off the weekend right. Enjoy some authentic Italian cooking, a glass or two of Italy's finest wine, and top it all off with some sinfully delicious chocolate cake! It will leave you feeling terribly happy, we promise.

Even if chocolate is not your thing, we feel pretty confident that you will love Chef Claudio's torta di cioccolata. That said, we'd never want to limit your options! Peruse the rest of the La Piazza Dario dessert menu. Listed, you will find Italian classics, such as cannoli, zabaglione and tiramisù, and other delectable treats, including St. Honore cake.

Make your reservation today online through OpenTable or by calling us at 604-430-2195.

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Come celebrate the changing seasons with La Piazza Dario.

Can you believe that September is already here?! It doesn't seem all that long ago that the summer season was only just beginning. However, with the Labour Day Long Weekend coming up in just a couple of days, the beginning of the fall season will officially be upon us. As always, we would like to welcome you to our table to help you celebrate the changing seasons!

Come join us for a warm bowl of stracciatella or tortellini in brodo. Or indulge in some first class, authentic Italian comfort food to help get you into the fall spirit. For example, nothing will warm you up and leave you feeling full and satisfied quite like La Piazza Dario's Spaghetti alla “Claudio”!

Peruse the rest of the La Piazza Dario lunch and dinner menus.

We look forward to seeing you over the weekend and throughout the fall! Just a reminder, however, that we will be closed this upcoming September 7th for the holiday Monday.

Happy Labour Day Long Weekend!

Join La Piazza Dario for tasty Italian treats on our garden patio!

Although it's felt like summer here in Vancouver for well over a month now, summer only officially arrived just a few weeks back near the end of June. The Summer Solstice, which occurs every year on June 21st, brought about this official change in season. However, with the heat wave that our city has been experiencing since the beginning of June, we're almost certain that this seasonal change may have gone unnoticed!

Come celebrate summer and cool off from the heat with a delicious Italian meal on our beautiful garden patio. Once you're done enjoying your lunch or dinner, treat yourself to an ice cold dessert! Indulge in a scoop or two of gelato, or a zabaglione to satisfy those cool summer cravings. Looking for a lighter dessert that will still satisfy your sweet tooth and help you beat the heat? Order an Italian soda for a refreshing alternative!

Call 604.430.2195 now to make your reservation or reserve your table with us online at OpenTable.

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Happy Father's Day to all the Papa's this weekend!

Treat your father to a delicious evening of tasty Italian fare this weekend. After all, it's his day! Of course, you don't need the excuse of Father's Day to give him those extra hugs and visit La Piazza Dario!

Chef Claudio (also a papa) knows his way around the kitchen and uses only the freshest ingredients that will make your Father's Day dinner incredibly tasty. Here are three easy steps to celebrating a truly wonderful and tasty Sunday with your beloved fathers this weekend:

1. Call La Piazza Dario and make your reservations.
2. Keep it a surprise. Surprises as tasty as this one are always a delight!
3. Get him a card and give him a big bear hug.

We hope to see you this weekend and looking forward to celebrating with you! Check out the menu here.

Less than 12 hours left to take advantage of this tasty deal with SocialShopper!

Save up to 52% off now with SocialShopper's lunch and/or dinner deals from La Piazza Dario!

Spend only $12 and receive $25 worth of Chef Claudio's authentic Italian cuisine, as listed on our lunch menu. This deal is available Monday through Friday between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Or, if you're in the mood for a delicious, classic Italian dinner, spend $25 and receive $50 worth of food, available Sunday through Friday between 5:00 pm and 10:30 pm.

Watch the below video or visit SocialShopper for full details.



Browse Our Menus Below:

• Lunch Menu 
• Dinner Menu

After you've purchased your deal, be sure to make your reservation with us! Reserve your table online via OpenTable, or give us a call at 604-430-2195.

It's Mother's Day this weekend! 

How will you be celebrating? We've got a great idea that she will enjoy and that you can easily achieve! Come celebrate Mother's Day with us! 

From our kitchen, Chef Claudio will be whipping up a culinary storm for the whole family but most especially for the moms who do so much for us all! Give your mom the gift of a night off from the kitchen and book a table with us. We'll have the pastas and the carnes ready for you all to enjoy with a delicious glass of wine.

Following your meal, we shall prepare a decadent dessert for your mom and the whole family. Enjoy the confectionary delights that Chef Claudio has waiting with an after dinner espresso or digestif liqueur!

We hope to see you and your mom this weekend! For more ideas on how to celebrate your beloved mother this weekend, explore our post from the past: 5 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day!

Ciao!

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Take advantage of this yummy deal, limited time only, from Groupon!

We're always excited to share our tasty deals with you, and this great one from Groupon is no exception. With savings available up to 52% off, this is one deal you're not going to want to miss out on!

Spend only $25 and indulge in $50 worth of Chef Claudio's incredible Italian dinner dishes, Sunday through Friday, anytime between 5:00 pm and 10:30 pm. Or, if you're in the mood for a delectable lunch to help you get through your work day, receive $25 to spend on lunch items, Monday through Friday, between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, for only $12!

Take advantage of this great deal now on Groupon! And don't wait too long - the offer has only a limited time remaining, with over 460 '$25 for $50' deals bought and over 80 '$12 for $25' deals purchased.

We look forward to seeing you!

And remember to stay tuned to our blog for future announcements and tips on great savings and deals to be had at La Piazza Dario.

Discover two great deals that you'll want to sink your teeth into at La Piazza Dario!

Last week we were excited to announce our January Promotion here at La Piazza Dario, featuring 20% off on all of our pasta dishes, Monday through Thursday evenings from January 12th to January 28th. Well, today, we're happy to tell you that there are even more savings to be had when you visit us!

Now you can save up to 50% off with an offer via LivingSocial! Bring your family to our table and enjoy a sensational Italian meal created by our Head Chef, Claudio Ranallo, all for an incredible price. Buy now to enjoy $50 of delicious cuisine for only $25 on weeknights or Sunday evenings, or $25 towards a weekday lunch for only $12.

We are so thrilled to have been brought back to LivingSocial by popular demand! Learn more about this limited time offer: La Piazza Dario Deal via LivingSocial.

And don't forget to stop by for dinner before our January promotion ends next week! Call 604.430.2195 to make your reservation today.

Note: Each promotion must be used separately and may not be combined.

Eat like royalty, eat like Italians!

You don't need to be a part of a monarchy or old world nobility in order to eat like kings and queens! Italians pride themselves in creating beautiful food, full of simple, fresh ingredients, all whipped together with love. Food has always been a sacred experience in Italy. Wine and delicious, home-cooking bring generations of friends and family together to celebrate the every day and experience true Italian culture! 

Join us for that authentic Italian experience and feast the Italian way! Here's a delicious video to inspire your tastebuds! Don't worry, you don't need to fly all the way to Florence in order to enjoy Italy's cuisine. Just come on by to La Piazza Dario and Chef Claudio will make sure those cravings for Italy are taken care of for the evening. ;)

Starting November 3rd: the Italian Book Club!

What a wonderful and relaxing way to explore Italy and it's gems! Joining a books club can be a wonderful way to unwind and take a break from work. On November 3rd, Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre will be hosting an Italian Book Club just across the piazza from us!

You'll be able to read and discuss short stories in Italian and practice the language while exploring the written word. After you've filled your brain with the written wonders of Italia, why not walk across the piazza and complete your Italian experience with a delicious Chef Claudio special!

We've got everything to satisfy your taste buds and more! Join us for dinner and make your reservations by:

• Phone: 604.430.2195
• Online at Open Table

See you soon!

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Make next Tuesday evening an Italian Night with La Piazza Dario and Il Centro!

Join us on October 21st for an Italian dinner before attending this month's Italian movie at Il Centro.

Mark your calendars! Next Tuesday night on October 21st, Il Centro, otherwise known as the Italian Cultural Centre, is putting on an Italian movie night right next door to La Piazza Dario! So, why not make an Italian affair out of the entire evening and combine an Italian dinner with us before you head to the movie at Il Centro!

Join us at La Piazza Dario for an authentic dinner, filled with your favourite Italian dishes, such as antipasti platters and both original and traditional pasta dishes, created by our Head Chef, Claudio Ranallo. Then after you've satisfied your Italian palette, make the short trip next door to the Italian Cultural Centre for this month's Italian movie, Human Capital, or Il Capitale Umano in Italian, a film by Paulo Virvzì.

The movie begins at 7 o'clock, giving you plenty of time to get in an early dinner before it's showtime. Il Capitale Umano is just under two hours long and admission is free!

Book your reservation for dinner now via telephone at 604.430.2195 or online at OpenTable.

Find more info on the movie.

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We love Italy any time of the year, but here are a few reasons that make Italian autumns extra special!

We love our adopted home of Vancouver in the fall as well, but Italy will always hold an extra special place in our hearts. After all, it's the mother country, the birthday place of our delicious cuisines and meals that we lovingly create and share with you at La Piazza Dario!

So without further ado, here are our fall favourites about Italy!

1. Italian Sagre

Autumn in Italy is the time of sagre, or festivals celebrating local food and wine! These festivals pop up all over the country and celebrate one of the most renowned contributions to human cultures: food! What better way to enjoy Italy than by attending a food festival. You can truly get a taste of Italy…literally!

2. Harvest Time

Much of the ingredients that make Italian food so delicious are being harvested during this season: olives, white truffles, almonds, and chestnuts to name a few. Why not get your hands dirty and participate in an olive harvest?!

3. Cool Weather

Summers can get hot. Really hot. Although summer has its own virtues, it can be a difficult time to explore when you find yourself putting all your energy into staying cool and hydrating! Autumn boast some of the most perfect weather-wise days, with cooler temperatures making it an enjoyable time to walk around and explore.

4. Fall Colours

Along with that cooler temperature, comes the stunning fall colours of the Italian countryside. It's true we get some fabulous seasonal colours here on the West Coast but hey! It's Italy!

5. Fewer Crowds, Lower Costs

It's one of the best times to travel to Italy, and practically anywhere for these two reasons: fewer crowds and lower costs. Why not get the Italian experience with less of a dent in your wallet?!

Until then, however, come join us for a delicious dinner that will send your taste buds to Italy! We guarantee you will enjoy every last bite!

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Come enjoy an Italian specialty - burrata bocconcini.
Visit us now and take advantage of the delicious dishes on our Seasonal Menu!

As we mentioned a few weeks back, we are currently celebrating the summer season with our very own Seasonal Menu. Filled with some incredible authentic Italian dishes, created by none other than La Piazza Dario's Head Chef Claudio Ranallo, this special Seasonal Menu is not one you want to miss out on.

Today, we are spotlighting one dish on the menu in particular, the fresh burrata bocconcini. For those of you who have tasted burrata bocconcini, it most likely needs no introduction, as burrata bocconcini is one of the softest, most delicious cheeses you will ever have had the pleasure of eating! For those of who who have not yet had the opportunity to try this magnificent appetizer, burrata is an Italian specialty made from mozzarella, shaped into balls, with a mouthwatering mozzarella and cream centre. Sounds absolutely delicious, doesn't it?

At La Piazza Dario, Chef Ranallo tops this dish off with heirloom tomatoes and arugola. The perfect dish to start your summer meal off when you join us for lunch or dinner.

We look forward to seeing you! Call 604.430.2195 to make reservations, or book them online via OpenTable.

Make your reservation at La Piazza Dario online today to dine on authentic Italian food in Vancouver tonight!

We know. It's Monday, you're work day has been stressful and the last thing you want to do at the end of it is cook dinner. The second to last thing you want to do is sit on hold while you attempt to make dinner reservations at a restaurant. Fortunately, if you're in the mood for some delicious, authentic Italian cuisine, we have just the solution for you!

Make your reservation with us, hassle-free, online via OpenTable! Here you can select the date and time that you'd like to join us, as well as the size of your dinner party. We are happy to be able to offer you and your family a stress-free way to secure a table with us, right from the comfort of your home or office computer. With our online bookings, there's no need to take time out of your busy day to worry if you'll be able to get a table with us. However, if you feel like saying hello, we would love to hear from you via telephone! Give us a call and place your reservation for tonight at 604-430-2195.

We can't wait to welcome you to our table. We hope to see you tonight!

June is not over yet! Come celebrate Italian Heritage Month at Il Centro and La Piazza Dario.

Italian Heritage Month may be more than half over, but there are still lots of events to attend and fun to be had. For example, there's even an event taking place today! Happening today at Il Centro, otherwise known as the Italian Cultural Centre, is the Trevigiano-Veneto Choir & Italian Men's Choir in Concert. 

As you may know, Il Centro is located on Slocan Street right beside La Piazza Dario. Which is why we would like to welcome you to partake in Italian Heritage Month, get lost in the Italian culture, and then finish up your day Italiana with a gorgeous, authentic Italian meal by Chef Claudio Ranallo here at La Piazza Dario.

Can't make the concert today? Below is a list of events, compliments of the Italian Cultural Centre, being put on at Il Centro in celebration of Italian Heritage Month. 

We look forward to helping you celebrate!

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