As you can probably guess, farfalle is a type of noodle.
La Piazza Dario ama i funghi! We love mushrooms!
While we love absolutely every item on our menu, there is a special place in our hearts reserved for our dishes that include mushrooms. We are of the opinion that a good meal that incorporates gourmet or wild mushrooms can become a great one. Versatile and subtle, mushrooms have the ability to be the vessel of flavour, while also adding texture to the main event.
At La Piazza Dario we have four wonderful mushroom dishes that we heartily recommend you try. If you love mushrooms, you certainly won't regret tasting these delizioso menu items! All four meals are available on our dinner menu. See below for details and pricing.
La Piazza Dario Mushroom Dishes
Not a fan of mushrooms? Peruse the rest of our menu!
At La Piazza Dario we have four wonderful mushroom dishes that we heartily recommend you try. If you love mushrooms, you certainly won't regret tasting these delizioso menu items! All four meals are available on our dinner menu. See below for details and pricing.
La Piazza Dario Mushroom Dishes- Our first recommendation is the tagliatelle delizie del bosco pasta; broad noodles are served with sautéed gourmet mushrooms and herbs, and finished in truffle oil. | $18
- Next up, we have our risotto ai funghi misti, a pearl rice dish that is sautéed with wild mushrooms, garlic and fine herbs, all served with parmesan cheese. | $18
- For those more inclined to choose a tomato based pasta, we have our penne ciociara. This mouthwatering penne pasta is served with pancetta, peas and mushrooms, all of which is sautéed in a garlic and tomato sauce. | $18
- If you're not in the mood for pasta, may we suggest Chef Claudio's vitello al portobello; veal medallions are cooked to perfection and sautéed with a portobello mushroom sauce. | $24
Not a fan of mushrooms? Peruse the rest of our menu!
Gluten free, pasta lovers rejoice! Dine on gluten free quinoa pasta at La Piazza Dario.
Following a strictly gluten free diet can mean giving up some of your favourite dishes, especially if you are a fan of Italian food. For all of you pasta lovers out there endeavouring to go gluten free, we can image that abstaining from your favourite pasta dishes may be very difficult indeed. However, if you are committed to a gluten free diet and miss indulging in plates of pasta, we have some great news for you!
We are thrilled to announce that our menu now offers a gluten free pasta option. Available on both our lunch and dinner menus, La Piazza Dario's gluten free pasta is made from quinoa and is accompanied by a grape tomato and basil sauce. It is the perfect gluten free alternative to traditional pasta, and it is absolutely delizioso!
Join us for lunch or dinner this week and reunite your palette with pasta! Call ahead at 604-430-2195 or go to OpenTable to make your reservation.
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Following a strictly gluten free diet can mean giving up some of your favourite dishes, especially if you are a fan of Italian food. For all of you pasta lovers out there endeavouring to go gluten free, we can image that abstaining from your favourite pasta dishes may be very difficult indeed. However, if you are committed to a gluten free diet and miss indulging in plates of pasta, we have some great news for you!
We are thrilled to announce that our menu now offers a gluten free pasta option. Available on both our lunch and dinner menus, La Piazza Dario's gluten free pasta is made from quinoa and is accompanied by a grape tomato and basil sauce. It is the perfect gluten free alternative to traditional pasta, and it is absolutely delizioso!
Join us for lunch or dinner this week and reunite your palette with pasta! Call ahead at 604-430-2195 or go to OpenTable to make your reservation.
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Come celebrate the weekend with our Head Chef's specialty: spaghetti alla "Claudio"!
As one of the finest Italian restaurants in Vancouver, we are extremely proud of our wide selection of authentic pasta dishes. Consisting of pasta that has been handmade with care by our Head Chef, Claudio Ranallo, and combined with fresh, traditional Italian ingredients, our pasta dishes will have you feeling like you've been whisked away to Italy for the evening.
Among one of our absolute favourite pasta dishes here at La Piazza Dario is the spaghetti alla "Claudio". This dish is, of course, named after our Head Chef, as no one can make an authentic, mouthwatering plate of spaghetti quite like Chef Claudio. Spaghetti alla "Claudio" is made with fresh, handmade spaghetti pasta and sundried tomatoes sautéed in garlic, complete with fresh herbs. A classic meal with a delicious twist. You will not regret ordering this item off of the menu!
Peruse the rest of our dinner menu and call us at 604-430-2195 to make your reservation today. We look forward to welcoming you to our table!
As one of the finest Italian restaurants in Vancouver, we are extremely proud of our wide selection of authentic pasta dishes. Consisting of pasta that has been handmade with care by our Head Chef, Claudio Ranallo, and combined with fresh, traditional Italian ingredients, our pasta dishes will have you feeling like you've been whisked away to Italy for the evening.
Among one of our absolute favourite pasta dishes here at La Piazza Dario is the spaghetti alla "Claudio". This dish is, of course, named after our Head Chef, as no one can make an authentic, mouthwatering plate of spaghetti quite like Chef Claudio. Spaghetti alla "Claudio" is made with fresh, handmade spaghetti pasta and sundried tomatoes sautéed in garlic, complete with fresh herbs. A classic meal with a delicious twist. You will not regret ordering this item off of the menu!
Peruse the rest of our dinner menu and call us at 604-430-2195 to make your reservation today. We look forward to welcoming you to our table!
October 25th is World Pasta Day! Come celebrate with us at La Piazza Dario.
The month of October brings about many wonderful festivities and celebrations. Which means, having just celebrated the first official holiday of the fall season last weekend for Thanksgiving, there are still plenty of events to look forward to this month!
Among these events is the internationally recognized World Pasta Day. Celebrated every year on October 25th, World Pasta Day is held in honour of pasta, helping to spread the word on its nutritional values. In Milan, World Pasta Day will be held in conjunction with Expo Milano 2015, and will be followed by World Pasta Congress on October 26th and 27th, which occurs every five years. Both World Pasta Day and Congress will take inspiration from the theme of this year's Expo: "Feeding the planet, energy for life."
Learn more about Milan's World Pasta Day and Congress.
In honour of World Pasta Day, we warmly welcome you to our table to celebrate this delicious Italian specialty. La Piazza Dario is proud to offer an incredible selection of different pasta dishes, all handmade by Chef Claudio Ranallo!
Discover the many La Piazza Dario pasta dishes on our menu!
The month of October brings about many wonderful festivities and celebrations. Which means, having just celebrated the first official holiday of the fall season last weekend for Thanksgiving, there are still plenty of events to look forward to this month!
Among these events is the internationally recognized World Pasta Day. Celebrated every year on October 25th, World Pasta Day is held in honour of pasta, helping to spread the word on its nutritional values. In Milan, World Pasta Day will be held in conjunction with Expo Milano 2015, and will be followed by World Pasta Congress on October 26th and 27th, which occurs every five years. Both World Pasta Day and Congress will take inspiration from the theme of this year's Expo: "Feeding the planet, energy for life."
Learn more about Milan's World Pasta Day and Congress.
In honour of World Pasta Day, we warmly welcome you to our table to celebrate this delicious Italian specialty. La Piazza Dario is proud to offer an incredible selection of different pasta dishes, all handmade by Chef Claudio Ranallo!
Discover the many La Piazza Dario pasta dishes on our menu!
What pasta goes with what sauce?!
Did you know that there are ideal pasta noodles for different kinds of sauces? For some, it may be very obvious which kind of pastas are perfect for the many different kind of sauces. We're guessing that for the majority of pasta and Italian food lovers, the perfect combinations of sauce and pasta is not something specifically thought of. All that matters is delicious flavour. We agree.
When you come to La Piazza Dario, you don't need to do the thinking. All you need to do is see which flavours tickle your fancy and Chef Claudio will whip it up for you!
However, if you are curious (or in the mood to make some pasta at home), here's a tasty infographic that that shares the best kind of pastas for different types of sauce...
Did you know that there are ideal pasta noodles for different kinds of sauces? For some, it may be very obvious which kind of pastas are perfect for the many different kind of sauces. We're guessing that for the majority of pasta and Italian food lovers, the perfect combinations of sauce and pasta is not something specifically thought of. All that matters is delicious flavour. We agree.
When you come to La Piazza Dario, you don't need to do the thinking. All you need to do is see which flavours tickle your fancy and Chef Claudio will whip it up for you!
However, if you are curious (or in the mood to make some pasta at home), here's a tasty infographic that that shares the best kind of pastas for different types of sauce...
(Infographic via Nosh On It)
Come join us for a tasty dish of Chef Claudio's spaghetti alle vongole veraci!
What are your plans? No plans? Well let us make some for you! Come to La Piazza Dario's for a delicious home cooked meal of spaghetti all vongole. It's a delicious and fresh plate of pasta with a light white wine, garlic and clam sauce, lightly bathing in spaghetti.
The clams are delightful, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Fresh basil adds a pop of colour and flavour contrast to the clams and white wine. It's the perfect way to enjoy a full dish of pasta without it weighing you down. This is a dish that, if you can't finish it, you will definitely want to bring the leftovers home!
Enjoy it with a glass of white wine and follow this savoury delight with a sweet dessert and/ or espresso and you will be one happy Vancouverite!
Call us to make reservations at 604-430-2195.
Chef Claudio's delightful combination of pistachio and fettuccine is delizioso!
You will never forget the first time you try Chef Claudio Ranallo's pistachio pasta, or fettuccine al pistacchio as it's listed on the menu. Don't let the seemingly simple combination of pasta and pistachios fool you; it is far from a plain dish of pasta.
All at once flavourful, unique, yet reminiscent of your favourite comfort food, this dish is sure to please all who taste it! And don't even get us started on the fresh, al dente fettuccine that comprises this lovely plate of Italian heaven. Or the incredible pistachio pesto cream sauce covering it, for that matter!
If you've never had the pleasure of eating fresh pasta, you're in for a wonderful treat. All of our pasta, including the fettuccine for this mouthwatering dish, is made fresh every day. Read Muah! Pasta Fresca! for more information on our delicious fresh pasta.
Join us this weekend and experience this unforgettable dish for yourself! Make your reservation online at OpenTable or give us a call at 604.430.2195.
Pistachios not for you? Peruse the rest of our Dinner Menu.
You will never forget the first time you try Chef Claudio Ranallo's pistachio pasta, or fettuccine al pistacchio as it's listed on the menu. Don't let the seemingly simple combination of pasta and pistachios fool you; it is far from a plain dish of pasta.
All at once flavourful, unique, yet reminiscent of your favourite comfort food, this dish is sure to please all who taste it! And don't even get us started on the fresh, al dente fettuccine that comprises this lovely plate of Italian heaven. Or the incredible pistachio pesto cream sauce covering it, for that matter!
If you've never had the pleasure of eating fresh pasta, you're in for a wonderful treat. All of our pasta, including the fettuccine for this mouthwatering dish, is made fresh every day. Read Muah! Pasta Fresca! for more information on our delicious fresh pasta.
Join us this weekend and experience this unforgettable dish for yourself! Make your reservation online at OpenTable or give us a call at 604.430.2195.
Pistachios not for you? Peruse the rest of our Dinner Menu.
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.
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.
We've got an exciting promotion to fill your January with delicious, authentic Italian fair...
Every Monday through Thursday nights, take 20% off your pastas until January 28!
What better way to start the New Year than with a delicious, Chef Claudio special to satisfy your tastebuds and fill your hearts with Italian culinary treasures?!
From now until January 28th, you can enjoy the spaghetti alla Claudio (sun dried tomatoes sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs) at 20% off! Perhaps you feel like tagliatelle delizie del bosco (broad noodles served with sautéed gourmet mushrooms & herbs, finished in truffle oil) and you can have that for 20% off as well. There are so many delicious options for you to choose from (13 to be exact) and you can enjoy them all at the delicious discount of 20% off!
Make your reservations today and take a night off from cooking!
Call 604.430.2195 to make your reservation.
See you soon!
Every Monday through Thursday nights, take 20% off your pastas until January 28!
What better way to start the New Year than with a delicious, Chef Claudio special to satisfy your tastebuds and fill your hearts with Italian culinary treasures?!
From now until January 28th, you can enjoy the spaghetti alla Claudio (sun dried tomatoes sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs) at 20% off! Perhaps you feel like tagliatelle delizie del bosco (broad noodles served with sautéed gourmet mushrooms & herbs, finished in truffle oil) and you can have that for 20% off as well. There are so many delicious options for you to choose from (13 to be exact) and you can enjoy them all at the delicious discount of 20% off!
Make your reservations today and take a night off from cooking!
Call 604.430.2195 to make your reservation.
See you soon!
On October 25th, come celebrate World Pasta Day with La Piazza Dario!
October is a wonderful time of year to indulge in your favourite Italian dishes. All at once hearty, comforting and delicious, a good plate of pasta can warm you up even on the coldest fall day. Which is why it makes so much sense that World Pasta Day is celebrated during this transitional month between summer and autumn! It's a little something to look forward too as the warm weather fades away and we begin to remember what it's like to feel chilly.
This year, World Pasta Day falls on Saturday October 25th; an ideal night to take a break from your kitchen and join us for a plate or two of Chef Claudio Ranallo's authentic, mouthwatering pasta. So, at the end of this month if you're in Vancouver, we hope that you will come celebrate the weekend and World Pasta Day with us at La Piazza Dario!
Have a look what's on the menu!
Book your reservation now online at OpenTable or by calling 604.430.2195.
October is a wonderful time of year to indulge in your favourite Italian dishes. All at once hearty, comforting and delicious, a good plate of pasta can warm you up even on the coldest fall day. Which is why it makes so much sense that World Pasta Day is celebrated during this transitional month between summer and autumn! It's a little something to look forward too as the warm weather fades away and we begin to remember what it's like to feel chilly.
This year, World Pasta Day falls on Saturday October 25th; an ideal night to take a break from your kitchen and join us for a plate or two of Chef Claudio Ranallo's authentic, mouthwatering pasta. So, at the end of this month if you're in Vancouver, we hope that you will come celebrate the weekend and World Pasta Day with us at La Piazza Dario!
Have a look what's on the menu!
Book your reservation now online at OpenTable or by calling 604.430.2195.
Join us this month and indulge in our Summer Seasonal Menu!
If you've ever been to La Piazza Dario, you know that Head Chef Claudio Ranallo always has something delicious cooking up in his kitchen. Whether it's a refreshing appetizer, like prosciutto and melon, an authentic Italian pasta dish, such as potato pasta dish gnocchi or spaghetti alle vongole, or a delectable dessert, such Chef Claudio's cannoli, there's always an incredible Italian meal awaiting you at La Piazza Dario, and this month brings no exceptions!
Drop by for dinner this month and take advantage of our Seasonal Menu. Packed with mouthwatering Italian dishes, such as fresh burrata bocconcini served with heirloom tomatoes and arugola, ricotta and spinach ravioli, or zuppa di pesce complete with crab, mussels, prawns, calamari and salmon all in a tomato broth, our Seasonal Menu is bound to satisfy your tastebuds.
Don't miss out on this exceptional menu selection! Join us tonight and peruse the full menu. Make your reservation online or call 604.430.2195.
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If you've ever been to La Piazza Dario, you know that Head Chef Claudio Ranallo always has something delicious cooking up in his kitchen. Whether it's a refreshing appetizer, like prosciutto and melon, an authentic Italian pasta dish, such as potato pasta dish gnocchi or spaghetti alle vongole, or a delectable dessert, such Chef Claudio's cannoli, there's always an incredible Italian meal awaiting you at La Piazza Dario, and this month brings no exceptions!
Drop by for dinner this month and take advantage of our Seasonal Menu. Packed with mouthwatering Italian dishes, such as fresh burrata bocconcini served with heirloom tomatoes and arugola, ricotta and spinach ravioli, or zuppa di pesce complete with crab, mussels, prawns, calamari and salmon all in a tomato broth, our Seasonal Menu is bound to satisfy your tastebuds.
Don't miss out on this exceptional menu selection! Join us tonight and peruse the full menu. Make your reservation online or call 604.430.2195.
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La Piazza Dario's top 5 things to do when visiting Rome, Italy.
You know the saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" If you have a trip planned to Rome, while you will most likely tour the most famous spots of Rome, such as the Colosseum and Pantheon, there are several other experiences we think are well worth having while in this grand city. Granted, some of our top five things to do when visiting Rome are just as famous, if not more so, than the aforementioned sites. However, others things that we suggest doing while in Rome are more about the experience than the place.
It can be easy to sign up for a sightseeing tour in a foreign country and forget about allowing yourself to fully experience what it's like to live in that country. However, experiencing Italy like a Italian is half the fun! With that said, below is a list of our top five things to do in Rome, from sightseeing, to meal suggestions. Enjoy!
Top 5 Things to Do "When in Rome"
You know the saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" If you have a trip planned to Rome, while you will most likely tour the most famous spots of Rome, such as the Colosseum and Pantheon, there are several other experiences we think are well worth having while in this grand city. Granted, some of our top five things to do when visiting Rome are just as famous, if not more so, than the aforementioned sites. However, others things that we suggest doing while in Rome are more about the experience than the place.
It can be easy to sign up for a sightseeing tour in a foreign country and forget about allowing yourself to fully experience what it's like to live in that country. However, experiencing Italy like a Italian is half the fun! With that said, below is a list of our top five things to do in Rome, from sightseeing, to meal suggestions. Enjoy!
Top 5 Things to Do "When in Rome"
- Eat like an Italian: Indulge in the magnifico tastes of Italy, such as gelati and pasta fresca, all while dining out late (nobody eats dinner in Italy before 8:00 pm!), and enjoy the ambiance of la piazza!
- Make a wish at the Fontana di Trevi: When in Rome, making a wish at the Fontana di Trevi, in English the Trevi Fountain, is a must. Legend has it that those who toss a coin into the fountain while making a wish, will one day return to Rome - and who doesn't want to return to Rome!
- Enjoy the local spirits: Although drinking Italian wine, such as chianti, barolo or pinot grigio, may be a no brainer while visiting Italy, don't let the local Italian liquers pass you by either. Even if indulging in an afterdinner nightcap isn't something that you usually partake in, allow yourself to get lost in the flavours of Italy with Italian digestivo favourites, such as limoncello, amaro, or grappa.
- Take a day trip to Pompeii: Discover a place frozen in time by the natural events that occurred because of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Although this trip will have you venturing outside of Rome, the historical impact it has to those who visit, make it worth leaving the city for a day.
- Visit the Vatican: Even if you're not a religious person, a visit to the Vatican City is well worth it. Beautiful solid gold lettering can be found within the city, along with gorgeous architecture, history galore, the Swiss Guard and - need we say more? To top it all off, perhaps you'll see the Pope! Plus you'll be able to say that you've been to the world's smallest state.
Have you been to Italy? Share your favourite things to do when in Rome in the comments below!
If you're unable to get away to Rome, or Italy in general, in the near future, allow us to help satisfy some of the cravings! Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy an authentic Italian meal by our head chef, Chef Claudio Ranallo, who was born and raised in Abruzzo, Italy.
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If you're unable to get away to Rome, or Italy in general, in the near future, allow us to help satisfy some of the cravings! Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy an authentic Italian meal by our head chef, Chef Claudio Ranallo, who was born and raised in Abruzzo, Italy.
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Discover how to eat like a true Italian!
Eat like an Italian & indulge in the traditional Italian meal structure.
With so many courses, it's no wonder that the meal structure of a traditional Italian meal remains a mystery to many of whom are not of Italian descent! However, although a traditional Italian meal can seem overwhelming on paper (or on a menu!), each course is perfectly balanced to compliment the next. So, come visit us at La Piazza Dario and dine like a true Italian with our guide to a traditional Italian meal below!
The Traditional Italian Meal Structure
Aperitivo: The aperitivo is close to the equivalent of the North American appetizer. Examples of an aperitivo are olives, cheese, etc. and are often accompanied with wine or other alcoholic drinks, such as prosecco.
Antipasto: An antipasto is a starter that follows the aperitivo. It is a lighter course than the first course and is often served cold.
Primo: As the first course, the primo usually consists of a non-meat dish, such as risotto, pasta, gnocchi, or soup.
Secondo: The secondo is the second course dish and includes different types of poultry, fish and/or red meat.
Contorno: A contorno is a side dish that is usually served alongside the secondo, however, each dish is always served on two separate plates. More often than not, a contorno is made up of vegetables.
Insalata: The insalata is normally a fresh garden salad.
Formaggi e frutta: Litterally, formaggi e frutta means cheese and fruit and is a dish that consists of locally made cheeses and whatever fresh fruit is in season.
Dolce: Dolce is the dessert of the meal, with popular dessert dishes being tiramisù, panna cotta, gelato or sorbetto, or cannoli.
Caffè: A caffè is traditionally had at the end of an Italian meal. The caffè of choice is, more often than not, an espresso.
Digestivo: The digestivo are drinks consumed at the end of the meal to help aid digestion. Popular digestivo drinks are grappa, amaro and limoncello.
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Eat like an Italian & indulge in the traditional Italian meal structure.
With so many courses, it's no wonder that the meal structure of a traditional Italian meal remains a mystery to many of whom are not of Italian descent! However, although a traditional Italian meal can seem overwhelming on paper (or on a menu!), each course is perfectly balanced to compliment the next. So, come visit us at La Piazza Dario and dine like a true Italian with our guide to a traditional Italian meal below!
The Traditional Italian Meal Structure
Aperitivo: The aperitivo is close to the equivalent of the North American appetizer. Examples of an aperitivo are olives, cheese, etc. and are often accompanied with wine or other alcoholic drinks, such as prosecco.
Antipasto: An antipasto is a starter that follows the aperitivo. It is a lighter course than the first course and is often served cold.
Primo: As the first course, the primo usually consists of a non-meat dish, such as risotto, pasta, gnocchi, or soup.
Secondo: The secondo is the second course dish and includes different types of poultry, fish and/or red meat.
Contorno: A contorno is a side dish that is usually served alongside the secondo, however, each dish is always served on two separate plates. More often than not, a contorno is made up of vegetables.
Insalata: The insalata is normally a fresh garden salad.
Formaggi e frutta: Litterally, formaggi e frutta means cheese and fruit and is a dish that consists of locally made cheeses and whatever fresh fruit is in season.
Dolce: Dolce is the dessert of the meal, with popular dessert dishes being tiramisù, panna cotta, gelato or sorbetto, or cannoli.
Caffè: A caffè is traditionally had at the end of an Italian meal. The caffè of choice is, more often than not, an espresso.
Digestivo: The digestivo are drinks consumed at the end of the meal to help aid digestion. Popular digestivo drinks are grappa, amaro and limoncello.
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Enjoy a healthy, hearty Italian meal at La Piazza Dario!
When many people think of Italian food, they think of carbohydrate overload and heavy creams. But eating Italian food doesn't have to be bad for you. While some dishes are served with (delicious) cream based sauces, there are ways to tailor your meal to suit your healthy lifestyle, even while dining out!
Come to La Piazza Dario and order your favourite Italian dishes with just a few modifications. You get to enjoy the delicious tastes of Italy, without having to feel guilty about what you're eating!
Tips to Healthy Italian Eating:
When many people think of Italian food, they think of carbohydrate overload and heavy creams. But eating Italian food doesn't have to be bad for you. While some dishes are served with (delicious) cream based sauces, there are ways to tailor your meal to suit your healthy lifestyle, even while dining out!
Come to La Piazza Dario and order your favourite Italian dishes with just a few modifications. You get to enjoy the delicious tastes of Italy, without having to feel guilty about what you're eating!
Tips to Healthy Italian Eating:
- Ask if the dish comes in a whole grain option, such as whole wheat bread or pasta. Eating whole grains is believe to lower the risk of many chronic diseases.
- Have some olive oil! Whether it's in your appetizer or main course, olive oil is a healthy dietary fat that is good for your cardiovascular system. It also helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
- Choose tomato based sauces over cream based ones for a meal with a lower fat content.
- Say no to the parmesan cheese.
- Have a glass of Italian red wine (but don't overdo it). Red wine provides antioxidants and resveratrol which helps support good cardiovascular health.
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La Piazza Dario: the perfect place to relax & enjoy a delicious dinner, post-Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful time of year to get together with family, eat some delicious holiday food and give thanks. But when all is said an done, you're tired of cooking and, after a couple of days of leftovers, you're tired of turkey. So, as the dust settles from your Thanksgiving feast, head to La Piazza Dario for a hassle-free (and turkey-free!) meal.
We have all of your favourite authentic Italian foods, including traditional Italian antipasti and pastas.
See the full La Piazza Dario dinner menu.
Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful time of year to get together with family, eat some delicious holiday food and give thanks. But when all is said an done, you're tired of cooking and, after a couple of days of leftovers, you're tired of turkey. So, as the dust settles from your Thanksgiving feast, head to La Piazza Dario for a hassle-free (and turkey-free!) meal.We have all of your favourite authentic Italian foods, including traditional Italian antipasti and pastas.
See the full La Piazza Dario dinner menu.
A personal infatuation with potato pasta.
Ever since I was little, I have always loved pasta; spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, tortellini, you name it, I loved it. And yet, somehow, it wasn't until early adulthood that I was introduced to gnocchi. Being that I'm a quarter Italian and that I had been to Italy by that time, I believe that this may have been a great offense. Nonetheless, when I was finally introduce to gnocchi, my love for pasta was almost instantly surpassed. In other words, I fell madly in love with gnocchi.
A potato pasta, gnocchi has, in my opinion, a bit more of a tangy taste than your traditional pasta; a taste that I can't get enough of! After tasting more gnocchi dishes than many people would think humanly possible, I have come to the conclusion that my favourite combination is gnocchi in a rose sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
For all you fellow gnocchi lovers out there, come try Chef Claudio Ranallo's hand rolled gnocchi (pictured above) - you won't be sorry you did!
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Ever since I was little, I have always loved pasta; spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, tortellini, you name it, I loved it. And yet, somehow, it wasn't until early adulthood that I was introduced to gnocchi. Being that I'm a quarter Italian and that I had been to Italy by that time, I believe that this may have been a great offense. Nonetheless, when I was finally introduce to gnocchi, my love for pasta was almost instantly surpassed. In other words, I fell madly in love with gnocchi.
A potato pasta, gnocchi has, in my opinion, a bit more of a tangy taste than your traditional pasta; a taste that I can't get enough of! After tasting more gnocchi dishes than many people would think humanly possible, I have come to the conclusion that my favourite combination is gnocchi in a rose sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
For all you fellow gnocchi lovers out there, come try Chef Claudio Ranallo's hand rolled gnocchi (pictured above) - you won't be sorry you did!
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Discover Abruzzo's most well-known dish, starring pasta alla chitarra - or guitar pasta!
Come to La Piazza Dario and taste the authentic cuisine of Chef Claudio Ranallo's home, Abruzzo, Italy. Maccheroni alla chitarra, or guitar pasta, as it is more commonly referred to here, is one of the most well-known dishes in Abruzzo.
Why is it called guitar pasta, you ask? The chitarra, which means guitar, is a stringed device which many refer to as an instrument. The pasta dough, after being rolled out flat, is then placed over the strings and a rolling pin is used to push the dough through the strings, creating sectioned pieces of pasta!
Although maccheroni alla chitarra is not on the La Piazza Dario menu, Chef Claudio has been known to make it by special request! So, don't be shy. Visit us down on Slocan Street, ask for the pasta alla chitarra and get a taste of authentic Italian food with this traditional pasta. You'll swear you've hopped on a plane to Abruzzo!
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Why is it called guitar pasta, you ask? The chitarra, which means guitar, is a stringed device which many refer to as an instrument. The pasta dough, after being rolled out flat, is then placed over the strings and a rolling pin is used to push the dough through the strings, creating sectioned pieces of pasta!
Although maccheroni alla chitarra is not on the La Piazza Dario menu, Chef Claudio has been known to make it by special request! So, don't be shy. Visit us down on Slocan Street, ask for the pasta alla chitarra and get a taste of authentic Italian food with this traditional pasta. You'll swear you've hopped on a plane to Abruzzo!
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Save on your pasta dinner when you dine at La Piazza Dario!
Mondays through Thursdays, receive 20% off on our pasta dishes.
If you listen to The SONiC Nation, you're already in the know: Mondays through Thursdays our pasta dishes are 20% off! All of your favourite La Piazza Dario pasta dinners are included, from our Tortellini, to our Spaghetti alle Vongole, to the delicious Ravioli in a tomato and cream sauce featured above.
Discover what other pasta dinners are one the menu.
Mondays through Thursdays, receive 20% off on our pasta dishes.
Discover what other pasta dinners are one the menu.
For more details, give us a call at 604-430-2195 or tune into The SONiC Nation!
