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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana is a pasta dish originally from the Italian village of Amatrice (unfortunately very well known now thanks to the recent earthquake tragedy that occurred). For the whole month of September we have a special promotion: 

For every plate of Spaghetti all'Amatriciana sold, $5 will be donated to the Red Cross to help the people of Amatrice rebuild their lives.

The spaghetti is dressed with a traditional Italian sauce based on guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese and tomato. It is one of the best known Italian pasta sauces, even if it's not often known by its official name.

Come join us for a delicious plate of Spaghetti all'Amatriciana and help us raise funds for a very good cause!

Give us a call at 604.430.2195 to reserver your table, or book online directly through our website!

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We are thrilled to share this delicious news!

Thank you to Vancity Buzz for your kind mention and including us in your list of the Best Meatballs in Vancouver!

Come join us for some tasty meatballs over al dente pasta made with tender love and care by Chef Claudio, just for you! We pride ourselves in creating truly authentic Italian dishes for you in the same way that we cook them at home for our families.

Give us a call to make reservations and try Vancouver's best meatballs!

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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!

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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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.

For more details, give us a call at 604-430-2195 or tune into The SONiC Nation!

Hats off to Chef Claudio Ranallo: This fresh pasta is delizioso!

If you've had the pleasure of eating fresh pasta, the odds are that you noticed the difference, upon tasting your first bite, between the delightful dish you were diving into and everyday, store bought pasta.

The difference between fresh, authentic Italian pasta and the "other kind" is clear. And generally, once you go fresca, you never want to go back. At La Piazza Dario, our pastas are made fresh, every day so that you can experience a little bit of Italian heaven with every bite.

You would never want to eat stale bread, so why settle for anything less with your pasta! Join us for dinner at La Piazza Dario and we promise that Chef Ranallo's pasta dishes won't disappoint.

Discover what's on the menu!

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What's a tasty dish with succulent clams and perfectly al dente spaghetti in Italian? Spaghetti alle Vongole!
 

Come and join us for dinner with this delicious spaghetti plate. What do most people think of when they think of spaghetti? Meatballs. But at La Piazza Dario we want to mix it up and give you a new flavour to think about.

Spaghetti alle Vongole is a traditional Neopolitan dish that is popular throughout Italy. It is usually prepared in two ways: with tomatoes, in rosso, and without, in bianco. It's quite a simple dish that is not crowded or overwhelmed by many ingredients. Italians create this dish with cooking staples such as olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. The real flavour stars here are the clams! At La Piazza Dario, Chef Claudio lets the flavour of the clams permeate the sauce and creates a light and delicate pasta that is sure to guarantee satisfied murmurs from the well-seasoned foodie to the casual dinner diner.

Come on down and try it for yourself!