Italian Day on The Drive is back!

Italian Day 2015 is happening this weekend on Commercial Drive.

Italian Day 2015 is just two days away! This Sunday, June 14th marks this year's Italian Day on the popular Vancouver street, Commercial Drive.

Running consecutively since 2010, every year the festivities of Italian Day shut down Commercial Drive in order to host this highly anticipated event. Italian themed decorations, such as green, white and red balloons line the street as street performers entertain and Vancouverites mingle.

This year's theme for Italian Day is ART, encompassing everything from "architecture, painting, sculpture, music, cinema, performance, literature, design and culinary art." Learn more about Italian Day on The Drive 2015.

Join the festivities this Sunday any time between 12pm and 8pm and then cap your Italian themed day off with a trip to La Piazza Dario for some delicious authentic Italian cuisine. We're only a quick 5 minute car ride away from Commercial Drive!

Call 604.430.2195 to make a reservation or book online via OpenTable.

(Image via Italian Day Facebook Page)

You've got questions. We've got answers!

Questions about our menu? Nessun problema!

We always want to hear from our customers. So, we've set up an easy, online and ultimately hassle-free way for you to contact us with all of your La Piazza Dario-related questions and comments!

Click here and drop us a line at the bottom right hand side of the screen; you'll find the form underneath the heading "Ask a Question." All you need to do is fill out your name, your phone number, your email and your question or comment and we'll take it from there! All questions about our menu are welcome. As well as any comments regarding your dining experience with us.

We look forward to hearing from you and we'll be sure to get back to you as soon as we can. :)

What is Piaggio? Why it's the name of the family who created the quintessential Italian mode of personal transportation: the Vespa.

Yes, this little beauty is quite possibly the most well known scooter in the world and a perfect blend of Italian ingenuity, style and charm! 

Founded in 1884 by Rinaldo Piaggo, the company Piaggo began as a ship fittings, plane and sea plane part manufacturer! It was was his son, Enrico, who decided to foray into the world of personal transport. Since the very first Vespa of the 40's, the company has gone on to ship more than 18 million Vespas, produce in 13 countries around the world and market to 114 countries!

Not bad for a little scooter! Want a true Italian experience? Hop onto a Vespa and visit us in Vancouver for a tasty creation by our head chef! For now, we leave you with a great video of Vespa history...

It's Friday and what perfect time to watch a beautiful program about Italian life than today?!

What does it really mean to be a gondolier in Venice? How do Sicilians define themselves and separate from the island's mafia labels? How does a young Roman teenager find joy in high speeds races amidst the grand history of her home? Did you know that world's most dangerous horse race occurs in Sienna?

There is so much to learn about Italy and its people. If you find yourself even remotely intrigued and in the mood for some Italian culture, we've got a perfect plan for a relaxing night off:

1. Come visit La Piazza Dario for an authentic Italian meal. Chef Claudio guarantees your enjoyment of his delectable dishes (you'll probably end up wishing you ordered more to take home!).
2. Get into your comfy clothes (pajamas maybe?) and put on the Discovery Atlas, Italy Revealed (click to watch) and immerse yourself into the stories of Italian people from all over the country!

Now how's that for a plan?!

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Celebrating all that is Italian on The Drive!

Yesterday, Sunday, June 9th marked another year of The Drive's Italian Day on Vancouver's well known street, Commercial Drive. A street festival like you've never seen before, this year's festivities was named Carnevale di Venezia, which literally translates to Venice Carnival.

With balloons, street entertainers, and, of course, Venetian style masks, Commercial Drive, closed down for the day to accomodate all of the Italian festivities, food and entertainment. If you missed the festivities yesterday, watch the video from 2012's celebrations below to get a glimpse into what Italian Day is all about!



Assuming you didn't get your fill of delicious, authentic Italian food yesterday, pop into La Piazza Dario for a home-style Italian dinner you won't soon forget!

Learn more about Italian Day.