La Pentola della Quercia Reviews List

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very impressive northern italian food. Recommended dishes are the albacore tuna crudo and beef bone marrow appetizers, and the rolled rabbit loin and lamb shoulder main courses. Interesting, mostly italian wine list. Fairly easy (metered) parking at night."

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 2 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great chef's menu

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We tried La Pentola for the first time on Mother's Day and it couldn't have been better. Our server was incredible from start to finish, making great recommendations throughout. We did the 7 course family style menu which allowed us 3 appetizers, 2 pastas, a meat and a dessert. Each course was different and equally delicious. The room was warm, friendly and comfortable. I would go back here in a heart beat and not hesitate to recommend it to anyone else."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice, but not la Quercia

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Decent food, but not spectacular. Having been to la Quercia a number of times and loved it (can't say enough great things about that place)......this didn't live up to expectations. I'll pop by for a drink, but not dinner."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 4 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Group Birthday Dinner - outstanding

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I read the reviews from a number of sources before booking a group table for my wife's birthday. To those who say it is too loud, you are way off base. We had a table for 6 in the middle of the restaurant and had no problem at all having conversations. We had the family style tasting menu and we were very impressed. We informed the sommelier which wines we planned to order and the chefs did us a 7 course meal to go with the wines. We had no idea what to expect and each course was creative, perfectly cooked and falvorful. At $55 per person for the food, it was a great deal. The service and food were both excellent, and all 6 people in our party said that for sure they would go back again."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 5 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

as great as their flagship!

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've eaten at La Quercia's Kitsilano location many times and have just now gotten around to trying La Pentola. The co-owners have split duties with one at the helm in each location. The atmosphere was lively, but quiet enough to allow for civilized conversation. The staff were professional, attentive, and friendly. The menu is very similar to La Quercia, with the same "la famiglia" options for family-style, multi-course sharing. Everything was delicious. The wine list had a nice selection of BC and Italian wines (~$45 and up). They've done a great job of revitalizing Italian dining in Vancouver!"

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 6 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The space is comfortable but

Dined on 27/04/2013

Dined on 27/04/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The space is comfortable but so noisy it's difficult to hear the person beside you."

Dined on 27/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 7 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Check out the menu. It's a

Dined on 27/04/2013

Dined on 27/04/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Check out the menu. It's a bit different for Vancouver. Excellent food! Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Yes it is very noisy. We will be back."

Dined on 27/04/2013

2006

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Review 8 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I was here with my party of

Dined on 19/04/2013

Dined on 19/04/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was here with my party of 7 (including me) for my birthday dinner and it explicitly stated on open table that an 18% gratuity will be added to a party of 8 and more. I was a little disappointed to find that only was there an automatic 18% gratuity charge on our bill but more importantly that the service was not even near deserving of that amount of gratuity. The fact that we had to "ask our server to clear the table" says it all."

Dined on 19/04/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, romantic

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Review 9 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food. Attentive service.

Dined on 19/04/2013

Dined on 19/04/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food. Attentive service. Great for business lunch or special event."

Dined on 19/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 10 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good but my husband

Dined on 20/04/2013

Dined on 20/04/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good but my husband thought his pork was underdone. Noise level too high for conversation. The restaurant appears to be catering to larger groups; the music is lound and the groups are shouting over the music making it impossible for a couple looking for a more intimate evening to hear themselves speak. Service a little overdone, pressured, rushed...replacing wine before the first glass is gone, removing plate as soon as the last bite is taken gives a feeling of moving you through like a production line, not a relaxing meal to enjoy."

Dined on 20/04/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 11 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very noisy large group behind

Dined on 21/04/2013

Dined on 21/04/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very noisy large group behind us. There is not much here to muffle noise so it was distracting to our table and the visit we wanted to have.
Wine list was limited.
We also requested a 'quieter corner' and did not get it."

Dined on 21/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 12 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our second time here.

Dined on 19/04/2013

2011

Dined on 19/04/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our second time here. We had the 7 course chef's menu which was not on the printed menu. Brilliantly done and well paced. The staff are knowledgeable and professional with just the right amount of 'friendly.' We will certainly be back."

Dined on 19/04/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 13 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Adequate but Disappointing

Dined on 07/04/2013

Dined on 07/04/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A group of (4) of us were there Brunch last Sunday. We found the service slow and spotty. We had to ask for fresh coffee after it being served it luke warm. The restaurant wasn't very busy and when we finally did get our order the presentation was not very appealing. the food was however adequate but not to the standard of most Vancouver brunch restaurants including the previous restaurant at this location. Overall we were somewhat disapointed."

Dined on 07/04/2013

2010

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Review 14 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food with attentive

Dined on 22/03/2013

Dined on 22/03/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food with attentive but not intrusive service. Highly recommended for a delicious meal. The 5 course prix fixe menu was very wellpaced and just the right amount of food."

Dined on 22/03/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 15 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

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Review 16 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was exceptional:

Dined on 16/03/2013

2011

Dined on 16/03/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was exceptional: everything very well balanced and beautifully presented. Excellent recommendations for both food and wine from our server Jeff. Nice ambiance and comfortable. A fine addition to the Yaletown scene."

Dined on 16/03/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 17 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The host greeted us very warmly!

Dined on 15/03/2013

Dined on 15/03/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The host greeted us very warmly! We loved the decor and the lighting. The food was perfect! Excellent portions and presentation."

Dined on 15/03/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 18 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The menu is very focused,

Dined on 12/03/2013

2013

Dined on 12/03/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The menu is very focused, as is the excellent wine list. We opted for one of the fixed menus, which gives you a selection of items off the regular menu. This was not only a more interesting way to eat (you don't know what you;'re getting), but also much more cost effective. Each dish was excellent, and the pacing of the evening could not have been better. I have not had a meal this good in a long time. The renovated room is not quite as interesting as in the old days when it was a French restaurant, but it has a much more modern appeal. The staff are excellent, there when you need them, gone when you don't. Some may complain of the lack of BC wines on the list, but what they have are excellent (Oulus for $110 is a bargain). Highly recommend"

Dined on 12/03/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 19 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

There seemed to be a delay

Dined on 09/03/2013

Dined on 09/03/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"There seemed to be a delay in the food being served, otherwise it's a terrific room, the staff was terrific, and the food is wonderful. Also, it's excellent value."

Dined on 09/03/2013

2008

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Review 20 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Although saddened by the Bagna

Dined on 06/03/2013

2007

Dined on 06/03/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Although saddened by the Bagna Cauda salad coming off the list I have to say that the Souffle appetizer is AMAZING! Had the Lumache pasta this time and my colleagues all had lasagna. Perfectly done! The new wine list is great too.
Our office is on the same block and this is a lovely treat for us at lunch. Pricing is decent too and service is top notch."

Dined on 06/03/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 21 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

All 4 of us ordered the 5

Dined on 04/03/2013

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"All 4 of us ordered the 5 course chef's choice. FANTASTIC The flavours and pairings were absolutely delicious.
We will definitely return, there are many items on the menu we have not tried yet."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 22 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Must try the Prosciutto! Unbelievea

Dined on 23/02/2013

Dined on 23/02/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Must try the Prosciutto! Unbelieveably good. Very good food, especially the starters and pasta dishes! Great place for family style dining."

Dined on 23/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 23 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

At times the music from the

Dined on 22/02/2013

Dined on 22/02/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"At times the music from the bar was a little too disruptive and repetitive therefore detracted from the ambiance."

Dined on 22/02/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 24 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we are huge fans of la quercia

Dined on 15/02/2013

Dined on 15/02/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we are huge fans of la quercia on 4th and were so hoping that the food would hit the mark which it did...service was outstanding. love the family style menu....
we are so pleased that you have opened closer to us, we live on the north shore...all the best and keep up the great work."

Dined on 15/02/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 25 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dinner was ok

Dined on 17/02/2013

Dined on 17/02/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife and I enjoyed our dining experience but we were not "wow'd" with the food. It's not that it wasn't good, but i was expecting more flavor to the food. The menu variety was great, although difficult to know what a lot of the menu items were if you dont have a great knowledge of Italian fare.

I would recommend others to try it to see what they think, but I won't revisit for a year or so and then see how it is."

Dined on 17/02/2013

2008

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Review 26 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Group of 5 of us went there

Dined on 30/01/2013

Dined on 30/01/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Group of 5 of us went there for my brothers birthday, let them choose the food for you, it's an option, and you will have one of the best meals this city has to offer, it was exceptional. Service was a bit slow at the beginning, waited awhile to be greeted and to have our order taken, but I think they were perhaps a bit short staffed, we did make our reservation last minute too, means you lose your right to complain. anywAys, he made good at he end, my brother has allergies that they worked around, which is never say. Need to go back and try the porchetta"

Dined on 30/01/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 27 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

La Pentola della Quercia is

Dined on 17/02/2013

Dined on 17/02/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"La Pentola della Quercia is a great place for lunch. I like that it opens until 3pm because it suites those of us that wake up late on the weekends.
The Bucatini all'Amatriciana, Souffle di Parmigiano, and Rapini were excellent. The Lemon Creme dessert was amazing."

Dined on 17/02/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 28 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Overall experience was positive

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall experience was positive with good service and excellent martinis. Souffle di parmigiano, zucchini crudo and Cauliflower, endive, bagna cauda, parmigiano were excellent. Cannot recommend the osso bucco, dry and flavourless. Advised the restuarant by e-mail but they did not respond."

Dined on 29/01/2013

2007

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Review 29 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our second time there and

Dined on 09/02/2013

2005

Dined on 09/02/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our second time there and it was again excellent. Love the great selection of food."

Dined on 09/02/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 30 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing!

Dined on 09/02/2013

Dined on 09/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Incredible food! Very Italian and not just cliche pasta dishes. We are adventurous and like to try new things - this time it was the bone marrow appetizer which tasted nothing like I expected, so delicious! This is a definite MUST try!"

Dined on 09/02/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 31 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food mixed responses from

Dined on 02/02/2013

Dined on 02/02/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food mixed responses from party of 6 ranging from very tasty to awful (uncooked pasta)
Service - erratic and sometimes very inattentive
Ambiance - nothing special
Noise - unbelievably loud"

Dined on 02/02/2013

2009

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Review 32 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Lonely lasagna, but promising

Dined on 06/02/2013

Dined on 06/02/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I notice that this is the third incarnation for this spot in the two years that I've been in Vancouver. With the familiar name of Quercia involved, I'm hoping La Pentola della Quercia has some staying power. The decor is more subdued & modern than its kitschy predecessors. The service was friendly and attentive (they were patient as my dining guest was running late). I only had the kale and ricotta lasagna. Although it looked dwarfed in its dish, it was delicious and ample for a lunchtime meal (it would have looked better and less lonely in the dish with a few salad greens and decoration). I looked forward to visiting the restaurant's sister, La Quercia. La Pentola was a good introduction."

Dined on 06/02/2013

2010

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Review 33 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed it! Staff accommodated

Dined on 04/02/2013

Dined on 04/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Enjoyed it!
Staff accommodated our request for a different table (round versus rectangular)."

Dined on 04/02/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 34 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was good but the

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was good but the pasta was a little cold otherwise, very tasty."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch

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Review 35 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first visit here.

Dined on 30/01/2013

Dined on 30/01/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first visit here. We have been to La Quercia many times, and the food here is certainly comparable. We enjoyed the broad menu options available that allowed us to share some menu items. We had a wonderful meal celebrating a special occasion. Of particular note is the excellent wine list, with mark ups far below what one might expect..a wonderful surprise!"

Dined on 30/01/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 36 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My Favourite Italian experience!

Dined on 03/02/2013

Dined on 03/02/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I have returned three times in two weeks just to make sure it is really as good as my first experience. Every meal has been a taste of heaven. For dinner, there were four of us each time so we have tasted many of the items. My husband loves their bone marrow appetiser and on one occassion had trout and on the second reluctantly tried the polenta Gnocchi and LOVED it. I have also started with the simple but delightfully fresh salad with oil and vinegar to start. The other mains that we have tried are Osso Bucco and two different styles of Black Cod, both just melted in your mouth.
Any person who has not tried either the Lemon Cream or Citrus Consumee desserts, needs to go back!"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 37 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server was amazing. She

Dined on 01/02/2013

Dined on 01/02/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our server was amazing. She was warm and personable and gave us lots of attention, without being too much. She was adorable and was able to get a sense of the type of table we were, and catered to that. An absolute professional. Well done on hiring great staff. The food was very good as well - heavy, but good. I would recommend however that they serve fresh bread at the table vs. a somewhat stale baguette. Little details make the difference between very good, and outstanding dining."

Dined on 01/02/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 38 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Underwhelmed

Dined on 29/01/2013

Dined on 29/01/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I travel to Vancouver routinely, enjoy the diversity of great restaurants available and am a big fan of La Quercia on West 4th so coupled with the positive reviews on Opentable had high expectations.

It took 3 tries and 45 minutes to finally find a bottle of wine that was stocked.

The service was consistently slow... and the food did not reach the level of expectations I had hoped for.

It is the first time I have had tough Osso Bucco. Perhaps it was an off night, but I won't be back."

Dined on 29/01/2013

2009

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Review 39 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Going on the list...

Dined on 31/01/2013

2007

Dined on 31/01/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went with 4 other friends-oddly enough had heard good reviews about the service, but we obviously hit an off night. Had to flag down our server for drink orders and she did not offer up any recommends or descriptions of the menu.
They didn't have the first bottle of wine we ordered, but came through on the chianti. Burrata & souffle appetizers were delicious (minus the pickled veg on the burrata-I'm not a huge fan and thought it could have been paired better). Pasta entrees had good flavor and were cooked perfectly (although a bit cold). Dessert was delicious all around.
Best part of the evening was the bill-it was very reasonably priced for the quality. Would I go back-yes-would I say its the best-no, but definitely will be on the radar."

Dined on 31/01/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 40 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was well presented,

Dined on 01/02/2013

Dined on 01/02/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was well presented, cooked nicely and the portion size (secondi dishes) was perfect. The service was attentive and I especially liked how one person was dedicated to a task (i.e. water service). It was an energetic atmosphere and I would recommend for girlfriend get-togethers."

Dined on 01/02/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 41 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our first time and it was

Dined on 26/01/2013

2005

Dined on 26/01/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our first time and it was excellent. Food was divine, and great service. We will be back."

Dined on 26/01/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 42 for La Pentola della Quercia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Due to the restaurant being

Dined on 25/01/2013