​​🇨🇦 Vancouver | DT's Hidden Italian Gem - Zefferelli's 🍝✨​​

💗 My first visit to Zefferelli's was years ago - stumbled upon it while wandering DT with local friends! 🇮🇹 Tucked away on the second floor of a Robson Street building (easy to miss - no flashy signs!), this spot transports you straight to Italy the moment you step inside 🪟 The wooden furniture, vintage chandeliers, and street-view windows create a movie-perfect romantic setting 🎬🥰 💜 By day: Charming people-watching spot 🕯️ By night: Candlelit tables transform it into the ultimate date night venue 🥐 ​​Complimentary Starter:​​ Warm baguette arrives immediately 🥖 Paired with a unique chilled tomato salsa (more intense flavor than regular salsa, with a delightful tang) 🍅 Best part? Unlimited refills - we may have eaten three baskets... 😋 🍝 ​​Signature Pastas We Tried:​​ ​​Penne Salsicce (Sausage & Tomato) 🍅🧅​​ Heaven for meat lovers! Thick, rich tomato sauce with sliced Italian sausage (salty but balanced) - so hearty we had to share! ​​Linguini Vongole (Clam & White Wine) 🦪🍸​​ The definition of light yet flavorful! Plump clams swimming in olive oil, garlic, and white wine sauce - leaves your palate refreshed with a subtle sweetness 🧄✨ 🍝 ​​Must-Try Next Time:​​ ​​Linguine Crab 🧈🦀 ($26)​​ Creamy pesto-alfredo hybrid sauce with rock crab meat, artichokes, and bell peppers - legendary among regulars! ​​Spaghetti Ragu 🥓🍝 ($23)​​ Classic meat sauce done right - each forkful delivers perfect meat-to-pasta ratio 💡 ​​Pro Tips:​​ Avoid peak hours (lunch rush gets crazy) Reservations recommended for dinner Ask for window seats - best views! 📍 ​​Zefferelli's​​ 1136 Robson St 2nd Floor, Vancouver #datenightvibes #hiddenvancouver #italianfoodie #pastalover #romanticspot #downtowndining #foodiefinds #culinaryescape