📍 Pepino’s | Vancouver’s Retro Italian Gem 🍝

🏘️ Pepino’s Spaghetti House ✨ This cozy, underrated Italian spot nails old-school NYC vibes—moody lighting, wooden booths, and pure date-night magic! 🍽 Our Order & Verdict: 🧄 Garlic Cheesy Bread ($14) Crispy outside, fluffy inside—garlic + gooey cheese = heaven. Even better dipped in marinara! 🧀 Mozzarella Sticks ($14) Golden-crisp with Instagram-worthy cheese pulls. Classic marinara dip = perfection. 🍄 Fettuccini Truffle Alfredo ($38) Cream bomb! Rich truffle + silky cheese strands—first bite = mind-blowing, but heavy AF (best shared!). 🍅 Rigatoni alla Vodka ($28) + Truffle & Meatball ($8) Spicy tomato-cream vodka sauce + juicy meatball + truffle shavings = next-level umami. ⚠️ Heads-up: Their sauces are decadently thick—divine at first, then nap-inducing. Share portions! 💰 Damage: ~$50+/person (but worth it for the first-bite magic). 📍 Where: 631 Commercial Dr, Vancouver ⏰ Hours: Closes at 10PM 📅 Pro tip: Reserve ahead—weekends get packed! ✨ Final Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4.5/5) *Come for the truffle pulls, stay for the vibes—just wear stretchy pants! #VancouverEats #ItalianFood #HiddenGem #PastaLover #DateNightSpot #ComfortFood #TruffleAddict