Vancouver's Top 9 Must-Try Restaurants | Fine Dining to Hidden Gems
📍 Why This List? From Michelin-starred French-Canadian feasts to $10 Italian sandwiches, this guide covers Vancouver’s best eats—whether you crave tasting menus or comfort food. 🍽️ The Ultimate Ranking (By Cuisine & Vibe) 1️⃣ St. Lawrence Restaurant 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Québécois Fine Dining: Foie gras terrine, rabbit pie, 1930s bistro charm. ✔ Michelin Star: $135 tasting menu (worth every penny). 2️⃣ L’Abattoir 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Sexy French: Braised beef cheek, silk-smooth foie gras, Gastown loft vibes. 3️⃣ Suyo Modern Peruvian 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Lima Meets Vancouver: Tiger’s milk ceviche, $95 sharing menu. 4️⃣ AnnaLena 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Edible Art: Molecular-ish Canadian (think deconstructed apple pie). 5️⃣ The Mackenzie Room 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Surprise Me!: Chef’s-choice blind tasting ($80) – adventurous eaters only. 6️⃣ Botanist 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Forest Fantasy: Smoked octopus, flower-filled cocktails, harbour views. 7️⃣ Linh Café 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Pho + French: Beef bone broth pho, confit duck poutine. 8️⃣ Ask For Luigi 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Pasta Heaven: Daily-made noodles, ricotta gnocchi. 9️⃣ La Grotta Del Formaggio 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Italian Deli: Build-your-own $12 monster sandwiches. 💡 Brutally Honest Tips ✔ Splurge-Worthy: St. Lawrence (save for anniversaries). ✔ Budget Hack: La Grotta sandwiches = best $15 lunch. ✔ Skip If: You hate tiny portions (looking at you, AnnaLena). #VancouverEats #MichelinMunching #NoSadPasta