The Golden Boot — Restaurant in Coquitlam

I can't comment on the food at this place as we didnt actually end up eating there. I can however comment on the staff and the manager of this place. They have no business being in the restaurant business.

My wife and I had heard good things about this restaurant, so we went there all the way from Richmond. We reached there 40 minutes before closing. Admittedly not enough time for a long meal, but surely enough for a quick bite. The lady who received us though flatly said that they are full at the moment, and that she did not anticipate a table freeing up before closing time. She did not offer us the option of waiting to see if a table actually frees up, or sitting at the bar or getting a takeout instead. We accepted this explanation and started to leave. However, we then had the idea that since we had come this far, we should at least get a takeout. So we went back in and asked if we can get a takeout. The same lady said yes and took our order. This made us wonder why she didnt offer us the option earlier. And then she says to us, 'You can wait outside!', which we thought was odd.

Fine, so we wait outside for our takeout. Its now 15 mins to closing and another couple arrives. They are promptly seated at a table by the same lady while we are still waiting outside for our takeout!! She probably saw the expression on our faces, so she came out and told us we can sit at the bar if we want. By this time, it was clear that this lady clearly had some kind of bias against us, so we went and complained to the manager. The manager simply said 'I don't know what happened so I don't know to say!' He did not have the decency to talk to the staff member in question to even find out what happened.

We had finally had enough and we left without getting our takeout. This restaurant clearly doesn't know how to treat its customers, so if you want to be treated like garbage, go and give this...

First time coming here ,as a coworker highly recommended this restaurant. My family and I came for dinner a couple weeks ago, after making resv's months in advance ,as needed. We were greeted and seated right away. The restaurant temperature was quite chilly ,the tables were a solid, hard stone which absorbed the ambient temperature and were also quite cold to the touch. The place was really bright and had a cafe or diner vibe to it. Shortly after being seated we recieved complimentary focaccia bread with oil, and vinegar. The bread was fresh and had good flavour. After a short wait we received our meals. They came out to the table steaming hot but after having 2 or 3 bites, the food went from steaming hot to really cold rather quickly.. I flagged down our waitress and mentioned this and asked to get it reheated. To which she suggested she could put it in a take out container and I could just take it home instead. I declined her offer as we were there for a family get to together.and had all just received our meals moments ago. The pasta dish was remade and once again came to the table steaming hot. But once again became cold very quickly.. The portion sizes left alot to be desired. The tortellinis were quite small in size and served in a very shallow dish The food had good flavour and the pasta was cooked Al dente, which wasn't to everyone's liking, but I didn't mind.

The ground pepper was a plastic ground pepper shaker from the grocery store with a Golden Boot sticker covering the label. The powdered Parmasean cheese was in a metal shaker ,like you would see on the counter at the take out pizza shop. Not a horrible experience but for the prices being at par or above other well known establishments, there's room for...

The Golden Boot is a gem of a restaurant in this part of Coquitlam that serves classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. I was delighted by the variety on the menu and quality of the food, the friendly and attentive service, and the cozy, be it a little dated, and inviting atmosphere.

I started with the minestrone soup, which was hearty and flavourful, with chunks of vegetables and beans in a rich tomato broth. It was served with a slice of crusty bread, perfect for dipping. The soup was so satisfying that I almost forgot to leave room for the main course.

For the main course, I chose the penne alla voka, which was one of the best I've ever had. The pasta was cooked al dente, coated with a creamy tomato sauce that had just the right amount of saltiness from the bacon. The portion was generous but not overwhelming. It was a simple but satisfying dish that hit all the right notes.

For dessert, I couldn't resist the tiramisu, which was highly recommended by everyone, I told I was going here. It was a heavenly concoction soaked in espresso and rum, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder. It was light and fluffy, maybe too sweet for me. My son definitely liked it more than I did.

The Golden Boot is a place where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine without breaking the bank. The prices are reasonable, the portions are ample, and the quality is superb. It's no wonder that this restaurant has been voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Coquitlam. If you're looking for a place to treat yourself or your loved ones, look no further than The Golden Boot. You...