Osteria al Centro

Name: Osteria al Centro
Address: 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5M 3E4
Telephone: (604) 430-9696
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

25 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

Osteria al Centro

Located within the heart of the Italian Cultural Centre, Osteria al Centro brings the spirit of Italy to Vancouver. Our menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition, featuring authentic pizzas with perfectly crisp crusts, classic dishes crafted with care, and homemade pasta sauces that bring the flavors of Italy to life. Begin your dining experience with a selection of aperitivi to whet your appetite.

Pair your meal with our thoughtfully curated Italian wine list, showcasing regional favorites, or indulge in our Italian-inspired cocktails, crafted to bring a modern twist to timeless flavors. Whether you’re gathering with friends and family to enjoy a meal, or watching your favorite sports on screen, Osteria al Centro offers the perfect setting for any occasion.

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a passion for genuine hospitality, we invite you to relax and savor a true taste of Italy.

Benvenuti!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 430-9696
Website
http://www.italianculturalcenter.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4
Neighborhood
East Vancouver
Cross street
Slocan St. and Grandview Hwy.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Renfrew Sky Train Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Frittura di CalamariCA$26.00
Fried calamari rings served with lemon wedges and our puttanesca sauce (Share for two)
FocacciaCA$8.00
Made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, rock salt
Caprese TricoloreCA$18.00
Fresh mozzarella di Bufala, heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamico di Modena, extra virgin olive oil, greens mix
RucolaCA$11.00
Shaved pecorino, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegrette
AranciniCA$15.00
Assortment of arancini
Polpette al SugoCA$15.00
Meatballs in tomato sauce

Panini

Rosso AmoreCA$15.00
Soppressata, roasted red bell-pepper, sun-dried tomato pesto, provola, extra virgin olive oil
CapriCA$15.00
Mozzarella fior di latte, sliced tomato, arugula, fresh pesto
CrudoCA$17.00
Prosciutto crudo, taggiasche olives, taleggio, arugula
SempliciottoCA$15.00
Prosciutto cotto, montasio, pate di olive, arugula

Primi

Linguine Aglio e OlioCA$16.00
Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, calabrian chilli flakes
Spaghetti alla CarbonaraCA$23.00
Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano cheese, fresh black pepper
Tagliatelle alla BologneseCA$24.00
Slow cooked ragu of beef, pork, soffritto, tomatoes and parmigiano reggiano
Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$21.00
Guanciale, fresh ground black pepper, calabrian chilly flakes, san marzano tomatoes
Risotto ai FunghiCA$26.00
Carnaroli rice, oven roasted wild mushrooms, recorino romano, fresh nero pregiato truffle
Gnocchi al PomodoroCA$19.00
Potato gnocchi made in-house, roma and san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil
Paccheri Salsiccia e FinocchioCA$19.00
Pork and fennel sausage slow cooked in cream ragu, pecorino romano
Chitarra Cacio e PepeCA$17.00
Fresh ground black pepper, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil

Pizze

Margherita DOPCA$18.00
Tomato sauce DOP, mozzarella fior di latte, basil
CapricciosaCA$21.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushroom, artichoke, olive taggiasche, mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce
Prosciutto e RucolaCA$23.00
Prosciutto di parma, mozzarella fior di latte, arugula, shaved parmigiano, tomato sauce
DiavolaCA$25.00
Salame calabrese, roasted red bell pepper, olives, red onions, mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce
Ricotta e FichiCA$22.00
Prosciutto cotto, lemon pepper ricotta, pistachios, balsamic marinated fresh figs, mozzarella fior di latte

Desserts

TiramisuCA$11.00
Coffee, lady finger cookies, light liquor and mascarpone
Budio Al CaramelloCA$12.00
Italian caramel pudding, whipped cream, pistachios and pecans
CannoliCA$5.00
Cannolo shell filled with chocolate ricotta and mascarpone

What 25 people are saying

Osteria al Centro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Kid-friendly
Vancouver
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria al Centro offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing" pizza and "great service." Diners appreciate the fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, especially the gnocchi and focaccia. The restaurant's cozy setting, ample parking, and future outdoor patio make it a promising casual dining destination. "Definitely going back" is a common sentiment.

25 Reviews

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grace
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view in their backyard was amazing. Food was great too!
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My
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Paccheri, Carbonara, pizza ricotta e fichi and budino are the 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
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Luciano
Vancouver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Osteria was excellent , luckily I made Reso’s cause it was busy, had a good vibe. The food was really good.
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Vince
Vancouver4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our first visit was not as enjoyable as we had hoped. I guess I miss the ambiance of the old osteria. Shared calamari was underwhelming and overpriced. More coating than squid. Bucatini with amatriciana sauce was tasty but came to the table only warm. Good sized and plenty pieces of guanciale. Of the items ordered the pizzas were the best. Great crust. Cappuccinos were only warm but tablemate's was replaced by the waiter. May give it a second chance.
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Giulia VIP
Vancouver6 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointed! Food lacked flavour and under seasoned (calamari, meatballs and pizza). Had higher expectation given its part of Il Centro. The ambience was far from being an Osteria and felt more like a cafeteria. So many great casual Italian dining restaurants nearby so don’t see myself returning anytime soon.
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theTruth
Vancouver19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gosh it was so tasty I tried to book to go back tomorrow night - it was full!!
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Frank
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lunch. All of our dishes were nicely prepared and tasty. In particular, loved the focaccia, meatballs and gnocchi. Great service as well. Thank you Karolina and Fabrizio.
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Anna VIP
Vancouver16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and the service was friendly and pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food friendly waitresses, vibrant atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Fresh ingredients and flavors that tickled your senses. We tried a variety of dishes on the menu and it was all above expectation. The pizza was fantastic, pasta brimming with flavor and the calamari was crispy and perfectly fried. I will definitely come back and tell my friends about it. Really looking forward to what they do with the patio come summer time.
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FAQs

Osteria al Centro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 430-9696.

Osteria al Centro is rated 4.5 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Slocan St. and Grandview Hwy.
Neighborhood
East Vancouver
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Renfrew Sky Train Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
http://www.italianculturalcenter.ca/
Phone number
(604) 430-9696

Osteria al Centro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Antipasti

Frittura di CalamariCA$26.00

FocacciaCA$8.00

Caprese TricoloreCA$18.00

RucolaCA$11.00

AranciniCA$15.00

Polpette al SugoCA$15.00

Panini

Rosso AmoreCA$15.00

CapriCA$15.00

CrudoCA$17.00

SempliciottoCA$15.00

Primi

Linguine Aglio e OlioCA$16.00

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraCA$23.00

Tagliatelle alla BologneseCA$24.00

Bucatini all'amatricianaCA$21.00

Risotto ai FunghiCA$26.00

Gnocchi al PomodoroCA$19.00

Paccheri Salsiccia e FinocchioCA$19.00

Chitarra Cacio e PepeCA$17.00

Pizze

Margherita DOPCA$18.00

CapricciosaCA$21.00

Prosciutto e RucolaCA$23.00

DiavolaCA$25.00

Ricotta e FichiCA$22.00

Desserts

TiramisuCA$11.00

Budio Al CaramelloCA$12.00

CannoliCA$5.00

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Review summary

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