67 x The Best Local Restaurants in Vancouver

Explore the best local restaurants in Vancouver. From local dishes to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Savor fresh and flavorful sushi at Mr. Sushi or dine with a view at Seasons in the Park. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in the city.

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La Grotta del Formaggio

A taste of Italy

La Grotta del Formaggio, a Vancouver classic, offers hefty custom sandwiches, unique pastas, and diverse cheeses in Little Italy since the 1970s. Enjoy!

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Rebecca

Heggs

Sep 1, 2025

Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie

Handmade dumplings!

"Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie" is one of the finest Chinese restaurants in Vancouver. I have a whole list of favorites there. Come prepared to share!

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Daniela

Botelho Perotto

Aug 18, 2025

Street Food

Meals on wheels

The "Street Food" in Vancouver is a really thriving scene. Have a look at all the food trucks and other kinds of restaurants in my city!

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Sean

Garrity

Aug 18, 2025

Meinhardt Fine Foods

Gourmet lunch spot

"Meinhardt Fine Foods" in Vancouver is my go-to for an affordable, delicious lunch. I'm usually not a fan of buffet-style meals, but it's an exception...

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Samantha

Cheng

Aug 18, 2025

Tacofino Commissary

Taco culture defined

"Tacofino Commissary" is a food truck and restaurant chain in Vancouver that assembles the best tuna tacos in the city. They're just incredibly delicious.

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Sean

Garrity

Aug 18, 2025

Postmark Brewing

Dazzling brewery with brunch!

"Postmark Brewing" is what you get after taking an old Vancouver warehouse and making it look like a modern monastery, and putting a brewery in it!

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Sean

Garrity

Aug 18, 2025

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