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JJs Restaurant at VCC
Price: Expensive•Canadian•4.7(319)JJ’s Restaurant is a Vancouver institution. Both the kitchen and front of house are run by students who are in their 2nd level of cook training. Enjoy a three-course a la carte lunch which is reasonably priced and produced with the highest level of passion and care by students with the guidance of their Chef Instructors. If you are interested in a group booking please email culinaryarts@vcc.ca. Chef's Table dinner is a set menu, and courses can not be changed due to guest preferences. We have these specific proteins on the menu to further the student's knowledge in the program.
Please note that JJ’s and Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by inclement weather, including extreme heat or significant snowfalls. VCC makes this precaution to keep the staff and customers safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Fiorino
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(84)Welcome to Fiorino, a charming Italian street food restaurant in Historic Chinatown! Providing classic Schiacciata sandwiches for Lunch, deals on drinks at Aperitivo, and Family style dining for Dinner, offering space for large groups or intimate dining we hope to create the authentic street food and Aperitivo experience, so beloved in Italy!
Gio Mascagni showcases a menu on the foundation of artisanal bread-making expertise honed in Tuscany. Alongside Chef Josh who leads the kitchen we are honored to be selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 & 2023, and Gambero Rosso 1 Forchetta for 2023 & 2024
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- GGretchenVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent as always, with delicious food, attentive staff, and relaxing atmosphere.More infoFiorinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chinatown•4.7
- JJuliaVancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat time. Server even made a birthday surprise for my mom that’s allergic to dairy. Great happy hour!More infoThe Greek - GastownPrice: Moderate• Greek• Gastown•4.5
- GGlennaVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoNice patio, great service and very nice server.!!!More infoThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Park RoyalPrice: Expensive• Steak• West Vancouver•4.6
- KKateLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic meal will go back again. Sturgeon was a high lightMore infoBarbara Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Very Expensive• European• Chinatown•4.9
- AAnyaVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined on May 30, 2025Went out for dinner and tried a few dishes, overall solid experience. The food came out super fast and our server was so sweet, which made everything better. The Kanpachi Crudo was the standout for me. It was super fresh and well-balanced, and the sauce it was sitting in was honestly unreal. The orange, radish and olives gave it the perfect bite and crunch. Such a light, beautiful addition to the meal. The Lotus Chips came in second for me - crispy, lightly glazed, and lowkey addictive. They had that perfect sweet-spicy thing going on without being greasy. I could’ve easily eaten a whole bowl to myself. The Crying Tiger Steak was good, just not amazing. The flavor was there and it was cooked alright, but it didn’t wow me. The dipping sauce definitely made it amazing though. The Brussels Sprouts were probably my least favorite. Not bad, but a bit too saucy for my taste. Some of the pieces still had a good crisp, and the chickpeas were fun, but the sauce kind of overpowered everything.More infoTorafukuPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Chinatown•4.7
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The best reviewed restaurant in Chinatown is Irish Heather
The best vegetarian restaurants in Chinatown are Fiorino, Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver and Irish Heather
The restaurants with the best service in Chinatown are Irish Heather, Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver and Fiorino
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Chinatown are Irish Heather, Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver and Kissa Tanto
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