La Forchetta

Name: La Forchetta
Address: 5601 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5B 1R5
Telephone: (604) 294-1121
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

370 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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Chef Manricos passion is inspired by the love for his home region of Pescara, Abruzzo. The flavors, scents and the colors of the neighborhood, ‘Borgo Marino’, is where his inspiration came from. Cooking in the early mornings on the fishing boats, savoring the smell of the land and sea is where it all began. "This is my cuisine, made simply of the scents, freshness of the ingredients, and respect of the tradition. ‘La Forchetta’ will be my platform in which I can share this culinary love, with all of you" Chef Manrico

La Forchetta Burnaby brings you fresh pasta made daily, a variety of fish and meat dishes along with more traditional pizza and region specific Italian favourites.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(604) 294-1121

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 294-1121
Website
http://www.laforchettaburnaby.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Manrico Serpente
Private party facilities
La Forchetta is happy to offer private dining on Sundays and Mondays for minimum of 25 guests, please call for information

Location
5601 Hastings St Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5
Neighbourhood
Burnaby
Cross Street
Hastings and Holdom
Parking Details
Guest Parking is available at the rear
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Antipasto$15.00
Chef's selection of cured meats and cheese
Arancini$20.00
Risotto balls with beef, peas and mozzarella
Polpette$18.00
Traditional homemade beef and pork meatballs. Tomato or rosé
Calamari$21.50
Crispy squid, pomodoro dipping
Scallops$21.00
Pan-seared scallops, squash cream
Gamberi al Brandy$21.00
Prawns flambé with brandy
Cozze alla Tarantina$18.00
Mussels, pomodoro sauce, toasted bread

Insalata

Burrata$20.50
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
Caprese$16.50
Tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Insalata Verde$13.00
Mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, lemon vinaigrette dressing

Paste Rosse

Ravioli$25.50
Filled with spinach and ricotta, tomato sauce
Pappardelle$25.50
Spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, rosé sauce
Linguini di Mare$28.00
Mussels, clams, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, chives, sugo pomodoro
Casarecce al Duck$25.00
Casarecce pasta, duck ragu

Paste Bianche

Paccheri Pistacchio$28.00
Italian sausage, crushed pistachios, pistachio cream
Gnocchi Tartufo$27.00
Homemade gnocchi, Italian truffles, mushrooms, cream
Calamarata$24.00
Calamarata pasta, shrimps, zucchini, cream
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$18.00
Pepper, pecorino Romano cheese

Risotto

Risotto Funghi$29.50
Carnaroli rice, mushrooms

Secondi

Bistecca$45.00
10oz AAA Ribeye, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, balsamic reduction
Grigliata di Pesce$35.00
Grilled salmon, squid, prawns, and mussels

Pizze

Margherita$18.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pizza Tartufo$25.00
Italian truffle, mushrooms, cream
Pizza Valentina$26.00
Tomato sauce, arugula, burrata, cherry tomatoes
Salsiccia e Rapini$25.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mild Italian sausage, rapini
Capricciosa$23.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, prosciutto cotto
Prosciutto e Rucola$25.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rucola prosciutto crudo

Sides

Potatoes$8.50
Oven roasted, olive oil, rosemary
Seasonal Vegetables$9.00
Grilled seasonal vegetables
Bread$4.00

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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AlisonL
Vancouver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great restaurant. We are always trying to find neighbourhood restaurants to support - and as a total bonus we found a new favourite with La Forchetta. The food is spectacular- the room is perfect and service was great. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a very tasty and authentic Italian Restaurant!I had the feeling to be in Italy for the quality of food and for the welcoming of service!Chef is very good and we were very inspired from plates of others customers there that surely we will go back to try! Hidden spot quality and choice!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
The servers were not friendly, and it was disorganized and chaotic. We would not come back. The food was sub par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food. Can’t wait to go back. !!
BO
BrianO
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Third time here and we've never had a bad experience. This time the place was packed but the staff handled everything with efficiency and grace - things may have taken a bit longer than usual but at no time did we feel ignored or mistreated; kudos to all of the staff!
FV
F18Vancouver
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great gnocchi, great pizza. The scallops amazing, but you might want to advise that there is only 3 per plate for those who wish to share - it was a little disappointing in that regard.
SJ
SebJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outstanding service, great food. Arancino are among the best I've add!
C
Chris
Vancouver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice local restaurant, great food (especially pasta)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Service was great, but kitchen was slow. Would come back if I had more time.
P
Parentsnightout
Vancouver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely meal with good friends. Duck ragu not as tasty as I’d hope but was still good. Everything was wonderful.
DD
DennyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fantastic! Christian served us, he was extremely knowledgable, friendly and was a huge bonus to the experience. The pasta and pizza were great! Pistachio pasta was our personal fav. We will definitely be back.
SA
SheemaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great Service from our waiter Christan. Loved the vibe
KH
KarenH
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walking in the door, we felt so welcome. As a family, we each ordered something different and shared. The portions are generous and delicious. We had no room for dessert, but we will be back soon :)
V
Vinny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, will be going back to try the pizza. But for sure will be going back just for the service alone, server was amazing and helpful and kind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fantastic meal!
A
Alice
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and friendly staffs. Will definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by Carmina. Delicious food.
WC
WayneC
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice dinner but would like to see chocolate gnocchi back on the menu
SJ
SteveJed
Vancouver
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service - Wonderful afternoon!
JG
JeffG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
4.5 out of 5. Wasn’t perfection but very good. We will certainly be back at some point. It was a special occasion treat. All three of us enjoyed ourselves. Thank you. (It was kinda last minute. Quickly checked Italian restaurants in Burnaby. Was 4th on random list. Liked that it was close. Homemade pasta; yes please. I don’t mind paying more for good food. I’d vaguely heard your name before, so that is good that it rang a bell 🙂)
M
Marina
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service as always. They are are children and family friendly are very accommodating.
C
Catherine81
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service!!
MB
MeelaBear
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Overall this place is decent. Portions are way to small for the price you pay.
SV
SwapnilV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for lunch. Limited menu but it was great because the food was authentic. Loved the ambience and overall experience.
RM
RMutt
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great quality food and service. Seemed a bit understaffed but I know the waiters were doing their best and we were happy with the service. The food was excellent.
RR
RavenR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Second time there and they were jumping busy and the two on staff were definitely running. Delicious food and fair prices along with a modern Classic energetic environment this place is a welcome addition to our developing Capitol Hill area. The chef even came out front to say hello and thank you.
V
Valias
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
We thought that it was the same as before but something has definitely changed. The Tiramisu used to be square and not salty, but this time it was round and salty, so we suspect it changed owners in the last 2 years
S
Syzzle
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We visited Saturday May 7th before Mother's Day and it seemed that they did not have enough staff. There were two front staff members and they tried to be calm and quick however everything took a while - ordering, the food itself, asking for more water, asking for the dessert menu a second time which our server forgot to grab (I don't blame him). We ordered two desserts for 5 people because we were full - we all got spoons but no extra plates so we just managed by having three people finish off the rest of the desserts (one used the affogato espresso pitcher as a dish)- didn't want to bother the server but also knew it would take more time. I totally understand that the restaurant was full and they were stressed. The food was delicious, it just wasn't a 100% positive experience and I felt uncomfortable throughout.
HT
HeatherT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
Waiter was friendly but only came by four times take order, service food, desert menu and the bill. Seem short staff but it impact service of course. The main course also took a long time. The pasta (all of them) were amazing but the sauces, while good, nothing to rave about as others costing same or less are better. Did not have desert.
T
Travelfoodie
Vancouver
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was great. Shocked to find out that you are charged $8 for water. Would have been nice to be informed of this and given the choice. Did wait a while for the food.
FM
FoodieMD
Vancouver
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Owner/waiter was great. The food was good but took quite a long time to come out. We didn’t expect to wait that long for our food, as it wasn’t busy and only 530pm. We had three hungry kids with us. I’ve had friends who have had good experiences but mine could have been better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Delicious food, not crowded. Will go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lovely food and lovely experience. The mushroom gnocchi is 🤌
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Incredible food! I’m from Europe and I struggle to find places that do great Italian in Canada like you find everywhere in Europe, this definitely compared! Would totally recommend and will be doing another date night here!
RS
RosemaryS
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service. Fresh, original and very comfortable atmosphere.
MR
MariaR
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
My pasta was a too al dente for my liking, but that might just be a personal preference. Service was great, friendly and attentive. Portions we decent size & overall very tasty. The 3 of shared mussels & calamari appies, 1 pasta & 2 delicious gnocchi dishes, 1 panacotta, and we were stuffed. 2 non alcoholic beers & 2 bottles of Chianti, bill came to $270 + tip - we’ll definitely be back.
FR
FabiolaR
Mexico City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back!
A
Abhijeet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything that came to our table was fabulous. The place had a good vibe and we enjoyed the prompt service. A must visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Burnaby for Italian food. Our server was amazing as always.
RM
RyanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italiano ever.Friendly service.Atmosphere was excellent.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Forchetta does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. La Forchetta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 294-1121.

La Forchetta is rated 4.5 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.