Caffe Rustico - Vancouver

We absolutely love Caffe Rustico. The coffee is amazing and the atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, making you feel like you are part of the community.... read more We absolutely love Caffe Rustico. The coffee is amazing and the atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, making you feel like you are part of the community. They are extremely accommodating, even with last-minute event reservations. We have held our event, Reflection Cafe, there a few times. It is a gathering for individuals with various abilities and disabilities, including cognitive disabilities. Kurt and his team were so flexible and ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to utilize the entire space. We really appreciate the ambiance and would highly recommend it to others.

I've tried their carbonara and alfredo pasta in the past, but this time I had their caprese panini with prosciutto and pesto. I appreciated the garlic toast or... read more I've tried their carbonara and alfredo pasta in the past, but this time I had their caprese panini with prosciutto and pesto. I appreciated the garlic toast or mini pasta salad that came with it. My husband enjoyed their pizza so much that he finished it before I could ask for a bite. For gluten-free options, you can substitute pasta for rice. There are also plenty of vegetarian options available. It's a charming spot with character for a leisurely lunch. I wish there were more places like it.

A cozy cafe nestled among bustling streets, this place feels like a second home. Mario, the owner, always makes time to chat with customers, no matter how busy... read more A cozy cafe nestled among bustling streets, this place feels like a second home. Mario, the owner, always makes time to chat with customers, no matter how busy it gets. He offers a wide selection of high-quality coffees and a variety of mouth-watering sandwiches and pizzas. Recently, Mario teamed up with local artists to showcase their work, enhancing the cafe's atmosphere and decor. This spot truly feels like a second home.

This is a cheerful and friendly local cafe, with generous service and good-quality Italian comfort food. Feels like sitting in the kitchen of an Italian family'... read more This is a cheerful and friendly local cafe, with generous service and good-quality Italian comfort food. Feels like sitting in the kitchen of an Italian family's country home.

Go here for the owner!. The Italian food at Café Rustico is not bad. I like the panini better at Trilussa a few blocks south on Main Street because of the tasty... read more Go here for the owner!. The Italian food at Café Rustico is not bad. I like the panini better at Trilussa a few blocks south on Main Street because of the tasty sauce they put on the bread, but Rustico 's house special panino (cold cuts, cheese, lettuce/tomato and a LOT of pepperoncini, which is OK by me because I like it hot was nice. It came on quality foccacia, grilled just enough.<br/ <br/ I had a slice of pizza, too, because I was hungry after a workout at the gym and riding my bike through the slush and rain on some errands. Rustico 's style of pizza is different. The crust seems to be a foccacia sliced horizontally, with a decently spicy red sauce. Only instead of a layer of cheese with your toppings sprinkled on it, the TOPPINGS are layered on thickly, with a light dusting of mozzarella over them. So my pepperoni slice was solid salumi over the crust, and some 'snow on the rooftop ' cheese. Always interesting to see a novel take on pizza making.<br/ <br/ The real reason to go, though, is Mario, the owner. He 's a gregarious gent, the stereotypical jolly Italian shop owner who greets everyone with a hearty 'Buongiorno! ' when they walk in the door. I haven 't encountered anyone that happy on multiple trips to Italy itself. He gave me a chance to practice my pidgin Italiano, and I marvelled at how he did things like whipping out a bottle of aloe vera lotion because he saw a couple female patrons rubbing their cold-dried hands. Super-friendly restaurant owners aren 't for everyone (see the reviews criticizing the owner of the Cambie Vietnamese Restaurant up Main Street for greeting his customers as 'My brother! ' but if you want a totally personable host, this is your place.