I was watching Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives the day before I flew to Vancouver. He went to an Italian pizza place in Manhattan called Don Antonio by Starita. The pizzas looked good. I was inspired. Well, I am sure Vancouver has a restaurant that serves good pizza. I did some research and found Campagnolo Roma.
My foodie partner-in-crime and I arrived after 7.00pm. There were two guys ahead of us. I like the fact that Campagnolo Roma is a walk-in restaurant - no reservations unless it is a big group. It was full. There was a table outside with complimentary fleece blanket if we wanted it but we decided to wait for a table in the restaurant. We left our names with one of the very enthusiastic and friendly female staff, and waited for slightly over 15 minutes before she sat us by the window.
We decided to share a Verdissima pizza - charred scallions, spinach, garlic, grano padano and basil, and the Tagliatelle cooked with milk braised pork hock ragu, rapine, pecorino and rue. The female staff said both of these were her favourite. We invited her to pull a chair and come join us. Alas, she had to work.
Delizioso they were! I love the thin crust pizza, and the toppings were very unusual. What was more unusual was the pizza spice that she brought in a small plate. That pizza spice rocks! We added it into our pizza and pasta. The Tagliatelle was well seasoned and pork hock, tender. I am sure it would have been better if the pasta arrived hot and not just warm.
Verdissima
Tagliatelle
Pizza spice
The total bill came up to CAD90 including a carafe of Altesino, a Cappucino and 15% tip. I would definitely come back for great food, great service & lively ambience.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 E Hastings St,
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
